Operation; Starting Up The Autosampler - Agilent Technologies SPS 4 User Manual

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Operation

Starting up the Autosampler

Before starting the autosampler, carefully read
and Hazards" and ensure that the laboratory is set up according to the
details specified.
To start up the autosampler:
1 Ensure the autosampler is connected via a three- pin, grounded power
2 Ensure that the wash reservoir is properly connected.
3 Turn on the power using the Power Switch on the rear panel of the
The initialization sequence moves the probe arm through the four corners of the rack
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location mat and finishes with the probe repositioned above the fixed wash reservoir. This
process takes about 30 seconds.
4 Adjust the pressure plates of the wash pump until the desired rinse
5 Purge air from the wash system (wash reservoir and flow path) by
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cord of the AC adapter to a three- pin, grounded power outlet.
autosampler.
The autosampler performs an initialization sequence on startup. The
power/error indicator is illuminated green when the initialization
sequence is completed correctly.
If an error occurs during the initialization sequence, refer to
"Troubleshooting".
solution flow rate is achieved. Refer to
Page 48.
placing the rinse solution uptake tubing in the rinse solution source
and running the rinse solution through the wash reservoir.
Ensure there are no air bubbles visible in the rinse uptake tubing
before you start using the autosampler.
Chapter 1, "Safety Practices
"Pressure Plate Adjustment"
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