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Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented Prostat Connect 2.0

September 22nd, 2021 No comments

Summary

While installing the Prostat Connect 2.0 application on Windows 10, you may receive the following warning: “Windows protected your PC: Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.” You may receive this message even though the download package has a valid digital signature signed with a Prostat certificate.

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Installing Drivers for your PRS-801B Resistance System

September 20th, 2021 No comments

Applies To: Windows® XP, Vista, Win7 32-bit, Win7 64-bit, Win8 32-bit, Win8 64-bit and Win10

The drivers used for communication between the PRS-801B and Connect 2.0 is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. Virtual COM port (VCP) drivers cause the USB device to appear as an additional COM port available to the PC.

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Error in Prostat Connect and PRS-801 – Run-time error 13: Type mismatch

August 26th, 2021 No comments

Error Message:

Run-time error ‘13’: Type mismatch

Translation:

The Run-time Error ‘13’ occurs when you attempt to upload data types that are not matched correct Read more…

Device ESD Sensitivity Testing

December 11th, 2019 No comments

Introduction

Semiconductor devices are susceptible to static discharges to varying degrees. These devices have been becoming more sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) since the mid 1990’s. The ESD Association (ESDA) has published a Roadmap for semiconductor devices. Figure 1 shows the ESD sensitivity trend for Human Body Model (HBM) sensitive devices. The ESDA roadmap also contains trends for Charged Device Model (CDM). Read more…

Error in Prostat Autoanalysis – CrystalDecisions.Shared.SharedUtils

May 29th, 2019 No comments

Error Message:

The type initializer for  CrystalDecisions.Shared.SharedUtils… Read more…

Error in Prostat Autoanalysis – CrystalDecisions.ReportAppServer.DataDefModel.PropertyBag

May 29th, 2019 No comments

Error Message:

Method not found  CrystalDecisions.ReportAppServer.DataDefModel.PropertyBag… Read more…

Error in Prostat Autoanalysis – The Wizard was interrupted before Virtual COM Port Driver could be completely installed

September 6th, 2018 No comments

Error Message:

The Wizard was interrupted before Virtual COM Port Driver could be completely installed.

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Autoanalysis Software is Unable to Read the Voltage from the PFM-711A Field Meter and CPM-720A Charge Plate Monitor

March 27th, 2018 No comments

Symptom:

The Prostat Autoanalysis Software only reads zero (0) volts when hooked up to the PFM-711A Field Meter and CPM-720A Charge Plate Monitor.

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Tips for Making Precesion Measurements with the Prostat PRS-801 Resistance Meter

December 1st, 2017 No comments

The Prostat PRS-801 is a portable, battery operated resistance meter, capable of measuring from less than 1 ohm to 2.0E+14. It could be challenging to make low resistance and high resistance measurements, and below are some tips to help accomplish these tasks.

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Why am I getting different resistance measurements on a ESD tray?

Someone asked a question regarding measuring a tray with 2 different resistance instruments and getting totally different readings. The tray being used for the measurements was an uneven tray.

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