Maintenance Functions; User Interface - Agilent Technologies 1260 Infinity II User Manual

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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Maintenance Functions

Maintenance Functions

Certain maintenance procedures require the needle arm, metering device, and
gripper assembly to be moved to specific positions to enable easy access to
components. The maintenance functions move these assemblies into the
appropriate maintenance position. In the Data System the ALS maintenance
positions can be selected from the Maintenance Positions menu in the Service &
Diagnostics display.
In the LabAdvisor Diagnostic SW the ALS maintenance positions can be
selected from the Service & Diagnostic > Maintenance Positions menu in the
Diagnosis display.

User Interface

The functions for the control software are:
Change Needle, Sample Loop or Needle Seat:
The needle moves slowly down and positions the needle arm for easy access to
the needle, the sample loop or the needle seat.
Change Metering Seal or Piston:
relieves the tension on the metering spring (draws the piston to the outer
position), enabling easy disassembly of the metering head assembly).
Park Arm:
secures the gripper arm to the park position behind the sampling unit. ready
for transport or shipping of the autosampler.
Change Gripper:
The change gripper function moves the gripper to the front of the autosampler
enabling easy access to the gripper release mechanism.
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