Bio-Rad ChromLab™ Software - Manual (Page 114)

3 | Preparing the Instrument
112 | NGC Chromatography Systems and ChromLab Software
To connect an external device to the DAC A and DIGITAL OUT ports
1. On the back of the SIM, firmly grasp the DAC A connector and pull it straight
out of its port.
Note: ChromLab supports solely the DAC A port. When connecting an
analog instrument to the SIM, use the DAC port on the right (DAC A).
2. (Optional) If you want the NGC instrument to trigger the device to start
measuring data, also remove the DIGITAL OUT connector and perform the
steps that follow.
3. Locate the green flathead screwdriver included in the SIM’s accessory kit.
4. Loosen the positive and ground screws on the DAC A connector and terminal 2
screw on the DIGITAL OUT connector.
Note: Terminal 1 on the DIGITAL OUT connector is reserved for the
autosampler. Do not insert the trigger wire into terminal 1. Terminal 2 is the
second screw from the right.
5. Locate the output cable that ships with your DAC device.
6. If connectors are attached to both ends of the cable, remove the connector that
does not insert into your device.
Tip: Alternatively, contact the manufacturer for a suitable cable.
7. If necessary, strip the plastic wire coating off the wires so that they are
exposed.
8. Determine the positive, ground, and trigger wires on the cable.