Thermos TriPlus RSH Hardware Manual

TriPlus RSH

Robotic Sample Handling

Hardware Manual

P/N 31709640 Ninth Edition December 2015

TriPlus RSH, TRACE 1300, TRACE 1310, TRACE GC Ultra, and FOCUS GC are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and its subsidiaries.

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•installation

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Thermo Fisher Scientific declares, under sole responsibility, that the product as originally delivered complies with the requirements of the following applicable European Directives and carries the CE marking accordingly:

• Low Voltage Directive:2006/95/EC

• EMC Directive:2004/108/EC

• Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC … and conforms with the following product standards:

Safety

This device complies with:

• IEC61010-1:2010 3rd Edition | IEC/EN 61010-1 3rd Edition

• ANSI/UL 61010-1:2004 2nd Edition | CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004 2nd Edition.

• EN 61010-2-010:2003 | EN 61010-2-051:2003 | EN 61010-2-081:2001+A1:2003 | EN 61010-2 101:2003

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This device complies with:

• IEC 61326-1:2nd Edition | EN 61326-1:2013 | CISPR 11:5th Edition

• EN 61000-6-2:2005 | IEC 61000-6-2:2nd Edition| IEC 61000-6-3:2nd Edition am1 | EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011

• Conducted Emission, Subpart B. FCC part 15, §15.107(a) and §15.109(a)

Laser Class 1

The selected Class 1 Laser for the TriPlus RSH module Barcode Reader complies with the following regulations:

• 21 CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001

• EN60825-1:1994 + A1:2002 + A2:2001

• IEC60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001

FCC Compliance Statement

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CAUTION Read and understand the various precautionary notes, signs, and symbols contained inside this manual pertaining to the safe use and operation of this product before using the device.

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Thermo Scientific Instruments

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Notice on the Susceptibility

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Do not use radio frequency transmitters, such as mobile phones, in close proximity to the instrument.

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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

About Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

Power Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

Contacting Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiv

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Safety Alerts and Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Special Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Safety Symbols and Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Instrument Markings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Safety Information and Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii

General Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii

Electrical Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Laser Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

Other Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxi

Working with Toxic or other Harmful Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii

Biological Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiii

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiii

Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiv

Chapter 1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating and Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Sound Pressure Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hardware and Software Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

TriPlus RSH System Software Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2 Installation of the TriPlus RSH System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unpacking the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the TriPlus RSH Supports on the GC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Placing the TriPlus RSH on the Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installation of the TriPlus RSH System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing the TriPlus RSH Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Installing the Handheld Controller and Safety Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing the Purge Gas Pressure Regulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing the Tool Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing the Wash Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing a Tray Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installing an Agitator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing a Vortexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Installing a MHE Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installing a SPME Conditioning Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Installing a Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Installing a Liquid Cooled Tray Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Installing a Temperature Controlled Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Installing an OC Injector Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Inserting a LS Syringe into the LS Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Inserting a HS Syringe into the HS Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Installing the SPME Fiber Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Inserting a SPME Fiber Holder into the SPME Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Managing an ITEX Syringe and Trap Assemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting the Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Combining the TriPlus RSH to Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Establishing Communication with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Chapter 3 TriPlus RSH Defining Object Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Definitions of Teaching, Referencing, and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Slot Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Definition of Row and Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Definition of Vial or Well Position Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Definition of Inclination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

TriPlus RSH Modules Teaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Teaching TR Station Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Teaching ATC Station Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Teaching Standard Wash Station Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Teaching Large Volume Wash Station Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Teaching Solvents Station Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Teaching Fast Wash Station Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Teaching Tray Holder Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Teaching GC Injector Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Teaching Agitator Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Teaching Vortexer Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Teaching MHE Station Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Teaching SPME Conditioning Station Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Teaching a Barcode Reader Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Teaching Liquid Cooled Tray Holder Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Teaching Temperature Controlled Drawer Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

TriPlus RSH Tool Referencing and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Modules Teaching Step-by-Step Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Chapter 4 TriPlus RSH Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

The RSH Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Create Diagnostic Backup File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Create Configuration Backup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Restore Backup File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Update and Downgrade Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Update the RSH Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Downgrade the RSH Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Chapter 5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Working with Hazardous Material and Decontamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Sampler Removal from the GC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Emptying of the Waste Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

External Cleaning of the Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Cleaning the interior of the Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Cleaning of the LS/HS Syringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Cleaning the ITEX Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Maintaining a Fast Wash Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Maintaining an Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Maintaining a Vortexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Maintaining a MHE Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Maintaining a SPME Conditioning Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Maintaining a Barcode Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Maintaining a Liquid Cooler Tray Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Maintaining a Temperature Controlled Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Maintaining a OC Injector Actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

General Points Related to TriPlus RSH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

RSH Firmware Related Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

LAN Communication Problems using Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

LAN Communication Problems within Corporate Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

LAN Communication Problems Related to Network Interface Card (NIC) . . 146

Troubleshooting Check for LAN Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

System Status LED at Status Bar or at X-Axis Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

LED Status at Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Manually Removing a Tool from the Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Fast Wash Station Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Agitator Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Vortexer Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

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MHE Station Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

SPME Conditioning Station Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Barcode Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Liquid Cooled Tray Holder Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Temperature Controlled Drawer Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

OC Injector Actuator Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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Preface

This manual details informations for installing, defining object, interfacing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the TriPlus RSH.

This manual is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, “Specifications,” provides general specifications of the TriPlus RSH.

• Chapter 2, “Installation of the TriPlus RSH System,” provides informations for installing the TriPlus RSH System.

• Chapter 3, “TriPlus RSH Defining Object Positions,” provides the instructions for defining the teaching position of he TriPlus RSH modules, the referencing position and the calibration of the tools. The definition of these terms, and the Row and Column sample positions, are also explained.

• Chapter 4, “TriPlus RSH Firmware,” provides instructions for creating, copying, and restoring backup files, and for upgrading and downgrading the Control Software.

• Chapter 5, “Maintenance,” provides guidelines for maintaining the TriPlus RSH and its modules.

• Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” gives a quick overview of possible causes and recommended actions which can be taken to eliminate an erratic behavior.

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About Your System

Thermo Fisher Scientific systems operate safely and reliably under carefully controlled environmental conditions. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protections provided by the equipment may be impaired. If you maintain a system outside the specifications listed in this guide, failures of many types, including personal injury or death, may occur. The repair of instrument failures caused by operation in a manner not specified by the manufacturer is specifically excluded from the Standard Warranty and service contract coverage.

Power Rating

Tr iP l us RSH

• 100/240 Vac +/-10%; 50/60 Hz; 5 A max; 200 VA (400 VA when two Power Modules are required).

Detailed instrument specifications are in the Product Specification or Product Brochure.

Contacting Us

Thermo Fisher Scientific provides comprehensive technical assistance worldwide and is dedicated to the quality of our customer relationships and services.

Use http://www.thermoscientific.com address for products information.address for products information.

Use http://www.gc-gcms-customersupport.com/WebPage/Share/Default.aspx address to contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific office or affiliate GC-GC/MS Customer Support.

Safety Alerts and Important Information

Make sure you follow the precautionary notices presented in this manual. The safety and other special notices appear in boxes.

Special Notices

Notices includes the following:

IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal performance of the system.

Note Emphasizes important information about a task.

Tip Helpful information that can make a task easier.

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Safety Symbols and Signal Words

All safety symbols are followed by WARNING or CAUTION, which indicates the degree of risk for personal injury, instrument damage, or both. Cautions and warnings are following by a descriptor, such as BURN HAZARD. A WARNING is intended to prevent improper actions that could cause personal injury. Whereas, a CAUTION is intended to prevent improper actions that might cause personal injury, instrument damage, or both. You can find the following safety symbols on your instrument, or in this guide:

Symbol Descriptor

BIOHAZARD: Indicates that a biohazard will, could, or might occur.

BURN HAZARD: Alerts you to the presence of a hot surface that could or might

cause burn injuries.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Indicates that an electrical shock could or might occur.

FIRE HAZARD: Indicates a risk of fire or flammability could or might occur.

EXPLOSION HAZARD. Indicates an explosion hazard. This symbol indicates

this risk could or might cause physical injury.

FLAMMABLE GAS HAZARD. Alerts you to gases that are compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure and can ignite on contact with an ignition source. This symbol indicates this risk could or might cause physical injury.

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GLOVES REQUIRED: Indicates that you must wear gloves when performing a task or physical injury could or might occur.

CLOTHING REQUIRED. Indicates that you should wear a work clothing when performing a task or else physical injury could or might occur.

BOOTS REQUIRED. Indicates that you must wear boots when performing a task or else physical injury could or might occur.

MATERIAL AND EYE HAZARD. Indicates you must wear eye protection when performing a task.

HAND AND CHEMICAL HAZARD: Indicates that chemical damage or physical injury could or might occur.

HARMFUL. Indicates that the presence of harmful material will, could, or might occur.

INSTRUMENT DAMAGE: Indicates that damage to the instrument or component might occur. This damage might not be covered under the standard warranty.

LIFTING HAZARD. Indicates that a physical injury could or might occur if two or more people do not lift an object.

MATERIAL AND EYE HAZARD: Indicates that eye damage could or might occur.

READ MANUAL: Alerts you to carefully read your instrument’s documentation to ensure your safety and the instrument’s operational ability. Failing to carefully read the documentation could or might put you at risk for a physical injury.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES HAZARD: Indicates that exposure to a toxic substance could occur and that exposure could or might cause personal injury or death.

LASER HAZARD. Indicates that exposure to a laser beam will, could, or might cause personal injury.

RADIOACTIVE HAZARD. Indicates that the presence of radioactive material could or might occur.

For the prevention of personal injury, this general warning symbol precedes the WARNING safety alert word and meets the ISO 3864-2 standard. In the vocabulary of ANSI Z535 signs, this symbol indicates a possible personal injury hazard exists if the instrument is improperly used or if unsafe actions occur. This symbol and another appropriate safety symbol alerts you to an imminent or potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

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Instrument Markings and Symbols

Ta b le 1 explains the symbols used on Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments. Only a few of

them are used on the TriPlus RSH. See the asterisk.

Table 1 . Instrument Marking and Symbols (Sheet 1 of 2)

Symbol Description

Direct Current

* Alternating Current

Both direct and alternating current

Three-phase alternating current

Earth (ground) terminal

Protective conductor terminal

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Instrument Markings and Symbols

Frame or chassis terminal

Equipotentiality

* On (Supply)

* Off (Supply)

Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION (Equivalent to Class II of IEC 536)

Fuse

* Instruction manual symbol affixed to product. Indicates that the you must

refer to the manual for specific WARNING or CAUTION information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product.

Caution, risk of electric shock

* Caution, hot surface

* Caution, biohazard

* Caution, Laser beam

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Table 1 . Instrument Marking and Symbols (Sheet 2 of 2)

Symbol Description

* Symbol in compliance to the Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) placed on the European market after August, 13, 2005.

Safety Information and Warnings

This safety guide raises awareness of potential safety issues and general points for consideration for Thermo Fisher Scientific representatives during installation, and repair of the TriPlus RSH, or parts of it (following the life cycle principle), as well as for the end user TriPlus RSH in the lab during the learning phase, and in routine work.

IMPORTANT Read this section first before operating the TriPlus RSH.

General Considerations

• Before a unit is put to use, consult the TriPlus RSH User Guide and related documents under all circumstances.

• Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, could void your’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Be aware that if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protective and safety features of the equipment might be impaired.

• The repair of instrument failures caused by operation in a manner not specified by the manufacturer is expressly excluded from the standard warranty and service contract coverage.

• When for technical reasons it is necessary to work on instrument parts which might involve a potential hazard (moving parts, components under voltage, and so on.) contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific authorized representative. In general, this type of situation arises when access to the parts is only possible using a tool. When you perform a maintenance operation, you must have received proper training to carry out that specific task.

Electrical Hazards

Every analytical instrument has specific hazards. Be sure to read and comply with the following pre-cautions. They ensure the safe and long-term use of your TriPlus RSH.

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Safety Information and Warnings

The installation over-voltage category is Level II. The Level II category pertains to equipment receiving its electrical power from the local level, such as an electrical wall outlet.

Connect the TriPlus RSH only to instruments complying with IEC 61010 safety regulations.

The power line and the connections between the TriPlus RSH and other instruments, used in the configuration setup of the total analytical system, must maintain good electrical grounding. Poor grounding represents a danger for the operator, and might seriously affect the performance of the instrument.

Do not connect the TriPlus RSH to power lines that supply devices of a heavy duty nature, such as motors, refrigerators and other devices that can generate electrical disturbances.

Use only fuses of the type and current rating specified. Do not use repaired fuses, and do not short-circuit the fuse holder. The supplied power cord must be inserted into a power outlet with a protective earth (ground) contact. When using an extension cord, make sure that the cord also has an earth contact.

If the supplied power cord does not fit the local electrical socket and a replacement or adapter has to be purchased locally, make sure that only a certified power cord is used. Any power cord used must be certified by the appropriate local authorities.

Pay attention not to leave any cable connecting the TriPlus RSH and the chromatographic system, or the power cord close to heated zone, such as the injector or detector heating blocks, or the GC hot air vents.

Always replace any cable showing signs of damage with another one provided by the manufacturer. Safety regulations must be respected.

Do not change the external or internal grounding connections. Tampering with or disconnecting these connections could endanger you and damage the TriPlus RSH. The instrument is properly grounded in accordance with these regulations when shipped. To ensure safe operation, you do not must make any changes to the electrical connections or the instrument's chassis.

Do not turn the instrument on if you suspect that it has incurred any type of electrical damage. Instead, disconnect the power cord and contact a Thermo Fisher Scientific representative for a product evaluation. Do not attempt to use the instrument until it has been evaluated. Electrical damage might have occurred if the TriPlus RSH shows visible signs of damage, exposure to any liquids or has been transported under severe stress.

Damage can also result if the instrument is stored for prolonged periods under unfavorable conditions: for example, subjected to heat, moisture, and so on. Ensure that the power supply/controller unit is always placed in a clean and dry position. Avoid any liquid spills in the vicinity.

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Safety Information and Warnings

Before attempting any type of maintenance work, always disconnect the power cords from the power supply(ies) if optional devices are installed. Capacitors inside the instrument might still be charged also if the instrument is turned off. To avoid damaging electrical parts, do not disconnect an electrical assembly while power is applied to the TriPlus RSH. After the power is turned off, wait approximately 30 seconds before you disconnect an assembly.

The instrument includes a number of integrated circuits. These circuits might be damaged if exposed to excessive line voltage fluctuations, power surges or electrostatic charges, or both.

Never try to repair or replace any components of the instrument without the assistance of a Thermo Fisher Scientific representative. There are no operator-serviceable or replaceable parts inside the power supply(ies) or in the TriPlus RSH. If a power supply is not functioning, contact a Thermo Fisher Scientific representative.

The power supplies for the TriPlus RSH, the Temperature Controlled Drawer have the symbols I/O on the label for the power switch to indicate ON/OFF. If a Temperature Controlled Drawer is installed in combination with a TriPlus RSH, a second power supply is active in the complete system. Turning OFF the two power supplies, or pulling the two power cords in an emergency, stop the entire TriPlus RSH. It is important that the power supply(ies) is in a location where the power ON/OFF switch is accessible and easy to operate, and where it is possible to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply/wall outlet in case of emergency.

Laser Safety Information

Safety Warning for Laser Class 1 Product.

WARNING The installed Laser device is a Class 1 Laser Product. Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and international regulations.

CAUTION Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous laser light exposures.

The selected Class 1 Laser for the TriPlus RSH module Barcode Reader complies with the following regulations:

• 21 CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001

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Other Hazards

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Safety Information and Warnings

• EN60825-1:1994 + A1:2002 + A2:2001

• IEC60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001

The software contains a built-in safety time limit such that the laser scanning mechanism cannot be operated in AIM mode for more than 5 continuous seconds.

To avoid injury and possible infection through contamination during TriPlus RSH operation, keep your hands away from the syringe.

Do not operate the TriPlus RSH without the safety guard. The safety guard must be installed for safe operation. Do not place any objects inside the area of the safety guard. Keep away from the area around the safety guard during operation of the TriPlus RSH.

Danger of crushing to fingers and hands. To avoid injury keep your hands away from moving parts during operation. Turn off the power to the TriPlus RSH if you must reach inside a mechanically powered system with moving parts.

To avoid injury, observe safe laboratory practice when handling solvents, changing tubing, or operating the TriPlus RSH. Know the physical and chemical properties of the solvents you use. See the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) from the manufacturer of the solvents being used.

When using the TriPlus RSH, follow the generally accepted procedures for quality control and method development.

When using the TriPlus RSH in the field of chromatographic analysis, if a change is observed in the retention of a particular compound, in the resolution between two compounds, or in the peak shape, immediately determine the reasons for the changes. Do not rely on the separation results until you determine the cause of a change.

Do not operate on the instrument components that form part of the work area of the TriPlus RSH when it is in motion.

Use caution when working with any polymer tubing under pressure:

• Always wear eye protection when near pressurized polymer tubing.

• Do not use polymer tubing that has been severely stressed or kinked.

• Do not use polymer tubing, in particular no PEEK or Tefzel tubing when using tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), chlorinated organic solvents, concentrated mineral acids such as nitric, phosphoric or sulfuric acids, or any related compounds.

Do not use vials without a sealing cap, or microtiter or deepwell plates without a plate seal. Vapor phase from organic solvents can be hazardous and flammable. Acidic vapor phase can cause corrosion to critical mechanical parts.

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When sample vials have to undergo heating and agitation, it is important to consider the glass quality. Use high quality glass only. Remember that depending on the application conditions, high pressure can build up in the vial. Whenever a temperature greater than 60 °C is applied, consider the vapor pressure of the solvent used to ensure that no excessive pressure builds up. This is important when using a temperature above 100°C and especially at the maximum temperature of 200 °C. Be aware that solid materials can also contain volatile compounds such as water (humidity) which could cause build-up of excess vapor pressure.

Do not reuse headspace vials. During the process of washing the vial, micro-cracks can form which will weaken the glass wall and increase the chances of the vial breaking.

In case of a single fault situation where the temperature control of the Agitator fails, there is the potential danger that the device will heat up in an uncontrolled manner until it reaches the cut-off temperature of the over temperature fuse, in this case, 240 °C. Based on this single fault scenario, when working with flammable solvents, ensure that the solvent used has a flash point which is 25 °C higher than the maximum potential temperature (240 °C) of the Agitator.

When filling-up a standard reservoir or replacing a solvent such as a washing solvent, remove the solvent reservoir bottle from the system to avoid a possible spill over the instrument. Depending on the physical, chemical or hazardous properties of the solvent, use the appropriate protective measures for handling.

Working with Toxic or other Harmful Compounds

WARNING Before using hazardous substances (toxic, harmful, and so on), please read the

hazard indications and information reported in the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Use personal protective equipment according to the safety requirements.

Before using dangerous substances (toxic, harmful, and so on) read the hazard indications and information reported in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) supplied by the manufacturer, referring to the relevant CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) number. The TriPlus RSH requires the use of several chemical products with different hazard characteristics, which are present in vials and syringes. Before using these substances or replacing the syringe, please read the hazard indications and information reported in the MSDS supplied by the manufacturer referring to the relevant CAS number.

When preparing the samples, please refer to local regulations for the ventilation conditions of the work room.

All waste materials must be collected and eliminated in compliance with the local regulations and directives in the country where the instrument is used.

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Biological Hazards

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Safety Information and Warnings

In laboratories where samples with potential biological hazards are handled, you must label any equipment or parts thereof which might become contaminated with biohazardous material. The appropriate warning labels are included with the shipment of the instrument. It is your responsibility to label the relevant parts of the instrument.

When working with biohazardous materials, it is your responsibility to fulfill the following mandatory requirements:

• Instructions on how to safely handle biohazardous material must be provided.

• Operators must be trained and made aware of the potential dangers.

• Personal protective equipment must be provided.

• Instructions must be provided on what to do in case operators are exposed to aerosols or vapors during normal operation (within the intended use of the equipment) or in case of single fault situations such as a broken vial. The protective measures must consider potential contact with the skin, mouth, nose (respiratory organs), and eyes.

Maintenance

• Instructions for decontamination and safe disposal of the relevant parts must be provided.

It is your responsibility to handle hazardous chemicals or biological compounds (including, but not limited to, bacterial or viral samples and the associated waste), safely and in accordance with international and local regulations.

Any external cleaning or maintenance must be performed with the TriPlus RSH turned off and the power cord disconnected. Avoid using solvents and spraying on electrical parts. For the removal of potentially dangerous substances (toxic, harmful, and so on) read the hazard indications and information reported in the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) supplied by the manufacturer referring to the relevant CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) number. Use proper protective gloves.

When working with hazardous materials such as radioactive, biologically hazardous material, and so on, it is important to train all operators how to respond in case of spills or contamination.

Depending on the class of hazardous material, the appropriate measures have to be taken immediately. Therefore, the chemicals or solvents needed for decontamination have to be on hand.

Any parts of the equipment which can potentially be contaminated, such as the sample vial rack, syringe tool, wash module, and so on, must be cleaned regularly. The waste solvent from cleaning and any hardware which requires to be disposed of has to be properly eliminated with all the necessary precautions, abiding by national and international regulations.

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Disposal

When preparing for decontamination, ensure that the solvent or chemical to be used will not damage or react with the surface, dye (color) of the instrument, table or other nearby objects. If in doubt, please contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific representative to verify the compatibility of the type or composition of solvents with the TriPlus RSH.

Do not dispose of this equipment or parts thereof unsorted in municipal waste. Follow local municipal waste regulations for proper disposal provisions to reduce the environmental impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

European Union customers: Call your local customer service representative responsible for the TriPlus RSH for complimentary equipment pick-up and recycling.

WARNING The customer has to ensure that the TriPlus RSH has not been contaminated by any hazardous chemical or biological compounds including (but not limited to) bacteria or viruses.

Any part which had direct contact with the analytical sample must be identified and must undergo an appropriate decontamination procedure prior to shipping for disposal.

Potentially dangerous components are: Syringes, Vials and Well Plates. Any critical parts sent for disposal must be handled according to national laws for hazardous compounds.

The customer and the service engineer are fully responsible for enforcing these requirements. Thermo Fisher Scientific will hold the representative, customer responsible, or both, if these regulations are not observed.

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Specifications

This section provides general specifications of the TriPlus RSH.

Contents

• Electrical Specifications

• Physical Specifications

• Operating and Environmental Specifications

• Sound Pressure Level

• Hardware and Software Requirements

• TriPlus RSH System Software Requirements

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications and the various protection classes are provided in Ta bl e 1 and

Ta b le 2 .

Table 1 . General Electrical Specifications

Parameter Requirements

Voltage 36 VDC

Current 3.2 A

Fuse T6.3 A/250 V

Table 2 . Handheld Controller Power Supply

Parameter Requirements

Input line voltage Grounded AC, 100 V to 240 V

Input line frequency 50/60 Hz

Input power 4 A

Output voltage 36 VDC

Output current 5.55 A (total for two Outlets)

• Protection Class I — Describes the insulating scheme used in the instrument to protect the user from electrical shock. Class I identifies a single level of insulation between live parts (wires) and exposed conductive parts (metal panels), in which the exposed conductive parts are connected to a grounding system. In turn this grounding system is connected to the third pin (ground pin) on the electrical power plug.

• Over Voltage Category II — Pertains to instruments that receive their electrical power from a local level such as an electrical wall outlet.

• Pollution Degree 2 — Measure of pollution on electrical circuits that may produce a reduction of the dielectric strength or surface resistivity. Degree 2 normally refers only to non-conductive pollution.Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected.

• Moisture Protection — Normal (IPXO) – PIXY means that there is NO Ingress Protection against any type of dripping or sprayed water. The X is a place holder to identify protection against dust, if applicable.

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Physical Specifications

The physical specification for the TriPlus RSH with Standard are listed in Tab l e 3.

Table 3 . Space and Load Requirements

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Instrument

TriPlus RSH standard X axis 46

TriPlus RSH extended X-axis 46

TriPlus RSH standard X axis

Depth (Y-axis) Width (X-axis) Height (Z-axis) Mass

cm in. cm in. cm in. kg lbs

85 33.5 54 21.3 13.3

120.5 47 54 21.3 15.3

31.5 99

(Working Range)

TriPlus RSH extended X-axis

31.5 135

(Working Range)

About 20 cm (about 8-in.) of the orthogonal crossrail (Y-axis) are protruding the back of the GC.

Dimension of the entire working range including Handheld bracket

Dimension including the support legs [about 22 cm (8.7 in.) height]

Mass without accessories.

Operating and Environmental Specifications

These specifications are listed in Ta b le 4 .

53 (74)

20.9 (29)

29.3

33.7

25 55

27 60

Table 4 . Operating and Environmental Specifications

Parameter Requirements

Operating temperature range 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

Non-operating temperature range (transport or storage conditions) -25 °C to +65 °C (-13 °F to + 149 °F)

Maximum relative humidity 80%, non-condensing

Work environment Indoor use

Altitude Up to 3000 m above sea level

Mains voltage variation ±10%

Bench space At least 30 cm (12 in.) at the back.

Access to power switches and power cords. Clean, level, and smooth surface.

Clean, level and smooth surface. Solid bench plate.

Vibration Negligible

Static electricity Negligible

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Sound Pressure Level

The sound pressure level is listed in Ta b le 5 .

Table 5 . Sound Pressure Level

Parameter Requirements

Sound Pressure Level Measured value:

• TriPlus RSH (basic unit): 64 dBA

• TriPlus RSH with Agitator: 66 dBA

• TriPlus RSH with Vortexer without sample vial: 67 dBA

• TriPlus RSH with Vortexer with 20 ml sample vial inserted: 78 dBA.

One meter from the equipment in the direction of maximum sound pressure level.

According to UL 610107A-1, 1st Edition, clause 12.5. Limit < 85 dBA

dBA = A weighted sound pressure level

Hardware and Software Requirements

This section details the hardware and software requirements.

Computer Hardware Requirements

The computer hardware minimal requirements depends on the Microsoft Windows Operating System and, if applicable, on the MS.NET Framework software used. See recommendations from Microsoft. It is also important to consider the minimum requirements for the operation of the Chromatography Data System Software (CDS).

For operation of the TriPlus RSH, both an Ethernet (TCP/IP) and a USB communication port are required. The computer in use must be equipped accordingly: LAN or Ethernet IEEE

802.3 Industry Standard 10/100 Base-T. The network interface of the TriPlus RSH supports the Auto-MDI(X) protocol.

The USB Device/Client Type B communication port of the TriPlus RSH is currently not activated.

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USB Stick (Memory Drive)

Use a commercially available standard USB memory stick with at least 100 MB memory size. No special formatting of the drive (stick) is necessary; on the contrary only one partition must be defined. If two partitions are defined, subsequent errors occur, and the access to the system is denied.

Note Commercially available USB sticks with encrypting software installed, and secure USB drives, typically have two partitions. This type of USB drive cannot be utilized in combination with the TriPlus RSH system.

The following software types of the USB memory drive are compatible with the TriPlus RSH:

•FAT

•FAT32

• The software NTFS is NOT supported. If a USB Stick with this software is used, the stick will not be recognized by the RSH Firmware.

Specifications

Hardware and Software Requirements

• Starting with Firmware version 1.5.0 a USB Stick with software version 3.0 can be operated. With Firmware versions lower than 1.5.0, USB sticks can be operated with software version 2.X.X only.

• It is recommended to adjust the Allocation Unit Size as large as possible. There is a dependency observed between the Capacity Size and the size of the Allocation Unit.

Examples: USB Stick Capacity 4 GB with 4 MB Allocation Unit, or 16 GB Capacity with 64 MB Allocation Units. These combinations are valid; however a 16 GB Capacity with 8 MB Allocation Units is not working. The observed effect is that the USB Stick is not recognized within the 10 seconds time limit.

Note The Recognition Time is time used from the moment the stick is connected to the TriPlus RSH System until the USB symbol is displayed on the handheld controller (terminal).

Recognition Time of the USB Stick is:

• Firmware version < 1.5.0:Time-out after 10 s.

• Firmware version ≥ 1.5.0: Time-out after 30 s.

PC Software Requirements

All the software functionality such as Backup, Restore, or Update for the RSH Firmware are performed directly via USB interface using the USB stick. For these purposes, no specific software on a PC is required.

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Hardware and Software Requirements

For the operation of the TriPlus RSH with a Thermo Scientific Chromatography Data System (CDS), for example: Chromeleon, Xcalibur, ChromQuest, or Chrom-Card, a software driver is used. The specific requirements for operation of the integrated TriPlus RSH System in the CDS are outlined by the supplier of the CDS software.

For the operation of the TriPlus RSH in combination with Sample Control, the software from Microsoft MS.net framework version 4.0 (or higher) is required.

Configuring Windows for Firmware and for the CDS

When configuring the Windows Operating software for the TriPlus RSH, it is important to note that the CDS to be used in conjunction with the TriPlus RSH might require specific settings as well. These settings have to be matched for reliable operation of the analytical system. See the corresponding sections in the installation manual of the specific CDS.

Firewall or Virus Scanner Settings

In order to reliably operate the TriPlus RSH and the selected Chromatography Data System (CDS), it is necessary to turn OFF any third party Firewall or Virus Scanner software.

If for any reason a firewall must be activated; the TCP Ports 80, 64000, 64001, and 8194 must be unlocked.

Screen Savers

It is highly recommended NOT to use any Screen Savers.

Disabling Power Management

Depending on the Windows Operating System version and the default settings, the computer may enter standby mode automatically after a specified time if no mouse or keyboard activity is detected. Using this Power Save mode in the environment with laboratory instruments where unattended operation day and night is expected, will likely result in loss of data, interruptions of specific functions, or whole operations.

 To disable Windows power management

1. Select the Windows Control Panel

2. Select System and Security

3. Select Power Options

4. From Power Plan select the menu item Put the Computer to sleep: Never

Note Depending on the Windows version, the path or wording may differ slightly. The example given above is based on Windows 7.

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Preface

About Your System

Power Rating

Contacting Us

Related Documentation

Safety Alerts and Important Information

Special Notices

Safety Symbols and Signal Words

Instrument Markings and Symbols

Safety Information and Warnings

General Considerations

Electrical Hazards

Laser Safety Information

Other Hazards

Working with Toxic or other Harmful Compounds

Biological Hazards

Maintenance

Disposal

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Physical Specifications

Operating and Environmental Specifications

Sound Pressure Level

Hardware and Software Requirements

Computer Hardware Requirements

USB Stick (Memory Drive)

PC Software Requirements