Chapter 1
Installation and setup
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OsmoTECH XT Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer User Guide
3.
If you receive any damaged items, save the cartons
and packing material for inspection by the insurer.
You must notify both the dealer and Advanced
Instruments within 24 hours to ensure that your
warranty and insurance can be applied. Ask the
transportation company to inspect the items,
complete a
Report of Concealed Damage
and then
file your claim. Contact Advanced Instruments
immediately for repair or replacement of the items.
4.
Complete the online warranty card to register your
product.
1.3 OsmoTECH XT components
Major components of the OsmoTECH XT along with
consumables used with the instrument are identified
below.
E
D
F
B
G
C
A
I
H
A.
Chamber cleaner
B.
Sampler tips
C.
Micro-sample Test Kit
D.
Cooling chamber
(internal)
E.
Sampler holder (resting
place for the sampler
when it is not in use)
F.
Sampler
G.
Operating cradle
H.
Barcode scanner
I.
Touchscreen
Connecting to the printer (optional)
You can connect an Epson dot matrix printer to the
OsmoTECH XT (optional). Purchase the printer through
Advanced Instruments. See
1.
Refer to the printer’s manual to set up the printer.
NOTE:
Make sure you read the safety instructions.
2.
Connect the printer to a USB port on the
OsmoTECH XT.
3.
Power on the printer.
The printer ready to print.
1.4 Placing a test kit on the instrument
A test kit must be in placed on the instrument before
testing can begin.
Orient the box so the chamber cleaners are in the front
and the box opens away from you.
An error message appears if the test kit is not in place
when you attempt to run a test. Once you run 100
tests, you must replace the test kit; otherwise, you
won’t be able to run a test.
