Maxwell ® Sample Track Software; Operational Setup - Promega Maxwell 16 MDx Operating Manual

4.D. Maxwell Sample Track Software
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To use the Maxwell
to the Maxwell 16 MDx Instrument. See the Technical Manual supplied with the software for more information.
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To install the software, place the CD containing the Maxwell
computer, and follow the on-screen instructions. During installation the Maxwell
check to see if Microsoft
installed on your computer. If necessary, the Maxwell
applications, which are supplied on the Maxwell
computer to the RS-232 port of the Maxwell
computer to the USB port on the Maxwell
port, use the supplied Tripp Lite
the Tripp Lite adaptor, you must first load the driver from the minidisk in the Tripp Lite
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in the CD drive of your computer and follow the instructions supplied in the Tripp Lite
Connect the bar code reader to the USB port on the side of the instrument.
Users who wish to print run data directly can connect a serial printer to the RS-232 port of the Maxwell
Instrument and print (see Section 6).
4.E. Operational Setup
Using the Touch Screen
Note: In the instructions below, screen names are presented in bold type, and on-screen options are presented in
italics.
The Maxwell ® 16 MDx touch screen allows the user to select options. Most screens contain a series of navigation
buttons that allow the user to scroll up and down easily between options. The touch screen buttons are the same as
those on the keypad (see Figure 3), and they perform the same functions. Selection may be made using either set
of buttons. The Run/Stop button is located on the bottom right of the touch screen.
Switching on the Instrument
Once the shipping anchors and all the packaging materials have been removed, the UV bulb installed and the
peripherals attached, you can connect the instrument to a power outlet. Ensure that the On/Off switch is in the Off
position. The power switch is located next to the power cord connection on the back of the instrument. Connect
the power cord to the back of the Maxwell
Section 1.E for power requirements. Switch instrument on using the On/Off switch.
Every time the instrument is powered on, it will perform a self-diagnostic test before opening the Home screen.
The platform, plunger bar and magnetic rod assembly are moved to check operation, and the UV light is briefly
switched on to ensure that the bulb is functioning.
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Sample Track Software, you need to load the software onto a computer that will be connected
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Windows Installer Version 3.1 and Microsoft
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adaptor to connect the USB port of the computer to the RS-232 cable. To use
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Sample Track Software in the CD drive of your
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Sample Track installer will prompt you to install these
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Sample Track CD. Once the software is loaded, connect the
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16 MDx Instrument using the RS-232 cable. Do not connect your
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16 MDx Instrument. If your computer does not have a serial
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16 MDx Instrument, and plug the power cord into a wall outlet. See
Sample Track program will
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.NET Framework Version 2.0 are
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box. Place the minidisk
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instruction manual.
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16 MDx
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