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REV. 2

ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC

oneFAST

Installation and Software Guide

Rev. 2 1

oneFAST

Installation and Software Guide

1999-2012 Elemental Scientific. All rights reserved. 1500 N 24th Street

Omaha, NE 68110 USA Phone 402.991.7800 • Fax 402.991.7799

www.icpms.com

Rev. 2 2

Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Description ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

How It Works ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Agilent ChemStation and ASX‐5xx (via VSP) .............................................................................................................. 6

Perkin Elmer Elan and AS‐93+ (via GPIB) ................................................................................................................... 9

Perkin Elmer Elan and ASX‐5xx (via GPIB) ................................................................................................................ 12

Perkin Elmer Elan and S‐10 (via GPIB) ..................................................................................................................... 14

Perkin Elmer NexION and ASX‐5xx........................................................................................................................... 16

Perkin Elmer NexION and S‐10/AS93 ....................................................................................................................... 18

Perkin Elmer WinLab32 Version 3.4 and AS‐93+ (via VSP) ...................................................................................... 20

Perkin Elmer WinLab32 Version 3.4 and ASX‐5xx (via VSP) ..................................................................................... 23

Perkin Elmer WinLab32 Version 3.4 and S‐10 (via VSP) .......................................................................................... 25

Spectro ICP Smart Analyzer Vision and ASX‐5xx (via VSP) ....................................................................................... 27

iTEVA/TEVA and ASX‐5xx (via VSP) .......................................................................................................................... 30

Thermo PlasmaLab and ASX‐5xx (via VSP) ............................................................................................................... 33

Varian ICP Expert I & II and SPS3 (via VSP) .............................................................................................................. 36

Varian ICP Expert I & II and ASX‐5xx (via VSP) ......................................................................................................... 39

Varian ICPMS Expert and SPS3 (via VSP) ................................................................................................................. 42

Varian ICPMS Expert and ASX‐5xx (via VSP) ............................................................................................................ 45

Software Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Menu Items .................................................................................................................................................................. 49

ESI oneFAST>>File .................................................................................................................................................... 49

ESI oneFAST>>Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 49

ESI oneFAST>>FAST .................................................................................................................................................. 51

ESI oneFAST>>About ................................................................................................................................................ 52

oneFAST Applications ...................................................................................................................................................... 52

Typical Sample Analysis ............................................................................................................................................... 53

Tuning the Instrument when connected to FAST ........................................................................................................ 55

Important Design Criteria for a FAST Method ............................................................................................................. 55

Rev. 2 3

Setting Read‐Delay ................................................................................................................................................... 56

Setting Wash/Rinse Time ......................................................................................................................................... 56

Additional Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 56

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Maintenance for High Flow FAST Valve ....................................................................................................................... 57

Technical Notes ................................................................................................................................................................ 61

Autostart Batch File Examples‐oneFAST (TN280508) .................................................................................................. 62

Using a GPIB‐232CV‐A with oneFAST (TN290508) ....................................................................................................... 62

Using ICS 4894 with oneFAST (TN010608) .................................................................................................................. 63

Virtual Port not visible in PlasmaLab (TN040908) ....................................................................................................... 64

Setting Background Services Priority (TN050808) ....................................................................................................... 68

Elevating Priority of oneFAST (TN061108) ................................................................................................................... 69

Rev. 2 4

IntroductionThe oneFAST system by Elemental Scientific provides some of the same FAST features found on the SC autosamplers

such as high throughput and fast washout but extends these features to non‐ESI autosamplers.

Integration with an SC Autosampler will provide the full set of FAST features; however, depending on the

autosampler used, some features may not be available.

DescriptionThe oneFAST system can be integrated with an existing instrument (host software), so the user will be able to employ

the use of a “quick loading sample valve” (FAST Valve) to reduce sample uptake and rinse times.

If additional features are required, the user may elect to incorporate the use of an SC Autosampler with the oneFAST

components.

RequirementsOperating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (x86 or x64)

Computer Disk Space: 50MB

Computer Memory: 512MB minimum depending on OS.

Serial Ports: One additional serial port (USB or DB9), required for most applications. Two ports are required if a GPIB

interface is required (e.g. PE Elan).

Supporting Software: Microsoft Excel

Supported Configurations: See the section; Hardware Installation for a complete listing.

HowItWorksThe oneFAST system works actively to control both the oneFAST hardware the autosampler device. Please refer to

Figure 1: Basic Control Diagram of oneFAST. This illustration identifies the oneFAST software as the mediator

between the Instrument Control Software (host software), the autosampler and the oneFAST hardware. The

oneFAST hardware consists of a sample loop, a 6‐port valve and a vacuum pump for rapid transport of sample.

Please refer to section Hardware Installation for a description of the supported instrument and autosampler

configurations.

The oneFAST software interface provides the user the freedom to work on method development quickly as no

firmware or programming updates are required for the oneFAST devices. Therefore, changes to the oneFAST method

can be made during the execution of an analysis sequence without hesitation. There is no need to pause or stop an

analysis sequence to fine‐tune FAST method times.

Additionally, the oneFAST system can provide the user with some additional flexibility depending on the host

software and autosampler used. These additional features may include:

The ability to mix rack types where previously the host & autosampler configuration was limited to a fixed

layout of rack types. For instance, a limited selection of tray files may have required that all racks be of the

same type; all 21‐position racks or all 60‐position racks.

MoveNext feature will advance the probe above the next sequential sample to reduce autosampler

movement time.

Rev. 2 5

Figure 1: Basic Control Diagram of oneFAST.

GettingStarted

SoftwareInstallationInstall the ESI oneFAST software using the CD provided with the system. This should be done while logged in with

Administrator Privileges. The Installer will automatically start and provide instructions during the installation. If the

Installer does not begin automatically, open Windows Explorer, navigate to the CD and double‐click on the file

Setup.exe to begin installation. Be aware that during the start of the install, periods of apparent inactivity may occur

while the installer determines the computer's configuration. Please wait while this process takes place

HardwareInstallationPlease locate the required hardware installation steps as required by your system. Please note that your host

software, which controls the instrument, may have more than one type of connection option.

Rev. 2 6

AgilentChemStationandASX‐5xx(viaVSP)

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Step 1.

Figure 2: Connections for oneFAST with ChemStation and ASX‐5xx.

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PerkinElmerWinLab32Version3.4andASX‐5xx(viaVSP)


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Rev. 2 30

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12) Configure your appropriate racks by clicking on the desired rack in the autosampler image.

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14) Connect the autosampler using the connect icon.

Rev. 2 36

VarianICPExpertI&IIandSPS3(viaVSP)


Step 1.

Figure 17: Connections for oneFAST with ICP Expert and SPS3.


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Rev. 2 39

VarianICPExpertI&IIandASX‐5xx(viaVSP)


Step 1.

Figure 18: Connections for oneFAST with ICP Expert and ASX‐5xx.


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SoftwareOverviewThe oneFAST software must be running to enable the use of the oneFAST system. Additionally, ESI recommends that

the following order of start‐up be followed.

Starting order of configuration components:

1) Power on autosampler and oneFAST modules. 2) Start the oneFAST software and verify that all devices were detected. 3) Start the instrument software.

The main window contains the following controls which may be used to configure the autosampler racks, operate

oneFAST modules or enable/disable the FAST method. Please refer to Figure 21: Main window of oneFAST software.

The autosampler graphic will change to reflect the autosampler detected when the oneFAST software is started. If

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Figure 21: Main window of oneFAST software.

Clicking on the rack locations in the autosampler graphic will permit the user to place a desired rack

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The tab labeled “Ports”, Figure 2x, provides some assistance in determining which devices are connected to a given

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ESIoneFAST>>FASTThis window provides access to the FAST method assigned to the current oneFAST configuration. The following

controls are available to the user. See Figure 26

1) A method can be opened or saved using the File menu.

2) FAST Method File Name: identifies the name of the current FAST method.

3) A FAST Method can be created by “Drag‐and‐Dropping” from the Events and Actions listings.

4) Rinse Time (s): Shows how long the probe will stay at the rinse station(s).

5) Enable FAST: Activates or de‐activates the FAST method from executing when instructions are received from

the instrument. If not checked, the autosampler will behave as instructed by the instrument and no FAST

actions will be processed.

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Figure 27: Typical FAST Method.

The arrangement of the FAST method associates corresponding Actions in the second column, to Events defined in

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27, the following lines result in the following actions or movements of FAST components.

a) When the host instrument instructs the probe to move down into a sample (On Probe Down), the Vacuum

will turn ON (Vacuum On 0) and the FAST Valve will move to the Load position (Load 0).

b) When the probe reaches the bottom of the sample tube (Probe In Sample) a timer is started that will expire

after 10 seconds, (Timer A)(10).

c) When Timer A expires, the FAST Valve will move to the Inject position (Inject 0) and the autosampler will be

instructed to wash/rinse the probe, (Move Rinse).

d) When the “probe wash” has finished, the autosampler will be instructed to move over the next predicted

sample tube (Move Next).

e) When the host instrument sends a wash/rinse instruction (On Rinse), the FAST valve will move to the Load

position (Load 0).

TypicalSampleAnalysisThe typical sample analysis will consist of configuring the loading and injecting of a loop of sample to the nebulizer.

In addition, the oneFAST software will manage the operations of the FAST valve, vacuum, and autosampler, while

synchronizing to the control of the host software that manages the instrument. The two basic arrangements of the

system and liquid flow paths are illustrated in the following diagrams.

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Figure 28: Load position.

At the beginning of a sample analysis, the vacuum will rapidly draw sample through the autosampler probe and Load

the loop. At the same time the instrument’s peristaltic pump will advance clean carrier solution to nebulizer.

Figure 29: Inject Position.

With a full loop of sample, the valve will then be switched to the Inject position, where the clean carrier will advance

the sample volume to the nebulizer and into the instrument to be analyzed. In a well configured system the FAST

valve will be positioned as close as possible to the nebulizer therefore reducing the time necessary for the sample to

arrive at the nebulizer.

The resulting benefits to a sample analysis due to the implementation of the oneFAST can include the following:

1) Reduced sample analysis time. Refer to Figure 30. Shown is an example of how the analysis time is reduced.

2) Reduced instrument maintenance. Since the sample loop is the only sample volume that is presented to the

spray chamber, system maintenance and cleaning is reduced since less “dirty” sample material will deposit

on surfaces such as cones.

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Figure 30: Example of reduced analysis time.

TuningtheInstrumentwhenconnectedtoFASTIf the instrument requires routine calibration, this can be accomplished by moving the carrier probe from the carrier

solution and placing it in the “tuning” solution. Simply place the probe back into the carrier in preparation for sample

analysis.

ImportantDesignCriteriaforaFASTMethodThe following should be considered when improving performance and increasing throughput with the use of the

oneFAST system.

Use the smallest possible loop that will still provide enough sample volume required for analysis.

The basic elements of a sample analysis consist of 1) autosampler movement, 2) sample uptake time, 3) stabilization

time, 4) measurement time, 5) instrument overhead time and 6) rinse/wash time. The FAST system can reduce

sample analysis time by efficiently transporting the sample to the nebulizer then simultaneously rinsing the transport

line and probe while the instrument is analyzing the sample.

Higher sample throughput and shorter sample analysis times require the selection of a loop that will both provide an

adequate sample volume for measurement and also be as small as possible to reduce loading and rinse times.

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SettingRead‐DelayThe optimum “Read‐Delay” should be determined so that the ICP method can start measurements as soon as

possible. The effective “Read‐Delay” time in the instrument method will include the following:

a) Loop Load time in the FAST method,

b) Sample travel time from valve to nebulizer,

c) Signal stabilization time.

Figure 31: Signal Intensity during FAST method.

The suitable “Read‐Delay” will be the time between when the instrument tells the probe to move into the sample vial

and when the signal has stabilized. This example diagram, see Figure 31, represents a series of 13 replicates. If each

replicate is 1 second long and the first starts 4 seconds after the probe has entered the sample vial, it is reasonable to

consider a “Read‐Delay” of approximately 6 seconds. The diagram also indicates that there is approximately 8

seconds of stable signal for analysis.

SettingWash/RinseTimeIt is important to configure the instrument’s wash/rinse time sufficiently long so that the following two actions occur.

1) When the wash/rinse instruction is received from the host instrument, the valve will switch to Load and the

loop will evacuate.

2) The MoveNext action should occur, placing the probe above the next predicted sample before the

wash/rinse time expires.

AdditionalFeaturesThe following is a list of additional features provided by the oneFAST system. These are often dependent on the host

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Document Number Title Description

TN280508 Autostart Batch File Examples‐

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Examples of batch files that can be

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TN290508 Using a GPIB‐232CV‐A with

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232CV‐A with oneFAST.

TN010608 Using an ICS 4894 with oneFAST Use of an ICS 4894 with oneFAST.

TN040908 Virtual Port not Visible in PlasmaLab Desired COM port is not available

through PlasmaLab

TN050508 Setting Background Services Priority Recommended to improve system

performance.

TN061108 Elevating the Priority of oneFAST Assists to overcome resource

limitations on computer.

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AutostartBatchFileExamples‐oneFAST(TN280508)

The user may choose to create an Autostart “Batch” file that will start both the instrument

software and the oneFAST software by clicking a single icon. It is recommended that the

created batch file be properly tested and evaluated before use.

UsingaGPIB‐232CV‐AwithoneFAST(TN290508)

This document will illustrate the proper configuration and use of a National Instruments GPIB‐

232CV‐A that is provided with the AS‐93+ or the ASX‐500. The combination of these DIP switch

settings and the addition of a Null adapter (SC‐0906) along with a DB9 M/F Serial Cable (SC‐

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Description: After the installation of oneFAST Software, the proper COM port is visible in the Windows Device Manager but not visible in the Accessory setup and control window of PlasmaLab.

1) Log onto the PlasmaLab computer with Administrator privileges and determine which ports need to be made available in the Accessory setup and control window.

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2) Run regedit as an administrator.

COM1 not available from Pull-Down

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3) Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Ports

4) Add a new REG_SZ entry for the virtual serial port (in this case, COM1:)

5) Set the Data to be 9600,n,8,1:

6) The Registry should now resemble the following window with the entry:

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ElevatingPriorityofoneFAST(TN061108)

Changing the priority of the oneFAST software may ease resource limitations of computer.

The following steps can be taken to test for the problem. The settings will revert to original

settings at the next start of the oneFAST program.

1) After starting the oneFAST software, use Ctrl‐Alt‐Del to access the task manager and switch to the Processes tab.

2) Locate and right‐click on the oneFAST.exe and select Set Priority and choose High.

3) Run oneFAST and evaluate. Note that this setting is maintained only until the oneFAST software is shut down.

4) If the application of this setting proves to resolve resource issues, the setting can be configured automatically through the use of a batch file. Please contact ESI support for assistance.

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