Contents
iv H148850_3_003
6.9.1 Aligning the Sample Changer ...........................................................................................32
6.9.2 Testing the Gripper ...........................................................................................................32
7 Safety Barrier Assembly Installation (Optional) ............................................................................33
7.1 Preparing the Sample Changer ........................................................................................33
7.2 Safety Barrier Assembly ...................................................................................................36
8 Operation...........................................................................................................................................43
8.1 Establishing Optimal Operating Conditions ......................................................................43
8.1.1 Purchasing Supplies .........................................................................................................44
8.2 Starting the Sample Changer............................................................................................44
8.3 Stopping Sample Changer Movement ..............................................................................45
8.4 Shutting Down the Sample Changer.................................................................................45
8.5 Using the Safety Barrier....................................................................................................45
8.5.1 Opening the Safety Barrier ...............................................................................................46
9 Sample Stage ....................................................................................................................................47
9.1 Installing the Sample Stage ..............................................................................................48
9.1.1 Unpacking the Sample Stage ...........................................................................................48
9.1.2 Setting the Address for Dual Sample Stage Applications ................................................. 48
9.1.3 Installing the Sample Stage on the Base ..........................................................................51
9.1.4 Connecting the Data Cables .............................................................................................52
9.1.5 Connecting to a Power Source .........................................................................................52
9.2 Operating the Sample Stage.............................................................................................53
10 Maintenance......................................................................................................................................55
10.1 Cleaning the Sample Changer..........................................................................................55
10.1.1 Daily External Cleaning.....................................................................................................55
10.1.2 Weekly Cleaning ...............................................................................................................56
10.2 Cleaning the Safety Barrier...............................................................................................56
10.3 Mounting the Z-Drive Assembly........................................................................................57
10.3.1 Tools Required..................................................................................................................57
10.3.2 Using Tubing Tamers........................................................................................................60
10.3.3 Connecting the Pneumatic Tubing....................................................................................61
10.3.4 Connecting the Auxiliary Connector..................................................................................62
11 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................63
11.1 Power System Problems...................................................................................................63
11.2 Communications Interface Problems ................................................................................64
11.2.1 USB Cable Problems ........................................................................................................64
12 Replacement of Parts.......................................................................................................................65
12.1 Returning the Unit for Repair ............................................................................................65
13 Dismantling and Disposal................................................................................................................67
13.1 Dismantling .......................................................................................................................67
13.2 Disposal Europe................................................................................................................67
13.3 Disposal USA and Other Countries ..................................................................................68
14 Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................69
14.1 Environmental Characteristics ..........................................................................................69
14.2 Electrical Characteristics...................................................................................................70