Abacus junior 5
User’s Manual
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2.3 Unpacking and installation
1.
Carefully remove the
Abacus junior 5
hematology analyzer
from the shipping carton. Inspect the instrument for any visible signs
of damage incurred during shipping. If you find any damage,
immediately file a claim with the carrier or your distributor. Check the
accessories received against the packing list. Contact Service if
anything is missing.
2. CAUTION!
Prior to initial operation, allow the instrument to reach
room temperature (approx. 2 hours). Rapid temperature changes in
an operational unit can lead to water condensation, damaging
electronic parts.
3.
Place the instrument on a firm work surface in the designated work
area, near an appropriate AC electrical outlet. The connection
MUST be grounded.
NOTE
Before making connections
: Be certain, that all power is in an “OFF”
setting before connections (printer, external keyboard) are made.
Carefully read all literature accompanying the instrument and its
accessories. Pay particular attention to the operating procedures for the
external printer.
4. Keyboard and external printer
Attach the keyboard cable to the round “KEYBOARD” port on the
back of the instrument. Attach both ends of the printer cable to the
appropriate ports on the printer and
Abacus junior 5
.
Attach
the AC adapter to the printer (if required) and plug it into an AC
outlet.
5. Host Computer
The instrument has a built-in serial port that allows connection to a
host computer. Results, including histograms, may be exported.
Serial I/O settings can be found in Settings.
For installation instructions, please contact Service.
6. Power supply
Connect the power supply to the instrument. Attach power cord
outlet to the external power supply of
Abacus junior 5
and
plug the other end into a properly grounded AC outlet.
Please do
not switch on the instrument before connecting the external
power supply to the instrument and to the AC outlet, as well as
before connecting an external printer or a keyboard to the
instrument.
