Xylem OxiTopIS OC100 - Manual (Page 10)

General Operating Principles Switching On
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Representation of keys and displays:
Example: Pressing the ”Communication” button causes the mode to change to the
”Communication with the measuring heads” mode of operation:
Required
action: press
button.
The instrument displays:
Description of what the action
caused and possible further
request:
Starting communication with the
measuring heads.
Select a menu item using
.
Function keys:
These function keys are used to start or change a function.
Confirmed data and settings are preserved.
Display:
- In selection menus, the selected function or line appear in a lighter font on a
dark
background
- : Symbol for an OxiTop ® -C measuring head
Measuring head:
Each measuring head that receives a command from the controller, indicates this by
a short flashing signal.
Signal tone: This symbol means: A signal tone sounds.
Notes:
Instructions and additional information appear in italics.
Switching on the controller
The current date and time appear
(important for the allocation of
sample numbers).
If the date/time is incorrect,
undertake corrections in
”GLP/Tools”.
The instrument is in the sample
management
(Routine mode,
in the delivery state).
Switching on the measuring heads
The measuring heads are immediately ready for operation. The controller switches
the measuring heads independently on and off during communication.
To avoid malfunctions:
In case of using two or more controllers please pay attention to the following:
Absolutely avoid starting measuring heads simultaneously if the distance
between controllers is less than 3 meters when doing this.