Metrohm 889 IC Sample Center - Manual (Page 10)

1.2 About the documentation
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889 IC Sample Center
1.1.2 Instrument components
The 889 IC Sample Center has the following components:
￭ 2 sample racks
Each for 48 vials.
￭ Needle arm
With air needle and drives for horizontal and vertical positioning.
￭ Injection valve
With six connectors and two switching positions (LOAD and INJECT)
￭ Syringe module
For aspirating and transferring the samples.
￭ Cooling module (optional)
For cooling the samples.
￭ USB connector
For the connection to a PC.
￭ I/O interface
For output of an inject marker signal.
1.1.3 Intended use
The 889 IC Sample Center is designed for usage as an automation system
in analytical laboratories.
This instrument is suitable for processing chemicals and flammable sam-
ples. The usage of the 889 IC Sample Center therefore requires that the
user has basic knowledge and experience in the handling of toxic and
caustic substances. Knowledge with respect to the application of the fire
prevention measures prescribed for laboratories is also mandatory.
1.2 About the documentation
Caution
Please read through this documentation carefully before putting the
instrument into operation. The documentation contains information
and warnings which the user must follow in order to ensure safe opera-
tion of the instrument.
1.2.1 Symbols and conventions
The following symbols and styles are used in this documentation:
Cross-reference to figure legend
The first number refers to the figure number, the
second to the instrument part in the figure.