Chapter 2
Meter Basics
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Orion Versa Star Pro Meter User Manual
Thermo Scientific
Meter Connections
1.
Connect a Thermo Scientific™ Orion Star™ series stirrer probe (Cat. No. 096019) to the
STIRRER 1 and/or STIRRER 2 input on the meter. The stirrer probes are controlled and
powered by the meter, eliminating the need for magnetic stir bars and plates.
The STIRRER 1 and STIRRER 2 inputs can be assigned to each channel and the
stirrer speed can be set using the
Instrument Settings
setup menu.
2.
For data transfer to a computer, connect a cable to the MINI B USB or RS232 input on the
meter and the corresponding input on the computer.
3.
For data transfer to a printer, connect a cable to the MICRO AB USB or RS232 input on the
meter and the corresponding input on the printer.
4.
Review the meter output settings (Communication, Printing, Printing Format) in the
Instrument Settings
setup menu to ensure the meter output settings are correct to interface
the meter with a printer or computer.
The following image shows the meter back panel without any modules connected.
Connector
Function
MICRO AB USB
Use for data output to a USB printer
STIRRER 1
Accepts an Orion Star stirrer probe, which is controlled and powered by the meter
RS232
Use the RS232 cable (Cat. No. 1010053) for bi-directional communication and data
transfer via RS232
MINI B USB
Use the USB cable (included with meter) for bi-directional communication and data
transfer via USB
STIRRER 2
Accepts the Orion Star stirrer probe, which is controlled and powered by the meter
POWER
Connect the universal power adapter (included with meter) to power the meter.
Remove and reconnect the power adapter to reboot the meter
GND
Ground receptacle used to reduce interference generated by other equipment
MINI B USB
STIRRER 2
POWER
GND
MICRO AB USB
STIRRER 1
RS232
