Setting Up The Instrument - Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 User Manual

Setting up the Instrument

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SpectraMax M3, M4, M5, and M5
1. Place the instrument on a level surface, away from direct
sunlight, dust, drafts, vibration, and moisture.
2. Turn the instrument around so that the back of the instrument is
facing you as shown in
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3. Insert the round end of the serial cable into the RS-232 serial
port on the back panel of the instrument. (A Keyspan USB
adapter is necessary for a Macintosh computer or a Windows
computer without a serial port; see
information on adapter cables.) Attach the other end to your
computer.
4. Insert the female end of the power cord into the power
receptacle at the rear of the instrument. Connect the male end
to a grounded power outlet of the appropriate voltage. Molecular
Devices recommends that you use a surge protector between
the power cord and the grounded power outlet.
5. Turn the instrument around so that the control panel now faces
you. Ensure no cables run beneath the instrument. Leave at
least three inches between the back of the instrument and the
nearest objects or surfaces to ensure proper ventilation and
cooling.
6. Remove the tape from the cuvette door.
7. Turn on the power to the instrument, wait for the microplate
drawer to open, and remove the tape and protective covering
from the drawer subplate.
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Figure 1-6 Schematic of the back panel
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