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UTOSAMPLER
CE 4–29
Checking
Your Calibration
This section recommends three methods to
check the accuracy of your Autosampler CE
calibrations:
The LOAD/LIDS test
The Verify test
The Cycle Pans test.
We recommend that you use the LOAD/LIDS
test to check your first calibration. The Verify
test is ideal for quick checks after you make
small adjustments. The Cycle Pans test is useful
for long-term cycling tests that check the
Autosampler CEs ability to continuously load
and unload samples and lids. Whatever method
you use, always be ready to press the HALT key
if the Autosampler CE turret arm starts to run
into something.
If the Autosampler CE has trouble completing
any of the tests or displays any error messages,
note the position(s) showing a problem, then stop
the test. You do not need to recalibrate the entire
Autosampler CE; recalibrate only the incorrect
positions by following the appropriate steps on
pages 4-11 to 4-28. If you need to recalibrate
any of the sample tray positions, however, you
must verify all three. The Autosampler CE uses
the calibration values for positions 1, 11, and 59
to determine the locations of all pans on the tray.
After correcting a calibration, run the Verify test
again.
Make sure the DSC cell is empty before you run
the following tests.
NOTE:
Checking Your Calibration