Unblocking The Sample Probe - HORIBA ABX Micros 60 User Manual

ABX Micros
◆No results on all parameters in any analysis mode
◆Possible high backgrounds on Startup
Required Tools
◆5ml or 10ml syringe
◆Absorbant paper
◆5 inch small diameter tubing
◆Small paper cup
Required Products
ABX MINOCLAIR 0.5L (P/n: 0401005), or bleach containing 12% active chlorine
Intervention time
Approximately 15 minutes
Frequency
◆As needed. In case of partially blocked probe
◆Bent probe
Specific Kits or Consumable products
Sample probe (p/n: GBC069AS)

1.7.1. Unblocking the Sample Probe

Procedure:
1- Enter the service Menu
Entering service menu
Main menu
4- Service
2- Open the main door of the
3- Now press the «Esc» key to open the tube holder door.
4- Hold the Sample probe mounting bracket on the upper right edge and move the sample probe
Downwards until you can see the top of the probe and sample tubing.
5- Remove the tubing from the top of the sample probe.
6- Place the Small paper cup just below the end of the sample probe.
7- Connect a piece of tubing to the tip of the syringe and aspirate the Minoclair.
8- Place the free end of the syringe tubing on the top end of the sample probe and flush the probe.
Verify that the solution is flowing directly into the paper cup.
If the Sample probe is free from blockage, the solution stream will appear to be straight
and «pole like». If a blockage is present, the solution stream will appear to be flared
and/or at an angle. Flush the probe until the stream is straight.
9- Once the sample probe is free from blockage, carefully remove the paper cup.
10- Re-connect the Sample tubing to the top of the probe so that it is air tight.
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ABX Micros 60
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