Introduction; How To Use This Manual - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 How to Use This Manual

The layout of this manual is designed to provide quick reference to the sections of interest
to the reader. However, in order to obtain a full understanding of your Thermo Scientific™
Dionex™ detector, Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you review the manual
thoroughly before beginning operation.
All descriptions in the manual apply to the following variants of the fluorescence detector in
the UltiMate™ 3000 series:
• FLD-3100
• FLD-3400RS
The following conventions apply to the descriptions throughout this manual:
• The term "the detector" or "the device" is used throughout the manual. If some detail
applies to only one version, the detector is identified by name.
• If not otherwise stated, the descriptions for the Viper™ capillary connections apply also
to the nanoViper™ and possible other Viper capillary connections.
• The device configuration may vary. Therefore, not all descriptions necessarily apply to
your particular module.
• The representation of a component in this manual may be slightly different from the real
component. However, this does not influence the descriptions.
• The descriptions in this manual refer to firmware version 1.41 and Chromeleon™ 6.80
Service Release 13. If you want to operate the detector from Chromeleon 7, note the
information on page 26.
This manual is provided "as is". Every effort has been made to supply complete and
accurate information and all technical specifications have been developed with the utmost
care. The information contained in this manual should not be construed as a commitment
by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document. This document is believed to be complete and
accurate at the time of publication. In no event shall Thermo Fisher Scientific be liable for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this
document.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Operating Instructions
Fluorescence Detectors FLD-3100 and FLD-3400RS
UltiMate 3000 Series:
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