PerkinElmer OilExpress System Manuals

OilExpress System User’s Guide MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY Release History Part Number Release Publication Date L1050039 J December 2010 Any comments about the documentation for this product should be addressed to: User Assistance PerkinElmer Ltd Chalfont Road Seer Green Beaconsfield Bucks HP9 2FX United Kingdom Or emailed to: [email protected] Notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Except as specifically set forth in its terms and conditions of sale, PerkinElmer makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. PerkinElmer shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing, performance or use of this material. Copyright Information This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. 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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................... 5 About this Manual ............................................................................................. 6 Using this Guide ......................................................................................... 6 Conventions ...................................................................................................... 7 Conventions Used in this Manual ................................................................. 7 Part Numbers ............................................................................................. 7 Notes, Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................... 7 The OilExpress System .....................................................................................10 A Guided Tour of the OilExpress System ............................................................11 Power Switch and Communications Ports ....................................................12 The Liquid Autosampler ....................................................................................13 X – Y – Z Arm ............................................................................................14 Pumps ......................................................................................................14 Sample Injection/Wash Port .......................................................................15 Sampling Probe/Needle ..............................................................................15 Sample Rack .............................................................................................16 Solvent Bottle ............................................................................................16 Overview of the Sampling Procedure ..........................................................17 Analyzer Measurement .....................................................................................20 Analyzer Sample Compartment ...................................................................20 2-Port Flowcell ..........................................................................................21 FT-IR Liquid Autosampler for Oils: Specifications ................................................22 Warnings and Safety Information ........................................................... 23 OilExpress System Safety Summary ...................................................................24 General Safety .................................................................................................25 Location and Ventilation .............................................................................26 Mechanical Hazards ...................................................................................26 Electrical Safety .........................................................................................26 Samples and Waste ...................................................................................27 Laser Safety Regulations...................................................................................28 Warning Labels ................................................................................................29 Autosampler Labels ...................................................................................29 Warning Signs on the Instrument ...............................................................30 EMC Compliance ..............................................................................................31 EC Directive ..............................................................................................31 FCC Rules and Regulations .........................................................................31 Use of Flammable Solvents and Samples ...........................................................32 Heptane ....................................................................................................33 Material Safety Data Sheets ..............................................................................35 Unpacking and Installation ...................................................................... 37 Overview .........................................................................................................38 Instrument Requirements .................................................................................39 Unpacking .......................................................................................................40 Unpacking the Autosampler ........................................................................40 Unpacking and Installing the Sample Shuttle ...............................................41 Positioning the OilExpress System .....................................................................42 Installing the Liquid Autosampler ......................................................................43 Electrical Connections ................................................................................43 Installing the Fluid Line Support Arm ..........................................................44 Installing Racks (if ordered) .......................................................................45 Autosampler Tubing Connections ......................................................................46 Fluid Tubing System ..................................................................................46 Installing the Flowcell in the Sample Shuttle ................................................49 Waste Container ........................................................................................49 Installing the Syringe 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