ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
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About This Book
This manual describes the procedures for installing, using, and maintaining the
CETAC ASX
PRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System. It also provides
information about troubleshooting minor problems and describes the design
of the rapid sample introduction system.
Who Should Read This Book
The primary audience for the ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Operator’s Manual
consists of analytical chemists and lab technicians. To use this manual
effectively, you should have a basic knowledge of chemistry, a basic knowledge
of electronic sampling equipment, at least a beginning level of computer
experience, and working knowledge of the analytical instrument used with the
sample introduction system.
Supported Autosamplers
The CETAC ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System works with many
autosamplers including:
CETAC ASX-260
CETAC ASX-500 (contact CETAC for supported models)
CETAC ASX-510 (contact CETAC for supported models)
CETAC ASX-520
CETAC ASX-520HS
CETAC ASX-520/520HS with EXR-8 extended rack
CETAC ASX-1400
CETAC ASX-1600
PerkinElmer S10
Agilent SPS-3
Tubing connection information for some autosamplers is in the corresponding
Quick Installation Guide.
Updates
Updated versions of this manual may be available on the CETAC Web site:
www.cetac.com under Service & Support – Service Documents.
Rapid Sample Introduction System Standard
Components
The ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid Sample Introduction System module cases are made
of a high-strength aluminum alloy with an epoxy powder coating finish. The 6-
port injection valve is constructed of polyphenylene sulphide (PPS), an inert
and dimensionally stable material. The tubing is all inert PTFE (waste tubing
materials may vary by application).
The ASX
PRESS PLUS system operates reliably under a wide variety of conditions.
Components in the sample flow path are inert, non-metallic materials; when
used at temperatures less than 135°C, they can withstand repeated exposure
to the following substances:
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