Instrument Controls; Instrument Calibration; Installation - Chrono-Log 490 4+4 Instruction Manual

Dimensions - 14" (35.5cm) wide, 8.5" (21.6cm) high, 15"
•
(38cm) deep [per Module].
• Weight – 19.3 lbs. (8.75kg) [per Module]
Output
•
1. Analog: Connectors on rear chassis marked 1, 2, 3 and
4 [Module 1] and 5, 6, 7 and 8 [Module 2], for interface
to a strip chart recorder. Normal operating voltages
are in the Millivolt range.
USB: Internal AGGRO/LINK
2.
computer. This option includes AGGRO/LINK® Opti8
and vW CoFactor Opti8
3. Interconnecting: To connect two, 4-channel modules
for eight (8) channel configuration.
• Pollution Degree 2
Installation Category II
•
• Protection Class 1
• Equipment Mobility – Desktop
Continuous Operation - Continuous
•
Recommended Optional Recorder(s) - CHRONO-LOG® Model 709
Dual Pen (Quantity 4 Recorders required). Other recorders must
have 1 megohm minimum input impedance and 100 mV range.
The minimum computer requirements for the AGGRO/LINK® are
as follows:
• Windows-based PC with a Pentium/compatible processor
running at 133 MHz or higher.
• 32 Meg of system memory.
• Windows 7 or later operating system.
• Super VGA or Higher Monitor (17 inch or larger).
• Screen resolution of 800x600 or better.
• Minimum Hard Disk Space required for installation: 3MB.
• Additional Hard Disk Space for storage of tests.
• Mouse or compatible pointing device.

Instrument Controls

• Power ON/OFF switch - powers instrument on and off.
• BASELINE Pushbutton(s), one per channel - zeros instrument
output when held down, allowing the recorder baseline to
be set using the Pen Recorder Zero Control. The Pen
Recorder is set on the right of the chart. Pressing and
releasing, sets optical aggregation gain.
• SELECT Pushbutton(s) – allows for toggling between the
Stirring Speed, Temperature and PPP/Reference Setting,
using the SET pushbutton switch. One SELECT and SET
pushbutton controls two channels. For example, Channel 1
and 2, Channels 3 and 4, Channels 5 and 6 and Channels 7
and 8 are set in pairs.
• Stirring Range: 400 to 1200 RPM in 100 RPM increments.
• Temperature Range: 35.0°C to 39.0°C in 0.1°C increments.
• PPP/Reference Setting ... each pair of channels can be set to
reference a PPP sample in the well of that channel or can be
set to reference the PPP sample in the well of Channel 1.
• SET Pushbutton(s) - sets the Stirring Speed, Temperature
and PPP/Reference depending on which feature is selected.
• Each time the SET button is pushed, the selected function is
incremented until it reaches the maximum setting.
• Calibration Switch – located on the front of the instrument
and is key-activated.

Instrument Calibration

The optical technique is calibrated automatically during the
testing procedure.
Document # 49044IM1
Revision 7.5
Dated February 16, 2017
®
interface for use with a
TM
TM
software.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: For a four channel instrument, approximately 1.5 sq. ft.
(0.139 sq. m.) 14 x 15" of bench space is required. For an eight
channel system, approximately 3 sq. ft. (0.278 sq. m.) of bench
space is required.
NOTE: Software packages cannot be run simultaneously on one
Aggregation system. Be sure to close the AGGRO/LINK® Opti8
Software prior to opening the vW CoFactor Opti8
and vice versa.
1. Unpack the CHRONO-LOG® Aggregometer and supplies from
their shipping containers.
2. Check that the items received match the Packing List.
3. Check that the Instruments were not damaged in shipping.
4. Store the reagents as specified on each label.
5. Place the Aggregometer and Computer in a clean dry area
on a bench top at a height of 28-35''.
6. Check that the voltage select switch on the Aggregometer is
set to the proper voltage. If the voltage select switch is
changed, then the fuse also needs to be changed to
maintain protection. Plug the power cords, as appropriate,
into a 115 or 220 Volts AC filtered power strip and then plug
the power strip into a grounded power outlet.
7. Turn power ON for the Aggregometer(s).
8. Computer Connections: (See Connection Charts in Appendix
B ) If the computer was purchased through Chrono-log the
software was pre-installed, proceed to step 9.
a. Turn power ON for the computer.
b. Place the Chrono-log supplied AGGRO/LINK® Opti8
Software Installation CD in the drive and run the setup
file "CDM v*.*WHQL Certified" located in the folder
named USB Drivers.
c. Connect the USB cable to the Aggregometer. Windows
should complete setting up the USB drivers on the
computer.
NOTE: If the steps above are not followed in sequence, the USB
driver may not install completely. This will be indicated by FTDI
or USB Serial port devices showing up in Device Manager under
the Other Devices Category. Right Clicking these and selecting
Update driver may complete the installation. Please consult
your IT department or Chrono-log service department for
assistance.
d. The AGGRO/LINK® Opti8
Software packages are in separate folders on the CD.
Double click each Setup.exe file to start installation of
each software and follow on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
e. It is recommended that the software be run with
desktop composition disabled (a setting in the
Windows Operating System) and as Administrator for
all Windows user accounts. Insufficient privileges may
result in run time errors. Please consult your IT staff if
technical support is required.
9. Start the AGGRO/LINK® Opti8
During the software start-up, the computer will test the
communication. The Program will respond with
AGGREGOMETER READY on the lower right side of the status
bar when communication is established.
a. If communication is not established, the Program will
continue searching and respond with AGGREGOMETER
NOT CONNECTED on the lower right side of the status
bar if connection cannot be established.
6
TM
TM Software
TM
TM TM
and vW CoFactor Opti8
TM
Software on the Computer.