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74108002-C Vision G2 Dissolution Testers Service Manual (Lo-Res)
74108002-C Vision G2 Dissolution Testers Service Manual (Lo-Res)
Service Manual
74-108-002 Rev. C
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that this manual does not answer. Please feel free to contact us at any time.
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Glossary
Term Definition
Abs. Absolute in general. Absorbance when referring to spectroscopy
ADD Auto Dosage Delivery
AF AutoFill
Aux Auxiliary
CSV Chinese Small Volume
DMC Digital Motor Control
Digital Temperature Probes, which reside in the AutoMag and are used for
DTP measuring vessel temperatures
Electrostatic discharge (a spark of static electricity, typically damaging an
ESD electronic board).
The first generation of Vision testers with a black and white touchscreen.
Some procedures in this manual apply to G1 testers. Please contact
G1 Vision technical support if there are any questions.
The second generation of Vision testers with color touchscreens. This
G2 Vision manual is focused on G2 Vision service procedures.
G2AP G2 AutoPlus or Vision AutoPlus. May also be referred to as NDS.
Legacy refers to SR8-Plus and AutoPlus equipment. Contact technical
Legacy support for issues.
Mag Short for AutoMag or AutoMagazine. May also refer to the SuperMag.
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PTFE Teflon or polytetrafluoroethylene
PVC polyvinyl chloride
PVDF Kynar or Polyvinylidene fluoride
RPM rotations per minute
RTC Real Time Clock
SS Stainless Steel
SV Small Volume
Temp Temperature
Total Indicated Reading. The total distance traveled by the needle on the
TIR gauge.
Vision-Enabled AutoPlus. A legacy AutoPlus that supports G1 Vision testers.
VEAP Contact technical support for issues.
4.2. Heater
1) Main Board: Serves as the processor for the heater, and connects the heater with
the main board of the tester.
2) Pump: Circulates the bath water through the heating element. The pump is on or off;
the speed cannot be regulated.
3) Heating Element: This heats the bath water.
4) Safety Sensor: This sensor is the first level of protection against overheating. If the
temperature of this sensor rises too fast the heater is shut off to prevent damage.
5) Over-Temperature Sensor: This sensor is the last line of defense against
overheating. Once triggered, it separates the circuit for the heater, preventing it from
working. It will reset after 10 minutes at room temperature.
No
Network No
IT personnel
determined problem Yes
was with network
No
Replace
mainboard in each
unit as
troubleshooting
measure to
determine if 1 or
both units had a
failure of the
network port
Power is on
for the
system, but
the display
is not visible Replace Display
Are cables
Cycle power connected to
main board?
No
Yes
Are Cables
Did Screen return No connected to No Reconnect cables
Display?
Yes
Finished
USB
transfers do
not work
No Yes Yes
Did replacement
Replace System
No Monument board
main board
resolve issue?
Yes
Finished
Is heater
No Turn on heater
turned on?
Yes
Cycle power on
heater and tester
Is cable connected
Reconnect heater
from Temp Control on
No to tester and cycle
tester to Temp control
power on both
on Heater?
Yes
Replace RS232 Replace Heater Replace tester
Cable main board main board
No
Replace Heater
Main Board
Yes
Yes
Swap RS232
Did problem Swap heaters Did problem Replace Tester
cable between No No
follow cable? between testers follow heater? Main Board
testers
Yes
Replace cable
No
Re-prime pump to
Evaluate heater remove any air Improvement if
No
pump for damage bubbles and position changed?
remeasure
Yes
Contact Hanson
Research to order
longer circulator
tubing 91-600-036
Motor not
Cycle power on Remove tester
moving or
tester and try Motor is? Not moving cover, verify motor
moving wrong
again. connection
speed
Contact HRC
technical support Motor Reconnect
No
for firmware and connected? motor
update system.
Yes
Yes
Replace motor
AutoMag does
not move up
and down
properly
Change system
Is system
Magazine configuration as
No movement configured for No
moves? appropriate and
AutoMag?
retest.
Yes
Wrong distance
Remove cover of
Is sample Correct sample tester and inspect
distance set No travel distance and AutoMag motor
correctly? retest connection
Yes
Reconnect
Is AutoMag motor
Is there a sound of Refer to How to No AutoMag motor
connected?
stalling/grinding when Realign the and retest
Yes
the magazine tries to AutoMag in this
move? manual
No
Is STEP LED Replace main
No
blinking? board
Recalibrate
Magazine and
retest
Yes
Replace AutoMag
motor
AutoMag does
not home
properly
See AutoMag
Does AutoMag
does not move up
attempt to move
No and down properly
when asked to
trouble shooting
home?
flow chart
Yes
No No
No
Contact
technical
support
Temperature
does not reach
setpoint
Allow tester to
stabilize for 1 hour
Check
temperature for
Heater and
Adjust heater
External probe
probe offset and
against NIST
recheck
thermometer
No
No
Tester takes
very long time to
heat
Ensure
expectations are
realistic:
~15 min for 32°C
~30 min for 37°C Replace
~60 min for 50°C heater main
board
No
Yes
See temperature
230V does not reach set
point flowchart.
No
Adjust offset of
Blank (up to 2.13) Is probe temperature temperature
Is probe
Probe Error blank/error, frozen, Wrong probe, if problem
plugged in? or wrong?
or --.-- (2.14 on) persists replace
probe.
Yes
Frozen
Unplug probe and
inspect connector
on main board and Cycle power on
probe system and see if
function returns.
Is probe
Replace
connector visibly Yes Yes
Probe
damaged?
If possible
Is main board
switch probe Did problem
No connector No
with another follow probe?
damaged?
tester
Yes
Replace
No
main board
Digital Temperature
Probe or Probes
(AutoMag) not
responding or shows
--.--
Yes
Yes
Remove AutoMag
and open so Plug Digital
Swap Probe or
Digital Temperature Does RUN
Yes Probes as
Temperature Probe board into LED blink?
appropriate
Probe can be tester
observed.
No
Yes
No
Replace heater
safety sensor
Heater gives
mains check
error
Contact facility
Replace over temp Replace heater
personnel to rectify
sensor element
problem
6.2.2. Heater
NOTE: This procedure assumes the firmware for the Vision Heater is 1.06 or
higher. If the heater firmware is lower than 1.06, consult Hanson Research
Technical support.
1) Connect the Vision Heater to the USB port of a computer using an A type to B type
USB cable.
2) Run program DSPROG.EXE located in step 4 from the Vision firmware upgrade zip
file.
3) If your device is communicating properly, you will see the following screen with the
status field displaying “Programmer is connected and ready” (highlighted area in
image below); otherwise, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Operator Errors
Error Displayed Cause
Auto Start time cannot be in the past Set Auto Start time in the future
Cannot communicate with the external
temperature probe Check external probe connection, ensure probe is not damaged
Cannot communicate with the magazine
or wrong probe configuration DTPs not configured or connected
Delay not valid at event <N> Review delay of event <N>
Desired offset is outside the range of - Check temperature with NIST thermometer; replace probe if
9.99 through 9.99 offset cannot be adjusted to be accurate.
DTPs need to be enabled for non-zero
Vessel Goal Temp Configure systems for DTPs or remove requirement from protocol
Illegal parameter at event <N> Review syntax of event <N>
Incorrect parameter value for Dilute Review syntax for Dilute command
Incorrect parameter value for Transfer Review syntax for Transfer command
Incorrect value for Backflush parameter Review syntax for Backflush command
Make sure your printer is configured and
online. Check printer configuration and connection.
Need Auto Dosage amount with Auto
Start. Ensure Auto Dosage Delivery Delay is set to 1 or more seconds
Need Auto Dosage with AutoStart Ensure systems are configured for ADD covers
No magazine Install magazine or set the protocol Magazine Travel value to 0
No Temperature Probes Install or connect DTPs or disable DTPs in the protocol
Ensure systems are configured for ADD covers or disable Auto
Not configured for Auto Dosage Delivery Dosage Delivery Delay in the protocol
One or more event times are beyond the
max test length Remove events beyond 999:00 hours
Pre- and Post-Run events can only be Ensure that Pre- and Post-run events are not set to repeat when
made one at a time creating the event
Printer diagnostic test failed Printer is not working or connected properly
Printer error Refer to printer troubleshooting flow chart
Printer offline or busy Refer to printer troubleshooting flow chart
Printer timed out Refer to printer troubleshooting flow chart
Protocol has no name Enter protocol name before saving
Protocol name already in use Enter a unique protocol name before saving
Re-entered password didn't match the
new password. Password change failed Ensure same password is entered twice
Sampling needs to be Manual Mode. Switch protocol to manual sampling
Heater Errors
Error Displayed Cause
BATH HEATER COMM FAILURE! Heater not turned on, connected, or failing
BATH HEATER INLET PROBE
ERROR! Inlet probe not responding
BATH HEATER MAINS CHECK
ERROR! No current through heater; turn off for 10 minutes and recheck
BATH HEATER OUTLET PROBE
ERROR! Heater safety probe not responding
BATH HEATER SAFETY TIMER
ERROR! Heater lost communication with tester; cycle power
BATH HEATER TEMP RISE ERROR! Heater temperature increasing too quickly; prime pump
Temperature control test failed Heater not turned on, connected, or failing
Miscellaneous Errors
Error Displayed Cause
Digital temp probes test failed Digital temperature probes not connected or failing
Error homing the magazine Refer to magazine troubleshooting flow charts
Error moving the magazine Refer to magazine troubleshooting flow charts
Drive motor test failed Main board or motor has failed or motor cables not connected
Magazine motor test failed Magazine motor not connected or failing
6.7.1.1. POWER (D3): Illuminates GREEN if the +24VDC, +5VDC, and +3VDC power
supplies are operating.
6.7.1.2. RUNA (D2): See table below.
Status Meaning
Blinks GREEN once per Executing firmware, main board is still
second working.
Off Main board is not working.
Solid GREEN Main board is not working.
Rapid blinking GREEN with Program exception/crash. Cycle power
DNLOAD (D2) LED on system.
6.7.1.3. DNLOAD (D1):RED rapid blinking with RUNA (D2) indicates a program exception
and the power must be cycled to clear it.
6.7.1.4. LOGO (D10):ORANGELED that mirrors the Hanson "spirit" logo on the front of
the system.
7.1.2.5. Procedure
1) Power off the Vision tester.
2) Remove the spindle shafts and cover for the tester.
3) Disconnect all electrical connections to the main board on the tester, both internal
and external.
4) Remove the ground screw and ground wire.
7.1.3.5. Procedure
1) Power off the Vision tester
2) Remove the spindle shafts and cover for the tester
3) Remove the screws securing the monument assembly in place using the 5/32 hex
key.
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4) Remove the monument cable and logo cable
5) Loosen the 2 screws holding the monument board in place; it is not necessary to
remove the monument board from the display bezel.
7) Gently press on the bottom of the Display bezel and for the display bezel down and
out of the monument. Take care not to damage the monument board in the process.
8) Remove the 4 screws securing the display to the display bezel.
9) Disconnect the display cable from the monument board.
10) Remove the display.
11) Install the display cable in the new display COM2. The connectors are keyed such
that it can only be installed in one direction.
12) Install the new display into the display bezel, secure with the 4 screws removed in
step 8.
13) Slide the display bezel back into place inside the monument; take care not to
damage the monument board.
14) With the display bezel and monument board properly aligned, install and tighten the
screws removed in step 6.
15) Tighten the screws securing the monument board in place.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the screws as they will pull out the inserts in the
bezel, requiring a replacement.
16) Install the logo cable to the LOGO port on the monument board. Connectors are
keyed to only fit in one direction.
17) Install the monument cable. Connectors are keyed to only fit in one direction.
18) Install the monument to the drive plate using the screws removed in step 3.
19) Reinstall the cover.
7.1.4.5. Procedure
1) Backup protocols and users to a USB flash drive; refer to the Vision G2 Dissolution
Testers User Guide as needed.
2) Print the system configuration; refer to the Vision G2 Dissolution Testers User Guide
as needed.
3) Power off the Vision tester.
4) Remove the spindle shafts and cover on the tester.
5) Remove the screws securing the monument assembly in place using the 5/32 hex
key.
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6) Remove the monument cable and logo cable.
7.2.1.5. Procedure
1) Turn off Vision tester.
2) Remove spindle shafts and top cover from Vision tester.
3) Unplug the motor connector from the tester main board.
4) Remove the clip holding the motor cable in place located just below the main board.
7.2.2.5. Procedure
1) Turn off the Vision Tester.
2) Remove spindle shafts and top cover.
3) Loosen the belt idler(s) to remove the existing belt.
a. Elite 8
b. Classic 6
4) Install the new belts in the same route as the pictures from step 3.
5) Tighten the idlers.
7.2.3.5. Procedure
1) Remove the spindle shafts and top cover.
2) Remove the drive belt by loosening the belt idlers.
3) Remove each of the upper o-rings by using the tool to hook it through the slot and
pull it out.
5) When inserting the new o-rings, it is best to fold them in half as in the photo below.
The visible side can usually be started in the groove of the spindle.
6) The top o-ring should be started using the technique in step 5, then massaged into
place using the o-ring tool.
7) It is recommended that a spindle shaft be used to assist with insertion of the lower
o-ring. The o-ring can be started as described in step 5, and then massaged into
place using the o-ring tool.
8) Slide a spindle shaft through the spindle to ensure both o-rings are properly in place.
If the spindle shaft feels like it is blocked, check the o-ring to ensure that it is not
twisted or out of place. Use silicone grease if necessary.
7.3.1.5. Procedure
1) Leveling the drive plate
a. Prior to alignment, a “super reset” must be performed on the digital level (see
Digital Level Kit User Guide for instructions).
b. Verify that the drive plate is parallel to the vessel plate. If it is not, use the
adjustment screws on the drive plate to accomplish this.
c. The difference between the drive plate and the vessel plate should not exceed
0.10° on the digital level.
d. Place the digital level at the front of the vessel plate. Allow 30 seconds for the
level to settle and display an accurate reading.
e. Perform these steps on all four sides of the drive plate and vessel plate.
2) Centering the drive plate to the base plate
a. Place the centering rings into vessel positions 1, 2, 5 and 6. Verify that the
centering rings are seated correctly.
b. Place the centering shafts in the corresponding spindles.
b. Once the high point has been identified, note the TIR of the spindle.
c. The TIR will indicate what adjustment screws will need to be adjusted.
d. Tighten the adjustment screws that correspond to the high point and TIR. Tighten
the screws in pairs; this will prevent the spindle from warping or becoming
damaged.
e. Repeat this process for all spindles needed.
7.3.2.5. Procedure
1) In position 1, place the gauge and gauge shaft. Set the gauge so it is touching the
centering ring. Rotate the spindle 360° from the pulley. Record the location of the
high spot.
2) Once the high point has been identified, note the TIR of the spindle.
3) The TIR will indicate what adjustment screws will need to be adjusted.
4) Tighten the adjustment screws that correspond to the high point and TIR. Tighten the
screws in pairs; this will prevent the spindle from warping or becoming damaged.
5) Repeat this process for all spindles needed.
7.3.3.5. Procedure
1) Remove spindle shafts and top cover from tester.
2) Locate the tensioners for the trigger cable, and if necessary adjust them so that there
is no tension on the cable.
7.3.4.5. Procedure
1) Remove spindle shafts and top cover from tester.
2) Locate the tensioners for the trigger cable, and if necessary adjust them so that the
locking pin is retracted and the drive head can move freely.
3) Loosen the 4 screws securing the position bar in place using the 5/32 wrench.
4) Adjust the cable tensioners from step 2 to release the locking pin mechanism.
5) Adjust the drive head so that the locking pin goes into the lowest position of the
position bar.
6) Lower the drive head into the lowest position with the position bar and locking pin
engaged.
7) Tighten the lowest screw to secure the position bar in place.
8) Release the locking pin and raise the drive head to the highest locking position. If
necessary move the position bar side to side to get the locking pin to engage.
9) Tighten the uppermost screw.
10) Lower the drive head to each position and ensure the locking pin engages the
position bar properly. Adjust the position bar as necessary.
7.3.5.5. Procedure
1) Install either a paddle or basket shaft with basket into the spindle shaft.
2) Place a height gauge in the bottom of the vessel of the position which needs
adjustment.
3) Using the 7/64 in. hex key, loosen the bolt on the spindle shaft clamp.
4) Adjust the spindle clamp so that it is properly engaged to the spindle. Make sure the
paddle or basket is still resting on top of the height gauge.
5) Tighten the spindle clamp using the hex key.
7.4.1.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect heater from tester and move to a suitable work area.
2) Remove the 4 screws securing the back cover.
3) Gently lower the rear cover of the heater, taking care not to damage any connectors
or wires.
5) Disconnect the ribbon cable labeled DTPIN (2 in photo) from the heater main board.
6) Loosen the fitting securing the probe in place and slide out the probe.
7) Insert the new probe and tighten the fitting.
8) Connect the ribbon cable of the new probe to the port labeled DTPIN (2 in photo) on
the heater main board.
9) If necessary apply a new cable tie to secure the cables.
10) Reattach the rear cover to the heater.
11) Reinstall the heater to the tester.
12) Re-prime the pump.
7.4.2.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect heater from tester and move to a suitable work area.
2) Remove the 4 screws securing the back cover.
3) Gently lower the rear cover of the heater, taking care not to damage any connectors
or wires.
4) It is recommended, but not required, that all connections to the main board be
removed and it be placed to the side of the work area.
5) Locate the safety sensor attached to the heater element.
NOTE: Base Cabinet Assembly was removed from housing for photo. This is
not required.
7.4.3.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect heater from tester and move to a suitable work area.
2) Remove the 4 screws securing the back cover.
3) Gently lower the rear cover of the heater, taking care not to damage any connectors
or wires.
4) It is recommended, but not required, that all connections to the main board be
removed and it be placed to the side of the work area.
5) Locate the over-temperature sensor attached to the heater element.
6) Use a pair of wire cutters to cut the cable tie securing the over-temperature sensor to
the heater element.
7) Using either a standard (flat) screw driver or a ¼ in. socket loosen the tube clamps
and slide out the probe.
8) Insert the replacement probe under the tube clamps. Align it so that it is resting on
the heating element.
9) Tighten the tube clamp so that the probe is secure
NOTE: Over-tightening the clamp may result in damage to the probe and/or
heating element.
10) Replace any cable ties if necessary.
11) Reconnect the main board to the base cabinet assembly
a. Heater, pump, and over-temperature sensor are keyed to only fit one way in the
connector.
b. Safety sensor should be attached to the port labeled “DTPOUT” on the heater
main board.
c. Heater sensor should be attached to the port labeled “DTPIN” on the heater main
board.
12) Reinstall the rear cover of the heater assembly.
13) Reconnect heater to tester.
14) Re-prime the pump.
7.4.4.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect heater from tester and move to a suitable work area.
2) Remove the external tubing and hose clamps, and then drain the heater.
3) Remove the 4 screws securing the back cover.
b. Nut #2
8) Carefully remove the base cabinet assembly from the housing by lifting it up and to
the left.
9) Remove the hose clamps connected to the pump.
7.4.5.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect heater from tester and move to a suitable work area.
2) Remove the external tubing and hose clamps, and then drain the heater.
4) Gently lower the rear cover of the heater, taking care not to damage any connectors
or wires.
5) Disconnect the main board from the base cabinet assembly and place it to the side.
6) Using the 7/16 in. socket, remove the two nuts securing the base cabinet assembly
to the housing.
a. Nut #1
7) Remove the external hose fitting using the adjustable crescent wrench.
8) Carefully remove the base cabinet assembly from the housing by lifting it up and to
the left.
13) Slide the heater element out of the tube and off the base.
14) Slide the new heater element into the tube and secure it to the base using the
screws removed in step 12.
15) Reinstall the hose clamp removed in step 11.
16) Reinstall the over-temperature sensor and secure it with 2 hose clamps and a cable
tie as shown in the photo below.
18) Reinstall the base cabinet assembly back into the heater housing.
19) Install the external hose fitting removed in step 7. If necessary wrap threads in
Teflon tape prior to installation.
20) Install the two nuts removed in step 6.
21) Restore all the connections between the heater main board and the base cabinet
assembly.
a. Heater, pump, and over-temperature sensor are keyed to only fit one way in the
connector.
b. Safety sensor should be attached to the port labeled “DTPOUT” on the heater
main board.
c. Heater sensor should be attached to the port labeled “DTPIN” on the heater main
board.
22) Reinstall the main board to the back of the heater.
23) Reconnect the heater to the tester.
24) Prime the pump before operation.
7.4.6.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect heater from tester and move to a suitable work area.
2) Remove the external tubing and hose clamps, and then drain the heater.
3) Remove the 4 screws securing the back cover.
4) Gently lower the rear cover of the heater, taking care not to damage any connectors
or wires.
5) Put on a grounding strap and attach it to an appropriate ground.
6) Disconnect the main board from the base cabinet assembly.
7.5.1.5. Procedure
1) Locate the damaged part of the liquid line.
2) Cut on either side of the damaged part of the tubing.
7.5.2.5. Procedure
1) Support the SuperMag between the probes and high enough for the end of the
probes to clear the work surface. The handles should be facing forward.
2) Remove the 8 Phillips-head screws on the top of the main cover.
3) Position the shifter handles near the center position.
4) Pivot the back of the rear cover up, using the shifter handles as the pivot point, while
guiding the tubing harness grommet out of the cover slot.
5) Slide the cover toward you off the shifter handles.
6) IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, take careful note of the tubing and cable
routing within the SuperMag. Sweep the shifter handles through their range of
motion to see how the tubing and cables are set up for proper movement.
7) If installed, disconnect the DTPs at the magazine board, noting the routing of the
cables.
8) Disconnect the tubing harness at the colored connectors, noting the routing of the
tubing.
9) Remove the individual tube lines from the plastic clips on the stainless steel cable
shield.
10) Remove the two 10-32 screws on each cable shield and remove the shields.
11) With the shifter assembly now exposed, remove the two 8-32 socket head screws
from the bottom of the magazine cover.
12) Remove the shifter assemblies from the base plate.
13) Remove the sample probes and fittings from the shifter assemblies, noting the
location of the fitting colors.
7.5.3.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect tubing harness from the installed auto sampler.
2) Remove the screw securing the tubing harness to the underside of the drive head.
3) Remove the spindle shafts from the Elite 8 and then remove the drive head cover.
4) If applicable, power off the Elite 8 and remove the cable for the digital temperature
probes from the original AutoMag/SuperMag.
5) Power on the Elite 8 and use the controls to lower the AutoMag/SuperMag to ADD
level.
6) Power off the Elite 8.
7) Disconnect the AutoMag/SuperMag motor from the Vision main board.
8) Turn the motor screw by hand until the AutoMag/SuperMag slides off.
9) Remove the old AutoMag motor.
10) Loosen the guide rod assemblies on either side of the drive head.
11) Install the new AutoMag motor in the center of the drive plate. Align the washers so
that the mounting screw passes through them to the drive plate.
12) Tighten the motor gently.
Guide rods
Motor screw
14) Route the AutoMag motor cable under the drive belt by securing it to the clip located
on the drive plate.
15) If vessel temperature probes are installed in the AutoMag/SuperMag, the cable for
them can be connected to the Mag port located on the back of the tester main board.
16) Power on the Elite 8. Navigate to the system configuration and configure the system
as appropriate.
17) Navigate to the Magazine Calibration screen under Tools.
19) Tighten the screws securing the guide rods in place with the AutoMag in the home
position.
20) Reinstall the drive head cover and spindle shafts.
21) Perform the magazine calibration procedure in the Vision Dissolution Testers User
Guide.
7.5.4.5. Procedure
1) Remove the spindle shafts from the Elite 8 and then remove the drive head cover.
2) If applicable power off the Elite 8 and remove the cable for the digital temperature
probes from the original AutoMag/SuperMag.
3) Power on the Elite 8 and use the controls to lower the AutoMag/SuperMag to ADD
level.
4) Power off the Elite 8.
5) Disconnect the AutoMag/SuperMag motor from the Vision main board.
6) Turn the motor screw by hand until the AutoMag/SuperMag slides off.
7) Loosen the guide rod assemblies on either side of the drive head.
13) Tighten the screws securing the guide rods in place with the AutoMag in the home
position.
14) Reinstall the drive head cover and spindle shafts.
7.5.5.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect tubing harness from the installed autosampler.
2) Remove the screw securing the tubing harness to the underside of the drive head.
3) Remove the spindle shafts from the Elite 8 and then remove the drive head cover.
4) Power off the Elite 8 and remove the cable for the digital temperature probes from
the original AutoMag/SuperMag.
5) Power on the Elite 8 and use the controls to lower the AutoMag/SuperMag to ADD
level.
6) Power off the Elite 8.
7) Disconnect the AutoMag/SuperMag motor from the Vision main board.
8) Turn the motor screw by hand until the AutoMag/SuperMag slides off.
9) AutoMag (for SuperMag proceed to step 10)
a. Remove the screws on the top of each end of the AutoMag.
b. Gently lift the upper cover away from the lower cover.
c. Unplug bad DTP from the magazine board in the center of the AutoMag.
d. Grasp the DTP nut and loosen it from the DTP probe. If the nut is too stiff, a pair
of pliers may be necessary. Once the nut is loosened, remove it by hand.
e. Insert the new DTP in the same orientation as the old DTP.
f. Secure the new DTP in place with a nut (74-105-144)
g. Connect the new DTP to the magazine board routing the cable as appropriate to
prevent damage.
h. Reattach the upper cover and secure with the 2 screws removed in step a.
i. Proceed to step 11.
10) SuperMag
a. Remove the 8 Phillips-head screws on the top of the main cover.
b. Position the shifter handles near the center position.
c. Pivot the back of the rear cover up, using the shifter handles as the pivot point,
while guiding the tubing harness grommet out of the cover slot.
d. Slide the cover toward you off the shifter handles.
e. IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, take careful note of the tubing and cable
routing within the SuperMag. Sweep the shifter handles through their
12) Power on the Elite 8. Navigate to the system configuration and configure the system
as appropriate.
13) Navigate to the Magazine Calibration screen under Tools.
7.5.5.7. Notes
1) None
7.5.6.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect tubing harness from the installed autosampler.
2) Remove the screw securing the tubing harness to the underside of the drive head.
3) Remove the spindle shafts from the Elite 8 and then remove the drive head cover.
4) Power off the Elite 8 and remove the cable for the digital temperature probes from
the original AutoMag/SuperMag.
5) Power on the Elite 8 and use the controls to lower the AutoMag to ADD level.
6) Power off the Elite 8.
7) Disconnect the AutoMag/SuperMag motor from the Vision main board.
8) Turn the motor screw by hand until the AutoMag/SuperMag slides off.
9) Remove the 2 screws on top of the AutoMag and slide the top cover off.
10) Remove the sample probe and colored fitting from the sample block to be replaced.
11) Remove the screw on the lower cover which secures the sample block in place. The
screws are marked in the following photo next to their respective sample probes.
18) If vessel temperature probes are installed in the AutoMag/SuperMag, the cable for
them can be connected to the Mag port located on the back of the tester main board.
19) Navigate to the Magazine Calibration screen under Tools.
20) Press the Home button to home the magazine.
21) Tighten the screws securing the guide rods in place with the AutoMag in the home
position.
22) Reinstall the drive head cover and spindle shafts.
7.5.6.7. Notes
1) For replacement of block in a SuperMag, refer to the Replacement of Shifter
Assembly.
7.5.7.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect tubing harness from the installed autosampler.
2) Remove the screw securing the tubing harness to the underside of the drive head.
3) Remove the spindle shafts from the Elite 8 and then remove the drive head cover.
4) Power off the Elite 8 and remove the cable for the digital temperature probes from
the original AutoMag/SuperMag.
5) Power on the Elite 8 and use the controls to lower the AutoMag to ADD level.
6) Power off the Elite 8.
7) Disconnect the AutoMag/SuperMag motor from the Vision main board.
8) Turn the motor screw by hand until the AutoMag/SuperMag slides off.
9) AutoMag (for SuperMag proceed to step 10)
a. Remove the screws on the top of each end of the AutoMag.
b. Gently lift the upper cover away from the lower cover.
c. Unscrew the colored fitting for the line to be replaced from the sample block.
d. Remove the damaged line from the sample harness.
e. Install the new sample line into the harness.
NOTE: It is recommended to add fittings and ferrules prior to installation in
the tubing harness.
a. Connect the new sample line to the sample probe block.
b. Reattach the upper cover and secure with the 2 screws removed in step a.
c. Proceed to step 11.
10) SuperMag
a. Remove the 8 Phillips-head screws on the top of the main cover.
15) Tighten the screws securing the guide rods in place with the AutoMag in the home
position.
16) Reinstall the drive head cover and spindle shafts.
7.5.8.5. Procedure
1) Disconnect tubing harness from the installed autosampler.
2) Remove the screw securing the tubing harness to the underside of the drive head.
3) Remove the spindle shafts from the Elite 8 and then remove the drive head cover.
4) Power off the Elite 8 and remove the cable for the digital temperature probes from
the original AutoMag/SuperMag.
5) Power on the Elite 8 and use the controls to lower the AutoMag to ADD level.
6) Power off the Elite 8.
7) Disconnect the AutoMag/SuperMag motor from the Vision main board.
8) Turn the motor screw by hand until the AutoMag/SuperMag slides off.
9) AutoMag (for SuperMag proceed to step 10)
a. Remove the screws on the top of each end of the AutoMag.
b. Gently lift the upper cover away from the lower cover.
c. Remove all connections to the magazine board, taking note of what order the
probes are connected in.
d. Remove the 4 screws securing the board in place
e. Install the new board in the same position as the old board.
f. Reconnect each of the probes to the correct position on the board. Ports on the
board are marked in order to make this easier.
g. Reattach the upper cover and secure with the 2 screws removed in step a.
h. Proceed to step 11.
10) SuperMag
a. Remove the 8 Phillips-head screws on the top of the main cover.
b. Position the shifter handles near the center position.
c. Pivot the back of the rear cover up, using the shifter handles as the pivot point,
while guiding the tubing harness grommet out of the cover slot.
d. Slide the cover toward you off the shifter handles.
e. IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, take careful note of the tubing and cable
routing within the SuperMag. Sweep the shifter handles through their
12) If vessel temperature probes are installed in the AutoMag/SuperMag, connect the
cable to the Mag port located on the back of the tester main board.
13) Navigate to the Magazine Calibration screen under Tools.
15) Tighten the screws securing the guide rods in place with the AutoMag in the home
position.
16) Reinstall the drive head cover and spindle shafts.