Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter includes instructions for unpacking
and setting up the PowerWave and instructions
for connecting printers and/or serial devices.
The Operating Environment
For best operation, install Bio-Tek’s PowerWave on a level surface in an area where
ambient temperatures between 18°C (65°F) and 40°C (104°F) can be maintained. The
reader is sensitive to extreme environmental conditions. Conditions to avoid are:
• Excessive humidity: Condensation directly on the sensitive electronic
circuits can cause the instrument to fail internal self checks.
• Excessive ambient light: Bright sunlight or strong incandescent light can
reduce the linear performance range and affect the instrument’s readings.
• Dust: Optical density readings may be affected by extraneous particles
(such as dust) in the microplate wells. A clean work area is necessary to
ensure accurate readings.
Unpacking and Repackaging the Instrument
• If the shipping box has been damaged, inspect the instrument for visible
dents and scratches as you unpack it.
• If the reader is damaged, notify the carrier and your manufacturer’s
representative. Keep the shipping cartons and the packing material for
the carrier's inspection. The manufacturer will arrange for repair or
replacement of your instrument immediately, before the shipping-related
claim is settled.
• If the reader is shipped to the factory for repair or replacement, it must
be carefully repackaged using the original packing materials. Shipping
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