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DataGATE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Error Messages

  1. Internet Explorer always saves the same file instead of the new file
  2. DataGATE did not reply
  3. Error message "Server busy"
  4. Error message "Invalid serial number"
  5. Error message "No data available"
  6. It is not possible to open a "dvd" file from the Open/Save File window
  7. Error message "Invalid input range"
  8. Error message "Communication error"
  9. When the DataGATE address is entered, the internet browser goes on the WWW
  10. Navigation at DataGATE Software

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1. Internet Explorer always saves the same file instead of the new file

After retrieving a new data experiment, the saved file is still the same.

Answer: This is a bug in Internet Explorer versions lower than version 6.0. The saved file is still available in the cache. You can solve this problem by changing some settings in the Internet Explorer options.

Start the re-configuration by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop with the right mouse button.

Go to:

Properties/General/Temporary Internet files/Setting/Check for newer versions of stored pages

Click on the "Every visit to the page" radio button. Close the setting windows by clicking on "OK" in each window.

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Figure 1: Internet Explorer settings


2. DataGATE did not reply

Check several steps:

Did you start DataGATE before plugging in the cable? If so, plug the cable into DataGATE and start again.

Have you reset the DataGATE? If so, you will need to change the TCP/IP setting on the DataGATE.

Note: After resetting the DataGATE, the IP address, Netmask and Gateway configuration are reset to the default configuration.

Check if the network settings are still OK. You will have to open the command prompt window (Start/Command Prompt).

Enter the following command in order to check your network interface card:

ping IP address of your local PC
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Figure 2: Ping command

If your PC replies, your network settings are still working.

Enter the following command in order to check the DataGATE:

ping IP address of DataGATE

If the DataGATE replies, the connection between the DataGATE and the PC is OK in terms of hardware.

If there is no reply, check all the cables and your network interface card. It may be necessary to reset DataGATE.

3. Error message "Server busy"

If the following message appears, one of two factors may be responsible.

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Figure 3: Server busy error message

1. You have clicked a DataGATE command icon more than once.

2. If you are working in a company network where multiple users have access to DataGATE, it is possible that another colleague is currently communicating with the DataGATE/AlphaGUARD.

4. Error message "Invalid serial number"

If the following message appears, the AlphaGUARD you are working with has not been entered in the DataGATE software.

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Figure 4: Invalid serial number

This could happen if, for example, you are working with an AlphaGUARD from another company or if you have a new AlphaGUARD and have not yet installed the new software on DataGATE.

You can check whether the AlphaGUARD has been entered in the software using Menu 9.1.

5. Error message "No data available"

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Figure 5: No data available

If the above message appears, you have tried to read data from an experiment which just started a few minutes ago and no data are present at the moment.

6. It is not possible to open a "dvd" file from the Open/Save File window

It is only possible to open the file if the extension (here "dvd") is combined with a program that can open such a file (for example, AlphaVIEW/EXPERT or DataEXPERT.

7. Error message "Invalid input range"

In some input fields there are several check routines. The software checks whether all the input fields have been filled and/or are correct.

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Figure 6: Example of an invalid input range error message

Your input was not correct, please try again.


8. Error message "Communication error"

If the following message appears, there is a problem with one or all of the data files stored on the AlphaGUARD. Normally, you will be able to read the last experiment using Menu 3. All the other experiments will be lost. You will need to reset the AlphaGUARD using Menu 5.

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Figure 7: Communication error

9. When the DataGATE address is entered, the internet browser goes on the WWW

If your company uses a proxy server to go on the internet, the following setting adjustments need to be made so that you can access the DataGATE over your local network without going on the WWW when you enter the address.

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Figure 8: Error message "425 HTTP Error"


Settings for the Internet Explorer

Start the re-configuration by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop with the right mouse button.

Go to:

Properties/Connections/LAN Settings/Proxy server: Advanced

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Figure 9: Proxy server settings for Internet Explorer

Click at the yes/no field for activate "Bypass proxy server for local addresses". Afterwards click at "Advanced" and following window will appear.

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Figure 10: Proxy server settings for Internet Explorer

In the field "Exceptions" (Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with:) you have to fill in the IP address (here 192.168.99.99 and 192.168.10.22) and/or alias name IP address (here DataGATE1). You have to close all windows with pressing the "OK" button.

Settings for Netscape Communicator/Navigator

Open program Netscape Communicator/Navigator.

Go to:

Properties/Settings/Advanced/Proxies/Manual Proxy configuration

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Figure 11: Proxy server settings for Netscape Communicator/Navigator

Following window appears:

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Figure 12: Proxy server settings for Netscape Communicator/Navigator

In the last field on the page (Exception. Do not use a proxy server for domains beginning with:) you will need to enter the IP address (here 192.168.10.22 and192.168.99.99) and/or the alias name (here DataGATE1) of the DataGATEs that are in the local network.

You have to close all windows with pressing the "OK" button. It is necessary the restart Netscape Communicator/Navigator

10. Navigation at DataGATE Software

Note: To navigate, please do not use the browser icons. Use only the icons which are implemented in the DataGATE software.


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