Gilson 215 - Manual (Page 35)

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Installation
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RS-232 Port
The RS-232 port is used to transfer information
between the liquid handler and a computer. For the
location of the RS-232 port, refer to the diagram on
page 2-16 .
Be sure your computer is turned off before making
any connections.
To connect your computer to the liquid handler,
you’ll need an RS-232 cable. Obtain a cable with
D-connectors that are appropriate for the liquid
handler and your computer. The liquid handler
requires a 25-pin male D-connector. Refer to the
back panel of your computer or its documentation
to determine which type of D-connector it requires.
RS-232 cables are available from Gilson and your
local computer store.
Connecting an RS-232 cable
Attach the male end of the RS-232 cable to the
RS-232 port located on back panel of the Quad-Z
215 Liquid Handler. Tighten the retaining screws.
Attach the female end of the RS-232 cable to the
computer’s RS-232 serial communications port. (Do
not mistake it for the female 25-pin parallel printer
port!) Again, tighten the retaining screws.
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