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6.4.3 Vial 22 Position
The Vial 22 position is critical because all other tray vial locations are determined
from this setting. Use the following protocol to recalibrate this position:
1. Push the sample tray towards the rear of the Archon to make sure the tray is
properly positioned.
2. Place a capped, full vial in sample tray position 22.
3. From the Calibration Setup menu, scroll to the "Vial 22 Position" menu item
and press ENTER.
4. The Robotic Arm will move and a version of the Coordinate Settings menu as
described in Section 6.4.8 will be displayed.
5. Press "7" to train the gripper's vertical height for grasping vials.
6. Press “7” again to confirm that the trained position is constant.
7. Press ENTER to save the position values and complete the routine. The arm
will return to its home position.
6.4.4 Water Probe Vial Position
This coordinate setting positions a 40 ml water sample vial into the water vial cup
insuring the probe will penetrate the vial properly (see Figure 6-2).
Figure 6-2
Use the following procedure to recalibrate this position:
1. Place a capped full vial in sample tray position 22.
2. From the Calibration Setup menu, scroll to the "Water Probe Pos" menu item
and press ENTER.
3. The Robotic Arm will move and the following message will be displayed:
* Water Probe Pos *
Press Enter to get vial 22 for Alignment
or any other key to skip
4. Press ENTER. The arm will retrieve the vial, go to the water probe cup and a
version of the Coordinate Settings menu as described in Section 6.4.2 will be
displayed.
5. Press "7" to train the gripper's vertical height for grasping vials.
6. Press “7” again to confirm that the trained position is constant.
Water Probe Vial
Position (waste block)
Soil Chamber