4 GETTING STARTED AquaLab TDL
4.3 Preparing AquaLab for Operation
After finding a good location for your AquaLab, plug the power cord
into the back of the unit. The ON/OFF switch is located on the
lower left corner of the AquaLab back panel. When the AquaLab
is turned on, you should see a model name/number screen and then
the main Measurement screen.
Warning: Only use the supplied power cord or one rated for your
AquaLab 4 and certified for the country of use. The cord must be
minimum of 18 AWG and have a rating for 10 Amps or greater.
The Measurement screen shows the water activity (a
w
) in the middle
of the screen, directly above the sample temperature.
Note: Allow your AquaLab a 15 minute warm-up period to ensure
the most accurate readings.
If you have users set up, the User screen appears instead of the
Measurement screen. (See Section 5 for more information on ad-
ministrative settings and user setup.) Select the appropriate user to
begin.
14