Setting Up The Vp-Itc Instrument - MicroCal VP-ITC User Manual

1.5 Setting Up the VP-ITC Instrument

All VP-ITC and Computer Controller connections and setup must be done with the units
turned off and unplugged to avoid damage.
Components Required for Assembly
Computer Controller with CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Power Cord, (Printer is optional)
VP-ITC Instrument with flat Main Cable, Serial Cable with Adapters, Power Cord
(Please Note: The Pipette Assembly is described is section 1.6).
Setup the Computer Controller
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Set up the Computer Controller following the instructions that came with the computer. It is
advisable to ensure the computer is working properly before proceeding.
Connect the Flat Main Cable
One end of the Flat Main Cable has a 37 pin male connector (labeled 'Cell') that attaches to the
rear of the VP-ITC cell. The other end of the cable has two 37 pin male that attach to the rear of
the computer. The connector labeled 'J1' is for the D/A (digital to analog) I/O (input-output)
computer board. The connector labeled 'J2' is for the A/D (analog to digital) I/O board.
(Note: The J2 connector cable will be slightly shorter than the J1 connector cable. Also, the 37
pin plugs are wider on one side than the other to allow the cable to fit in one direction only. If a
contortion of the cable appears necessary to accommodate the appropriate connections contact
MicroCal for assistance.)
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Connect each of the two Flat Main Cable connectors (labeled J1 & J2) to their appropriate 37
pin female connector at the rear of the host Computer Controller. (The connectors at the rear
of the Computer Controller will also be labeled J1 and J2.)
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Connect the main cable end labeled 'CELL' to the cell connector, located at the back of the
VP-ITC instrument (labeled 4, on the next page).
Connect the Serial Cable with Adapters
The serial cable consists of a phone type cable with two 9 pin serial adapters; one adapter is
labeled 'PC' while the other is labeled 'CELL'. The end labeled 'PC' is to be attached to the
serial port (Com 1 or Com A) of the Computer Controller at J3. The end labeled 'CELL' is to be
attached to the back of the VP-ITC. (Note: Failure to connect the labeled serial connectors
correctly will prevent the VP-ITC injection system from operating properly.)
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Connect the end of the serial cable with the adapter labeled 'PC' to the Computer Controller
at the connector labeled J3.
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Connect the other end of the serial cable, with the adapter labeled 'CELL' to the back of the
VP-ITC (labeled 6, on the next page).
Connect the Mains Power Cord
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Connect the power cord to the inlet power receptacle located on the back of the VP-ITC.
Connect the power plug only to a mains power supply receptacle with a 3 wire, protective
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