Introduction; Instrument Description - Metrohm 883 Basic IC plus Manual

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1 Introduction

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Instrument description

883 Basic IC plus
The 883 Basic IC plus is an intelligent, very compact ion chromatograph
for education and routine analysis. The instrument is distinguished by:
the intelligence of its components, which are able to monitor, opti-
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mize and document all functions.
its compact design.
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its transparency. All components are easily accessible and located for
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simple visibility.
its safety. Chemicals and electronics are separated.
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its environmental compatibility.
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its low noise emission.
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The instrument is operated with the MagIC Net Basic software. It is con-
nected to a PC on which MagIC Net is installed via a USB connection. The
software detects the instrument automatically and checks its functional
readiness. MagIC Net controls and monitors the instrument, evaluates the
measured data and manages it in a database. The operation of MagIC Net
is described in the "Tutorial for MagIC Net" as well as in the online help.
The instrument contains the following components:
High-pressure pump
The intelligent and low-pulsation high-pressure pump pumps the eluent
through the IC system. It is equipped with a chip where its technical speci-
fications and "life history" (operating hours, service data, etc.) are stored.
Inline filter
Inline filters protect the separation column reliably from potential contami-
nation from the eluent. The filter pads with 2 µm pore size can be
replaced quickly and easily. They remove particles from the solutions, such
as bacteria and algae.
Pulsation absorber
The pulsation absorber protects the separation column from damage
caused by pressure fluctuations, e.g. when the injection valve is switched,
and reduces interfering pulsations during highly sensitive measurements.
Injection valve
The injection valve connects the eluent path to the sample path. By a
quick and precise switching of the valve, a quantity of sample solution
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