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Thermo Fisher Cloud

Catalog Number A26811Publication Number MAN0010954

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Cloud Connect Utility

The Thermo Fisher Cloud Connect Utility automatically uploads files to the ThermoFisher Cloud. This help guide provides instruction on the installation, initialconnection set up, and use of the utility to automatically transfer files of any type toyour Cloud account.

Download and install the Thermo Fisher Cloud Connect Utility

1. Download the utility to your computer.

In the… Download the utility by…

Apps screen 1. Click (Apps) to open the Your Apps screen.

2. In the Cloud Connect Utility tile, click Download. TheThermoFisherCCUv1.exe file will automatically begindownloading.

Instrumentsscreen

1. Click to open the Instruments screen.

2. Click Cloud Connect Utility to automatically begindownloading ThermoFisherCCUv1.exe .

2. Double‑click the executable file to launch the installer.

3. Follow the prompts to:

• Accept the license agreement.• Create a desktop shortcut.• Choose a destination location for the software to install. Choose the default

location or Browse for an alternate drive location.

4. Click Finish to complete the installation.The utility Setup Wizard will automatically launch.

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Set up your connection

After installing the software, you must configure the utility to link with your ThermoFisher Cloud account and designate source and destination folders for file transfers.The utility monitors the source folder for new or updated files and uploads them tothe destination folder automatically.

1. In the Setup Wizard, enter your Thermo Fisher Cloud username and passwordor follow the link to register a new account, then click Next.

2. Select your destination folder in the Cloud.

To Steps

Select an existingfolder

1. In the Setup Wizard screen, navigate to the desired folder.

2. Select the folder, then click Next.

Create a newfolder

1. Navigate to your desired folder location, then click NewFolder.

2. Enter the folder name, then click OK.

3. Select the new folder in the Setup Wizard screen, thenclick Next.

3. Select your source folder:

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To Steps

Select an existingfolder

1. In the Setup Wizard screen, navigate to the desiredfolder.

2. Select the folder, then click Next.

Create a newfolder

1. Click Browse, then navigate to your desired folderlocation.

2. Click Create New Folder, enter a folder name, thenclick Open.

3. Click Next.

4. Enter a Connection name, then click Next.

5. (Optional)– Prevent specific file types from uploading to your Cloud account.a. In the Setup Wizard, enter the file extensions of file types to be excluded

from uploading.For example, to exclude PDF files, enter .pdf, then press Enter.

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b. Click Next.

Note: After initial configuration of the utility you can add or remove file typesto be excluded. Select Exclude certain file types… from the Actions drop‑downlist.

6. Verify your setup information, select Back to revise your configuration, whencomplete click Finish.

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The utility will automatically launch and begin uploading files, and theconnection will appear as a tile in your Cloud account Instruments screen withthe name you gave the connection.

Upload files to your Cloud account

Run the Thermo Fisher Cloud Connect Utility to upload files from your source folderto your destination folder in the Cloud.

1. Double‑click the desktop shortcut or click Start4All Programs4Thermo FisherScientific4Cloud Connect Utility to launch the utility.

Note: Upon initial setup the utility will launch automatically and beginuploading files.

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Upload progress is indicated in the Upload activity progress bar and by therespective file icon.

Table 1 Upload activity icons

Icon Description

Upload complete.

Upload in progress.

Waiting for upload.

Error uploading.

File type excluded from uploading.

Application running, files can upload. Upload activity screen anddesktop System Tray display green dot when utility is connected.

Application paused, click Actions4Resume upload to resume.

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2. In Files, navigate to your destination folder to verify your upload.

Delete the connection

To make any change to your connection, first delete the existing connection, then “Setup your connection“ on page 40 with a new configuration.

• In Cloud Connect Utility tile in the Instruments screen of your Cloud account,click then select Disconnect.or

• In the utility, click Actions then select Delete this connection from the drop‑down list.

Manage your connection

After initial configuration of the utility you can:

• View connection properties.a. Click the Settings tab to view:

– Connection name– Source folder– Destination folder– Remaining storage quota– Number of files in your source folder– Number of files in your destination folder– File types prevented from uploading

• Show, hide, or exit the Cloud Connect utility.a. To show the utility, double‑click the green ball icon in the System Tray, or

right‑click the icon, then select Show Cloud Connect Utility.

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b. To hide the utility, click .

c. To exit the utility: select Exit from the Actions drop‑down list or right‑clickthe icon, then select Exit.

• Pause uploading.a. Select Pause Upload from the Actions drop‑down list.

b. Select Resume Upload from the Actions drop‑down list to resumeuploading to your Cloud account.

• Add or remove file types to be excluded from uploading.a. In the utility, select Exclude certain file types… from the Actions drop‑

down list.

b. Enter the file extensions of file types to be excluded from uploading.For example, to exclude PDF files, enter .pdf, then press Enter.

c. Repeat for each file extension to be excluded. When complete, click Save.

d. To allow a previously excluded file type, click the X on the file type .

• View utility logs.a. Select View logs from the Actions drop‑down list.

• View help guide in the installed Cloud Connect Utility.a. In the utility, select Actions4Help guide to open the help guide.

b. Navigate the Table of Contents, or enter your search term(s) in the Searchfield, to find your topic of interest.

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Documentation and support

Customer and technical support

Visit thermofisher.com/techresources for the latest in services and support,including:

• Worldwide contact telephone numbers• Product support, including:

– Product FAQs– Software, patches, and updates

• Order and web support• Product documentation, including:

– User guides, manuals, and protocols– Certificates of Analysis– Safety Data Sheets (SDSs; also known as MSDSs)

Note: For SDSs for reagents and chemicals from other manufacturers,contact the manufacturer.

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