Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 6

UltiMate 3000 Series:
TCC-3000SD and TCC-3000RS Column Compartments
4 Preparation for Operation (Startup) ........................................................................ 45
4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 45
4.2 General Precautions for Connecting Capillaries ...................................................... 46
4.3 Opening the Column Chamber ................................................................................ 48
4.4 Inspecting the Valve Drainage ................................................................................. 49
4.5 Installing a Pre-column Heater ................................................................................ 49
4.6 Installing a Separation Column ................................................................................ 50
4.7 Installing the Post-Column Cooler Insert................................................................. 52
4.8 Connecting the Components to the Column Switching Valve ................................ 53
4.8.1 Connections on a 2-position, 6-port Column Switching Valve ...................... 54
4.8.2 Connections on a 2-position, 10-port Column Switching Valve .................... 55
4.8.3 Connections on a Multi-Position Column Switching Valve ........................... 56
4.9 Connecting Drain Tubing......................................................................................... 56
4.10 Equilibrating the System .......................................................................................... 57
5 Operation and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 59
5.1 Power-Up ................................................................................................................. 59
5.2 Status Screen ............................................................................................................ 60
5.3 Operation from Chromeleon .................................................................................... 61
5.3.1 Connecting to Chromeleon ............................................................................. 61
5.3.2 Direct Control ................................................................................................. 62
5.3.3 Automated Control ......................................................................................... 65
5.4 Display Screens (Function Keys and Menus) .......................................................... 67
5.4.1 Showing the Function Keys ............................................................................ 67
5.4.2 TCC Menus ..................................................................................................... 68
5.5 Operational Settings ................................................................................................. 72
5.5.1 Turning on Column Thermostatting ............................................................... 73
5.5.2 Turning on Post-Column Thermostatting ....................................................... 74
5.5.3 Activating Column Identification (Column ID) ............................................. 75
5.5.4 Selecting the Column ...................................................................................... 76
5.5.5 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Gas and Humidity Sensors ........................... 77
5.5.6 Selecting the Status Screen ............................................................................. 78
5.5.7 Adjusting the Screen Brightness or Contrast .................................................. 78
5.5.8 SmartStartup and SmartShutdown .................................................................. 79
5.6 Special Chromeleon Functions ................................................................................ 80
5.6.1 Ready Temp Delta and Equilibration Time .................................................... 80
5.6.2 Predictive Performance ................................................................................... 82
5.6.3 TCC Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 83
5.6.4 Recording the Temperature Signals ................................................................ 83
5.6.5 Operational Qualification and Performance Qualification ............................. 83
5.7 Shutting Down the TCC ........................................................................................... 84
5.8 Routine and Preventive Maintenance ...................................................................... 86
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