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CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED
Installing Sequence Software
Sequence software runs on any PC-compatible computer running Microsoft Windows
®
XP, NT, 7 or 8. To install Sequence
software:
1.
Insert the
Sequence for Windows
CD.
2.
Double-click
SETUP.EXE
and follow the on-screen instructions.
To run the software, double-click the
Sequence
icon on your desktop, or choose
LabSmith>Sequence>Sequence
from the
Start
menu.
Grounding the HVS448 Channels
The chassis and the grounds of all the channels are electrically connected to the ground pin of the HVS power connector. Only
connect the HVS to a properly grounded outlet. You have several options for properly grounding the HVS:
-
Connect a wire between the grounding pin of on the back of the HVS and other apparatus (e.g., microscopes, etc.) to
ensure that all equipment remains at safe voltages despite experimental errors or problems.
-
Connect the HVS to ground using one channel or the grounding pin, then use another channel to ground another
instrument. This method ensures that the HVS high-voltage signal does not cause voltage across another instrument.
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Attach the grounding pin to a grounding cable to ground all channels.
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If using LabSmith’s HVC cables, the HVS448 can be grounded by attaching any one of the grounding leads to a ground
source.
WARNING
Do not handle cable terminations or clips while they are connected to an energized circuit. The micro-
and nano-clips do not protect from high voltage. The clips are not designed to be handled when high
voltage is present. When using the clips, use the same safety precautions as you would with an
exposed electrode.
Cable ends and clips should be housed in an interlocked enclosure to protect the user from accidental exposure to the high
voltage circuit (
Figure 1
).
High voltage cables and clips present a serious risk of personal injury if not used in accordance with design and/or use
specifications, if they are used in applications for products for which they are not intended or designed, or if they are used by
untrained or unqualified personnel. Before testing, incorporating or using the cables with the HVS448, understand and adhere
to all applicable instructions, protocol, cautions and safety procedures.
Figure 1. Diagram of LabSmith HVC High Voltage Cables, Shown Grounded and in Interlocked Chamber for Safe Operation.
Note
:
Grounding any channel or the chassis grounds all of the channels. Using the grounding cable attached to the channel
you are applying voltage to may give you less noise then grounding the chassis or a different channel. If noise is a
concern, you should use a grounding wire at each channel to which you are applying high voltage.
