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Introduction 

Instruction manual ATS4, Mar-16 

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Before first operation, check whether the voltage shown on the instrument 
matches your local mains voltage. The power cord may only be connected to a 
grounded, fused (not higher than 16A) outlet. Do not use extension cords without 
ground contact 

 

The exhaust of the internal vacuum pump is located at the rear of the instrument. It 
can be connected to a fume hood 

 

When working with the fluids of the instrument, be sure to take the appropriate 
caution (protect your eyes from direct contact with liquid) 

 

In order to avoid damage to the bottle and syringe connections these have to be 
tightened by hand only 

 

Avoid overflow of the waste bottle. The vacuum pump is damaged and liquid can 
spill 

 

Risk of finger squeeze between moving parts; be careful closing the door 

 

The instrument may be used only by properly trained laboratory staff 

 

The instrument may not be used in rooms with danger of explosions 

 

The instrument contains highly sophisticated electronics and optical parts. It may be 
operated only in a non-condensing atmosphere in the temperature range outlined 
in the chapter "Technical Data". Before installation and use, the instrument should 
be acclimated properly  

 

Use a damp lint free cloth for cleaning the instrument surface. Do not employ 
aggressive detergents 

 

Protect yourself and the instrument from electrostatic shock which can cause 
damage to the electronic parts 

 

Only authorized personnel may open the instrument. Service and repair is only to 
be performed by trained specialists. Use spare parts and consumables supplied by 
CAMAG only. The warranty is voided if parts from other sources are used. Check 
the service manual before you start service to reduce product-specific risks 

 

The power cord has to be removed before the instrument is opened. It is not 
permitted to work on an instrument that has been opened and is connected to the 
power supply 

 

Spare fuses must be of the type specified by the instrument manufacturer. It is 
forbidden to short-circuit or manipulate fuses 

 

If the instrument is found to be defective, it must be switched off and steps must 
be taken to ensure that it cannot be switched on by mistake 

 

If liquids penetrate the inside of the instrument, the power has to be disconnected 
immediately. Small amounts of liquid can be wiped off and/or dried by means of a 
hairdryer, with larger amounts of liquid a service technician has to be called. A test 
of functionality has to be performed in all cases 

Summary of Contents for ATS 4

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL AUTOMATIC TLC SAMPLER 4...

Page 2: ...n 9 Rinsing bottles 9 Gas air connection 10 Dosage syringe and needle 10 Mains connection 11 Connection to the PC and installation 12 The user dialog 12 Set baud rate 12 Set display language 13 Set LC...

Page 3: ...Mounting the baffle bridge with septum foil 19 5 Maintenance and troubleshooting 21 5 1 Handling of the HAMILTON syringe 21 5 2 Adjusting the spray gas pressure 21 5 3 Cleaning the spray nozzle 21 5 4...

Page 4: ...nterior parts of the instrument are under AC power Careless and improper use can cause injury Unauthorized manipulations can cause damage This sign indicates on instrument and in this manual that fail...

Page 5: ...efore installation and use the instrument should be acclimated properly Use a damp lint free cloth for cleaning the instrument surface Do not employ aggressive detergents Protect yourself and the inst...

Page 6: ...lectrical and electronic equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC To properly recycle the instrument or parts of it you are requested to send the equipment back to the distributor producer or an adequate c...

Page 7: ...yringe needle for contact application red 695 0065 Replacement seal for syringe needle 695 0046 47 Pkg of 5 695 0061 Replacement piston for 10 L syringe 695 0062 Replacement piston for 25 L syringe 69...

Page 8: ...and lift the instrument up carefully Never try to pull or lift the instrument by means of the transparent cover The cover is not connected with the instrument and will break Do not switch on power bef...

Page 9: ...e from acidic alkaline or other gas that may corrode metal or painted surfaces must be secured Other requirements Do not place the instrument in a location where the temperature undergoes significant...

Page 10: ...uirements exist before installing the instrument Power supply and ground Line voltage 85 250VAC see rating plate on instrument Frequency 47 63 Hz Power capacity 60 VA A grounded outlet should be withi...

Page 11: ...pressure to 6 8 bar 87 115 psi The right air connection is the outlet of the vacuum pump and does not need to be connected Dosage syringe and needle Determine the proper syringe needle for the specifi...

Page 12: ...e is correctly in place After mounting the syringe the syringe volume and the needle type must be entered into the instrument Procedure Press the DIALOG key on the instrument and choose with the keys...

Page 13: ...dialog you can select the communication Baud rate between the instrument and the PC the LCD language and contrast To enter the user dialog Hold down the DIALOG key and press the RESET key Release the...

Page 14: ...e setting Press the ENTER key to accept the current setting and move on to the LCD contrast selection Press the RESET key to quit the user dialog Set LCD contrast Start the user dialog according to th...

Page 15: ...objects in the instrument for instance below the sample rack 3 2 Check syringe and needle type Check if the syringe size and needle type is appropriate for your analysis method If not change the syri...

Page 16: ...t it touches the rear stage ledge and the positioning pin 4 in the middle of the stage Flip up the front stage ledge 2 and move the plate lift lever 1 back to the front Guide the lever with your hand...

Page 17: ...o below figure and may be left in place if only foils are being used The positioning of foils is similar to that of TLC plates Note also that the foil must be placed underneath the down holder and fir...

Page 18: ...rrupts the current application Starts the manual operations dialog to rinse the syringe reset the waste position or clean the rinsing container and spray nozzle RESET Resets and re initializes the ins...

Page 19: ...ection with ENTER The syringe is now filled with rinsing solvent 25 of this solvent is dosed into the spray nozzle and allowed to pour down into the waste container Then the spray nozzle is blown clea...

Page 20: ...d the type of the needle Accept your selection with ENTER 4 9 Stopping or resetting the instrument Press the RESET key This will abort all activities in progress and re initialize the instrument 4 10M...

Page 21: ...septum holder 5 attachment screws Position the new baffle bridge with septum foil and attach it with the two screws 5 Insert a septum foil 3 with the Teflon layer face down into the groove of the baff...

Page 22: ...bodies are exchangeable CAMAG recommends exchanging those parts regularly Check the CAMAG Maintenance Data Sheet for information of replacement cycles 5 2 Adjusting the spray gas pressure Spray gas f...

Page 23: ...ply samples from open vials use the optional baffle bridge with septum foil CAMAG part number 022 7460 see Fig 9 The septum foil CAMAG part number 022 7462 is inserted with the Teflon layer face down...

Page 24: ...wer cord Fig 10 Fuse holders 5 7 Troubleshooting During the filling of the syringe bubbles are visible The connection between syringe and needle is not tight Action check connection and tighten it The...

Page 25: ...ght Action Check lid and tighten it No syringe present Action Insert syringe and attach tubing Vacuum pump or valve for emptying waste container is defective Action Request service for vacuum pump or...

Page 26: ...ontact 220 Rack drive Movement over position limit was requested and aborted by low level driver Call your service contact 221 Stage drive Movement over position limit was requested and aborted by low...

Page 27: ...tto Call your service contact 1147 Lift drive ditto Call your service contact 1148 Syringe drive ditto Call your service contact 1154 Rack drive No start Call your service contact 1155 Stage drive dit...

Page 28: ...mm steps X drive stage Step motor 3200 steps rev 8 steps 0 1 mm Maximum speed 200 mm s with acceleration ramp Positions programmable 5 0 195 0 mm in 0 1 mm steps Gas supply External pressure 4 5 6 bar...

Page 29: ...sumable parts Part No Description Replacement cycle Heavy frequent occasional use 695 0061 Plunger 10 l syringe 3 6 12 Months 695 0062 Plunger 25 l syringe 3 6 12 Months 695 0063 Plunger 100 l syringe...

Page 30: ...61 467 34 34 Fax 41 61 461 07 02 E Mail info camag com CAMAG Germany Bismarckstra e 27 29 D 12169 Berlin Telephone 49 30 516 55 50 Fax 49 30 795 70 73 E Mail infoberlin camag com CAMAG Scientific Inc...

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