Eppendorf Mastercycler pro - Manual (Page 25)

Installation
Mastercycler pro
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4.3.3 Connecting Mastercycler pro to an existing Mastercycler ep
You can extend an existing system of one or more Mastercycler ep devices with a corresponding control
panel using devices of the Mastercycler pro series.
Prerequisites
Before a Mastercycler pro can be connected to an existing Mastercycler ep system, the software of the
control panel and of the connected Mastercycler ep has to be updated. For more information, contact the
Eppendorf branch for your country (see back cover flap).
1. Follow the instructions in the Mastercycler ep operating manual to update the control panel software.
2. After restarting the control panel, synchronize all connected Mastercycler ep with the control panel.
3. Shut down the control panel (see p. 54) and switch off all Mastercycler ep devices.
4. Set the address of the new Mastercycler pro to the next free address number.
5. Connect the cables and define the Term settings.
6. Switch all devices on and register them at the control panel.
The Mastercycler pro is displayed as an additional cycler node on the control panel.
4.3.4 Using the USB ports
The control panel of the Mastercycler pro has two USB ports (see Fig. 2-3 on p. 10) for connecting a
mouse, printer, storage medium or the self test USB key.
 If you would like to use more than two USB devices at the control panel at the same time, you can make
use of a USB hub.
When operating the Mastercycler pro with a Mastercycler ep control panel (without USB
connections), the following restrictions apply:
• The self test function is not available.
• The PDF file format is not available for exporting programs, protocols and log files.
• No USB devices can be connected. Information for connecting a PS/2 mouse can be found
in the Mastercycler ep operating manual.
Example:
If you already operate two Mastercycler ep devices, set the address of the new
Mastercycler pro to 03.