Plumbing the IntelliStart Fluidics sample delivery system
This section explains how to plumb the sample delivery system for standard
flow applications. For low flow, nanoACQUITY UPLC applications, the
column outlet passes directly to the nanoflow sprayer, bypassing the
IntelliStart Fluidics system.
IntelliStart Fluidics sample delivery tubing schematic
Tubing
guides
Waste
port
From pump
All tubing is PEEK, with the exception of the connection between the pump
and sample selector valve, which is stainless steel.
Tubing dimensions—sample delivery system
Valve / Port
Sample / 1
Sample / 2
Sample / 3
Sample / 4
Sample / 5
Sample / 6
Sample / 7
Divert / 4
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From wash bottle
A
2
B
3
C
4
Connection
Waste reservoir
Wash reservoir
Divert valve
Vial A
Vial B
Vial C
Analyte pump
Waste
Sample selector valve
1
7
6
5
OD
ID (inch)
(inch)
0.040
1/16
0.020
1/16
0.005
1/16
0.020
1/16
0.020
1/16
0.020
1/16
0.040
1/16
0.040
1/16
To probe
2
1
3
Diverter
valve
4
From UPLC
Length
Color
(mm)
Natural
1000
Orange
1000
Red
200
Orange
680
Orange
680
Orange
680
n/a
500
Natural
1000