112 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Part 2, Operation
6 Vials and Bottles
Labeling sample vials
Vials are available with a write-on spot for easy marking. If you choose to
make and apply your own labels, Agilent Technologies recommends the
positioning and maximum label thickness shown in Figure 46.
Filling sample vials
Figure 47 shows the recommended fill volumes for sample vials of:
• 1 mL for the 2-mL vial
• 50 µL for the 100-µL vial
The air space in the vial is necessary to avoid forming a vacuum when sample
is withdrawn. This could affect reproducibility.
Figure 46 Label dimensions
0.2
0.44
All dimensions in millimeters
5.6 ± 0.6
No label
No label
20.5 ± 1.0
or tape
or tape
Bar code here
3.6 minimum
Text here
CAUTION
Correct sample vial dimensions are critical for proper tray gripper operation. Vials and
labels that do not meet these specifications may cause sampler errors. Service calls
and repairs found to be due to vials and microvials that do not meet these
specifications are not covered under warranty or the service contract.
Maximum width
measured at overlap
12.56