Install Gen5 On The Host Computer; Turn On The Reader; Establish Communication - Biotek Synergy H1 Instructions For Use Manual

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10: Install Gen5 on the Host Computer

11: Turn on the Reader

1. If Gen5 is open, close it now.
2. The reader's power switch is located on the lower-left corner of the front panel. Turn
the reader on. The reader performs a System Test. When the test is complete, the
reader extends the microplate carrier.
The carrier eject button, located next to the reader's power switch, can
be used to extend/retract the microplate carrier.

12: Establish Communication

If using the USB cable, refer to the instructions that shipped with the
USB Driver Software CD to install the necessary drivers.
1. Start Gen5 and log in if prompted. The default System Administrator password is
admin .
Go to the Gen5 main screen:
2.
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Gen5 version 2.x users: From the Task Manager, select
Menu.
•
Gen5 version 1.x users: From the Welcome screen, select
3. Select System > Instrument Configuration
4. Set the Reader Type to
5. Perform one of the following steps:
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Set the Com Port to the computer's COM port to which the reader is connected.
The Synergy H1 is controlled by Gen5 software running on a
host computer. There is a certain sequence of events that
must be followed to ensure that the software is properly
installed and configured. Please follow the instructions
provided in the Gen5 Getting Started Guide to install the
software.
Synergy H1
and click Add
.
Setup > Go to System
System Menu .
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