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47200 Instruction Manual (Rev. 1)
3.2
Notes on the Instruction Manual
The 47200 Instruction Manual included in package (on the USB pen-drive) is necessary
for the correct installation and operation of the instrument.
We recommend reading the manual with attention, as it is essential for the correct instal-
lation and operation of the instrument. Please save the manual, ready to be consulted by
the qualified personnel who use the instrument. Print it, only if necessary.
Our Instruction Manuals are available as free download on our web. For any additional
information and/or assistance, you are welcome to contact our Service Department (see
paragraph 7.3-Customer Support), specifying the serial number of the instrument.
3.3
Assembling the Instrument
Position the base plate on a stable and reasonably flat bench or table surface. Fit the
transducer on the upright pole, and fix it at the desired height by the black knob.
3.3.1
Connections
Plug the force transducers and - if you plan to use it - the foot pedal into the GSM elec-
tronic unit, by using the connectors located in the back panel. Do not connect the elec-
tronic unit to the PC yet.
The GSM electronic unit is battery operated; the instrument is shipped with fully charged
battery.
Its internal rechargeable battery is charged automatically when external power is sup-
plied to its miniature USB ‘B’ socket, either from a PC or from a suitable USB power
adapter.
3.3.2
Installing the DCA Software
The software provided with the Grip Strength Meter (on the USB pen drive) should be in-
stalled on a suitable Windows PC, running Windows Vista, 7, 8 or XP.
First, install the software
, by double-clicking on the Start Ugo Basile.exe file; follow the
instructions until installation is complete.
Then, connect the GSM
via a USB port. The GSM will be automatically recognized and
the drivers will install automatically, by simply following the instructions on the screen.
The Ugo Basile DCA Software can now be launched from the desktop icon or from the
Program Files folder.
See section 6, for instructions on how to use the Ugo Basile DCA Software.
3.4
Intended Use
The Grip Strength Meter is intended for investigation use on laboratory animals only.
