PerkinElmer Photovac MicroFID, User Manual

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MicroFID Software Manual
In order to use these instructions, you must be familiar with
Microsoft Windows and it must be installed and running on your
computer. These instructions are based on HyperTerminal Version
1.1.
NOTE: As newer versions of HyperTerminal and Windows are released,
the exact names and contents of dialog boxes may change. Use
these instructions as a general guideline.
To initiate communications between MicroFID and Windows:
1. Turn MicroFID off.
NOTE: You must turn the instrument off before connecting or
disconnecting the printer cable.
2. MicroFID must be connected to a serial port. Use the printer
cable (Part No. MX396051) to connect MicroFID to one of the
computer’s serial ports. Remember which serial port you are
using as you will need this information when you set up
HyperTerminal. Normally you will use Com1 or Com2.
3. If the MicroFID printer cable plugs directly into the port on the
computer without the gender changer or the 9 to 25 pin
adapter, you are most probably connected to a parallel port.
You will need at least one of the adapter cables to connect
MicroFID to a serial port. To communicate with a parallel
port, you will need to use the serial to parallel converter (Part
No. MX380145).
4. Once all connections have been made, turn on the computer
and the instrument.
5. Start Windows and then start the HyperTerminal.
HyperTerminal will most likely be in the may be in the
Accessories Program Group. Its location will depend on how
you have set up Windows. Refer to your Windows
documentation for details.
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