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Bar code reader
User Information
In case of difficulty
How the tray gripper works
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It slides over the vial body near the vial shoulder
•
As the gripper rises, the vial may slide down in the gripper so
that the underside of the cap rests on the top edge of the
gripper fingers
Labels
✔
Bar code labels must not be in the gripper area. This may
interfere with the gripper’s ability to engage the vial. The
maximum height of the top of the label, measured from the
outside bottom of the vial, is 21.5 mm.
✔
Label thickness must not increase the vial outside diameter
such that the vials do not fit in the various sampler, BCR, and
tray locations.
✔
Labels or tape on the lower part of the vial may interfere
with delivering the vial to its destination.
✔
Labels must be applied smoothly with no bumps. Ends must
be securely fastened down.
Bar code labels supplied by Agilent meet these restrictions
when properly placed.
Residue on gripper
Any buildup of residue (grease, label adhesive, etc.) on the
gripper may interfere with its ability to engage the vials. Inspect
gripper fingers periodically and clean if necessary.
C A U T I O N
Correct sample vial and label dimensions and label placement
are critical for proper tray gripper operation. Vials and labels
that do not meet the specifications in
Figure 4
and
Figure 5
may
cause sampler errors. Service calls and repairs found to be due
to vials or labels that do not meet these specifications are not
covered under warranty or service contract.