Teledyne ASX-560 User manual

ASX-560 /ASX-280 Autosampler
Manual Part Number 480216 Rev 3
Quick Installation Guide

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480216 Rev 3, September, 2015
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Overview
This guide will help you install your new autosampler with a simple
configuration.
The Operator’s Manual, which you can find on the included CD, provides more
information on every aspect of setting up the autosampler for your application.
This guide shows common versions of the ASX-560 autosampler. Your
autosampler may have different racks, a different probe, or other minor
differences from what is shown.
CHEMICAL INJURY HAZARD
The autosampler is intended for use only by qualified operators who have
been trained in safe laboratory practices. Make sure you know the hazards
associated with all of the chemicals you are using, and take the appropriate
precautions. Exposure to laboratory chemicals may result in serious injury.
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
The autosampler has moving parts which can pinch or puncture you. The
autosampler also has electrical components which could pose a shock or
fire hazard. This Quick Installation Guide assumes that you are familiar with
autosampler safety. See the Autosampler Safety Manual (included with the
autosampler) and the Operator’s Manual (on the CD) for notices and safety
information.
WARNING

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Autosampler Components
Figure 1Autosampler—Front View
Figure 2Autosampler—Back View
Sample Tray
Standards Vials
Sample Vial Racks
Rinse Station
Arm
Z-Drive Assembly
Power
Indicator Lamp
Power Switch
Serial Ports
USB Port
Power Connector
Z-Drive Rotor
Peristaltic Pump

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Step 1: Choose a Location
Place the autosampler close to the ICP-MS or other analytical instrument. Place
the autosampler where space, liquid waste, and power requirements can be
met. If you have not already evaluated the intended location for the
autosampler, see the Operator’s Manual.
Step 2: Unpack the Autosampler
1Inspect all components for shipping damage.
2Place the tray on the autosampler base.
3Mount the rinse station.
Step 3: Mount the Z-Drive
The Z-drive moves the probe up and down. The Z-drive is shipped detached
from the autosampler.
1Carefully unpack the Z-drive.
Figure 3 Z-Drive Before Installation
2Find the Y-axis carriage on the arm of the autosampler. The Z-drive will be
attached to this carriage.
Figure 4 Y-Axis Carriage

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3Slide the Z-drive onto the arm until the two holes align with the matching holes
in the Y-axis carriage.
Figure 5Sliding the Z-drive Onto the Arm
4Secure the Z-drive to the carriage using the two thumbscrews.
Tighten the thumbscrews using your fingers.
Figure 6Securing the Z-Drive
5Feed the cable through the rear guide block and around the rotor, then tighten
the nut to secure the cable sleeve to the guide block.
Figure 7Guide Block with Nut

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6Turn the rotor clockwise as far as it will go.
7Finish sliding the cable around the rotor on the back of the autosampler.
Loosen the thumbscrew on the rotor to allow the cable to pass through the
clamp, with about 2 mm of cable extending past the clamp.
Figure 8Position of Cable on Rotor
8Verify that there is a small gap between the Z-axis slider and cap at the top of
the Z-drive (approximately 1-3 mm). Adjust the cable a bit if necessary.
Figure 9Z-Drive at Top Position With Gap
9Hold the cable flat against the rotor and secure the cable by tightening
thumbscrew on the rotor. The thumbscrew should be as tight as possible using
just your fingers.

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Figure 10 Securing Cable to Rotor
The cable is pre-cut to the proper length and does not need to be trimmed
when properly installed.
10 Rotate the Z-drive rotor back and forth to ensure that the Z-drive moves up
and down freely.
Never push the Z-axis slider to move it up or down. Pushing on the Z-axis slider can
kink the drive cable. Instead, rotate the Z-drive rotor on the back of the
autosampler.
Figure 11 Z-Drive Rotor
If the rotor does not rotate freely, STOP and determine which part is sticking
(see the Operator’s Manual).
CAUTION
Rotate to Move the
Z-D
rive
Z-Axis Slider

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Step 4: Connect the Rinse Station
The simplest arrangement is for one channel of the peristaltic pump to supply
rinse solution to the rinse station, while the used rinse solution drains by
gravity. Other tubing arrangements are discussed in the Operator’s Manual.
Figure 12 Gravity Drain Rinse Arrangement
Depending on your application, the waste rinse solution may be returned to
the rinse solution container and recycled, or it may be directed to a separate
waste container.
1Verify that the supplied tubing material is compatible with the rinse solution
you are using. Most autosamplers are supplied with Tygon® tubing. Contact
CETAC if you need different tubing material.
2Locate one of the pieces of adapter tubing.
Figure 13 Adapter Tubing

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3Connect the smaller end of the adapter tubing to the fitting at the bottom of
the pump, closest to the back of the autosampler.
Figure 14 Connecting the Pump Output
4Connect the larger end of the tubing to the bottom fitting of the rinse station.
Figure 15 Connecting the Rinse Station Input
5Use an appropriate length of the smaller ⅛ inch (3.2 mm) ID tubing to connect
the rinse solution source to the fitting at the top of this channel.

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Figure 16 Connecting the Rinse Solution Source to the Pump
6Connect up to 1.8 meters of the larger 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) ID tubing between the
outlet fitting of the rinse station and the waste container.
Carefully press the tubing straight in to avoid breaking the fitting.
Figure 17 Connecting the Rinse Station Drain
Ensure that the tubing outlet is placed so that it will remain above the surface
of the liquid in the waste container. If the end of the tube is immersed, the
waste solution might back up and overflow.