1. If a small vial is used, insert the small vial clamp. Refer to
small-vial clamp
on page 13.
2. Put a sample container on the module.
3. Push the SET button to lower the sample probe to the correct position.
4. Push the LIFT/LOWER button to raise the sample probe to the top
position.
5. Push the LIFT/LOWER button to automatically move the sample probe
down and stop at the correct bottom position.
Note: This position is recognized by the external software.
The bottom position is saved until a new bottom position is set.
Flush the syringe
Flush the syringe when a new syringe is installed or when a new sample
is used. To optimize the performance of the syringe:
• Do not operate the syringe for more than a few cycles without liquid.
• Thoroughly flush the syringe with distilled or deionized water after use.
1. Push the LIFT/LOWER button to raise the sample probe.
2. Put the container with the flushing liquid under the sample probe.
3. Push the LIFT/LOWER button to lower the sample probe in the flushing
liquid.
4. Push the CLEAN button. The syringe fills with the flushing liquid and
pushes the liquid out to the drain.
Note: The system can also be flushed with the external software.
Put a vial in the small-vial clamp
The small-vial clamp holds small vials under the center of the sample
probe. To install the clamp assembly, refer to
on page 13.
Install the
Install the small-vial clamp
Stop all operations
The STOP button can be used to simultaneously stop movement of the
syringe and sample probe. Use the buttons or external software to resume
operations.
Connect the computer cable
A USB cable connects the instrument to a computer.
1. Install a compatible software application on the computer.
2. Turn on the instrument power.
3. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the instrument and to the
computer.
Operate the instrument by computer
The instrument must connect to a computer for configuration, calibration,
data collection and data management. Refer to the software user manual
for specific instructions.
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