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Packing List
V
ERSA
S
TAR
meters and meter kits include the following items:
·
Meter-attached electrode stand
·
Universal power adapter
·
Literature CD
·
Printed quick start guide
·
USB computer cable
·
Meter test
certificate
Each V
ERSA
S
TAR
meter is fully tested and certified by Thermo Fisher Scientific and a certificate
of calibration is included with each meter and measurement module system.
For specific measurement module and kit contents, refer to the
Ordering Information
section.
Visit our website at
www.thermoscientific.com/OrionMeters
to download the complimentary
Thermo
Scientific
™
Orion
™
Star Com
™
data transfer computer software and latest V
ERSA
S
TAR
USB driver.
Intended Use
Please read this reference guide thoroughly. Any use outside of these instructions may
invalidate the meter warranty and cause permanent damage to the meter.
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Using the Universal Power Adapter
A universal power adapter (Catalog Number STARA-PWR) with US, EU, UK and China plug
plates
is included with the V
ERSA
S
TAR
meter.
This universal power adapter is specifically for use with V
ERSA
S
TAR
meters. Use of other
power adapters can damage the meter and void the warranty.
1.
Select the appropriate plug plate for the power outlet that will be used.
2.
Remove the clear plastic cover from the groove on the back of the power adapter.
3.
Slide the appropriate plug plate into the groove on the back of the power adapter.
4.
Connect the assembled power adapter to a power outlet and the meter input labeled
POWER. The use of a surge protector or uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is also
recommended.
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Attaching the Electrode Stand
The electrode stand can be attached to either side of the meter and up to
two stands can be
attached to each meter. A weighted base (Catalog Number STARA-HB) is also available to
support the stand without a meter.
1.
Open the box containing the electrode stand. The box will include a base plate, electrode
arm, pivot pin, electrode holder, ATC spacer and RDO clip.
2.
Turn the meter over, with the meter display facing down, on a clean dry surface.
3.
Identify the side of the meter that the stand will be installed on and remove the screw
between the circles on that side of the meter.
4.
Align the base plate of the stand with the circles on the meter.
5.
Replace the screw from step 3 to attach the base plate to the meter.
6.
Turn the meter over, with the meter display facing up.
7.
Insert the electrode arm into the metal post on the base plate.
8.
Connect the electrode holder to the electrode arm using the pivot pin.
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Meter Connections
1.
Connect a Thermo Scientific
™
Orion
™
Star
™
stirrer probe (Catalog Number 096019) to the
STIRRER 1 and/or STIRRER 2 input on the meter. The Orion Star stirrer probes are
controlled and powered by the meter, eliminating the need for magnetic stir bars and plates.
Ø
The STIRRER 1 and STIRRER 2 inputs can be assigned to each channel and the
stirrer speed can be set using the
Instrument Settings
setup menu.
2.
For data transfer to a computer, connect a cable to the MINI B USB or RS232 input on the
meter and the corresponding input on the computer.
3.
For data transfer to a printer, connect a cable to the MICRO AB USB or RS232 input on the
meter and the corresponding input on the printer.
4.
Review the meter output settings (Communication, Printing, Printing Format) in the
Instrument Settings
setup menu to ensure the meter output settings are correct to
interface
the meter with a printer or computer.
The following image shows the meter back panel without any modules connected.
Connector
Function
MICRO AB USB
Use for data output to a USB printer
STIRRER 1
Accepts an Orion Star stirrer probe, which is controlled
and powered by the meter
RS232
Use the RS232 cable (Cat. No. 1010053) for bi-directional communication and data
transfer via RS232
MINI B USB
Use the USB cable (included with meter) for bi-directional communication and data
transfer via USB
STIRRER 2
Accepts the
Orion Star stirrer probe, which is controlled and powered by the meter
POWER
Connect the universal power adapter (included with meter) to power the meter.
Remove and reconnect the power adapter to reboot the meter
GND
Ground receptacle used to reduce interference
generated by other equipment
MINI B USB
STIRRER 2
POWER
GND
MICRO AB USB
STIRRER 1
RS232
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