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- Tests all instrument communications
- Reloads configuration values
- Homes the tray in the track
- Sets the degauss controller to a known state
Figure 9- NGR IMS Main Window
After successful initialization, the main IMS-SRM window will appear (Fig. 9).
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- INST plug-in: code for each of the instruments
- MOTION plug-in: code for the motion control system
- DAQ Engine: code that organizes INST and MOTION plug-ins into a track system
The SRM NGR system, specifically, is built with one INST module (SRMNGR), one MOTION module, and one DAQ Engine module.
The IMS Main User Interface (IMS-UI) calls these modules, instructs them to initialize, and provides a user interface to their functionality.
Each module manages a configuration file that opens the IMS program at the same state it was when previously closed and provides utilities for the user to edit or modify the configuration data and calibration routines.
The five buttons on the IMS-UI window provide access to utilities/editors via dropdown menus as shown in Error! Reference source not found.Figure 10.
Figure 10- IMS Control Panel Drop down menus
Initial Instrument Setup
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NGR Configuration
Configuration values should be set during initial setup and configuration by the paleomagnetics Physical Properties technician or scientist(s). There should be no need to change these values unless the configuration file is corrupted.
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NGR Instrument General Setup
To open the SRM NGR instrument setup window (Error! Reference source not found.), select Instruments > SRM: Setup from the IMS panel menu (Error! Reference source not found.).
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- Click OK to save the changes and write them to the configuration file. Click Cancel to revert to previous values.
Figure 4- SRM Parameters Window
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