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Section 3
InstallatIon
Pinnacle Operators Manual
Pickering Laboratories Inc.
Do not connect the 1/8" Air Barrier tubings to the bottles yet. Lay them carefully in the Reservoir tray. The gas
connections will be completed later in the installation.
Carefully turn on the main gas supply. Switch the toggle valve to the ON position to start gas flow. Let the gas
system purge for about one minute. Check for leaks at the Gas Inlet connection, and check that there is gas
flowing out of the 1/8" tubes.
Switch the toggle valve OFF.
Slide the Pinnacle PCX into place on the bench. Allow a minimum of 3 inches of space for venting at the back of
the instrument.
Computer Connections
RELAY CONNECTIONS
Relay Input Connector can be used to trigger Pinnacle PCX operations.
Connect the relay cable to the Relay Input Connector on the back of the Pinnacle PCX. The opposite end of the
cable will be connected to the HPLC system’s location for relay output. Refer to the HPLC operation manual for
further information.
POWER-UP
Turn on the power switch, but do not operate the buttons.
Upon power-up, the valves will find their home positions. Ensure that this happens.
Check that the LCD displays the status of the instrument.
Software Installation
Insert the CD into the computer and follow the on-screen instructions. The Installation wizard will guide you
through the installation and configuration process.
MULTI INSTRUMENT SUPPORT
Select the number of Pinnacle PCXs that will be connected to the same PC. For each Pinnacle an icon will be
created on the desktop. Configure each instrument separately.
COMMUNICATION METHOD
Select Network or USB cable. These settings can be modified later in the Configuration window of the Pinnacle
PCX software.
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