Hudson Robotics Dried Blood Spot Processor User Manual
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SECTION III
Machine Operation
A. Start-Up
1. Cable Connections
Computer - connect the computer power cable.
Mouse - connect the mouse cable to the computer backpanel.
Keyboard – connect the keyboard cable the the PS/2 port on the handheld scanner
Computer Monitor (optional) - connect the monitor communications cable to the
computer; plug monitor to wall outlet.
USB to RS232 Converter (optional) – connect the USB converter to the computer
using the supplied USB cable.
Footswitch - connect the 4 pin plug on the footswitch cable to the 4 pin receptacle
marked “Footswitch” on the processor back panel.
Stationary Barcode - using the supplied serial cable, connect the 9-pin female to an
RS232 port on the computer or the optional USB to RS232 converter.
Hand-Held Barcode - using the supplied barcode reader cable, connect one end of
the cable to the computer's keyboard input port and plug the keyboard into the other
end.
Controller - using the supplied serial cable, connect the 9-pin female to an RS232
port on the computer or the optional USB to RS232 converter.
AC Power - using the 3 conductor detachable line cord, connect the female end to the
connector marked “AC Power” on the processor back panel.
Pneumatic - using the ¼-inch quick-connect fitting on the processor back panel, run
a flexible ¼-inch air line from a source of clean, dry air rated at 80-100 psi. This air
is required to power the punch.
2. Power-Up The Processor
Step 1:
Connect all cables as outlined in Section III.A.1.