CETAC ASXPRESS PLUS - Software Configuration Problems

ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting the Rapid Sample Introduction System
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3 Check the host computer to ensure that the USB drivers are installed for USB
operation of the autosampler.
Load the proper USB drivers to the host computer from the CD that was
provided with the autosampler.
Software Configuration Problems
If the cords are connected properly and the system is still not functioning,
ensure that the software is communicating correctly with the autosampler and
ASX
PRESS PLUS system. To do so, verify proper operation of all manual functions
by completing the following steps:
1 Operate manual features of the Xpress Configuration Tool software.
With the ASX
PRESS PLUS system connected to the autosampler/ICP/ICP-MS
systems, the autosampler “queried”, and the manual functions showing in the
Xpress Configuration Tool window:
 Click the “Manual Cycle” button. The ASXpress Plus system should run
through a complete cycle (“Load” and “Inject”), operating the autosampler
peristaltic pump and the ASXpress Plus components (6-Port Valve and
Vacuum Pump). The “BUSY” LED on the front of the electronics module
should flicker on and off, indicating when the electronics module has
intercepted and is acting upon an autosampler command.
 Click the “Load” button. The ASXpress Plus system should move the 6-Port
Valve to the “Load” position (no other apparatus operates).
 Click the “Inject” button. The ASXpress Plus system should move the 6-Port
Valve to the “Inject” position (no other apparatus operates).
 Click the “On” (autosampler pump control) button. The autosampler
peristaltic rinse pump should turn on (no other apparatus operates).
 Click the “Off” (autosampler pump control) button. The autosampler
peristaltic rinse pump should turn off (no other apparatus operates).
 Click the “On” (ASXpress Plus vacuum pump control) button. The ASXpress
Plus vacuum pump should turn on (no other apparatus operates).
 Click the “Off” (ASXPRESS PLUS vacuum pump control) button. The ASXPRESS
PLUS vacuum pump should turn off (no other apparatus operates).