Proper set up of MultEchem systems

Posted by on 24 October 2011 | 2 Comments

Topics: Installation

MultEchem systems allow multiple instruments to share a single software license.  The system utilizes a USB dongle to activate the software license across all instruments.  For all Framework versions before 5.63 one must select “MultEchem” from the Select Features page of the installation program to install the driver for the USB dongle.  This driver is installed automatically in current versions.

After installation, plug in the USB dongle.  In Windows XP a Found New Hardware dialog box will appear.  If it is asking to connect to the internet to look for software select “No, not at this time”.  Then select “Install software automatically”.  The MultEchem Dongle window that appears next is the same for both Windows XP and Windows 7.  Here you can enter the Authorization Codes that were provided for your MultEchem Dongle serial number.

For a multiple instrument installation that does not utilize the MultEchem system it is necessary to enter the Authorization Codes for each instrument individually.  However, MultEchem systems require only a single set of Authorization Codes, entered specifically for the USB dongle, so it is not necessary to enter any Authorization Codes for each individual instrument channel.