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Waters 717plus Autosampler

Operator’s Manual

34 Maple Street

Milford, MA 01757

173-02TP, Revision 2

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NOTICE

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be

construed as a commitment by Waters Corporation. Waters Corporation assumes no

responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. This manual is believed to

be complete and accurate at the time of publication. In no event shall Waters Corporation

be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the

use of this manual.

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1993 WATERS CORPORATION. PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE

PUBLISHER.

LAC/E, PowerLine, and Waters are trademarks of Waters Corporation.

Millex is a trademark of Millipore Corporation.

Torx is a trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc.

The quality management systems of Waters manufacturing facilities comply with

the International Organization for Standardization International Standard ISO 9001

Quality Management and Quality Assurance Standards. Waters quality

management systems are periodically audited by the registering body to ensure

compliance.

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Attention:

The Waters 717plus Autosampler may be used for IN VITRO diagnostic

applications. This is a highly sensitive instrument. Read the accompanying operator's

manual before using.

When using the instrument, follow generally accepted procedures for quality control and

methods development.

If you observe a change in the retention of a particular compound, in the resolution

between two compounds, or in peak shape, immediately take steps to determine the

reason for the changes. Until you determine the cause of a change, do not rely upon the

results of the separations.

Attention:

Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Attention:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you must correct the

interference at your own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC

limits.

Caution:

For continued protection against ﬁre hazard, replace fuses with those of the

same type and rating.

Caution:

To avoid the possibility of electric shock, do not remove the power supply covers.

The power supply does not contain user-serviceable components.

Attention:

To meet the regulatory requirements of immunity from external electrical

disturbances that may affect the performance of this instrument, do not use cables longer

than 9.8 feet (3 meters) when you make connections to the screw-type barrier terminal

strips. In addition, ensure you always connect the shield of the cable to chassis ground at

one instrument only.

The Installation Category (Overvoltage Category) for this instrument is Level II.The Level

II category pertains to equipment that receives its electrical power from a local level, such

as an electrical wall outlet.

STOP

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Canadian Emissions Notice

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set forth in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques

dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A

prescrites dans les règlements sur le brouillage radioélectrique édictés par le

Ministère des Communications du Canada.

Symbols Used on 717plus Autosampler

Direct current

Alternating current

Protective conductor

terminal

Frame or chassis terminal

Caution, risk of electric

shock (high voltage)

Caution or refer to

manual

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Table of Contents 5

How to Use This Manual................................................................... 15

Chapter 1

Introduction ...................................................................................... 18

1.1 Description............................................................................ 18

1.2 Features................................................................................ 19

1.3 Components and Subsystems.............................................. 21

Chapter 2

Installation ....................................................................................... 23

2.1 Site Requirements ................................................................ 23

2.2 Unpacking and Inspection..................................................... 25

2.3 Changing Voltage Conﬁguration ........................................... 26

2.4 Connecting Fluid and Drain Lines ........................................ 29

2.5 Connecting Communication Cables ..................................... 32

2.5.1 Making Terminal Strip Connections........................... 33

2.5.2 Making IEEE-488 Network Connections.................... 39

2.5.3 Connecting RS-232 Output to Data Module.............. 40

2.6 Changing the Hardware Conﬁguration.................................. 41

2.6.1 Removing/Replacing the 717plus Cover.................... 41

2.6.2 Installing the Heater/Cooler....................................... 44

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2.6.3 Installing the Large Sample Loop.............................. 47

Chapter 3

Startup and Conﬁguration ................................................................ 50

3.1 Powering Up the Autosampler............................................... 50

3.2 Using the Front Panel ........................................................... 51

3.2.1 Accessing Menus....................................................... 52

3.2.2 Entering Operating Parameters................................. 54

3.3 Flushing the Autosampler ..................................................... 54

3.4 Calibrating the Seal Pak........................................................ 54

3.4.1 Purging the Autosampler........................................... 55

3.4.2 Auto Zeroing the Transducer...................................... 55

3.4.3 Calibrating the Seal Pak ............................................ 56

3.5 Priming the Needle Wash Pump........................................... 59

3.6 Conﬁguring the Autosampler ................................................ 60

3.6.1 Overview of Conﬁguration ......................................... 60

3.6.2 Setting Parameters for LC System Operation............ 63

3.6.3 Entering Hardware Changes ..................................... 67

3.7 System Veriﬁcation................................................................ 69

3.8 Power Down and Storage ..................................................... 70

3.8.1 Removing Buffered Mobile Phase ............................. 70

3.8.2 Powering Down.......................................................... 70

3.8.3 Storage...................................................................... 71

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Chapter 4

Operating the Autosampler .............................................................. 72

4.1 Overview of Operation.......................................................... 72

4.2 Preparing Samples ............................................................... 74

4.2.1 Preparing Samples.................................................... 74

4.2.2 Selecting Sample Vials.............................................. 76

4.3 Selecting a Needle Wash Solvent......................................... 77

4.4 Loading the Carousel............................................................ 79

4.5 Ensuring Reproducibility....................................................... 81

4.5.1 Overview of Reproducibility....................................... 81

4.5.2 Performing a Purge.................................................... 81

4.5.3 Performing a Compression Check............................. 84

4.6 Running Autosampling.......................................................... 87

4.6.1 Programming Auto Run ............................................. 88

4.6.2 Programming Step Functions.................................... 92

4.6.3 Using Auto Standards ............................................... 94

4.6.4 Using Auto Addition .................................................. 99

4.6.5 Using Auto Transfer ................................................. 103

4.6.6 Programming the Event Output............................... 110

4.6.7 Starting and Stopping an Auto Run......................... 111

4.6.8 Monitoring Auto Run Status..................................... 112

4.7 Making a Stat Run .............................................................. 113

4.8 Sampling Considerations.................................................... 116

4.8.1 Temperature Control................................................ 116

4.8.2 Microbore/Semiprep Injections................................ 117

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4.8.3 Injecting Viscous Samples ...................................... 120

4.8.4 Purging During an Auto Run.................................... 121

4.8.5 Using Buffered Mobile Phase.................................. 122

Chapter 5

Maintenance .................................................................................. 124

5.1 Defrosting the Heater/Cooler.............................................. 124

5.2 Replacing the Syringe......................................................... 126

5.2.1 Removing the Syringe ............................................. 126

5.2.2 Installing the New Syringe....................................... 129

5.3 Replacing the Seal Pak....................................................... 132

5.3.1 Removing the Injector.............................................. 133

5.3.2 Removing the Seal Pak ........................................... 134

5.3.3 Replacing the Needle .............................................. 135

5.3.4 Installing a New Seal Pak........................................ 136

5.3.5 Installing the Injector................................................ 137

5.3.6 Calibrating the Seal Pak .......................................... 137

5.4 Replacing In-Line Filters..................................................... 138

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 141

6.1 Safety and Handling............................................................ 141

6.2 Error Messages................................................................... 142

6.2.1 Informational Error Messages.................................. 143

6.2.2 Calibration (CAL) Error Messages........................... 143

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6.2.3 Carousel (CAR) Error Messages............................. 144

6.2.4 Heater/Cooler (H/C) Error Messages ...................... 146

6.2.5 Injector (INJ) Error Messages.................................. 146

6.2.6 Syringe (SYR) Error Messages ............................... 147

6.3 Troubleshooting Tables........................................................ 147

6.4 Troubleshooting Procedures ............................................... 155

6.4.1 Manual Syringe Purge............................................. 155

6.4.2 Valve Leak Test........................................................ 156

6.4.3 Manual Transducer Adjustment ............................... 159

Appendix A

Speciﬁcations ................................................................................. 162

Appendix B

Spare Parts..................................................................................... 165

Appendix C

Warranty Information...................................................................... 169

C.1 Limited Product Warranty................................................... 169

C.2 Shipments, Damages, Claims, Returns.............................. 172

Appendix D

Reproducibility and Solvent Degassing.......................................... 174

D.1 Factors Affecting Reproducibility ........................................ 174

D.1.1 Chemical Factors Affecting Reproducibility............. 174

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