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 when operating the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ NCS-3500RS or
NCP-3200RS. However, in order to obtain a full understanding of the module, Thermo
Fisher Scientific recommends that you review the manual thoroughly before beginning
operation.
The descriptions in this manual apply to the following modules in the UltiMate™ 3000
series:
• NCS-3500RS
NCP-3200RS
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The following conventions apply to the descriptions throughout this manual:
• The term "the device" or "the module" is used throughout the manual. If some detail
applies to only one model or version, the model (version) is identified by name.
• The NCS-3500RS combines a binary high-pressure gradient (HPG) pump (referred to as
NC pump) and a ternary low-pressure (LPG) micro pump (referred to as loading pump).
If a description refers to the NC pump and the loading pump, the term "the pump
module" or "the pump" is used. If some detail applies to only one pump, the pump is
identified by name.
• The NCP-3200RS is a binary high-pressure gradient pump (HPG) (referred to as NC
pump). This pump corresponds to the NC pump in the NCS-3500RS. Therefore, the
descriptions for the pump module and the NC pump apply also for the NCP-3200RS.
• If not otherwise stated, the descriptions for the Viper™ capillary connections apply also
to 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
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component. However, this does not influence the descriptions.
• The descriptions in this manual refer to firmware version 1.40 and Chromeleon™ 6.80. If
you want to operate the module from Chromeleon 7, note the information on page 35.
This manual assumes that the module is used with a suitable Chromeleon software
version with a valid license.
Operating Instructions
UltiMate 3000 Series:
NCS-3500RS and NCP-3200RS
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