Agilent Technologies G1367A Manuel utilisateur

Agilent 1100 Series

Well-plate Sampler &

Micro Well-plate

Sampler

Reference Manual

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In This Guide…

1 Installing the Sampler

Site requirements and installation of the sampler

2 Optimizing Performance

How to optimize the well-plate sampler and the micro well-plate

sampler to achieve best results

3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions

The modules built-in troubleshooting and test functions

4RepairingtheSampler

Instructions on simple, routine repair procedures as well as

more extensive repairs requiring exchange of internal parts

5 Parts and Materials

Detailed illustrations and lists for identification of parts and

materials

6 Introduction to the Well-plate Sampler

An introduction to the well-plate sampler and thermostatted

well-plate sampler

7 Theory of Operation

Theory of operation of mechanical hardware, electronics, and

instrument interfaces

8 Control Module Screens of the Well-plate Samplers

Introduction to the screens available for operation of the

Agilent 1100 Series well-plate samplers with the control module

9 Specifications

Performance specifications of the well-plate sampler and the

micro well-plate sampler

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Contents

1 Installing the Sampler

Site Requirements 14

Unpacking the Sampler 17

Optimizing the Stack Configuration 20

Installing the Sampler 24

Installing a Thermostatted Sampler 26

Flow Connections to the Sampler 30

Sample Trays 32

List of recommended Plates and Closing Mat 34

List of Recommended Vials and Caps 36

Configure Well-plate Types 38

Transporting the Sampler 41

2 Optimizing Performance

Optimizing Performance 44

Optimization for Lowest Carry-over 45

Using the Automated Needle Wash 45

Using the Flush Port 46

Using an Injector Program 47

General Recommendation to Lowest Carry-over 48

Fast Injection Cycle and Low Delay Volume 49

Overlapped Injection Mode 49

General Recommendations for Fast Injection Cycle Times 50

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Precise Injection Volume 51

Draw and Eject Speed 51

Choice of Rotor Seal 53

Choice of Seat Capillary 54

3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions

Overview of the Sampler’s Indicators and Test Functions 56

Status Indicators 58

Power Supply Indicator 58

Instrument Status Indicator 59

Error Messages 60

Timeout 61

Shutdown 62

Remote Timeout 63

Synchronization Lost 64

Leak 65

Leak Sensor Open 66

Leak Sensor Short 67

Compensation Sensor Open 68

Compensation Sensor Short 69

Fan Failed 70

Exhaust Fan Failed 71

Front Door Error 72

Side Door Error 73

Arm Movement Failed or Arm Movement Timeout 74

Valve to Bypass Failed 75

Valve to Mainpass Failed 76

Needle Lock Failed 77

Needle to Needle Seat Position 78

Needle Carrier Failed 79

Missing Vial or Missing Wash Vial 80

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Initialization Failed 81

Metering Home Failed 82

Motor Temperature 83

Invalid Vial Position 84

Peristaltic Pump Error 85

Vessel or Wash Vessel Error 86

Vessel Stuck to Needle 87

Maintenance Functions 88

Sample Transport Self Alignment 89

Step Commands 90

Troubleshooting 91

Troubleshooting Guide for the Well Plate Sampler G1367A 93

Turn ON and initialization steps 94

Errors which may occur during the turn ON and initialization

process 95

Instrument logbook errors and step by step repair process 99

1. Fan error (Main fan or Exhaust fan) 99

2. Initialization error 99

3. Metering sensor error 99

4. Rheodyne valve error 100

5. Needle lock error 100

6. Needle into seat error 101

7. Needle / Seat error 102

8. Sample location error 103

Needle centering over the vial or the well 104

4RepairingtheSampler

Introduction into Repairing the Sampler 106

Using the ESD Strap 107

Overview of Main Repair Procedures 108

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Simple Repairs 109

Removing the Needle Assembly 110

Installing the Needle Assembly 112

Removing the Needle Carrier Assembly 114

Installing the Needle Carrier Assembly 115

Exchange the Needle Seat Assembly (G1367-87101) on the

G1367A/68A Samplers 116

Exchange the Needle Seat ( G1377-87101) on the G1377A/78A

Samplers 117

Exchange the Seat Capillary (G1375-87317/G1375-87300) on the

G1377A/78A Samplers 118

Stator Face 119

Rotor Seal 120

Metering Seal and Plunger 122

Removing the Loop Capillary 124

Installing the Loop Capillary 126

Peristaltic Pump 128

Interface Board 129

Exchanging Internal Parts 130

Assembling the Main Cover 131

Light protection kit installation 131

To p Co v e r a n d F o am 132

Removing the Top Cover and Foam 132

Installing the Top Cover and Foam. 132

Transport Assembly 133

Removing the sample transport 133

Installing the sample transport 133

Sampling Unit 134

Removing the sampling unit 134

Installing the sampling unit 135

Analytical head 136

Removing the analytical head 136

Installing the analytical head 136

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Peristaltic Pump Motor 137

Removing the peristaltic pump motor 137

Installing the peristaltic pump motor 138

Injection-Valve Assembly 139

Removing the injection valve assembly 139

Installing the injection valve assembly 140

Metering-Drive Motor and Belt 141

Removing the metering drive motor and belt 141

Installing the metering drive motor and belt 142

Needle-lock Motor and Belt 143

Removing the needle lock motor and belt 143

Installing the needle lock motor and belt 143

Main Fan 144

Removing the main fan 144

Installing the main fan 144

Exhaust Fan 145

Removing the exhaust fan 145

Installing the exhaust fan 145

MTP Main Board 146

SUD Board 149

SLS Board 151

Power Supply 152

Leak Sensor 154

Replacing the Autosampler Firmware 155

5 Parts and Materials

Sampler Main Assemblies 158

Vial Trays 160

Sampling Unit Assembly 162

Analytical-Head Assembly 165

Injection-Valve Assembly 167

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Sheet Metal Kit 169

Cover Parts 170

Foam Parts 171

Power and Status Light Pipes 172

Leak System Parts 173

Well-plate Sampler Accessory Kit G1367-68705 174

Micro Well-plate Sampler Accessory Kit G1377-68705 175

Multi-Draw Kit G1313-68711 (only for G1367A/68A) 176

Well-plate Sampler Thermostat 177

Cable Overview 178

Analog Cables 180

Remote Cables 183

BCD Cables 188

Auxiliary Cable 191

CAN Cable 192

External Contact Cable 193

RS-232 Cable Kit 194

LAN Cables 195

6 Introduction to the Well-plate Sampler

Introduction to the Well-plate Sampler 198

Sampling Sequence 200

Injection Sequence 202

Sampling Unit 204

Analytical head 204

Injection-Valve 205

Needle Flush Station 206

Needle Lock 206

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