Specifications
Section 5
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RI Witness™ Basic Operation
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SECTION 5 - RI WITNESS BASIC OPERATION
Electrical Connections
1. In order to secure the USB and power cable into the device there are two silicone tubes
provided that need to be placed around each cable before the cables are clamped in
position.
2. Remove the thumb screw from the cable clamp at the rear of the device.
3. Plug both cables into their connectors with the cables running vertically down.
4. Ret the cable clamp and thumb screw such that the silicone tube is clamped in the slots
in the cable clamp.
Figure 5-1 Hardware Connections
Thumb
Screw
Connection to the Software
Plug the device into the tablet or PC (or powered USB hub) using the USB cable provided
with the device. Once the Windows operating system has recognised the device, open the RI
Witness WorkArea software.
To verify that the RI Witness WorkArea software can communicate successfully, navigate to the
WorkArea Status window, by clicking the yellow triangle or pressing the icon. This will bring
up the WorkArea Status window in which the Sperm Preparation Reader should be listed in the
Connected Devices section with a green tick next to it.
For more detailed set-up information, refer to the RI Witness Software Manual (6-70-121UM).
Figure 5-2 WorkArea Status
PowerMini USB
Cable Clamp
Silicone Tubes