Installation; Transport Locks - BMG Labtech PHERAstar FS Operating Manual

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3 Installation

This chapter includes the initial important points that must be followed before a measurement can be
performed. Please follow these steps.
When unpacking the instrument, please check to ensure that all parts are included.
The shipping box should contain:
PHERAstar FS instrument
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Control and evaluation software (CD ROM in a cover inside the manual)
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Manual (also on CD ROM)
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Power cord
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USB cable
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Shipment box
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Compound vessel holder type 1 and 2
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Waste container for pump priming
Call BMG LABTECH immediately if any of these items are missing.
The area designated for the instrument should be free of dust, liquids and acidic vapours. The table's surface
should be flat and even. Avoid areas subject to vibrations and direct sunlight. Behind the instrument there
should be a minimum distance of 10 cm.
The operator of the PHERAstar FS microplate reader is assumed to be trained in the
correct operation of the instrument and the safety issues. Throughout this manual the
word "you" refers to this trained operator.
Upon unpacking and positioning the reader, make sure to unlock the transport locks
(section 3.1.1 and 3.1.3 below) before any power connection (section 3.2 Power and
Communication Connections).

3.1 Transport Locks

When the PHERAstar FS microplate reader is shipped, the transport lock for the plate carrier must be
unlocked and the Optic Module transport system protection plate must be unlocked and removed.
If the PHERAstar FS has to be moved or shipped to another location, it is very important to
lock and secure the two transport systems in order to avoid damage (see chapter 3.1.1
and 3.1.4 below).
3.1.1 Unlocking the Plate Carrier
The transport pin that locks the plate carrier can be accessed inside the instrument. Open the Optic
Module door and you will see a silver screw for locking/unlocking the plate carrier. By hand, turn the
screw counter-clockwise to unlock the pin of the plate carrier (figure 6).
If the screw moves freely up and down then the plate carrier is unlocked and ready to be used. Once
the PHERAstar FS has been turned on, press the In/Out button (figure 10) briefly and the plate carrier
should move out.
2009-09-22
containing:
Optic Modules
2 extra fuses-Wickmann original:
T 5A/250V for main power 100 - 240 V
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