Metrohm 863 Compact Autosampler - Manual (Page 5)

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863 Compact Autosampler ￭￭￭￭￭￭￭￭ III
Table of contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Instrument description ......................................................... 1
1.1.1 Instrument versions ................................................................. 1
1.1.2 Instrument components .......................................................... 1
1.1.3 PC-controlled operation ........................................................... 1
1.1.4 Stand-alone operation ............................................................. 2
1.1.5 Intended use ........................................................................... 2
1.2 About the documentation ................................................... 2
1.2.1 Symbols and conventions ........................................................ 2
1.3 Safety instructions ................................................................ 3
1.3.1 General notes on safety ........................................................... 3
1.3.2 Electrical safety ........................................................................ 3
1.3.3 Tubing and capillary connections ............................................. 4
1.3.4 Personnel safety ...................................................................... 5
1.3.5 Flammable solvents and chemicals ........................................... 6
1.3.6 Recycling and disposal ............................................................. 6
2 Overview of the instrument 7
3 Installation 10
3.1 Setting up the instrument .................................................. 10
3.1.1 Packaging .............................................................................. 10
3.1.2 Checks .................................................................................. 10
3.1.3 Location ................................................................................ 10
3.2 Connecting the mains cable .............................................. 10
3.3 Connecting a computer ...................................................... 11
3.4 Setting up the needle holder ............................................. 13
3.5 Installing the peristaltic pump .......................................... 15
3.6 Tubing and capillary connections ..................................... 18
3.7 Connecting a keyboard, printer and other USB devi-
ces ........................................................................................ 18
3.8 Remote connections ........................................................... 21
3.8.1 Connecting IC instruments ..................................................... 21
3.8.2 Connecting a 797 VA Computrace ........................................ 21
4 Automation sequences 23
4.1 Sample with air gap ........................................................... 23
4.2 Sample no air gap .............................................................. 24
4.3 Double injection .................................................................. 25