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Metrohm 789 Short Introduction And Tutorial

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CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland
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789 Robotic Sample Processor XL
778 Sample Processor
Program version 5.789.0020
and 5.778.0020
Short Introduction
and Tutorial
8.789.1023
02.2004 / dm

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  • Page 1 CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland E-Mail info@metrohm.ch www.metrohm.com 789 Robotic Sample Processor XL 778 Sample Processor Program version 5.789.0020 and 5.778.0020 Short Introduction and Tutorial 8.789.1023 02.2004 / dm...
  • Page 2 Although all the information given in these instructions has been checked with great care, errors cannot be entirely excluded. Should you notice any mistakes, please in- form the author at the address given above. © Metrohm AG 2004 Printed in Switzerland Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Contents...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring lift positions and rack data ........10 Configuring lift and robotic arm ............ 13 Moving rack and lift................ 15 Methods Processing methods ..............20 Creating a new method ..............25 Executing a series of samples Standard method "Titrino".............. 30 Index Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Contents...
  • Page 4 Contents List of Illustrations Figure 1 Overall view......................... 2 Figure 2 Rear panel ........................4 Figure 3 Connection panel ....................... 5 Figure 4 Keypad........................7 Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Contents...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This will be followed by a brief overview of purpose and mode of opera- tion of the most important components of the instrument. Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Introduction...

  • Page 6: Overall View

    Processor since a robotic arm also allows positions outside the rack to be reached. Various robotic arms are available for various applications. Electrodes, dosing tips, rod stirrers and other accessories can be attached in the titration head. Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Introduction...

  • Page 7: Sample Racks

    Processor models. A 786 Swing Head with robotic arm is required on the 789 Robotic Sample Processor XL. • Sample racks with 48 cm diameter are suitable only for the 789 Ro- botic Sample Processor XL with 786 Swing Head.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    10 The built-in pumps are membrane pumps. They are suitable for rinsing with spray nozzles and for aspirate processed aqueous sample solutions by suction. If you intend to use organic solvents or Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Introduction...

  • Page 9: Electrical Connections

    Sample Processor. 1.3 Electrical connections The electrical connections are the same on all models of the 778/789 Sample Processors. S : 11 5 VA U : 10 0 - 2 40 V...

  • Page 10: Installing Accessories

    In order to perform the exercises in this brief introduction, you will re- quire only the keypad and any sample rack with a few appropriate sample vessels. If you have available a titrator from the Metrohm Titrino series, please connect both units with the remote cable (6.6.2141.020).

  • Page 11: Keypad

    S T A R T S T O P H O L D control 6.2142.040 Figure 4 Keypad Please work through the following chapter to familiarize yourself with the procedures for operating the Sample Processor. Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Introduction...

  • Page 12: Operation

    PUMP----STIR-- ready The status of the sample counter 0 of 0 indicates that no rack has been detected. In this status, it is not possible to move the turntable since no rack data is available. Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...
  • Page 13 English. Initialising the rack Put on a sample rack. Turn it so that the Metrohm logo on the rack points towards the tower or towards the centre between the towers (in the case of a twin-tower model). The rack must lock into position when mounted.

  • Page 14: Configuring Lift Positions And Rack Data

    The position can either be entered in mm (measured as of the upper stop position of the lift) or, more conveniently, it can be set with the so-called LEARN function. <LEARN> Press <LEARN>. Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...
  • Page 15 An optical IR sensor allowing larger vessels in front of the tower to be detected by reflection is installed in each tower of the Sample Processor. If using a 786 Swing Head, it is possible to Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...
  • Page 16 Confirm change of rack data overwrite 6.2041.310 ? Accept the new setting with <ENTER>. If you do not wish to accept <ENTER> the new settings, press <QUIT>. <QUIT> <QUIT> Press <QUIT> to quit , the Configuration menu. Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...

  • Page 17: Configuring Lift And Robotic Arm

    The standard setting "*" means that this function is switched off. Do not change this setting for the time being. < > Advance with < >. Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...
  • Page 18 Configuration menu >tower 2 After the settings have been made for all external positions, you will re- turn to the configuration menu where you can make further settings. Press <QUIT> to quit the configuration menu. <QUIT> Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...

  • Page 19: Moving Rack And Lift

    This counter can be set as required. Press key <SAMPLE>. <SAMPLE> manual operation Set SAMPLE variable SAMPLE Enter any value, e.g. 5 and press <ENTER>. <ENTER> You can enter a new rack position with the command key <MOVE>. <MOVE> Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...
  • Page 20 Using the <HOME> key, you can move the lift to home position. The <HOME> <END> key moves the lift to the pre-defined work position. <END> You can also use the LIFT command. Press the <LIFT> key. <LIFT> Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...
  • Page 21 Rod stirrers of model 802 or 722 and the magnetic stirrer model 741 must be plugged in at the stirrer connection on the rear panel of a tower. The magnetic stirrer 801 and the titration stand 804 are connected to the MSB connectors on the rear panel. Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...
  • Page 22 A specific 'port' can be selected for each dosing function. If you have connected a Dosino or Dosimat to the MSB connector 1, press <1>, <1> <1> and then <1> again. Confirm with <ENTER>. <ENTER> Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...
  • Page 23 Select dosing drive, standard port and function DOS: 1.* : prepar. mL Preparation of the dosing drive is performed automatically. The required rins- ing volumes for the tubing are calculated from the settings in the dosing unit configuration. Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Operation...

  • Page 24: Methods

    ******** <SELECT> Select method Titrino and press <ENTER> to load it. This is a sim- <ENTER> ple standard method for series titrations which can be automated with any Metrohm Titrino and Sample Processor. Method name Titrino counter 0/12 Basic status with loaded method...
  • Page 25 >sample sequence Move the sample position to tower 1 1 MOVE sample This is the same MOVE command as you learnt for manual operation. Press the <START> key. The command is executed. <START> Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Methods...
  • Page 26 >sample sequence Set the remote lines 4 CTL:Rm: START device1 If you have connected a Metrohm Titrino to the Sample Processor via the remote connector, this Titrino will be started with the CTL command in command line 4. The CTL:Rm command sets the control lines of the remote connector in accordance with predefined signal patters or freely definable bit pat- terns.
  • Page 27 Press <START>. The next command line is displayed after 3 seconds. >sample sequence Placeholder command 10 NOP The end of the sample sequence is reached. Pressing <QUIT> moves <QUIT> you one dialog level up to the 'parameters' menu. Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Methods...
  • Page 28 >final sequence Placeholder command 03 NOP The end of the final sequence is reached. Pressing <QUIT> twice moves you back to the main display. <QUIT>, <QUIT> Titrino counter 0/12 Initial status with loaded method PUMP----STIR----- ready Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Methods...

  • Page 29: Creating A New Method

    >sample sequence Open the sample sequence with <ENTER> <ENTER> >sample sequence Blank command line 1 NOP NOP (No Operation) displays a blank command line. You should first approach the sample position. Enter a MOVE com- Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Methods...
  • Page 30 Press <SELECT> until you see work on the display. This is the work- <SELECT> ing height which has been defined in the rack configuration. Confirm <ENTER> the selection with <ENTER>. This completes the command and the next, blank command line is dis- played. Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Methods...
  • Page 31 The second parameter is the selection of the function of the dosing drive. If you are using a Dosino drive with dosing unit, you can also se- lect special functions with the <SELECT> key in addition to the dosing volume. Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Methods...
  • Page 32 Using keys <PRINT> and <RACK> (or < and >), you can move the <PRINT>,<RACK> displayed character string to the left or right and choose the blinking <ENTER> character in each case with <ENTER>. <QUIT> Enter Test as an example. You can quit text entry with <QUIT>. Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Methods...
  • Page 33 3.2 Creating a new method >store method Quit text entry name: Test Confirm the method name with <ENTER>. <ENTER> Test counter 0/12 Initial status PUMP----STIR----- ready The method is now saved and active. Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Methods...

  • Page 34: Executing A Series Of Samples

    This is where you can enter the number of samples to be processed. <3> Enter 3 at this point. <ENTER> Press <ENTER> to confirm your entry. Pressing <QUIT> moves you back to the main display. <QUIT> Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Executing a series of samples...
  • Page 35 Lower the lift on tower 1 to the work position • Activate the stirrer on tower 1 • Start the connected Titrino via the remote lines • Scan the remote lines Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Executing a series of samples...
  • Page 36 In this case, electrode and buret tips are dipped into a rinsing beaker (best filled with rinsing fluid) as the last part of a series of samples. The Sample Processor is then once again in initial status. Titrino counter Initial status PUMP----STIR-- ready Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Executing a series of samples...

  • Page 37: Index

    Rack code......10 Creating a method ....25 LIFT command...... 26 Rack data......10 CTL:Rm command ....22 Rack detection ......8 Lift height ......17 Lift position ..... 10, 17 Rack offset ......12 Metrohm 7778/789 Sample Processor, Index...
  • Page 38 W ________________________ SAMPLE variable ....15 Stirrers........18 Work........26 Saving the method ....28 Stirring time......18 Working height..10, 12, 14, 26 SCN:Rm command ....23 Sub-menu ....... 20, 21 Work position......26 Metrohm 778/789 Sample Processor, Index...

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