Connecting the power and the computer

About this topic

This topic provides instructions on how to connect the Vertical Pipetting Station to a grounded power source and to its controlling computer.

Before you begin

Before you plug in the Vertical Pipetting Station, make sure the laboratory set up requirements have been met. See Laboratory requirements.

 

WARNING Interconnect cables should be routed carefully to prevent trip hazards.

 

CAUTION Operating the Vertical Pipetting Station at the wrong voltage might seriously damage the device.

Connecting the power and computer

The following figure shows the connections on the rear panel.

Figure. Vertical Pipetting Station rear panel

 

 

Item	Connector
1	AC power connector
2	Serial communications port (DB-9) for the controlling computer
3	PUMP I/O port

To connect the Vertical Pipetting Station:

1	Connect the Vertical Pipetting Station power cable by plugging in one end of the cable at the AC power connector on the rear panel as the figure shows. Plug in the other end of the cable at an appropriately grounded electrical socket.

2	Connect the Vertical Pipetting Station serial communications cable by plugging in one end of the cable at the serial communications port on the Vertical Pipetting Station rear panel as the figure shows. Plug in the other end of the cable to the computer that controls the Vertical Pipetting Station.

Be sure to tighten the thumbscrews on the connector.

3	If you are using the Automation Solutions Pump Module, see Setting up a Pump Module for connection details.

Related topics

 

For more information about…	See…
Set up requirements	Laboratory requirements
How to set up the Vertical Pipetting Station	Workflow for setting up the Vertical Pipetting Station
Component locations	Hardware overview