BCT-2000 Software and BCT-128 and BCT-256 User's Guide - Alber

7. BCT-2000 Initial TestBefore connecting equipment for an actual test, check all the BCT components for functionaloperation.First, test the laptop computer. Remove the computer from its shipping case and connect thepower cable. (Refer to the laptop computer manual.) Power up the computer and verify the screendisplays the Windows desktop and the BCT-2000 icon. If it does not, contact Albércorp fortechnical assistance. Power off the computer to end the test.7.1. Initial System TestRefer to drawing BCT-2436-D1110 System Block Diagram for connection of the cables fromthe computer to the BCT-128 or BCT-256 data logging acquisition device. The system has aserial interface, which uses a 9-pin to 9-pin cable. The following steps describe theconnections for proper operation:1. Before making any connections, ensure all equipment is powered off.2. Connect one end of the 9-pin to 9-pin cable to the serial port of the laptop computer.3. Connect the other end of the cable to the BCT computer port.4. Connect the AC power cable to the BCT-128 or BCT-256, and plug the other end into a120VAC 60Hz receptacle.5. Unpack the printer. Plug the AC adapter into the small power receptacle on the printer,and the other end into a 120VAC 60Hz receptacle.6. Connect the male end of the six foot printer cable to the printer cable port near the ACadapter input. Connect the other end to the computer 25-pin D-Sub female connector onthe rear of the unit.7. Load paper into the printer. NOTE: The printer is not required during an actual load test.8. Unpack the CS-2000 if available. Locate the two test cables and one power cable for theunit. The parallel cables each have a female and male D-Sub, 37-pin connector.9. Connect the power cable to the CS-2000 and to a 120VAC 60Hz receptacle.10. Connect one 37-pin cable between the CS-2000 Cell Outputs rear connector and the BCTCells 1-32 connector.11. Connect the other 37-pin cable between the CS-2000 System connector and the Systemconnector on the BCT.12. Power on the four devices: The BCT-128 or 256, the laptop computer, the printer, and theCS-2000.13. Verify the Windows desktop appears.14. Click the BCT2000 icon to start the program.15. On the main menu, select DAM. Verify the BCT relays are clicking.16. On the DAM dialog box, at Display Board, select 1.8