Agilent Technologies AssayMAP Bravo Installation Manual page 38

Installing the platform
Installing and connecting the Orbital Shaking Station
Using a USB-to-serial connection
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Alternatively, you may use a sample microplate instead of the teaching
plate.
Note: Before the accessory is ready for use, you will verify the deck
configuration in the corresponding Bravo profile and set the teachpoint for the
accessory location.
If you are using a USB- to- serial connection, complete the set up as follows.
To complete the set up for the USB-to-serial connection:
1
Install the appropriate driver. Follow the instructions on the CD supplied
with the USB adapter.
2
Write down the COM port assignment for the Orbital Shaking Station. See
the following procedure for instructions.
The computer auto assigns the COM port for the connection, which may
be different than the COM port specified in the AssayMAP profiles. To
resolve conflicts, you may do either of the following:
•
Update the settings in the AssayMAP profiles to match the new COM
port assignment.
•
Use the Device Manager to reassign the COM port so that the number
matches the settings in the AssayMAP profiles.
IMPORTANT
The COM port assignment must be 9 or lower. Otherwise,
the AssayMAP Bravo Platform will not recognize the connection.
To view the current COM port assignments:
1
From the Microsoft Windows desktop, open the Device Manager. The Device
Manager can be accessed from the Control Panel. For detailed instructions,
see the Microsoft Windows user documentation.
2
In the Device Manager, expand Ports (COM & LPT). The list of COM ports
appear.
Figure Ports (COM & LPT) area of the Device Manager window
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