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Agilent XY Autosampler
Operator’s Manual

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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.