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838 Advanced Sample Processor
Program version 5.838.0012
Installation Instructions
8.838.1313
09.2005 / dm

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  • Page 1 CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland E-Mail info@metrohm.com www.metrohm.com 838 Advanced Sample Processor Program version 5.838.0012 Installation Instructions 8.838.1313 09.2005 / 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 2005 Printed in Switzerland 838 Advanced Sample Processor...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Instrument description ..............1 1.1.1 Scope of application of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor ....1 1.1.2 Instrument models and available versions ..........2 Information about this Installation Instructions ......4 1.2.1 Note......................4 1.2.2 Notation and pictograms ................4 Parts and controls ................5 1.3.1 Overall view ....................5...
  • Page 4 3.5.11 Connection to 761 Compact IC or 790 Personal IC........53 Connection to Metrohm VA systems..........56 3.6.1 Connection to a Metrohm 797 VA Computrace........56 3.6.2 MVA-13 modular system for automatic analysis of electroplating baths57 3.6.3 Accessories for sample volumes greater than 10 ml......57 Sample racks ..................
  • Page 5 6.2.13 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ............72 6.2.14 Ambient temperature ................72 6.2.15 Dimensions and material .................73 Standard equipment ............... 74 6.3.1 Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor ...........74 6.3.2 Keyboard (optional) .................91 6.3.3 Dosing drive and units ................91 6.3.4 Rührer.......................91 6.3.5 Sample racks and vessels...............92 6.3.6 786 Swing Head..................93...
  • Page 6 List of illustrations Figure 1 Models 2.838.0x10 without injection valve ..............2 Figure 2 Models 2.838.0x20 with injection valve................2 Figure 3 Overall view........................5 Figure 4 Rear panel........................6 Figure 5 Connection panel......................7 Figure 6 Injection valve ......................... 7 Figure 7 Peristaltic pump with 2 tubing cartridges ...............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.1 Instrument description 1 Introduction This Chapter offers you an initial overview of the Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor and its instrument versions. It tells you how you can use this versatile instrument and familiarises you with the most important operating controls.

  • Page 8: Instrument Models And Available Versions

    1.1.2 Instrument models and available versions There are various models and available versions of the Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor with various accessories. Instrument models • 838 Advanced Sample Processor with Swing Head, peristaltic pump and 2 pump connections •...

  • Page 9: Table 2 Available Versions

    Sample treatment is controlled by instru- ment methods of the Sample Processor. «IC Net 2.3» (Service release 3 or later) sets a parameter in the 838 Advanced Sample Processor, which forces the Sample Processor to reset all of it's device settings and delete all stored methods on start- up (RAM init).

  • Page 10: Information About This Installation Instructions

    Attention This symbol indicates important information that you should read before continuing. Information This symbol indicates additional information and tips which may be of particular use to you. 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Introduction...

  • Page 11: Parts And Controls

    1.3 Parts and controls 1.3 Parts and controls 1.3.1 Overall view Safety note The safety guard 2 must always be fitted before operating an 838 Advanced Sample Processor. Figure 3 Overall view Guide chain Swing Head Safety guard/splash protection Injection valve *...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Pump connections M8 (external) Connection panel for 772 or 823 pump models Stirrer connection Warning: for 802 rod stirrer or Biohazard 741 magnetic stirrer See Chapter 2.3 Personal protection Connection socket for the 786 Swing Head 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Introduction...

  • Page 13: Connections

    The schematic below shows the assignments of the connections in the switch positions FILL and INJECT. Fill Inject Figure 6 Injection valve If not in use, the injection valve should be protected against dust con- tamination with the red protective cap. 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Introduction...

  • Page 14: Peristaltic Pump

    1.3.5 Peristaltic pump The peristaltic pump of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor can be used as a single-channel or two-channel pump. One or two tubing car- tridges 6.2755.000 may be fitted. Figure 7 Peristaltic pump with 2 tubing cartridges Tubing cartridge (6.2755.000) Snap-action lever For pump tubing (6.1826.0X0)

  • Page 15: Safety Notes

    2.2 Electrical safety Please observe the following guidelines: • Only qualified Metrohm personnel should carry out service work on electronic components. • Do not open the instrument housing as this could damage the in- strument. The housing contains no components which could be serviced or exchanged by the user.

  • Page 16: Personal Protection

    Figure 9 Safety Guard (example shown. 6.2751.0xx for transfer robotic arm) Biohazard The Advanced Sample Processor does not provide sufficient protection when processing potentially infectious samples or reagents. In this case install the necessary safety devices. 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Safety notes...

  • Page 17: Installation

    3.1 Installation flowchart 3 Installation This Chapter describes installation of all components of a Metrohm Sample Processor and illustrates how to connect it to other instruments. Please read the following sections carefully and follow the instructions in detail. This is the only way of ensuring that a Sample Processor will func- tion correctly.

  • Page 18: Table 5 Sample Racks

    Chapter 3.3.14 * Connecting the pumps Chapter 3.3.15 * Connecting the dosing drive and stirrer Chapter 3.3.16 * Installing the catch pan Chapter 3.3.17 Sample racks Chapter 3.3.18 Fitting the safety guard Chapter 3.3.19 * optional 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 19: Instrument Setup

    Section 6.3 ). If transport damage is evident please refer to the information given in Section 6.4 "Warranty". Location The 838 Advanced Sample Processor is a robust instrument and can therefore be used even in rough surroundings in laboratories and facto- ries.

  • Page 20: Fitting The Accessories

    Squeeze the connector together at both sides in order to disconnect the connector. After connecting the keypad, you can switch on the 838 Advanced Sample Processor at the power switch 16. The display on the keypad starts to Figure 11 light.

  • Page 21: Fitting The Retention Plate

    3.3 Fitting the accessories Please refer to the 786 Swing Head Instructions for Use, which you can obtain from Metrohm by quoting order No. 8.786.1001, for details of the individual settings and robotic arm types. 3.3.3 Fitting the retention plate When sampling from covered vials with the needle, the retention plate 9 serves to wipe the vials when the lift is rising.

  • Page 22: Fitting The Filtration Cell Holder Or Dosino Holder

    Figure 16 Dosino holder The 6.2057.030 filtration cell holder 10 or the 6.2057.040 Dosino holder 27 can be fitted on the side panel of the tower of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor, see above. First remove the second and third screw from the bottom from the side panel.

  • Page 23: Fitting The Ultrafiltration Cell

    • Thoroughly rinse off the sealing ring, lower section and upper sec- tion of the ultrafiltration cell with ultra-pure water. Only ultra-pure water or ethanol may be used to clean the ultrafiltration cell. Using organic solvents (e.g. acetone) will damage the Plexiglass cell! 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...
  • Page 24 In order to do this, you should flush all lines with ultra-pure water from one of the special beakers for instance: • Position a 300 ml PE bottle containing ultra-pure water as the rins- 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...
  • Page 25 3.3 Fitting the accessories ing solution at a special beaker position on the sample rack. • Use the IC NET software to control the 838 Advanced Sample Processor directly. Choose the corresponding system and open the Manual control dialog box. You can run the individual functions of the Sampler Processor under Autosampler.

  • Page 26: Fitting The Dialysis Cell

    39. Cleaning the dialysis cell Thoroughly rinse the sealing ring 39, upper section 38 and lower section 41 of the dialysis cell with ultra-pure water and dry them with N or with a lint-free cloth. 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 27: Figure 19 Fitting The Dialysis Cell Into The 6.2057.010 Holder

    Slide the 6.2057.010 cell holder into a free mounting rail of the 820 IC Separation Centre or the 761 Compact IC and, now that the dialysis cell has been screwed together, insert the di- alysis cell 37 into the holder. 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 28: Fitting The Dosino

    Fit the Dosino holder as specified in 3.3.5. • Insert the 6.1618.020 threaded adapter (included in the scope of delivery of the 2.838.310) from below into the Dosino hol- der. • Fit the dosing unit onto the Dosino holder and screw the threaded adapter tight.

  • Page 29: Tubing Connections

    PTFE tubing/capillary or PEEK pump tubing. capillary PEEK pressure screw PEEK coupling (6.2744.160) (6.2744.010) with tubing guard PEEK coupling (6.2744.034) PEEK filter unit (6.2821.120) optional Delivery capillary Delivery end for connection to: dialysis cell ultrafiltration cell etc. 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...
  • Page 30 56, besides the correct contact pres- sure. Different pump tubings are used depending on application. The table on the following page provides information on the characteris- tics and use of the available pump tubings. 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 31: Pump Tubings

    Optional 6.1826.060 Pump tubing ® made of PP (PharMed ) with 2 perma- nently mounted orange-yellow stop- pers; Inner diameter = 0.51 mm ± 0.05 mm, Delivery 0.47 ml/min (20 rpm) 0.56 ml/min (24 rpm) 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 32: Table 3 Pump Tubings

    Advanced VA Sample Proc- 6.1826.150 Pump tubing ® essor 2.838.0310 made of PVC (Tygon ST) with 2 per- manently mounted violet-orange stoppers; Inner diameter = 2.54 mm, Delivery 23.8 ml/min (stage 10) Table 3 Pump tubings 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 33: Connection Of The Ultrafiltration Cell

    • Fit a PVDF pressure screw 64 to one end of the PTFE capillary 66. • Fit this end of the PTFE capillary with the PVDF pressure screw to the outlet opening 36 on the underside of the ultrafiltration cell (see Fig- 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...
  • Page 34 60, screw it onto connection "1" of the injection valve in the 820 IC Separation Centre. • Close the rotary nipple on the inner compartment side of the corre- sponding feedthrough and thus fix the PEEK capillary in position. 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Dialysis Cell

    Figure 24 Capillary connections for dialysis 68 PTFE capillary (6.1803.040, 1 m) PTFE capillary (6.1803.040, 1 m) supply of the sample/acceptor solution Peristaltic pump (838 Advanced Sam- ple Processor channel 2 for disposal Dialysis cell (6.2729.100) of the dialysed sample solution) – waste container connection Pump tubing (6.1826.030)
  • Page 36 73 with a 6.2744.010 PEEK pressure screw 64 to the PEEK coupling at the aspiration end of the black-black pump tubing of channel 2 of the peristaltic pump of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor (see Chapter 3.3.12 and Figure 22).
  • Page 37 6.2744.010 PEEK pressure screw to the 6.2744.034 PEEK coupling on the delivery end of the black-black pump tubing of channel 2 of the peristaltic pump of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor (see Chapter 3.3.12 and Figure 22). In- sert the other end of the capillary into an adequately large waste container and secure it there.
  • Page 38 2 of the 833 Pump Unit (see Chapter 3.3.9 and Figure 22). Insert the other end of the capillary into an adequately large waste container and secure it there. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...
  • Page 39 Immerse the two aspiratory tubings 68 and 72 (see Figure 24) in the acceptor solution (degassed ultra-pure water). Switch on the 838 Advanced Sample Processor and the 833 Pump Unit with their power switches. Switch on the peristaltic pumps of both instruments in «IC Net»...

  • Page 40: Inserting Capillaries Or Tubings

    • The height and lateral alignment of the cross-brace can be adjusted. It is fixed in position with the supplied screw on the rear panel of the tower. Cross-brace Allen screws Figure 26 Stand bracket Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 41: Connecting Pumps

    3.3 Fitting the accessories 3.3.15 Connecting pumps Two external pumps can be connected and controlled on the 838 Ad- vanced Sample Processor. Ext. The pump connections (for 3-pin M8 connectors) on the rear side of Pump 2 the tower of the Advanced Sample Processor supply a voltage of 16 V and may be loaded with max.

  • Page 42: Installing The Catch Pan

    This is possible only if the rack is in initial position. Figure 29 Fitting the sample rack Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 43: Fitting The Safety Guard/Splash Guard

    3.3 Fitting the accessories 3.3.19 Fitting the safety guard/splash guard It is essential to fit the safety guard before using the 838 Advanced Sam- ple Processor for the first time. It not only acts as an effective splash guard but also prevents the risk of injury.

  • Page 44: Connecting External Instruments

    The connection options at the serial RS232 interface 40 are diverse. Besides Metrohm instruments (in this case the 830 IC Interface) featur- ing Metrohm remote control language, it is also possible to connect a PC (see Chapter 2.7). Third-party instruments featuring a serial RS232 interface can also be connected.

  • Page 45: Serial Connections (Rs232)

    3.4 Connecting external instruments The Metrohm remote cables have a designation at the ends of the cable, indicating for what instrument the relevant connector is sched- uled and at what connector position it must be connected. Example: 732/1 Remote 3.4.2 Serial connections (RS232) The connection options at the serial RS232 interface are diverse.

  • Page 46: Connection To Metrohm Ic Systems

    PC using the «IC Net 2.x» PC software and the 830 IC Inter- face. In this case, the 838 Advanced Sample Processor is connected to the IC system both via the serial RS232 interface and via the remote in- terface.

  • Page 47: Modular Anionic System With Chemical Suppression

    This system requires the model 2.838.0010 of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor. The 838 Advanced Sample Processor is connected to an anionic IC system with chemical suppression with 819 IC detector, 820 IC Separa- tion Centre (2.820.0230), 818 IC pump, 833 IC Liquid Handling Unit and 830 IC Interface in accordance with Figure 31 using the 6.2141.190 re-...

  • Page 48: Modular Anionic System With Chemical Suppression And Sample Dilution

    This system requires the model 2.838.0120 of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor. The 838 Advanced Sample Processor is connected to an anionic IC system with chemical suppression with 819 IC detector, 820 IC Separa- tion Centre, 818 IC pump, 833 IC Liquid Handling Unit and 830 IC Inter- face in accordance with Figure 32 using the 6.2141.190 remote cable...
  • Page 49 3.5 Connection to Metrohm IC systems − Switch over injection valve on 838 to "Fill" 001 Valve fill − Move needle to rinsing beaker * 002 Move spec1 − Position lift with needle to special position * 003 Lift special −...

  • Page 50: Capillary Connections For Sample Dilutions

    (6.1826.140) Mixing container (6.1456.210) Injection valve in 820 Separation with 801 magnetic stirrer and titration Centre head 6.1414.070 Note tubing connection Sample vessels (6.2743.050) IC column with PP stopper (6.2743.070), on sample rack (6.2041.440) Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 51: Equipping The Work Head Of The Mixing Container

    PEEK capillary (6.1803.070) Aspiration Pressure screw (6.2744.010) PEEK capillary (6.1803.070) * Blind stopper (6.1446.000) Figure 34 Equipping the mixing container * The PEEK capillary for aspiration must extend down to the bottom of the mixing container! Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 52: Modular Anionic System With Chemical Suppression And Ultrafiltration Of The Samples

    This system requires the model 2.838.0210 of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor. Install the ultrafiltration cell, see Chapter 3.3.6. The 838 Advanced Sample Processor is connected to an anionic IC system with chemical suppression with 819 IC detector, 820 IC Separa- tion Centre, 818 IC pump, 833 IC Liquid Handling Unit and 830 IC Inter- face in accordance with Figure 35 using the 6.2141.190.remote cable...

  • Page 53: Modular Anionic And Cationic System With Chemical Suppression47

    Figure 36 MIC-3 interconnection with modular anionic and cationic system with chemical suppression 838-specific settings in the «IC Net program 2.3» Configuration of additional remote lines for the 838 Advanced Sample Processor: Fill A 2 ***0*010*** Inject A 2 ***1*000***...

  • Page 54: Anionic System With Chemical Suppression And Dialysis

    This system requires the model 2.838.0110 of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor. The 838 Advanced Sample Processor is connected to an anionic IC system with chemical suppression with 819 IC detector, 820 IC Separa- tion Centre, 818 IC pump, 833 IC Liquid Handling Unit and 830 IC Inter- face in accordance with Figure 37 using the 6.2141.190 remote cable.
  • Page 55 20 minutes. Dialysis of the next sample is started 10 minutes prior to the end of each chromatogram. A waiting time of 600 seconds (see below) is entered for this purpose in line 008 of the 838 program in System Dialysis.smt. This time information may need to be adapted to specific requirements.
  • Page 56 3.5 Connection to Metrohm IC systems Dialysis.smt Entry of the program for the 838 Advanced Sample Processor Dialysis program: − Pump sample solution Pump − Switch over injection valve in 820 to "Fill" Ctrl FILL A 1 − Pump acceptor solution...
  • Page 57 'Chrom. No.' and 'Dialysis No.' serve only for information pur- poses in this case, Please note that the sample position specified here is not approached in the 838 program of system 'Dialysis.smt' for dialy- sis but that this position is incremented by one, thus processing the next sample.

  • Page 58: Modular System With 817 Bioscan For The Sugar Analysis

    This system requires the model 2.838.0020 of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor. The 838 Advanced Sample Processor is connected to a modular Bio- scan system with 819 IC detector and 817 Bioscan in accordance with Figure 38 via PC (RS232 connections).

  • Page 59: Connection To 761 Compact Ic Or 790 Personal Ic

    Start DA 3.5.11 Connection to 761 Compact IC or 790 Personal IC The compact 761 Compact IC is also controlled from the PC. The 838 Advanced Sample Processor is controlled via an RS232 connection. If necessary, Compact IC and Sample Processor may also be synchro- nised via a remote connection.

  • Page 60: Figure 40 Interconnection With Compact Systems Via Remote Connection (Pc-Controlled)

    761 Compact IC. The times may need to be adap- ted for the application. The functions of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor may be triggered time-controlled via remote connection for more complex sample prepa- ration steps. A simple example is shown below.
  • Page 61 3.5 Connection to Metrohm IC systems 838-specific settings in the «IC Net 2.3» program Program for the 838 Advanced Sample Processor: − Wait for pulse on remote lead Scan Wait1 Move Sample − Move needle to sample position − Move lift with needle to working height...

  • Page 62: Connection To Metrohm Va Systems

    3.6 Connection to Metrohm VA systems 3.6 Connection to Metrohm VA systems If the 838 Advanced Sample Processor is operated with a Metrohm VA system, the predefined sequence methods of the 838 Advanced Sam- ple Processor are used. It is absolutely essential to connect the 6.2142.050 keypad in order to adapt these methods.

  • Page 63: Modular System For Automatic Analysis Of Electroplating Baths57

    MVA-13 modular system for automatic analysis of electroplating baths The 838 Advanced Sample Processor is connected to a Metrohm 797 VA Computrace with the multiple 6.2141.180 remote cable, see below. Connection of pumps to the 731 Relay Box requires one 6.2160.010 adapter cable in each case.
  • Page 64 The 6.1835.040 PEEK tubing, the 6.2833.000 needle holder and the 6.1831.070 PEEK capillary can be used for sample transfer of small vol- umes. Please refer to the 797 VA Computrace Instructions for Use or the documentation of the MVA-13 system for further information. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 65: Sample Racks

    IC applications recommended for VA applications Table 5 Sample racks On request, other user-defined racks can be supplied and defined via PC software in the instrument. Any arrangements of the sample posi- tions are possible. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Installation...

  • Page 66: Magnetic Codes

    This always ensures that the beaker positions correspond to the internal position table of the fitted rack. The standard racks supplied by Metrohm already feature a predefined magnetic code for each type. If several racks of the same type are used, the magnetic pins may be arranged differently so as to allow unique identification of a sample rack.

  • Page 67: Service, Maintenance, Faults

    4.1 Servicing Servicing the Advanced Sample Processor should be carried out within the framework of an annual service visit by technicians from Metrohm or one of its local agencies. If aggressive or corrosive chemicals are used then shorter service intervals are necessary.
  • Page 68 • Detach the tubing cartridge 48 from the retaining bracket 50 by pushing the snap-action lever 51 in and disengage the tubing cartridge from the retaining cam 53 on the 838 Ad- vanced Sample Processor. • Remove the old pump tubing.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Filtration Membrane

    If it is inserted dry, this will then lead to creasing and folding in the filtration cell which may result in blockage of the cell. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Service, maintenance, faults...
  • Page 70 • Place a 300 ml PE bottle with ultra-pure water as the rinsing solution onto a special beaker position on the sample rack. • Use the IC Net software to control the 838 Advanced Sample Processor directly. Choose the corresponding system and open the Manual control dialog box.

  • Page 71: Replacing The Dialysis Membrane

    44 resp. 47 of the dialysis cell and wait until the air bubbles have disappeared. Then screw the tub- ings back onto the dialysis cell. Switch off the peristaltic pump. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Service, maintenance, faults...

  • Page 72: Glp Validation - Diagnosis

    Diagnosis programs can also be incorporated in a validation method. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, GLP validation – diagnosis...

  • Page 73: Annex

    Metrohm 6.2729.110 Ultrafiltration Cell with the standard 6.2714.020 Filtration membrane (0.15 μm) or a second filter membrane (0.2 μm) and then analyzed on a Metrohm IC system. The concentra- tions of the following 7 anions were determined: F...

  • Page 74: Filter Working Life

    Filter membrane selection You can apply existing sample preparation rules to filtration with the Metrohm 6.2729.110 Ultrafiltration Cell. If you wish to use a different fil- ter membrane from that supplied as standard then please note that, even if the particle size is known, the selection of a membrane with an appropriate pore size does not automatically produce the required re- sults.

  • Page 75: Table 7 Selection Of The Filtration Membrane

    Please also note that, because of their lack of thickness, the retention capability of filter membranes may be lower than that of thicker filters with the same nominal pore size. This should be taken into account when choosing a suitable filter membrane. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 76: Technical Data

    772 Pump Unit I ≤ 0.8 A 6.2.3 Injection valve Positions Fill … Inject 6.2.4 Keypad with LCD display Number of characters 2 x 24 Character height 5 mm LED indicators Number of keys Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 77: Interfaces

    15 steps Stirring speed 741 magnetic stirrer 180/min...2600/min 802 / 722 rod stirrer 180/min...3000/min 6.2.11 Mains connection Voltage 100… 240 V (±10%) Frequency 50...60 Hz Power consumption 115 W Fuse 2.0 A slow-blow Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 78: Safety Specification

    Relative humidity < +60 °C < 50 % -20 ...+60 °C Transport Relative humidity < +40 °C < 95 % Relative humidity < +50 °C < 85 % Relative humidity < +60 °C < 50 % Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 79: Dimensions And Material

    0.50 m Depth 15.50 kg (1.838.0010) Weight 15.90 kg (1.838.0020) (not including accesso- ries) Materials - Sample changer Metal housing, surface-treated housing - Keypad housing Crastin (PBTB), aluminium-sputtered on inside - Keypad film Polyester, chemical-resistant Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 80: Standard Equipment

    Pump tubing LFL White/White 6.1831.050 PEEK capillary 1/16 " d = 0.5 mm, L = 0.40 m 6.1831.060 PEEK capillary 1/16 " d = 0.5 mm, L = 1 m 6.1835.010 PEEK needle 1/8" Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 81 Mains cable with coupling, Type IEC 320/C13 Cable connector to customer specifications: - Type SEV 12 (Switzerland...) 6.2122.020 - Type CEE(7), VII (Germany...) 6.2122.040 - Type NEMA/ASA (USA...) 6.2122.070 8.838.1313 Installation Instructions, 838 Advanced Sample Processor, English Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 82 = 0.25 mm, L = 3.0 m 6.1831.050 PEEK capillary 1/16 " d = 0.5 mm, L = 0.40 m 6.1831.060 PEEK capillary 1/16 " d = 0.5 mm, L = 1 m 6.1835.010 PEEK needle 1/8" Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 83 Mains cable with coupling, Type IEC 320/C13 Cable connector to customer specifications: - Type SEV 12 (Switzerland...) 6.2122.020 - Type CEE(7), VII (Germany...) 6.2122.040 - Type NEMA/ASA (USA...) 6.2122.070 8.838.1313 Installation Instructions, 838 Advanced Sample Processor, English Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 84 PTFE capillary 1/16 " d = 0.5 mm, L = 1.0 m 6.1803.100 PTFE capillary 1/16 " d = 0.5 mm, L = 0.40 m 6.1826.030 Pump tubing AME-05 Orange/Yellow 6.1826.040 Pump tubing AME-08, Black/Black Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 85 Tool kit for 838 6.2714.010 Dialysis membrane made of cellulose acetate 0.2 μm, 50 ea. 6.2729.100 Dialysis cell made of PMMA for the 754 Pump Unit with 4 x stopper 6.2744.060 6.2739.000 Spanner for nipple Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 86 Mains cable with coupling, Type IEC 320/C13 Cable connector to customer specifications: - Type SEV 12 (Switzerland...) 6.2122.020 - Type CEE(7), VII (Germany...) 6.2122.040 - Type NEMA/ASA (USA...) 6.2122.070 8.838.1313 Installation Instructions, 838 Advanced Sample Processor, English Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 87 • Peristaltic pump • With injection valve • Without sample rack Sample racks, see 6.3.2. 6.1414.070 Titration vessel upper section 6.1456.210 Mixing vessel 10 … 90 ml 6.1608.070 Transparent glass bottle 2 l GL45 Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 88 PTFE capillary 1/16 " d = 0.97 mm, L = 3.0 m 6.1826.140 Pump tubing LFL Grey/Grey 6.1835.010 PEEK needle 1/8" 6.2001.070 Stand bracket for the sample changers 778/789/814/815/838 6.2013.010 Adjusting ring for stand rods 10 mm Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 89 Tool kit for 838 6.2730.030 Stopper with nipple M10 6.2739.000 Spanner for nipple 6.2744.010 Pressure screw made of PEEK with UNF 10/32 connection, 5 ea. 6.2744.034 Coupling, olive/UNF 10/32 2 ea. 6.2744.060 Threaded stopper POM UNF 10/32 Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 90 Mains cable with coupling, Type IEC 320/C13 Cable connector to customer specifications: - Type SEV 12 (Switzerland...) 6.2122.020 - Type CEE(7), VII (Germany...) 6.2122.040 - Type NEMA/ASA (USA...) 6.2122.070 8.838.1313 Installation Instructions, 838 Advanced Sample Processor, English Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 91 = 0.97 mm, L = 0.40 m 6.1803.080 PTFE capillary 1/16 " d = 0.97 mm, L = 1.0 m 6.1826.010 Pump tubing ENE-11 White/White 6.1826.030 Pump tubing AME-05 Orange/Yellow 6.1826.070 Pump tubing ENE-16 Yellow/Yellow Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 92 Retention plate 6.2134.100 RS-232 cable DB9/f — DB9/f (5 m) 6.2141.190 Remote cable 732/819 — 766/788/838 6.2621.300 Tool kit for 838 6.2714.020 Filtration membranes 0.2 μm, 50 ea. 6.2729.110 Ultrafiltration cell 6.2739.000 Spanner for nipple Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 93 Mains cable with coupling, Type IEC 320/C13 Cable connector to customer specifications: - Type SEV 12 (Switzerland...) 6.2122.020 - Type CEE(7), VII (Germany...) 6.2122.040 - Type NEMA/ASA (USA...) 6.2122.070 8.838.1313 Installation Instructions, 838 Advanced Sample Processor, English Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 94 = 2 mm, L = 0.60 m 6.1805.120 FEP tubing connection M6 d = 2 mm, L = 1.0m 6.1808.000 Coupling sleeve 2 x M6 6.1808.020 Tubing olive, external/M6 internal 6.1819.010 PTFE tubing Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 95 = 1.58 mm 6.2041.450 Sample rack 56 x 15 ml + 56 x 50 ml 6.2057.040 Dosino holder 6.2142.050 Keypad for 838 6.2621.090 Fork spanner ½" 6.2621.100 Allen key 3 mm 6.2621.130 Allen key 2 mm Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...
  • Page 96 - Type SEV 12 (Switzerland...) 6.2122.020 - Type CEE(7), VII (Germany...) 6.2122.040 - Type NEMA/ASA (USA...) 6.2122.070 8.838.1013 Instructions for Use Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor 8.838.1313 Installation Instructions, 838 Advanced Sample Processor, English Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 97: Keyboard (Optional)

    6.3032.220 807 Dosing unit, 20 mL glass cylinder 6.3032.250 807 Dosing unit, 50 mL glass cylinder 6.3.4 Stirrer Order No. Description 2.801.0040 801 Magnetic stirrer with support rod 2.802.0020 802 Rod stirrer 6.1909.020 Incl. stirring propeller PP 6.1909.040 or PTFE optional Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 98: Sample Racks And Vessels

    Sample rack 126 x 11 ml and 2 x 250 ml (d = 416 mm) for 6.2743.057 sample tubes 11 ml and 6.1432.320 Metrohm sample beakers, glass, 250 ml or 6.1453.220 Metrohm sample beakers, PP 200 ml or 6.1453.250 Metrohm sample beakers, PP 250 ml 6.2041.430...

  • Page 99: Swing Head

    Sample rack 54x 11 ml + 1x 250 ml (d = 476 mm,) for 6.2743.057 sample tubes 11 ml and 6.1432.320 Metrohm sample beakers, glass, 250 ml or 6.1453.220 Metrohm sample beakers, PP 200 ml or 6.1453.250 Metrohm sample beakers, PP 250 ml 6.2743.040...
  • Page 100 6.3 Standard equipment 6.1462.030 Robotic arm for sample transfer, for left-swinging installation 6.1562.100 Pipetting tubing 10 ml 6.1823.010 Guide shank for pipetting tubing 6.2621.120 Allen key 1.5 mm 6.2751.100 Splash guard V.024.4012 Countersunk screws M.I hexagon Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 101: Connecting Cables

    0.15 μm, d = 47 mm, 50 ea. 6.2714.030 Dialysis membrane for inline dialysis, made of poly- amide, nominal pore size 0.2 μm, d = 47 mm, 50 ea. Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 102: Pump Tubing

    Pump tubing made of PVC (Tygon® ST), Yel- low/Yellow Inner diam.= 1.42 mm ± 0.05 mm 6.1826.110 Long-life pump tubing made of PVC (Tygon® LFL), Or- ange/Yellow Inner diam.= 0.51 mm ± 0.0102 mm Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 103: Needles And Tubings

    PEEK sample aspiration tube 1/8" For aspirating solutions from open sample vessels, inner diameter sphenoidal 1.58 mm, 6.2624.000 Steel needle, inner diameter 0.66 mm For aspirating solutions from open L = 150 mm sample vessels Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Annex...

  • Page 104: Warranty

    Lack of an official damage report releases Metrohm Ltd. from any liabil- ity to pay compensation. If any instruments and parts have to be returned then the original pack- aging should be used if at all possible.

  • Page 105: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 61010-2-081 Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes. Metrohm Ltd. is holder of the SQS-certificate of the quality system ISO 9001 for quality assurance in design/development, production, installation and servicing. The system software, stored in Read Only Memories (ROMs) has been validated in connection with standard operating procedures in respect to functionality and performance.

  • Page 106: Quality Management Principles

    Metrohm Ltd. holds the ISO 9001 Certificate, registration number 10872-02, issued by SQS (Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems). Internal and external au- dits are carried out periodically to assure that the standards defined by Metrohm’s QM Manual are maintained.

  • Page 107: Index

    Configuring the robotic arm.. 14 Emitted interference....72 Input ........ 39, 71 Connecting cable.... 38, 94 Equipping the work head..45 Input lines......38 Connecting dosers ....35 Exchanging a pump tubing .. 62 Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Index...
  • Page 108 ....29, 30, 31, 61, 94 Metrohm Serial Bus ....7 Screw Pump tubing - filtration cell detaching the dialysis cell 65 MIC – Metrohm IC systems .. 40 connection ....... 27 Sealing ring..... 17, 20 Mini-DIN connector....14 Pump tubing – injection valve Selection of the filter membrane Mixing container .....
  • Page 109 Waste container ....27 Stopper ..... 23, 24, 25 Tygon® ..... 25, 94, 96 Weight........73 Swing Head ...... 5, 93 Width........73 Switch positions...... 7 U ________________________ Switchover valve ....44 Ultrafiltration cell ..... 17, 27 Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor, Index...

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