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Agilent XY Autosampler
Operator’s Manual

Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH
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Part No. G1811-90001
Edition 02/00
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Operator’s Manual
Agilent XY Autosampler

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In This Book
This book contains the following chapters:
• Chapter 1 “Description and Specifications” — The XY autosampler’s
accessories described, and its specifications.
•Chapter 2 “Installation”—How to set up the XY autosampler.
•Chapter 3 “Operation”—How to operate the XY autosampler through the
Agilent ChemStation.
•Chapter 4 “Maintenance and Repair”—Guidelines for maintaining your
XY autosampler.
•Chapter 5 “Parts and Supplies”—Replacement parts for the
XY autosampler.
•Chapter 6 “The Rear Panel”—Interface connectors at the rear panel of the
XY autosampler.

Contents
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1 Description and Specifications
The XY autosampler’s accessories described, and its
specifications 7
Description 9
Specifications 10
Site Requirements 11
2 Installation
How to set up the XY autosampler 13
Unpacking the XY Autosampler 15
Power Connection and Fuses 17
Assembling the XY Autosampler 19
Setting up the Communication Interface 30
3 Operation
How to operate the XY autosampler through the Agilent
ChemStation 35
Software and Firmware Requirements 37
Controlling the XY Autosampler through Agilent
ChemStation 38
4 Maintenance and Repair
Guidelines for maintaining your XY autosampler 43

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Contents
Cleaning the XY Autosampler and Safety Shield 45
Replacing the Needle 46
Replacing a Fuse 48
Transporting the XY Autosampler 49
5 Parts and Supplies
Replacement parts for the XY autosampler 51
6TheRearPanel
Interface connectors at the rear panel of the
XY autosampler 53
Description of Connectors 54

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1Description and
Specifications
The XY autosampler’s accessories described, and
its specifications

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Description and
Specifications
This chapter contains:
•a brief description of the accessories for the XY autosampler, and
•technical specifications of the XY autosampler.

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Description and Specifications
Description
Description
The Agilent Technologies XY autosampler (G1811A) is an XYZ robot which
can automate sample handling procedures. It is controlled by Agilent
ChemStation for UV-visible spectroscopy software of revision A.06.0x or
higher. Figure 1 shows the standard configuration of the XY autosampler.
Figure 1 Assembled XY Autosampler
To transfer analyte from the XY autosampler to the spectrophotometer,
tubings, a flow cell and a peristaltic pump are needed. For more details of
how to connect tubings to the XY autosampler needle, see “Connecting the
Sipper Tubing to the XY Autosampler”on page 28.
Systems including an XY autosampler controlled by a local user interface
from Gilson, Inc. are not supported by Agilent.
Z-axis
Needle
Vertical arm status light
support bar
safety shield
tray
Y-axis
X-axis
horizontal arm
rack

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Description and Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Manufacturing Standards
Safety certification:
•UL 3101
•CSA 1010
•EN 61010
EMC certification:
•EN 50082-1
•FCC part 15
EMI certification:
•EN 50081-1
Autosampler type XYZ robot with stationary rack design.
Front panel One yellow LED.
Needle rinse Dedicated rinse station for cleaning the inside
and outside of the needle.
Selectable rinse volume and flow rate
Needle positioning
performance Resolution in X, Y and Z: ± 1 mm.
Repeatability in X, Y and Z: ± 0.25 mm.
Arm speed X- and Y-axes: 250 mm/s.
Z-axis: 126.9 mm/s.
Rack capacity Up to four 21 series racks.
Control Computer control via RS-232 port.

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Description and Specifications
Site Requirements
Site Requirements
Table 1 Physical Specifications
Type Specification
Dimensions
(width × depth × height*)
* Height without vertical arm installed
53.5 × 43.7 × 37.1 cm
(21 3/32 × 17 3/16 × 14 5/8 inches)
Line voltage 100/120 or 220/240 VAC
Line frequency 50/60 Hz
Current rating 2.0 A for 100/200 V or 1.0 A for 220/240 V
Temperature range 5–40°C
Humidity not more than 75%
Air pressure range 75 –105 kPa

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Description and Specifications
Site Requirements

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2Installation
How to set up the XY autosampler

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Installation
What you will find in this chapter:
•“Unpacking the XY Autosampler”on page 15
•“Power Connection and Fuses”on page 17
•“Assembling the XY Autosampler”on page 19
•“Setting up the Communication Interface”on page 30

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Installation
Unpacking the XY Autosampler
Unpacking the XY Autosampler
The XY autosampler is shipped with all major components already assembled
except for auxiliary parts such as the vertical arm, needle, tray, racks, etc.
Keep the original container and packing assembly in case the XY autosampler
must be returned.
Standard Equipment
Once the XY autosampler and accessories are unpacked, you should have the
following:
•XY autosampler with certificate
•User Manual
•Fuse drawers 220V/240 V and 110V/120 V
•Fuses (2 A)
•Power cords
•Terminal block connectors
•Vertical arm (Z-drive 123 mm) and screws for vertical arm (Z-drive)
•Needle (123 mm)
•3 feet of 7 mm id Tygon tubing.
•Support bar assembly
•RS232 cable
•XL wash station
•Open wash cylinder
•Holder guide kit (1.5 mm probe)
•223 generic black pan with drain assembly
•223 tray spacer
•Four code 21 racks
•Safety shield with screws

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Installation
Unpacking the XY Autosampler
Figure 2 Unpacked and Assembled XY Autosampler

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Installation
Power Connection and Fuses
Power Connection and Fuses
Fuses
Your XY autosampler operates at a line voltage of 110–120 V or 220–240 V
with a line frequency of 60 Hz or 50 Hz respectively.
NOTE You receive the XY autosampler without any fuses installed.
To install the fuses:
1Locate the accessory package containing the fuse drawer appropriate for your
line voltage. Discard the other fuse drawer.
2Locate the accessory package containing the 2.0 A fuses.
3Install the fuse(s) into the fuse drawer. The fuse drawer for 100/120 V accepts
one fuse. The fuse drawer for 220/240 V accepts two fuses.
4Insert the fuse drawer into its receptacle in the XY autosampler. See Figure 21
on page 54.
Figure 3 Fuse Drawers
Post
Fuse installation for 100/120 voltage
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse installation for 220240voltage
Fuse

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Installation
Power Connection and Fuses
Power Connection and Power Cords
The appropriate power cord is supplied with the system. It plugs into the
power-input socket at the rear of the XY autosampler. The male end of each
of the power cords is different and designed to match the wall socket of a
particular country or region.
NOTE Do not connect the instrument to the power until you completely finalized the
setup of the XY autosampler, which will be at the end of this chapter.

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Installation
Assembling the XY Autosampler
Assembling the XY Autosampler
Arm Locking Screw Removal
During shipment, a screw locks the horizontal arm into place.
1Locate and remove the black plastic plug located on the right side panel of the
XY autosampler.
2With your left hand, hold the horizontal arm into place.
3Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the arm locking screw, located inside the
XY autosampler.
4Insert the arm locking screw into its storage location on the rear panel.
5Replace the plastic plug on the side panel.
6Ensure that the horizontal arm can move by pushing it to the left as far as it
will go.
Before packing the XY autosampler for shipment, always secure the
horizontal arm using the arm locking screw.
Figure 4 Removing the Arm-Locking Screw
Vertical Arm Installation
Before installing or changing the vertical arm, check that the power is turned
off and the power cord is disconnected from the power socket. Also ensure
horizontal arm
arm locking screw
plastic plug

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Installation
Assembling the XY Autosampler
that the arm locking screw and safety shield have been removed and the
horizontal arm can move.
To install the vertical arm:
1Remove the cover plate from the front of the horizontal arm by removing its
three screws.
2Locate the hexagonal-shaped control rod and horizontal slider by looking
down into the horizontal arm. See Figure 5.
3Using your finger, press on the control rod where it passes through the
horizontal slider. At the same time, pull the needle foot towards the front of
the horizontal arm. This causes the white plastic plug and control rod to move
forward slightly. When the white plastic plug is no longer flush with the front
of the horizontal arm, remove it and the control rod from the horizontal arm.
4Pull the needle foot, towards the front of the horizontal arm, as far as it will go.
Figure 5 Installing the Vertical Arm—Part 1
5Position the vertical arm onto the horizontal slider. When viewed from the
front of the XY autosampler, the vertical arm’s needle holder bracket is on the
right.
cover plate
plastic plug
control rod
horizontal slider
needle foot