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Contents

1 • Introduction

1.1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1.2

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

1.2.1

Typefaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

1.2.2

Safety Messages and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

1.3

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

2 • Description

2.1

Operating Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2.1.1

Control Panel Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

2.1.2

Control Panel Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

2.1.3

Extraction Cells and Rinse Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

2.1.4

Collection Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

2.1.5

Solvent Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

2.1.6

Waste Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

2.2

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

2.3

Extraction Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

2.4

Method Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

2.5

Preprogrammed Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Summary of Contents for ASE 100

Page 1: ...ASE 100 ACCELERATED SOLVENT EXTRACTOR OPERATOR S MANUAL 2002 Dionex Corporation Document No 031842 Revision 01 May 2002...

Page 2: ...ND LIMITED WARRANTY THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND DIONEX CORPORATION DOES NOT WARRANT GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR TH...

Page 3: ...3 Safety Labels 1 6 2 Description 2 1 Operating Features 2 1 2 1 1 Control Panel Screen 2 3 2 1 2 Control Panel Keypad 2 4 2 1 3 Extraction Cells and Rinse Cells 2 6 2 1 4 Collection Bottle 2 7 2 1 5...

Page 4: ...Filter 3 7 3 1 5 Filling the Cell 3 9 3 1 6 Installing the Collection Bottle 3 11 3 1 7 Rinsing Priming the System 3 12 3 2 Editing a Custom Method 1 24 3 13 3 3 Guidelines for Method Development 3 1...

Page 5: ...Pump Check Valves 5 8 5 4 1 Removing the Pump 5 8 5 4 2 Removing the Check Valves 5 10 5 4 3 Cleaning the Check Valves 5 10 5 4 4 Reinstalling the Inlet Check Valve 5 10 5 4 5 Reinstalling the Outlet...

Page 6: ...pecifications A 1 Physical A 1 A 2 Environmental A 1 A 3 Electrical A 1 A 4 Pneumatic A 2 A 5 Front Panel Display and Keypad A 2 A 6 Extraction Cells A 2 A 7 Collection Bottles A 2 A 8 Interior Compon...

Page 7: ...terface C 1 Operational Screens C 2 C 1 1 Main Screen C 2 C 1 2 Status Screen C 3 C 1 3 Setup Screen C 4 C 1 4 Method Editor Screen C 7 C 2 Diagnostic Screens C 9 C 2 1 Diagnostics Screen C 9 C 2 2 Se...

Page 8: ...ASE 100 Accelerated Solvent Extractor vi Doc 031842 01 5 02...

Page 9: ...amples The ASE 100 accelerates the traditional extraction process by using solvent at elevated temperatures and pressures Pressure is applied to the sample extraction cell to maintain the heated solve...

Page 10: ...ering Extraction Cells in Other Sizes The ASE 100 accommodates four extraction cell sizes 10 mL 34 mL 66 mL or 100 mL To perform an extraction with a cell in any size other than the size included with...

Page 11: ...operating features and how to create edit and run methods Lists routine preventive maintenance requirements Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Lists possible causes of minor problems as well as step by step p...

Page 12: ...t can prevent personal injury and or damage to the ASE 100 when properly followed Safety messages appear in bold type and are accompanied by icons as shown here Indicates an imminently hazardous situa...

Page 13: ...e pourrait entra ner des blessures graves mortelles Signale une situation de danger potentiel qui si elle n est pas vit e pourrait entra ner des blessures mineures mod r es galement utilis pour signa...

Page 14: ...ASE 100 is in compliance with the following standards EN 61010 1 1993 safety CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 safety UL 3101 1 10 93 safety EN 50082 1 1992 susceptibility and EN 55011 1991 emissions The sym...

Page 15: ...E 100 _ Section 2 3 describes the extraction process of the ASE 100 _ Section 2 4 describes method control of the ASE 100 _ Section 2 5 lists the operating parameters for preprogrammed methods 2 1 Ope...

Page 16: ...le 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 pie...

Page 17: ...and operating information for the ASE 100 Use the screen in conjunction with the control panel keypad see Section 2 1 2 to control ASE 100 operation You can edit any field on the screen that contains...

Page 18: ...of the set point During the method run the LED is lighted but does not flash When the method finishes running or is aborted three beeps are emitted and the LED turns off Starts a rinse cycle in which...

Page 19: ...n the MAIN or DIAGNOSTICS screen this selects and displays a different screen On other screens pressing ENTER moves the cursor from the left margin to the first field in that line that can be edited i...

Page 20: ...kg of 50 are standard Viton O rings P N 056325 pkg of 50 are available for high temperature extractions such as dioxins Note that only cell end caps with two knurled bands can be used with the ASE 100...

Page 21: ...ierce the septum This creates a liquid flow path from the extraction cell to the collection bottle After an extraction the bottle contains solvent and the analytes extracted from the sample Refer to S...

Page 22: ...bottle is pressurized the ASE 100 may not operate to specification Use only Dionex solvent bottles 1 liter P N 045900 2 liter P N 045901 These are glass bottles with a shatterproof plastic coating To...

Page 23: ...rear panel of the ASE 100 _ The POWER switch provides on off control of the main power for the system The power receptacle also includes the fuse holder For instructions on how to replace the fuses se...

Page 24: ...ASE 100 Operator s Manual 2 10 Doc 031842 01 5 02 Figure 2 4 ASE 100 Rear Panel...

Page 25: ...e 2 5 and the LED on the START button is flashing _ Place the collection bottle with the bottle cap screwed on in the holder Lower the needle mechanism _ Place the extraction cell in the cell holder a...

Page 26: ...field will display one of the following descriptions Initialize Idle Load Fill Preheat Heat Oven Wait Oven Ready Static Flush Purge Relief Unload Rinse or Abort If the status is Static or Flush the c...

Page 27: ...see Section 3 2 Parameter Function Value Range TEMPERATURE Temperature at which to heat the extraction cell Off 40 to 200 C default 100 STATIC TIME Static solvent extraction time 0 to 99 min default 5...

Page 28: ...recommended solvent for each preprogrammed method You cannot edit or delete a preprogrammed method Preprogrammed Method Method Name Semivolatiles BNA Total Fat crude FAT Chlorinated Herbicides HRB Or...

Page 29: ...e 60 sec Static Cycle 3 HRB Chlorinated Herbicides Method Parameters Solvent MeCl2 Acetone 1 1 with 1 H3PO4 Temperature 100 C Static Time 5 min Flush Volume 60 Purge Time 100 sec Static Cycle 1 OCP Or...

Page 30: ...c Time 5 min Flush Volume 60 Purge Time 100 sec Static Cycle 1 PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyls Method Parameters Solvent Hexane Temperature 100 C Static Time 5 min Flush Volume 60 Purge Time 100 sec Sta...

Page 31: ...5 Cyclohexane in Isopropyl Alcohol Temperature 140 C Static Time 3 min Flush Volume 100 Purge Time 60 sec Static Cycle 3 TPH Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons Method Parameters Solvent MeCl2 Acetone 1 1 v...

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Page 33: ...ex Solvents Not to Use Autoignition Point Carbon disulfide CS2 100 C 212 F Diethylether C2H5 2O 180 C 356 F 1 4 dioxane C4H8O2 180 C 356 F N utilisez pas de solvants ayant un point d auto inflammation...

Page 34: ...by volume to the solvent system Do not use nitric hydrochloric or sulfuric acid with the ASE 100 _ Solvents do not generally need to be degassed Degas solvents only if the analyte of interest oxidize...

Page 35: ...vel in the bottle must remain below the gas inlet line This prevents solvent from coming into contact with the pneumatic valves 2 Place the bottle in the recess on top of the system Use only Dionex so...

Page 36: ...bottle This prevents air from being drawn through the line 4 Hand tighten the red lock ring cap securely over the stopper NOTE Always connect the outlet line to the SOLVENT connector first and then th...

Page 37: ...ll and extracts well Sodium sulfate is more readily available but it tends to clump the samples and this makes transfer more difficult _ The use of sodium sulfate with very wet samples 30 moisture can...

Page 38: ...le to 1 gram DE 4 grams sample to 4 grams Na2SO4 Mix the sample and the DE or Na2SO4 thoroughly in a small bottle beaker or mortar _ If the sample appears wet use one of these mixtures 4 grams sample...

Page 39: ...kage of cellulose filters _ Glass fiber filters P N 056781 pkg 100 are recommended for aqueous extractions where cellulose may provide inadequate filtration or may interfere with the analytical techni...

Page 40: ...ilter Insert a cellulose or glass fiber filter into the cell at a slight angle Position the filter insertion tool P N 056929 over the filter Slowly push the insertion tool straight into the cell Push...

Page 41: ...solvent used during the extraction fill any void volume in the cell with an inert material such as Ottawa sand Fisher S23 2 3 Using a soft brush or cloth wipe all debris off the threads 4 Screw the t...

Page 42: ...ASE 100 Operator s Manual 3 10 Doc 031842 01 5 02 Figure 3 2 Inspecting Cell O Rings...

Page 43: ...n 2 Place a 250 mL collection bottle P N 056284 pkg of 12 with the bottle cap screwed on in the collection bottle holder see Figure 3 3 3 Toggle the needle switch to the DOWN position NOTE Reverse the...

Page 44: ...ines contain bubbles _ After a run is aborted _ Before shutting down the system if an extraction used acidic solvents or basic solvents see Section 3 8 _ After a shutdown of more than one day see Sect...

Page 45: ...MPERATURE Temperature at which to heat the cell Off 40 to 200 C default 100 STATIC TIME Static solvent extraction time 0 to 99 min default 5 FLUSH VOLUME Amount of solvent to flush through the extract...

Page 46: ...option and press ENTER The METHOD EDITOR screen is displayed see Figure 3 5 NOTE For convenience Figure 3 5 illustrates all of the method parameters In reality the screen displays no more than four li...

Page 47: ...ENU to return the cursor to the left margin of the screen c Press an arrow button to step through the values allowed for the highlighted parameter Pressing and holding the arrow button steps through t...

Page 48: ...SAVE b Press ENTER to move the cursor to the SAVE editing field c Press an arrow button to step through the method numbers 1 through 24 When the desired number is displayed press ENTER The screen dis...

Page 49: ...a method for a new sample type 1 Select a solvent s see Section 3 1 1 2 Prepare the sample see Section 3 1 3 3 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN screen 4 Move the cursor to METHOD EDITOR and...

Page 50: ...ress ENTER to move the cursor to the editing field for this parameter c Press an arrow button to step through the values allowed for the highlighted parameter When the required value is displayed pres...

Page 51: ...Extending the static time enhances diffusion of the analytes into the extraction fluid Separating the static time into two cycles instead of using one longer cycle allows the introduction of fresh so...

Page 52: ...o METHOD and then press ENTER to move the cursor to the editing field Press an arrow button to step through the method numbers and names When the method required for the extraction is displayed press...

Page 53: ...nd toggle the needle switch to the DOWN position 8 Open the cell door and install the cell in the cell holder Figure 3 11 Status Screen Do not install the cell while the status is OVEN WAIT Installing...

Page 54: ...will not close and the run will not start While holding the extraction cell at a slight angle position the bottom end cap under the bottom latch of the cell holder Raise the cell so that the bottom en...

Page 55: ...minutes Afterward put on the thermal gloves remove the cell from the cell holder and place it on the cell rack Close the cell door until the next extraction to save energy and prevent anybody from ac...

Page 56: ...ture cleaning unit provided that the temperature does not exceed 400 C 752 F 3 5 2 Processing Extracts The composition of the extracts generated by the ASE 100 is very close to that generated by Soxhl...

Page 57: ...l automatically abort a run If this occurs the ASE 100 screen will display an error message the message will remain on screen until you press a key to clear it or until it is replaced by another error...

Page 58: ...tall the tray 3 7 2 Periodic Maintenance NOTE The EXTRACTION COUNTERS screen see Section C 2 5 indicates the number of extractions the ASE 100 has performed _ Replace the PEEK seals P N 049455 pkg of...

Page 59: ...f the power Longer Shutdowns _ Before shutting down for more than one night 1 After extracting with acidic solvents or basic solvents rinse the system with either 100 organic solvent or distilled wate...

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Page 61: ...these problems occurs an error message is displayed on the screen The message remains until you press any key to clear it or until another error message appears Each error message is identified by a...

Page 62: ...2 3 The SYSTEM field should read 0 34 0 02 MPa 50 3 psi if it does not adjust the pressure regulator for the system gas to 0 34 MPa 50 psi Action If the error message appears again contact Dionex for...

Page 63: ...llection bottle If the error message reappears contact Dionex for assistance Error 007 Collection bottle not detected Cause The collection bottle is not installed or the sensor failed to detect the bo...

Page 64: ...ttings static valve fittings and solvent line fittings Tighten any leaking fittings Action Pull out the drip tray holder below the oven and check the plastic drip tray If the tray contains liquid remo...

Page 65: ...he purge time see Section 3 2 Cause A leaking fitting s somewhere in the system Action Remove the right side panel of the ASE 100 see Section 5 3 Inspect the following fittings for leaks see Figure 4...

Page 66: ...ssistance Error 015 Unable to flush Cause The solvent bottle is empty or is not properly installed Action Refill the solvent bottle if necessary Check that the solvent bottle is installed as instructe...

Page 67: ...fittings static valve fittings and solvent line fittings Tighten or replace any leaking fittings If the error message appears again contact Dionex for assistance Error 017 Remove cell during oven wait...

Page 68: ...ath Remove the right side panel of the ASE 100 see Section 5 3 Inspect the following fittings for leaks see Figure 4 1 pump fittings pump check valves pressure transducer fittings relief valve fitting...

Page 69: ...4 Troubleshooting Doc 031842 01 5 02 4 9 Figure 4 1 ASE 100 Plumbing Diagram...

Page 70: ...d interior connections Listen for leaks and run your hand over the area to feel for escaping gas If you find a loose connection push the tubing firmly onto its fitting If the fitting or tubing continu...

Page 71: ...eplacing any part in the ASE 100 refer to the troubleshooting information in Chapter 4 of this manual to isolate the cause of the problem When ordering replacement parts please specify the ASE 100 ser...

Page 72: ...e cap c Carefully release the handles of the tool and remove the ring from the tool 3 Remove the cap insert Remove the seal from the groove in the bottom of the cap insert 4 Remove the stainless steel...

Page 73: ...eze the tool handles to bring the ends of the ring together c Insert the ring into the cap Using your fingers push the ring under the lip of the end cap After verifying that the entire ring is under t...

Page 74: ...t the O ring 2 Place a new O ring Teflon P N 049457 pkg of 50 Viton P N 056325 pkg of 50 over the opening in the end of the cell cap and press it into place using the O ring insertion tool P N 049660...

Page 75: ...led remove the bottle from the bottle holder and set it aside 4 Turn off the gas supply Disconnect the gas source at the ASE 100 rear panel 5 Remove the lower trim panel of the ASE 100 a Stand directl...

Page 76: ...ht sides of the trim panel near the bottom see Figure 5 4 Place your index fingers in these depressions and pull forward until the bottom of the trim panel pops off e Pull the trim panel completely of...

Page 77: ...ch c Remove the right side panel from the system and set it aside To reinstall the right side panel 1 Hold the panel against the right side of the system Engage the small tabs on the top and bottom of...

Page 78: ...ttom of the cell door and the control panel Pull forward until the top of the trim panel pops off the ball studs that secure it to the system d Note the small round depressions on the left and right s...

Page 79: ...sconnect the stainless steel fitting from the outlet check valve see Figure 5 6 9 Disconnect the PEEK fitting from the inlet check valve by hand see Figure 5 6 10 Disconnect the gray cable from the pu...

Page 80: ...or agitate for several minutes 2 Rinse each check valve housing and cartridge thoroughly with filtered deionized water 5 4 4 Reinstalling the Inlet Check Valve 1 The inlet check valve assembly housing...

Page 81: ...nt panel 2 Reconnect the red gas line to the left press fitting on top of the pump Reconnect the transparent blue gas line to the right press fitting 3 Reconnect the solvent lines to the inlet and out...

Page 82: ...to the UP position If a collection bottle is installed remove the bottle from the bottle holder and set it aside 4 Turn off the gas supply Disconnect the gas source at the ASE 100 rear panel 5 Remove...

Page 83: ...rom the two black elbow press fittings on top of the pump 8 Using a 1 4 inch open end wrench disconnect the stainless steel fitting from the outlet check valve see Figure 5 6 9 Disconnect the PEEK fit...

Page 84: ...guide P N 049014 as described above The original piston guide may have been scratched during removal so do not use it again A scratched guide will not seal properly 5 5 3 Reinstalling the Pump 1 Reins...

Page 85: ...r trim panel of the ASE 100 a Stand directly in front of the ASE 100 with both hands facing palm upwards b Hook the first two fingers of each hand under the top edges of the bottle holders near the WA...

Page 86: ...he right side panel slides back about 1 2 inch To prevent scratches or other damage to the panel do not let the panel fall onto the workbench c Remove the right side panel from the system and set it a...

Page 87: ...len hex screw on the clamp ring 14 Reconnect all of the lines 15 Reinstall the right side panel a Hold the panel against the right side of the system Engage the small tabs on the top and bottom of the...

Page 88: ...r and the control panel Pull forward until the top of the trim panel pops off the ball studs that secure it to the system d Note the small round depressions on the left and right sides of the trim pan...

Page 89: ...valve This line connects to the source needle 9 Disconnect the stainless steel line P N 059821 from the top of the valve This line connects to the lower AutoSeal tip 10 Loosen the Allen hex screw 9 64...

Page 90: ...bottle cap and set the bottle aside 3 Toggle the needle switch to the UP position If a collection bottle is installed remove the bottle from the bottle holder and set it aside 4 Turn off the gas supp...

Page 91: ...he right side panel slides back about 1 2 inch To prevent scratches or other damage to the panel do not let the panel fall onto the workbench c Remove the right side panel from the system and set it a...

Page 92: ...anel a Hold the panel against the right side of the system Engage the small tabs on the top and bottom of the panel with the slots in the chassis Pull the panel forward until it locks into place b Rep...

Page 93: ...osed 7 Remove the lower trim panel of the ASE 100 a Stand directly in front of the ASE 100 with both hands facing palm upwards b Hook the first two fingers of each hand under the top edges of the bott...

Page 94: ...inch To prevent scratches or other damage to the panel do not let the panel fall onto the workbench c Remove the right side panel from the system and set it aside 9 Remove the left side panel of the A...

Page 95: ...is connected to the lower AutoSeal tip Remove the fitting that connects the solvent outlet line to the static valve Carefully feed the tubing through the small round opening in the component panel se...

Page 96: ...2 01 5 02 11 The stainless steel solvent outlet line is connected to the lower AutoSeal tip see Figure 5 12 From there the solvent outlet line is routed through a vertical guide Figure 5 12 Lower Auto...

Page 97: ...5 27 12 Loosen the three Phillips screws that secure the cover to the vertical guide Slip the solvent outlet line out the left side of the cover see Figure 5 13 Figure 5 13 Removing the Solvent Outlet...

Page 98: ...m the outlet line 16 Screw the lower AutoSeal tip onto the end of the new solvent outlet line P N 059821 While holding the solvent line securely with a 1 4 inch wrench use a 3 8 inch open end wrench t...

Page 99: ...el 22 Carefully align the lower trim panel with the edges of the instrument and then gently push the panel into place 23 Reinstall the waste bottle 24 Turn on the ASE 100 main power switch 25 Reconnec...

Page 100: ...Note the small round depressions on the left and right sides of the trim panel near the bottom see Figure 5 4 Place your index fingers in these depressions and pull forward until the bottom of the tr...

Page 101: ...9 The stainless steel solvent outlet line is connected to the lower AutoSeal tip From there the outlet line is routed through a vertical guide with a cover see Figure 5 15 Figure 5 15 Lower AutoSeal T...

Page 102: ...1842 01 5 02 10 Loosen the three Phillips screws that secure the cover to the vertical guide Slip the solvent outlet line out the left side of the cover see Figure 5 16 Figure 5 16 Removing the Solven...

Page 103: ...p 13 Hold the solvent line securely with a 1 4 inch wrench to prevent it from moving at the same time use a 3 8 inch wrench to loosen the lower tip Remove the tip and discard it 14 Screw the new AutoS...

Page 104: ...the gas supply 5 11 Replacing the Main Power Fuses 1 Turn off the ASE 100 main power switch and disconnect the main power cord 2 The fuse holder is part of the main power receptacle on the ASE 100 rea...

Page 105: ...recommends always replacing both fuses 4 Reinsert the fuse holder into its compartment Apply enough pressure evenly against the holder to engage the tab on the recessed lock when the tab is engaged th...

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Page 107: ...0 to 104 F Operating Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity noncondensing Decibel Level 76 db A WEIGHING setting Main Power Requirements 100 120 220 240 Vac 50 60 Hz 6 amps the ASE 100 main power supply a...

Page 108: ...10 0 mL actual volume 34 mL 33 0 mL actual volume 66 mL 66 0 mL actual volume and 100 mL 99 8 mL actual volume The internal diameter of the 10 mL cell is 16 mm 0 61 in The internal diameter of the ot...

Page 109: ...pecifications Doc 031842 01 5 02 A 3 Hydrocarbon Sensor Monitors the hydrocarbon vapor level Cell Sensor When the cell door is closed the sensor can detect whether a cell is installed in the cell hold...

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Page 111: ...tween 1 03 and 1 38 MPa 150 and 200 psi 1 03 MPa 150 psi is recommended Applications that use a very clean baseline electron capture detector ECD may require UHP ultra high purity gas _ Install the AS...

Page 112: ...ng the tubing out 1 Connect the 4 mm 0 156 in elbow fitting P N 049272 to the regulator on the nitrogen gas source Push one end of the blue 4 mm 0 156 in OD tubing P N 049296 into the elbow fitting pu...

Page 113: ...B Installation Doc 031842 01 5 02 B 3 Figure B 1 ASE 100 Rear Panel...

Page 114: ...de of the specified operating voltage range may damage the ASE 100 DANGER D LECTROCUTION Pour viter toute lectrocution il faut utiliser une prise de courant avec prise de terre Ne l utilisez pas et ne...

Page 115: ...either 110 for voltages between 100 and 120 Vac or 220 for voltages between 220 and 240 Vac To change the switch settings insert a small screwdriver into the slot in each switch and turn it to either...

Page 116: ...STICS and press ENTER This displays the DIAGNOSTICS screen see Figure B 3 3 Select REGULATORS and press ENTER This displays the REGULATORS screen see Figure B 4 NOTE The COMPRESSION and AUTOSEAL press...

Page 117: ...m 0 34 0 02 MPa 50 3 psi COMPRESSION Pressure applied when the oven is compressed 0 90 0 03 MPa 130 5 psi BOTTLE Pressure applied to the solvent bottle 0 03 to 0 07 MPa 5 to 10 psi AUTOSEAL Pressure a...

Page 118: ...must remain below the gas inlet line This prevents solvent from coming into contact with the pneumatic valves 2 Place the solvent bottle in the recess on top of the system Use only Dionex solvent bott...

Page 119: ...the fitting on the solvent outlet line into the connector labeled SOLVENT 6 Push the fitting on the gas inlet line into the connector labeled GAS To disconnect the line push the small latch at the top...

Page 120: ...lled above the bottle holder on the ASE 100 front panel see Figure B 6 1 Lift the built in waste bottle cap with one hand With your other hand tilt the waste bottle at a slight angle and position it b...

Page 121: ...cell see Figure B 9 Before you can install a cell in any other size you must reposition the lower latch of the cell holder For instructions see Section B 2 7 Rinsing the System 1 Install the rinse ce...

Page 122: ...t P N 059397 remove the cell from the cell holder and place it on the cell rack P N 059927 to cool If you are not starting another extraction right away open the cell door and let the cell cool in the...

Page 123: ...cell door 2 Use a 3 mm hex screw driver P N 060154 to remove the two hex screws P N 046253 securing the lower latch to the cell door NOTE The ASE 100 Ship Kit P N 059397 includes two extra hex screws...

Page 124: ...ASE 100 Operator s Manual B 14 Doc 031842 01 5 02 4 Position the latch in the new location on the cell door and install the hex screws Figure B 9 Mounting Sites for the Cell Holder Lower Latch...

Page 125: ...n inspect the O rings see Figure B 10 _ If an O ring is dislodged Press it into place using the O ring insertion tool P N 049660 _ If an O ring is missing Place a new O ring over the opening in the en...

Page 126: ...een to specify the default settings for various ASE 100 parameters These include the unit of measure for on screen pressure displays for how long the relief valve is open the duration of the preheat p...

Page 127: ...parameters for the ASE 100 run the methods that control an extraction and create and edit custom methods _ Diagnostic screens let you monitor input from sensors monitor pressure settings adjust the s...

Page 128: ...enu that provides top level access to the most frequently used ASE 100 screens To display the MAIN screen press the MENU button on the front panel To display a screen listed on the MAIN screen 1 Press...

Page 129: ...display one of the following descriptions Initialize Idle Load Fill Preheat Heat Oven Wait Oven Ready Static Flush Purge Relief Unload Rinse or Abort If the status is Static or Flush the cycle number...

Page 130: ...meter Description METHOD Specifies the name or number of the method to run CELL SIZE Specifies which extraction cell is installed 10 mL 34 mL 66 mL or 100 mL UNITS Selects the unit of measure for pres...

Page 131: ...er Description PREHEAT TIME Specifies for how long the oven heats up without solvent 0 to 99 minutes PREHEAT PURGE Enables and disables purging of the cell without solvent during the preheat period BY...

Page 132: ...igure C 6 Setup Screen Third view Parameter Description KEY SOUND Determines whether a beep is emitted when a keypad button is pushed ERROR SOUND Determines whether a beep is emitted when an error occ...

Page 133: ...cell after the static heating step expressed as a percentage of the cell volume 0 to 150 For example if the FLUSH VOLUME is 50 5 mL of solvent is flushed through a 10 mL cell 17 mL of solvent is flush...

Page 134: ...ASE 100 Operator s Manual C 8 Doc 031842 01 5 02 SAVE Method number that the selected parameters will be saved to 1 through 24 Parameter Description...

Page 135: ...display the DIAGNOSTICS screen 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN screen see Section C 1 1 2 Press an up or down arrow button to move the cursor to the DIAGNOSTICS option and then press the E...

Page 136: ...information on this screen Figure C 9 Sensors Screen Parameter Description CELL DETECT When the cell door is closed the sensor can detect whether a cell is installed in the cell holder The sensor cann...

Page 137: ...EM Indicates the pressure from the nitrogen gas source COMPRESSION Indicates the nitrogen gas pressure applied to the oven compression system During an extraction the oven is compressed and the readin...

Page 138: ...installation site and to adjust the solvent vapor threshold if necessary Figure C 11 Hydrocarbon Sensor Screen Parameter Description ACTUAL Indicates the hydrocarbon level detected by the hydrocarbon...

Page 139: ...ertain parts Figure C 12 Extraction Counters Screen Parameter Description EXTRACTION Indicates the number of extractions performed since the ASE 100 was installed or the extraction counter was last re...

Page 140: ...5 02 C 2 6 Moduleware Screen The MODULEWARE screen indicates which version of ASE 100 Moduleware is currently installed The MODULEWARE screen is also displayed for a few seconds when the ASE 100 powe...

Page 141: ...696 Extraction cell body 66 mL 1 056693 Extraction cell body 100 mL 1 060152 Extraction cell end cap includes frit and seal Pkg 2 056775 Stainless steel frit for extraction cell end cap Pkg 50 056776...

Page 142: ...ell long 1 045900 Solvent bottle plastic coated glass 1 liter 1 045901 Solvent bottle plastic coated glass 2 liters 1 051977 Solvent bottle cap assembly 1 056284 Collection bottle clear 250 mL Pkg 12...

Page 143: ...number 2 9 5 1 Ship Kit 2 8 B 2 Spare parts D 1 Weight A 1 B 1 ASE 300 Accelerated Solvent Extractor 2 6 Autoignition point of solvents 3 1 3 2 AutoSeal tips Air cylinder B 7 C 11 Location 2 2 Lower t...

Page 144: ...ons A 1 Electron capture detector B 1 Electronics components 5 1 Enter button 2 5 Environmental specifications A 1 Error messages 1 2 4 1 Analog to digital converter failed 4 4 Cell not detected 4 3 C...

Page 145: ...increasing 3 19 Not delivered 4 6 Frit cell end cap 2 6 5 2 Frit stainless steel Part number D 1 Front panel buttons 2 5 Menu C 2 Funnel 3 9 Part number D 2 Fuses 2 9 A 1 Part number D 2 Rating 5 35 D...

Page 146: ...2 15 Total petroleum hydrocarbons TPH 2 14 2 17 Moduleware 4 1 C 14 Version number C 1 C 14 Moduleware screen C 14 N Needle switch 2 2 Needles 2 2 2 9 Nitric acid 3 2 Nitrogen Source requirements B 1...

Page 147: ...k valve replacement 5 8 Piston seal replacement 5 12 5 14 Pump head leaks 4 8 Purge time 2 13 Description C 7 Guidelines for selecting C 7 R Rack for cooling cells D 2 Rear panel 2 9 Illustration 2 10...

Page 148: ...12 Outlet line part number D 2 Outlet line replacement 5 23 Solvent sample equilibrium 3 19 Solvents Autoignition points 3 1 3 2 Degassing 3 2 Reducing usage 3 9 Rinsing after a change 3 12 Selecting...

Page 149: ...Tubing Vent B 2 U Up Down switch 2 2 V Valves Pressure relief 2 9 Vapor threshold exceeded 4 5 Vent lines 2 9 Vent needles 2 2 Moving 2 2 Vent system 2 2 Viton O rings 2 6 3 2 Part number D 1 When to...

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