About the Smart VacPrep
The degas program may be started or terminated by using software installed on the computer attached to the analysis instrument or with buttons on the front panel of the Smart VacPrep. The Rapid-Start mode on each port allows the operator to attach the sample tube with heating mantle and immediately start degassing a sample.
The Smart VacPrep is compatible with the Flex, ASAP 2460, and TriStar II Plus.
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Component | Description |
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Ethernet port (not shown) | Located on the left side panel. Use to connect an Ethernet switch. |
Heating Mantles | Covers the bottom of the sample tube while degassing is in process. |
Power Switch (not shown) | Located on the back of the unit. Powers the unit on or off. |
Rapid-Start Sample Select buttons |
Select the ports to be degassed. |
Safety Shield | Place the safety shield over the sample tubes while the instrument is degassing. |
Start/Stop buttons | Starts or stops the degas process on all ports where the Select indicator is lit. |
Status Indicator lights |
Three lights indicate the current status of the station. The lights flash when the valves are open. Green. Indicates the station is idle and not hot. The setpoint temperature is below 30 ºC and the actual temperature is below 50 ºC. Red. Indicates when the setpoint temperature is greater than 30 ºC and heat is being applied to the station. Yellow. Indicates the station is in use, but not currently being heated. The heating mantle may still be above 50 ºC. |