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 ==== Directions for Setting up the WCM-3000 in the Lab ====
+. Connect the Spade Terminals to the Binding Posts on the DC power distribution panel installed below the table. The cable attached to each spade terminal is labeled with a description, and a +/-. Ensure that the negative spade terminals are attached to the negative (black) binding posts, and that the positive spade terminals are attached to the positive (red) binding posts.
+. Check to make sure that the spade terminals are connected to the SEA box via the cable labeled "WCM-HWB Power Cable"
+.Plug in and turn on the Laboratory DC power supply under the table. There is a series of outlets under the table that you should use to do this.
+. Use a multimeter to check the voltage on the test points. These will be two binding posts which do not sport connected spade terminals. The voltage should be 28 volts, adjust the Laboratory DC power supply gently and as needed to achieve this goal.
+. Once you have confirmed you have the correct voltage, click the red switch on the DC power distribution panel. This will send power to your attached spade terminals, so ensure that you are safe and ready to perform this step.
+. Turn on the computer that is installed on the rack using the black power switch and wait for it to boot up. This can be a time consuming stage, that does not mean you did anything wrong. If you are worried about finding the correct switch, it is beneath a printed label which reads "36 pounds". The weight label is not important for this specific process, but it can help you navigate the machinery!
+. On the m300 box that is on the rack, you will need to flip two metal switches, one for system power and one for element power. Both will be needed to engage the WCM-3000, otherwise it will not work. A good way to troubleshoot this process is to assess the amplitude on the Laboratory DC power supply, and ensure that power is being drawn.
+. When you see /home/operator%, type: ph and hit enter
+. When the system is on, right click and select the option that says: Shell...
+. In the terminal window that pops up, type: m300. Many pop-ups will populate the screen, those pertaining to the WCM-3000 can also help you troubleshoot the process.