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ASXpress Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual Chapter 4: Verifying Installation/ Function Overview 4 Verifying Installation/ Function Overview Once installation of the ASXPRESS Rapid Sample Introduction System is complete, it is important to verify that you have installed it correctly, so that it functions as intended. Attempting to use it before ensuring that it is installed correctly may result in damage. Verifying installation consists of testing the interface between the host computer, autosampler and ASXPRESS system. This chapter explains how to test the above items before using the ASXPRESS Rapid Sample Introduction System, and how each function operates. Note: The procedures given in this chapter are for use in a Windows NT/2000/XP environment. Testing the Interface If the communications interface between the ASXPRESS Rapid Sample Introduction System and the autosampler/host computer is not established correctly, the rapid sample introduction system will not function. Before you test the interface, ensure that the communication port connectors are properly attached between the host computer and autosampler, and also between the autosampler and the rapid sample introduction system. Note: The following procedures assume that you have opened Windows NT/2000/XP and the Program Manager window is showing. It also assumes that the autosampler and ASXPRESS system are connected to each other, to the host instrument, and all are powered on, ready for operation. 82
ASXpress Rapid Sample Introduction System Operator’s Manual Chapter 4: Verifying Installation/ Function Overview 4.1.1 To test the communications interface, complete the following steps: Test the operation of the ASXPRESS system, and its interface with the Autosampler, by switching modes via the Configuration Tool. 1 Open the Xpress Configuration Tool Software (Figure 1-50). Xpress Configuration Tool Software Window (pre- Figure 1-50 query) 2 Click on the “Query ASXpress Params” button (this will communicate with the autosampler/ASXpress, returning default values in selection boxes, and will make the “Manual Cycle” and “double arrow” arrow buttons available for selection (Figure 1-50). 3 Check the “Enable ASXpress Operation” box (Figure 1-51). Unchecking this box would allow the autosampler to run independently of the ASXpress system, as if the autosampler were connected directly to the host PC. (Note that a different tubing arrangement would be required to run the autosampler without the ASXpress system.) 4 Click on the “double arrow” button at bottom right of the window, expanding it to reveal the manual commands (Figure 1-52). 5 Click on the “Load” button (Figure 4-3); doing so will position the ASXPRESS 6-port valve into the mode which loads the sample loop, and will illuminate the “Load” Led on the front panel of the ASXpress electronics module (no autosampler operation takes place at this time). 6 Click the “Save to ASX” button once. This will load an initial set of 83
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Contents
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ASXpress Rapid Sample Introduction
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1 Introduction
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2 Preparing for Installation
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3 Installing the Rapid Sample Intro
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