Molecular Devices SpectraMax GEMINI EM, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 1
1-8 SpectraMax GEMINI EM Operator’s Manual
The Back Panel
Figure 1.5: Components on the Back Panel of the SpectraMax GEMINI EM
The following components are located on the back panel of the SpectraMax
GEMINI EM:
• Power switch : a rocker switch, labeled
I/O
(for on and off, respectively).
• Power cord receptacle : plug the power cord in here.
• Fuse box cover : cannot be opened while the power cord is plugged in.
When opened, it provides access to the fuse box containing two fuses that
are required for operation.
• Printer port : Present but not used in this model of SpectraMax.
• Serial port (double-shielded RS-232, for use with an external computer):
plug one end of an 8-pin DIN serial cable into this port; the other end
attaches to the serial (modem) port of the computer.
• Labels : provide information about the SpectraMax GEMINI EM, such as
line voltage rating, cautionary information, serial number, etc. Record the
serial number shown on this label for use when contacting Molecular
Devices Technical Services.
RS-232
Parallel Port
Power Switch
Fuse Box Cover
Power Cord
Receptacle
Label
Serial Port