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of the instrument and how to connect the instrument to the computer. The sixth chapter is
dedicated to the cell connection in different configurations. The seventh chapter deals with the
advanced features. Useful accessories are described in the eighth part. Finally calibration,
maintenance and specifications are shown in the two last parts.
NOTE: WHEN AN USER RECEIVES A NEW UNIT FROM THE FACTORY, THE SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE
ARE INSTALLED AND UP TO DATE. THE INSTRUMENT IS READY FOR USE. IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE
UPGRADED.
1.1 Instruments description
1.1.1 Single channel/Multichannels/internal boosters
Depending on the instrument selected, the number of channels and the option (low
current/boosters) may be different.
Limit of instrument configuration:
VSP-300 horizontal chassis accepts a maximum of 4 booster boards (10 A and 2A) and
these boosters have to be inserted in the slots #1 to #4 (not #5 and #6).
VSP-300 vertical chassis accepts a maximum of 4 booster boards (10 A and 2 A) and
these boosters can be inserted in any slot.
Because of power limitation, VMP-300 chassis accepts a maximum of 12 booster boards
if powered with 110Vac electrical network. They can be inserted in any slot.
The numbering of the slots is explained hereafter (Fig.2 to Fig. 4)
A description of the instruments is as follows:
Table 1: General description of the instruments.