Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 7
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 7
About This Book ..................................................................................................................... 9
Who Should Read This Book ......................................................................................... 9
Supported Autosamplers ................................................................................................ 9
Updates .................................................................................................................................. 9
Rapid Sample Introduction System Standard Components ............................... 9
Optional Accessories/Components ............................................................................. 13
Additional Equipment Required ................................................................................... 13
Where to Go for More Information .............................................................................. 14
Installation Overview ......................................................................................................... 14
2 Preparing for Installation ............................................................................... 15
Choosing a Location ............................................................................................................ 15
Space Requirements ....................................................................................................... 16
Liquid Waste Routing Requirements ...................................................................... 16
Power Requirements ...................................................................................................... 16
Unpacking the ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System ................ 17
3 Preparing an ASX-500/510 Autosampler .................................................. 19
Upgrade the Firmware ...................................................................................................... 20
Checking the Firmware Version................................................................................ 20
Upgrading the EPROM .................................................................................................. 20
Install the Xpress Rinse Station and Rinse Tubing ............................................... 21
Removing the Existing Rinse Station ...................................................................... 21
Installing the Xpress Rinse Station .......................................................................... 21
Install the External Rinse Pump .................................................................................... 22
Install the 1.0mm ID Sample Probe on the Autosampler ................................... 24
4 Preparing an ASX-260 or ASX-520 Autosampler ..................................... 25
Identifying the Peristaltic Pump ............................................................................... 25
Rinse Pump Configurations ........................................................................................ 26
Other Setup Tasks ........................................................................................................... 26
Installing the Xpress Rinse Station .............................................................................. 27
Removing the Existing Rinse Station ...................................................................... 27
Installing the Xpress Rinse Station .......................................................................... 27
Installing the Gravity Drain with Built-in Pump .................................................... 28
Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Installing the Gravity Drain with External Pump .................................................. 30
Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Installing a Pumped-Drain Rinse Arrangement with Both Pumps ................ 31
Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Installing the 1.0mm ID Sample Probe ....................................................................... 34