Molecular Devices SpectraMax 190, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 2
2-4 SPECTRAmax
190 Microplate Spectrophotometer Operator’s Manual
Setting Up for
Stand-Alone
Use
1) Place the SPECTRAmax 190 on a level surface, away from direct sunlight, dust,
drafts, vibration, and moisture.
2) Turn the instrument around so that the back of the instrument is facing you as
shown in Figure 2.1.
Figure 2.1: View of Rear Panel
3) Insert the appropriate (Macintosh or PC) serial interface cable into the RS-232
serial port on the SPECTRAmax 190. Connect the other end to the serial port
of the computer.
4) Insert the female end of the power cord into the power receptacle at the rear
of the SPECTRAmax 190. Connect the male end to a grounded power outlet
of the appropriate voltage. Molecular Devices recommends that you use a
surge protector between the power cord and the grounded power outlet.
5) If you are using a printer for reading microplates in stand-alone mode, locate
the printer port (25-pin parallel) on the rear panel of the SPECTRAmax 190.
Connect one end of the cable to this port and connect the other (Centronics)
end to the printer. Load paper into the printer according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions and connect the printer’s power cord to the power outlet.
6) Turn the SPECTRAmax 190 around so that the control panel now faces you.
Be sure no cables run beneath the instrument. Leave at least three inches
between the back of the instrument and the nearest objects or surfaces to
ensure proper ventilation and cooling.
7) Turn on the power to the SPECTRAmax 190, wait for the microplate drawer to
open, and remove the tape and protective covering from the drawer subplate.
Computer (RS-232)
Printer (Centronics)
Power Switch
Fuse Box Cover
Power Cord
Receptacle
Label