3 manual operation, 1 moving the lift, 2 rotating the sample rack – Metrohm 824 Easy Sample Changer User Manual

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3.3 Manual operation

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824 Easy Sample Changer,

Operation

3.3 Manual operation

When it has been switched on the 824 Easy Sample Changer is in the

normal operating mode. The most important functions for manual op-

eration can be carried out by pressing a key.

3.3.1 Moving the lift

In normal operating

mode

STIR 1

STIR 2

The lift with the titration head can be easily moved up and down with

the <Ï> and <Ð> keys respectively.

Please note that the lift must be located above a valid rack position. If,

because of a possible mechanical influence, the rack is no longer in its

correct position then press the <RESET/STOP> key.

3.3.2 Rotating the sample rack

In normal operating

mode

PUMP 1

PUMP 2

The sample rack can be rotated counterclockwise with the <Í> key

and clockwise with the <Î> key.

For safety reasons the lift must be at or above the set rotating position

when the rack is rotated, so first move the lift upward or press the

<RESET/STOP> key.

3.3.3 Switching the stirrer on/off

2x <SELECT>

STIR 1

STIR 2

After the <SELECT> key has been pressed twice the <STIR 1> and

<STIR 2> keys can be used to switch the stirrers on and off. The

stirring rate of both stirrers can first be set under 'SELECT / Config’, see

below.

LEDs LED 1 and LED 2 show the status of stirrer connections 1 and 2

respectively (LED lit up = on).

3.3.4 Operating the pumps

2x <SELECT>

PUMP 1

PUMP 2

After the <SELECT> key has been pressed twice the pump connec-

tions 1 and 2 (each ±16 V) can be switched on and off with the

<PUMP 1> and <PUMP 2> keys respectively.

LEDs LED 3 and LED 4 show the status of pump connections 1 and 2

respectively (LED lit up = on).

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