72 | Chapter 2: Installation
Connect to Host Computer
Two cables are shipped with the MultiFlo FX:
If using the serial cable: Plug one end into the RS232 serial port on the
instrument and the other end into an available port on the computer.
If using the USB cable: Plug one end into the USB port on the instrument and
the other end into an available port on the computer.
l If the computer is connected to the Internet, turn on the instrument. Let
Windows
®
automatically locate and install the necessary USB drivers (follow
the online instructions), if applicable or open the link below to download the
drivers.
l Virtual Com Port (VCP) drivers for all Windows operating systems are
available at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
l If the computer is NOT connected to the Internet, install the drivers using the
supplied “Virtual USB Com Port” driver software CD.
n The Home screen must be displayed for the LHC to communicate with the
instrument.
Technical Note: Only one of the two communication ports (COM port) on the
instrument can be used at a time. They cannot be used simultaneously. You
can use USB to connect the MultiFlo FX to the computer or the RS232 serial port to
connect to a BioStack or similar robotic device. But you cannot use both ports
simultaneously, i.e. make sure only one cable is plugged in at a time.
Connect Power Cable
Warning! Power Rating. The MultiFlo FX must be connected to a power
receptacle that provides voltage and current within the specified rating for the system.
Use of an incompatible power receptacle may produce electrical shock and fire hazards.
Warning! Electrical Grounding. Never use a two-prong plug adapter to
connect primary power to the MultiFlo FX. Use of a two-prong adapter disconnects the
utility ground, creating a severe shock hazard. Always connect the system power cord
directly to a three-prong receptacle with a functional ground.
MultiFlo™ FX Multi-Mode Dispenser
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