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1.3 C-Therm TCi System Setup
1.3.1 Checking the items and their condition
The standard C-Therm TCi system will arrive in a Pelican Case. Inspect the case for shipping
damage and report this immediately to your shipping department to address with the courier
company. The standard shipping items are listed in the shipping list, typically consisting of:
 Laptop computer
 C-Therm TCi Controller
 C-Therm TCi sensor(s)
 C-Therm TCi Operating manual (software CD inside)
 Contact agents
 Reference material(s)
 C-Therm TCi sensor base
 Power cable and USB to Serial cable
 Pelican Case for transport
1.3.2 Checking grounded cable
Check that a properly grounded cable for your power outlet type is provided. If this is not the
case, contact C-Therm or your C-Therm distribution agent immediately for resolution. Do Not
Use the C-Therm TCi in an UNGROUNDED State.
1.3.3 Making connections
Make the following connections:
 Connect power cable to rear of C-Therm TCi and into the wall outlet
 Connect power cable to laptop and into the wall outlet
 Connect USB to serial cable to laptop and to rear of C-Therm TCi
 Connect C-Therm TCi sensor(s) at rear of C-Therm TCi – If you only have one sensor,
always use the “Sensor 1” connector location
1.3.4 Starting up the C-Therm TCi system
 Turn on the laptop
 Turn on the C-Therm TCi controller
 Initiate the C-Therm TCi software by selecting the C-Therm TCi software icon.
 Proceed to Diagnostics (button located on the main window) - Conduct a system check
and material reference check (refer to the System Calibration and Maintenance chapter).
 Review the manual for guidelines on selecting calibrations, and general operation.
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Review test procedures, appendices and the SOPs.
 Proceed to sample testing by following procedures outlined in the Testing chapter.