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GENERAL INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW The Contichrom platform comprises the following main components: Contichrom CUBE module (30/100), present in Contichrom CUBE 30/100 systems, Contichrom CUBE Combined 30/100 systems and Contichrom HPLC 30/100 systems CUBE+ upgrade module (30/100), present in Contichrom CUBE Combined 30/100 systems and in the Contichrom HPLC 30/100 systems The CUBE+ upgrade module, in combination with the CUBE module, forms the “Contichrom CUBE Combined...
Contichrom System Manual Flow Sheet of the Contichrom CUBE 30/100 systems (pump seal wash lines not shown): WARNING: Be aware that protruding capillaries and tubes may trap parts of the body or clothing causing abrasion and/or injury. 1.3.2. TWIN COLUMN FLUID PATHS The Contichrom systems have been designed to support both single column batch chromatography and chromatography processes with two columns.
Contichrom System Manual The following schematic illustrates the fluid paths for Contichrom CUBE 30/100 and Contichrom CUBE Combined 30/100 systems// Contichrom HPLC 30/100 systems used in the different single and multicolumn processes. Contichrom CUBE Combined 30/100, Contichrom HPLC 30/100 Contichrom CUBE 30/100 1.3.3.
The Contichrom CUBE 30/100 modules are provided with two high precision double-head pumps (P2 and P3), each equipped with a buffer selection valve on the suction side (VP2, VP3). In the Contichrom CUBE 30/100 system, P2 and P3 are referred to as PA and PB, respectively, by the ChromIQ operating software. The pumps can operate independently in isocratic mode or may be joined to run a gradient.
The pumps P2 and P3 of the Contichrom CUBE Combined 30/100 system and Contichrom HPLC 30/100 system (pumps PA and PB of the Contichrom CUBE 30/100 system) are equipped with automatic buffer selection valves on the suction side. Each buffer selection valve can select among 8 different buffer/feed solutions (see illustration below).
2.1. STARTING THE SYSTEM The Contichrom CUBE 30/100 system is switched on by plugging the power cable in and pressing the power switch. Contichrom CUBE Combined 30/100 systems and Contichrom HPLC 30/100 systems are switched on by plugging the power cables of the CUBE and the CUBE+ modules and by pressing their power switches.
(P1A) or inlet 1 (P2, P3), respectively. The last step sets all pumps are set to a flow rate of 0 mL/min. Contichrom CUBE 30/100: This method primes the inlets on the low pressure side of the pumps P1A, P1B (inlets 1-5).
(P1A) or inlet 1 (P2, P3), respectively. The last step sets all pumps are set to a flow rate of 0 mL/min. Contichrom CUBE 30/100: This method primes the inlets on the low pressure side of the pumps P1A, P1B (inlets 1-7).
Contichrom System Manual This method back-flushes the UV detector using the buffer on pump P2 (pump P1A in Contichrom CUBE 30/100), inlet 1. It is used to remove persisting air bubbles from the detector. Each flow cell is flushed for 30 sec at 10 mL/min top-down and subsequently for 30 sec at 10 mL/min bottom-up.
A 10 cm bed may be assembled by connecting 2x 5 cm columns in series with a low dead volume connection. Recommended column sizes for Contichrom CUBE 30, Contichrom CUBE Combined 30 and Contichrom HPLC 30 Process...
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30/100 only). The drain multiposition valve V6 can direct the flow of the pumps P2 and P3 (PA and PB for Contichrom CUBE 30/100) into the system (position 1), or to the drain (position 2), see screenshot below. The “Curves”-tab of the ChromIQ user interface shows the online signals and the traces of the currently running method.
Figure: Self flushing pump head assembly To remove the pump head: 1. Turn OFF the power of the Contichrom system modules (one module for Contichrom CUBE 30/100, two modules for Contichrom CUBE Combined 30/100 and Contichrom HPLC 30/100). 2. Unplug the power cords of the CUBE/CUBE+ modules.
Then, run the pump for 15 minutes at a back pressure and flow rate listed under PHASE 2 below, depending on the pump head type. Contichrom CUBE 30, Contichrom CUBE Combined 30, Contichrom HPLC 30: PHASE 1 Pump Type...