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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 creation of sequences or play lists to operate the

autosampler and instrument. During an autosampler sequence, you can perform multiple

experiments, curve optimization, calculations, and printing. With Pyris Player, you can create

Sample Groups that group similar analyses together to be run in any order. See the Software

help for details.

The following topics discuss the AS 6000 autosampler in more detail:

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Safety Precautions

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How the Autosampler Works

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Autosampler Gripper Alignment

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Sample Handling

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Running a Play List

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Troubleshooting

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Maintenance

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Replace a Sample Thermocouple in a TGA

Summary of Contents for TGA 4000

Page 1: ...TGA 4000 Installation and Hardware Guide THERMAL ANALYSIS ...

Page 2: ... 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 the prior written per...

Page 3: ...t Specifications 28 Decontamination and Cleaning 29 Decontamination 29 Cleaning the Instrument 29 General Laboratory Safety 29 TGA 4000 Warning Labels 30 Warning Labels on the Upper Ring Around the Furnace 30 Warning Labels on the Back of the TGA 4000 32 Install a TGA 4000 34 Unpack the TGA 4000 35 Parts Included 36 Set Up the TGA 4000 System Components 38 Select the Correct Voltage 38 Connect the...

Page 4: ...S 6000 Autosampler 68 Safety Precautions for the AS 6000 70 How the AS 6000 Autosampler Works 71 Autosampler Work Cycle 71 Reduced Time Cycle 73 AS 6000 Autosampler Gripper Alignment 74 AS 6000 Sample Handling 75 Sample Preparation 75 Sample Pans 75 Sample Loading 75 Running a Play List with the AS 6000 78 Troubleshooting 82 Error Messages from the TGA 4000 85 AS 6000 Autosampler Maintenance 86 Cl...

Page 5: ...Introduction ...

Page 6: ...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 the required system c...

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

Page 8: ...sible hazards that could harm the user or result in damage to the instrument are clearly stated at appropriate places throughout Help 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 informat...

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: ...rsonas 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 WARNING PERICOLO vengo...

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: ... 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 operate the instrument ...

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: ...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 equipment is operated...

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: ...euse 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 Customer Care telep...

Page 17: ...Prepare the Laboratory ...

Page 18: ... 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 and free of transient voltages over 40 V The frequency range is ...

Page 19: ...E 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 or oxygen may also be used Air or oxygen is recommended for the purge gas when performing oxi...

Page 20: ...20 TGA 4000 Installation and Hardware Guide ...

Page 21: ...Install Multiple Analyzers ...

Page 22: ...hey 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 these analyzers yo...

Page 23: ...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 ...

Page 24: ...24 TGA 4000 Installation and Hardware Guide ...

Page 25: ...Install a TGA 4000 ...

Page 26: ...000 without shutting the instrument down and disconnecting its power cord from the power source Before connecting the TGA 4000 to the power outlet check the voltage setting and fuse The TGA 4000 requires a good earth ground that is common to the earth ground of the computer Do not disconnect cables or tubes from the TGA 4000 while the instrument is on Never open the furnace when it is at a high te...

Page 27: ...ut entraîner une perte de performance WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation when operating the TGA 4000 Operate the TGA 4000 in a fume hood Assurez vous toujours qu il existe une ventilation adéquate lorsque vous utilisez le TGA 4000 Faites fonctionner le TGA 4000 dans une hotte aspirante CAUTION ATTENTION Do not expose the sample holder to mechanical stress If no ...

Page 28: ...ations Maximum power consumption 430 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 38 x 17 x 41 cm H 29 cm with autosampler Weight 17 kg 19 kg with autosampler ...

Page 29: ... public website http www perkinelmer com Content technicalinfo dts_instrumentdeconprocedure pdf If you do not have access to the internet contact Customer Care Customer Care USA 8 30 a m 7 p m EST 1 800 762 4000 inside the USA 1 203 925 4602 outside the USA Customer Care Canada 800 561 4646 Customer Care EU 0800 40 858 Brussels 0800 90 66 42 Monza If you are located outside of these regions please...

Page 30: ...0 Warning Labels Warning Labels on the Upper Ring Around the Furnace WARNING AVERTISSEMENT HOT SURFACE SURFACE CHAUDE The furnace at the center of the ring may be hot NOTE If you have an autosampler installed this label is positioned on the autosampler ...

Page 31: ...ases Fume Ventilation System Gaz toxiques Système de ventilation des fumées Without adequate ventilation potentially toxic vapors can build up in the laboratory Your laboratory must have a reliable fume ventilation system before you use this instrument ...

Page 32: ...o not block the back of the instrument Toujours garder le flux d air dégagé Pour maintenir une ventilation adéquate ne bloquez pas l arrière de l instrument WARNING AVERTISSEMENT For protection against fire hazard replace only with the same type and rating of fuse Pour la protection contre les risques d incendie remplacer uniquement par le même type et le même type de fusible ...

Page 33: ...quipment 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 mise à la terre déconnecté Débranchez le cordon d alimentation avant d utiliser ...

Page 34: ...00 The installation procedure for the TGA 4000 consists of the following steps Prepare the Laboratory refer to page 18 Unpack the TGA 4000 Set Up the TGA 4000 System Components Connect the TGA 4000 System Components Configure the TGA 4000 Calibrate the TGA 4000 ...

Page 35: ...surrounded by foam on all sides of the analyzer To unpack the analyzer follow the steps below 1 Remove the foam inserts from the box 2 Remove the analyzer from the box 3 Remove the foam from all sides turning the analyzer on end as necessary 4 Remove the tape and plastic from around the analyzer 5 Remove the tape from the outer furnace lid and remove the lid Place it to the side 6 Remove the packi...

Page 36: ...trictor 01541498 1 Tweezers flat forceps 09908400 1 Hose clamps 09920044 2 Fuse 6 3 A 09991662 2 Fuse 3 15 A 09991629 1 Magnet L9003459 1 Sample pan kit N5200040 1 Sample holder 3 pieces 1 installed N5203020 2 Calibration standards kit 02190071 1 Alsiflex paper 5 pieces N5376819 1 Tubing adaptor female 1 4 to 1 8 09903906 2 Calibration weight N5200042 1 Ceramic furnace ring N5376800 1 ...

Page 37: ...2506519 3 m Teflon tubing for purge gas 02506483 6 m 5 16 in pipe for Swagelok Cooling Liquid In and Out connectors 2 RS 232 cable 1 Male RJ45 to DB9 modem cable 09410042 1 Power cable 1 The procedure for unpacking the TGA 4000 is complete If you have purchased the AS 6000 Autosampler this is installed at the factory ...

Page 38: ...accepts the following voltages 100 120 V and 200 240 V 50 60 Hz It is configured and shipped with 220 V selected Selection of the correct voltage for your lab can be done at the AC inlet plug at the rear of the TGA 4000 First check whether the voltage selection corresponds to the voltage in your laboratory This can be seen easily the voltage range with the text in an upright position and the arrow...

Page 39: ...oint of a pencil to gently lift the fuse out of the holder NOTE It may be necessary to move the fuse slightly towards the back of the fuse pack before prying it out of the holder NOTE In the figure above we are showing you where the fuses go The fuse that is installed is for 220V 4 Insert the fuse 6 3 A for 110 V it goes into the right side when 110 120 V is in the upright legible position NOTE En...

Page 40: ...troller Therefore it is necessary to use either an H restrictor P N 0154 1498 or a Float Displacement Flow Meter P N 0290 1624 to obtain the proper flow rates The gas must be dry A flow rate of between 20 and 40 ml min is recommended The sample purge gas inlets A and B are used to purge the furnace and are part of the internal gas selector which has two inlets and one outlet Argon or nitrogen of 9...

Page 41: ...ge A If a second sample purge line is desired connect it to sample purge B 1 8 in Teflon tubing Connecting purge and system gas lines to the TGA 4000 NOTE The dry box purge inlet is only used when an autosampler is installed on the instrument Connect the Cooling Device to the TGA 4000 The TGA 4000 has an integrated cooling system The cooling inlet and outlet are located at the rear of the analyzer...

Page 42: ...efroidissement à l avant et à l arrière du refroidisseur ne sont pas bloqués Maintenir un espace minimum de 15 20 cm 1 Make sure that the chiller is switched off but that its power cord is plugged into a power supply 2 Screw one of the barbed hose couplings shipped with the chiller into the OUTLET connection on the chiller unit and tighten with a suitable wrench 3 Couplings suitable for several di...

Page 43: ...ept the new setting CAUTION ATTENTION The heat exchanger of the TGA 4000 will NOT accept pressure Use the lowest flow rate that provides sufficient cooling for your experiment to minimize the pressure in the system L échangeur de chaleur du TGA 4000 n acceptera PAS la pression Utilisez le débit le plus bas qui procure un refroidissement suffisant pour votre expérience afin de minimiser la pression...

Page 44: ...t change more then 0 4 C hour in the case of tap water CAUTION ATTENTION The heat exchanger of the TGA 4000 will NOT accept pressure Therefore flow regulation should be done before the water enters the TGA 4000 L échangeur de chaleur du TGA 4000 n acceptera PAS la pression Par conséquent la régulation du débit devrait être effectuée avant que l eau entre dans le TGA 4000 CAUTION ATTENTION It is es...

Page 45: ...ching the bench If so lift the analyzer and slightly turn the foot clockwise to extend it Lower the analyzer to check that it does not rock Once all of the feet are touching the bench make sure that the analyzer is steady 4 Place the level provided in the Spares kit on the furnace plate on the top of the analyzer 5 Look at the level to see if the bubble is centered If not readjust the feet as in s...

Page 46: ...teint avant de brancher le TGA 4000 The image below shows the connections on the TGA 4000 Make sure all components are turned off and unplugged before you begin 1 Connect one end of the RS 232 cable to the back of the TGA 4000 2 Connect the other end of the RS 232 cable to COM1 on the back of the computer 3 Connect the printer and printer cable to the computer 4 Connect the analyzer printer and co...

Page 47: ...Carefully grasp the sample holder with tweezers at the upper shaped part 8 Insert the alumina rod of the sample holder down through the center hole in the bottom of the furnace Move it downward until you feel a slight resistance Move the sample holder another 10 mm until you feel it stop DO NOT EXERT EXCESSIVE FORCE ...

Page 48: ...yris Configuration dialog box appears on the screen 2 Select the Add Analyzer button The Add Analyzer dialog box appears 3 From the list of available ports select the port to which you connected the analyzer Remember that COM5 appears when an analyzer is connected to port 1 of an EdgePort USB Click the Add button The TGA 4000 s Configuration dialog box is displayed 4 The system detects the type of...

Page 49: ...splayed on the screen 2 Select TGA 4000 from the Pyris Manager The TGA 4000 control panel is displayed 3 Now that the system is switched on the TGA 4000 should be conditioned before using for the first time and when it has been switched off for long periods of time This is to remove any water vapor that has been adsorbed to the furnace wall during transport and or storage To do this enter 150 C in...

Page 50: ...erify thermocouple operation program the temperature to 100 C Enter 100 in the Go To Temp entry field of the control panel and click the Go To Temp button on the control panel 3 Check that the current sample temperature displayed in the status panel is at or below the intended minimum calibration temperature The easiest way to accomplish this is to click the Go To Load button on the control panel ...

Page 51: ...ep is optional 3 Click the Save and Apply button in the Calibration window to send the default values to the analyzer and save the current calibration file The Save As dialog box appears Select OK to save the default file 4 Click Close to close the Calibration window The TGA 4000 is calibrated by performing two runs each using two or three of the magnetic standards provided alumel nickel and iron ...

Page 52: ...erence material but at a scanning rate of 50 C min 15 After the second run for one reference material repeat steps 5 through 14 for the other reference material s you choose to use 16 For each data file collected open the Data Analysis window select the data file and calculate the Offset value by performing an Onset calculation at the end of the Curie point transition Note the Onset result 17 When...

Page 53: ...d then replace the furnace cover 6 Click OK in the dialog box 7 When the zero weight reading is stable in the Read Zero field click OK in the dialog box 8 Place the reference weight into the crucible You can either first remove the crucible from the furnace and place the weight in it or place the weight with the crucible in place Replace the furnace cover Click OK in the dialog box 9 When the weig...

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Page 56: ...as dehydration degradation oxidation etc Also since measurements can be performed in a well defined atmosphere the behavior of a sample in atmospheres other than air can be studied easily The TGA 4000 can be used for component analysis weight evaluation of stabilizers loss on drying proximate analysis lubricating oil analysis and oxidation studies The information it provides is essential to indust...

Page 57: ...ate of the furnace is achieved by mounting the furnace in a liquid cooled jacket To reduce the heating power at high temperatures the cooling jacket is nickel plated You can use various types of cooling liquids in the integrated cooling system During operation the cooling liquid must flow through the heat exchanger at a constant flow rate and the cooling liquid should be at a temperature such that...

Page 58: ...ibility The maximum heating rate at high temperatures is limited by the supply voltage as shown in the following table Supply Voltage V Maximum heating rate at 900 C C min 1 Maximum heating rate at 995 C C min 1 180 or 90 42 0 200 or 100 134 26 220 or 110 200 118 230 or 115 200 138 240 or 120 200 143 250 or 125 200 145 The heating rate can be set in 0 1 C min increments In general lower heating ra...

Page 59: ... operate in various gas atmospheres The change from one atmosphere to another should be rapid The TGA 4000 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...

Page 60: ... inner side of the cooling jacket These spots can be cleaned easily with a suitable solvent Condensation may also occur on the top inner side of the cooling jacket To prevent this use the porous ceramic furnace cover to absorb the less volatile byproducts When necessary this ring should be changed Loading the Sample into the TGA 4000 Use the following procedure to load samples or remove samples 1 ...

Page 61: ...00 and require recalibration are as follows If the operating temperature range of your experiments changes recalibration may be necessary Check the temperature calibration in the range of interest to determine if the current calibration is still valid If the purge gas type or purge gas flow rate changes the calibration should be checked for highest accuracy If a new furnace is installed the temper...

Page 62: ... 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 the sample mate...

Page 63: ...a user can change the sample thermocouple To remove the sample thermocouple perform the following procedure 1 Switch off the analyzer and the remove the power cord 2 Remove the furnace lid 3 Remove the porous ceramic ring 4 Remove the sample holder 5 Remove the three screws of the top stainless steel furnace plate and then remove the plate 6 Lift the tape off the top of the furnace to free the the...

Page 64: ... two wires at the end of the thermocouple should be inside the furnace near the center hole but not over it The horizontal bead at the top of the thermocouple should lie inside the groove at the top of the cooling jacket 2 Connect the thermocouple plug with the connector at the side of the jacket 3 Replace the tape covering the thermocouple at the top of the cooling jacket 4 Replace the stainless ...

Page 65: ...s office or go on line to www perkinelmer com Below is a list of the part numbers that are in the Spares kit P N N520 0110 Part No Description Quantity 01541498 H restrictor 1 02190071 includes 09988015 N5190869 09988018 09909608 Calibration standards Kit Alumel calibration standard Nickel calibration standard Iron calibration standard Calibration specification card 1 1 1 1 1 09908400 Tweezers fla...

Page 66: ...rge gas connection 5 16 in pipe for Swagelok Cooling Liquid In and Out connectors RS 232 cable for communicating to the computer Power cable Miscellaneous Part Numbers Part Number Description N5370210 TGA 4000 N5370211 TGA 4000 with Autosampler N5202070 Mini drybox 09991662 Fuse for 100 120 VAC 6 3 AT 250 VAC 5 x 20 mm 09991629 Fuse for 220 240 VAC 3 15 AT 250 VAC 5 x 20 mm ...

Page 67: ...AS 6000 Autosampler ...

Page 68: ...ther standard sample pans sealed and vented can also be used For the TGA 4000 and the STA 6000 the standard crucible ceramic pan is used The AS 6000 communicates with the computer via the parent instrument s connection to the computer via the RS 232 port The parent instrument communicates with the AS 6000 via an I2C bus The autosampler operates over the full temperature ranges of the TGA 4000 STA ...

Page 69: ... operate the autosampler and instrument During an autosampler sequence you can perform multiple experiments curve optimization calculations and printing With Pyris Player you can create Sample Groups that group similar analyses together to be run in any order See the Software help for details The following topics discuss the AS 6000 autosampler in more detail Safety Precautions How the Autosampler...

Page 70: ...MENT 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 6000 is properly attached to the base plate on the parent instrum...

Page 71: ...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 list by the software These additional steps are seen when you sel...

Page 72: ...ollows 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 furnace lid should be in place on the lid holder over the furnace 1 Start the play list Your play list may have an explicit Load Sample command or if using a Sample Group the entry Sample List implies Load Sample Upon reaching this line in the list the gripp...

Page 73: ...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 method runs 8 The data analysis list for the sample is performed 9 The sys...

Page 74: ...ary 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 the radio button The calibration values are stored in the firmware on the AS 6000 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 buttons in the next wizard ...

Page 75: ...r 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 the 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 Sample Group...

Page 76: ...76 TGA 4000 Installation and Hardware Guide When you click the OK button in the Advanced Tare Options dialog box the Tare Weigh System screen appears ...

Page 77: ...pears 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 Sample...

Page 78: ...struments 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 Turn on the chiller and adjust accord...

Page 79: ...6000 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 80: ...o weigh the samples listed in the Sample List When finished the weights are displayed along with the tare weights in each Sample line Next you need to add some items to the Data Analysis List If you have not entered a method for the Sample List however you cannot fill in the Data Analysis List To enter a method highlight the Sample List line Type in the name of the method in the Method Name field ...

Page 81: ...up 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 6000 autosampler The AS 6000 autosampler on a DSC 4000 or DSC 6000 does not have the Tare Weigh...

Page 82: ...dition in switched power supplies 12 V power supply not OK Check stepper motor wires Replace AS 6000 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 Vertical stepper motor blocked Incorrect calibration Blocked gear wheels Blocked by external object Inne...

Page 83: ...N_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 in not OK AS 6000 cable is not OK Remove object that blocks light switch Replace AS 6000 mechanics Check replace AS 6000 connection board ERR...

Page 84: ...terrupted after putting a sample in furnace and restarting Check if gripper fingers are bent Replace gripper assembly Adjust baseplate Recalibrate the AS 6000 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 th...

Page 85: ...tate This caused TGA to enter fatal error state Refer to AS 6000 error message Refer to AS 6000 troubleshooting above ERR_AUTOSAMPLER_RESPONS Timeout on command Response from command transmitted to AS 6000 I2C connection cable defective Replace I2C cable ERR_AUTOSAMPLER_I2C_WD No link between TGA and AS 6000 via I2C I2C connection cable defective Replace I2C cable ...

Page 86: ... clean the two 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...

Page 87: ...late that is directly attached to the analyzer s cover This plate is positioned with respect to the furnace The positioning is performed by the service engineer upon installation 4 Place your fingers in the indents in the sides of the base plate and lift the autosampler up and away from the instrument 5 Remove the furnace lid and the lid holder 6 Remove the base plate thermocouple cover 7 Remove t...

Page 88: ...isk and the alsiflex strip 12 Replace the lid holder and furnace lid 13 Replace the base plate thermocouple cover 14 Place the autosampler on top of the base plate aligning the screw holes 15 Attach the autosampler to the base plate with the four screws 16 Place the sample trays on the autosampler with tray 1 22 toward the front and tray 23 45 on the rear After installing a new sample thermocouple...

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