Bio-Rad CFX Automation System II - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 1: CFX Automation System II Installation
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Software Installation
CFX Manager Software 3.1.1620 or higher must be installed first to run the CFX Automation
System II. Refer to the CFX System instruction manual (bulletin #10021337) for detailed
instructions on CFX Manager Software installation.
The CFX Automation Control Software must be installed on the computer by a user with
administrative privileges. To install CFX Automation Control Software 2.0 or higher:
1. Place the CFX Automation Control Software CD in the computer CD drive.
2. Double click setup.exe to launch the software installation.
3. Click box for Accept license agreement. Click Install.
4. Click Extract for FTDI Chip CDM Drivers.
5. Click Next on the software installation screen.
6. Click Finish to exit device driver installation wizard.
Fig. 10. Rear panel of the CFX Automation System II.
USB connector Power switch Power cord
receptacle
3. Connect the power cord to the receptacle on the back of the plate handler (Figure 10).
4. Plug the plate handler AC power cord into a grounded 100 V, 120 V, or 240 V outlet.
5. Plug the computer AC power cord and the computer monitor AC power cord into
appropriate power outlet.
WARNING! Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet only. Use only a standard
IEC 60320-style power cord appropriate for your country. Equipment is Class 1 and must be
connected to an outlet that has proper grounding to ensure safety. The power inlet is a basic
disconnect device and should be positioned for easy access.