Preparation For Operation (Startup); Overview - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

4 Preparation for Operation (Startup)

4.1 Overview

After you have unpacked, positioned and connected the detector as described in sections
3.1 through 3.5 (→ page 29 and following), prepare the detector for operation. Follow the
sequence of steps below:
1. No flow cell is installed when the detector is shipped. Install a flow cell (→ page 110)
and connect the cell inlet connection to the separator column outlet. Connect a waste
capillary to the flow cell outlet.
2. Connect the drain tubing (→ page 47).
3. Set up the detector in Chromeleon if it is not already set up (→ page 37).
4. Check and change the leak sensor setting if necessary (→ page 72).
5. Adjust the brightness and contrast of the detector display if necessary (→ page 72).
6. If you want to connect additional evaluation devices to the detector
Install the DAC plug-in board and configure the analog outputs (→ page 34).
7. Before using the module for sample analysis, equilibrate the entire system
(→ page 51).
Operating Instructions
Fluorescence Detectors FLD-3100 and FLD-3400RS
UltiMate 3000 Series:
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