Cannon Instrument SimpleVIS - Manual (Page 13)

Unpack your SimpleVIS ® Viscometer
Remove all packing materials from the components. The SimpleVIS ®
Viscometer should be placed on a stable laboratory table or bench.
1. Verify that you have received all components for the SimpleVIS
®
Viscometer. Report missing items to CANNON ® Instrument Company
immediately.
2. Inspect each component for signs of damage. Report damages to the
shipper and CANNON ® Instrument Company immediately.
3. Retain all packing materials until the instrument is connected and
functioning properly. If any component(s) must be returned to CANNON ®
Instrument Company, the damaged item(s) should be packaged in the
included shipping case.
Setting up your SimpleVIS ® Viscometer
Complete the following rear panel electrical connections:
1. Plug the AC/DC power adapter into the power connector on the rear
panel of the instrument. The connector will only go in one way correctly.
Make sure the power switch on the AC/DC adapter is off.
2. Plug the power cord into the AC/DC adapter. Plug the other end of the
power cord into an appropriate AC Mains outlet matching the voltage
requirements indicated on the AC/DC adapter.
3. Do not turn on the AC/DC adapter switch at this time.
(Optional printer: Plug the 9 pin serial printer cable into the RS232-C port on
the rear panel of the instrument. Then plug the other end into the printer.)
Complete the following tubing connections:
1. Locate the glass waste bottle and securely (but not overly) tighten the
bottle cap to ensure an air-tight seal. Place the bottle in the holder on the
top rear of the SimpleVIS ® Viscometer.
2. Connect both pieces of the1/8” transparent tubing into the bottle cap.
3. Make sure that the waste line extends into the cap further than the
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