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Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................... 5

Pyris Installation ............................................................................................... 6

Safety and Regulatory Information ........................................................... 7

Symbols Used in this Help .................................................................................. 8

Notes, Cautions and Warnings ..................................................................... 8

Symbols Used on the Instruments .....................................................................11

Electrical Warnings ...........................................................................................12

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .................................................................14

Europe ......................................................................................................14

South Korea ..............................................................................................14

United States (FCC) ...................................................................................14

Electrical Safety ...............................................................................................15

WEEE Instructions for PerkinElmer Products ......................................................16

Prepare the Laboratory ............................................................................ 19

Prepare the Laboratory .....................................................................................20

Electrical Requirements ..............................................................................20

Environmental Requirements ......................................................................20

Purge Gas and Pneumatic Supply ...............................................................21

Space Requirements ..................................................................................21

Install Multiple Analyzers ........................................................................ 23

Install Multiple Analyzers ..................................................................................24

Install an STA 6000 .................................................................................. 27

Safety Precautions for the STA 6000 .................................................................28

Important Specifications ............................................................................30

Decontamination and Cleaning ..........................................................................31

Decontamination .......................................................................................31

Cleaning the Instrument ............................................................................31

General Laboratory Safety ..........................................................................31

STA 6000 Warning Labels .................................................................................32

Warning Labels on the Upper Ring Around the Furnace................................32

Warning Labels on the Back of the STA 6000 ..............................................33

Installing an STA 6000 .....................................................................................35

Unpacking the STA 6000 ..................................................................................36

Parts Included ...........................................................................................37

Set Up the STA 6000 System Components .........................................................38

Select the Correct Voltage for the STA 6000 ................................................38

Connect the Purge Gas Supply to the STA 6000 ...........................................40

Connect the Purge Gas and System Purge Gas Lines to the STA 6000 ...........41

Remove the Shipping/Alignment Tool .........................................................42

Install the Sensor ......................................................................................42

Connect the Cooling Device to the STA 6000 ...............................................42

Connect the STA 6000 Components ..................................................................49

Configure the STA 6000 ....................................................................................50

Starting the Pyris Manager .........................................................................50

Calibrate the STA 6000 .....................................................................................51

STA 6000 Hardware ................................................................................. 55

STA 6000 Hardware Overview ...........................................................................56

Sample Handling ..............................................................................................58

Sample Preparation ...................................................................................58

Sample Pans .............................................................................................58

Sample Atmosphere ...................................................................................58

Loading the Sample into the STA 6000 .......................................................59

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Page 1: ...STA 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide THERMAL ANALYSIS ...

Page 2: ...ar purpose PerkinElmer shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material Copyright Information This help file contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this file may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or translated into any language without...

Page 3: ...d Cleaning 31 Decontamination 31 Cleaning the Instrument 31 General Laboratory Safety 31 STA 6000 Warning Labels 32 Warning Labels on the Upper Ring Around the Furnace 32 Warning Labels on the Back of the STA 6000 33 Installing an STA 6000 35 Unpacking the STA 6000 36 Parts Included 37 Set Up the STA 6000 System Components 38 Select the Correct Voltage for the STA 6000 38 Connect the Purge Gas Sup...

Page 4: ...osampler 63 AS 8000 Autosampler 64 Safety Precautions for the AS 8000 66 How the AS 8000 Autosampler Works 67 AS 8000 Autosampler Gripper Alignment 70 AS 8000 Sample Handling 71 Sample Preparation 71 Sample Pans 71 Sample Loading 71 Running a Play List with the AS 8000 74 Troubleshooting 79 AS 8000 Autosampler Maintenance 83 ...

Page 5: ...Introduction ...

Page 6: ...m and details about the operation and maintenance of the hardware This information can also be found in the Pyris Installation and Hardware Help provided with your Pyris software Information on the operation of the Pyris software can be found in the software Help In general the installation procedure consists of the following steps Prepare the laboratory Unpack the thermal analysis system Set up t...

Page 7: ...Safety and Regulatory Information ...

Page 8: ...eys on the computer keyboard is used to show that you have to press two keys at the same time for example ALT F All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise Notes Cautions and Warnings Three terms in the following standard formats are also used to highlight special circumstances and warnings NOTE A note indicates additional significant information that is provided w...

Page 9: ... En los recuadros como éste se proporciona información sobre este tipo de circunstancias Caution Attention Nous utilisons le terme CAUTION ATTENTION pour signaler les situations susceptibles de provoquer de graves détériorations de l instrument ou d autre matériel Les détails sur ces circonstances figurent dans un encadré semblable à celui ci Caution Attenzione Con il termine CAUTION ATTENZIONE ve...

Page 10: ...a usted o a otras personas En los recuadros como éste se proporciona información sobre este tipo de circunstancias Warning Danger Nous utilisons la formule WARNING DANGER pour avertir des situations pouvant occasionner des dommages corporels à l utilisateur ou à d autres personnes Les détails sur ces circonstances sont données dans un encadré semblable à celui ci Warning Pericolo Con il termine WA...

Page 11: ...ard and any actions which have to be taken Attention La documentation doit être consultée pour déterminer La nature du risque potentiel et des actions qui doit être pris Caution Cold surface Attention Surface froide The following additional graphic symbols used on the instrument Indicates alternating current Indicates the primary protective grounding terminal Indicates the off position of the main...

Page 12: ...ent il est essentiel que le conducteur de terre de protection le fil vert jaune du cordon d alimentation de la ligne soit connecté à une vraie terre électrique Toute interruption du conducteur de terre de protection à l intérieur ou à l extérieur de l instrument ou la déconnexion de la borne de terre de protection peut nuire à la protection fournie par l instrument WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Do not ope...

Page 13: ...formation 13 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Use only fuses with the required current rating and of the specified type for replacement N utilisez que des fusibles avec la note de courant requise et du type spécifié pour le remplacement ...

Page 14: ...stered as a Class B instrument for residential and or buiness use B급 기기 가정용 방송통신기자재 이 기기는 가정용 B급 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 United States FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the e...

Page 15: ...pplies to IEC Class 1 earthed appliances and therefore meets the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Pollution Degree 2 This product will operate safely in environments that contain nonconductive foreign matter up to Pollution Degree 2 in EN IEC 61010 1 Normally only non conductive POLLUTION occurs Occasionally however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expect...

Page 16: ...r waste collection reuse recycling and recovery programs vary by regulatory authority at your location Contact your local responsible body for example your laboratory manager or authorized representative for information regarding applicable disposal regulations Contact PerkinElmer at the web site listed below for information specific to PerkinElmer products Web address www perkinelmer com WEEE For...

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Page 20: ...upply should be fused at a maximum of 20 A 120 V systems or 16 A 200 240 V systems Line Voltage PerkinElmer analyzers and their associated instruments are designed to operate within a line voltage range of 10 of the nameplate voltage or other such voltage selected at installation to suit the particular country or region The range for 240 V systems is 6 10 The supply must be smooth clean earthed an...

Page 21: ...e appliance coupler can be removed to completely disconnect the power from the instrument NOTE If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by PerkinElmer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Purge Gas and Pneumatic Supply The recommended purge gas for all Thermal Analyzers at ambient temperatures is argon or nitrogen with a minimum purity of 99 9 Other gases such as air ...

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Page 23: ...Install Multiple Analyzers ...

Page 24: ...rt 8 P N 09402019 They eliminate the need to install cards into dedicated computer slots and reconfigure the system Computers with standard USB allow peripherals to be automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached without the need to reboot or run setup NOTE Some PerkinElmer analyzers now have USB ports in addition to or sometimes in place of RS 232 ports If you are working with...

Page 25: ...O NOT connect any instruments to the EdgePort at this time If your computer is connected to the Internet it will now download the software drivers for the EdgePort Once this process is completed you can install the individual analyzers by connecting them to the RS 232 ports on the EdgePort and configuring them in the Pyris software ...

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Page 28: ...t is common to the earth ground of the computer Check that the power cord supplied is appropriate for your country and is undamaged before connecting it to the main voltage supply Use proper lifting posture when lifting the analyzer The STA 6000 with autosampler weighs 19 kg Lift the autosampler from underneath Never attempt to lift the analyzer by the autosampler if installed or by any cables att...

Page 29: ...l exécute des échantillons qui dégagent des gaz toxiques car les gaz de réaction s échappent par les couvercles du four WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Never operate the STA 6000 in a condensing atmosphere Any liquid water present could reach the electronics at the base of the sensor Ne faites jamais fonctionner le STA 6000 dans une atmosphère de condensation Tout l eau liquide présente pourrait atteindre l...

Page 30: ...ks Ne pas exercer de forces excessives sur les disques du capteur Important Specifications Maximum power consumption 340 VA Supply voltage 100 120 V or 220 240 V Supply voltage frequency 50 60 Hz Fuses 6 3 AT or 3 15 AT Safe temperature range 10 40 C Dimensions L x H x D 36 x 17 5 x 35 cm H 29 cm with autosampler Weight 16 kg 19 kg with autosampler ...

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Page 32: ...arning Labels Warning Labels on the Upper Ring Around the Furnace WARNING AVERTISSEMENT HOT SURFACE The furnace at the center of the ring may be hot SURFACE CHAUDE Le four au centre de l anneau peut être chaud NOTE If you have an autosampler installed this label is positioned on the autosampler ...

Page 33: ...des fumées Sans ventilation adéquate des vapeurs potentiellement toxiques peuvent s accumuler en laboratoire Votre laboratoire doit disposer d un système de ventilation fiable avant d utiliser cet instrument Warning Labels on the Back of the STA 6000 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Always keep airflow unobstructed To maintain adequate ventilation do not block the back of the instrument Toujours garder le fl...

Page 34: ...ype et le même type de fusible WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Grounding circuit continuity is vital for the safe operation of equipment Never operate equipment with the grounding connector disconnected Disconnect supply cord before operating La continuité du circuit de mise à la terre est essentielle pour la sécurité de fonctionnement de l équipement N utilisez jamais d équipement avec le connecteur de mis...

Page 35: ...nstallation procedure for the STA 6000 consists of the following steps Prepare the Laboratory refer to page 20 Unpack the STA 6000 Set Up the STA 6000 System Components Connect the STA 6000 System Components Configure the STA 6000 Calibrate the STA 6000 ...

Page 36: ...nalyzer from the box WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Use the proper lifting posture when taking the analyzer out of the shipping carton base Bend your knees w hen lifting and securely hold on to the analyzer as you lift Utilisez la position de levage appropriée lorsque vous retirez l analyseur de la base du carton d expédition Pliez vos genoux lors du levage et maintenez le bien sur l analyseur lorsque vous...

Page 37: ...nsor installation and loading pans 09908400 1 Tweezers for sensor removal N5202093 1 Calibration Weight N5200042 1 Alsiflex Paper 5 pieces N5376819 1 Ceramic Sample Pans Pack of 3 N5200040 1 Ceramic Sample Pans Pack of 45 with autosampler instrument N5200045 1 Tubing Adaptor 1 8 to 1 4 09903906 1 Gas Restrictor 01541498 1 Also included with the STA 6000 are Tygon tubing for connection of liquid co...

Page 38: ...ge Install the purge gases Remove the shipping alignment tool Install the sensor Install the cooling device Select the Correct Voltage for the STA 6000 The STA 6000 is able to accept the following two voltages 100 120 V and 200 240 V 50 60 Hz The STA 6000 is configured and shipped with 220 240 V selected Selection of the voltage can be done at the AC inlet plug at the rear of the STA 6000 First ch...

Page 39: ...de continuer 1 Remove the fuse holder with a screwdriver by gently prying it out of the compartment 2 Once the holder is out far enough to hold onto slide the fuse holder out of the slot 3 Remove the fuse 3 15 AT from the 230 V position This can be done using the point of a pencil to gently lift the fuse out of the holder NOTE It may be necessary to move the fuse slightly toward the back of the fu...

Page 40: ... purges the outer portion of the sample holder heat exchanger assembly with dry gas This facility must ALWAYS be used when working with the analyzer The dry gas preferably dry nitrogen prevents condensation of water vapor on the measuring cell The system purge gas flow rate is controlled by a needle valve inside the analyzer and is preset to 40 ml min NOTE The STA 6000 analyzer has a mass flow con...

Page 41: ...llowing procedure to connect your sample purge gas and system purge gas lines to the STA 6000 analyzer regardless of the other components in the purge gas line Assuming all the other components of the purge gas line are installed you will now connect 1 8 in Teflon tubing to the STA 6000 using a female connector The STA 6000 System Purge Gas for Balance 1 pc and Sample Purge Gas 2 pcs connectors ar...

Page 42: ...ipping alignment tool within the furnace 2 Place the cylindrical foam insert on top of the first foam insert 3 Replace the furnace cover and tape it shut Install the Sensor Insert the sensor into the hole in the bottom of the furnace The flat plate must be toward the front of the analyzer so that the contacts on the sensor engage the PCB in the balance properly When the sensor is properly aligned ...

Page 43: ...of the cooler are not blocked Maintain a minimum space of 15 20 cm Assurez vous que les évents d air de refroidissement à l avant et à l arrière du refroidisseur ne sont pas bloqués Maintenir un espace minimum de 15 20 cm When using the chiller connect the cooling supply to the STA 6000 as follows 1 Make sure that the chiller is switched off but that its power cord is plugged into a power supply 2...

Page 44: ...for the fluid in the external circuit 7 Rotate the Select Set control on the front panel until the Pump AutoTune menu is displayed 8 Press the Select Set control until the pump speed bar is highlighted 9 Rotate the Select Set control to adjust the pump speed and press the control to accept the new setting CAUTION ATTENTION The heat exchanger of the STA 6000 will NOT accept pressure Use the lowest ...

Page 45: ...C Tout inférieur à celui qui nuirait à la puissance de transport de la pompe CAUTION ATTENTION The air necessary for cooling the compressor is drawn in at the rear of the cooler and is blown out of the side Therefore do not block the rear of the device Maintain a minimum space of 15 20 cm The side vents must also not be blocked L air nécessaire pour refroidir le compresseur est aspiré à l arrière ...

Page 46: ...tach it to the Wasserücklauf connector on the chiller 7 Connect the other end of the Wasserücklauf tube to the Cooling Liquid Out connector on the analyzer Place a hose clamp around the hose and metal tube to secure it in place Rear of the Intracooler C6 Chiller 8 Switch the chiller back on The pump runs and vents the system Initially the antifreeze level sinks dramatically as a result of the vent...

Page 47: ... 2 Connect a hose to the Cooling Liquid In connector Secure with a clamp 3 Connect the other end of this hose to the tap 4 Connect the other hose to the Cooling Liquid Out connector Secure with a clamp 5 Connect the other end of the hose to a suitable drain The cooling inlet and outlet are located at the rear of the analyzer and are correspondingly marked Cooling Liquid In and Cooling Liquid Out I...

Page 48: ...ld be free of air bubbles Changes in the liquid flow rate or the presence of air bubbles will negatively influence the quality of the measurement signal Il est essentiel de maintenir un débit très constant d environ 5 l h 80 90 ml min Le liquide doit être exempt de bulles d air Les changements dans le débit de liquide ou la présence de bulles d air influenceront négativement la qualité du signal d...

Page 49: ... connections on the STA 6000 Your instrument may show a slight variation Make sure all components are turned off and unplugged before you begin 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the back of the STA 6000 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the back of the computer 3 Connect the printer and printer cable to the computer 4 Connect the analyzer printer and computer power cords to AC outlet...

Page 50: ...formation for an STA 6000 in this dialog box 5 Select the accessories that are attached to the analyzer 6 Click OK to accept the selections 7 Click OK to exit the Configuration dialog box OR Select Add Analyzer to add another analyzer to the configuration Remember that the analyzer must be connected to the communications port and switched on otherwise it will not be recognized by the Pyris softwar...

Page 51: ...a When performing a new calibration carry out the steps in the following order 1 Weight Calibration and Verification 2 Sensor Calibration 3 DTA Baseline Optimization 4 Temperature Verification 5 Heat Flow Verification Weight Calibration 1 Once all the system components are installed and the system purge and coolant flow have been turned on leave the instrument for 4 8 hours to fully equilibrate an...

Page 52: ...ll use for your measurements It is important to choose a start temperature below that which you will use in experiments to ensure that the baseline optimization covers the full range of temperatures needed Suggested values are 30 and 1000 C Use a scan rate that you plan to use for most analyses suggested values are 10 20 C min Temperature and Heat Flow Verification During normal use it is usually ...

Page 53: ...he results for each standard The indium sample should still be in the analyzer and the indium method still resident in the method editor 6 Verify that the indium melting temperature is 156 6 C 1 0 C and the heat flow is 28 45 J g 5 0 J g 7 Remove the indium sample for future use If the results for the standards give values for temperature or heat flow that are not within the limits above then a ne...

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Page 56: ...a well defined atmosphere the behavior of a sample in atmospheres other than air can be studied easily The STA 6000 has an integrated cooling system You can use various types of cooling liquids with temperatures higher than 0 C noncondensing During operation the cooling liquid must flow through the heat exchanger at a maximum flow rate of 100 ml min 6 l h The cooling liquid should be at a temperat...

Page 57: ...STA 6000 Hardware 57 For more information on the features of the STA 6000 see the topics below Safety Precautions Sample Handling Heating Calibration Maintenance Part Numbers AS 8000 Autosampler ...

Page 58: ...mospheres The change from one atmosphere to another should be quick The STA 6000 has one purge gas inlet for the system purge gas inlet and two sample purge gas inlets at the back of the analyzer The system purge gas should be a dry inert gas that flows through the microbalance chamber This keeps the environment of the balance constant prevents absorption or desorption of vapors and protects the b...

Page 59: ...NOTE Good quality data require uniform thermal contact between the pan and the support Avoid spilling sample materials into the support Use the following procedure to load samples or remove samples 1 Using tweezers remove the stainless steel cover from the top of the analyzer Place it on the stainless steel ring surrounding the opening to the furnace 2 Place the sample inside the sample pan 3 With...

Page 60: ...ermocouple dans le TGA 4000 CAUTION ATTENTION Do not remove the furnace lid when heating at high temperatures Ne pas enlever le couvercle du four lorsqu il chauffe à des températures élevées If the sample holder becomes contaminated remove it from the furnace and clean it gently with a small brush When a sample has dropped into the furnace remove the sample holder first if present and then remove ...

Page 61: ...ales office or go on line to www perkinelmer com Below is a list of the part numbers that are included with the STA 6000 Part No Description N5200040 Ceramic Sample Pans pack of 3 03190033 Indium Calibration Reference Material N5370438 Silver Calibration Reference Material 09908400 Tweezers 09903906 Connector 1 8 to 1 4 in 01541498 Restrictor autosampler instrument Also included with the STA 6000 ...

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Page 64: ... allows the gripper to access each sample pan in the trays transfer a pan from the tray through the furnace access hole in the base plate to the furnace and then return it to its position on the tray Movement in these two directions also allows the gripper a sufficient range of motions to access the furnace lid s and move it on and off the furnace access hole For the DSC 4000 and DSC 6000 you can ...

Page 65: ...d in different places than those for the other tray which also prevents one tray from being inserted into the wrong location The trays can be removed independently so that you can load one with fresh samples while the autosampler runs samples in the other You could also add samples to the tray in use to replace samples that are completed by pausing the play list The Pyris Player feature allows for...

Page 66: ...nd WARNING AVERTISSEMENT To remove the furnace lid s of the parent instrument always use tw eezers The furnace lid s might be hot Pour retirer le s couvercle s du four de l instrument parent utilisez toujours une pince à épiler Le s couvercle s du four pourrait être chaud CAUTION ATTENTION Before switching on the parent instrument make sure that the AS 8000 is properly attached to the base plate o...

Page 67: ... lids for the DSC 4000 or DSC 6000 are on the lid holders in the furnace access hole The gripper device is instructed via a command in the Pyris software to begin a session Autosampler Work Cycle When you begin a sample run by starting a play list the autosampler performs a typical work cycle If you use the Sample Group instead of a regular play list many steps are automatically added to the play ...

Page 68: ...ast Play list step where is the last sample loaded A typical work cycle for the autosampler on a TGA 4000 or an STA 6000 and used with a play list is as follows NOTE Before the start of a play list the gripper should be over the home position and there should be no sample pan in the furnace The lower furnace lid and the upper lid should be in place 1 Start the play list Your play list may have an ...

Page 69: ...implies Load Sample Upon reaching this line in the list the gripper swings around to remove the upper lid and place it on the ring 2 The gripper then removes the lower lid and places it on the ring 3 The gripper retrieves the sample pan and places it in the furnace 4 The lower lid is placed within the furnace 5 The upper lid is placed on the furnace 6 The gripper returns to the home position 7 The...

Page 70: ...g It is not necessary to have sample pans in positions 12 and 33 If you wish to use the previous calibration s values as a start for this calibration click on the radio button The calibration values are stored in the firmware on the AS 8000 controller board Otherwise the default values will be used to start Click Next to continue 3 The gripper moves from the home position to location 12 The button...

Page 71: ...osampler making sure that the two buttons on the bottom side of each tray engage the holes in the autosampler If you keep the trays on the autosampler load the sample into each crucible while it is off the tray and then use tweezers to place the crucible onto the tray You can tare all of the crucibles in the tray using the Pyris Player Tare All feature To do this your play list must contain a Samp...

Page 72: ...72 STA 6000 Installation and Hardware GuideSTA 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide When you click the OK button in the Advanced Tare Options dialog box the Tare Weigh System screen appears ...

Page 73: ...appears The system automatically starts the program to weigh each sample in the list After the last sample if there was a missing sample encountered a message is displayed The following samples could not be weighed It is possible that the crucibles are empty A list of samples follows Click the dialog box s Close button to clear the box Click the Done button in the Tare Weigh System window The Samp...

Page 74: ...e with other instruments of the same type However play lists created in later versions of software may not be compatible with earlier versions of software 1 Review the safety and warning notes for the analyzer 2 Verify that the purge gas if you are using it and cooling device tubes are properly connected at the rear of the instrument 3 Turn on the gas and adjust the pressure 4 Turn on the chiller ...

Page 75: ...8000 begins the procedure of taring the sample pans present on the sample trays As it finds and tares each pan it populates the Sample List and includes the tare weight for the sample pan in the Sample line When taring is complete click the Done button The Sample List will be filled in ...

Page 76: ... have the system weigh each sample in the list You can also choose to have each sample weighed right before the run starts To weigh all the samples before starting the play list highlight the Sample List line A message informing you that a method has not been selected is displayed You can select the method after the samples have been weighed Click Weigh List The Tare Weigh System screen appears an...

Page 77: ...tton and find and select the method you want to use Edit the method s program and initial state parameters by clicking the Edit Method button When finished editing close the Method Editor by clicking the window s Close button in the upper right hand corner Click the Data Analysis List line and then Add a step Select Display Curve The default selection in the Edit Step area is Use Current Run After...

Page 78: ...ever if you are in a Sample Group you can start a play list from a Sample line in the Sample List NOTE If you select Go To Load Go To Temp or Hold at Temp from the control panel while a play list is running the current sample run will end and the playback of the play list ends This is just one example of using a play list with the AS 8000 autosampler The AS 8000 autosampler on a DSC 4000 or DSC 60...

Page 79: ...se Corrective Action ERR_NO_12VOLT No 12 V power supply available stepper motor power supply Overload condition in switched power supplies 12 V power supply not OK Check stepper motor wires Replace AS 8000 assembly Replace controller PCB ERR_HOR_STEP_BLOCKED Horizontal stepper motor blocked Blocked gear wheels Blocked by external object Check gear wheels Remove external object ERR_VER_STEP_BLOCKED...

Page 80: ... Place a sample on position 0 of the sample tray ERR_GRP_NOT_EMPTY Gripper still holds sample while moving OUT of furnace during state CST_FURN_PUT_SAMPLE or in state CST_PERFORM_TEST Sample sticks to gripper fingers Clean gripper tips Use clean sample pans ERR_LIGHT_SWITCH Light switches are not functioning or are blocked when the gripper is in raised position Light switch is blocked Light switch...

Page 81: ...fter putting a sample in furnace and restarting Check if gripper fingers are bent Replace gripper assembly Adjust baseplate Recalibrate the AS 8000 Reset parent instrument and setup link again ERR_NOT_AT_SENS Sensor position not reached during autocalibrating the sensor position Vertical stepper missed steps because it was blocked while running at slow speed During slow gripper speed the stepper b...

Page 82: ...0 entered fatal error state This caused STA 6000 to enter fatal error state Refer to the AS 8000 error message Refer to AS 8000 troubleshooting above ERR_AUTOSAMPLER_RESPONS Timeout on command Response from command transmitted to AS 8000 I2C connection cable defective Replace I2C cable ERR_AUTOSAMPLER_I2C_WD No link between STA 6000 and AS 8000 via I2C I2C connection cable defective Replace I2C ca...

Page 83: ...o sample trays Cleaning and Decontamination Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those specified by PerkinElmer you should check with PerkinElmer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment WARNING AVERTISSEMENT There are no user serviceable parts inside the autosampler Refer all servicing to a qualified PerkinElmer Instruments service engineer Il n y a pas de piè...

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