Surveyor Plus Autosampler Upgrade Guide

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Surveyor AutosamplerUpgrade Guide

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About This Installation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1 Unpacking the Upgrade Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Chapter 2 Installing the Needle and the Needle Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Step 1: Removing the Surveyor AS Needle Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Step 2: Installing the Surveyor AS Plus Needle Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Step 3: Installing the Surveyor AS Plus Needle Tubing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 3 Installing the Injection Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Step 1: Removing the Rheodyne Injection Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Step 2: Installing the Valco Injection Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 4 Replacing the Transfer Tubing and the Injection Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Step 1: Removing the Transfer Tube and Injection Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Step 2: Installing the New Transfer Tubing and Injection Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 5 ChromQuest Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Installing the Update Files for ChromQuest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Updating the Firmware for the Surveyor Autosampler Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 6 Configuring the Surveyor Autosampler Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Chapter 7 Completing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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About This Installation Guide

This installation guide describes how to upgrade the Surveyor Autosampler to a Surveyor Autosampler Plus.

To upgrade the autosampler, you must replace the following hardware components: the needle tubing assembly, the autosampler injection port, the injection valve, and the transfer tube.

After you modify the hardware, you must upgrade the autosampler firmware. To operate the autosampler from ChromQuest™, you must also upgrade the software.

Safety and Special NoticesMake sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this guide. The safety and other special notices appear in boxes.

Safety and special notices include the following:

CAUTION You must follow the safety precautions specified at the beginning of the Surveyor Autosampler Hardware Manual as you install the new autosampler components.

Note After you upgrade the autosampler, refer to the Surveyor Autosampler Plus Hardware Manual for maintenance information.

CAUTION Highlights hazards to humans, property, or the environment. Each CAUTION notice is accompanied by an appropriate CAUTION symbol.

IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal performance of the system.

Note Highlights information of general interest.

Tip Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier.

Preface

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Unpacking the Upgrade Kit

Table 1 lists the items provided in the Surveyor Autosampler Plus Upgrade Kit (P/N 60053-62042).

Table 1. Parts list for the Surveyor Autosampler Plus Upgrade Kit

Description Part Number

Needle assembly 60053-60013

Needle tube assembly 60053-60102S

Valco injection valve with fittings and sample loop 60053-30002

Transfer tube (for Valco injection valve) 60053-60014

Injection port (stainless steel) 60053-20031

Needle port retainer 60053-10035

Cable clamp 00108-02-00011

Upgrade adhesive label 60053-50109

ChromQuest 4.0 SP1 Software CD with new firmware CHROM-98002

ChromQuest 4.1 SP2 Software CD with new firmware CHROM-98003

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2

Installing the Needle and the Needle Tubing

This chapter describes how to remove the one-piece needle tubing assembly shown in Figure 1, and how to install the needle assembly shown in Figure 2 and the needle tubing assembly shown in Figure 3.

To install the new needle assembly and needle tubing assembly, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Removing the Surveyor AS Needle Assembly

• Step 2: Installing the Surveyor AS Plus Needle Assembly

• Step 3: Installing the Surveyor AS Plus Needle Tubing Assembly

Figure 1. Needle tubing assembly [P/N F1092-101 (obsolete)]

Figure 2. Needle assembly (P/N 60053-60013)

Needle Nut and ferrule

10-32 Nut

Needle flag

Latch nut

Needle

2 Installing the Needle and the Needle TubingStep 1: Removing the Surveyor AS Needle Assembly

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Figure 3. Needle tubing assembly (P/N 60053-60102S)

Step 1: Removing the Surveyor AS Needle Assembly The Surveyor AS needle assembly consists of an integrated needle tubing and needle.

To remove the one-piece needle (with tubing) assembly

1. Set the XYZ arm of the autosampler to the needle removal position:

• For ChromQuest

From the Instrument Window, choose Control > Instrument Status. Click the Surveyor AS tab. Click Diagnostics, and then click the Direct Control tab to open the Direct Controls Dialog box. Select the Position Arm to Replace Needle direct command, and then click Submit.

• For Xcalibur

From the Instrument Setup Window, choose Surveyor AS > Direct Commands to open the Direct Commands Dialog box. Select the Needle Removal direct command from the list, and then click Apply.

The XYZ arm moves to the front center of the tray compartment, and then the needle descends to approximately one inch below its home position. Figure 4 shows the XYZ arm set to the needle removal position.

Externally-threaded flanged fitting (connects to the syringe valve)

Internally-threaded fitting (connects to the needle assembly)

16.5 cm Needle tubing guide

(Not drawn to scale)



Figure 4. View of the XYZ arm in the needle removal position

2. To detach the needle from the needle mount, pull the needle latch forward, an then slide the needle upward, out of the needle mount.

3. Detach the needle tubing from the bracket on the XYZ arm.

4. Send the XYZ arm to the back of the tray compartment:

• For ChromQuest

From the Instrument window, choose Control > Instrument Status. Click the Surveyor AS tab. Click Diagnostics, and then click the Direct Control tab to open the Direct Controls Dialog box. Select the Position Arm To Access Tray direct command, and then click Submit.

• For Xcalibur

From the Instrument Setup window, choose Surveyor AS > Direct Control to open the Direct Commands dialog box. Select the Position Arm To Access Tray direct command, and then click Apply.

5. Pull the needle tubing forward to remove it from the bracket on the left wall of the tray compartment. Figure 5 shows the location of the bracket.

The PVC retainer is the last item that secures the needle tubing within the tray compartment.

Solvent tubing clamp XYZ arm in needle removal position



6. Gently pull the needle tubing upward to release the retainer, and then remove the needle assembly from the autosampler.

Figure 5. View of wall bracket and red retainer for needle tubing

7. Dismount the syringe drive assembly from its three mounting pins (see Figure 6). Do not detach the syringe drive cable from the autosampler.

Figure 6. View of mounting pins for the syringe drive assembly

Wall bracket

PVC retainer (red or black)

Needle tubing

CAUTION Wear gloves to avoid skin contact with the solvent contained in the needle tubing.

2 Installing the Needle and the Needle TubingStep 2: Installing the Surveyor AS Plus Needle Assembly


8. Remove the one-piece needle assembly from the right side of the syringe valve (see Figure 7).

Figure 7. View of syringe valve, showing the needle tubing fitting

9. Remount the syringe drive assembly.

Step 2: Installing the Surveyor AS Plus Needle AssemblyTo install the Surveyor AS Plus needle assembly

1. Set the XYZ arm to the needle removal position as described in “Step 1: Removing the Surveyor AS Needle Assembly” on page 4.

2. Carefully slide the needle into the needle mount until the needle flag meets resistance, and then push the latch nut backward (see Figure 8).

One-piece needle assembly fitting

IMPORTANT Do not attempt to remove the needle unless the XYZ arm is in the needle removal position. The needle removal position allows you to slide the needle upward without bending it.

2 Installing the Needle and the Needle TubingStep 3: Installing the Surveyor AS Plus Needle Tubing Assembly


Figure 8. View of the needle assembly inserted in the needle mount

Step 3: Installing the Surveyor AS Plus Needle Tubing AssemblyTo install the needle tubing assembly

1. Measure the length of the needle tubing between the end of the internally-threaded fitting and the black shrink-wrap marker. The length should be approximately 16.5 cm (6.5 in.), as shown in Figure 3.

2. Connect the internally-threaded fitting of the needle tubing assembly to the 10-32 nut of the needle assembly.

3. Secure the needle tubing:

a. Thread the tubing through the XYZ arm bracket (under-over-under) as shown in Figure 9. Allow sufficient play in the tubing (see step 1) so that the XYZ arm can move freely within the tray compartment. The black shrink-wrap marker must be cradled in the bracket.

Latch nut

Needle flag



Figure 9. View of the needle tubing assembly attached to the needle assembly

b. Insert the two prongs of the needle tubing guide into the holes in the X-axis arm (see Figure 11).

Figure 10. View of the needle tubing guide connected to the X-axis arm

c. Set the XYZ arm to the back of the tray compartment as described in step 4 on page 5.

Internally-threaded fitting

XYZ arm bracket



d. Slide the tubing into the bracket on the left wall of the tray compartment (see Figure 11).

Figure 11. Interior view of the autosampler, showing the needle tubing guide and the wall bracket

e. Push the PVC retainer (red or black) below the stainless steel Y-axis runner (see Figure 5 on page 6.

f. Insert the tubing into the solvent tubing clamp on the front-left side of the autosampler (see Figure 4 on page 5).

g. Attach the adhesive cable clamp to the front of the wash bottle bracket, and then slide the needle tubing under the clamp (see Figure 12).

4. Connect the needle tubing into the right side of the syringe valve (see Figure 12).

X-axis lead screw

Needle tubing guide

Wall bracket



Figure 12. View of the needle tubing clamp and the syringe valve

5. After you install the needle tubing assembly, home the position of the XYZ arm:

• For ChromQuest

From the Instrument Window, choose Control > Instrument Status. Click the Surveyor AS tab. Click Diagnostics, and then click the Direct Control tab to access the Direct Controls Dialog box. Select the Go To Home direct command, and then click Submit.

• For Xcalibur

From the Instrument Setup Window, choose Surveyor AS > Direct Commands to open the Direct Commands Dialog box. Select the Set Arm To Home Position direct command, and then click Apply.

The home position of the XYZ arm is directly behind the wash station.

Needle tubingclamp

Needle tubing connected to the right side of the syringe valve

Syringe valve


3

Installing the Injection Valve

This chapter describes how to replace the Rheodyne injection valve with a Valco injection valve.

Required tools:

• 1/4-in. open-end wrench

• Phillips head screwdriver

To install the Valco injection valve, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Removing the Rheodyne Injection Valve

• Step 2: Installing the Valco Injection Valve

Step 1: Removing the Rheodyne Injection ValveTo remove the Rheodyne injection valve

1. If the autosampler is connected to an LC pump, turn off the LC pump flow if you have not already done so.

2. Disconnect the tubing from ports 2, 3, 5, and 6 of the injection valve. Use a 1/4-in. open-end wrench, if necessary. Figure 13 shows the tubing connections to the Rheodyne injection valve.

3 Installing the Injection ValveStep 1: Removing the Rheodyne Injection Valve


Figure 13. Rheodyne injection valve with fittings

3. Unscrew the two Phillips head screws that secure the injection valve to the autosampler (see Figure 14). Set the screws aside.

You reuse the screws to secure the Valco injection valve to the autosampler.

Figure 14. Rheodyne injection valve with fittings removed

4. Pull the injection valve forward, out of the column oven compartment.

Port 3 -To waste

Port 6 - To column

Port 5 - From pump

Port 2-Transfer tube

Phillips head screws

3 Installing the Injection ValveStep 2: Installing the Valco Injection Valve


Step 2: Installing the Valco Injection ValveTo install the Valco injection valve

1. Check the position of the injector drive. It should be in the inject position (see Figure 15).

Figure 15. View of column oven compartment without an injection valve

2. Ensure that the drive shaft of the injection valve is in the Inject position (see Figure 16).

Figure 16. View of injection valve, showing the drive shaft in the Inject position

Screw holes

Injector drive in the inject position

Holes for Phillips head screws

Drive shaft in the Inject position

Left

Right

3 Installing the Injection ValveStep 2: Installing the Valco Injection Valve


3. Insert the drive shaft of the Valco injection valve into the injector drive until the drive shaft clicks in place.

4. Insert the two Phillips head screws into the holes in the lower-left and upper-right corners of the injection valve mounting plate. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Figure 17. Valco injection valve

5. Reconnect the waste line to port 3 (see Figure 17).

6. Reconnect the tubing to ports 5 and 6 (Figure 17).

7. Connect a sample loop to ports 1 and 4.

Note A 25 μL sample loop comes with the Valco injection valve.

Note If you are controlling the autosampler from the ChromQuest data system, check the configured sample loop size after you upgrade the software to ensure that it matches the sample loop. If you make a Full Loop injection with an injection volume that differs from the configured sample loop size, ChromQuest stops the run.

Port 3 - Waste tube

Sample loop

Port 6 - To column

Port 5 - From pump


4

Replacing the Transfer Tubing and the Injection Port

This chapter describes how to install the transfer tubing, injection port, and retainer clip for the Surveyor Autosampler Plus.

To install the new hardware, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Removing the Transfer Tube and Injection Port

• Step 2: Installing the New Transfer Tubing and Injection Port

Step 1: Removing the Transfer Tube and Injection PortTo remove the Surveyor Autosampler transfer tube, injection port, and retainer

1. Use both hands to dismount the syringe drive assembly. Pull the bottom of the assembly straight out, away from the mounting studs, and then lift the assembly up and out of the tray compartment. Figure 18 shows the syringe drive assembly being removed from the autosampler.

Note Do not detach the cable on the back of the syringe drive assembly from the autosampler.

4 Replacing the Transfer Tubing and the Injection PortStep 1: Removing the Transfer Tube and Injection Port


Figure 18. Dismounting the syringe drive assembly

2. Unscrew the fitting that connects the transfer tube to the injection valve if you have not already done so.

3. Pull the one-piece fitting off the free end of the transfer tube.

4. Pull the free end of the transfer tube into the tray compartment through the hole between the tray compartment and the column oven compartment (see Figure 19).

Syringe drive assembly

Three mounting studs

4 Replacing the Transfer Tubing and the Injection PortStep 1: Removing the Transfer Tube and Injection Port


Figure 19. View of injection port, transfer tube, and injection valve

5. Send the XYZ arm to the back of the tray compartment:

• For ChromQuest

From the Instrument window, choose Control > Instrument Status. Click the Surveyor AS tab. Click Diagnostics, and then click the Direct Control tab to open the Direct Controls dialog box. Select the Position Arm to Access Tray direct command, and then click Submit.

• For Xcalibur

From the Instrument Setup window, choose Surveyor AS > Direct Control to open the Direct Commands dialog box. Select the Position Arm to Access Tray direct command, and then click Apply.

6. Remove the aluminum retainer from the wash station housing. Pull the retainer forward until the circular notch meets the screw, and then pull the retainer upward to remove it from the autosampler.

Washstation

Injection port

Transfer tube(with fittingremoved)

4 Replacing the Transfer Tubing and the Injection PortStep 2: Installing the New Transfer Tubing and Injection Port


7. Pull the injection port out of the autosampler (see Figure 20). Set the spring aside. You reuse it when you install the new injection port.

Figure 20. Removing the needle port retainer

Step 2: Installing the New Transfer Tubing and Injection PortTo install the new transfer tubing, injection port, and retainer clip

1. Slip the spring onto the transfer tube (see Figure 21).

2. Screw the injection port onto the transfer tube fitting, and then slip the spring over the bottom of the injection port.

Slot for retention clip

Washstation

PEEK injection port

Spring

Retaining clipfor PEEKinjection port



Figure 21. Connecting the transfer tubing to the injection port

3. Insert the injection port with spring into the circular opening located in front of the Wash Station (see Figure 20 and Figure 22).

Figure 22. View of the injection port for the Surveyor Autosampler Plus

Injection port

Transfer tube fitting

Spring

Assembled

22μL

Slot for the injection port retention clip

Washstation

Injection port

Alignment screw

Hole in wall between components

Transfer tubing



4. Align the retention clip with the slot located in front of the wash station (see Figure 22).

5. Using the retention clip to push the injection port down as you align the circular cutout in the retention clip over the alignment screw, insert the end of the retention clip into the wash station slot as far as it will go (see Figure 23).

Figure 23. Installing the retention clip for the injection port

6. Thread the free end of the transfer tube through the hole in the wall that separates the tray compartment and the column oven compartment, and then attach it to port 2 of the Valco injection valve (see Figure 24).

IMPORTANT Remember to configure the “Dead Volume” of the transfer tubing.

Slot in wash station

Injection port

Alignment screw

Retaining clip shown:- Aligned with slot in wash station- Pushing down on injection port- Aligned over screw



Figure 24. View of the transfer tubing connected to the injection valve

7. Remount the syringe drive assembly to the autosampler.

22µL

Port 2 ofValco injection valve

Transfer tube

Label on transfer tubing, for its “Dead Volume”


5

ChromQuest Upgrades

If you are using the ChromQuest data system to operate your autosampler, you must install one of the ChromQuest data system service packs provided in the upgrade kit, and you must upgrade the firmware version of the autosampler.

Firmware upgrade files have a .bin extension. The Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility enables you to download firmware files to your Surveyor instrument modules.

For the ChromQuest data system, the firmware files and the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade utility reside on the ChromQuest CD. Because they are not automatically installed during the installation of the data system, you must copy them to an appropriate folder on your PC.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Installing the Update Files for ChromQuest

• Updating the Firmware for the Surveyor Autosampler Plus

Installing the Update Files for ChromQuestYou can find the firmware files for the Surveyor Modules on the ChromQuest CD. These files are not automatically loaded to your computer when you install ChromQuest.

To install these files

1. Insert the ChromQuest CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. From the Windows™ Start menu, double-click My Computer.

3. Right-click the CQ icon to open the shortcut menu.

4. Choose Explore from the shortcut menu to access the contents of the CD.

5. Copy the contents of the Firmware folder to your ChromQuest directory.

5 ChromQuest UpgradesUpdating the Firmware for the Surveyor Autosampler Plus


Updating the Firmware for the Surveyor Autosampler PlusTo download firmware to the Surveyor Autosampler Plus

1. Prepare your system before you start the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility application:

a. Make sure you have the Surveyor AS firmware files that you intend to download and the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility on your computer. See “Installing the Update Files for ChromQuest” on page 25.

b. Make a note of the current settings of the rotary switches on the back panel of the Surveyor Autosampler Plus. You return the switches to these settings at the conclusion of this procedure.

c. Make sure that your autosampler is connected to your data system computer with the standard Ethernet connection.

d. Turn off the power to the Surveyor Autosampler Plus.

e. Use a small flat-head screwdriver to set the rotary switches on the back panel of the autosampler to 00.

f. Turn the autosampler power on. The Comm LED blinks amber to confirm that the Surveyor Autosampler Plus is configured for downloading the firmware.

2. Start the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility by double-clicking the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility application. The Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility window appears (see Figure 25).

Figure 25. Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility window with the Surveyor Autosampler device selected



3. In the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility window, initiate communication between the utility and the Surveyor Autosampler Plus:

a. In the Device Type box, select the Surveyor Autosampler option button.

b. Click Connect.

The status display at the bottom of the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility window indicates that a connection has been made (see Figure 26).

Figure 26. Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility, showing a successful connection to the autosampler

4. Under File Names, select the appropriate firmware files for the Surveyor Autosampler Plus:

a. Use the ROM Browse button to select the ROM file (ROM*.bin). The filename appears in the ROM box (see Figure 27).

b. Use the App1 Browse button to select the APP1 file (AS*.bin). The filename appears in the App1 box (see Figure 27).

IMPORTANT Do not interrupt the firmware download process. After you click the Connect button, do not turn off the power to the Surveyor Autosampler Plus or close the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility window until the download process is finished. If you terminate the connection during the download process or lose power to the autosampler, contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. The firmware board must be reprogrammed.



c. Use the App2 Browse button to select the APP2 file (AS*.bin). The filename appears in the App2 box (see Figure 27).

Figure 27. Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility, showing selection of Surveyor AS firmware files

5. After you select the appropriate firmware files, click Download and wait for the download to finish. The utility notifies you when the download is complete (see Figure 28).

CAUTION You must select a ROM file, an APP1, and an APP2 file. Your Surveyor AS will not work properly if these files are not downloaded together.

Note Once the message Download Completed Successfully appears, you can safely turn off the power to the autosampler and close the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility.



Figure 28. Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility, showing the ROM and AS* .bin files selected

6. To return to normal operation after you finish upgrading your firmware:

a. Close the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility to terminate the connection with the Surveyor Autosampler Plus.

b. Turn the Surveyor Autosampler Plus power off.

c. Set the rotary switches back to their original settings.

d. Turn the Surveyor Autosampler Plus power on to resume normal operation.

CAUTION Turn the Surveyor Autosampler Plus power off before adjusting the rotary switches.

Note The Surveyor Autosampler Plus will not connect to your data system when the rotary switch address is set to 00.


6

Configuring the Surveyor Autosampler Plus

When you configure the Surveyor Autosampler Plus from either the ChromQuest or Xcalibur data system, you must enter the correct values or select the correct settings for the following:

• “Dead Volume” of the transfer tubing

The transfer tubing has a label that specifies its internal volume. The internal volume of the transfer tubing is a value that you type in the Dead Volume box.

• Sample loop size

The Valco injection valve is shipped with a 25 μL sample loop. For the ChromQuest data system, type 25 in the Loop Size box. For the Xcalibur data system, type 25 in the Sample Loop Size box.

• Input signal polarities

If your Surveyor Stack contains a Surveyor LC Pump Plus, a Surveyor MS Pump, or a Surveyor MS Pump Plus, you must select the check boxes for the input signals. For the ChromQuest data system, select the Run Starts When Pump Ready and the Inject When Inject Hold Signal Is “Off ” check boxes. For the Xcalibur data system, select the Pump Ready Active High and the Injection Hold Release Active High check boxes.


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Completing the Upgrade

Your upgrade kit contains an adhesive label that you apply to the back panel of the Surveyor Autosampler Plus once you complete the installation.

If you are operating the autosampler from the ChromQuest data system, you must also install ChromQuest 4.0 SP1, ChromQuest 4.1 SP2, or ChromQuest 4.2 and upgrade the firmware for the autosampler. See Chapter 5, “ChromQuest Upgrades.”

Install the adhesive label as shown in Figure 29.

Figure 29. Back panel of the Surveyor Autosampler

Now that you have completed the upgrade, complete a brief survey about this document by clicking the link below. Thank you in advance for your help.

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including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:4957009, 5238654, 4953075, 5029065

Made in U.S.A.

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Aadhesive label for upgraded autosampler 33

Bback panel of autosampler (figure) 33bin files 25

Ccable clamp

attaching to the Wash Bottle bracket 10figure 11

CAUTIONSWear gloves to avoid skin contact with solvents. 6

ChromQuestGo to Home direct command 11Position Arm to Access Tray direct command 5Position Arm to Replace Needle direct command 4

ChromQuest CDfirmware files 25upgrade utilities 25

configuring the Surveyor Autosampler Plus 31Converter board, updating firmware 26

Ddead volume

configuring 31label on transfer tubing (figure) 23

drive shaft orientation (figure) 15

Ffigures

inserting the needle assembly into the needle mount 8needle assembly 3needle removal position 5needle tubing assembly 4needle tubing guide 10orientation of Valco Injection valve for installation 15PVC retainer for needle tubing 6

wall bracket for needle tubing 6file types, bin 26firmware downloads

cable connections 26file types 25rotary switch settings 26

Iinjection port

installing 20removing 20

injection valveinstalling 15removing 13

Mmoving the XYZ arm

to the back of the tray compartment 5to the needle removal position 4

Nneedle assembly

figure 3installing 7

needle port, replacing 17needle removal position, figure 5needle tubing assembly

figure 4securing 8

needle tubing guide, figure 10

Ppart numbers 1PVC retainer for needle tubing 6

Rreplaceable parts 1

Index


Index: S

Rheodyne injection valvefigure 14removing 13

Ssample loop size

configuring 31note 16

securing the needle tubing 8signal polarities, configuring 31Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility 26syringe drive assembly, removing 17syringe valve, figure 7

Ttools required to remove injection valve 13transfer tube

installing 20removing 18

VValco injection valve

figure 16installing 15

Wwall bracket for needle tubing, figure 6

XXcalibur

Needle Removal direct command 4Position Arm to Access Tray direct command 5Set Arm to Home Position direct command 11

XYZ armmoving to the back of the tray compartment 5moving to the front center of the tray compartment 4

Documents

Surveyor Plus Autosampler Upgrade Guide