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ASX-112FR Autosampler Operator's Manual
Chapter 10: Glossary
PEEK: Polyetheretherketone.
Peristaltic Pump: In the context of this manual, usually refers to the on-board
peristaltic pump controlling the movement of the rinse solutions to the
autosampler rinse station.
PET: Polyethylene terephthalate.
PFA: Perfluoroalkyoxy.
PPS: Polyphenylene sulphide.
PTFE: Polytetraflouroethylene.
PVDF: Polyvinylidene fluoride resin.
Rinse Alignment Block: The support structure on the autosampler, which
holds the autosampler cover in place and provides a mounting location to
secure the rinse station.
Rinse Solutions: The solutions used to clean the sample probe.
Rinse Station: The reservoir that holds rinse solutions to clean the sample
probe and allow washout of the ICP-MS nebulizer/spray chamber system.
Rotary Tray: The rotary tray holds the samples and standards in a fixed
relative position.
Sample Probe: The rigid tube that moves the analyte from the sample vial to
the sample transfer tubing.
Status LED: The green Light Emitting Diode on the front of the autosampler,
which indicates readiness for operation.
UHMW-PE: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
VAC: Volts alternating current.
VDC: Volts direct current.
X-Axis: The left-to-right axis of the autosampler.
Y-Axis: The front-to-back axis of the autosampler.
Z-Axis: The up-and-down axis of the autosampler.
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