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Clarity User Guide, March 1, 2011 - Rev. 1.06
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Chapter 2 – Basic Operation
WARNING
Use only a grounded outlet. Do not defeat the grounding by cutting off the
grounding prong on the power cord, or by using a non-grounding adapter.
NOTE
The power supply module is designed to work with both 115 VAC (60 Hz) and with
230 VAC (50 Hz). A separate power cord is available for each application. In the
U.S., units will be shipped with 115 VAC power cord unless otherwise specified.
WARNING
The back case top should not be removed while the machine is powered ON. Power
the machine OFF and unplug from the wall.
Powering on the Clarity
• Make sure that the Clarity main power switch is in the OFF position. The side of the
switch with the symbol 0 should be depressed.
• Plug one end of the AC power cord into the power supply module. (Fig. 1.3)
• Plug the other end of the AC power supply cord into a grounded outlet.
• Plug the power supply module into the power socket on the rear connector bulkhead
shown in Fig. 1.3.
• At this time you can connect a serial cable for communications from the host computer to
COM 1 or COM 2, 9-pin serial port on the rear bulkhead. This method will require the
use of a null modem at either end of the serial cable.
• Once the unit is properly plugged in, both at the machine and the wall, press the left side
of the power switch (with the symbol l) to apply power to the Clarity. Within 6 to10
seconds, the display should become active and the mechanism should move to locate its
home position.
• Either of the two 9-pin serial ports on the rear bulkhead labeled COM 1 and COM 2 (may
show up in the Interface tab as COM 5 and COM 6 respectively) can be used to set up
serial communications.
Establishing Communications
At this time, you will want to set the communications to your lab software. From the Job
Screen, press EXIT, then select Setup, and then select the Interface tab. Choose the VC
Connection Method, and then set the Baud Rate and COM Port if you are using a serial