UltiMate 3000 Series:
WPS-3000PL (RS) and WPS-3000FC Autosamplers
Page ii Operating Instructions
3.5 Setting Up the Autosampler in Chromeleon ............................................................ 44
3.5.1 Loading the USB Driver for the Autosampler ................................................ 44
3.5.2 Installing the Autosampler .............................................................................. 46
3.5.3 Configuring the Autosampler ......................................................................... 47
3.6 Setting Up the Autosampler in DCMSLink ............................................................. 52
4 Preparation for Operation ......................................................................................... 53
4.1 Overview of Actions ................................................................................................ 53
4.2 Tips and Precautions for Connecting Capillaries ..................................................... 55
4.3 Installing the Wash Liquid Reservoir ...................................................................... 56
4.3.1 Connecting the Wash Liquid Lines for Online Degassing ............................. 56
4.3.2 Connecting the Wash Liquid Bottle ............................................................... 57
4.4 Connections on the Syringe Valve ........................................................................... 59
4.5 Connecting the Drain Tube ...................................................................................... 60
4.6 Removing Air Bubbles from the Syringe (Priming) ................................................ 60
4.7 Installing and Loading the Sample Rack ................................................................. 62
4.8 Loading the 5-Position Holders ............................................................................... 64
4.9 Equilibrating the System .......................................................................................... 65
5 Operation and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 67
5.1 Power-Up ................................................................................................................. 67
5.2 Status Screen ............................................................................................................ 68
5.3 Sample Positions ...................................................................................................... 69
5.4 Operation with Chromeleon ..................................................................................... 71
5.4.1 Connecting to Chromeleon ............................................................................. 71
5.4.2 Direct Control ................................................................................................. 72
5.4.3 Automated Control ......................................................................................... 74
5.5 Display Screens (Function Keys and Menus) .......................................................... 77
5.5.1 Showing the Function Keys ............................................................................ 77
5.5.2 Autosampler Menus ........................................................................................ 78
5.6 Operational Settings ................................................................................................. 85
5.6.1 Setting the Injection Mode .............................................................................. 85
5.6.2 Synchronizing the Inject Command with the Pump Strokes .......................... 88
5.6.3 Turning On Sample Thermostatting ............................................................... 88
5.6.4 Changing the Carousel Configuration ............................................................ 89
5.6.5 Setting the Injection Parameters and Starting the Injection ............................ 90
5.6.6 Turning On Leak Detection ............................................................................ 91
5.6.7 Adjusting the Screen Brightness or Contrast .................................................. 91
5.6.8 Recommendations for Operation .................................................................... 92
5.7 Special Chromeleon Functions ................................................................................ 93
5.7.1 Predictive Performance ................................................................................... 93
5.7.2 Defining the Needle Height and Puncture Depth ........................................... 95
5.7.3 Moving the Tray before Drawing the Sample (Tray Shake) .......................... 96
5.7.4 Operational Qualification and Performance Qualification ............................. 97
5.7.5 Automatic Tray Test ....................................................................................... 97
5.7.6 Automatic Sample Container Detection ......................................................... 97
5.7.7 User-Defined Programs .................................................................................. 98