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- Page 1 HP 7683 Automatic Liquid Sampler Installation Guide...
- Page 2 Important User ungeschirmten Kabeln und/oder for use indoors. Whenever the Information for In Vitro in offenen Meßaufbauten safety protection of the HP 7683 Diagnostic Applications verwendet, so ist vom Betreiber Automatic Liquid Sampler has This is a multipurpose product sicherzustellen, daß die Funk-...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation checklist ................. 1 Installing the HP G2614A Tray ..............2 Installing the HP G2613A Injector ............4 Installing the HP G1926A Bar Code Reader ..........6 Connecting the cabling ................8 Adapting for cool on-column injection ............. 9 Configuring your GC ................11 Making a trial run ................... -
Page 4: Installation Checklist
The HP 7683 Automatic Liquid Sampler consists of the HP G2612A ALS Interface Board, the HP G2613A Injector Module, the optional HP G2614A Tray, and an optional HP G1926A Bar Code Reader for the tray. The tray is installed on the HP 6890 Plus Gas Chromatograph (GC). -
Page 5: Installing The Hp G2614A Tray
Installing the HP G2614A Tray Installing the HP G2614A Tray If you purchased HP accessory G2612A separately from your HP 6890 Plus GC, install it now. Refer to the documentation provided with the accessory for instructions. After it is installed, continue with the steps below to install the optional HP G2614A Tray. - Page 6 Installation Guide Installing the HP G2614A Tray Caution Do not move or manipulate the robotic arm or gripper. Moving the arm or gripper back and forth can cause damage. If necessary, rotate the arm assembly a few degrees until there is enough clearance.
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Page 7: Installing The Hp G2613A Injector
Installing the HP G2613A Injector Note Do not mount the HP G2613A Injector on a mounting post for an HP 7673 Injector. Remove the old post and replace it with the new one. Install the mounting post on the injection port cover in the front or rear location, as desired. - Page 8 Choosing the turret type to use Your HP G2613A Injector comes with 2 types of turrets, a standard turret for use with or without a tray, and an alternate 8 sample position turret which is used without a tray.
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Page 9: Installing The Hp G1926A Bar Code Reader
Installing the HP G1926A Bar Code Reader Installing the HP G1926A Bar Code Reader Install the HP G1926A Bar Code Reader support bracket under the front of the tray as shown below. Leave the screws slightly loose. You will tighten them later. - Page 10 Installation Guide Installing the HP G1926A Bar Code Reader Connect the Bar Code Reader cable to the Bar Code Reader connection on the tray. Connect Bar Code Reader Figure 6 Connecting the Bar Code Reader Slide the support bracket towards or away from the tray until the top of the bar code reader is parallel with the tray surface.
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Page 11: Connecting The Cabling
Installation Guide Connecting the cabling Connecting the cabling Connect the injector(s) to the GC. Use the tray cable, HP part number G2614-60610, to connect the tray to the use GC. See Figure 7. G2614A Tray G2613A G2613A Injector Injector (Front) -
Page 12: Adapting For Cool On-Column Injection
Adapting for cool on-column injection Adapting for cool on-column injection The HP 7683 Automatic Liquid Sampler can be adapted to inject samples directly onto 250-µm, 320-µm, and 530-µm columns. If you wish to adapt the injector and GC for cool on-column use, follow these steps: Select the on-column syringe needed for the column size. - Page 13 Installation Guide Adapting for cool on-column injection 250-µm/320-µm 530-µm (standard) (HP accessory 18599T) Figure 8 Needle support assemblies If necessary, reinstall the injector onto the GC. Install the syringe. See your Operation Guide. Rotate the turret clockwise until it stops, then verify the installation by...
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Page 14: Configuring Your Gc
Installation Guide Configuring your GC Configuring your GC When installation is complete, configure your HP 6890 GC for use with the HP 7683 Automatic Liquid Sampler. Refer to the section on injector configuration in your GC Operating Manual for instructions to set the following: •... -
Page 15: Making A Trial Run
# Solv B pre-wash # Injections/vial Samples 1–1 (101–101 for turret with HP ChemStation control) Set the GC oven program to 25°C with a 0°C/min ramp, a hold time of 0.1 minutes, an equilibrium time of 0.3 minutes, and an initial time of... - Page 16 Installation Guide Making a trial run Store, load, then run the sequence. • If there are no faults, the injector will make 1 "injection" from the first vial position. • If any faults occur, see Faults on page 25, Error messages on page 28, Correcting syringe problems on page 23, or Correcting sample vial delivery problems on page 24.
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Page 17: Maintenance
HP 7683. The maintenance interval varies with the use of the instrument. Caution Do not use any lubricants on the HP 7683 Automatic Liquid Sampler. They may effect the chemical performance of the GC and damage the instrument. On an occasional basis: Clean the surface of the tray arm, gripper, gripper jaws, and tray quadrants. -
Page 18: Removing The Turret
Installation Guide Removing the turret Removing the turret If you need to remove or replace your turret, use the following instructions for proper replacement. Disconnect the injector cable from the GC. Open the injector door. Unscrew and remove the knurled nut from the top of the turret. -
Page 19: Turret Alignment
Installation Guide Turret alignment Knurled nut Alignment arrow Motor hub Turret Stripper arm Figure 9 Turret removal Turret alignment If you changed turrets in the injector and desire increased needle sampling depth accuracy, or if the Align Mode light is on, perform this alignment procedure. When the Align Mode light is on, the injector will not operate until this procedure has been performed. - Page 20 Installation Guide Turret alignment Press the alignment button Align Mode Fault Ready Figure 10 Aligning the turret The injector goes through the following steps: • The turret rotates to verify that the needle support assembly was removed, then rotates to determine what type of turret is installed. •...
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Page 21: Replacing The Needle Support Assembly
Figure 11 Needle support assemblies To replace the needle support assembly: Remove all vials from turret, and disconnect the injector cable from the GC and lay the HP G2613A Injector on its back on a flat surface. Open the injector door. Remove the syringe. - Page 22 Installation Guide Replacing the needle support assembly Guide Plunger carrier loop Syringe carriage tracks Slide Bearing clip Bearing Syringe carriage Figure 12 Removing the needle support assembly With your finger under the shaft near the bearing on the needle support assembly, pull gently to release the bearing from the bearing clip in the syringe carriage.
- Page 23 Align the bearing on the needle support assembly with the plastic bearing clip to the right of the syringe latch and push gently on the bearing until the assembly snaps into place. Place the HP G2613A Injector back on the GC or on a parking post.
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Page 24: Replacing The Needle Guide In The Needle Support Foot
Replacing the needle guide in the needle support foot When using the HP accessory 18599T for 250-/320-µm cool on-column injections, the needle guide is replaceable. Check the needle guide in the needle support foot for wear whenever you change the inlet septum. When the needle guide shows signs of wear, replace it as described below: With an Allen wrench, remove the screw from the needle support foot. - Page 25 Installation Guide Replacing the needle guide in the needle support foot Screw Metal plate Needle guide Figure 14 Needle support foot (250/320-µm assembly shown)
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Page 26: Correcting Syringe Problems
Installation Guide Correcting syringe problems Correcting syringe problems WARNING When troubleshooting the injector, keep your hands away from the syringe needle. The needle is sharp and may contain hazardous chemicals. Several things can cause syringe needles to bend. When you find one, check for the following conditions before installing a replacement. -
Page 27: Correcting Sample Vial Delivery Problems
Installation Guide Correcting sample vial delivery problems Correcting sample vial delivery problems When you find a mishandled sample vial, check: Are there folds or wrinkles in the crimp cap, especially near the neck of the sample vial? For more information, see your Operation Guide and your Sampling Techniques Handbook. -
Page 28: Faults
During normal operation, the Ready light is on. If the injector is busy, the Run light is on. If another combination of lights are on, an error has occurred. Use the following instructions to try to solve the problem before obtaining HP service. Align Mode light... -
Page 29: No Light Is On
Probable causes The injector door is open. Suggested actions Ensure that the injector door is closed. If the fault light stays on, obtain HP service. The Fault and the Run lights are on Probable causes • The injector is mounted incorrectly on the mounting post. -
Page 30: Align Mode Light Is On
• The cables connections are loose. • There is a board failure. • There is a firmware revision conflict. Suggested action Check all cable connections. Turn the instrument off, then on again. If the lights remain on, obtain HP service. -
Page 31: Error Messages
Below is an alphabetical listing of several error messages reported on the HP 6890 Plus GC. If you receive an error message that is not shown below, record it. Then, make sure that your GC is properly configured and that your sample vials and equipment match your method and/or sequence. -
Page 32: Front (Or Back) Injector Com Error
See Correcting syringe problems on page 23. Remove the syringe from the injector, and check the plunger for stickiness or binding. Replace the syringe if necessary. Restart the sequence. If the error occurs again, obtain HP service. Front (or back) injector reset Probable cause power supply There is an interruption in the from the GC. -
Page 33: Front (Or Back) Plunger Error
Operation Guide. Check the viscosity of the sample against the viscosity parameter. Reset the viscosity parameter if necessary. Restart the sequence. If the error occurs again, obtain HP service. Front (or back) syringe error Probable causes •... -
Page 34: Front (Or Back) Turret Error
Installation Guide Error messages Restart the sequence. If the error occurs again, obtain HP service. Front (or back) turret error Probable causes • Something has interfered with the turret rotation. • The turret motor/encoder assembly is inoperable. • The turret type was changed while the power was on and the turret alignment procedure was not performed. -
Page 35: Injector Offline
Installation Guide Error messages Check your method to make sure it uses the appropriate injector location. If the error remains, obtain HP service. Injector offline Probable causes • There is a board failure in the injector or GC. • The injector cable is bad or not connected. -
Page 36: No Bottle In Gripper
Installation Guide Error messages No bottle in gripper Probable causes • The sample vial was not found by the gripper. • The gripper could not grasp the vial. Suggested actions Make sure that the sample vials are in the locations specified by the sequence. -
Page 37: Tray Not Present
There is a cable failure in the GC. Suggested actions Make sure that the tray cable connection is secure. Replace the tray cable. If the error remains, obtain HP service. Tray offline Probable causes • There is a board failure in the tray or GC. - Page 38 Printed on recycled paper This product is recyclable. Hewlett-Packard Company Printed in USA11/97 Manual Part No. G2612-90100...