Quantum Design
PPMS Low Field Option Version 1.3.2


About This File

This file is intended to provide information and documentation that was made
available after the printed manuals went to press.  For any information
regarding the PPMS Low Field Option not included in this file, please 
refer to the on-line help and manuals, and the RevisionReadMe.txt.

Release Notes

1a. This version of the PPMS Low Field Option will only run with PPMS MultiVu 
   Release 1.0 or later.  Attempts to use earlier versions of PPMS MultiVu may
   result in unpredictable errors and crashes.

1b. This installation will replace any existing installation of the PPMS Low
   Field Option without regard to creation date or version.

1c. Installation
   Note: The computer must be restarted after a MultiVu installation in order for the
   PPMS Low Field Option to install correctly.

   Insert the PPMS Low Field Option disk into the A: drive and from the start menu
   Run... option enter the file name:
              A:\SETUP
   Then press OK to start the installation process.


Revision History:

Version 1.3.2.1 4/17/03

Prevent a divide by zero when activating the option.


Version 1.3.1.3 11/8/02

Fix the default state of the Use Low Field Coils check box for
add check for missing ini file
Tune option to work with the new Oxford 14Tesla magnets
Allow use of ACMS card on option crate (for Evercool systems)

Version 1.2.0 10/29/01

Added the zeroing of the field without using magnet quench or low field coils.
Fixed bugs on the user interface and made it initialize faster.

Version 1.1.0 05/12/00

Added on-line help
Added both Servo controller types to INI file and initialization

Version 1.0.9 03/02/00

Fixed problem with only one point displayed in the graph for IMCSA controller.
Check for Magnet reset option on install.

Version 1.0.8 01/28/00

Fixed problem with 1.0.7 not working.  
Fixed problem with only one point displayed in the graph.

Version 1.0.7 01/10/00

Added support (.cfg) for the Oscillate to field as an alternative 
to Quench to field.

Version 1.0.6 09/19/99

Added support for the S100 servo controller with the addition
of a new configuration file.

Version 1.0.5 06/29/99

Added a parameter "PreFluxgateQuenchField" to the LowField.cfg
file.  By setting this to a non-zero field (in Oe), the user 
will be prompted to quench the magnet at that field prior to 
installation of the fluxgate probe.

Version 1.0.4 03/03/99

Minor internal modifications to Ppms MultiVu interface

Version 1.0.3 11/24/98

Modified to run with Ppms MultiVu Release 1.0

version 1.02 6/5/98

added log file for zero field operations
now everything written to the list box during
the zero field operation will be written to
LowField.log in the same directory as LowField.exe.