Metrohm 845 Eluent Synthesizer - Manual (Page 16)

2 Installation
845 Eluent Synthesizer / Instructions for Use 8.845. 8001EN
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2.3 Connection to PC
The 845 Eluent Synthesizer is controlled by the «Mix Control» PC soft-
ware (see Section 3).
System requirements
• Processor: Pentium III
• Main memory: 256 MB RAM
• Free memory space: 100 MB for program files
• CD-ROM drive
• Connection: one free USB slot (type A)
Microsoft Windows TM 2000 or Windows TM XP or Windows TM Vista
must be used as the operating system.
Installation
To connect the instrument and install the software proceed as follows:
1 Installing the «Mix Control» program
• Insert installation CD in CD disk drive.
• If autostart has not been activated for the CD drive: select
<Start> and Run . Search for the Setup.exe file on the in-
stallation CD and click on <OK> .
• Click on " Mix Control " and follow the instructions of the
setup program.
2 Connection 845 - PC
• Connect the 845 Eluent Synthesizer (socket "Controller" 12)
to a USB connection (type A) of your computer with the
6.2151.000 Cable (see the instruction manual for your
computer).
• A system test will automatically be carried out on the 845
Eluent Synthesizer.
• The LED "Power" 1 lights up when the system test has been
completed and the instrument is ready for use.
The plug for connection of the 845 Eluent Synthesizer is fitted with a
"pull-out protection device" which prevents the cable from being
pulled out accidentally. When you wish to insert or remove the plug
you must first pull back the outer plug sleeves (marked with arrows).
You can extend the connection with a commercially available USB ex-
tension cable (type A/m – type A/f). The length of the connection
should not exceed 5 m. If you require a longer connection then you
must use a USB signal amplifier. Up to five USB signal amplifiers can
be connected in series; this allows a maximum extension of 25 m.