84 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Part 2, Operation
4 Controlling the Sampler
4 Load the syringe with sample. a Rotate the sample vial under the 
syringe.
b Lower the syringe needle so that it 
pierces the vial septum.
c Draw in sample.
d With the needle still in the sample, 
depress the syringe plunger quickly.
e After the final pump, draw in 
sample.
f Raise the syringe needle out of the 
sample vial.
• Actions c and d can be repeated 
several times. The purpose is to 
expel air bubbles from the syringe.
5 Inject the sample. a Rotate the turret to expose the GC 
inlet.
b Lower the syringe needle so that it 
pierces the inlet septum.
c Depress the syringe plunger to 
make the injection.
d Raise the syringe needle out of the 
GC inlet.
•Start signals are sent to the GC and 
the data processor at the moment 
of injection.
6 Wash the syringe with solvent. • Same as step 2, but according to 
the post-injection parameters.
7 Transport the sample vial. • Return the sample vial to its initial 
turret or tray location.
8 Perform repeat injections. • If so programmed, wait for the GC to 
become Ready and repeat the cycle 
from step 1.
Table 1 3 Sampler cycle (continued)
Step Action Notes