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7.2.
Support Rod
The Omni Reaction Station base controller incorporates a vertical rod support bracket. The
rod is to be screwed fastened into the bracket. Glass arrangements are to be secured in
conjunction with appropriate clamp and flask support when using a dry block.
7.3.
Fitting a Dry Block
7.3.1.
Fitting a dry block is achieved by aligning the 9 pin plug of the dry block with the 9 pin socket.
7.3.2.
Carefully lower the dry Block into the control unit ensuring the tabs on the controller align with
the grooves in the base of the dry block or mantle ensuring positive engagement.
7.3.3.
If required, insert the external sample temperature probe plug into the external probe socket.
WARNING.
Care should be exercised when handling a hot dry block.
WARNING.
Ensure the mains electricity supply is turned off and disconnected before fitting /
removing a dry block.
7.4.
Power On and Front Screen Menu
7.4.1.
Connect the mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead set cable supplied with the Omni
Reaction Station into the mains power inlet socket (See Figure 7: Omni Reaction Station
Control Unit - Rear View). Press the On / Off switch (See Figure 6: Keypad and LCD Screen)
to the on position.
7.4.2.
The LCD display will go through a warm and self-check routine that will take a few seconds
during which the Omni Reaction Station software revision will be displayed for 5 seconds
before confirmation. Upon completion of the routine the Omni Reaction Station LCD will then
display the type of heating apparatus being used. (See Figure 9: LCD Display of Apparatus
Being Used).
Note:
All function selections and settings are made using the menu keys. The keys are
indicated using
<^>
symbols in the LCD display.
Press the right hand menu key
>
to confirm correct module.
Figure 9: LCD Display of Apparatus Being
Used
If the error message
‘Module Missing’
is displayed, turn off the Omni Reaction Station unit.
Insert a dry block or ensure the existing module is correctly seated.
