
OsmoTECH XT Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer Service Guide
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Chapter 2:
Setup
This chapter describes how to set up the OsmoTECH XT
instrument in the laboratory.
2.1 Location requirements
The location of the OsmoTECH XT must meet the
following space and electrical requirements.
OsmoTECH XT dimensions
•
Not including Micro-Sample Test Kit:
15" D x 14" W x 10" H
(38 cm D x 36 cm W x 25 cm H)
•
Including Micro-Sample Test Kit:
15" D x 14" W x 15" H
(38 cm D x 36 cm W x 38 cm H)
Recommended clearance
Allow 6 inches (15 cm) of clear space on each side of the
instrument.
Do not block the exhaust fan airflow on the back panel
or underneath the instrument.
Electrical requirements
Your instrument must be located within five
feet of a properly grounded, three-prong
electrical outlet capable of continuously
supplying 0.5 amperes at 100–240 VAC
(50–60 Hz).
If the instrument is not grounded properly, its
operation may be impaired and a safety hazard
may exist. Verify that the outlet is appropriate
before operating the instrument.
Do not disable the grounding plug.
2.2 Placing the Micro-Sample Test Kit on the
instrument
The XT100 test kit contains a supply of consumables
required for testing: 100 chamber cleaners, 100 sampler
tips, and one plunger wire.
A Micro-Sample Test Kit must be in place on the top left
of the instrument before testing can begin.
NOTE:
If a Micro-Sample Test Kit is not in place on the
instrument when you attempt to run a test, you
receive the error,
AI consumable box not detected.