Contents
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Theory of Operation 9
Theory of operation of mechanical hardware, electronics,
and instrument interfaces 9
Introduction to the Thermostatted Autosampler 10
ALS Thermostat Operation 12
ALS Thermostat Control and Electronics 14
Temperature Controlled Autosampler Board (TCA) 15
Electrical Connections 17
Installing the G1330B Thermostat 19
Site requirements and installation of the G1330B
thermostat 19
Site Requirements 20
Power Consideration 20
Power Cords 20
Bench Space 21
Environment 21
Unpacking the Autosampler 23
Damaged Packaging 23
Delivery Checklist 24
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 25
Controller Requirements 27
Control Module Firmware requirements 27
Agilent ChemStation Software requirements 27
Installing the G1330B Thermostat 28
Stage 1: Preparing the ALS Thermostat and Autosampler 28
Stage 2: Power Cable and Interface Cable Connection 31