Biotek EL800, Operator'S Manual

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Appendix A:
Computer Control
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Controlling the Reader With KC4™
Before installing KC4 software, verify that your computer meets the
minimum system requirements specified in KC4’s User’s Guide or Help
system.
Setting Up KC4
The ELx800™ can be operated via BioTek's KC4 software installed on a host computer.
The following instructions
briefly show you how to set up KC4 for operation of the
reader. Refer to KC4’s User’s Guide or Help system for more detailed instructions.
1. Turn off the computer and the reader. Connect the appropriate serial cable
(PN 75053) between the two machines.
2. Turn on both machines.
3. Install KC4 on the computer’s hard drive, and register the software with
BioTek.
4. Once installed, start KC4.
5. Select System|Readers
.
6. Scroll through the list of Available Readers and select the appropriate
ELx800 reader model. Click the Port button (and subsequent Setup button), to
define the following communications parameters:
Port: Select the COM port used for the RS-232
serial cable connection
Transmission Speed: 9600 (default), 1200 , or 2400 (must match
the baud rate on the reader)
Data Bits: 8
Parity:
No
Stop Bits:
2
7. Click the Current Reader button to attempt to establish communication with
the reader, using the currently defined communication parameters.
8. If the test passes, click OK to save the settings and close the dialog box. If the
test fails, KC4 will provide appropriate instructions for resolving any
problems. See also the Problems section on the following page.