ASE 100 Operator’s Manual
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Control Panel
The ASE 100 control panel includes a display screen and a membrane keypad
with seven buttons. For more information about the display screen, refer to
Section 2.1.1. For a description of the keypad buttons, refer to Section 2.1.2.
Cell Holder
Before a sample extraction or a rinse cycle is performed, an extraction cell or rinse
cell, respectively, must be installed in the cell holder on the inside of the cell door.
To access the cell holder, push down on the
OPEN
lever (to release the door latch)
and pull open the door.
Oven
The oven is located behind the cell door. This area also houses the AutoSeal™
tips, which seal the cell during an extraction. A pull-out drip tray is installed
below the oven to collect any liquid leaks that may occur during an extraction or a
rinse cycle.
Needle Mechanism
The needle mechanism includes a source needle and two vent needles. The
UP/DOWN
toggle switch controls the position of the needles. When the needles
are in the “down” position, they pierce the collection bottle septum, allowing the
extract to flow from the extraction cell into the collection bottle. The vent needles
are connected to the waste bottle cap and the system vent to allow displaced gases
to escape.
Solvent Bottle
A 1-liter or 2-liter solvent bottle is installed in a recess on top of the ASE 100. The
recess contains a plastic liner to contain any solvent leaks or spills that may occur.
Waste Bottle
The waste bottle is a 250 mL collection bottle that is sealed with a special cap
assembly. The waste bottle cap is connected to the vent needles. This allows
excess solvent vapors to condense and be collected in the waste bottle before
being vented out the ASE 100 rear panel.
Collection Bottle
After each extraction, the 250 mL collection bottle contains solvent and the
analytes extracted from the sample.
Summary of Contents for ASE 100
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