How to Activate qMix™ Software Application

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qMix Activation
There are two ways to activate the qMix app for your QuadraTherm 640i/780i: 1.) Purchase a qMix license per 640i/780i serial number upfront at point of purchase. 2.) Purchase a qMix license in the field for existing 640i/780i customers. View qMix Activation Quick Start Guide. 

Upfront Purchase of a qMix License
The recommended way to activate the qMix app for your QuadraTherm 640i/780i is to purchase a license per serial number at the time of purchase by using the model code “qMix” (one license per serial number). 

Existing Customers: Purchase qMix License for Meters Already in the Field (firmware 2.0.59 or higher)To upgrade an existing QuadraTherm 640i/780i meter with qMix in the field, you must purchase and activate a qMix license (one per serial number). 

With upfront purchase, the qMix app for your specified meter serial number will be completely activated and set up in the factory. You will have use of qMix on that particular meter for unlimited gas mix creations and uploads. Once you receive your meter with the activated qMix license, you are ready to create custom gases-just a few simple set up steps.

 

How to Activate qMix on Your 640i/780i SIP

  1. Download the most current version of 640i/780i Smart Interface Portal (SIP) software on your computer. Your SIP will also notify you to dowload the most current version SIP. Click here to download.
     
  2. Power up your meter and connect your 640i/780i to your computer using USB, RS-232 or USB/RS-232 converter.

  3. Open the SIP software on your computer and select “COM port and enter PW 0000 when promoted.


     

  4. Click the “qMix Gas Composition” button or select “qMix Gas Composition” from the function selector drop down on the main menu. 

    To upgrade an existing QuadraTherm meter with Mix in the field, you must purchase and activate a qMix license (one per serial number)

  5. Download the most current version of Smart Interface Portal (SIP) software. Your SIP will also notify you to download the most current version of SIP. Download SIP Software here www.sierrainstruments.com/products/sip/sip-qt.html 
  6. Power up your meter and connect your 640i/780i to your computer using USB, RS-232 or USB, RS-232 converter.
  7. Open the SIP software on your computer and select COM port.
  8.  Click the “qMix Gas Composition” button.
  9. The qMix Activation window will appear. Call Sierra’s Application Engineers at 1-800-866-0200 ext. 2 to purchase a qMix license. 

    qMix activation steps
     
  10. The Sierra engineer will generate a qMix activation key. Copy and paste the qMix Activation key into the textbox and click the “Start qMix” button to start creating custom gases. (See pictures above).
  11. Once the qMix software app is activated for a meter serial number, you will have use of qMix on that particular meter for unlimited gas mix creations and uploads. 
     
  12. Use the “qMix Gas Composition” screen to begin creating your custom gas mixtures (For detailed instructions on creating gas mixtures, download qMix Instruction Manual.