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  • Page 1 Agilent XY Autosampler Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Agilent Technologies apparatus against shall not be liable for damage. errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH Hewlett-Packard-Strasse 8 76337 Waldbronn Germany...
  • Page 3 Agilent XY Autosampler Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 4 • Chapter 2 “Installation” — How to set up the XY autosampler. • Chapter 3 “Operation” — How to operate the XY autosampler through the Agilent ChemStation. • Chapter 4 “Maintenance and Repair” — Guidelines for maintaining your XY autosampler.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Power Connection and Fuses 17 Assembling the XY Autosampler 19 Setting up the Communication Interface 30 3 Operation How to operate the XY autosampler through the Agilent ChemStation Software and Firmware Requirements 37 Controlling the XY Autosampler through Agilent ChemStation 38...
  • Page 6 Contents Cleaning the XY Autosampler and Safety Shield 45 Replacing the Needle 46 Replacing a Fuse 48 Transporting the XY Autosampler 49 5 Parts and Supplies Replacement parts for the XY autosampler 6 The Rear Panel Interface connectors at the rear panel of the...

  • Page 7: Description And Specifications

    Description and Specifications The XY autosampler’s accessories described, and its specifications...
  • Page 8 Description and Specifications This chapter contains: • a brief description of the accessories for the XY autosampler, and • technical specifications of the XY autosampler.

  • Page 9: Description

    To transfer analyte from the XY autosampler to the spectrophotometer, tubings, a flow cell and a peristaltic pump are needed. For more details of how to connect tubings to the XY autosampler needle, see “Connecting the Sipper Tubing to the XY Autosampler” on page 28.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Description and Specifications Specifications Specifications Manufacturing Standards Safety certification: • UL 3101 • CSA 1010 • EN 61010 EMC certification: • EN 50082-1 • FCC part 15 EMI certification: • EN 50081-1 Autosampler type XYZ robot with stationary rack design. Front panel One yellow LED.

  • Page 11: Site Requirements

    Description and Specifications Site Requirements Site Requirements Table 1 Physical Specifications Type Specification Dimensions 53.5 × 43.7 × 37.1 cm (21 3/32 × 17 3/16 × 14 5/8 inches) (width × depth × height Line voltage 100/120 or 220/240 VAC Line frequency 50/60 Hz Current rating...
  • Page 12 Description and Specifications Site Requirements...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation How to set up the XY autosampler...
  • Page 14 Installation What you will find in this chapter: • “Unpacking the XY Autosampler” on page 15 • “Power Connection and Fuses” on page 17 • “Assembling the XY Autosampler” on page 19 • “Setting up the Communication Interface” on page 30...

  • Page 15: Unpacking The Xy Autosampler

    The XY autosampler is shipped with all major components already assembled except for auxiliary parts such as the vertical arm, needle, tray, racks, etc. Keep the original container and packing assembly in case the XY autosampler must be returned. Standard Equipment...
  • Page 16 Installation Unpacking the XY Autosampler Figure 2 Unpacked and Assembled XY Autosampler...

  • Page 17: Power Connection And Fuses

    3 Install the fuse(s) into the fuse drawer. The fuse drawer for 100/120 V accepts one fuse. The fuse drawer for 220/240 V accepts two fuses. 4 Insert the fuse drawer into its receptacle in the XY autosampler. See Figure 21 on page 54.
  • Page 18 The appropriate power cord is supplied with the system. It plugs into the power-input socket at the rear of the XY autosampler. The male end of each of the power cords is different and designed to match the wall socket of a particular country or region.

  • Page 19: Assembling The Xy Autosampler

    5 Replace the plastic plug on the side panel. 6 Ensure that the horizontal arm can move by pushing it to the left as far as it will go. Before packing the XY autosampler for shipment, always secure the horizontal arm using the arm locking screw. Figure 4...
  • Page 20 Installing the Vertical Arm—Part 1 horizontal slider control rod plastic plug cover plate needle foot 5 Position the vertical arm onto the horizontal slider. When viewed from the front of the XY autosampler, the vertical arm’s needle holder bracket is on the right.
  • Page 21 Installation Assembling the XY Autosampler Figure 6 Installing the Vertical Arm—Part 2 needle holder bracket horizontal slider needle foot 6 Use the supplied screws to secure the vertical arm to the horizontal slider. The screws insert into the bottom of the mounting holes in the horizontal slider.
  • Page 22 Locate the accessory packages containing the needle (part number G1811-23200) and the needle holder/guidekit. When installing the needle, refer to Figure 7 that shows where the needle, needle holder, and needle guide are installed on the XY autosampler. Figure 7 Installing the Needle...
  • Page 23 The terms rinse station and wash station are used synonymously through out this manual. The support bar attaches to the front face of the XY autosampler. Its rear contains mounting holes for rinse stations and its top contains mounting holes for transfer ports and filler ports.
  • Page 24 Figure 9 Mounting the Rinse Station optional rinse station level-sensing rinsing well rinse station drain drain fitting rinsing well locking collar tubing 3 Attach the support bar to the front of the XY autosampler using the knurled screws.
  • Page 25 XY autosampler. It also contains liquid spills, such as those caused by overflowing vessels. The tray can be installed in an upper or lower position on the XY autosampler’s bed depending on the size of tubes being used. Upper Position If using tubes that are less than 100 mm in height: 1 Screw the tray spacers into place.
  • Page 26 Installation Assembling the XY Autosampler one end of the drain tubing to the drain outlet and place the other in a drain receptacle, located lower than the tray. Tray Removal To remove the tray, first lift it straight up and then pull it gently towards you.
  • Page 27 Assembling the XY Autosampler Rack Installation The XY autosampler is equipped to hold up to four code 21 racks (part number for one rack G1811-04500). Place each rack into the tray so the rack is perpendicular to the front panel of the XY autosampler. The rack code assigned to the rack should face you.
  • Page 28 Only a brief description on how to connect the inlet tubing of the flow cell to the needle of the XY autosampler is given here. For more detailed instructions on how to setup the sipper system, refer to the Installing and Operating Your Sipper System manual, part number 89068-90005.
  • Page 29 Mounting and Removing the Safety Shield. screw Removing the Safety Shield 1 Remove the two screws on each side of the XY autosampler. See Figure 14. 2 Gently pull the safety shield as indicated by the arrows in Figure 14 and lift...

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Communication Interface

    Setting up the Communication Interface Setting up the Communication Interface Setting up the RS-232 Interface The RS-232 port is used to transfer information between the XY autosampler and a computer. RS 232 Interface of your PC Prior to controlling the XY autosampler by the UV-visible ChemStation software, you have to update the registry file of your operating system.
  • Page 31 N O T E Make sure your computer is turned off before making any connections. To connect your computer to the XY autosampler, you use the RS-232 cable (part number 5181-1520) that comes with the system. Attach the male end of the RS-232 cable (25 pin end) to the RS-232 port located on the rear panel of the XY autosampler.
  • Page 32 The unit ID identifies the XY autosampler to the UV-Vis ChemStation software. At the factory, the unit ID is set to 10. Since you will only connect a single XY autosampler via the RS 232 interface at a time, there is no need for changing this number.
  • Page 33 Setting up the Communication Interface 1 Gently insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the SW2 selector on the rear panel and turn it. 2 Align the white dot with 1. Figure 17 Default Baud Rate Setting of XY Autosampler...
  • Page 34 Installation Setting up the Communication Interface...

  • Page 35: Operation

    Operation How to operate the XY autosampler through the Agilent ChemStation...
  • Page 36 Operation This chapter describes: • “Software and Firmware Requirements” on page 37 • “Controlling the XY Autosampler through Agilent ChemStation” on page 38...

  • Page 37: Software And Firmware Requirements

    • Dissolution testing software for UV-visible spectroscopy (applies to single-bath dissolution testing only) Operating capabilities of the XY autosampler vary with software package. A fully automated and flexible control of the sampler is only available with the advanced software package.

  • Page 38: Controlling The Xy Autosampler Through Agilent Chemstation

    1 Press the Setup button and in the Setup Autosampler dialog box set the: • Path Length of your cuvette in use. The default path length is 1 cm. • Unit-ID of your XY autosampler. The default Unit-ID is 10. See also “Unit ID of the XY Autosampler” on page 32.
  • Page 39 Manual Control of the XY Autosampler After having set the parameters for the XY autosampler, you can advance the probe arm and needle of the sampler by clicking on the sampler icon in the graphical user interface and selecting a new sampler position or typing in a vial number and pressing the enter key.
  • Page 40 Operation Controlling the XY Autosampler through Agilent ChemStation In the automation table of standard mode, the probe of the XY autosampler will be moved consecutively from vial 1 of rack 1 to vial 2 and so on. After having dipped in all the vials of the first rack, the software will move the probe to vial 1 of rack 2 (3 and 4) and proceed in the same way as before.
  • Page 41 You can set up an arbitrary sequence of measurements and assign the vials you want to without any restrictions, apart for the maximum number of 240 vials the XY autosampler can hold. In column two, Source, you define the vial you want to analyze. Vials 1 through 60 belong to rack 1, 61 through 120 to rack 2, 121 through 180 to rack 3 and 181 through 240 to rack 4.
  • Page 42 Operation Controlling the XY Autosampler through Agilent ChemStation...

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Repair

    Maintenance and Repair Guidelines for maintaining your XY autosampler...
  • Page 44 Maintenance and Repair To obtain optimum performance and maximum life from the XY autosampler, keep it well maintained.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Xy Autosampler And Safety Shield

    The XY autosampler and safety shield should be cleaned occasionally using a dry, clean cloth. Or, if necessary, use a cloth dipped in soapy water. If liquid is accidentally spilled on the XY autosampler or safety shield, wipe using a dry, clean cloth.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Needle

    Maintenance and Repair Replacing the Needle Replacing the Needle Refer to the appropriate instructions below depending on whether you are replacing the needle (part number G1811-23200) with one of the same type or one of a different type. Installing the Needle To install a replacement needle (part number G1811-23200) of the same type that is currently installed: 1 Remove the transfer tubing’s 1/4"-28 fitting from the tubing fitting.
  • Page 47 Maintenance and Repair Replacing the Needle Figure 18 Replacing the Needle needle holder bracket and screw transfer tubing 1/4”-28 fitting needle holder tubing fitting needle retaining screw needle needle foot needle guide...

  • Page 48: Replacing A Fuse

    Figure 20 Installing the Fuse Post Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse installation for 100/120 voltage Fuse installation for 220/240 voltage 5 Remove the old fuse(s) and insert the new fuse(s). 6 Insert the fuse drawer into its receptacle in the XY autosampler.

  • Page 49: Transporting The Xy Autosampler

    XY autosampler. 7 Replace the plastic plug. 8 Lift the XY autosampler by holding the base. Do not use the horizontal arm as a handle. If packaging the XY autosampler for shipment, remove the vertical arm. To remove the vertical arm, refer to Figure 5 on page 20 and follow the instructions below.
  • Page 50 Maintenance and Repair Transporting the XY Autosampler 7 Attach the plate to the front of the horizontal arm.

  • Page 51: Parts And Supplies

    Parts and Supplies Replacement parts for the XY autosampler...
  • Page 52 RS 232 connector cable 5181-1520 Figure 16 on page 31 You need two fuses for connecting the X-Y Autosampler to 220 V power lines. N O T E For a repair or exchange of your XY autosampler, call your local Agilent service representative.

  • Page 53: The Rear Panel

    The Rear Panel Interface connectors at the rear panel of the XY autosampler...

  • Page 54: Description Of Connectors

    4 Gilson serial input/ output channel (GSIOC) port (currently not used) 5 Keypad port (currently not used) 6 RS-232 port (currently used) 7 Power receptacle 8 Power switch 9 Fuse drawer Figure 21 Rear Panel Connectors of the XY Autosampler...
  • Page 55 XY auotsampler, RS-232 interface, 30 cleaning the sample changer, 45 RS-232 port, 30 clockwise, 39 maximum depth, 38 connecting the sipper tubing to the XY measure blank, 40 measure control, 40 autosampler, 28 safety shield, 20 connectors at rear panel, 54...
  • Page 56 15, 25 tray installation, 25 tubing, 15, 24, 46 tubings, 9 unit id, 31, 38 unpacking your XY autosampler, 14 verification and diagnostics, 37 vertical arm, 15, 21, 23 vertical arm installation, 19 wait time, 38 wash station, 23, 39...
  • Page 57 Warranty Statement Warranty Statement All Chemical Analysis Products Agilent Technologies (Agilent) warrants its chemical analysis products against defects in materials and workmanship. For details of the warranty period in your country, call Agilent. During the warranty period, Agilent will, at its option, repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
  • Page 58 Warranty Statement 4 operation outside of the environmental and electrical specifications for the product, 5 improper site preparation and maintenance, or 6 customer induced contamination or leaks. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IS EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AGILENT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 59 Warranty Statement Responsibilities of Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies will provide warranty services as described in the following table. Table 4 Warranty Services Services During Warranty Warranty Period Type Agilent CE instruments, 1 Year Onsite Agilent 1100 Series LC modules, Agilent 8453 UV-visible spectrophotometers...
  • Page 60 Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. General...
  • Page 61 Safety Information rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present. Do not replace components with power cable connected. Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
  • Page 62 Solvent Information Solvent Information Observe the following recommendations on the use of solvents. Flow Cells Avoid the use of alkaline solutions (pH > 9.5) which can attack quartz and thus impair the optical properties of flow cells. Solvents Always filter solvents, small particles can permanently block capillaries. Avoid the use of the following steel-corrosive solvents: •...
  • Page 63 Radio Interference Radio Interference Manufacturer’s Declaration This is to certify that this equipment is in accordance with the Radio Interference Requirements of Directive FTZ 1046/1984. The German Bundespost was notified that this equipment was put into circulation, the right to check the series for compliance with the requirements was granted. Test and Measurement If test and measurement equipment is operated with equipment unscreened cables and/or used for measurements on open set-ups, the user has to assure...
  • Page 64 Sound Emission Sound Emission Manufacturer’s Declaration This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound Emission Directive of 18 January 1991. This product has a sound pressure emission (at the operator position) < 70 dB. • Sound Pressure Lp < 70 dB (A) •...
  • Page 65 Agilent Technologies on Internet Agilent Technologies on Internet For the latest information on products and services visit our worldwide web site on the Internet at: http://www.agilent.com/chem...
  • Page 66 Agilent Technologies on Internet...
  • Page 68 Specifications” — The XY autosampler’s accessories described, and its specifications. • Chapter 2 “Installation” — How to set up the XY autosampler. • Chapter 3 “Operation” — How to operate the XY autosampler through the Agilent ChemStation. • Chapter 4 “Maintenance and Repair”...

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