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4
Operating the instrument
An exact description of the measuring methods and basic settings is given in
chapters 7 to 10.
When making a measurement you will work alternately on the K11 instrument and
with the control panel. All manual activities as suspending the probe or positioning
the sample are made on the K11. Programming the measuring procedure and
controlling the motor are carried out using the control panel alone.
4.1
Switching the instrument on and off
4.1.1
Mains switch
To connect and disconnect the K11 from the mains: Use the
back of the housing.
4.1.2
On/Off key on the Control Pad (switch on / standby)
To switch on the K11: Press the key
The instrument will be initialised.
During initialisation a test is made as to whether the battery for the buffer is still
charged and whether the drive and the force sensor are working properly. The
weight currently acting on the force sensor is tared.
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Operating the instrument
POWER
switch on the