Multichannel Systems Roboocyte2 Manual - Manual (Page 25)

Setting Up Hardware and Software
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Electrical Connections
Please note that the Roboocyte2 needs to be connected to the Gilson GX-271 via the Gilson 508
Interface Module.
1. Connect the Gilson z-arm to the z-arm port of the GX-271.
2. Connect the two solenoid valves of the transfer port station to the solenoid valve ports. Make
sure that the cable labeled 1 is connected to the left, and the cable 2 connected to the right port,
as shown in the preceding illustration.
3. Connect the RS232 port of the Gilson 508 Interface Module to the Roboocyte2's serial port
with the provided standard serial cable (see "Connecting the Roboocyte2").
4. Connect the GSIOC port of the Gilson 508 Interface Module to the GSIOC socket of the Gilson
liquid handler with the provided GSIOC cable.
5. Connect the Minipuls peristaltic pump (MP3) to the (same) GSIOC socket of the Gilson liquid
handler with the provided GSIOC cables.
6. Connect the Minipuls peristaltic pump to the power line with the appropriate power cable.
7. Connect the power socket of the Gilson 508 Interface Module to the power line via the provided
external power supply.
8. Connect the power socket of the Gilson liquid handler to the power line with the appropriate
power cable.