Installing Dionex Devices
GINA 50 HPLC Autosampler: Installation

 Tip:  

The GINA 50 HPLC autosampler is no longer available for purchasing and has been replaced by the ASI-100 HPLC autosampler. However, as GINA 50 samplers may still be used in the field, see below for the corresponding installation instructions.

 

Device Type:

HPLC Autosampler

Device Driver:

Dionex: Gina50 Autosampler

Hardware Options
Supported:

Gina 50 (Standard type without cooling)
Gina50T (with integrated temperature control)

 

What is required?

License:

Timebase Class 1

Connection:

A free RS-232 port is required plus the following  Null Modem Cable (depending on the connection):

  • 9-pin connection: part no. 8914.0130

  • 25-pin connection: part no.: 8914.0103A

Control Panel:

GINA50.pan or GINA50T.pan (autosampler only) or,
for example, HPLC.pan when the autosampler is part of an HPLC system.

 

Hardware Installation

Device Connection:

Fig.: Rear panel

 Tip: 

Before connecting the instrument for the first time, check the voltage selector (2) for the correct line voltage setting. If necessary, change the setting and install the appropriate fuse as described in the operating instructions for the GINA 50 Autosampler.

MSV

You can connect an MSV-6 Motorized Switching Valve (part no. 5804.0002) that is externally operated to the GINA 50 HPLC autosampler; for example, for column switching. The corresponding connector is available on the instrument's rear.

 Tip:  

Only use the Dionex MSV-6 Motorized Switching Valve!

 

Relay

The relay contacts are via the 15-pin D-SUB connector.

The Inject output is enabled immediately (1 sec. contact closure impulse) following each injection; for example, for Integrator Start, Autozero, etc. During the analysis, the Busy output remains active (contact closed). At the end of the analysis, the unit waits for the Delay Time determined on the Setup menu before the Busy contact is opened.

 Caution: 

The maximum switching potential is 150 V at 20 W. The switching current must not exceed 1 A.

Device Settings:

No special settings required.

 

Software Installation

Install the Device Driver in the Chromeleon Server Configuration. (For more information about the program, refer to Software Installation and Communication  The Server Configuration Program.)

  1. Start the Chromeleon server.

  2. Start the Chromeleon Server Configuration program.

  3. Add the autosampler to the timebase. Select Add Device on the Edit or context menu, and then select Dionex from the Manufacturers list box and Gina 50 Autosampler from the Devices list box.

  4. The following settings are required:

On the General tab page, select a free COM port. Verify that the Demo Mode is disabled.

On the Rack tab page, specify the used rack type.

On the Syringe tab page, specify the volume of the syringe used by the autosampler.

The Error Levels tab page classifies the severity of any errors that occur. It is generally not necessary to change the default settings.

  1. To control the GINA50 autosampler, connect one of the following Control Panels in the Chromeleon client to the corresponding timebase: GINA50.pan, GINA50T.pan (autosampler only), or HPLC.pan (GINA 50 as part of an HPLC system).

Application

For an overview of the commands that are supported for the autosampler, refer to Commands for Controlling Dionex Devices  Dionex GINA 50 and GINA 160 Autosamplers in the User Help section.

For different program examples for the GINA 50, refer to Practical Tips for Device Control  Autosampler Commands (GINA 50) in the User Help section.

Troubleshooting

For a list of all error messages that might appear in Chromeleon, refer to the Error Levels tab page in the Server Configuration program.

Further Information

 Tip:  

For detailed installation instructions, refer to the operating instructions for the GINA 50 Autosampler.

For an overview of the different Dionex devices that are distributed at present, refer to  Installing Dionex Devices.