ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual
Chapter 13: Operating a CETAC Autosampler Using a Terminal Program
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Figure 13-11 “ASCII Setup” Window
11 Turn on the autosampler.
The HyperTerminal window should display an OK.
Autosampler Commands
The following commands will produce various responses of the autosampler.
Command Description
Ver
Returns firmware version.
Home
Returns all axis to home position, same
as power up.
Tray=n
Defines tray size and n= #of positions.
Legal values are 21, 24, 40, 60, and 90.
Tube=row-col-down
Tube=row-column-down as defined by
tray command. Example: Tube=3-4-
Pmp on
Pump on if unit has a pump.
Pmp off
Pump off if unit has a pump.
Rinse
Moves sipper to the rinse position,
extends and retracts the sipper 3 times
and starts rinse pump. Stays in down
position with pump running. up,pmp
stops the pump.
Down=n
Moves the z-axis down by the
parameter(n) in mm. Do not run Down
command if sipper is not all the way up
on up position or damage may occur to
sipper or z-axis.
Up
Moves z-axis to upper most postion.
Table 13-1 Autosampler Commands
You can use these commands to determine if the CETAC autosampler is
communicating and functioning properly. If more assistance is needed, please
contact CETAC customer service.
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