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ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual
Contents
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Home the valve ................................................................................................................. 98
9 Configuring the ASXPRESS PLUS System ......................................................... 99
Timing Parameters ............................................................................................................. 99
Operation Controls ........................................................................................................... 101
Enable ASXpress Operation ..................................................................................... 101
Extra Loop Rinse ........................................................................................................... 101
Enable Vacuum/Autosampler Peri-Pump Timeout ...................................... 101
Return Probe to Previous Sample ......................................................................... 101
Manual Controls ................................................................................................................ 101
Valve Control .................................................................................................................. 101
Vacuum Pump Control ............................................................................................... 101
Autosampler Pump Control ..................................................................................... 102
Manual Cycle .................................................................................................................. 102
Manual Cycle at Rinse ................................................................................................ 102
Home AutoSampler ..................................................................................................... 102
Save Configuration to ASXpress+ .......................................................................... 102
Saving Methods .................................................................................................................. 102
Additional Xpress Configuration Tool Features .................................................. 103
Built-In Help ................................................................................................................... 103
Comm Port ....................................................................................................................... 103
Change Personality ...................................................................................................... 103
Notes Window ................................................................................................................ 103
Service Log ...................................................................................................................... 105
10 Using the Rapid Sample Introduction System ........................................ 107
Establishing Optimal Operating Conditions ......................................................... 107
Creating the Lab Environment ............................................................................... 108
Replacing Rapid Sample Introduction System Components ..................... 108
Purchasing Supplies .................................................................................................... 109
Starting the System .......................................................................................................... 110
Shutting Down the System ........................................................................................... 111
Flushing the Rinse Station and Flow Path ............................................................. 112
Developing a Method ...................................................................................................... 113
11 Maintaining the ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System . 115
Regular Inspection of ASXPRESS PLUS Components ............................................. 116
Cleaning the System ........................................................................................................ 117
Daily External Cleaning ............................................................................................. 117
Cleaning the Filters...................................................................................................... 117
Cleaning the 6-Port Valve ......................................................................................... 118
Checking for Leaks ........................................................................................................... 120
Replacing the Tubing ...................................................................................................... 120
Replacing or Reorienting the 6-Port Valve ............................................................ 121
Replacing the Battery ...................................................................................................... 124
Updating Firmware .......................................................................................................... 126
12 Troubleshooting the Rapid Sample Introduction System .................. 127
If the Valve/Pump Module Does Not Appear to be Operating ...................... 127
If the 6-Port Valve Is In the Wrong Position (Re-Homing) ............................ 128
If Some Samples are Missed ......................................................................................... 128
If There are Data Quality Problems / QC Failure ................................................ 128
Power System Problems ................................................................................................ 129