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WinFlow

WinFlow

Owned by Scott Gallagher, created
Dec 12, 2024
2 min read

Overview

Article Owner

Contact Information

  1. Primary Contact: Joan Pickens (IWS)

  2. Email: joanv@wwu.edu

Purpose

This document provides detailed information about the legacy WinFlow software, its setup, associated hardware, and management procedures within the College of the Environment.

Audience

CENV IT staff, laboratory personnel, and administrators managing WinFlow software.

Software Overview

Software Name: WinFlow
End-of-Life Date: The software is no longer supported by the vendor.
Purpose: WinFlow is designed for managing chemistry analyzers and associated data collection for lab use. It operates legacy hardware and does not have vendor support.
Software Administrator: Joan Pickens (IWS)
Vendor Contact: None available; vendor no longer supports this software.

Hardware Overview

Old Hardware: OI ANALYTICAL Chemistry Analyzer Model FS3100 FIA
New Hardware: Hach Flow Injection Analysis System Model QuikChem 8500
Location: Lab ES503

Software Management

Licensing

No licensing is required; software is legacy and operates with no vendor support.

Deprovisioning

Upon hardware retirement or migration to a new system, ensure the virtual machine (VM) and configuration files are securely archived. Remove legacy configurations if the system will no longer be used.

Installation

The software is running on a virtual machine (VMWARE Workstation Pro 15) due to its incompatibility with modern operating systems. The virtual machine is located at:

  • C:\\VirtualMachines\\VirtualMachines\\Wub7fs3100

  • WinFlow Instances: There are two configured instances of WinFlow, each connected to:

    • COM Port 3

    • COM Port 4
      These ports are managed via serial-to-USB cables.

Configuration Steps:

  1. Enable the USB COM ports upon launching the virtual machine.

  2. Setup the configuration files for each device instance.

  3. Verify proper connectivity through COM Ports 3 and 4 before initiating operations.

Patching

Patching is not applicable as the software is no longer supported. Maintain the virtual machine environment to ensure stable operation.

This documentation serves as a guide for maintaining and it’s general use of the WinFlow software within the College of the Environment. Ensure all configurations and VM settings are handled carefully to avoid disruptions in operations.

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