PerkinElmer Photovac MicroFID, User Manual

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Introduction
additional gas bag and gas bag adapter. (Part No. MX396017 ­
gas bag, MX396010 ­ gas bag adapter)
Field Operation
For field operation a MicroFID Field Kit (Part No. MX396058) is
available. The field kit includes a printer cable, a long sample
probe, a carrying case and a calibration kit.
Refer to the check list in Preparing for Field Operation on page 82.
Ensure you have all the necessary accessories and equipment before
beginning field operation.
Printer
MicroFID may be used with a serial printer. The printer must have a
print width of at least 65 characters and a proportionally spaced
font. A serial printer with an RS­232 port, can be connected directly
to MicroFID. See Printer on page 87 for details of connecting a
printer to MicroFID.
If you are using a parallel printer, you will need the serial to parallel
converter (Part No. MX380145). See Serial to Parallel Converter on
page 98 for details.
NOTE:
MicroFID is not classified for use in hazardous locations with a
printer.
Computer
MicroFID may also be connected to a computer. The computer
must be 100% compatible with an IBM PC. You can use the printer
cable to connect MicroFID to the computer.
You will also need terminal emulation software. If you are using
Microsoft® Windows
™
you do not need to purchase any separate
software. If you are already using another type of communication or
terminal emulation software package, it is not necessary to purchase
separate software for MicroFID. See Computer on page 88 for
details.
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