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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific AI 3000 / AS 3000 AI 3000 / AS 3000 II 3000 Series Automatic Sampling System Operating Manual Home P/N 31709392, Tenth Edition, March 2012...
- Page 2 © 2012 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. AI 3000 II, AS 3000 II, TRACE 1300, TRACE 1310, TRACE GC Ultra, and FOCUS GC are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and its subsidiaries. Published by Thermo Fisher Scientific S.p.A., Strada Rivoltana 20090 Rodano-Milan, Italy Tel: +39 02 95059303;...
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Page 5: Installation
Declaration Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific is the manufacturer of the instrument described in this manual and, as such, is responsible for the instrument safety, reliability and performance only if: • installation • re-calibration • changes and repairs have been carried out by authorized personnel and if: •... - Page 6 Notice on Lifting and Handling of Thermo Scientific Instruments For your safety, and in compliance with international regulations, the physical handling of this Thermo Fisher Scientific instrument requires a team effort to lift and/or move the instrument. This instrument is too heavy and/ or bulky for one person alone to handle safely.
- Page 7 WEEE/RoHs Compliance This product is in compliance with the EU 2002/95/EC (RoHs) Directive on restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union (EU) Member State, and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product.
- Page 8 Conformità RAEE/RoHs Questo prodotto è conforme alla direttiva europea 2002/95/CE (RoHS) sulla restrizione dell’uso di determinate sostanze pericolose nelle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche. Questo prodotto è marcato con il seguente simbolo in conformità alla direttiva europea 2002/96/CE (RAEE) sui rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche: Thermo Fisher Scientific si è...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Introduction ............1 The AI 3000/AS 3000 II Sampling System ......2 Sampling Unit. - Page 10 Space Saving Installation ........47 Installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the GC ..... . 49 Installation of the Sampling Unit .
- Page 11 Control Through the TRACE GC Ultra ......62 Configuring the AI 3000/AS 3000 II....... 62 AI 3000/AS 3000 II Menu .
- Page 12 Contents AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 13: Preface
Preface This manual contains descriptions of the features and components of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II sampling systems. Inside, you will find all of the information necessary for routine operation of your sampling system. This includes operating procedures, sample injection techniques, and diagrams and descriptions of the major components. -
Page 14: About Your System
Safety Sheet supplied by the manufacturer referring to the relevant CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) number. The AI 3000/AS 3000 II sampling system requires the use of several chemical products, which are present in vials and syringes, having different hazard characteristics. Before... -
Page 15: Rating
IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal performance of the system. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Safety Symbols And Signal Words
HARMFUL. This symbol indicates that the presence of harmful material will, could, or may occur. INSTRUMENT DAMAGE. This symbol indicates that damage to the instrument or module may occur. This damage may not be covered under the standard warranty. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 17: Instrument Markings And Symbols
Instrument Markings and Symbols Table 1 explains the symbols used on Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments. Only a few of them are used on the AI 3000/AS 3000 II. See the asterisk. Table 1. Instrument Marking and Symbols (Sheet 1 of 2) Symbol... - Page 18 Out-position of a bistable push control Jack socket Symbol in compliance to the Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) placed on the european market after August, 13, 2005. xviii AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 19: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction This chapter provides a basic overview of the features and options of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II. It also describes the available instrument configurations. Contents • The AI 3000/AS 3000 II Sampling System • Configurations of the 3000 Series Automatic Sampling System •... -
Page 20: The Ai 3000/As 3000 Ii Sampling System
Introduction The AI 3000/AS 3000 II Sampling System The AI 3000/AS 3000 II Sampling System The 3000 Series Automatic Sampling System, available as AI 3000 or AS 3000, consists of the following parts, as respectively shown in Figure 1 Figure Figure 1. -
Page 21: Sampling Unit
The turret is provided with a safety door allowing access to the syringe. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... - Page 22 It contains the seats for the sample vials. Each position is numbered to make the sample identification easy. The following options are available: • AI 3000 Auto-injector — sample tray consisting of an 8-position fixed support. • AS 3000 Auto-sampler — ample holding assembly consisting of a 105-position turnable mobile tray mounted on a dedicated support plate.
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Page 23: Configurations Of The 3000 Series Automatic Sampling System
Configurations of the 3000 Series Automatic Sampling System Configurations of the 3000 Series Automatic Sampling System The AI 3000/AS 3000 II can be installed on the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310, TRACE GC Ultra, or FOCUS GC gas chromatographs for sample introduction into the following injectors: •... -
Page 24: As 3000 Auto-Sampler Configuration
Gemini Configuration Consists of the installation of two AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the same GC. Note Gemini configuration is not possible with the FOCUS GC. • With the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 — the samplers are installed on the right side, one on the front injector module and the other on the back injector module. -
Page 25: Installation
Introduction Configurations of the 3000 Series Automatic Sampling System Installation The AI 3000/AS 3000 II can be installed on the right or left side of the GC according to the following indications: Right configuration The right configuration, see Figure 5, is the default configuration for all the GC units. -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
Introduction Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical specification of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II are listed in Table Table 1. Technical Specifications Sample tray capacity • 8 vials in the AI 3000 configuration • 105 vials in the AS 3000 configuration Vials capacity 0.3 and 2 mL (standard) with both 8- and 105-position... -
Page 27: Chapter 2 Sampling Unit
AI 3000/AS 3000 II. Contents • Base • Turret • Injection Assembly • Washing and Waste Tray • Rear of the Sampling Unit • Sample Trays • Centering Plate • Status LED Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 28: Base
105-position sample tray and the centering plate for the injector. The position of the above described accessories depends on the configuration of the auto-injector/auto-sampler installation. “Configurations of the 3000 Series Automatic Sampling System” page AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 29: Turret
The front side is provided with a safety door allowing access to the injection assembly. The door opening immediately cuts off the power supply to the sampling system. Figure 8. The Turret Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 30: Injection Assembly
The travel ends of the movable parts is defined by a series of sensors. Inside the turret two electronic boards are also present, one for the motors control and one for the instrument functions control, respectively. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 31: Vial Capture Device
See Washing and Waste Tray. To install or replace the syringe, please refer to the Chapter 3, “Installation,” and to the Chapter 5, “Maintenance.” Figure 11 shows the syringe housing. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 32: Turret Movements
• Sample injection — the turret positions itself on the injector to perform the sample injection. • Syringe washing — the turret positions itself on the solvents vials for the syringe washing. The solvent is automatically withdrawn and discharged into the waste container. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 33: Washing And Waste Tray
Figure Figure 13. Rear of the Sampling Unit TWIN SYNC TRAY RS 232 24 Vdc • Jack marked 24 Vdc for the instrument power supply through the external portable feeder. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 34: Sample Trays
AI 3000/AS 3000 II installed in Gemini configuration through the proper cable. Sample Trays The AI 3000/AS 3000 II can accept two types of sample trays which are accommodated in one of the two side housings on the base. The type of sample tray accessory installed on the instrument (8 or 105 positions) is automatically acknowledged by the autoinjector/sampler when switched on, and it determines the instrument configuration. -
Page 35: Vials
During the vials preparation, it is recommended to comply with applicable safety regulations, specially as far as the conditions of the workplace ventilation are concerned. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 36: Centering Plate
• To center the sampling unit on the PTV injector nut, use the circular guide for PTV only. See A of Figure Figure 16. Circular Guides for SSL CAUTION The circular guide for SSL placed in the centering plate must be aligned as shown below: CORRECT WRONG AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 37: Centering Plate For Trace Gc Ultra And Focus Gc
This centering plate is not used with the FOCUS GC. Figure 18. Centering Plate for TRACE GC Ultra and FOCUS GC Circular Guide Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 38: Status Led
Two beep monotone; 0.5 seconds ON, 0.5 seconds OFF, 0.5 seconds ON indicates that the start signal is received. Five consecutive beep, 1 second with interval of 0.5 seconds OFF in case of error condition. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 39: Chapter 3 Installation
Installation This chapter contains the instructions for the installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310, TRACE GC Ultra, and FOCUS GC gas chromatographs, the syringe, and the electrical connections with the different units of the gas chromatographic system. -
Page 40: Who Performs The Installation
Poor grounding represents a danger for the operator and may seriously affect the instrument performance. Do not connect the AI 3000/AS 3000 II to lines feeding devices of a heavy duty nature, such as motors, UV lamps, refrigerators and other devices that can generate disturbances. -
Page 41: Sampling System Support
Sampling System Support for TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 The AI 3000/AS 3000 II can be installed only on the right side of the GC on the front or back injector module or on both when in Gemini configuration by using the proper sampling system support. - Page 42 Plates Locking Screw Figure 22. Support Oriented for the Installation on the Back Injector Module Guide Pivot Retainer Top Plate Sliding Slot L-shape Bottom Plate (Oriented on Back) Plates Locking Screw AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 43 This configuration uses a dedicated double bottom plate and two top plates. See Figure Figure 24. Support for the Installation When a TSQ Quantum is Coupled with the GC Guide Pivot Top Plate Retainer Sliding Slot Double Bottom Plate Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
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Page 44: Sampling System Support For Trace Gc Ultra
Sampling System Support for TRACE GC Ultra The support for the installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on right or left side of the TRACE GC Ultra consists of a semi-circular plate resting on three spacers non adjustable in... - Page 45 Installation Sampling System Support Figure 26. Bracket for the Installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II Support 1 = Support Bracket 2 = Holes on the TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover 3 = Fixing Screws 4 = Sampling Unit Support...
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Page 46: Sampling System Support For Focus Gc
Installation Sampling System Support Sampling System Support for FOCUS GC The support for the installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the right side of the FOCUS GC, consists of two semi-circular plates. See Figure The top surface of the upper plate is provided with two slots for corresponding fixing screws. -
Page 47: References For The Installation
Installation Sampling System Support References for the Installation For the installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II, please refer to: • “Installing the Sampling System Support on the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310” page 30 • “Installing the Sampling System Support on the TRACE GC Ultra”... -
Page 48: Installing The Sampling System Support On The Trace 1300/Trace
GC. Figure 28. Sampler Unit Support Installation Holes TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 Installation Holes for the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the Back Injector Module. Assembling of the Sampling System Support on the Front Injector Module Installation Holes for the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the Front Injector Module. -
Page 49: Module
2. Orient the L-shape bottom plate to align the three installation holes to the corresponding fixing holes located on the GC top. 3. Insert the provided fixing screws into the holes present on the L-shape bottom plate. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... - Page 50 9. Align the retainer fixing screw into the corresponding fixing hole located on the L-shape bottom plate. 10. Tighten the retaining fixing screw. 11. Clamp the two plates by using the plates locking screw. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 51 Note Removing the plates locking screw, the top plate is free to move outwards. See the figure below. This allows the sampling unit, when installed, to be moved away from the injector module. See “Moving Away the Sampling Unit from the Injector Module” page Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
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Page 52: Module
2. Orient the L-shape bottom plate to align the three installation holes to the corresponding fixing holes located on the GC top. 3. Insert the provided fixing screws into the holes present on the L-shape bottom plate. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 53 9. Align the retainer fixing screw into the corresponding fixing hole located on the L-shape bottom plate. 10. Tighten the retaining fixing screw. 11. Clamp the two plates by using the plates locking screw. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
- Page 54 Note Removing the plates locking screw, the top plate is free to move outwards. See the figure below. This allows the sampling unit, when installed, to be moved away from the injector module. See “Moving Away the Sampling Unit from the Injector Module” page AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 55: Assembling Of The Sampling System Support For The Gemini Configuration
Assembling of the Sampling System Support for the Gemini Configuration The following is the description of how to mount the sampling system support on the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 for the installation of two AI 3000/AS 3000 II sampling systems in Gemini configuration. See... - Page 56 8. Align each retainer fixing screw into the corresponding fixing hole located on the double bottom plate. 9. Tighten each retainer fixing screw to block the corresponding upper plate to the double bottom plate. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 57 See the figure below. This allows the sampling unit, when installed, to be moved away from the injector module. See “Moving Away the Sampling Unit from the Injector Module” page Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
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Page 58: Assembling Of The Sampling System Support When A Tsq Quantum Is Coupled With The Gc
The following is the description of how to mount the sampling system support on the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 for the installation of one or two AI 3000/AS 3000 II sampling systems when a TSQ Quantum mass spectrometer is coupled with the GC. See... - Page 59 8. Align each retainer fixing screw into the corresponding fixing hole located on the double bottom plate. 9. Tighten each retainer fixing screw to block the corresponding upper plate to the double bottom plate. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
- Page 60 See the figure below. This allows the sampling unit, when installed, to be moved away from the injector module. See “Moving Away the Sampling Unit from the Injector Module” page AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 61: Installing The Sampling System Support On The Trace Gc Ultra
Installing the Spacer Inside the GC To installing the spacer should be installed inside the GC proceed as described below. See Figure Figure 37. Installation of the Spacer Inside the GC Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 62: Assembling Of The Sampling System Support On The Gc Right Side
2. Mount the support bracket on the TRACE GC Ultra and fix by using fixing screws provided. 3. Insert into each slot present on the support the provided fixing screw. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 63 6. Guide the two fixing screws located on the external spacers into the corresponding fixing holes located on the bracket. 7. Loosely tighten the screws. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
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Page 64: Installing The Sampling System Support On The Focus Gc
A = Conventional Installation B = Left Side Installation 1 = Right Side Fixing Hole 2 = Support Positioning 3 = Left Side Fixing Holes 4 = Support Positioning Proceed as follows: AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 65: Space Saving Installation
This type of installation is suggested to reduce the working area of your FOCUS GC equipped with the AS 3000. This is applicable for example when two or more FOCUS GC units are to be placed on the same workbench. See Figure Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... - Page 66 2. Insert into each slot present on the support the provided fixing screw. 3. Guide the two fixing screws into the corresponding fixing holes located on the GC upper panel. 4. Loosely tighten the screws. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Page 67: Installation Of The Ai 3000/As 3000 Ii On The Gc
Installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the GC Installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the GC To install the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310, TRACE GC Ultra, and FOCUS GC gas chromatographs, please refer to the instructions reported below: The procedure includes the following steps: •... - Page 68 3. Check the correct alignment of the sampling system support, then fix it by tightening the proper fixing screws. 4. Insert the sample tray into the sampling unit base. • AI 3000 — insert the 8-position sample tray into the appropriate housing of the sampling unit base. See Figure Figure 44.
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Page 69: Installation Of The Syringe
Installation Installation of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II on the GC Installation of the Syringe To install the syringe follow the instructions reported below. The installation of the syringe is a simple operation. However, it must be performed with caution to avoid damages to the syringe needle and ensure an optimal performance of the injection device. -
Page 70: Electrical Connections
Before performing electrical connections, ensure that the requirements reported in paragraph “Electrical Requirements” page 22 have been fulfilled. This section provides the instruction to connect the AI 3000/AS 3000 II, in standard o Gemini configuration, to a TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310, TRACE GC Ultra, or FOCUS GC. Refer to: •... - Page 71 105-position sample tray to the connector marked TRAY located on the sampling unit back side. Gemini Configuration Figure 48 shows how to connect two AI 3000/AS 3000 II in Gemini Configuration. Figure 48. Connections in Gemini Configuration AI/AS 3000 (a) AI/AS 3000 (b)
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Page 72: Instrument Start-Up
3000/AS 3000 II will automatically run the self-testing routine during which the following automatic checks and settings are carried out: • alignment between AI 3000/AS 3000 II and the GC injector • acknowledgement of the installed sample tray • calculation of the syringe zero Note The self-test routine is automatically carried out every time that the safety door of the turret is closed. -
Page 73: Chapter 4 Ai 3000/As 3000 Ii Control
AI 3000/AS 3000 II Control This chapter provides the information to control the AI 3000/AS 3000 II from the computer or the GC. The chapter contains also the working procedures with different injectors. Contents • Control from PC • Control Through the TRACE GC Ultra •... -
Page 74: Control From Pc
Control from PC Control from PC The AI 3000/AS 3000 II is controlled through a Thermo Fisher Scientific data system for gas chromatography installed in the PC and interfaced with the instrument via serial line RS 232. This paragraph describes how to program the instrument operating parameters. -
Page 75: Sampling
Minimum setting. Pre-injection Dwell This is the time that the needle is held in the inlet prior to Time injection. Enter a value in the range 0-63 s. Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 76: Washes
1-15. Post-Injection These parameters are applied to post-injection washing with a solvent chosen from the vials in the Washing and Waste tray. See Table 7 for details. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 77: Info Line
File Menu This menu contains the following items: New — This function creates a new method for the AI 3000/AS 3000 II starting from the data currently in memory or from default parameters previously stored with the function Save As Default. -
Page 78: Messages
Get Method from Sampler — It allows to transfer the AI 3000/AS 3000 II current method to the GC. Send Method to Sampler — It transfers the method from the computer to the a AI 3000/AS 3000 II and makes the method active. - Page 79 • The AI 3000/AS 3000 II is in stand-by • AI 3000/AS 3000 II is checking positions • AI 3000/AS 3000 II ready to inject sample in vial n but waiting GC Ready • AI 3000/AS 3000 II is preparing the sample in vial n.
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Page 80: Control Through The Trace Gc Ultra
Control Through the TRACE GC Ultra Control Through the TRACE GC Ultra This paragraph describes how to program and control the AI 3000/AS 3000 II through the TRACE GC Ultra keypad. Note It is not possible to control the 0.5 μL syringe through the GC keypad but only through the data system. -
Page 81: Ai 3000/As 3000 Ii Menu
AI 3000/AS 3000 II Control Control Through the TRACE GC Ultra AI 3000/AS 3000 II Menu To set the parameters of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II method, press Autosampler key to open the relevant menu described in Table Table 8. Control Through the TRACE GC Ultra: Autosampler Menu... -
Page 82: Extended Control Menu
• Selecting Standard (default value) the needle goes down to the maximum depth allowed. • Selecting Minimum the needle enters the injector and stops immediately beyond the septum (Cold Needle Technique). AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 83: When No Vial Abort Menu
ON MISSING AS VIAL This line shows the menu title. Skip to next If this function is selected, the AI 3000/AS 3000 II skips a missing vial and goes to the next one. The sample sequence and the sample table are not affected. -
Page 84: Control Through The Focus Gc
Control Through the FOCUS GC Control Through the FOCUS GC This paragraph describes how to program and control the AI 3000/AS 3000 II through the FOCUS GC keypad. The AS 3000 can automatically analyze groups of samples under different analytical conditions when a sequence of samples is programmed. -
Page 85: Ai 3000/As 3000 Ii Menu
Control Through the FOCUS GC AI 3000/AS 3000 II Menu To set the parameters of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II method, In Main Menu move the cursor until Autosampler is displayed, then press Enter to open the menu. See Table 11 for details. -
Page 86: Sequence Of Samples With The As 3000
Indicates the first sample of the sequence. Last sample 1 to 105 Indicates the last sample of the sequence. Injection/vial 1 to 99 Indicates how many times the same sample has to be run. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... - Page 87 ON MISSING AS VIAL This line shows the menu title. Skip to next If this function is selected, the AI 3000/AS 3000 II skips a missing vial and goes to the next one. The sample sequence and the sample table are not affected.
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Page 88: Guidelines For Programming With Different Injectors
PKD and PPKD Inlets SSL Inlet (TRACE GC Ultra/FOCUS GC) The AI 3000/AS 3000 II can inject in a hot SSL inlet using two distinct needle insertion modes: “Standard” and “Minimum”. In the first mode the needle penetrates for almost its whole length and a dwell time is programmed to provide needle heating. -
Page 89: Nano-Volumes Injections In S/Sl Inlets
The reduction of the injection volume to the sub microliter range using a standard autosampler, like the AI 3000/AS 3000 II unit, is achievable by exploiting the low capacity syringe (0.5 μL) and the tapered liner provided in the Nano-Volumes Kit for S/SL Inlet System. -
Page 90: Packing A Ssl Liner
2. Enter the injector menu and switch off the inlet temperature. 3. Enter carrier Menu and switch off the carrier supply. 4. Remove the centering plate of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II (if installed). 5. Wait till the injector has reached room temperature and by means of the outfit tool unscrew the septum cap, then remove it together with the septum holder and its plate. -
Page 91: S/Sl Inlet With A Merlin Microseal
Table 16. PTV Inlet AI 3000/AS 3000 II Injection Injector Column Insertion Parameters Programmed Temperature 30 mm Standard Injection Depth Vaporizing Injector (PTV) 1-2 sec. Pre-Dwell Time 1-2 sec. Post-Dwell Time Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... -
Page 92: Ptv Inlet With A Merlin Microseal
Table 17. PKD and PPKD Inlets Injector AI 3000/AS 3000 II Injection Parameters Packed Injector (PKD) Standard Injection Depth Purged Packed Injector (PPKD) 3-5 sec. Pre-Dwell Time 0 sec. Post-Dwell Time AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific... -
Page 93: Maintenance
Maintenance This chapter provides guidelines for the maintenance of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II. Contents • Current Maintenance • Emptying of the Waste Container • Cleaning of the Sample Tray Accessory • Cleaning the Instrument Externally • Replacing the Syringe •... -
Page 94: Current Maintenance
Use a water and soap solution or a household non abrasive product. Dry using a clean cloth. Cleaning the Instrument Externally Normal usage of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II can cause the exterior to get dirty. WARNING It is your responsibility to avoid that dangerous liquids and/or materials seeping inside the AI 3000/AS 3000 II during operation and maintenance. -
Page 95: Replacing The Syringe
Material Data Sheet for that substance. 3. Dry with a clean cloth. 4. Power on the AI 3000/AS 3000 II. Replacing the Syringe The replacement of the syringe is a simple operation. However, it must be performed with caution to avoid damages to the syringe needle and ensure an optimal performance of the injection device. -
Page 96: Cleaning The Syringe
1. Fill a 4 mL vial with fresh solvent with high cleaning power (acetone is recommended) and place it in the D position of the washing tray of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II. 2. From your PC, enter the Data System and then access the AI 3000/AS 3000 II method page. -
Page 97: Preparing A New Syringe
1. Fill a 4 mL vial with fresh solvent (hexane is recommended) and place it in the D position of the washing tray of the AI 3000/AS 3000 II. 2. From your PC, enter the Data System and then access the AI 3000/AS 3000 II method page. Select the following parameters: •... -
Page 98: Moving Away The Sampling Unit From The Injector Module
When the maintenance of the injector module is required, it is necessary to move away the sampling system from the injector module. Front/Back Configuration 1. Power off the AI 3000/AS 3000 II. 2. Remove the centering plate from the injector nut and the sample tray from the sampling unit base. -
Page 99: Abbreviations
C Carbon °C Celsius CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid To cm centimeter CPU central processing unit (of a computer) <Ctrl> control key of the keyboard Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... - Page 100 GC gas chromatography- gas chromatograph GND electrical ground h height h hour harmonic distortion A high-frequency disturbance that appears as distortion of the fundamental sine wave HV high voltage Hz hertz (cycles per second) AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 101 L liter LAN Local Area Network lb pound LED light-emitting diode m meter (or milli [10 M mega (10 μ micro (10 min minute mL milliliter mm millimeter Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
- Page 102 A gradual long-term change in average RMS voltage level, with typical duration greater than 2 s. source current The current needed to ignite a source, such as a detector lamp. AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual Thermo Scientific...
- Page 103 When a unit of measure has a quotient (e.g. Celsius degrees per minute or grams per liter) this can be written as negative exponent instead of the denominator: For example: °C min instead of °C/min instead of g/L Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
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Page 105: Index
AS 3000 II Auto-sampler Campionatore AS 3000 Gemini Sequenza di campioni Left Configuring the AI 3000/AS 3000 II Right Sequence of Samples with the AS 3000 II Configuration through the TRACE GC Ultra Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual... - Page 106 Plunger strokes Post dweel time Help Menu Post wash cycles How to Configure the Autosampler Post wash solvent How to Install the AI 3000 on the GC Power supply rating PPKD Inlet Pre dweel time Pre wash cycles Important Information Pre wash solvent Inj.
- Page 107 SSL Inlet Start sequence Start-up Status LED Buzzer Condition Stop Sequence Support for the Installation on the Front/Back Injector Module Supporto del campionatore Montaggio sul lato destro del GC 31, 34, Thermo Scientific AI 3000/AS 3000 Sampling System - Operating Manual...
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