3. Installation
Procedure
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Instructions for Use for SUNRISE No. 30086638 Rev. No. 2.9
2021-07
3.5
Environmental Requirements
The instrument should be placed on a flat, level surface that is free from dust,
solvents and acidic vapors.
Vibration and direct sunlight must be avoided, to ensure correct results.
Ambient Temperature:
Operation
15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F)
Storage
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity:
Operation
20 % to 90 %
Storage
5 % to 95 %
3.6
Instrument Installation Procedure
The following procedures detail the necessary steps to be followed when
installing the instrument.
CAUTION
BEFORE THE INSTRUMENT IS INSTALLED AND SWITCHED ON, IT
SHOULD BE LEFT TO STAND FOR AT LEAST THREE HOURS, SO
THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY OF CONDENSATION CAUSING A SHORT
CIRCUIT.
When the requirements above have been met, installation is carried out using the
following procedure:
1. Place the instrument into the required position.
Ensure that the distance between the back panel of the instrument and the
wall is at least 10 cm.
2. Connect the instrument to the external computer with the required interface
cable.
The interface cable is connected into the 9 pin serial interface socket, in the
back panel.
For connection at the external computer with a COM port use the serial
–
serial interface cable.
For connection at the external computer with an USB port use the serial
–USB
converter cable.
3. Ensure that the main power switch in the back panel of the instrument is in the
off position.
4. Insert the power cable into the main power socket in the back panel.
5. Switch the instrument on using the main power switch in the back panel and
wait for 15 minutes.
The instrument is now ready to measure microplates.
