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The Sample Holder Description

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PN AA83863 | Revision A | 7-Oct-2019

Instruction Notice, Auto Sample Changer 6

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The Sample Holder Description

The ASC6 (Auto Sample Changer 6) sample holder enables to analyze automatically 6
powder samples in reflection mode.

1- 30 mm diameter axis

2- Incidence angle indicator

3- SUB D 9 Connector for the power supply
and the communication

4- Moving part

5- Analysis position for the sample cup

6- Anti-scattering knife

CAUTION!

Do not touch the anti-scattering knife (6). This operation has to be done by s ervice
only.

DANGER!

The item 4 is a moving part! Do not put your finger: risk of finger pinch!

Summary of Contents for ASC6

Page 1: ...n Phosphorus Sulfur Chlorine Argon Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Niobium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon Cesium Barium Lanthanum Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium S...

Page 2: ...ion 8 5 Installation 9 5 1 Install the ASC6 in ARL EQUINOX 9 5 2 Connections to the Power Supply 9 5 3 Setting of the Incident Angle 9 6 Sample Preparation Procedure 11 6 1 Preparation of the Sample Cup 11 6 2 Insertion of the Sample Cup in the ASC6 12 7 Maintenance and Cleaning 14 8 Troubleshooting 15 9 Appendix 1 Conformity Certificate 16 10 Index 17 ...

Page 3: ...mple Changer 6 Page 3 1 Revision Table Revision Date ECO number Description of Changes A 10 OCT 2019 SDR19976 Initial release Note This document is the original manual The information in this document is subject to change without notice We assume no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document ...

Page 4: ...ting the instrument Thermo Fisher Scientific declines all responsibilities for improper use by unauthorized personnel or non authorized operation of the instrument For any additional information contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Supplied Items Before the shipment the sample holders are tested and packed carefully However damage can occur during the transport If the sample holder or any additional s...

Page 5: ...on Confidential limited rights PN AA83863 Revision A 7 Oct 2019 Instruction Notice Auto Sample Changer 6 Page 5 Manufacturer THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INEL SAS 71 rue d Orléans 45410 ARTENAY FRANCE Tel 33 0 2 38 80 45 45 ...

Page 6: ...sample holder construction provides protection against the risk of electrical shock by grounding the appropriate metal parts The protection may not work properly unless the ARL EQUINOX power cord is connected to a properly grounded socket It is customer s responsibility to assure that a proper ground connection is provided Never use flammable or corrosive fluids with this unit If the sample holder...

Page 7: ...e indicates the information in it requires special attention CAUTION A Caution message indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices SERVICE A Service message indicates that the described procedure should be performed by qualified personnel only DANGER A danger message indicates a risk of...

Page 8: ...bles to analyze automatically 6 powder samples in reflection mode 1 30 mm diameter axis 2 Incidence angle indicator 3 SUB D 9 Connector for the power supply and the communication 4 Moving part 5 Analysis position for the sample cup 6 Anti scattering knife CAUTION Do not touch the anti scattering knife 6 This operation has to be done by service only DANGER The item 4 is a moving part Do not put you...

Page 9: ...for the spinning sample holder is located below the sample area in the ARL EQUINOX Refer to the ARL EQUINOX reference manual for more details 5 3 Setting of the Incident Angle The incidence angle indicator consists of two rings One ring is fixed while the second one is free This allows the sample holder to rotate in order to change the incidence angle This second ring can be tightened to avoid cha...

Page 10: ...fidential limited rights PN AA83863 Revision A 7 Oct 2019 Instruction Notice Auto Sample Changer 6 Page 10 1 Reading indicator 2 Incidence angle equal to 0 3 Medium line 10 of incidence angle 4 Short line 2 of incidence angle ...

Page 11: ...e you will need a powder mount a spatula a glass slide as used for microscopes and a sample cup If the powder to be measured is too coarse it is necessary to grind it a bit using a small mortar Fill the sample powder cup with the powder Use a glass slide to make the surface flat and homogeneous The surface of the powder must not exceed the level of the surface of the powder mount in order to avoid...

Page 12: ...ASC6 Before the insertion of cups the half moon must be in the position that allows the insertion If it is not the case connect the sample holder in the ARL Equinox in order to obtain this position by rotating the half moon by pushing the black button 1 see the picture below Insert the cup on the sample holder by pushing down and laterally in order that the cup is in analysis position ...

Page 13: ... Sample Preparation Procedure Confidential limited rights PN AA83863 Revision A 7 Oct 2019 Instruction Notice Auto Sample Changer 6 Page 13 ASC6 with the six samples ready to be inserted in the ARL EQUINOX 100 ...

Page 14: ...N AA83863 Revision A 7 Oct 2019 Instruction Notice Auto Sample Changer 6 Page 14 7 Maintenance and Cleaning The sample holder can be cleaned with a soft and dry duster The sample positioning platform can be cleaned with a moist duster or with some domestic alcohol ...

Page 15: ...ision A 7 Oct 2019 Instruction Notice Auto Sample Changer 6 Page 15 8 Troubleshooting Check the state of the power supply cord be sure it is properly plugged in Check if the software driver is properly installed If the problem persists contact Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Page 16: ... to the following standards and directives EN 61010 1 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements 2011 65 EC restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS2 Thermo Fisher Scientific has certified by an independent control authority that the ASC6 complies with EN 61326 1 ...

Page 17: ...r Supply 10 G General Safety Guidelines 6 H Hazard Statements and Symbols 7 I Insertion of the Sample Cup in the ASC6 13 Install the ASC6 in ARL EQUINOX 10 Installation 10 Introduction 4 M Maintenance and Cleaning 15 P Preparation of the Sample Cup 12 R Revision Table 3 S Safety 6 Sample Preparation Procedure 12 Setting of the Incident Angle 11 T The Sample Holder Description 8 Troubleshooting 16 ...

Page 18: ...ghts reserved All trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific and its subsidiaries unless otherwise specified In Switzerland Thermo Fisher Scientific En Vallaire Ouest C Case Postale CH 1024 Ecublens Switzerland 41 0 21 694 71 11 info spectrometry thermofisher com Thermo Fisher Scientific Ecublens SARL Switzerland is ISO certified ...

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