Teledyne CETAC ASX-112FR Operator's Manual page 4

ASX-112FR Autosampler Operator's Manual
Contents
Establishing Optimal Operating Conditions ............................................................ 47
5 Using the Autosampler ....................................................................................... 47
Creating the Lab Environment ............................................................................... 47
Replacing Auto Sampler Components ................................................................. 48
Arranging the Sample Vial Racks ................................................................................. 49
Purchasing Supplies ................................................................................................... 48
Starting the Autosampler ................................................................................................. 49
Shutting Down the Autosampler .................................................................................. 50
Flushing the Rinse Station and Flow Path ................................................................ 50
Reconfiguring the Autosampler Sample Height .................................................... 51
Reconfiguring the Autosampler ICP-MS Personality ........................................... 52
Changing the Peristaltic Pump Speed......................................................................... 52
Installing the Pump Speed Tool ............................................................................. 52
Changing the Pump Speed ....................................................................................... 53
Cleaning the Autosampler ............................................................................................... 55
6 Maintaining the Autosampler .......................................................................... 55
Routine External Cleaning ....................................................................................... 55
Checking for Leaks .............................................................................................................. 57
Thorough Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 56
Replacing the Rotary Tray ............................................................................................... 57
Replacing the Rinse Station ............................................................................................ 58
Replacing Peristaltic Pump Tubing ............................................................................. 60
Replacing the Sample Probe ........................................................................................... 61
Replacing the Rinse Tubing ............................................................................................ 61
Spare Parts ............................................................................................................................. 62
Peristaltic Pump Tubing ........................................................................................... 62
Sample Probes............................................................................................................... 62
C-Flow PFA Nebulizers for the Aridus II and ASX-112FR ............................ 62
Vials ................................................................................................................................... 62
Power System Problems .................................................................................................. 63
7 Troubleshooting the Autosampler ................................................................. 63
Communications Interface Problems ......................................................................... 64
RS-232 Serial Cable Problems ................................................................................ 64
USB Cable Problems.................................................................................................... 65
Alignment Problems .......................................................................................................... 65
Software Configuration Problems ........................................................................ 65
Returning the Product to CETAC for Service .......................................................... 66
Shipping the Product .................................................................................................. 66
Product Warranty Statement ................................................................................. 66
Returned Product Procedures ................................................................................ 67
Returned Product Warranty Determination .................................................... 68
Using C-Term™ ..................................................................................................................... 69
8 Operating a CETAC Autosampler Using a Terminal Program .............. 69
Starting C-Term ........................................................................................................... 69
Overview of the C-Term Window ........................................................................... 70
Configuring C-Term .................................................................................................... 71
Using HyperTerminal ........................................................................................................ 72
Setting Preferences ..................................................................................................... 72
Autosampler Commands .................................................................................................. 76
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