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Summary of Contents for OilExpress System

Page 1: ...OilExpress System User s Guide MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY ...

Page 2: ...tability and fitness for a particular 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 document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoeve...

Page 3: ...eneral Safety 25 Location and Ventilation 26 Mechanical Hazards 26 Electrical Safety 26 Samples and Waste 27 Laser Safety Regulations 28 Warning Labels 29 Autosampler Labels 29 Warning Signs on the Instrument 30 EMC Compliance 31 EC Directive 31 FCC Rules and Regulations 31 Use of Flammable Solvents and Samples 32 Heptane 33 Material Safety Data Sheets 35 Unpacking and Installation 37 Overview 38 ...

Page 4: ...e Pump 77 Cleaning the Syringe Seal 77 Cleaning the Sampling Probe 77 Cleaning the Sample Rack 77 Cleaning the Injection and Wash Port 77 Cleaning the Z Rack 77 Cleaning the Splash Guard Safety Shields 78 Cleaning the Lead Screw and Lead Screw Encoder 78 Cleaning X Y Z Mechanism 78 Inspecting the Insulation Block ALIDUM Cable Assembly 79 Checking the Fluid Path Tubing 79 Replacing the Sample Probe...

Page 5: ...Introduction ...

Page 6: ...Read Warnings and Safety Information on page 23 and this section before using your OilExpress System 2 Read The OilExpress System on page 10 to learn about the analyzer 3 Follow the procedures in Unpacking and Installation on page 37 4 Read the Maintenance Schedule on page 76 to learn what maintenance the OilExpress System requires 5 Read Background to Used Oil Analysis on page 69 to learn about s...

Page 7: ...PC keyboard is used to show that you have to press two keys at the same time for example ALT F Part Numbers All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise Notes Warnings and Cautions 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 with ...

Page 8: ...n 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 veng...

Page 9: ...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 WARNING PERICOLO vengono segnalate s...

Page 10: ...is optimized for the determination of lubricant degradation products Based on infrared spectroscopy the system is capable of measuring the following parameters in lubricants Soot loading Anti wear additive depletion Glycol Water Nitration Oxidation Sulfonation Fuel contamination ...

Page 11: ...tem Spectrum 100 or 400 Series or Spectrum One instrument For full details on how to install and use your spectrometer refer to the documentation supplied with your instrument A Liquid Autosampler designed to analyze up to 60 samples an hour A water resistant flowcell The system is controlled by dedicated oil analysis OilExpress software resident on a PC NOTE See the help system available from the...

Page 12: ...ower switch is marked I O on off The power switch AC power cable connector and communications ports are located on the left hand side of the Autosampler see Figure 2 Figure 2 Location of the Autosampler power switch The spectrometer is connected to a PC either point to point or over a network The Liquid Autosampler module is connected to the same PC via an RS232 link Power switch ...

Page 13: ...he Liquid Autosampler provides Minimal sample carry over by flushing the needle and flowcell with solvent A 2 port flowcell that is designed for the analysis of viscous liquids Flexible sample presentation a rack that holds 30 sample bottles or test tube racks with a capacity of 240 Solvent bottle Two high resolution syringe pumps to provide robust reliable liquid handling Figure 3 The liquid auto...

Page 14: ... Pumps The Autosampler uses two syringe pumps These pumps are located on the back panel of the auto stepper motor driven syringe pump Figure 5 The pump consists of a syringe drive a valve drive and control electronics The head of the syringe is attached to the valve assembly that controls the input and output of the fluid path The plunger of the syringe is attached to the syringe drive that moves ...

Page 15: ...located below the instrument Figure 6 Sample injection and wash ports side view Figure 7 Sample injection and wash ports top view The transfer port is used to transfer the sample to the flowcell located in the sample compartment of the spectrometer The transfer port consists of a nylon fitting into which the sample probe is lowered Sampling Probe Needle The sample is drawn through the stainless st...

Page 16: ...tem is heptane This should be aspirated from a supply adhering to laboratory safety standards that advise on its safe storage handling use and disposal If using the solvent bottle supplied with the OilExpress System Figure 9 the following is recommended The solvent bottle should be re filled away from the OilExpress System in a well ventilated area and precautions should be taken against static di...

Page 17: ...olvent is drawn up by each pump 2 The sample pump valve switches to the needle and the cell pump switches to the cell and the solvent is dispensed 3 The needle is lowered into the sample and the sample is aspirated by the drawing down of the sample pump The default volume aspirated is 3 5 ml Solvent bottle lid Solvent bottle ...

Page 18: ...ump is simultaneously drawn back by the same volume 6 The OilExpress software performs a sample detection 7 When the sample has been successfully detected the needle moves to the waste port to dispense the remaining sample 8 The sample pump valve switches position so that the pump is connected to the solvent reservoir 9 The pump aspirates the solvent 10 The sample pump valve then switches back to ...

Page 19: ...valve switches to the cell and the pump moves to push the sample back through the cell and back through the transfer port where it then flows to the adjacent wash port 14 The cell pump valve switches to the reservoir and aspirates solvent 15 The cell pump valve then switches back to the cell and the pump moves up to flush the cell and the tubing Waste from this process flows back through the cell ...

Page 20: ...tation supplied with your spectrometer for details If you spill liquid in the sample compartment wipe it up quickly CAUTION Relative humidity higher than 80 can damage the windows of the sample compartment The sample compartment Figure 10 is located at the front of the instrument Figure 10 Sample compartment of a Frontier IR System The infrared beam enters the compartment through an aperture on th...

Page 21: ...lenide ZnSe windows for use with mid infrared spectrometers Each flowcell is fitted with two windows Figure 11 The 2 port flowcell Filling and emptying the flowcell In the 2 port flowcell the sample enters the flowcell at the bottom of the cell When the cell is emptied the sample is pushed back out of the bottom of the flowcell up through the transfer port and evacuates to waste by gravity Rinsing...

Page 22: ... Range 4 1000 cSt centiStokes Sample Throughput Approximately 50 per hour for 200 cSt samples Sample Carry over 0 1 Wash Solvent Carry over 1 typical Capacity 30 4 oz bottles 240 16 mm vials Minimum Sample Volume 4 ml Flowcell mid infrared Flow through transmission with ZnSe windows 0 1 mm pathlength ...

Page 23: ...Warnings and Safety Information ...

Page 24: ...ystem dry Avoid spilling liquid into the OilExpress System Clean all external spills immediately If anything that is spilled enters the main body of the OilExpress System switch off the power and call a PerkinElmer Service Engineer DO NOT stare into the laser beam The spectrometer contains a low power visible red laser momentary exposure to the beam is not dangerous but deliberate direct viewing o...

Page 25: ...stment maintenance and repair of the opened operating instrument is necessary this must only be done by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved Whenever it is likely that the OilExpress System is unsafe make it inoperative The OilExpress System may be unsafe if it Shows visible damage Fails to perform the intended measurement Has been subjected to prolonged storage in unfavorable cond...

Page 26: ...s designed for automatic hands off operation only Never reach into the autosampler workspace when the autosampler is in operation Electrical Safety Connect both units comprising the OilExpress System to a power supply line that includes a switch or other means of disconnection from the electricity supply Only plug the OilExpress System into an electricity supply socket that is provided with a prot...

Page 27: ...quipment that meets the requirements of IEC 61010 1 IEC 60950 or equivalent standards The instrument is designed to be safe under transient overvoltages typically present on the MAINS supply NOTE The normal level of transient overvoltages is impulse withstand Overvoltage category II of IEC 60364 4 443 Samples and Waste Samples When using the flowcell to ensure that the sample will flow through the...

Page 28: ...y laser beam Staring into a laser beam intrabeam viewing can cause permanent damage to your eyes The laser is automatically shut down when the main cover of the instrument is raised WARNING Do not attempt to override or modify the interlock system Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The instrument ...

Page 29: ...pler in the locations shown in Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 12 Autosampler labels front Figure 13 Autosampler labels rear and left side When this label is attached to an instrument it means refer to the manual in order to find out the nature of the potential hazard and any actions which have to be taken ...

Page 30: ...nt Caution hot surface Caution risk of electric shock Caution laser radiation hazard Caution risk of danger Refer to accompanying documents in all cases where this symbol is used to find out the nature of the potential HAZARD and any actions which have to be taken ...

Page 31: ...ystem complies with the EMC standard EN 61326 EMC standard for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use FCC Rules and Regulations This product is classified as a digital device used exclusively as industrial commercial or medical test equipment It is exempt from the technical standards specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations based on Section 15 103 c ...

Page 32: ...he optics area should then be thoroughly purged with dry air or nitrogen or the main cover should be opened to thoroughly ventilate the optics area before proceeding WARNING Flammable solvents or samples should not be stored on or near the instrument Handling of such materials during preparation should be performed in a safe area away from the instrument such as a fume cabinet WARNING Some chemica...

Page 33: ...ttle WARNING DO make sure that the waste tubing is not blocked and that it outlets to a suitable waste container which stands on a surface at least 90 cm below the bench on which the OilExpress System is located The end of the waste tubing should not be immersed in the waste material DO read and observe the information supplied with the solvent Heptane Safety information for heptane is summarized ...

Page 34: ... When handling heptane wear safety goggles and protective gloves Do not breathe the vapor and avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing Heptane is flammable USA definition highly flammable European definition Flash point 4 C Explosive limits 1 05 6 7 Ignition temperature 223 C Firefighting measures Extinguish fire with foam dry powder carbon dioxide or vaporizing liquid ...

Page 35: ...ludes data items required in specific national supra national and state jurisdictions To obtain a safety data sheet for a particular compound follow the steps described below NOTE To read MSDS pdf files you will need Adobe Reader 5 0 or later An installation of this software is available on the Software Utilities CD 1 Launch your web browser and navigate to the PerkinElmer web site www perkinelmer...

Page 36: ...36 OilExpress System User s Guide ...

Page 37: ...Unpacking and Installation ...

Page 38: ...tallation procedure is summarized below Unpack the Autosampler Unpack and install the sample shuttle in your spectrometer Connect the Autosampler Install OilExpress software Configure the OilExpress system Calibrate the OilExpress system NOTE For details of how to unpack and install your spectrometer please refer to the documentation supplied with your instrument ...

Page 39: ...iers discharge lamps radio transmitters and other equipment with large or frequent transient loads on the same supply circuit Environment To obtain the best performance from your OilExpress System Place the OilExpress System in an environment that is relatively dust free Make sure that the bench top is free from vibrations or mechanical shocks Do not place the OilExpress System or the PC near to r...

Page 40: ...ist easier Follow the steps below to prevent damage to the instrument 1 Remove the plastic shrink wrap 2 Cut the two 2 bands 3 Lift off the top of the shipping carton 4 Empty the small accessories from the end sections of the carton 5 Gently lift the entire upper portion of the inner container and set it aside 6 Remove the styrofoam cushions on top of the instrument 7 Remove instrument from the sh...

Page 41: ...x 2 Rest the back of the sample shuttle accessory on the ledge in the sample area and slide it into position Push it firmly home to ensure that the multiway connector on the rear of the sample shuttle accessory mates properly with the spectrometer connector Figure 14 Installing the sample shuttle accessory NOTE To remove the sample shuttle accessory release the accessory by pulling the blue handle...

Page 42: ...meter Ensure that you have space for the PC either to the right side of the spectrometer or to the left side of the Autosampler Figure 15 The OilExpress System positioned for use 2 Align the Autosampler and the spectrometer so that the rear of the injection wash port and the sample shuttle are parallel The spectrometer protrudes approximately 5 cm in front of the Autosampler when correctly aligned...

Page 43: ...pler Figure 16 3 Plug the power cord into the appropriate mains electrical supply Figure 16 The side panel of the autosampler Cable to PC 1 Attach the male connector into the DB25 receptacle on the left side of the Autosampler Figure 16 and tighten the screws 2 Attach the female connector of the cable to the DB9 SERIAL COMM 1 port on the back of the PC and tighten the screws If the computer has a ...

Page 44: ...Insert the fluid line support arm into the liquid connector block on the right of the autosampler Figure 17 Fluid line support arm NOTE The Arm Shield is not installed until the remainder of the installation including software installation and calibration has been completed ...

Page 45: ...allation 45 Installing Racks if ordered 1 Remove and unwrap rack 2 Place the sample rack on the pins as shown in Figure 18 Figure 18 Installing the sample rack Figure 19 Sample rack Rack installs here Rack installs here ...

Page 46: ... syringe pump Connect the fitting on the other end to the top of the 2 port flowcell Tighten fittings as above 3 Remove the needle tubing L1200587 from the accessory bag Install the end with the fitting into the left valve port of the left syringe pump Insert the other end through the fluid line support arm Figure 17 and then through the top of the Z rack until it extends approximately one inch ou...

Page 47: ... the shorter end of the needle through the sleeve in the insulation block as far as the collar Retighten the screw Figure 22 Connecting the needle tubing to needle CAUTION Electrostatic discharge to the sampling probe may cause damage to the ALIDUM liquid level detector see Inspecting the Insulation Block ALIDUM Cable Assembly on page 82 Insulation block sleeve Needle Z rack Needle Probe Tubing In...

Page 48: ...onto the Z rack until firmly seated 9 With an Allen wrench tighten the insulation block set screw until it makes contact with the flat portion of the Z rack Do not overtighten the setscrew Connecting the tubing to the solvent bottle 1 Thread the tubing from top to bottom through the cap of the wash bottle as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 Connecting the solvent tubing 2 Fill the solvent bottle with ...

Page 49: ...f you empty the waste container whenever you refill the solvent bottle the waste container will not overflow The waste drains into the container by gravity so the container should stand on a surface that is at least 90 cm below the bench on which the OilExpress System is located Fitting waste tubing 1 Attach the waste tubing to the hose connector at the rear of the transfer wash port 2 Insert the ...

Page 50: ...k Change Syringe 6 Assemble the syringe L1200552 by placing the plunger in syringe barrel and putting the syringe clamp over the Luer lock fitting 7 Unscrew the pin from the plunger shaft 8 Mount the syringe plunger on the plunger shaft Line up the barrel with the Luer lock fitting Screw the barrel onto the valve fitting while pushing upward slightly 9 Replace the plunger pin 10 Rotate the syringe...

Page 51: ...ervice Pack 2 must be installed and you must be logged on at Administrator level Internet Explorer 5 01 or later must be installed Spectrum software must be installed as described in the documentation supplied with your spectrometer on the IR Raman Manuals CD L1050002 Hardware Requirements The PC you install the software on must meet the following minimum specification Intel Pentium 4 processor wi...

Page 52: ...low this procedure 2 Uninstall OilExpress 3 If required uninstall Spectrum and then install the latest version Follow any applicable guidance provided in the Spectrum Administrator s Guide L1050095 which is provided on the IR Raman Manuals CD L1050002 4 Log in to Spectrum and install the spectrometer 5 Install the latest version of OilExpress see Installing the OilExpress Software on page 54 6 Res...

Page 53: ... and Settings All Users Application Data PerkinElmer OilExpress Local Repository Copy the resultstore mdb file into folder C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data PerkinElmer OilExpress Local Resultstore Copy the fuel calibration files into folder C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data PerkinElmer OilExpress Fuel Calibrations For OilExpress version 1 0 these files can be f...

Page 54: ... for details Once the Spectrum software has been installed details of how to administer it can be found in the Spectrum Administrator s Guide L1050095 which is also provided on the Manuals CD To install OilExpress 1 Place your Liquid AutoSampler software CD into your CD ROM drive 2 If the CD does not auto run select Run from the Start menu The Run dialog is displayed 3 Enter d Setup exe and click ...

Page 55: ...g and Installation 55 4 Click Next The License Agreement dialog is displayed 5 Read the agreement select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next The Product Selection dialog is displayed ...

Page 56: ...ser s Guide 6 Select the OilExpress option and enter your license key then click Next The Instrument Selection dialog is displayed 7 Select PerkinElmer FT IR with Autosampler and click Next Your software can now be installed ...

Page 57: ...Unpacking and Installation 57 8 Click Install The installation will start When the installation is complete the following dialog will be displayed 9 Click Finish ...

Page 58: ... the same as the name of the group as follows Login Name Password Administrator administrator Advanced Analyst advanced analyst Analyst analyst Supervisor supervisor You should immediately change these passwords to stop any unauthorized access to the software For further information see Setup Users and Groups in the on screen Help ...

Page 59: ...e on screen help for details NOTE Subsequently if you want other instruments to be made available you can use the menu option System Settings Instruments Settings Configure Instrument Click OK NOTE If you make more than one instrument available for use with OilExpress or a single instrument capable of operating in both near and mid infrared you are prompted to select which instrument and mode is t...

Page 60: ...r The Autosampler must be calibrated to correct for any differences in the X Y Z zero alignment and any differences in the injection wash port positioning 1 From the Start menu select Programs PerkinElmer Applications OilExpress Autosampler Utilities The login screen PerkinElmer or Windows as appropriate is displayed 2 Enter a User name and Password The Autosampler Utilities dialog is displayed ...

Page 61: ... From the File menu select WorkTable Editor The following dialog is displayed 4 Right mouse click on the Waste Port and from the drop down menu displayed select Properties The following dialog is displayed 5 Select the Calibrate tab ...

Page 62: ...s System User s Guide 6 Click Position Evaluation The following dialog is displayed 7 Separate the three dialogs on your desktop as shown below 8 On the Moving Arm Dialog click Open Com The Autosampler initializes ...

Page 63: ... needle so that it is as close as possible to the top of the injection wash port without actually touching it 11 Use the left and right arrow buttons to move the needle so that it is at the anchor point CAUTION Do not constantly press as this will cause the needle to accelerate Take care not to ram the needle into the injection wash port as this may cause the needle to bend ...

Page 64: ...jection wash port anchor positions 12 Once the needle has been aligned with the anchor point click the Anchor Point Insert button The new numbers appear in the X and Y fields 13 Record the Anchor Point X and Y values in your laboratory notebook as the numbers can be used in the calibration of other worktables 14 Click OK Needle position anchor point Needle position anchor point Needle position anc...

Page 65: ...or all worktables used by the OilExpress software as anchor points are not applied universally Follow steps 16 to 20 to calibrate all additional worktables 16 Right mouse click within the worktable area of the Autosampler Utilities dialog and from the menu select Load Existing Worktable 17 Select the required worktable PerkinElmer BOTTLES or PerkinElmer VIALS 18 Repeat steps 4 to 7 19 Enter the va...

Page 66: ...bration file is provided and stored as c quant pls1 methods cellpath md where c is the drive to which the OilExpress software has been installed Heptane must be used as the solvent within the OilExpress System for accurate cell calibration 1 Log in to OilExpress 2 Select System Settings Instrument Settings System Checks Setup The Check Scheduling Properties dialog is displayed 3 Select Pathlength ...

Page 67: ... for the ZnSe cell then the pathlength will be automatically stored for future use in OilExpress analyses If the pathlength check fails checks the following and then repeat the steps described above The correct solvent was used The solvent was delivered to the cell correctly and there were no leaks The beam of the spectrometer is not obstructed The cell is in the correct position within the sample...

Page 68: ... Guide 4 Insert the socket head screws through the holes and tighten by turning the screw clockwise CAUTION Do not over tighten the screws as this may crack the plastic shield Figure 26 Installing the arm shield screw screw screw ...

Page 69: ...Background to Used Oil Analysis ...

Page 70: ...ed from the presence of their characteristic absorptions Why Analyze Used Oils Infrared analysis of used oils provides critical information regarding the state of the lubricant itself and the engine from which it comes Used oil analysis provides a great deal of information in two areas 1 The physical condition of the lubricating oil such as its viscosity neutralization number or level of contamina...

Page 71: ...ed Used oil samples are complex mixtures of a large number of different chemicals and include compounds derived from the original formulation of base oil and its additives oil degradation products and oil contaminants As a result of this a used oil spectrum is complex because of this complexity the spectrum of a used oil alone is of limited value and must be compared against a spectrum of the unus...

Page 72: ...trum of the degradation products that exist in the used oil In both cases the trends observed in the results from a series of samples taken at regular time intervals from the same engine have a much higher diagnostic value than the results from a lone sample Degradation Products Oxidation Oil exposed to oxygen from the air at elevated temperature will oxidize to a variety of compounds the majority...

Page 73: ...nded in the oil Soot builds up continuously until it reaches an unacceptable level that level depends on the type of engine and lubricant Diesel oils tolerate higher soot levels than gasoline oils The rate of soot build up depends on engine design type of fuel and operating conditions A high soot value may indicate poor combustion due to incorrect fuel air ratio a clogged air filter or an over ext...

Page 74: ...s Carefully record details of the oil contained in each bottle Place the sample bottles in the sample rack ensuring that the lids have been removed The OilExpress System bottle rack accepts standard 4 oz oil sampling bottles If a smaller diameter bottle is used ensure that it is centered in the sample holder NOTE For information on how to use the OilExpress System see the help system available fro...

Page 75: ...Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...

Page 76: ...maintaining your spectrometer refer to the documentation supplied with the instrument Key C Clean this item No action necessary R Replace component S Special case X Perform service Item Daily Weekly 6 Months ALIDUM Cable X p 79 R p 82 Sampling Probe C X p 77 C X p 77 R p 80 Z Rack C p 77 Splash Guard C p 78 Transfer Wash Port C p 77 Syringe C p 77 C p 77 S p 80 Syringe Seal C p 77 R p 80 Sample Ra...

Page 77: ...ened with heptane Cleaning the Sample Rack We recommend that you clean the sample rack daily with detergent or degreasant to remove dust and oil Cleaning the Injection and Wash Port Residues from samples may be deposited in the injection wash port We recommend that you remove the lid occasionally and rinse it with a suitable detergent if necessary Cleaning the Z Rack The Z Rack must be cleaned wee...

Page 78: ...r problem Cleaning X Y Z Mechanism The X Y Z mechanism should be cleaned every six months However if the instrument is operated in a dusty or humid environment it must be cleaned every three months Follow the instructions to prevent damage to the instrument 1 Turn off the power to the Autosampler 2 Clean the Z Rack 3 Clean the needle 4 Wipe the arm using a lint free cloth dampened with isopropyl a...

Page 79: ...UM Cable Assembly on page 82 Checking the Fluid Path Tubing Check that all the tubing is clean and free of crimps Refer to Replacing the Tubing on page 85 for procedures to change tubing Replacing the Sample Probe Needle 1 Turn the power off to the Autosampler 2 Loosen the sampling probe set screw using a flat screwdriver 3 Loosen the insulation block set screw using an Allen wrench 4 Gently pull ...

Page 80: ...se of the syringe plunger 3 Release the syringe clamp and carefully unscrew the syringe barrel from the Luer lock fitting about 1 turns while pulling downward slightly Then slide the syringe plunger from the plunger shaft 4 To install a syringe place the plunger over the plunger shaft Line up the barrel with the Luer lock fitting Screw the barrel onto the fitting while pushing upward slightly 5 Re...

Page 81: ... the edge Figure 31 Slowly roll the plunger along the table edge pressing firmly on the portion of the seal below the O ring Rotate the plunger three complete turns This is necessary for the sharp raised edge of the plunger to bite into the seal for a secure fit Figure 31 Seal installation 9 Wet the seal and replace the plunger in the barrel 10 Replace the syringe CAUTION The 10 0 ml syringe has a...

Page 82: ...e locating pins on the frame side of the valve body fit in the holes on the XL 3000 frame and replace the screws 8 Replace the syringe 9 Power up the Autosampler Figure 32 CAVRO 3 port valve Replacing the Insulation Block ALIDUM Cable Assembly 1 Turn off the power to the Autosampler 2 Remove two 2 screws on the back of the top cover 3 Remove the top cover of the instrument by lifting both sides 4 ...

Page 83: ...lation block cable and the plastic cable strap from the packaging 10 Feed the gold connector of the insulation block cable through the back of the arm 11 Attach the gold connector to the matching connector on the ALIDUM cable Be sure that the connectors are firmly seated 12 Adjust the ALIDUM cable until all of the slack is removed from behind the arm 13 Fasten the insulation block cable to the arm...

Page 84: ...ly a thin film of lubricant to both X axis guide rails 7 If the Y axis guide rails are dirty follow steps 2 through 6 Changing the Autosampler Fuses Two 5A fuses are fitted to the Autosampler 1 Switch off the Autosampler and disconnect the mains electrical supply 2 Disconnect the mains electrical supply lead from the side of the Autosampler 3 Insert a small screwdriver into the slot above the fuse...

Page 85: ...ack grommet hole on the right panel 2 Install fitting on the right valve port of the syringe pump 3 Finger tighten the fitting Removing the old needle tubing 1 Unscrew the connector from the left hand side of the left hand syringe pump 2 Remove the insulation block from the Z drive 3 Pull the tubing from the needle end 4 Withdraw the tubing from the Z drive and tubing support Installing the new ne...

Page 86: ...ing to the hose connector at the rear of the transfer wash port 2 Insert the waste tubing into the hole on the rear right hand side of the base plate of the Autosampler 3 Adjust the routing of the tubing so that it is not kinked 4 Place the other end of the waste tubing in the waste container Ensure that the end will not be immersed in the waste CAUTION Before removing the waste tubing be sure the...

Page 87: ...u work with In particular if you work with dirty or sooty samples you may find that you need to clean your flowcell more frequently than will otherwise be the case 1 With heptane in the solvent bottle select Autosampler Control from the View menu and then click Wash 2 Repeat the heptane wash 10 times 3 Place a mixture of toluene with 10 isopropyl alcohol in a sample bottle then select Autosampler ...

Page 88: ...r example part numbers L9003631 and L9003632 must be used to reassemble the flow cell It is not recommended to start disassembling unless you have such a torque driver to hand 1 Using a 3 mm hexagonal wrench undo and remove the three hexagonal screws 2 Remove the parts of the flowcell in the following order The front of the cell The PTFE gasket The front window The PTFE spacer The former The back ...

Page 89: ... Take care not to crease the wedged PTFE spacer during cleaning as this may reduce its effectiveness at suppressing interference fringes and may also alter the pathlength 4 Refit the parts of the cell in the following order The neoprene gasket The back window The former The PTFE spacer with the thin edge of the wedge towards the top of the cell The front window The PTFE gasket 5 Align the two hole...

Page 90: ...e value of 10 cNm is reached NOTE The sequence in which you tighten the screws is important The sequence shown below is designed to prevent unequal pressure being applied to the flowcell and thereby help prevent any damage being caused Figure 35 Flowcell securing sequence 10 Repeat step 9 until a torque value of 16 cNm is reached and then again until you reach a final torque value of 24 cNm 11 Rec...

Page 91: ... perform installation or maintenance operations that are not detailed in this manual are at the user s own risk If a user attempted service results in a visit by a PerkinElmer Service Engineer the visit will not be covered by the instrument warranty Damage caused by the following is not covered by the warranty Not maintaining the solvent level Failure to flush the system adequately after use Block...

Page 92: ... Tubing 2 L1200556 Injection Wash Port to Cell Tube L1200557 Lubrication Kit L1200559 Waste Tubing L1200560 Plunger Screw L1200571 Syringe Clamp L1200574 RS232 Cable L1200576 Wash Station Mounting Plate L1200577 Protective Shield L1200579 Consumables Kit L1200581 Injection Port L1200586 Solvent Bottle and Cap drilled L1195019 Syringe Pump to Cell Tubing L1200585 Syringe Pump to Needle Tubing L1200...

Page 93: ...oughly halfway through the filtration process Syringe Pump and Tubing Syringe pump is not pumping or stalls Syringe pump or tubing is blocked Flush out the syringe pump see Flushing the Syringe Pump on page 77 Flush out the fluid system see Checking the Fluid Path Tubing on page 79 Loss of air gap due to tubing blocked kinked or split Replace the defective tubing see Replacing the Tubing on page 8...

Page 94: ...cted to the PC Make sure that the Autosampler is connected to the PC see Cable to PC on page 43 The Autosampler cable is connected to the wrong COMM port on the PC Make sure that the Autosampler is connected to the PC using the correct COMM port default is COMM 1 see Cable to PC on page 43 Sampling rate is slow Air is leaking into the system Check all the connections to valves and pumps the tube e...

Page 95: ...beampath Waste is not draining properly The waste tubing is immersed in the waste Empty the waste container and or raise the tubing out of the waste General Autosampler mechanical failures No movement on arm or pumps Flex cable defective Call for a PerkinElmer Service Engineer LED on Autosampler does not come on Main fuses blown Replace fuses Call customer support see Changing the Autosampler Fuse...

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Page 97: ...Appendices ...

Page 98: ...om contamination The customer s responsible body is required to follow the Equipment Decontamination Procedure and complete the Certificate of Decontamination These documents are available on the PerkinElmer public website http las perkinelmer com OneSource decontamination htm Alternatively if you do not have access to the internet contact Customer Care Customer Care USA 1 800 762 4000 inside the ...

Page 99: ...environment The requirements for waste collection reuse recycling and recovery programs are set by the regulatory authority in your location Contact your local responsible person such as 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 ...

Page 100: ... 12 sample compartment 20 H Heptane Storage and Handling 34 Humidity 25 I Installing OilExpress software 54 Sample shuttle accessory 41 Spectrum software 54 L Labels autosampler 29 Laser Regulations 28 Liquid Autosampler 13 Back Panel 43 Cable to PC 43 Cleaning the transfer and wash port 77 Electrical Connections 43 Flowcell 87 Fluid tubing system 46 Fuses 84 Installing 43 Installing arm shield 67...

Page 101: ...l Analysis Filling the Sample Vials 74 Filtering the Oil 74 S Safety Analyzer safety summary 24 Electrical 26 General 25 Laser 28 Location and Ventilation 26 Sample Compartment 20 Sample Rack Cleaning 77 Samples and Waste Disposal of Waste 27 Software Installing OilExpress software 54 Installing Spectrum software 54 Spectrometer Capacitors 26 Cooling 26 Laser Safety Regulations 28 T Temperature 25...

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