CETAC ASXPRESS PLUS - Page 4

ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual
Contents
4
Accessing the Interior of the Autosampler .............................................................. 34
Setting the Pump Speed Jumper (ASX-520/ASX-520HS/EXR-8) ..................... 42
Upgrading the Firmware .................................................................................................. 42
Supported Firmware Versions ................................................................................... 43
Where to Get the Firmware ........................................................................................ 43
Autosampler Programming Configuration ......................................................... 43
Loading the Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................... 45
Upgrading (loading) the Firmware ........................................................................ 48
Returning the Autosampler to Normal (Non-Programming Mode)
Configuration ........................................................................................................... 50
Verification of Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................... 51
Closing Up the Autosampler ........................................................................................... 51
5 Preparing an ASX-1400/1600 Autosampler ............................................. 53
Install the Xpress Rinse Station and Modified Rinse Tubing Arrangement
............................................................................................................................................ 55
Connecting the Rinse Tubing ......................................................................................... 58
Rinse Connections Using the Existing Peristaltic Pump .................................... 60
Installing the 1.0mm ID Sample Probe on the Autosampler ............................ 61
Removing the Sample Probe ....................................................................................... 62
Removing the Stirrer Assembly ................................................................................. 63
Replacing the holder block .......................................................................................... 63
Reinstalling the Stirrer Assembly ............................................................................. 64
Installing the Sample Probe ....................................................................................... 65
6 Installing the Valve/Pump Module .............................................................. 67
Install the 6-Port Valve ..................................................................................................... 69
Install the Sample Loop .................................................................................................... 70
Connect the Autosampler Probe to the Valve/Pump Module ......................... 71
Connect the Valve/Pump Module to the Nebulizer .............................................. 71
Optional: Installing an Internal Standard Addition Mixing Tee ...................... 73
Optional: Installing a Passive Bubbling Tee ............................................................ 74
7 Installing the Electronics Module ................................................................. 77
Connecting the Electronics Module to the Power Supply ................................. 78
Connecting the Electronics Module to the Valve/Pump Module ................... 79
Connecting the Electronics Module to the External Rinse Pump ................... 79
Connecting the Electronics Module to the Autosampler ................................... 80
Connecting the Electronics Module to the Host Computer ............................... 80
Establishing an OEM COM Connection (RS-232) .............................................. 81
Establishing an OEM COM Connection (USB) ..................................................... 82
Establishing a GUI COM Connection (RS-232) ................................................... 86
Establishing a GUI COM Connection (USB) .......................................................... 86
8 Installing the Software ..................................................................................... 87
Installing the Xpress Configuration Tool .................................................................. 87
Running the Xpress Configuration Tool for the First Time .............................. 92
Inspecting the ASXPRESS PLUS System Components .......................................... 92
Making sure the system is ready ............................................................................... 93
Setting the communication port .............................................................................. 93
Verifying communication ............................................................................................ 93
Configuring the personality ........................................................................................ 95
Performing some basic communication tests ..................................................... 96