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  • Page 1 Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 Use, duplication or disclo- sure of Software is subject to Agilent Tech- nologies’ standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension...
  • Page 3 Information on the available maintenance and test functions, with a list of possible errors and how to fix them. Safety Information Important information on symbols and labels that appear on the product or in the documentation. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 4 Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Optional Hand-held Barcode Reader Barcode Requirements Making the Electrical Connections Adjusting the Barcode Reader Position Adjusting the Lateral Position of the Well-plate Handler Preliminary Adjustment of the Well-plate Handler Position Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 6 Making an import file Troubleshooting and Error Handling Well-plate Handler Test Testing with the Agilent ChemStation Testing with the Hand-Held Controller Automation Interface Test Testing with the ChemStation Testing with the Hand-Held Controller Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 7 Moving the Well-plate Handler Long-Term Shutdown Parts List Safety Information Safety Information General Operation Safety Symbols Equipment Labels Warning and Caution Notes in this Manual Radio Interference Agilent Technologies on Internet Index Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 8 Contents Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual Overview Description Specifications Figure 1 The G2257A Sample Capacity Extension Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 10: Description

    Overview Description The Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension is a flexible and upgradeable robotic well-plate loading system. The basic unit, comprising a Well-plate Handler and an Automation Interface, is capable of sequentially loading up to twenty 96-well or 384-well plates into the high performance autosampler.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    (330° maximum) Spill Control Interior components protected from accidental spillage by spill shield rim located beneath rotating arm base Ventilation/Cooling 12 volt fan located in the Well-plate Handler base Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 12: Robotic Arm

    Operating Humidity 0 to 85%, non-condensing Storage Temperature -20° C to 65° C Transient Over-voltages Installation Category II Pollution Pollution Degree 2 Altitude Up to 2000M Output 154 BTU/hr For indoor use only Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 13: Physical

    G2257A including Agilent 1200 Series LC system Size (H × W × D 49 cm × 84 cm × 72 cm Optional Rack Extension Size (H × W × D 49 cm × 26 cm × 72 cm Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 14: Electrical

    Connector: 1 stepper motor, 2 - 12V outputs, 3 sensors G2254A Automation Interface Line Voltage CAN DC in, 24V Interfaces CAN to any Agilent 1200 Series LC module Barcodes Supported barcode types Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, 2 of 5 Interleaved Line thickness Between 0.19 and 1 mm...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual Installation Site Preparation Contents of the G2257A Shipping Kit Installation Adjusting the Lateral Position of the Well-plate Handler Preliminary Adjustment of the Well-plate Handler Position Well-plate Handler Teaching Fine Adjustment of the Well-plate Handler Position De-Installation of the Automation Interface Switch the system power OFF before beginning these procedures.

  • Page 16: Site Preparation

    The bench top must be sturdy enough to support the weight of the computer, the Well-plate N O T E Handler, and the Agilent 1200 Series system without sagging. An uneven surface will result in the misalignment of the Automation Interface and Well-plate Handler.

  • Page 17: Contents Of The G2257A Shipping Kit

    2 removable 10-inch racks (Part No. G2255-68710), gripper set and screwdriver • Well-plate Handler base plate • RS-232 communications cable [6 ft, (1.8 m) 9-pin to 9-pin] • 13/64 inch open end wrench Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 18 • Hand-held barcode reader • Adapter cable • Hex key • Mounting bracket • Screws Rack Extension (optional) • Rack Extension base plate • 3 removable racks (8.5-inch or 10-inch) • Screws Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 19: Installation

    1 Unpack the high performance autosampler (G1367B/C) or micro wellplate autosampler(G1377A). 2 Remove the front door from the autosampler (see Figure Figure 1 Removing the front door of the Autosampler 3 Remove the funnel (see Figure Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 20 Installation Figure 2 Removing the funnel 4 Remove the plastic cover (see Figure Figure 3 Removing the cover 5 Remove any installed tray (see Figure Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 21 Removing the tray 6 Remove the two rubber plugs by use of a small, spiky screw-driver or tweezers (see Figure Figure 5 Removing the rubber plugs 7 Assemble the new plastic cover (see Figure Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 22 When you install the cover, make sure that you do not trap the corrugated tube. C A U T I O N 9 Insert the adapter plate (see Figure Figure 7 Inserting the adapter plate 10 Re-install the funnel and the front door. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 23 Removing the lock screw from the Automation Interface 11 Move the Automation Interface into the autosampler (see Figure Figure 9 Moving the Automation Interface into the autosampler 12 Fasten the two lock screws (see Figure 10). Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 24 Well-plate Handler together (see Figure 12). Fix the screws centrally in the adjustment slots. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Well-Plate Handler

    Assembling the sheet metal parts 15 Set up the Agilent 1200 Series LC modules on the plastic base-plate. At least one Agilent 1200 Series module must be placed below the sampler in the stack, N O T E and the maximum allowable height is two modules, each 140 mm high. If you have two modules below the high performance autosampler, you need to set the Well-plate Handler on four spacers.
  • Page 26 Prying open the cover/fuse-block assembly 3 Grasp the voltage selector card (not the indicator pin which is attached to it) using needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the housing (see Figure 14). Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 27 5 Move the indicator pin along the guide to the position opposite the selected voltage (see Figure 15). Seat the indicator securely into the positioning notch. Indicator pin tip Indicator pin Guide for indicator pin Desired voltage Positioning notch Figure 15 Voltage Selector Card Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 28 9 Confirm that the fuses are seated securely in the fuse block 10 Slide the fuse block back into position and tighten the screw. Make sure that the active fuse(s) face(s) out, see Figure Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 29 Four white-tipped locating pins on the Well-plate Handler locating plate are designed to fit into holes on the underside of the Well-plate Handler. • If you have just one Agilent 1200 Series module below the sampler, you can place the Well-plate Handler directly on the pins on the locating plate.
  • Page 30 30 mm spacers (left) and mounted on the locating plate The package contains four 30-mm spacers for the Well-plate Handler and three spacers for N O T E the optional rack extension. Do not discard the three additional spacers. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 31 3 Install the new gripper finger set that was delivered with the 10 inch rack kit, with the fingers pointing down. Ensure that all screws are tight. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 32 (short edge of the well-plate closest to the Well-plate Handler) with the channel for the Well-plate Handler arm towards the center of the Well-plate Handler. 3 Place the other rack on the Well-plate Handler in the same manner (see Figure 21). Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 33: Installing The Optional Rack Extension

    If the Well-plate Handler is placed on four 30-mm spacers on the locating plate, place the three large spacers on the rack extension locating plate (see Figure 22) before placing the rack extension on the spacer pins. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 34 Rack extension spacers (left) and mounted on the locating plate 3 Place the three racks on the rack extension as described in “Installing the Input and Output Racks” on page 26 (see Figure 23). Figure 23 Rack extension installed Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 35: Installing The Optional Fixed Barcode Reader

    If you want to use the landscape position, and also read the plates with the hand-held barcode reader when they are in the rack, the barcodes must be no longer than 40 mm. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 36 Leave the rear mounting screws in place to prevent dust entering the barcode reader. N O T E 2 Mount the barcode reader on the front position of the mounting plate, as in Figure Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 37 Leave the front mounting screws in place to prevent dust entering the barcode reader. N O T E 2 Mount the barcode reader on the rear position of the mounting plate, as in Figure Figure 27 Barcode reader mounting position for landscape position Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 38: Installing The Optional Hand-Held Barcode Reader

    The hand-held barcode reader is preconfigured to read the following barcode types: • Code 128 • Code 39 (without checksum) • Code 2 of 5 interleaved (without checksum) • Codabar (without transfer of start/stop) Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 39: Barcode Requirements

    • For end-mounted barcodes, the top edge of the bars must be 9 mm or more above the bottom edge of the plate. Use the Barcode Reader Test function (see “Automation Interface Test” page 89) to check the readability of your barcodes. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 40 • 6 $+AC110628$- $+AC120628$- Code 2/5 interleaved without checksum, Code 2/5 interleaved with checksum, 6–28 characters 6–28 characters • 7 $+AD111$- $+AD112$- Codabar without transfer of Start/Stop Codabar with transfer of Start/Stop Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 41: Making The Electrical Connections

    Agilent 1200 Series modules (see Figure 28). 3 Connect the auxiliary power cable from the Automation Interface to any Agilent 1200 Series module with a free power outlet (see Figure 28). Figure 28 Connections to the automation interface and high performance autosampler 4 Remove the protection cap of the RS-232 port of the Well-plate Sampler.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Barcode Reader Position

    2 Loosen the two screws at either side of the barcode reader mounting plate (see Figure 30), so that the barcode reader height can be adjusted. Figure 30 Adjusting the barcode reader position Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 43 5 Turn OFF the Barcode Adjustment mode in the Agilent ChemStation or the Hand-held Controller. 6 Use the Test Barcode Reader function of the Agilent ChemStation or the Hand-held Controller to check the accuracy and consistency of the barcode reading. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Lateral Position Of The Well-Plate Handler

    3 A fine adjustment, described in “Fine Adjustment of the Well-plate Handler Position” on page 48, using the Test functions of the Agilent ChemStation or Hand-held Controller to align the Well-plate Handler with the Automation Interface. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 45: Preliminary Adjustment Of The Well-Plate Handler Position

    6 Keeping the gripper fingers closed, raise the arm until the plate is clear of the rack. 7 Rotate the arm until it is positioned above rack R5. 8 Lower the arm until the rack is immediately above the rack Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 46 Installation 9 Adjust the position of the rack extension until the plate is squarely and centrally positioned above rack R5. 10 Tighten the adjustment screws. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 47: Well-Plate Handler Teaching

    Well-plate handler teaching is available from the Maintenance menu of the Diagnostic view of the ChemStation. Teaching is done via the Well-plate Handler Teaching dialog box. Figure 32 Well-plate Handler Teaching dialog box Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 48 Open Grip Opens the gripper to release a plate Close Grip Close the gripper to hold a plate Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 49 6 Select position R6 (Automation Interface). 7 Click Move Down until the arm sits just above the transport position. 8 Repeat instructions 3 and 4. 9 Click Save to save the coordinates. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 50 5 Transfer the well-plate from the Automation Interface to rack R1. 6 Click Well-plate Handler Ground. 7 Select the plate type from the list displayed in the dialog box. 8 Click Save to save the coordinates. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 51: Teaching Using The Hand-Held Controller

    Figure 35 Rotary Teaching screen of the Hand-held Controller Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 52 3 Select the plate type from the displayed list and click OK to continue. 4 Remove all well-plates from rack R1. 5 Transfer the well-plate from the Automation Interface to rack R1. 6 Select Well-plate Handler Ground. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 53 Installation 7 Select the plate type from the displayed list and click OK to continue. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 54: Fine Adjustment Of The Well-Plate Handler Position

    Automation Interface. 5 If the plate does not sit correctly on the transport position of the Automation Interface, a raise the plate clear of the Automation Interface, Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 55: Adjusting For The Gripper Fingers

    6 Loosen the four screws holding the gripper fingers. 7 Use the Test functions of the Well-plate Handler to close the gripper fingers. This ensures that the gripper fingers are correctly aligned with the plate. 8 Tighten the four screws. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Centering Spring

    3 Check that the plate slides easily left and right. If the plate does not slide easily, remove it and compress slightly the centering spring on the rear wall. Recheck the movement. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 57: De-Installation Of The Automation Interface

    8 Re-install the plastic screen from the original cover of the high performance autosampler. 9 Turn on the Agilent 1200 Series LC system including the high performance autosampler. The autosampler will abort the initialization and the status LED will turn red.

  • Page 58: Installing A New Automation Interface

    Automation Interface” on page 13. 1 Turn on the Agilent 1200 Series LC system including the high performance autosampler. The autosampler will abort the initialization and the status LED will turn red. 2 Start the ChemStation SW. Switch to the Diagnosis view and select Maintenance >...

  • Page 59: G2257A Software Navigation

    Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual G2257A Software Navigation Using the Sample Capacity Extension with the Agilent ChemStation Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 60: Using The Sample Capacity Extension With The Agilent Chemstation

    Clicking the Well-plate Handler Config. button displays the Well-plate Handler Configuration dialog box, which contains all the parameters necessary for the operation of the Well-plate Handler. The parameters are in four groups (see Figure Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 61 Compatible Plate Types 8.5" Deepwell Stack 16 shallow well-plates or 4 deep well-plates (max. height 48 mm). 10" Microplate Stack 20 shallow well-plates (max. height 16 mm). Not compatible with deep well-plates. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 62 Figure 39 Well-plate and lid heights Incremental 1 Place the well-plate on the bench and measure its height (H1). Height 2 Place the lid on the well-plate and measure the total height (H2). Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 63 3 Subtract H1 from H2 to get the Incremental Height: Incremental Height H2 H1 – Lid Height 1 Remove the lid from the well-plate and place it on the bench. 2 Measure the height of the lid. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 64 G2257A Software Navigation Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 65: Working With The Sample Capacity Extension

    Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual Working with the Sample Capacity Extension What is a Hypersequence? Creating a Hypersequence Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 66: What Is A Hypersequence

    The hypersequence has its own set of parameters and its own hypersequence table. Each sequence of the hypersequence is governed by its own parameters and sequence table. Figure 40 The contents of a hypersequence Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 67: Creating A Hypersequence

    To display the Hypersequence Parameters dialog box, you select Hypersequence from the Sequence menu of the Method and Run Control and select Hypersequence Parameters from the sub-menu. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 68 Barcode not used; this disables the Barcode column in the Hypersequence Table. The Barcode Settings button displays the Barcode Settings dialog box, which allows you to specify the settings necessary to read your barcodes (see “Barcode Settings” on page 71). Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 69 Figure Rack Well-plate Extension Handler Figure 42 Rack numbering in the Well-plate Handler If a Rack Extension is not installed, Racks 3, 4 and 5 are unavailable. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 70 HTML format (with a standard naming convention using the hypersequence name) and/or in text format, where you can specify the name of the report. Comment You can add a free-text comment for the hypersequence in this field. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 71: Barcode Settings

    Ignored (always deactivated) • Interleaved 2 of 5 Checksum Set to match barcode writer parameters Start/Stop Character Ignored (always deactivated) • Codabar Checksum Ignored (always deactivated) Start/Stop Character Set to match barcode writer parameters Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 72: The Hypersequence Table

    If you use the hand-held barcode reader to set up your hypersequence, you can change the N O T E order of the plates in the rack, or insert new plates, while the hypersequence is running. The Hypersequence Table contains five columns (see Figure 43). Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 73 You select the plate type from the drop-down list. The list includes both preconfigured well-plate types and custom well-plate types. Sequence Name You select the sequence from the drop-down list. The list contains all the sequences in the current default sequence path. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 74: Importing An Import File

    Using the Import Configuration dialog box (see Figure 44), you can import sequence tables or hypersequences in text format, for example based on a Character-Separated Value (.csv) or text (.txt) file. The Import Configuration Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 75 Microsoft Notepad, you have to select as delimiter the character you used to separate the columns. Figure 45 gives an example of an import file that uses a semicolon as delimiter. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 76 Mapping is the process of associating the columns of your imported file with the columns in the hypersequence table or sequence table. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 77 To map a column in the imported file to a column in the sequence table, you click in the cell to display a combo box, then select the appropriate column from the displayed list. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 78: Making An Import File

    You can use any valid sample location formats; they are translated automatically on import. Any invalid items in the import file are logged in the Import Summary. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 79 Study Name (only if The study must exist in order for custom fields to be imported. ChemStore is installed) An MS Excel file for sequence import may look similar to Figure 47 Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 80 The same file displayed in a text editor (for example, Notepad) would look like Figure Figure 48 The sequence import file displayed in Notepad When mapped to the sequence table, the file looks like Figure Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 81 An MS Excel file for hypersequence import may look similar to Figure Figure 50 An MS Excel file for hypersequence import The same file displayed in a text editor (for example, Notepad) would look like Figure Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 82 Working with the Sample Capacity Extension Figure 51 The hypersequence import file displayed in Notepad When mapped to the hypersequence table, the file looks like Figure Figure 52 The hypersequence import file mapped to the hypersequence table Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 83 Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual Troubleshooting and Error Handling Well-plate Handler Test Automation Interface Test Solving Problems Error Messages Maintenance Parts List Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting And Error Handling

    In the Agilent ChemStation, the Well-plate Handler test is carried out using the Well-plate Handler Test dialog box, where the movements are separated into single-step instructions and multi-step functions (see Figure 53). Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 85 Moves the Well-plate Handler arm to its rotary home position. The rotary home position is not directly above rack R1. N O T E OpenGrip Opens the gripper. CloseGrip Closes the gripper. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 86 You select the rack position from the drop-down list A plate must be installed in the transport position of the Automation Interface. N O T E The Reset button resets the Well-plate Handler to its initial state. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 87: Testing With The Hand-Held Controller

    Opens the gripper. Close Grip Closes the gripper. GoTo Rotary Position Moves the Well-plate Handler arm to the selected rack position. You select the rack position using the up and down cursor keys. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 88 There must be a plate in the position specified in GoTo Rotary Position. Put onto Transfers the plate in the gripper to the transport Automation IF position of the Automation Interface. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 89: Automation Interface Test

    Testing with the ChemStation In the Agilent ChemStation, the Automation Interface test is carried out using the Automation Interface Test dialog box (see Figure 55). Figure 55 Automation Interface Test dialog box Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 90: Testing With The Hand-Held Controller

    The Reset button resets the Automation Interface to its initial state. Testing with the Hand-Held Controller The Automation Interface Tests screen (see Figure 56) gives access to a selection of commands that allow you to test or adjust the Automation Interface. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 91 Interface transport and displays the result in the field. Barcode Adjustment On Switches the fixed barcode reader to continuous mode, to allow you to adjust its position. Barcode Adjustment Off Switches OFF continuous mode on the fixed barcode reader. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 92: Solving Problems

    Note: Place only one well-plate in a rack or device position when teaching the vertical offset. For all other problems, contact Agilent Technologies Product Support. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 93: Error Messages

    The Automation Interface door was opened Do not open the Automation Interface door manually manually, always use the Automation Interface test function to open the door An Automation Interface door sensor is defective Replace the Automation Interface Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 94: Power Failure On Ai

    High Performance autosampler Thermostat Enabled Error Possible Causes Actions The high performance autosampler thermostat The high performance autosampler thermostat was switched on should not be used while the Automation Interface is installed Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Wipe up any spills immediately. Clean only the exterior of the unit. Never remove any instrument panels to clean the inside of the instrument. Do not allow excess water or other fluids to drip inside the instrument. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 96: Changing The Fuse(S)

    Spare fuses are shipped with Well-plate Handler. If you no longer have spare fuses, you may obtain new ones from Agilent Technologies. The Well-plate Handler uses the following fuses: •...

  • Page 97: Moving The Well-Plate Handler

    Do not lose any of the screws or spacers. C A U T I O N 6 To reinstall the Well-plate Handler, follow the instructions in Chapter “Installation”” to assemble and re-calibrate the Well-plate Handler. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 98: Long-Term Shutdown

    If you will not be using the Well-plate Handler for an extended period of time, clean the external surfaces of the instrument, unplug the Well-plate Handler from the main power source, and cover with a plastic or cloth cover. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 99: Parts List

    • 8710-2411 Hex key 3 mm, 12 cm long • 8710-1181 Hex key 2.5 mm • G2255-68740 Fuse kit Table 4 Consumable items Part Number Description • G2255-68709 8.5-inch well-plate rack (Qty 2) Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 100 Troubleshooting and Error Handling Table 4 Consumable items Part Number Description • G2255-68710 10-inch well-plate rack (Qty 2) • G2255-68700 54 vial plates (pack of 6) Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 101 Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual Safety Information Safety Information Radio Interference Agilent Technologies on Internet Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 102: Safety Information

    Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type (normal blow, time delay, and so on) are used for replacement. The use of repaired fuses and the short-circuiting of fuseholders must be avoided. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 103: Safety Symbols

    Table 5 Safety Symbols Symbol Description The apparatus is marked with this symbol when the user should refer to the instruction manual in order to protect the apparatus against damage. Indicates dangerous voltages. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 104: Equipment Labels

    A warning alerts you to situations that could cause physical injury or damage to the WA R N I N G equipment. Do not proceed beyond a warning until you have fully understood and met the indicated conditions. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 105 A caution alerts you to situations that could cause a possible loss of data. Do not C A U T I O N proceed beyond a caution until you have fully understood and met the indicated conditions. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 106: Radio Interference

    • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Agilent Technologies to ensure proper functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations. Test and Measurement...

  • Page 107: Agilent Technologies On Internet

    Internet at: http://www.agilent.com Select “ Products & Services ” - Life Sciences & Chemical Analysis Solutions It will provide also the latest firmware of the Agilent 1200 Series LC modules for download. Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 108 Safety Information Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...

  • Page 109: Index

    35, clear mapping, lid height, comment, hand-held barcode reader, lids, communications cable, installing, line number, configuration header rows, line voltage, Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 110 26, weight, 13, well-plate handler configuration, rack installing, configuration, moving, type, 31, teaching, rack extension, 18, installing, removing the automation interface, reports, requirements barcode, rotary teaching, 48, sequence, 66, settings barcode, Agilent 1200 Series Sample Capacity Extension User Manual...
  • Page 112 This book contains the following information: • hardware installation procedures • navigation through the G2257A Sample Capacity Extension specific software • creating a hypersequence, with examples • troubleshooting © Agilent Technologies 2006 Printed in Germany 02/06 *G2257-90010* *G2257-90010* G2257-90010 Agilent Technologies...

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