Thermo Scientific Vanquish Autosampler: Installation

Installing and Controlling Thermo Scientific Devices
Vanquish Autosampler (VAS)

Device Type:	Split-loop autosampler
Driver Name:	Thermo Scientific: Vanquish Autosampler
Hardware Options:	VH-A10-A VF-A10-A For more information about the available autosampler modules, refer to the operating instructions for the autosampler.
Supported Options:	The following options are supported: Barcode reader for automatic rack type recognition of Thermo Scientific sample racks and well plates with valid barcodes. Thermostatting option for cooling the sample rack or well plate. Temperature-controlled Charger (VCH) to extend sampling capacities to up to 9 sample racks or deep well plates or 20 additional shallow well plates (optional). Smart Startup/Shutdown function for automatic startup or shutdown of the chromatography system. LPG stroke synchronization of the sampling and injection process with the Vanquish Quaternary Pump series (see Thermo Scientific Vanquish Pumps: Installation). (The link to the pump can be configured in the Configuration Wizard or on the Links configuration tab page.

What is required?

License:

Timebase Class 1

Autosampler Connection:

A free USB port (2.0) and the following cable is required:

Standard USB 2.0 cable to connect the autosampler to the Chromeleon Server PC.

For connection details, refer to the Vanquish Autosampler Operating Manual.

Charger Connection:

The Charger can be directly connected to either the Chromeleon Server PC or the autosampler.

A free USB port (2.0) and the following cable is required:

USB 2.0 cable with ferrite bead (Thermo Scientific part no. 6900.1021, shipped with the Charger).

Note:

When connecting the Charger to the autosampler, a virtual COM port is made available in Windows and must be selected in the Configuration Wizard or General Tab Dialog Box to successfully configure the autosampler in Chromeleon (see The Server Configuration Program).

For connection details, refer to the Vanquish Charger Operating Manual.

Hardware Installation

Device Settings

Prior to installing the autosampler in Chromeleon make sure that the signal cables between the autosampler and all other devices are connected correctly. Then, the whole system can be connected to the Chromeleon Server PC at once.

To connect the autosampler with the Chromeleon Server PC

First, install the Chromeleon software, and then connect the autosampler to the USB port on the Chromeleon Server PC using the Thermo Scientific USB 2.0 cable (part no. 6035.9035).

For connection details, refer to the Vanquish Autosampler Operating Manual.

Note:

The PC must have a USB 2.0 port. To ensure trouble-free operation, use only the cable shipped with the autosampler.
Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends using the USB ports only for connecting Thermo Scientific / Dionex devices. Thermo Scientific modules or devices cannot be guaranteed to function as designed if the USB ports are used for any other purpose. if the USB ports are used for any other purpose.

For more information about connecting devices via USB, refer to Connecting Dionex Devices via USB.

To connect the Charger with the Chromeleon Server PC

First, make sure that the Chromeleon software is installed. When it comes to installation, the Charger is not handled as a separate device, as control of the Charger is established as part of the Vanquish Autosampler (VAS) control.

Note:

To ensure a secure transport of the sample racks or well plates from the Charger to the autosampler, it is necessary to establish a successful connection between these two devices. This can only be achieved by teaching the Charger with the help of a qualified Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Representative. In this case, contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Representative.

There are two options to connect the Charger to the PC:

Directly connect the Charger to the PC: Plug the USB cable (Thermo Scientific part no. 6900.1021, shipped with the Charger) into a free USB port of the PC. The Charger is automatically detected in Chromeleon.

Note:

The PC must have at least two free USB ports.

--OR--

Connect the Charger with the autosampler: Plug the USB cable (Thermo Scientific part no. 6900.1021, shipped with the Charger) into one of the free USB ports of the autosampler USB hub.

Note:

Make sure that the device is on and connected before the sampler configuration dialog is opened in the Chromeleon Server Configuration Program. This ensures that the related virtual COM port is displayed in the list of available COM ports.

For connection details, refer to the Vanquish Charger Operating Manual.

Software Installation

In the Chromeleon Server Configuration, add the Driver to a timebase. For details, see Adding, Configuring or Deleting Devices. The Configuration Wizard dialog box opens automatically and provides a quick configuration of the general autosampler settings. If your autosampler is equipped with a Charger, click the check box and select the corresponding COM port.
Click Finish to add the driver to your timebase.
If you want to make any changes to the configuration you can reopen the configuration settings by double-clicking the device driver. On each configuration page, verify that the settings are correct and select additional settings, if needed. For information about the settings on a page, click the Help button or press F1.

Further Information

For detailed installation instructions for the autosampler, refer to the Vanquish Autosampler Operating Manual.

For detailed installation instructions for the Charger, refer to the Vanquish Charger Operating Manual.

For information about how to control the Vanquish Autosampler and Charger, refer to Thermo Scientific Vanquish Autosampler and Charger: Tips.

For troubleshooting information, refer to Troubleshooting for USB or TCP/IP Connections.

For an overview of the different Thermo Scientific devices for which drivers are available in Chromeleon, refer to Thermo Scientific.