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.

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(Optional) Connecting a Dual Rinse Station
A dual rinse station can be used to reduce sample contamination and
carryover.
In the simplest arrangement, one channel of the peristaltic pump supplies
rinse solution to both tubes the rinse station, while the used rinse solution
drains from both tubes by gravity. Other tubing arrangements are discussed in
the Operator’s Manual.
Figure 18 Dual-Rinse Gravity Drain Tubing Arrangement
Figure 19 Dual Rinse Station

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1Locate the two pieces of adapter tubing.
Figure 20 Adapter Tubing
2Route the adapter tubing through the “tunnel” under the autosampler head,
with the smaller end facing the peristaltic pump and the larger end facing the
rinse station.
3Connect the tubing to the bottom two connectors of the rinse station.
4Connect the tubing to the fittings at the bottom of the pump.
5Use an appropriate length of the smaller ⅛ inch (3.2 mm) ID tubing to connect
the rinse solution source(s) to the fittings at the top of the pump.
6Connect two pieces of 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) ID drain tubing to the upper
connectors of the rinse station.
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.
7Once the autosampler has been set up and connected to a computer, use the
ASX Dashboard software to enable the dual-rinse option and set the pump flow
rate to at least 30 mL/min.

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Step 5: Install the Sample Probe
NOTE
To prevent contamination, wear gloves when handling the probe.
1Shut down and unplug the autosampler.
2Rotate the rotor on the back of the autosampler to move the Z-axis slider to the
top of the Z-drive.
Figure 21 Raising the Z-Axis Slider
3Loosen the nuts of the two probe clamps.
4Insert the clamps onto the Z-axis slider.
Figure 22 Installing the Probe Clamps
5Guide the probe straight down until the tip of the probe is level with the
bottom of the Z-Drive.
Rotate to Move the
Z-
Drive
Z-Axis Slider

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Figure 23 Adjusting the Probe Height
6Tighten the probe clamps.
7Use the provided spiral wraps to secure the sample tube to the Z-drive cable.
There should be just a little curve to the free sample tube when the probe is
lowered, and an untangled loop when the probe is raised. Check that the
tubing will not be stretched and will not snag on an obstacle when the probe is
moved to the far corner sample positions.
Figure 24 Positioning the Sample Tubing
8Optional: Moisten a Kimwipeswiper with 10% HNO3and wipe the probe to
remove any aqueous or inorganic contamination from the surface. Then
moisten a new Kimwipes wiper with a chromatography grade solvent such as
n-propanol, isopropanol, or hexane and wipe the probe again to remove any
oil. Let the probe air dry. Be careful not to touch the probe without gloves—
residue from handling the probe can cause the surface tension properties of
the probe surface to change and can lead to material dripping off the probe
during use. Periodic cleaning may be necessary depending on the application.
Loop
Spiral wrap

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Step 6: Connect the Sample Tubing to the Analytical
Instrument
One end of the sample transfer tubing is pre-connected to the sample probe.
The tubing should be long enough to allow the sample probe to move easily to
every position. On the other hand, keep the tubing as short as possible to
minimize carryover between samples.
1Determine the length of the sample transfer tubing you need, and cut it to size.
2Connect the free end of the sample transfer tubing to the inlet of the analytical
instrument’s peristaltic pump.
If an enclosure is present, connect the trimmed tubing from the sample probe
to the inside bulkhead using the nut and ferrule provided with the enclosure.
Then attach tubing from the outside bulkhead to the input of the analytical
instrument.
Step 7: Connect the Power Supply
The autosampler is powered by the included external power supply. Ensure
that you position the autosampler so that the power cord is not blocked and
can be quickly disconnected if needed.
1Turn the power switch on the autosampler OFF.
2Check the plug on the power cord to verify that it is of the correct type for your
country.
3Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
4Plug the power cord into the power supply.
Figure 25 Power Supply
5Plug the power supply into the POWER connector on the autosampler.
6Turn the power switch on the autosampler ON.
Power Cord to
Grounded AC Power
Outlet
To POWER
Connector on
Autosampler

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Step 8: Connect the Host Computer
You can use a USB or serial cable.
USB Connection
1Connect the USB cable between the host computer and the autosampler.
2Allow Windows to search for a driver. In most cases, the driver will be found
online and installed automatically. In some cases, you may need to install a
driver from the CD; see the Operator’s Manual for information.
The USB driver will make the USB port emulate an RS-232 COM port.
Serial Connection
1Connect the serial cable from the serial port on the host computer to the COM1
port on the autosampler.
Step 9: Test the Connection
1Install the ASX Dashboard software from the CD.
2Use the IQ-OQ utility (part of the ASX Dashboard software) to test autosampler
operation.
3Use the Autosampler Config utility to adjust the speed of the autosampler.
4Use the manual controls in the ICP-MS software (or other instrument control
software) to verify that the software is communicating with the autosampler.