Dynalab SMP40 - Manual (Page 7)

5. Instrument and Software
Controls
5.1 Instrument
Mains On/Off: This is a rocker type switch found on the left hand side of the
unit. Pressing the “I” switches the unit ON. Pressing the “O”
switches the unit OFF.
Sample Compartment: This lifts to provide access to the sample block which is capable of
holding three capillary sample tubes.
Capillary tubes must be a minimum of 5.0cm in length to
ensure that they can be retrieved from the sample block.
Capillary Storage and Cutter: A compartment is provided for the storage of the glass capillaries
used in the melt determinations and incorporates a device to cut
capillary tubes.
Touch Screen Interface The touch screen interface is used to perform all control
and Display: functions on the SMP40. Live images of the sample compartment,
real-time data on the instrument’s status and the sample block’s
temperature can also be viewed on this display.
USB and Ethernet A USB flash drive can be inserted into the one of the USB ports,
Connections: allowing result files to be copied or moved from the device. If the
unit is to be connected directly to a PC please contact the technical
support department for advice. See page 35 for contact details.
The ethernet port is for service and support use only.
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Capillary Storage
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A/C power
input
ON/OFF Switch
Split Module Release
Mechanism
Touch Screen
Interface and
Display
Sample Compartment
USB and Ethernet
Connections
Figure 2: SMP40 front view
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