Syringe Pump Module Installation Guide
Chapter 2: Installing the Syringe Module
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5
When driver installation is complete, make a note of which COM port number
was assigned. The COM port number may be displayed in a “bubble” in the
lower right corner of the screen.
6
Confirm that the COM port selected for the USB matches the port selected in
the host computer's instrument control software.
Connecting a Serial Cable
Use either a serial cable or a USB cable (not both).
You will need a serial cable equipped with two male DB-9 connectors.
1
Plug one end of the cable into the host computer’s serial (COM) port.
If the computer has more than one serial port, make sure to use the same
port which is selected in the instrument control software.
2
Finger-tighten both screws of the connector.
3
Connect the other end of the cable to the syringe pump module’s COM port.
4
Finger-tighten both screws of the connector.
NOTES
If a host computer serial port with a DB-9F, a DB-25M, or a DB-25F connector
(9 pin D-subminiature receptacle or 25 pin D-subminiature plug or receptacle)
must be used, use an adapter to convert the serial port to a DB-9M. Do not use
a “null modem” adapter.
When interconnecting any computing devices, keep the communications
cables away from sources of electromagnetic or radio frequency (RF)
interference, such as electric motors, transformers, fluorescent light ballasts,
or RF energy sources. Limit cable runs for RS-232C to less than 16 meters. If
these conditions cannot be satisfied, use low-impedance, fully shielded cables
to provide satisfactory operation. The cables are available from many sources,
but you will need to specify the correct mating connectors and “straight-
through” (DTE-DCE) wiring.
Installing a Syringe
NOTICE
The syringe should be tightened with just your fingers; using pliers or other
tools could damage the syringe.
1
Open the control software and initialize communication.
2
Use the manual controls to move the barrel of the syringe to 1/2.
