Biotek EL800 - Page 8

iv | Preface
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Standard Model ...................................................................................... 6
Ultraviolet/UV Model ............................................................................... 7
Narrow Beam/NB Model........................................................................... 8
Product Support & Service........................................................................ 10
Contacting the Technical Assistance Center .............................................. 10
Returning Instruments for Service/Repair................................................. 10
Chapter 2: Installation ................................................................... 11
Unpacking and Inspecting the ELx800™ ..................................................... 12
Unpacking the Instrument and Its Accessories .......................................... 13
Setting Up the ELx800 ............................................................................. 17
Operating Environment.......................................................................... 17
Electrical Connections............................................................................ 17
Power-Up and System Test .................................................................... 18
ELx800 Main Menu................................................................................ 18
Configuring Global Default Options .......................................................... 19
Connecting a Printer to the ELx800 ......................................................... 20
Setting Up the Serial Port for Communications With Other Devices................. 22
Attaching the Cable............................................................................... 22
Installing Software on the Host PC .......................................................... 22
Setting Communication Parameters......................................................... 22
Installing Additional Filters ....................................................................... 24
Checking the Reader’s Filter Table Setting ................................................ 26
Repackaging and Shipping the ELx800 ....................................................... 28
Before Repackaging the Instrument......................................................... 28
Repackaging the ELx800 and Its Accessories ............................................ 29
Preparing the Shipping Container ............................................................ 35
Chapter 3: Operation ...................................................................... 37
ELx800 Front Panel ................................................................................. 38
Overview ............................................................................................... 40
Recommendations for Achieving Optimum Performance................................ 40
System Startup ...................................................................................... 41
Main Menu ............................................................................................. 42
Define ................................................................................................... 44