Operation And Maintenance; Power-Up - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

5 Operation and Maintenance

The module is controlled by the Chromeleon Chromatography Management System. For
details, see section 5.3 (→ page 88).
In addition, function keys and menus are available on the front panel displays to facilitate
operation during, for example, initial installation, diagnostics, and maintenance, allowing you
to perform certain actions directly from the module. For example, you can:
• Perform certain commands (start and stop the flow)
• Set parameters (leak sensor mode, brightness, and contrast of the screen display)
• View and change the module configuration
For details, see section 5.4 (→ page 94).

5.1 Power-Up

To start the module for the first time, turn on the main power switch on the rear panel of
the module. The following sequence of events occurs when the module is powered up:
• For a short time, general information about the module appears on the front panel
displays: device type, serial number, and firmware version.
The module runs a series of internal tests. During these self-diagnostics, all of the main
•
components are checked. When the self test was successful, the status screens appear on
the front panel displays (→ page 85).
• If an error is detected, the module or the component for which the error is detected is not
ready for analysis. The Status LED on the front panel door changes to red and a message
appears on the pump display. If the module is operated from Chromeleon, the message is
displayed also in the Chromeleon Audit Trail. Turn off the module, take appropriate
remedial action (→ page 145), and turn on the module again.
For routine operation, leave the main power switch on. For routine on/off control, use the
standby button on the front of the module (→ page 22). Press and hold the button for about
one second to allow the module to change the mode. Turn off the main power switch only
when instructed to do so, for example, before performing a service procedure.
Tip: Also observe the information in point 3 in section 5.8 (→ page 138).
Operating Instructions
UltiMate 3000 Series:
NCS-3500RS and NCP-3200RS
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