Automatic Boat Drive Table of contents Table of contents 1 Basic information................................Notes on the operating manual........................Intended use ..............................2 Safety instructions ................................General notes..............................2.1.1 Safety markings ..............................Safety notes on the ABD ..........................Decontamination after soiling ......................... Safety instructions –...
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Table of contents Automatic Boat Drive Installing/disconnecting the ABD at the combustion tube ................25 7.3.1 Installing the ABD at the combustion tube ..................... 25 7.3.2 Disconnecting the ABD from the combustion tube ..................27 Replacing the septum and cleaning the sluice at the ABD................28 Replacing the seal at the sample sluice of the ABD ..................
Automatic Boat Drive Basic information Basic information Notes on the operating manual The Automatic Boat Drive (ABD) is a system module of the modular analyzer models multi EA 5000 / multi EA 5100 and multi X 2500. The ABD is controlled via the multi- Win software. This operating manual is therefore only valid in conjunction with the following docu- ments: ¡...
Basic information Automatic Boat Drive Intended use The ABD is intended for the horizontal operating mode of the multi EA 5000 / multi EA 5100 or the multi X 2500. The ABD can be used to introduce solid or liquid samples that have been placed in quartz glass boats into the analyzer' s combustion sys- tem.
Automatic Boat Drive Safety instructions Safety instructions General notes NOTICE This user manual is only valid in conjunction with the following documents: user manual of the analyzer and software manual of the multiWin control and analysis software. Observe in particular the notes in the "Safety notes" chapters of the user manuals. The notes included there apply analog also to the ABD without any limitations.
Safety instructions Automatic Boat Drive Symbol Meaning Remark Warning of hand in- Warning against crushing resulting juries! from device components which are moving! For People' s Republic The device contains controlled sub- of China only stances. Analytik Jena warrants that these substances will not be re- leased from the device within the next 25 years provided the device is...
Automatic Boat Drive Safety instructions Decontamination after soiling Observe the following: The operator is responsible for carrying out suitable decontamination should the de- ¡ vice become contaminated externally or internally with dangerous substances. Splashes, drops or larger liquid spillages should be removed using an absorbent ma- ¡...
Technical description Automatic Boat Drive Technical description Structure of the ABD 3.1.1 Main components The ABD sampler module is a system module for the horizontal operating mode of the modular analyzer models multi EA 5000 / multi EA 5100 and multi X 2500. The ABD is used to transport quartz boats into the combustion tube of the analyzer. The boats can accept liquid or solid substances.
Automatic Boat Drive Technical description 3.1.2 Guide tube with hook The guide tube includes a hook with magnetic coupling by which the quartz boat is transported into the combustion tube. A protective cover has been placed over the guide tube to protect the operator. The hook with magnetic coupling has been packed separately in a protective tube.
Technical description Automatic Boat Drive Figure 3 LED displays 1 "flame" LED indicator 2 "temp" LED indicator 3 "ready" LED indicator 3.1.4 Sample sluice with flap and injection port The cooled sample sluice is used for feeding samples in horizontal operating mode. Quartz glass boats (solids) filled with sample are transfered into the ABD by means of the flap.
Automatic Boat Drive Technical description Figure 5 ABD connection pieces 1 Screwed connection 2 Sealing element between combus- tion tube and connection piece 3 Sealing element between screwed 4 ABD connection piece connection and ABD connection piece 3.1.6 Control elements The two buttons on the device cover have the following functions: ¡...
Technical description Automatic Boat Drive 3.1.7 Type plate This type plate is attached to the rear of the device. The type plate contains the following information: Manufacturer address ¡ Trading name ¡ Electrical connection data ¡ ¡ WEEE marking ¡ CE marking Principle of operation Extending the multi EA 5000 / multi EA 5100 or the multi X 2500 by the ABD sampler...
Automatic Boat Drive First commissioning First commissioning Location requirements 4.1.1 Installation conditions The climatic conditions in the operating room of the ABD are defined by the require- ments of the overall system: ¡ Temperature range: +20 to +35 °C ¡ Max.
First commissioning Automatic Boat Drive Unpacking and setting up the ABD NOTICE The ABD may only be positioned, assembled and installed by the customer service de- partment of Analytik Jena or by specialist personnel authorized and trained by Analytik Jena! Any unauthorized intervention in the ABD can endanger the user and the operational safety of the equipment and limits or completely invalidates any warranty claims.
Automatic Boat Drive Operation Operation Basic Information The ABD can only be operated in conjunction with the analyzer. To operate the ABD, the user manual for the respective analyzer and the manual for the multiWin control and analysis software should, therefore, also be consulted. If a sampler is mounted on the ABD, please also observe the instructions in the respec- tive user manual.
Operation Automatic Boat Drive Figure 7 Quartz boat with the carrier material inserted NOTICE Only use a single undamaged piece of quartz fleece as carrier material! When using sev- eral small or damaged pieces, correct functionality cannot be ensured. Manual sampling Solid sample Prerequisite: System components have been switched on, the multiWin control and analysis software is running, an appropriate method has been selected.
Automatic Boat Drive Operation } Open the sample sluice by pressing the "port" button. } Using tweezers, insert the quartz boat into the open sample sluice. making sure that the eye is placed onto the hook. } Close the sample sluice by pressing the "port" button again. } When prompted by the software to do so, meter the liquid sample using a microliter syringe through the septum of the injector port directly onto the boat filled with car- rier material.
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Operation Automatic Boat Drive } Temper both components or use tempered components. NOTICE ATTENTION! If no quartz fleece is used, which is prohibited in liquid mode, uncontrolled spontaneous evaporation of the complete sample or splashing of the sample may occur. In the worst case, the system is contaminated! } Open the sample sluice by pressing the "port"...
Automatic Boat Drive Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General notes For fault analysis, log files can be recorded. Log file recording should be activated after consultation with Analytik Jena customer service for specific faults. The save location of the log files can be defined via the Extras | Configuration menu item on the Error analysis tab.
Troubleshooting Automatic Boat Drive 6.2.2 Device error Error Possible cause Remedy Target flow at the tube Finger-tight screwed con- Check screwed connec- outlet too low (leak at the nection at the ABD gas tion (ferrule), tighten fin- ABD) inlet leaking ger-tight Connection hose 16 not Connect the connection...
Automatic Boat Drive Troubleshooting 6.2.3 Analytic problems Error Possible cause Remedy Carryover Sample sluice contami- Remove sample material nated with sample from the sample sluice, wipe out the sluice, lid and injection port with al- cohol and allow them to dry.
Maintenance and care Automatic Boat Drive Maintenance and care Maintenance intervals Maintenance task Maintenance interval Clean and maintain the device weekly Check hose connection (hose 16) for daily tight fit and leaks Clean ABD connection piece as required (in the case of sample com- ponent deposits) Clean sluice as required...
Automatic Boat Drive Maintenance and care Installing/disconnecting the ABD at the combustion tube For maintenance of the combustion tube and to replace/clean the hook and the guide tube, the ABD must be disconnected from the combustion tube. The connection and disconnection of the ABD at the combustion module must be per- formed with utmost care.
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Maintenance and care Automatic Boat Drive } Using the face spanner, carefully tighten the clamping ring. } First mount the guide on which the ABD is aligned towards the basic module. Then open the front doors of the basic module. } Turn the combustion furnace into the vertical position.
Automatic Boat Drive Maintenance and care } Tighten the knurled screws for fastening the guide finger-tight. } Turn the furnace back into the horizontal position. } Carefully push the ABD back onto the basic module and check whether the ABD connection piece can be mounted without offset. } Now push the ABD further onto the combustion tube by mean of the guide until the screw connection engages with the thread of the combus- tion tube.
Maintenance and care Automatic Boat Drive NOTICE Pay special attention to the connection cables on the rear of the ABD (for flame sensor and sampler cable). These could easily tear off. } Only carry out the following if necessary during maintenance: Loosen the clamping ring at the sample sluice.
Automatic Boat Drive Maintenance and care Replacing the seal at the sample sluice of the ABD CAUTION Risk of burning at hot screw connections of the combustion tube! Only perform the maintenance in the cooled-down state. } Disconnect the ABD from the basic module (→...
Maintenance and care Automatic Boat Drive Cleaning and replacing the hook at the ABD CAUTION Risk of burns Risk of burns from the hot side panel and the combustion tube! Only perform the main- tenance in the cooled-down state. If a sampler has been fitted to the ABD, this can be removed prior to pulling out the hook for easier handling (see user manual of the sampler).
Automatic Boat Drive Maintenance and care } Re-install the ABD at the basic module (→ "Installing the ABD at the combustion tube" 25). ü The system is now ready for operation again. Cleaning or replacing the guide tube NOTICE If a sampler has been fitted to the ABD, this must be removed prior to removing the guide tube (see user manual Multi Matrix Sampler).
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Maintenance and care Automatic Boat Drive } Unscrew the screws at the block of the gas supply. } Remove the guide tube with the block from the ABD. } Remove the magnetic coupling from the guide tube. ü You can now clean or replace the guide tube and hook. } Insert the guide tube in the block without jamming.
Automatic Boat Drive Transport and storage Transport and storage Transport 8.1.1 Preparing the ABD for transport CAUTION When removing glass components there is a risk of injury from broken glass! Use care when removing the glass components from the ABD! NOTICE Unsuitable packaging material can cause damage to individual components of the ABD! Only transport the ABD in its original packaging! Ensure that the sample sluice is com-...
Transport and storage Automatic Boat Drive 8.1.3 Moving the ABD in the laboratory NOTICE Falling out of loose parts as well as unintentional dropping of the ABD creates a risk of injury and damage to the device. Before moving the ABD, remove all loose parts and dismount the sampler from the ABD if necessary! Move the ABD with great care! Securely hold the ABD with both hands from below.
Automatic Boat Drive Transport and storage Re-commissioning 8.3.1 Setting up the ABD When setting up the ABD, observe the instructions in section (→ "Location require- ments" 15). } Carefully remove the ABD and accessories from the transport packaging. Ensure that the transport packaging does not get damaged.
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Transport and storage Automatic Boat Drive Connect the ABD to the analyzer as follows: } Connect the mains supply cable to the mains connection on the equip- ment backplate and to an isolated ground receptacle. Note Observe the permitted operating voltage on the type plate. } Connect the ABD via the serial interface cable to the analyzer: "RS 232 sampler"...
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Automatic Boat Drive Transport and storage } Connect connection hose 16 to the screw connection at the end of the guide tube on the ABD. ¡ Connection „out ABD“ at the rear of the analyzer (2) The ABD is now connected to the analyzer. } If required, install the sampler to the ABD (refer to the user manual of the sampler).
Disposal Automatic Boat Drive Disposal Consumables The chemicals used during analysis are special waste and must not be discharged into the sewage system, surface water or ground water nor into the ground! The ap- plicable regulations for disposal must be meticulously observed. Dispose of materials used during sampling (carrier material, quartz boats, septums) in accordance with the legal and local regulations for proper waste disposal.
Automatic Boat Drive Specifications Specifications General characteristics Designation/type Automatic Boat Drive Dimensions of the basic device 520 x 210 x 500 mm (W x H x D) Mass 10 kg Sample matrix and supply Solids direct transfer of solid samples in quartz glass boats into the multi purpose combustion tube Liquids Injection of liquids via injection port with septum into...
Specifications Automatic Boat Drive Electrical variables Power supply 110 to 240 V +10/-5 % Frequency 50/60 Hz Overvoltage category Degree of contamination Fuses 2 x T 3.15 A H Max. power consumption 55 VA Analyzer interface RS 232 (special bus) Environmental conditions Temperature during stor- +15 to +55 °C...
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Automatic Boat Drive Specifications Guidelines for China The device contains substances subject to regulation (according to the directive GB/T 26572-2011). Analytik Jena guarantees that, if the device is used as intended, these substances will not leak within the next 25 years and therefore will not pose a threat to the environment or health within this time period.
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Table of figures Automatic Boat Drive Table of figures Figure 1 ABD main components ............................10 Figure 2 Rear of the device..............................11 Figure 3 LED displays................................12 Figure 4 Sample sluice/injection port..........................12 Figure 5 ABD connection pieces............................13 Figure 6 Control elements (push buttons) ........................
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