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(RAM init). This behavior is intended and necessary for controlling the Sample processor with «IC Net». If a 838 Advanced Sample Processor is to be used as a stand-alone system with keypad control and instrument methods, which previously was controlled by «IC Net 2.3», the setting mentioned above has to be switched off beforehand.
Attention This symbol indicates important information. Read the in- formation provided before you continue. Remarks This symbol indicates additional information and tips. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Introduction...
Stirrer status Method sequence ******** counter 2/12 START 03 WAIT 11 s Running sequence Parameter Current command with line number Editing mode Menu title >Sample sequence 1 MOVE sample Menu line or command parameter parameter Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Selection menus can be accessed with the upper row of keys (<CON- FIG>, <PARAM>, <USER METHOD>). The other keys on the left- hand side of the keypad are used for navigation in the menus or for al- Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
When the rack position has been reached the robotic arm will automatically be aligned to the corresponding rack position. During data input the <SELECT> key is used to select a pre- defined entry from a selection list. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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A particular rack position can be moved to directly by entering the position number (with the numerical keys). The direction and speed of rotation can be altered in the parameter menu. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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- Filling the dosing or exchange unit (fill) - Initializing the exchange of a Dosing unit (release) - Preparing the tubing systems and cylinder (prep.) - Emptying the tubing system and the dosing cylinder (empty) - Ejecting the cylinder contents (Eject) Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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2nd parameter, for RS232 interface Data string with up to 14 alphanumeric characters (any). The default value "&M;$G" (for starting Metrohm instruments) can be set with <CLEAR>. The <WAIT> key has no function in the normal operating condition. It WAIT is used to insert the WAIT command in a run sequence.
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If <START> is activated after an interruption (<HOLD>, see below), then the sequence continues with the next command. The <START> can also be used to carry out a single command line in a run sequence (TRACE function), see p. Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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In the HOLD condition a method can be completely terminated with <STOP> or continued with <START>. After an error message in the method sequence the Advanced Sam- ple Processor switches automatically to the HOLD condition after <QUIT>. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Depending on the parameter, <CLEAR> is used to set the initial value. The <CLEAR> key is also used to reject incorrectly entered values. <QUIT> exits the questions and returns to the submenu. The following schematic diagram shows the instrument dialog ar- rangement. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Inquiry 2 >Submenu 1 ENTER Inquiry n Key title >Submenu 2 ENTER >Submenu 2 Inquiry 1 ENTER QUIT >Submenu 2 Inquiry 2 >Submenu 2 ENTER Inquiry n Key title >Submenu n Fig. 2 Dialog arrangement Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
The text cursor automatically moves one character to the left. Ending text input <QUIT> exits the text input mode. The displayed text line can then be QUIT accepted with <ENTER> or rejected by pressing <QUIT> a second time. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
The figure above shows how a character string can be entered, e.g. for naming a method. Text input is concluded with <QUIT>. The whole of the entered character string is then shown and can be accepted with <ENTER> or rejected with <QUIT>. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
"Master". This may be unwanted, particularly if an automated system has been set up that includes instruments that are not from Metrohm. This is why the Sample Processor can also be started from any external instrument via the Remote interface.
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Sample Processor. If a warning limit is entered then, when this period has elapsed, a message will appear indicating that maintenance is required. Name of the instrument >auxiliaries device label for identification 8 ASCII characters >auxiliaries Program version program 5.838.0012 read only Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Setting the rinsing height for ex- >>swing head 1 rinse position 0 mm ternal positions * 0…235 mm Setting the swing height for ex- >>swing head 1 shift position 0 mm ternal positions * 0…235 mm Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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0 mm external position 1 * 0…235 mm Swing angle for external posi- >>swing head 1 external pos.2 117.00° tion 2 * … up to external pos. 4 * can be set with LEARN function Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
In order to make a modification to the definition of a sample rack the rack level data must first be loaded. The data of the Metrohm standard racks is stored under their ordering number. >recall rack Name of the rack to be loaded name: 6.2041.450...
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With the <SELECT> key you can select one of the existing rack names. The rack data is stored with <ENTER>. Any rack name can be used. The input of any rack name can be made directly via the numerical keys or in the text Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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' is exited without saving modified >rack definitions data a request appears about saving the rack data. >rack definitions overwrite 6.2041.310 ? Confirm the question (store the rack definitions) by pressing the <ENTER> key. Reject storage with <QUIT>. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
2.2.4 Dosing units Metrohm Exchange units (with 685 and 805 Dosimats as the dosing drive) and Dosing units for the Dosino 700 and 800 systems can be used with the Sample Processors. The following set- tings are used for preparing the Dosing units (PREP function). The tubing dimensions (length and diameter) are used for calculating the rinsing volumes.
(printer emulation) IBM,HP,Epson, Seiko,Citizen For data transmission using personal computers you should select >RS232 settings Switch data reception on/off RS control: ON,OFF If Remote control is switched off then no data will be received. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
The command keys on the right-hand side of the keypad are available. parameters Commands for the start sequence of the sample series >start sequence Open the submenu with <ENTER> The start sequence is carried out once at the start of a sample series. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
It is automatically occupied with the NOP command, which has no function. The following lines move downward by one position. <DELETE> deletes the current line of a sequence. The following lines move upward by one position. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Define standard filling port filling port 1…2…4 >dosing drive Define standard rinsing inlet (if Dosing rinsing port unit is exchanged) 1…2…4 >dosing drive Define standard outlet for the prepara- preparation port tion cycle 1…4 Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
(see above) 2.3.5 Behavior during timeout Metrohm Sample Processors are designed to communicate with other instruments. In particular, this includes the coordination between the Sample Processor and devices connected to it. In the method se- quence the SCAN command can be used to check whether an instru- ment is ready or to ask for an acknowledgement after a measurement has been made.
RS232 interface 14 ASCII characters default value '&M;$S' (= stops a Metrohm device) Connected peripheral devices (e.g. Metrohm devices) can be stopped automatically. Any character string can be transmitted. For details of the se- rial RS232 interface see "Technical Reference".
− Function is stopped, "LEARN" LED blinks. − With the <ENTER> key, accept the value (or re-start the LEARN function). "LEARN" LED goes out, edit next command line. Die LEARN-Funktion steht für folgende Befehle zur Verfügung: Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
<START> key. Upon completion of the action the next command line is displayed. Tracing can be executed immediately after entry of a sequence line or at any time after opening the parameter menu and selecting a se- quence. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
It is only reset to 1 when the instrument is switched on, when a RESET command (<RESET> key) is executed or after a RACK com- mand (<RACK> key or in in a method run). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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1. If MOVE prev. is used at rack position 1 then the highest possible position will be moved to. spec.1 bis 16 – reserved special beaker positions on the sample rack. These are defined in the rack configuration, see also p. 20. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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Moves the lift to uppermost position (0 mm) LIFT: 1: 100 mm Moves the lift to position 100 mm Working, rinsing, shifting and special positions are defined specifically for each rack in the configuration menu under (see >rack definitions Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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>sample or altered in a sequence with the appropriate DEF changer settings command. Each lift can be positioned with an accuracy of one millimeter. The LEARN function is available for this (see p. 70). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
2 not possible) The connectors can be switched on or off individually or be activated for a particular duration. The LEARN mode is very useful for determining the optimal pump time (see p. 71). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
If '*' is entered then the default port for the corresponding function will be used (e.g. dosing port = 1, filling port = 2, etc.). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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Dosinos as well as the dosing and filling rates can be defined for specific methods. More details about Dosino commands are given on p. 60ff. The Sample Processor automatically recognizes whether a Dosimat or a Dosino is connected. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
= line active = any line condition Example: = input line 0 is active = 00000001 Device 1: Ready1 With the LEARN function the binary patterns (=line conditions) can be adopted interactively (see p. 71). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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'∗'. In this case the comparison will be made with the second part of the character string. Details of the CTL command are given below. With the LEARN function transmitted data (=character strings) can be adopted interactively (see p. 71). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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Setting special binary patterns allows the flexible monitoring of con- nected instruments. The following applies 0 = line inactive 1 = line active ∗ = retain line condition Example: = Output line 1 active = start pump 833 ************1* Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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( ..."OFF" Detailed information about the syntax of the Remote language can be found in the Instructions for Use of your Metrohm instrument. For communication with instruments from other manufacturers or a computer please conform with their syntax and conventions.
The rack code is read off and the SAMPLE variable (position of the cur- rent sample) reset to 1. The RACK command should only be used in a final sequence. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Create a method which contains a command sequence that is to be processed when the Sample Processor is switched on. Save this method under the name POWERUP (see p. 46). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
<START> or, if necessary, cancelled with <STOP>. <CLEAR> interrupts a sample series after the currently active se- RESET quence has been carried out (gentle stop). The current sample will CLEA R be processed to the end. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
The <HOME> key runs the lift to the rest position (0 mm), i.e. to the upper limit. HOME <END> runs the lift to the predefined work position (see sec- tion 2.2.3). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
-15…-1,1…15 The PUMP command is used to switch on/off the peristaltic pump at the 838 Advanced Sample Processor. The PERISTALT command switches on or off the peristaltic pump, according to the current state. Pump rate and rotation direction of the pump drive can be set in 15 steps.
= line active, = line inactive). manual operation Display RS232 interface sig- SCN:RS nals Rm,RS ASCII characters command causes the character string received at the SCN:RS RS232 interface to be displayed line by line (14 characters). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
14 characters Using the command data (= character string) can be sent to CTL:RS instruments connected via the serial RS232 interface. For details about the remote interface, see section 2.4.4 and section 3.2.4. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
RACK busy The <RACK> key immediately rotates the rack to initial position. The magnetic rack code is read off and the corresponding rack table is loaded. This should be done after every rack change. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Further commands are available for the 700/800 Dosinos, so that the wide range of possibilities which characterize these Dosing units can be used to the full extent. 800 Dosino 800 Dosino Fig. 6 Dosino 800 with Dosing units Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Max. dosing rate Resolution 2 mL 6.6 mL/min 0.2 µL 5 mL 16.6 mL/min 0.5 µL 10 mL 33.3 mL/min 1.0 µL 20 mL 66.6 mL/min 2.0 µL 50 mL 160 mL/min 5.0 µL Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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Several filling and dosing processes are carried out. The volumes required for this are calculated from the configuration settings of the Dosing unit, i.e. from the tubing lengths and diameters (see Section 2.2.4). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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The cylinder is filled by aspirating the necessary volume via the given port. If * is entered as a wild card then the port given under >dosing drive rinsing port will be used (default: Port 2). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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If * is entered as a wild card then the port given under >dosing drive dosing port will be used (default: Port 1). Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
Liquid handling functions The Sample Processors can use the numerous capabilities of a Metrohm Dosino (700 or 800) to the full extent. The four ports of the Metrohm Dosing units for the Dosino can be used as outlet or inlet ports as defined by the user.
The stopcock position is shown beneath the cyl- inder wherever necessary. Port Default: Default: Default: Default: Dosing port 1 Filling port Dosing port 2 Drain port The pictograms above show the default settings.. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
This function can be used for pipetting. Filling Example: Default port = 2 DOS: fill mL Filling the cylinder can be carried out from a freely selectable port. After the filling process the stopcock remains at the selected port. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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Air is always aspirated via the drain port (default: Port 4) for emptying. The volumes of the connected pieces of tubing (calculated from length and diameter) are taken into account during the whole procedure. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
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The stopcock rotates to the given port. No piston movement takes place. The direction of rotation is determined by the parameter stop- under in the parameter menu. cock direction >Dosing unit def. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Operation...
The number of samples that a rack can accommodate depends on the diameter of the sample beakers. • With the 838 Advanced Sample Processor all of the Metrohm- sample racks with 42 cm diameter can be used. These are also us- able with the Sample Processor models 778 and 814.
This ensures that the beaker positions coincide with the inter- nal position table of the current rack. The standard racks supplied by Metrohm are already provided with a predefined magnet code for each type of rack. If several racks of the same type are in use then the magnet pins can be arranged differently to allow the unambiguous identification of each individual rack.
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Rack codes can be altered as required. However, they must always be assigned to a single rack only. Avoid the use of the predefined codes for the standard racks supplied by Metrohm, see also p. 64. The working position is used for defining the lift position at which a sample is to be processed.
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• Beaker sensor If a special beaker is required in a run sequence, but the Sample Proc- essor cannot find a beaker at the reserved position, then an error mes- sage will always appear. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
(e.g. the status of the 'Ready' line for scanning the determination end of a Metrohm device). This is done by setting an 8-place binary pattern, in which each bit is assigned to an in- put line.
3.2 The Remote interface In order to simplify the use of Remote commands, particularly when several devices are linked together with Metrohm cables, predefined bi- nary patterns are available as command parameters for the commands CTL and SCN for standard conditions. These are: 3.2.3...
• Accept the robotic arm position with <ENTER>. the larger the particular swing angle. • If necessary modify the position (in °) by entering numbers. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
• Enter command or select existing command line • Press <LEARN> key • The function starts, the "LEARN" LED lights up • Press <LEARN> key • The function is stopped, the "LEARN" LED blinks Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
If user-defined methods are normally used then it may be advisable to prevent the stored method parameters from being overwritten. The pa- rameter menu and it's sub-menus can be made inaccessible. disables the <PARAM> key. lock <PARAM>: Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
3.4.5 Disable display If the Sample Processor is only to be operated by using external control software, the display for manual operation can be switched off. switches off the display. lock display: Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
Instructions for Use for the 786 Swing Head. This value can also be reduced if neces- sary. Default values: Max. swing angle 117.00° Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
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Adjust rate.: normal After the settings for the robotic arm have been entered the <QUIT> key must be pressed three times. The settings become active the next time that the instrument is switched on. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
No sample rack in position, or no rack data can be found for ∗ rack data missing the sample rack currently on the turntable. The transmission parameters of the RS232 interface do not ∗ RS232 error coincide with those of the receiving device. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
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The warning limit of the running time meter has been * service recommended reached. It is time for the Sample Processor to be serviced. Please contact your local Metrohm service department. The memory for the user-defined methods is full. Before new ∗ user memory full methods can be stored methods that are not used, or only used infrequently, must be deleted.
The table shows which parts of the working memory are affected by the corresponding initialization versions. If a system crash occurs (unde- fined display, no reaction to pressing keys, etc.) we recommend the ini- tialization version " ". Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
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• If necessary, press the <SELECT> key several times until this ap- pears: >RAM initialization select: • Press <ENTER>. diagnosis >RAM test • Press <ENTER>. • Press <QUIT>. The instrument finishes the diagnosis process and carries out a start-up reset. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
The following pages contain a list of the user methods supplied to- gether with explanations of important commands. They are used, if the 838 Advanced Sample Processor is not being controlled directly by a PC software. These standard methods are therefore mostly used in combinations of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor with the Metrohm VA instruments, e.
System setup See 8.838.1303 Installation Instructions, Section 3.6 or 8.797.1013 Hardware Manual of the 797 VA Computrace, Section 2.11.5. Run sequences for the 838 Advanced Sample Processor 838 Advanced S.Proc. 00030 5.838.0010 - report header with instrument ID and program version...
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Before each start, define the position of the first sample vessel. Press the <SAMPLE> key of the 838 keypad and enter the rack position. Find more information in the 8.797.8011 Software Manual of the 797 VA Computrace, see section 8.6. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
System setup See 8.838.1303 Installation Instructions, Section 3.6 or 8.797.1013 Hardware Manual of the 797 VA Computrace, Section 2.11.4. Run sequences for the 838 Advanced Sample Processor 838 Advanced S.Proc. 00030 5.838.0010 - report header with instrument ID and program version...
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⇒ With 50 mL sample vessels: first sample on position 1, first rinsing solution on position 29: Sample Rinsing solution not used ⇒ With 11 mL sample vessels: first sample on position 57, first rins- ing solution on position 85. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
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Before each start, define the position of the first sample vessel. Press the <SAMPLE> key of the 838 keypad and enter the rack position. Find more information in the 8.797.8011 Software Manual of the 797 VA Computrace, see section 8.6. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
System setup See 8.838.1303 Installation Instructions, Section 3.6 or 8.797.1013 Hardware Manual of the 797 VA Computrace, Section 2.11.3. Run sequences for the 838 Advanced Sample Processor 838 Advanced S.Proc. 00030 5.838.0010 - report header with instrument ID and program version...
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Before each start, define the position of the first sample vessel. Press the <SAMPLE> key of the 838 keypad and enter the rack position. Find more information in the 8.797.8011 Software Manual of the 797 VA Computrace, see section 8.6. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
System setup See 8.838.1303 Installation Instructions, Section 3.6 or 8.797.1013 Hardware Manual of the 797 VA Computrace, Section 2.11. Run sequences for the 838 Advanced Sample Processor 838 Advanced S.Proc. 00030 5.838.0010 - report header with instrument ID and program version...
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Before each start, define the position of the first sample vessel. Press the <SAMPLE> key of the 838 keypad and enter the rack position. Find more information in the 8.797.8011 Software Manual of the 797 VA Computrace, see section 8.5. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Appendix...
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Run variable......34 Volume......40, 56 STIR command..... 39 Running time......45 Stirrer ........ 7, 31 Running time meter ....17 Stirrer connections....39 WAIT command ....8, 45 Stirrer control ....39, 50 Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Index...
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4 Index Waiting time ....30, 45 Work pos. T1......70 Warning......2, 16 Work position ....5, 37, 66 Zero position ......37 Warning limit ......17 Working height...... 19 Wild card......42, 56 Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Index...
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