Appendix B - Suppressor Controller; Dionex Ers 500 And Dionex Ers 500E Control For The Cd20/Cd25/Cd25A And Ed40/Ed50/Ed50A (Dionex Dx-500 Instruments) - Thermo Scientific Dionex ERS 500 Product Manual

Appendix B – Suppressor Controller
Appendix B – Suppressor Controller
B.1 Dionex ERS 500 and Dionex ERS 500e Control for the CD20/CD25/CD25A
and ED40/ED50/ED50A (Dionex DX-500 instruments)
Dionex ERS 500 and Dionex ERS 500e control for these instruments is accessible from the
detector front panel or Chromeleon software. For information on operation from Chromeleon,
please see the Help file in the Run or Method files.
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If using the ED40, first select Conductivity Mode from the Main Screen.
NOTE
There will not be an "ERS" setting on older instruments, use the SRS setting. The Dionex
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ERS 500 and Dionex ERS 500e are fully backwards compatible with all SRS power
adapters and settings.
NOTE
To operate the Dionex ERS 500 or Dionex ERS 500e from the front panel of these detectors:
A. Make sure the detector is in one of the main conductivity screens by choosing "Main
B. Make sure you are in the "Local" mode. If you are in the "Remote" mode use the arrow
C. In the "Main" or "Detail" screens, navigate, using the arrow keys, to the field labeled
! As a general operating precaution, never apply current to the suppressor without eluent or
water regenerant flowing through the suppressor at the same time. Always apply current
whenever eluent is running through the suppressor.
CAUTION
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Screen" or "Detail Screen." Press the "Menu" button until you see this as an option.
Press the appropriate number.
keys to select "Local" and press "Enter."
"SRS." Set the current output level. Increase or decrease the levels by using the select
keys. These are labeled 50, 100, 300 and 500 mA. Remember to hit "Enter" after
choosing a setting.
1. Dionex ERS 500 Control Connections for the CD20/ED40 (Dionex DX-500
instruments):
For these instruments, connect one end of the ERS control cable to slot 2, plug J3
behind the instrument front panel. Route the cable through the chase beneath the
electronics to the back. Route the female ERS plug end to the chromatography
module that you are using. Place the cable close to the ERS and attach.
2. Dionex ERS 500 Line Voltage for the CD20/ED40 (DX-500 instruments):
These detectors have automatic switching power supplies to adjust to the line
voltage. No user settings are required.
3. ERS Power Control for The CD20/ED40 (DX-500 instruments): The CD20 and
ED40 are controlled from the instrument front panel on DX-500 instruments.
Navigate to the SRS field and use the "Select" keys to scroll the current settings to
"Off." Press "Enter."
Product Manual for the ERS 500 Suppressor
For Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures.
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