Bibby Scientific Stuart Colony Counter SC6 Plus Instrucciones De Funcionamiento página 5

a red LED spot at the top left hand corner of the
display will be visible:
correct
reset
ave
save
Figure 5: Active averaging facility on the SC6
To resume counting press the <average> key
again. When the count is complete, press and
hold the <correct/reset> key until the display
returns to zero. This will clear the memory of
saved counts.
When all counting is completed switch the unit
OFF at the mains.
Printing results
Ensure the colony counter is off. Plug the printer
into the port on back of the SC6 Plus (see fig 2)
and connect the printer to the mains. Turn the
SC6 Plus on.
To print the results of a single dish, complete the
count and then press the <save> key to confirm.
Three dashes will appear on the screen. Press the
<print> key and the printer will be activated.
Remove the dish and press the <save> key again
followed by RESET to set the display to zero. You
can now count another dish.
To print the results of multiple dishes, count each
dish in turn pressing the <save> key after each
count. The results can be printed by pressing the
<print> key whenever the three dashes appear
on the screen. The printed results will include all
the dishes counted up to that point.
When the count and print is complete, press and
hold the <correct/reset> key until the display
returns to zero. This will clear the memory of
saved counts.
print
average
Transfering data to a computer
Turn the SC6 Plus off and connect to a computer
using the USB cable provided.
Turn on the computer and install the free SC6
Software*.
Turn on the SC6 Plus and count either single or
multiple plates following the directions above.
Now when the <print> key is pressed the data
will be sent to the computer programme.
Turning the audible counting bleep
ON or OFF
Turn the unit off at the mains ON/OFF switch.
Hold the <save> key down and switch the unit
ON at the mains ON/OFF switch.
Select either 'ON' or OFF using the <correct/
reset> key.
To confirm, press the <average> key.
The colony counter is now ready to use.
To turn the bleep on, repeat steps 1 to 5.
Cleaning the receiver plate
The receiver plate can easily be removed for
cleaning.
To remove, make sure that the instrument is
switched off at the mains. Tip the colony counter
upside down to remove the plate. Clean the plate
using a damp cloth only. Once cleaned the plate
should be returned to the colony counter.
Replacement plates are available (see Spares and
Accessories section).
* This can de downloaded from the Stuart
website at www.stuart-equipment.com
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