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Connection and Loading SoftwarePicodrop uses an external switch-mode power supply that will accept any mains voltage from 100 to 240V AC at 47 to63Hz. If the correct mains plug has not been supplied an alternative lead or plug may be fitted. If in doubt consult aqualified electrician.Use only the power supply module supplied, other makes, although similar, may damage the unit or cause erraticperformance. Connect the jack plug from the power supply module to the jack socket on the rear of the Picodrop. Thenswitch on the supply.The LED on the front of the unit should be illuminated. If it does not, check all connections are made correctly and thatthe supply is switched on at the mains switch.Connect the instrument to a suitable PC using the short Ethernet cable supplied.Power input (12V DC)Ethernet portNote: The instrument should be connected directly to the Ethernet port, other configurations are not supported.To install the Picodrop software, insert the CD ROM supplied in the CD Drive of the computer. The disc should autorun,if it does not please go to Windows Explorer, right click on the Picodrop disk and select Autoplay. Once the software isinstalled it is necessary to setup the Ethernet connection following the steps described on the next page.Minimum specification for the PCMicrosoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2, Vista® or Windows® 7512Mb RAM2.8GHz Pentium® 4 or 1.6GHz Core Solo or Core DuoA Microsoft® DirectX® 9 compatible graphics card with at least 64Mb of on-board RAM, e.g. Nvidia GeForce 5900 orbetter200Mb of free disc space.One Ethernet portIf downloading software from the Internet, please click on the „Setup‟ file. The software will install automatically, leavinga shortcut on the desktop to the Picodrop interface.10
Setting the IP Addresses in a Windows Vista Systems & Windows 7Open the Control Panel by pressing the Start button and then selecting Control PanelNow select “Network and Sharing” then select “manage network connections” from the menu on the left, you may needto consult the manual for your computer system to find out which controller to use.Double click on the wired Ethernet connection shown in the „Local Area Connection‟<strong>11</strong>
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Page 4 and 5: Potential Safety HazardsElectricalS
Page 6 and 7: Instrument OverviewThe Picodrop ®
Page 8 and 9: Instrument Set UpHardware installat
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