Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 6

UltiMate 3000 Series:
AFC-3000 Automated Fraction Collector
4.3 Testing the Interface ................................................................................................. 43
4.4 Testing the Drop Former Alignment ........................................................................ 44
5 Operation and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 45
5.1 Power-Up ................................................................................................................. 45
5.2 Operation with Chromeleon ..................................................................................... 45
5.2.1 Connecting to Chromeleon .............................................................................. 46
5.2.2 Direct Control .................................................................................................. 46
5.2.3 Setting the Rack Configuration ........................................................................ 49
5.2.4 Defining the Collect Mode ............................................................................... 50
5.2.5 Defining the Movement Mode ......................................................................... 51
5.2.6 Automated Fraction Collection with Chromeleon ........................................... 52
5.3 Shutting Down the Fraction Collector ..................................................................... 57
5.4 Flushing the Rinse Station and Eluent Flow Path .................................................... 57
5.5 Routine and Preventive Maintenance ...................................................................... 58
6 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 59
6.1 General Notes ........................................................................................................... 59
6.2 Power and Communication Problems ...................................................................... 59
6.3 Messages in the Chromeleon Audit Trail ................................................................ 60
7 Service .......................................................................................................................... 61
7.1 General Notes and Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 61
7.2 Cleaning the Fraction Collector ............................................................................... 62
7.2.1 Daily External Cleaning ................................................................................... 62
7.2.2 Weekly Cleaning .............................................................................................. 63
7.3 Checking for Leaks .................................................................................................. 63
7.4 Installing the Kit for Normal-Phase LC ................................................................... 64
7.5 Installing the Kit for Low Flow Rates ..................................................................... 66
7.6 Replacing the Diverter Valve ................................................................................... 67
7.7 Replacing the Universal Drip Tray .......................................................................... 69
7.8 Updating the Firmware ............................................................................................ 69
8 Technical Information ................................................................................................ 71
9 Accessories, Spare Parts, and Consumables............................................................. 73
9.1 Standard Accessories (included in the shipment) .................................................... 73
9.2 Optional Accessories................................................................................................ 74
9.3 Consumables and Spare Parts .................................................................................. 75
10 Appendix - Chromeleon Example Program ............................................................. 77
11 Index ............................................................................................................................. 81
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