Chapter 2 Setup
OsmoTECH XT Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer Service Guide
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2.3 Connecting to a network (optional)
To connect the OsmoTECH XT to a laboratory
information system (LIS) and/or to a local area network
(LAN), plug an Ethernet cable that connects to the
network into the Ethernet port on the back of the
OsmoTECH XT unit (see Rear view).
NOTE: You must also configure the communication
settings in the OsmoTECH XT software. For more
information, see Setting up networking
communications.
2.4 Powering up the instrument
1. Connect the power cord to the back of the
instrument and insert the plug into the power outlet.
2. Power on the instrument using the rocker switch on
the back by pressing the side marked with the
symbol
When the unit powers up, the Welcome screen appears.
3. After a few moments, the OsmoTECH XT Home
screen appears.
From the Home screen, you can initiate sample
testing and view the results. Initially, the instrument
shows a status of Ready.
4. If one of the following messages appears after
starting up, follow the associated instructions:
• Preventative Maintenance Required - Perform any
scheduled maintenance and record it on the
DIAGNOSTICS>MAINTENANCE screen (see
Logging preventative maintenance).
• Installation date not set. Refer to the User Guide -
Follow the instructions in the next section (Setting
the installation date).
Setting the installation date
If the installation date of the instrument has not been
entered into the system, an Installation date not set.
Refer to the User Guide message appears the first time
an instrument powers up. If the installation date is not
set, this message reappears every hour.
Complete the following steps to enter the installation
date to disable this message and enable the preventative
maintenance reminders based on this date.
1. Press >DIAGNOSTICS>MAINTENANCE and log in.
2. Press the INSTALLATION tab.
3. Press the Installation Date field, select a date
(required) from the calendar, and press OK.
4. Press EDIT (optional - up to 1024 characters) to add
information regarding the installation date.
5. Press Save.
6. Press Exit to return to the Diagnostics menu.
NOTE: After saving the installation date, the date can only
be changed using the Service account.
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