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ADVANCE CAROUSEL
GO TO CAROUSEL POSITION # __
INJECT POSITION
UP POSITION
To start an operation, press the number or use the arrow buttons to move to the
operation then press ENTER. Each operations are described below:
1. ADVANCE CAROUSEL – This will advance the carousel one position.
2. GO TO CAROUSEL POSITION # __ – Type in the position number of an
amino acid vial and press RUN to move it under the injector. Use two
digits when entering in position number.
3. INJECT POSITION – The injector will inject the needles into the capped
vial. This operation is useful in determining if the carousel is aligned
properly. Always have a vial in place when using this operation to avoid
damaging the synthesizer.
4. UP POSITION – The needles will return to home position.
WARNING: Needles can cause serious damage. Keep hands away from the
injector needles.
Press EXIT to return to the MANUAL OPERATION screen.
2.3.3 Reaction Vessel Control
The REACTION VESSEL CONTROL screen allows the synthesizer to
perform individual operations outside of a synthesis. To open the REACTION
VESSEL CONTROL screen from the MAIN MENU, press 2 for MANUAL
OPERATION then 3 for REACTION VESSEL CONTROL.
RV 1
RV 2
RV 3
FILL
SOLV 05
SOLV 05
SOLV 05
MIX
0:00:00
0:00:00
0:00:00
DISP
10
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10
REP
1
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The screen shows the three reaction vessels with four columns:
1. FILL – Choose an action (SOLV, DEP, AA or ACT) by moving the cursor
under the FILL column and pressing the ENTER button. The cursor will
scroll through the choices. Press the right arrow key and use the numeric
keypad to enter the number of seconds to deliver fluid.
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