Thermo Scientific AI 1310 User manual

Thermo Scientific
AI 1310 / AS 1310
Autosamplers
User Guide
31716000 Third Edition December 2015

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Preface
This manual contains descriptions of the features and components of the AI 1310/AS 1310
sampling systems. Inside, you will find all of the information necessary for routine operation
of your sampling system. This includes operating procedures, sample injection techniques,
and diagrams and descriptions of the major components.
This manual is organized as follows:
•Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides a basic overview of the features and options of the AI
1310/AS 1310 System. It also describes the available instrument configurations.
•Chapter 2, “Sampling Unit,” provides a description of the components of the sampling
unit of the AI 1310/AS 1310 System.
•Chapter 3, “Installation,” contains the instructions for the installation of the
AI 1310/AS 1310 on the TRACE 1300, TRACE 1310, TRACE GC Ultra and FOCUS
GC gas chromatographs, the syringe and the electrical connections with the different
units of the gas chromatographic system.
•Chapter 4, “AI 1310/AS 1310 Control,” provides the information for controlling the
AI 1310/AS 1310 through the Chromatography Data System, the TRACE GC Ultra, or
the FOCUS GC. The chapter contains also the working procedures with different
injectors.
•Chapter 5, “Maintenance,” provides guidelines for the maintenance of the AI 1310/AS
1310.
•Glossary contains definitions of terms used in this manual. This also includes
abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, and symbols.
•Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics in this guide, including cross
references and the corresponding page numbers.

Preface
About Your System
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About Your System
Environmental Conditions
•Internaluse
• Up to 2000 meters altitude
• Temperature 18 to 30 °C
• Maximum relative humidity between 30% and 85%
• Voltage variations must not exceed the nominal voltage by ± 10%
• Transient overloads in compliance with installation categories II
• Pollution degree according to IEC 664 (3.7.3) 2
• Protection degree IP00
WARNING Thermo Fisher Scientific systems operate safely and reliably under carefully
controlled environmental conditions. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protections provided by the equipment may be impaired. If you
maintain a system outside the specifications listed in this guide, failures of many types,
including personal injury or death, may occur. The repair of instrument failures caused by
operation in a manner not specified by the manufacturer is specifically excluded from the
Standard Warranty and service contract coverage.
WARNING When, for technical reasons, it is necessary to work on instrument parts
which may involve an hazard (moving parts, components under voltage, etc.) the
authorized Technical Service must be contacted. This type of situations can be identified
because access to these parts is possible only by using a tool. The removable protective
covers bear a warning symbol suggesting to refer to the documentation accompanying the
instrument. Should an operator perform a maintenance operation, he/she must have
received proper training to carry out that specific action.
WARNING Before using dangerous substances (toxic, harmful, and so forth), read the
hazard indications and information reported in the Safety Sheet supplied by the
manufacturer referring to the relevant CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) number.
The AI 1310/AS 1310 sampling system requires the use of several chemical products,
which are present in vials and syringes, having different hazard characteristics. Before
using these substances or replacing the syringe, please read the hazard indications and
information reported in the Safety Sheet supplied by the manufacturer referring to the
relevant CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) number.