Introduction; How To Use This Manual - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 How to Use this Manual

The layout of this manual is designed to provide quick reference to the sections of interest
to the reader when operating the Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ pump. However, in order
to obtain a full understanding of the pump, Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you
review the manual thoroughly before beginning operation.
The descriptions in this manual apply to the LPG-3400XRS pump of the UltiMate™ 3000
series.
The following conventions apply to the descriptions throughout this manual:
• The terms "the pump" or "the device" is used throughout the manual.
• If not otherwise stated, the descriptions for the Viper™ capillary connections apply also to
the nanoViper™ and possible other Viper capillary connections.
• The device configuration may vary. Therefore, not all descriptions necessarily apply to
your particular pump.
• It may happen that the representation of a component in this manual is different from the
real component. However, this does not influence the descriptions.
• The descriptions in this manual refer to firmware version 5.7 and Chromeleon™ 6.80
Service Release 13. If you want to operate the pump from Chromeleon 7, note the
information on page 29.
This manual is provided "as is". Every effort has been made to supply complete and
accurate information and all technical specifications have been developed with the utmost
care. The information contained in this manual should not be construed as a commitment
by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific assumes no responsibility for any
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time of publication and, in no event, shall Thermo Fisher Scientific be liable for incidental
or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this document. We
appreciate your help in eliminating any errors that may appear in this document.
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Operating Instructions
UltiMate 3000 Series:
LPG-3400XRS Pump
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