Hach DR2400, Manual

Page: 14 / 66

Getting Started
Getting Started
Page 14
5940018Getting Started.fm
1.3.1 Power Connections
A UL/CSA-approved 115-VAC power cord with a NEMA 5-15P style plug is
supplied with the North American DR/2400 models (Cat. No. 18010-00). A
230 VAC harmonized power cord with a Continental European plug is supplied
with the European DR/2400 models (Cat. No. 46836-00).
To power the North American DR/2400 models with 230 VAC, replace the
supplied 115 VAC power cord with a UL/CSA approved 230 VAC power cord
with a NEMA 6-15P style plug.
Plug the power cord into the back panel of the instrument. Connect the power
cord to the proper outlet and press the power key. (See
Figure 3 .)
1.3.2 Serial Printer and PC Connections
Note: Use of the specified
cable or an equivalent
shielded cable is
mandatory for proper
immunity to
electromagnetic
interferences.
Connect the DR/2400 Spectrophotometer to a personal computer (PC) by using
the computer interface cable (Cat. No. 48129-00). The cable provides a direct
connection between the DR/2400 Spectrophotometer and the 9-pin D connector
used for the serial port on most personal computers. For computers with a
25-pin D connector, use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter (available at many computer
supply stores).
For proper data transfer, the communication parameters of the DR/2400 and the
computer must match. Refer to
Section 2.3.4 Communications with a Printer or
Computer for selecting DR/2400 printer and computer settings.
Once the communication link is established, touch the
Send to Printer
or
Send to
Computer
icon to send data to the printer or computer.
1.4 Battery Pack
The DR/2400 Spectrophotometer is equipped with 3 D-cell alkaline batteries to
provide primary power for field operation. The alkaline batteries can supply the
instrument with power to remain in operation for up to 200 hours.
Note: The rechargeable pack can provide power to the instrument for up to 40 hours before
recharging.
Changing the Batteries
When the alkaline batteries need to be replaced, remove the battery cover on the
bottom of the instrument. Remove the discharged batteries and replace with
fresh D-cell alkaline batteries. Orient all three batteries so that the positive
terminals point to the keyboard (front) end of the instruments. See
Figure 2 on
page 15 .
The Rechargeable Battery Pack is replaced as a unit. Remove the discharged
pack and replace with the fresh pack. Orient the pack so that the positive
terminals point to the keyboard (front) end of the instrument.
Note: The Rechargeable Battery Pack (Cat. No. 59491-00) is available separately. The alkaline
rechargeable batteries in the rechargeable pack are not individually replaceable.