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January, 2019

ALERT ! AV500 – PROBE CHANGED TO HCP-Z gradient

We discovered a broken part in the TBI probe that made the 1H matching process untenable. While we are working on this, we have placed the triple resonance 1H{13C, 31P}-Zgradient probe in the magnet, as a temporary measure (hopefully).  We have every intention of returning to the excellent TBI probe once it is ready to […]

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ALERT ! AV500 – 1H MATCHING ROD MAY NEED FIXING

We are aware of reports from some users that the 1H matching rod is still not moving smoothly.  We will get to this as soon as possible and post an update of the results. NMR Facility Manager 1/29/2019

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UPDATE ! AV500 – SYSTEM READY FOR USE

The probe mechanics are fixed to normalcy.  Please go ahead and use the instrument. Do not hesitate to post in the log book if you encounter difficulty. The tuning/matching rods, are near the magnet legs. They are no longer hanging from underneath the probe.  This will prevent accidental loosening of the screws in the probehead […]

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ALERT ! AV500 – DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE

The probehead issue I had mentioned last Friday might take more than a quick fix, upon inspection outside the magnet.   I have blocked the instrument until 11 am hoping that this will be done by then. Barring one,  I have retained the existing reservations on the calendar. If the situation changes, I will let you […]

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ALERT ! AV500 UPDATE ON PROBEHEAD – PLEASE READ

Tuning and Matching glitch on 1H channel : The matching knob on 1H channel has lost its traction since it is mostly disengaged from the rod that rotates the matching Capacitor inside the probe.  We need to apply a minimally invasive remedy to fix this and we will do this on Monday, the 28th.  But […]

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UPDATE ! AV300 – SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE FOR USE AGAIN – PLEASE READ

The network issue has been patched so that the system is functioning normally now.  You shouldn’t see anything different in operating the instrument, but do read the caveat below : Warning : If you attempt to reboot the computer on your own, you will most certainly break the network configuration that is functional now, and […]

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ALERT ! AV300 DOWN WITH NETWORK ISSUE

The network communication between the host computer and the NMR console is broken and the instrument is unusable until further notice. We will post updates with progress made as it becomes available. As of now the reservation calendar will be frozen. Existing reservations will be honored when the instrument is back online.  If your slot […]

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UPDATE ! ! DRX499 IS OPEN FOR USE ! RESERVE TIME NOW !

Welcome back to an exciting New Year 2019 ! I would like to officially (re)announce the availability of the reborn DRX499 NMR console for regular use with an exciting new user interface that should make your routine NMR runs much easier. If you didn’t have a chance, please click on the following link to my […]

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