Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual page 120

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Bravo Platform User Guide
2
Connect the serial cable with the red stripe to the leftmost port on the control
module (figure, item 2). Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port, if
available, on the controlling computer.
Connecting the Orbital Shaking Station to a serial port on the computer provides more
reliable communication than using a USB-to-serial adapter. If a serial port is not
available, use a USB-to-serial adpater.
3
On the control module, ensure that the knob is turned fully counterclockwise so
that the red arrow (3) is pointing to the RS-232 setting.
4
Connect the power cable (4) from the control module to an AC outlet with a
grounded circuit.
5
Turn on and test the Orbital Shaking Station as follows:
a
On the control module, turn the knob clockwise to the maximum position, and
verify that the Orbital Shaking Station vibrates.
b
Slowly, turn the knob back counterclockwise to the minimum position until the
station stops vibrating but is not fully off.
6
Place a sample microplate on the Orbital Shaking Station. Verify that the
microplate fits within the four corner tabs but has no extra space.
If necessary, use the supplied hex driver to adjust the fit of the four corner tabs for
your microplate.
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.
About connecting multiple Orbital Shaking Stations
You can connect multiple Orbital Shaking Stations that have their own control module
in a series. At the first station, connect the serial cable from the speed control (on the
power cord) to the RS-232 port on the speed control of the second station. Repeat this
step for each station in the series.
Figure
Connecting multiple Orbital Shaking Stations
A Accessories and platepads
Installing and setting up an Orbital Shaking Station
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