Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 6

UltiMate 3000 Series:
LPG-3400XRS Pump
3.5.2 Installing the Pump in Chromeleon ................................................................ 47
3.5.3 Configuring the Pump in Chromeleon ............................................................ 48
3.6 Setting Up the Pump in DCMSLink ........................................................................ 52
3.7 When a Corona or Coulochem III Detector is connected ........................................ 53
4 Preparation for Operation (Startup) ........................................................................ 55
4.1 Overview of Actions ................................................................................................ 55
4.2 General Precautions for Connecting and Handling Capillaries ............................... 57
4.3 Solvent Reservoirs ................................................................................................... 58
4.3.1 General Notes ................................................................................................. 59
4.3.2 Connecting the Solvent Reservoirs ................................................................. 60
4.4 Connecting Drain Tubing......................................................................................... 62
4.5 Setting Up the Rear Seal Wash System ................................................................... 62
4.6 Purging the Pump ..................................................................................................... 64
4.7 Equilibrating the System .......................................................................................... 66
5 Operation and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 67
5.1 Power-Up ................................................................................................................. 67
5.2 Status Screen ............................................................................................................ 68
5.3 Operation with Chromeleon ..................................................................................... 69
5.3.1 Connecting to Chromeleon ............................................................................. 69
5.3.2 Direct Control ................................................................................................. 70
5.3.3 Automated Control ......................................................................................... 72
5.4 Information for Operating the Pump ........................................................................ 74
5.4.1 Choosing the Solvents .................................................................................... 74
5.4.2 Using Pump Stroke Synchronization with the Autosampler .......................... 76
5.4.3 Setting the Flow Rate, Flow Acceleration, and Flow Deceleration ............... 81
5.4.4 Setting the Pressure Limits ............................................................................. 82
5.4.5 Recording the Pump Pressure ......................................................................... 82
5.4.6 Rear Seal Wash System .................................................................................. 83
5.4.7 Purging the Pump ........................................................................................... 84
5.4.8 Detecting Liquid Leaks in the Pump .............................................................. 84
5.4.9 Adjusting the Screen Brightness or Contrast .................................................. 84
5.4.10 Vacuum Degasser ........................................................................................... 85
5.5 Special Chromeleon Functions ................................................................................ 86
5.5.1 Predictive Performance ................................................................................... 86
5.5.2 Monitoring the Digital Inputs (Digital I/O) .................................................... 87
5.5.3 Operational Qualification and Performance Qualification ............................. 87
5.6 Shutting Down the Pump ......................................................................................... 88
5.7 Routine and Preventive Maintenance ...................................................................... 90
6 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 93
6.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 93
6.2 Error Codes on the Pump Display............................................................................ 94
6.3 Operating Problems.................................................................................................. 97
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