Hudson Robotics PlateCrane EX - Manual (Page 35)

PlateCrane EX User Manual Hudson Robotics, Inc.
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3. Power Cord/Communication Cable Connection
The power cord plugs into the AC inlet on the rear of the PlateCrane. Input power is
either 120V or 230V, 50 or 60 Hz. The communication cable is connected from the rear
of the PlateCrane to the chosen serial port on the computer (usually COM 1).
4. Power Switch
The power switch is located on the side plate with the power cord and communication
cable (see Figure 11). It has a 0 and 1 engraved on it to show the OFF and ON power
condition of the PlateCrane (refer to Figure11). PlateCrane power is ON when the switch
is pressed in the 1 position and PWR LED on the rear of the PlateCrane is illuminated.
5. Optional Components
The following are additional items available for the PlateCrane:
 Additional Stacks -- Expands PlateCrane capacity of up to 450 microtiter plates
(15 stacks).
 Barcode Reader Kit -- Enables the PlateCrane to identify individual microtiter
plates by using bar code strips on the plates.
 Device Interfaces -- Enables PlateCrane to work in conjunction with specific
laboratory instruments to process microtiter plates.
 Instrument alignment bases – Enables the instruments to be locked to the
PlateCrane so they will not shift.
 Teach Pendant – This enables the end user to attached a teach pendant to the
PlateCrane. The Teach pendant comes with control buttons for the R-axis, Z-axis,
P-axis, Y-axis and also a limp button. The teach pendant saves time during setup,
especially if used in conjunction with the Vision Calibration System.