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- Page 1 ASX-560 / ASX-280 Autosampler Quick Installation Guide Manual Part Number 480216 Rev 3...
- Page 2 The Operator’s Manual, which you can find on the included CD, provides more information on every aspect of setting up the autosampler for your application. This guide shows common versions of the ASX-560 autosampler. Your autosampler may have different racks, a different probe, or other minor differences from what is shown.
- Page 3 Autosampler Components Z-Drive Assembly Power Indicator Lamp Rinse Station Standards Vials Sample Tray Sample Vial Racks Figure 1 Autosampler—Front View Power Switch Serial Ports Peristaltic Pump USB Port Power Connector Z-Drive Rotor Autosampler—Back View Figure 2...
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Page 4: Step 1: Choose A Location
Step 1: Choose a Location Place the autosampler close to the ICP-MS or other analytical instrument. Place the autosampler where space, liquid waste, and power requirements can be met. If you have not already evaluated the intended location for the autosampler, see the Operator’s Manual. - Page 5 Slide the Z-drive onto the arm until the two holes align with the matching holes in the Y-axis carriage. Figure 5 Sliding the Z-drive Onto the Arm Secure the Z-drive to the carriage using the two thumbscrews. Tighten the thumbscrews using your fingers. Figure 6 Securing the Z-Drive Feed the cable through the rear guide block and around the rotor, then tighten the nut to secure the cable sleeve to the guide block.
- Page 6 Turn the rotor clockwise as far as it will go. Finish sliding the cable around the rotor on the back of the autosampler. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rotor to allow the cable to pass through the clamp, with about 2 mm of cable extending past the clamp. Figure 8 Position of Cable on Rotor Verify that there is a small gap between the Z-axis slider and cap at the top of the Z-drive (approximately 1-3 mm).
- Page 7 Figure 10 Securing Cable to Rotor The cable is pre-cut to the proper length and does not need to be trimmed when properly installed. Rotate the Z-drive rotor back and forth to ensure that the Z-drive moves up and down freely. Never push the Z-axis slider to move it up or down.
- Page 8 Step 4: Connect the Rinse Station The simplest arrangement is for one channel of the peristaltic pump to supply rinse solution to the rinse station, while the used rinse solution drains by gravity. Other tubing arrangements are discussed in the Operator’s Manual. Figure 12 Gravity Drain Rinse Arrangement Depending on your application, the waste rinse solution may be returned to the rinse solution container and recycled, or it may be directed to a separate...
- Page 9 Connect the smaller end of the adapter tubing to the fitting at the bottom of the pump, closest to the back of the autosampler. Figure 14 Connecting the Pump Output Connect the larger end of the tubing to the bottom fitting of the rinse station. Figure 15 Connecting the Rinse Station Input Use an appropriate length of the smaller ⅛...
- Page 10 Figure 16 Connecting the Rinse Solution Source to the Pump Connect up to 1.8 meters of the larger inch (4.8 mm) ID tubing between the outlet fitting of the rinse station and the waste container. Carefully press the tubing straight in to avoid breaking the fitting. Figure 17 Connecting the Rinse Station Drain Ensure that the tubing outlet is placed so that it will remain above the surface of the liquid in the waste container.
- Page 11 A dual rinse station can be used to reduce sample contamination and (Optional) Connecting a Dual Rinse Station carryover. In the simplest arrangement, one channel of the peristaltic pump supplies rinse solution to both tubes the rinse station, while the used rinse solution drains from both tubes by gravity.
- Page 12 Locate the two pieces of adapter tubing. Figure 20 Adapter Tubing Route the adapter tubing through the “tunnel” under the autosampler head, with the smaller end facing the peristaltic pump and the larger end facing the rinse station. Connect the tubing to the bottom two connectors of the rinse station. Connect the tubing to the fittings at the bottom of the pump.
- Page 13 Step 5: Install the Sample Probe NOTE To prevent contamination, wear gloves when handling the probe. Shut down and unplug the autosampler. Rotate the rotor on the back of the autosampler to move the Z-axis slider to the top of the Z-drive. Z-Axis Slider Rotate to Move the Z-Drive...
- Page 14 Figure 23 Adjusting the Probe Height Tighten the probe clamps. Use the provided spiral wraps to secure the sample tube to the Z-drive cable. There should be just a little curve to the free sample tube when the probe is lowered, and an untangled loop when the probe is raised.
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Page 15: Step 7: Connect The Power Supply
Step 6: Connect the Sample Tubing to the Analytical Instrument One end of the sample transfer tubing is pre-connected to the sample probe. The tubing should be long enough to allow the sample probe to move easily to every position. On the other hand, keep the tubing as short as possible to minimize carryover between samples. -
Page 16: Step 9: Test The Connection
Step 8: Connect the Host Computer You can use a USB or serial cable. USB Connection Connect the USB cable between the host computer and the autosampler. Allow Windows to search for a driver. In most cases, the driver will be found online and installed automatically.