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Useful facts
Changes in viscosity and volume caused by processing of disper-
sion media may cause small fluctuations in the speed of the device.
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Interfaces and outputs
Remote control:
The device can be operated in “Remote” mode via USB interface us-
ing labworldsoft
®
laboratory software. The USB interface is located
on the back side on the device and can be connected to a PC using
the USB cable.
Note:
Please note the system requirements as well as the operating
instructions and help section included within the software.
USB Interface:
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus for connecting the
device to the PC. Equipped with USB devices can be connected to
a PC during operation (hot plugging). Connected devices and their
properties are automatically recognized. Use the USB interface in
conjunction with labworldsoft
®
for operation in "Remote" mode
and also to update the firmware.
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Installation:
First, download the latest driver for
IKA
devices with USB interface
from:
http://www.ika.com/ika/lws/download/usb-driver.zip.
Install the driver by running the setup file. Then connect the
IKA
device through the USB data cable to the PC. The data
communication is via a virtual COM port. Configuration, command
syntax and commands of the virtual COM ports are as described
in RS 232 interface.
Command syntax and format:
The following applies to the command set:
- Commands are generally sent from the computer (Master) to
the device (Slave).
- The device sends only at the computer’s request. Even fault in-
dications cannot be sent spontaneously from the device to the
computer (automation system).
- Commands are transmitted in capital letters.
- Commands and parameters including successive parameters are
separated by at least one space (Code: hex 0x20).
- Each individual command (incl. parameters and data) and each
response are terminated with Blank CR LF (Code: hex 0x20 hex
0x0d hex 0x20 hex 0x0A) and have a maximum length of 80
characters.
- The decimal separator in a number is a dot (Code: hex 0x2E).
The above details correspond as far as possible to the recommen-
dations of the NAMUR working party (NAMUR recommendations
for the design of electrical plug connections for analogue and
digital signal transmission on individual items of laboratory control
equipment, rev. 2.9).
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Range of use (indoor use only):
- Laboratories
- Schools
- Pharmacies
- Universities
The device is suitable for use in residential areas and all other areas.
The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed:
- If the device is operated with accessories that are not supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer
- If the device is operated improperly contrary to the manufacture’s
specifications
- If the device is operated improperly contrary to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
