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3.8.2 Access levels (optional)Access levels are set with the user interface, STAR Client, or optional VistaNET Name Service
Application (VNSA) interface. The user name and password information is maintained in a distributed
Access Control List (ACL).
The ACL also stores the access level for each user of the analyzer and STAR Data Management
System (STAR DMS). Refer to the STAR Data Management System (DMS) Operating Instructions for a
detailed description of ACL. There are three levels of access:
Supervisor: Can modify the ACL
Read/Write (Normal): Can modify all tables, with the exception of the ACL.
Read Only (Limited): Can view, but not modify, any table of any device.
Supervisors can determine each user's required access level and enter the information into the ACL.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the Information Bar states: “Login access Unsecured”, then all users have
full access (Supervisor level).
3.8.3 Subscriber list
The Subscriber Tab allows analysis results, status change, and analyzer events reporting to the
Reporter, the OPC, and the STAR Server. Their addresses must be entered in the Subscriber List.
Instructions for adding new or editing existing subscribers are covered in the Operations section under
the Subscriber Tab.
3.8.4 RUI
To connect remotely from a laptop:
1. Install the STAR core software on a laptop attached to the same network as the analyzer.
2. Launch the RUI from the STAR Client.
To connect from an RUI shortcut:
1. Launch the RUI from a shortcut.
2. Press the Network Connect button (see Figure 3-9).
3. When the Network dialog box appears, enter the IP address of the analyzer to observe or
control (see Figure 3-11).
4. Press Accept to continue or press Abort to close the network box.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For version 4 analyzers, you can launch the RUI from the STAR Client.
3.9 Analyzer shutdown
The analyzer may need to be shut down for a variety of reasons: valve replacement, preventive
maintenance, or temporary plant shutdown.
To shut down an analyzer:
1. On the Schedule Tab, stop all schedules (see Operation > Schedule Tab in section 4 for
instructions).
2. Lock out and tag out the sample coming to the ovens.
3. Purge sample from the oven as necessary.
4. Decrease analytical oven temperature to ambient temperature (refer to the Setup tab for
instructions) and allow columns to cool.
5. Block out and tag out carrier gases, burner air and burner fuel as necessary.
6. Lockout/tag out power to the oven.
7. Lockout/tag out instrument air supply.
8. Power down and tag out per company established safety procedures.

4.1 Introduction
The PGC5000 Generation 2 analyzer operates from a series of tabs at the top of the screen. All
functions of the analyzer are accessed from these tabs and their subtabs located at the bottom of the
screen.
4.2 Home tab
The Home tab is the user interface default screen displayed when the system starts. It displays a
quick overall health status and performance snapshot of the analyzer. General features include:
View current chromatograms
Overlay chromatograms
Zoom and pan chromatogram
Color-coded Indicator Status Icons
Reports
4.2.1 Chart subtab
The Home >Chart subtab displays the general operation overview and conditions of the analyzer (see
Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1: Chart subtab
Legend: Chart subtab
ID Description
1 Analysis Buttons – Displays the indicator level and analysis progress for all active analyses. The
Idle Stream is included for review of chromatograms or reports not currently running.
2 Analysis Graphics – Displays the currently selected analysis (option selected at left) and
overlays.
3 Chart Controls – Increase or decrease X and Y axes for viewing.
4 Subtabs – Displays information and setup relative to the selected analysis.
Selecting the chart controls allows zooming or panning of the current chromatogram.
To zoom an area, use the cursor to select a point on the chart as a starting point (see Figure 4-2).
Hold the mouse button down and drag the box over the desired viewing area. Release the mouse
button to complete the zoom. To return to the default view, select the crossed arrow button in the
lower right corner of the screen.