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Powering On
The power button is located on the front control panel to the left of the touch screen.
After connecting the power supply unit, the device will start automatically without having to
press the power button.
Use the power button to turn off the device and restart the system when the power cord is
already plugged in.
The turn-on and shut-down time of the device takes about 20 seconds, during this time
the display will be turned off.
When powering on, wait for the initial screen to appear before performing any other
operations.
When switching off, wait for the green LED to turn off before removing the power
supply socket, if necessary.
4 Serial interface connections
The device is equipped with an RS 232C interface for connection to a serial printer.
To ensure communication between the device and a printer, the following conditions must
be met:
Connect the printer using a suitable cable matching the position of the printer signals with
the device ones.
Set the transmission speed and type of printer correctly according to the parameters of the
printer. See Chapter 7.7
It is recommended that you use the Accuris Balance printer W3130 (DPP-250) from
Benchmark Scientific. (If you are using different printers, not all printing capabilities will be
available).