Thermo Finnigan LTQ - 2.1 Autosampler

Functional Description
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2.1 Autosampler
The autosampler is used to inject samples automatically into the LC inlet.
Thermo Electron (Finnigan Surveyor, AS3000, and AS3500), Waters (2690,
2695, and 2795), and Agilent (1100) autosamplers can be controlled directly
from the LTQ data system computer. With an autosampler, you can automate
your LC/MS analyses.
You can configure the Xcalibur data system for your autosampler from the
data system computer. You specify the model name and model number by
selecting the appropriate instrument button in the Instrument Configuration
window, which is available by choosing Start > Programs > Xcalibur >
Instrument Configuration. Refer to the Xcalibur online Help for a
description of Instrument Configuration.
You can also set up, monitor, and control the autosampler from the data
system computer from the Instrument Setup window, which is available by
choosing Start > Programs > Xcalibur > Xcalibur and then clicking on
the Instrument Setup button. Refer to the Xcalibur online Help for a
description of Instrument Setup.
Front-panel (keypad) operation of the autosampler and maintenance
procedures for the autosampler are described in the documentation provided
with the autosampler.
Note. For other autosamplers, LTQ provides contact closure Start/Stop
signals. Refer to Finnigan LTQ Getting Connected for information on
connecting an autosampler to the LTQ by contact closure Start/Stop signals.