Bio-Rad VersaFluor™ Fluorometer User Manual
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Fig. 4.7. Print averaging menus.
4.7 Setting the Clock
The date and time information is sent to the printer or computer when the fluorometer is
turned on. This information is also sent to the serial port during timed or kinetic reading. Press
the CLOCK SETUP button from the third menu to access the clock setup parameters (Figure 4.8).
Use the arrow (—>) to scroll between the date and time. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to
raise and lower the values. Press EXIT to leave this menu.
Fig. 4.8. The date and time menus.
4.8 Serial Port Functions
The VersaFluor Fluorometer has the ability to communicate with an external printer or
computer via the serial port located at the back of the instrument. The VersaFluor Fluorometer
sends the data to these peripherals as ASCII text. The VersaFluor Thermal Printer, Model
DPU-414 can be used with the VersaFluor Fluorometer (see Section 3.4 for printer set-up).
When connecting the VersaFluor to an external printer (not the VersaFluor printer) or com-
puter, a "null-modem" cable should be used. The correct pin-out for this cable is described on
the next page. Check the printer or computer for the correct serial port connector end (male
or female).
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RANGE SET
PRINT 00000
ZERO SETUP
AVRG
GAIN
1 SEC
LOW
MORE
EXIT
CLOCK LAMP SAMPLE
SETUP
ON
SET#1
EXIT
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UP
DOWN
—>
EXIT