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Three menus are accessible from the default “Actual Force” screen or
display. These menus are: Zero, Heat, and Settings.
ZERO MENU
This menu is used to zero the output of the transducers. When using
a data acquisition program like LabChart by ADInstruments ®, using
this feature will reset the baseline of the chart traces without affecting
the calibrations or physically changing any pre-load tensions placed
on the mounted vessels. The channels can be changed individually by
pressing “SELECT” or all at once by pressing “ALL”. Pressing “ENTER”
will execute the zero function.
HEAT MENU
The heating unit and temperature are controlled from this menu. To
turn the heat on or change the preset temperature for the system,
access the temperature control menu. Pressing the “HEAT” key will
enter the menu and allow the user to change the default system
temperature, as well as turn the heat on or off. Pressing “DEFAULT”
will automatically reset the temperature setpoint to 37°C. Manually
change the temperature by pressing the up or down arrows.
Turn the heat on by touching “ON” and the icon will turn green.
Pressing the white “X” in the red box will send the user back to the
“ACTUAL FORCE” display.
