Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 137

7.4.3.3 Installing a Flow Cell (or Dummy Cell) without Adapter Block
Tip: The contacts for the flow cell identification chip are located on the rear of the
flow cell. To ensure optimum performance of the chip, be careful not to touch
the contacts.
1. Push the flow cell into the flow cell holder and tighten the flow cell screws hand-tight.
2. Connect the capillaries shipped with the flow cell to the cell if applicable.
3. Route the capillaries to the outside through the slots provided in the enclosure as required
by your application.
Tip: Capillary connections between the column and flow cell should be as short
as possible to avoid peak broadening effects due to excessive dead volume.
4. Close the front panel door. The firmware can detect the new flow cell only when the door
is closed
5. Perform a wavelength verification (→ page 117).
7.4.3.4 Installing a Flow Cell with Adapter Block
Tip: The contacts for the flow cell identification chip are located on the rear of the
flow cell. To ensure optimum performance of the chip, be careful not to touch
the contacts.
1. Push the flow cell partly into the flow cell holder.
2. Press the locating pin for the adapter block into the slot provided on the interior front
panel.
slot
Fig. 37: Installing a flow cell with adapter block (here semi-micro flow cell)
3. Push the flow cell completely into the holder.
4. First, tighten the flow cell screws, and then tighten the adapter block screw hand-tight.
Operating Instructions
VWD-3100 and VWD-3400RS Variable Wavelength Detectors
UltiMate 3000 Series:
Locating pin
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