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KSS - March 2006 - Edition 1
HIAC Operator Manual
4.4 Loading Samples with the Large Volume Adapter
Attach the sample vessel to the 9705 as described in “Connecting the Large Volume Adapter”
on page 35. Make sure the stir speed is set to 0 (off).
4.5 Running a Sample
1) Once the bottle is loaded or the large volume adapter is attached, double-check that
the settings in the upper right hand corner of the display are correct. If necessary,
change settings as described in “Changing Sample Parameters” on page 49.
2) From the Main Screen, press the Swirl icon to begin particle dispersion.
3) Press the Run icon to start the sample run. A red light appears to the right of the Lock
icon in the icon bar, as shown in Figure 4-2. This light appears when a sample is being
drawn, during both tare volume and sample volume.
4) While the sample run is in progress, parameters cannot be changed. Click on the lower
portion of the main screen to toggle between viewing the data in a chart form and in a
graph form. In the chart form, use the blue arrows at the right of the screen to scroll
through the data. Runs appear on Y-axis; particle sizes appear on the X-axis.
5) If laser current or calibration is detected to be out of range, a yellow caution triangle
appears on the screen. Click on the triangle to invoke the Diagnostic screen. Refer to
“Diagnostics and Troubleshooting” on page 65 for more information.
6) When the run is finished and all samples have been taken from the bottle, the red light
will disappear. Tilt the bottle dock away from the unit to begin unloading the sample.
7) Place fingers through the holes on the side of the bottle dock. Gently but firmly pull up
on the bottle, being careful not to come in contact with the needles.
8) Dispose of any sample bottles according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Do
not re-use samples since they are no longer sterile.
Fig 4-2 : Main Screen with Red Status Light
Test Running Indicato
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