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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Part 3: Hardware Connections ............................. 15 Part 4: Electrical Connections and Grounding ......................17 Part 5: Washing Module Basic Operation ........................19 Part 6: Washing Module Maintenance ..........................23 Part 7: Washing Module Troubleshooting ........................27 MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC...
Page 4 Operating Instructions . • The instrument and software must be installed, configured and calibrated as outlined in MicroCal iTC Operating Instructions by Malvern Instruments personnel. Safety notices This user documentation contains WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES concerning the safe use of the product with meanings as defined below.
Page 5 Associated documentation Introduction This section lists the user documentation that is delivered with MicroCal iTC and related literature that can be downloaded or ordered from Malvern Instruments. User documentation The user documentation for MicroCal iTC consists of: • MicroCal iTC Operating Instructions •...
Page 6 1 Filling Port Adapter with Needle (ASY501340) 1 Extra Tubing Set – One set of 5 per pack (KIT020599) 3 Bottle Tubing, External (ASY021608) 1 Replacement Filter –set of 5 per pack ( 29-0068-42) MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 7: Part 1: Bottle Preparation
(ASY021608) from the ir packaging and screw them onto the tops of the red, white and blue bottles. 4. Set the four bottles aside in a safe location near the cell unit. MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 8: Part 2: Fluid Connections
Connect the line that originates at the side of the device to the C4 port on the left side of the washing module. Turn the nut on the red plumbing connector until it is finger tight. MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 9 Then connect it to the C5 port on the washing module. Turn the nut on the red plumbing connector until it is finger tight. MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 10 Place the washing module on top of the cell unit. When properly positioned, the feet on the washing module will fit into the depressions on the top of the cell unit to keep it from sliding off. MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 11 Slide the other end of the Syringe Needle Cleaning Tube onto the port on the Wash Dry Station (right side of cell unit ). MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 12 Note: The image at right is taken from the back of the washing module, so the FPA is shown on the left side. MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 13 13. Insert the waste line (connected to the C5 port on the washing module) into the Grey (waste) bottle and tighten the securing nut until it is finger tight. MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 14 14. Bundle the three fluid lines from the adapter and position them so they will not interfere with your experiments. MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 15: Part 3: Hardware Connections
Connect the USB type A end from the washing module to the hub. Connect the green grounding strap wire between the washing module and the MicroCal iTC cell unit. MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 16 Power Washing m odule and Micro Cal iTC cell unit MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 17: Part 4: Electrical Connections And Grounding
To enhance safety always plug the i nstrument into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) device. MicroCal™ iTC cell Part Function Power main switch Power fuses IEC 320 inlet power receptacle USB connectors µP Activity Indicator MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 18 To enhance safety always plug the instrument into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) device. Washing module power supply unit W ARNING Electrocution hazard Multiple power sources. Disconnect all power sources before servicing. MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 19: Part 5: Washing Module Basic Operation
After lines are primed (visibly clear of air), the system uses the majority of the remaining procedure time to dry the syringe. This occurs with approximately eight minutes remaining in the procedure. You can let the procedure finish or click Cancel at this time. MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 20 Use this procedure to fill the syringe with titrant before an experiment. Fluid requirement: titrant in microcentifuge tube Time requirement: 2.3 minutes Procedure: On the Instrument Controls tab, click Syringe Fill. Follow the instructions on the screen. MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 21 . After the cell wash tool is inserted, a Cell Water Wash (long) is performed automatically. Fluid requirement: water and detergent (manually added to cell) Time requirement: 39 minutes MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 22 Fluid requirement: none Time requirement: 5.8 minutes Procedure: On the Instrument Controls tab, click Cell and Syringe W ash. Follow the instructions on the screen. MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 23: Part 6: Washing Module Maintenance
Disconnect filter (bayonet fitting) from top tube. Quick disconnect quarter turn. Remove any liquid from tubes, using syringe. Fit new filter and replace tubes. Test that the Washing Module functions properly. MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 24 A kit (KIT020599), supplied as an accessory, contains tubing for the cell wash tool, waste bottle, and the syringe washing tube. The filling port adapter (ASY020506) and associated tubing can be ordered from Malvern Instruments.
Page 25 Locate one of the two pieces of tubing with the hard plastic end. Select the one with the desired length. Remove the old tube from the waste bottle and washing module. Attach the replacement tubing to the waste bottle and washing module. MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
Page 26 Install the vacuu m tube (Part # ASY020555) into the washing module by turning it clockwise until tight. Run the Cell Buffer Rinse (short) procedure to verify proper operation. MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...
Page 27: Part 7: Washing Module Troubleshooting
Ensure waste bottle is tight If syringe cleans but cell does not: Verify all red connectors are snug on left side of wash module Ensure waste bottle is tight MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582 MicroCal iTC Washing Module User Guide...
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