Bio-Rad PDQuest 2-D Analysis Software - Manual (Page 16)

PC and the connector on the camera top. Secure the cable through the clips on the back
of the camera arm. See Section 2.2 for correct sequence of camera driver &
PCI card installation.
Fig. 10. Rear panel connections.
2.8 Power "ON' Startup Sequence
Before powering on and opening the software, make sure that all the cables have been correctly
installed.
It is important for the correct sequence of devices to be powered on. The computer must be
turned on and fully booted up before the spot cutter is turned on. If the spot cutter is on first, or if
the computer is re-booted while the spot cutter is on, several commands will not be communicated.
The symptoms are: lights not turning on, and cutting tip not spinning with cut. When powering
up the spot cutter system (including computer) use the following sequence:
1. Turn on the computer and let it boot up fully to its operating system. Do not open
PDQuest yet.
3. Turn on the spot cutter (switch the front black I/O switch to I), wait a second, then push
the yellow "Start/Pause" button. Let the spot cutter run through its home position routine
until it returns to the back right position (park position) and stops moving.
4. Turn on the camera with the black rocker switch on top of the camera. The green light on
the top indicates the power is on.
5. Open PDQuest and go to either Basic Excision Tool, or Excision Gel Selection.
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