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Multiple discrete analyzer test apparatus and method

  • US 5,369,484 A
  • Filed: 11/09/1992
  • Issued: 11/29/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/09/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer based method for testing an optical monitoring system which is electrically connected to a computer for exchanging control and data signals therewith, the computer having input means for selecting test commands and display means for displaying screens of information to a user, the method comprising:

  • displaying on the display means at least one screen showing a plurality of user selectable commands; and

    performing programmed tests with the computer on the optical monitoring System based on user selected commands input with the input means;

    wherein the optical monitoring system includes optical components and electrical circuitry, a light source, a light modifying wheel, a shutter, and a plurality of photodiode arrays having elements, the arrays being disposed at respective stations for receiving light from a respective plurality of optical channels; and

    wherein the plurality of user selectable commands include a display command, an electrical systems test command, an optical dark test command, a beam alignment test command, a wavelength registration test command, a profile test command, and a filter test command.

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