Introduction To The Thermostatted Autosampler - Agilent Technologies 1200 Series User Manual

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Introduction

Introduction to the Thermostatted Autosampler

Introduction to the Thermostatted Autosampler
The Agilent 1200 Series autosampler is designed for use with other modules of
the Agilent 1200 Series LC system or with other LC systems if adequate
remote control inputs and outputs are available. The autosampler is controlled
from the Agilent 1200 Series control module or from the Agilent ChemStation
for LC systems.
The specially-designed thermostattable sample trays holds either 100 × 1.8 ml
vials or two wellplates and 10 × 1.8 ml vials.
The autosampler thermostat contains Peltier-controlled heat exchangers. A
fan draws air from the area above the sample vial tray of the autosampler and
is then blown through the fins of the cooling/heating module. There it is cooled
or heated according to the temperature setting. The thermostatted air enters
the autosampler through a recess underneath the specially-designed sample
tray. The air is then distributed evenly through the sample tray ensuring
effective temperature control, regardless of how many vials are in the tray.
In cooling mode condensation is generated on the cooled side of the Peltier
elements. This condensed water is safely guided into the leak system.
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