The Eject plate command is disabled for a few minutes after you insert a cartridge. If
you are loading the CBC, sample plate, and cartridge at the same time, you can save
time by loading the CBC and sample plate before you insert the cartridge.
For information on loading the individual components, see:
• “Install cathode buffer“ on page 166
• “Load the plate or the tube assembly“ on page 92
• “Insert the cartridge“ on page 161
In the home screen:
1.
Touch , touch Eject plate, then open the instrument door when prompted.
2.
Press the release button on the autosampler to open the lid, then remove the
CBC.
2
1
1
Release button
2
Location of CBC
3.
Check the buffer fill level:
a.
Remove the CBC.
b.
Ensure that the level of buffer is
above the fill line.
If the buffer is at or below the fill
Cathode Buffer Container (CBC)
page 167.
If the buffer is above the fill line,
reinsert the CBC.
4.
Place the plate or tube assembly firmly
in the autosampler.
Load the CBC, the
sample plate, and
the cartridge
1
1
Replace if buffer is at or below the fill
line
1
1
New CBC buffer level
Chapter 2
Prepare the samples and the instrument
Prepare the instrument
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