Varian 450-GC, User Manual

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AutoSamplers
Page: 110 User Manual 450-GC Varian, Inc.
SAMPLER FIRST START UP
This chapter describes the GC and Sampler first time combined startup and
helps you to get the system ready for use.
1. Before GC power-up it’s very important to read the Warnings and Notes
below!
2. Set the Sampler switch ON .
3. Switch the GC ON .
4. The GC will start initialization the system, during this process the sampler
will start moving the CP-8400 carrousel, syringe and tower to check if all
sensors and positions are correct. If a sample-error occurs the initialization
will stop, the error will be visible in the error log. GC Power Off/On restarts
the initialization process.
5. The GC/Sampler combination must be calibrated now, proceed with the
next calibration chapter.
It is important that the CP-8400/8410 is switched on prior to power-up the
GC. A flashing green LED at the rear of the AutoSampler is indicating that
there is commu nicati on betw een 450-GC and the Sampler.
Do not turn off the Sampler power switch du ring normal operations.
Syringe moves automatically du ring operation of instrument. Keep your
hands and fingers out of the injection area. Failure to d o so may result in
accidental needle p rick/scratch.
The Injector nut and locator plate may be very hot during
instrum ent operation and should not be touched with
unprotected h and.
Using SPME mode sample introduction, it is mandatory to perform the
calibration process with the liquid s ampling syringe provided standard
with y our AutoSampler.