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 TCC (→ sections 3.1 through 3.4,
page 29 and following pages), prepare the TCC for operation. When connecting the
capillaries, observe the precautions on page 46.
1. If one or two column switching valves are installed in the TCC
Verify that the drain tubing for discharging possible liquid leaks from the valves is
properly connected (→ page 49).
2. Optional
Install a pre-column heater (→ page 49).
3. Install the separation columns (→ page 50).
4. Optional (only TCC-3000RS)
Install the post-column cooler insert (→ page 52).
5. Establish the fluid connections between the columns and switching valves, as required
by your application (→ page 53).
6. Connect the TCC to the other components of your UltiMate 3000 system, as required
by your application.
7. Connect drain tubing (→ page 56).
8. If you want to operate the TCC from Chromeleon
Set up the TCC in Chromeleon if it is not already set up (→ page 35).
9. Turn on the TCC power (→ page 59).
10. Turn on and set the temperature for column thermostatting if applicable (→ page 73).
11. Activate column identification if applicable (→ page 75).
12. Turn on and set the temperature for post-column thermostatting if applicable
(→ page 74).
13. Check and change the sensitivity settings for the gas and humidity sensors if necessary
(→ page 77).
14. Adjust the brightness and contrast of the front panel display if necessary (→ page 78).
15. Before starting sample analysis, equilibrate the entire system (→ page 57).
Operating Instructions
TCC-3000SD and TCC-3000RS Column Compartments
UltiMate 3000 Series:
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