Predictive Performance - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

UltiMate 3000 Series:
TCC-3000SD and TCC-3000RS Column Compartments

5.6.2 Predictive Performance

Predictive Performance provides various functions for estimating the lifetime of
consumables and for monitoring and recording service and (re)qualification information.
Commands Dialog Box
Open the Commands dialog box for the TCC and enter the limits for the predictive
performance parameters. For a list of the commands and counters that are supported for the
TCC, see the Chromeleon Help.
To keep the predictive performance information up-to-date, perform the following commands
(→ table).
After you have ...
Replaced the rotor seal of the left valve
Replaced the rotor seal of the right valve
Serviced the instrument (for example, annual maintenance)
Performed instrument qualification
These commands reset the counters and update the information when the action was
performed.
Control Panel
On the control panel for the TCC, click Wellness, Qualification, and Service to see the
related predictive performance commands and parameters on separate panels. On these
panels, you can enter the limits and reset the counters. In addition, wellness bars provide
visual indicators of qualification and service periods.
The color-coding of the wellness bars provides information about the status:
Color Description
Green OK.
Yellow The value will soon reach the specified limit and/or the related component needs
servicing or should be replaced soon.
Orange (Only for monitoring Qualification properties.) The value has reached the specified
limit. However, a Grace Period has been specified during which the TCC may still be
operated.
Red The value has reached the specified limit or the specified grace period has expired.
Replacement, servicing, or qualification of the TCC is overdue. The TCC can no longer
be operated. Besides, it is not possible to start a batch.
In addition, a message appears in the Chromeleon Audit Trail when a limit has been
reached.
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Perform the following command ...
LeftRotorSealChanged
RightRotorSealChanged
ServiceDone
QualificationDone
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