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AV300 UPDATE : USER SAMPLE BREAKAGE

We recovered a broken sample tube from the probe head.  Indications are that improper sample injection by a user has led to this breakage.  The instrument will be released for use after confirming that the probe has not sustained serious damage.  A brief update to that effect will follow.

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AV300 ALERT : SYSTEM DOWN

Sample transport is malfunctioning and sample is not seating on the probe properly.  We will post an update once the issue is resolved.

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AV500 UPDATE : SYSTEM IS UP !

The problem most probably originated from a voltage fluctuation at an unknown time. The system is brought to its normal state.  Please keep us posted if you encounter any further difficulty.  Thank for your patience.

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AV500 : SYSTEM DOWN

A possible hardware malfunction in the receiver path makes the instrument unusable.  An update will be posted once we make progress. Stay tuned. Users with current reservation are advised to cancel their time and look for slots in other instruments.

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AV300 : UPDATE – COMPUTER UPGRADE COMPLETE

New computer has replaced the decade old machine in AV300. Users will be able to notice swifter response.  There are a few loose ends to tie and so the direct printing from within Topspin will not work immediately. Users are requested to use the NMRJuicer platform for this task, temporarily.  This is a good time […]

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AV301 : UPDATE – SYSTEM NORMAL

The stuck sample is removed and the system is brought to normal operation.  May I request all users to add to their list of New Year Resolutions, an item that says : I will make sure the NMR sample is positioned in the spinner correctly and the Lift Air is On before I insert my […]

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AV301 : ALERT : SAMPLE CRASH – SYSTEM DOWN

A user has dropped a sample tube without the spinner in the magnet and the system is not usable right now.  Once the sample is recovered and it is ascertained that there is no damage to the probehead, an update will be posted.

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AV301 : UPDATE – TXD – 19F PROBE READY FOR USE TODAY

After the final touch up of parameters the TXD-19F {1H,13C} probe head should be ready for regular use by today evening.  Please provide feedback of any abnormalities to the facility staff via the instrument log page.

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DRX499 – UPDATE – SYSTEM IS NORMAL NOW

The amplifier is fixed and ready for use. Please post any peculiar observations in the instrument log.

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DRX499 – HARDWARE MALFUNCTION

A set of broken fans in the power amplifier are being replaced, as we speak.  The instrument should be ready within the next half hour or so. Please look for further updates here.

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