BenchSmart
™
96
Tabletop Terminal Kit
Conversion Instruction Sheet
Convert Tablet for Benchtop Use
Introduction
This accessory kit (Part # 30321288, Tabletop Terminal Kit) converts the tablet to
a free-standing unit for exibility and use on the benchtop, while not attached to the
BenchSmart 96 articulating arm.
To begin, switch off power to both the BenchSmart 96 and the tablet. Prepare a clean
workspace with a soft pad such as a clean lab towel.
Contents of Kit
USB Cable (1)
Feet (2)
RJ45
USB
USB-RJ45
Cable (1)
Power Adapter with
interchangeable plugs (1)
Installation
Electrical Safety
1. With the instrument powered off, carefully remove the tablet from the articulated arm. Press the
locking tab on the arm mount toward the tablet and slide the tablet up and off the connector.
2. Place the tablet carefully on the prepared workspace with the screen facing downward.
3. With a soft cloth, clean the at parts of the tablet where the feet will attach.
4. Each foot has an adhesive tape strip. Remove the protective backing from the adhesive strip on
one foot (see below – A) and carefully position the foot on the tablet with the thick part of the
wedge at the back of the tablet (see below – B). Repeat for the other foot (see below – C). When
the feet are correctly in position, press them rmly in place for 15-20 seconds.
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B CA
Note: The locking tab is located behind the tablet on the arm
block (indicated by the red arrow in the picture).
This product is packaged with a 5VDC, 2000 mA LPS certied power supply. If replacement is
needed, contact Rainin or METTLER TOLEDO (www.mt.com/rainin – “Contact us” button).
Contents of Kit
USB Cable (1)
Feet (2)
RJ45
USB
USB-RJ45
Cable (1)
Power Adapter with
interchangeable plugs (1)
Connections
5. Turn the tablet over onto its feet (see below – A). Note that the tablet angle can be increased by
extending the tab on each leg (see below – B).
A B
1. Two knurled screws at the top of the back panel hold the top cover in place. Loosen and remove
these screws.
2. Remove the top cover to make the cable connections. The cable will feed though one of the
openings in the cutaway section in either back corner.
3. Connect the USB end of the cable to the USB port on the tablet as shown below.
4. Pull the rubber plug from the power port next to the USB port, then connect the power cord
connector to the power port on the tablet as shown below. The tablet is battery powered and
needs to be plugged in to charge.
a. Disconnect the original (blue) cable. The original cable
can be folded inside the compartment as depicted here.
b. Push the RJ45 connector on the new cable through
the opening. (Note: Pushing the connector through the
opening may force the protective rubber cover off the
connector. Simply slide the rubber cover back on the
connector when it is through the opening.)
c. Connect the RJ45 connector to the port (see red arrow).
d. Replace the top cover and attach it with the two knurled
screws.
USB Connector
Power Connector
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Oakland, CA 94621 USA
Phone: +1 510 564 1600
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BenchSmart
™
96
5. Locate the appropriate plug from the kit and slide it into the power adapter.
6. Connect the power adapter to grounded wall power.
7. Switch on the power to the BenchSmart 96 (see below - A) and the tablet
(see below B).
Note: If the tablet battery is completely drained, it may take a few minutes of
charging before the tablet can be started.
8. The tablet is now ready to use on the benchtop.
A B
Simplied Wiring Diagram
Back of BenchSmart 96
RJ45 connector inside
BenchSmart
Tablet
USB-RJ45
cable
Tablet Power Cord
BenchSmart 96
Power Cord
Grounded
Wall
Power
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