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Use of mismatched sample vials and sample vial racks may result in malfunctions
CAUTION
To order additional supplies, refer to the CETAC Accessories and Supplies
or sample spills. Be sure your vials meet the given requirements.
Catalog for the autosampler, available on the CD or on the CETAC Web site,
www.cetac.com.
Arranging the Sample Vial Racks
You can change the arrangement of the sample vial racks to meet your needs.
The ASX-112FR autosampler accommodates one sample rack.
For more information about placing sample vial racks in the sample tray, see
Chapter 3, "Installing the Autosampler."
Define the number of sample positions for a sample rack through the host
instrument software.
Incorrectly defining the position count in the ICP-MS software can result in sample
CAUTION
spills and invalid analysis results.
Starting the Autosampler
Once you arrange the sample vials and ensure that the arrangement is
correctly defined in the software, you can start the autosampler and let it run
until the sampling sequence is finished.
PINCH HAZARD
WARNING
Keep fingers, hair, and loose clothing away from the moving parts of the
autosampler.
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
WARNING
Make sure that all tubing is securely connected and that all protective
covers are in place before operating the autosampler. Use proper
laboratory practices and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ensure that the rinse station is properly connected.
1
Turn the autosampler power switch on.
2
The LED power indicator on the autosampler lights up when the power is on.
Turn on the peristaltic pump using the host ICP-MS software or through
C-Term.
3
Adjust the peristaltic pump shoe until the desired rinse solution flow rate is
achieved.
4
Purge air from the rinse system by running the rinse solutions through the
rinse station.
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