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Hardware components
G5581A Microplate Labeler Quick Guide
Printer overview
CAUTION
Do not use the printer touchscreen to adjust the printer settings unless directed to do
so by Agilent Technical Support. Using the printer touchscreen to change the printer
settings can cause the Microplate Labeler to fail. The printer has been specially
configured and tested as part of the Microplate Labeler at the factory.
IMPORTANT
During operation, the software displays the operator messages and error messages on
the computer screen. The printer touchscreen must display the Ready message before
you can initialize the device.
Item
Feature
Description
1
Air supply
port
Connects to a compressed-air source. The device uses compressed air to:
•
Move the plate stage up and down
•
Rotate the applicator head side to side
•
Extend and retract the applicator head
•
Create a vacuum that the applicator head uses to pick up labels from the printer
•
Apply labels to a microplate
2
Ethernet
port
Connects an Ethernet cable from the controlling computer to the Microplate Labeler
for communication.
IMPORTANT
Ethernet is the recommended mode of communication. If you
connect to the device using the Ethernet port, you do not use the serial port.
3
Barcode
reader port
Connects the cable from the barcode reader to the Microplate Labeler for
communication.
4
Serial port
If used, connects a serial cable from the controlling computer to the device to provide
serial communication.
Note:
A serial connection may be used if you cannot establish an Ethernet connection.
Ethernet is the recommended mode of communication.
5
Power
switch
Turns on (|) or off (o) the power.
6
AC power
port
Connects the power cable.
7
Pressure
gauge
Indicates the regulated air pressure.
8
Air pressure
regulator
Regulates the incoming air pressure to ensure that the device’s internal components
are not exposed to air pressure that is too high.
9
Fuse holder
Houses the universal voltage fuse.