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Syringe Pump and Divert/Inject Valve
Divert/Inject Valve
Controlling the Divert/Inject Valve
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Figure 29. Divert/inject valve plumbed as a loop injector and as a divert valve
Sample input
2
3
4
Waste
LC pump
Loop injector
(Position 1–2 with load configuration)
You can control the divert/inject valve as follows:
• Use the MS's data system to specify the parameters in the Divert Valve Properties pane of
the Method Editor. For instructions, refer to the Xcalibur Method Editor Help.
• Use the valve's control buttons
waste when the valve is in the divert valve configuration, or switch between load and
inject modes when the valve is in the loop injector configuration. For instructions, refer to
the manufacturer's manual.
Figure 30. Divert/inject valve (front view)
Sample loop
1
6
5
API source
(Figure
30) to divert the LC flow between the MS and
Valve position indicator
Six-port, two-position valve
Valve control buttons
LC pump
1
2
3
4
5
Waste
Divert valve
(Position 1–2 with detector configuration)
API source
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