Eppendorf Mastercycler Gradient - PC Connection and Program Transfer

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10 Interface description
PC connection
The 9 pin PC connection socket (serial interface RS 232) is located above the printer port on the right-hand
side of the device (see Sec. 4.1, Fig. 2.5).
The parameters for the computer are set in the "OPTIONS/GENERAL/Remote" menu.
Selection of transfer rate: Baud rate 19,200, 9,600, 4,800, 2,400 or 1,200
Detailed information about PC connection and the connecting cable required is available on request.
The computer to be connected must correspond to the EN 60950 or UL 1950 regulations.
A special operating manual is available for serial communication. Further information is available on request.
10.2 Program transfer
If programs are stored on a personal card, they can be transferred via the card to other Mastercycler
®
,
Mastercycler
®
gradient and Mastercycler
®
personal devices. Programs created on a Mastercycler
®
personal
can also be transferred to a Mastercycler
®
gradient. The Mastercycler
®
gradient has an additional function,
whereby a Gradient function is added to the temperature command, i.e. a temperature gradient can be built up
in the thermoblock. This function cannot be used when programs are transferred to the Mastercycler
®
and
Mastercycler
®
personal.