DART®-SVP iPod®

Application Support

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More information is available in the Software Manual

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How it works
- The iPod application communicates to your DART-SVP controller using WiFi.
- The application is updated once per second with the latest system information.
- Pressing a button in the application sends a command to the controller.
Connecting to the SVP WiFi Signal
- Ensure that the SVP is on and the WiFi kit is connected.
- From the Home Screen, touch the Settings Icon.
- Select the row labeled WiFi.
- Choose a Network... named SVP### (where ### is the last 3 digits of the SVP serial number).
- Look for the WiFi bars in the top left corner.
- *The IP Address and Password are pre-configured for your device. To use a different iPod or iPhone, please check the ip address settings in the manual.
Starting the Application
- Ensure that the SVP is on and you are connected to it (WiFi bars in the top corner).
- From the Home Screen, touch the DART icon.
- If all settings are correct, the Freerun screen will become active.
Using the Freerun Mode
- Linear Rail Controls
  - The control panel at the top of the Freerun screen controls Linear Rail #1 (X) and Linear Rail #2 (Y)
  - Touch the box with the speed to change it. Use the dial to select a speed from 0.2 mm/s to 10.0 mm/s.
  - If the Left or Right arrow is dark, the rail has reached the limit in that direction
  - To move the rail, press the < button for left and the > button for right.
  - Note: If the movement direction appears backwards, check the rail type in the settings.
- DART Control
  - Off : Heater, High Voltage and Gas (if temperature is low enough) are turned off.
  - Standby : N2 is turned on and the heater can be set manually.
  - Run : He is turned on and the High Voltage is turned on.
  - He : Selects Helium gas.
  - N2 : Selects Nitrogen gas.
  - + : Selects Positive Ion Mode.
  - - : Selects Negative Ion Mode.
  - Touch the temperature to change it. Select from 0 to 500 degrees C.
    Note: This is the Heater Temperature, not the Gas Temperature.
- Status Readback
  - Connection : The application is connected to the SVP controller when green.
  - Interlock : The DART Source cable is connected when green.
  - High Voltage: High Voltage is running when green.
  - Heater Temperature : Actual heater temperature, not the gas temperature.

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