Installation
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Connect the power socket at the rear of the plinth to a suitable mains
electricity supply.
Ensure the circuit breakers and RCD are switched to ON (up position).
The on/off switch for the apparatus is located on the orange panel on the front
of the plinth.
Connection to a PC for Control and Data Logging
Ensure that the software has been installed as described in the section ‘Installing the
PC software’.
Switch on the PC and connect the USB lead from the CEXC to the PC.
Load the CEM software then choose the appropriate experiment from the menu. For
detailed information about operating the software refer to the section
Operating the
PC Software
.
Display the mimic diagram by choosing View then Diagram or via the mimic diagram
icon from the top toolbar:
If operating the software for the first time enable the virtual COM port using the red
telephone icon in the top toolbar:
Refer to the section
Operating the PC Software
if necessary.
Connect the mains supply to the CEXC then switch on the CEXC. Click the ‘Power
On’ button on the mimic diagram:
Confirm that the appropriate measured variables are displayed on the mimic
diagram.
The software and equipment are ready for use.
