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ASX-112FR Autosampler Operator's Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
On-Board Rinse Pump. The on-board rinse pump may be either a peristaltic
pump or a gas displacement pump. In either configuration, the pump is
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located in the upper right-hand corner on the back of the autosampler. The
pump moves the rinse solutions from two rinse sources through the flowing
rinse station.
24VDC Input. The six-pin jack for 24VDC input from the power module.
Auxiliary I/O Port. The auxiliary I/O port detects switch closures or can
B
trigger devices that can be operated from switch closure (TTL) event triggers.
C
It can also be used to control external devices that require +24VDC. An
example of such a device is the QuickWash Accessory that can be used with the
Aridus II™ or Aridus3 Desolvating Nebulizer System.
One RS-232 Serial I/O Port-COM1. The serial port is located in the center of
the lower back of the autosampler. The COM1 port is the communications
D
interface between the ASX-112FR and the analytical instrument's host
computer.
USB Option. The ASX-112FR comes standard with a USB port. This port can
be used to interface the ASX-112FR with the host computer.
E
Auxiliary Module Port. The auxiliary module port is included for possible
addition of an external device that requires +24VDC.
F
There are two sets of dipswitches located on the bottom of the autosampler.
The five-position dipswitch defines normal operating mode or rabbit
programming mode. The first three switches of the eight-position dipswitch
define the ICP-MS interface and switch #6 controls whether the autosampler
functions in the Tall or Short mode: 1 = Tall (Bel-Art racks), 0 = Short (CETAC
racks).
The following standard components are also shipped with the ASX-112FR:
External Desktop Power Supply. The input rating is AC 100V-240V, 1.9 A,
with an output of DC 24V, maximum 3.3 A.
Serial Interface Kit. The kit includes DB9F port adapters for host computers
with normal AT-style DTE serial ports, and a 1.828-meter modular cable.
Additional Equipment Required
In addition to the provided equipment, you will need:
A host computer which has been configured with the ICP-MS software. This
computer must have an additional free USB or serial ports beyond the ports
required to control the autosampler, spectrometer, and other system
components.
Optional Accessories
If you are doing a specialized type of analysis or are connecting the ASX-112FR
to a host computer that uses a non-RS-232 communications protocol, you may
need optional accessories in addition to the standard components included
with the autosampler. The following accessories are available for the ASX-
112FR:
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