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You may have also ordered and received these recommended items:
-
Set of 8 HVS High Voltage Cables
-
Set of 8 microclip connectors
-
Platinum electrodes
-
RS232-to-USB adapter, to control the HVS448 from a computer without a RS232 port.
If any items are missing or damaged please contact LabSmith support (
.)
Cautions and Warnings
LabSmith, Inc. believes that the HVS448 product information enclosed is an accurate description of the typical characteristics
and uses of the product, but it is your responsibility to thoroughly test the product in your specific application to determine its
performance, efficacy and safety in your conditions of use.
Standard lab safety rules should always be applied: keep the unit away from liquids and excessive heat, leave space around the
unit for heat dissipation, etc.
Understand the characteristics of the inputs and outputs of the HVS448 before connecting other equipment. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the HVS448 or to external devices.
WARNING
The HVS448 is a high voltage power supply and thus presents a serious risk of personal injury if not
used in accordance with design and/or use specifications, if it is used in applications for it is not
intended or designed, or if it is used by untrained or unqualified personnel. Before testing,
incorporating or using the HVS448, understand and adhere to all applicable instructions, protocol,
cautions and safety procedures.
Getting Help
This guide is your main source for information on operating the HVS448 and Sequence software. Choose
Help>About Sequence
,
then click the
Open User Manual
link to browse this manual electronically, in Adobe
®
Acrobat
®
PDF format.
The LabSmith web site (
www.labsmith.com
) also includes helpful applications notes and other technical information to help
you use the HVS448. If you are unable to find the information you need, please contact our technical support team at (925) 292-
5161, or email us at
. Be prepared to give the HVS448 serial number (located on the bottom of the unit),
software version and firmware version you are using. To determine the software version number, select
Help>About Sequence
.
To verify the firmware version, go to
Action>Get Versions
. The firmware version number will be displayed in the status bar. The
unit must be Online for the firmware version to be displayed.
About This Manual
Several conventions are used throughout this manual to highlight important features and concepts:
Menu>Option
Menu bar selections are shown in bold text, with descending options separated by the “>” symbol. For
example,
Help > About Sequence
indicates that you should click the
Help
menu, then click
About
Sequence
.
Note
Notes indicate helpful tips or additional information.
CAUTION
These notes will help you to avoid losing data or damaging hardware.
WARNING
These important notes indicate situations that could result in injury or serious equipment damage. Read
and understand all warnings before operating the HVS448.
If you find any errors or omissions in this manual please let us know at
.
