Micromeritics ASAP 2460, Operator'S Manual

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1 About the Smart VacPrep
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QuickStart menu option and Smart VacPrep panel buttons. Accessed from the Smart VacPrep >
Unit [n] > QuickStart Degas Conditions menu selection. Provides the option to enter commonly used
degas conditions for each Smart VacPrep port without the need for a sample information file.
This option provides three ways to load information into QuickStart Degas Conditions :
1. Load degas conditions from an existing degas conditions file
2. Copy conditions from another Smart VacPrep unit and port
3. Enter degas conditions manually
When using the QuickStart menu option, the degas process is started using the Select button and
Start buttons for each port on the Smart VacPrep unit.
Using the Start Degas option does not change the degas conditions set up in QuickStart . QuickStart
degas conditions are remembered for the next push button operation.
Sample tubes are attached to the sample ports. Heating mantles are then installed and secured to the
sample tube with a metal clip. If using straight wall sample tubes, heating mantles with elastic cords
may be purchased separately.The mantle is plugged into the power and thermocouple connectors on the
front panel. The degassing process can then be started either by pressing the
Select and Start buttons on
the Smart VacPrep unit or by going to
Smart VacPrep > Unit [n] > Degas > Start Degas
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A Check Seal or TransSeal can be used to transfer air-sensitive samples from the Smart VacPrep to the
analyzer's port without atmospheric contamination. To order these parts, reference the Parts and
Accessories section for the analyzer. Instructions for using the Check Seal or TranSeal are included
with the ordered part.
Component Description
Cancel button Stops the degas process on all ports where the Select indicator is lit.
Ethernet port Located on the left side panel. Use to connect an Ethernet switch.
Power Switch (not shown)
Located on the back of the unit, turns the unit on or off.
Select buttons Used to select the ports to be degassed.
Start button Starts the degas process on all ports where the Select indicator is lit.
Status Indicator Three lights indicate the current status of the station. The lights flash
when the valves are open.
Green . Indicates the station is idle and not hot. The setpoint temperature
is below 30 ºC and the actual temperature is below 50 ºC.
Red
. Indicates when the setpoint temperature is greater than 30 ºC and
heat is being applied to the station.
Yellow . Indicates the station is in use, but not currently being heated. The
heating mantle may still be above 50 ºC.
Smart VacPrep Components Table
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