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861 Advanced Compact IC
Instructions for Use
CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland
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  • Page 1 861 Advanced Compact IC Instructions for Use CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland E-Mail info@metrohm.com 8.861.1033 Internet www.metrohm.com...
  • Page 3 CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland E-Mail info@metrohm.com Internet www.metrohm.com 861 Advanced Compact IC 8.861.1033 Instructions for Use 8.861.1033 05.2005 / chs...
  • Page 4 Teachware Metrohm AG Oberdorfstrasse 68 CH-9101 Herisau teachware@metrohm.com 1. Edition 2005 These instructions are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Although all the information given in these instructions has been checked with great care, errors cannot be entirely excluded. Should you notice any mistakes please inform the author at the...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.4.2 General precautionary rules ................13 2 Installation ............... 14 Overview ....................14 2.1.1 Flow chart ......................14 2.1.2 Connections in the 861 Advanced Compact IC ..........14 Setting up the instrument................16 2.2.1 Packaging......................16 2.2.2 Check........................ 16 2.2.3 Location ......................16 Attaching the accessories.................17...
  • Page 6 Replacing the pump tubing ................80 Faults and malfunctions................82 4.3.1 Error messages ....................82 4.3.2 Malfunctions and their rectification ..............82 Diagnostic tests / Validation / GLP ............84 5 Appendix ..............85 Technical data....................85 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 7 Separating columns and precolumns.............. 98 5.3.4 Column heating ....................100 5.3.5 Communication ....................101 Warranty and Conformity ................102 5.4.1 Warranty......................102 5.4.2 Declaration of Conformity................103 5.4.3 Quality Management Principles ..............104 Index......................105 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 8: List Of Figures

    Table of contents List of figures Figure 1: Front 861 Advanced Compact IC.............. 3 Figure 2: Rear panel 861 Advanced Compact IC............. 4 Figure 3: Interior of the IC 2.861.0010 (with permanently attached accessories and 1.733.0110 Detector block) ..............5 Figure 4: Interior of the IC 2.861.0020 (with permanently attached accessories,...
  • Page 9 Connection to purge valve Aspirating tubing Aspirating tubing Connection capillary to syringe Tubing nipple PEEK coupling Threaded stopper Leak detector Bottle attachment Connection capillary Eluent bottle Filter unit PEEK Aspirating filter 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 10 Screw for piston cartridge Zircon piston Spring retainer Spring Piston cartridge Piston guide sleeve Sapphire supporting ring Sapphire supporting ring Piston seal Inlet valve Outlet valve Screw holder Special tool Special tool Valve housing 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1.1 Instrument description 1 Introduction Instrument description The 861 Advanced Compact IC is a PC-controlled system for ion chromatographic analyses. The three following versions are available: • 2.861.0010 without suppressor • 2.861.0020 with suppressor module «MSM II» • 2.861.0040 with suppressor module «MSM II»...
  • Page 12 All components which come into contact with eluent and sample are metal-free. The operation of the 861 Advanced Compact IC takes place via a PC connected to the RS232 interface with the help of the «IC Net» control and evaluation program. This PC program can be used to create sys- tems for recording and evaluating chromatograms.

  • Page 13: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls In this Section you will find the numbers and designations of the parts and controls of the 861 Advanced Compact IC. The numbering ap- plies throughout the Instructions for Use, i.e. bold numbers in the text (e.g.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    18 Fuse holder Changing the fuses, see Section 2.4.2 12 Opening for detector cable 19 Serial number 13 Knurled screw for fastening the rear panel 20 Analog output output for analogue signal 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 15: Interior 2.861.0010

    Remote-I/O lines for connection of ex- PC connection ternal devices 22 Connection for detector block 1.2.3 Interior 2.861.0010 Figure 3: Interior of the IC 2.861.0010 (with permanently attached accesso- ries and 1.733.0110 Detector block) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 16 32 Leak detector 44 Inlet capillary for detector block PEEK capillary, fixed mounting 33 Connection capillary 6.1831.010 PEEK capillary, 45 Detector block (1.732.0110) length L = 13 cm 34 Filter unit PEEK (6.2821.120) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 17: Interior 2.861.0020

    25 Mounting rail for 6.2027.0X0 column holder 24 Inlet capillary for injection valve PEEK capillary 6.1831.010, 26 Column connection capillary length L = 24 cm 6.1831.010 PEEK capillary, length L = 30 cm 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 18 38 Aspirating capillary 52 Mounting pin Connection for 6.1834.010 aspirating for attaching the tubing cartridges tubing 39 Connection capillary Connection pump head – purge valve, fixed mounting 40 Pump head (6.2824.100) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 19: Interior 2.861.0040

    25 Mounting rail for 6.2027.0X0 column holder 24 Inlet capillary for injection valve PEEK capillary 6.1831.010, 26 Column connection capillary length L = 24 cm 6.1831.010 PEEK capillary, length L = 30 cm 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 20 53 853 CO Suppressor 39 Connection capillary (inlet and outlet capillaries are not Connection pump head – purge shown) valve, fixed mounting 40 Pump head (6.2824.100) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 21: Information On The Instructions For Use

    Information on the Instructions for Use Please read through these Instructions for Use carefully before you put the 861 Advanced Compact IC into operation. The Instructions for Use contain information and warnings to which the user must pay attention in order to assure safe operation of the instrument.

  • Page 22: Notation And Pictograms

    Caution This symbol marks important infor- mation. First read the associated di- rections before you continue. Comment This symbol marks additional infor- mation and tips. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 23: Safety Notes

    Safety notes 1.4.1 Electrical safety While electrical safety in the handling of the 861 Advanced Compact IC is assured in the context of the specifications EN / IEC 61010-1 (protec- tion class , degree of protection IP20), the following points should be noted: •...

  • Page 24: Installation

    The two following illustrations show the internal connections in the 861 Advanced Compact IC in schematic form. The meanings of the various numbered components are given in the detailed illustrations and de- scriptions in Sections 2.2 – 2.11. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 25: Figure 6: Connecting Diagram For 2.861.0010 Compact Ic Without Suppressor

    Eluent Sample Figure 6: Connecting diagram for 2.861.0010 Compact IC without suppres- 27 28 Detector Waste Eluent Sample Figure 7: Connecting diagram for 2.861.0020 Compact IC with suppressor module «MSM II» 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Instrument

    Setting up the instrument 2.2.1 Packaging The 861 Advanced Compact IC is supplied together with the separately packed accessories in special packagings containing shock-absorbing foam linings designed to provide excellent protection. The instrument itself is packed in an evacuated polyethylene bag to prevent the ingress of dust.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Accessories

    Connection of detector block The metal-free 1.732.0110 Detector block belongs to the scope of supply of the 861 Advanced Compact IC; it must be inserted in the in- strument and connected up. Proceed as follows: If the detector block needs to be replaced then the cell constant of the new one must be entered.

  • Page 28: Connection Of Syringe And Aspirating Tubing

    2.3.3 Connection of the drain tube for the inner compartment The 861 Advanced Compact IC has a connection at the front to which a drain tube for discharged liquids in the inner compartment can be at- tached. Proceed as follows: Connect drain tube •...

  • Page 29: Filter Unit Peek

    New filters 58 are available as an option with the ordering number 6.2821.130 (set of 10). When connecting the filter unit please note the flow direction arrow printed on the housing. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 30: Figure 10: 6.2821.120 Filter Unit Peek

    Part of 6.2821.120 Filter unit 54 Compression fitting (6.2744.010) 58 6.2821.130 Filter 56 Capillary 6.1831.010 PEEK capillary or 6.1822.010 59 Filter housing of filter unit PTFE microcapillary Part of 6.2821.120 Filter unit 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 31: Mains Connection

    2.4.1 Setting the mains voltage Before switching on the 861 Advanced Compact IC for the first time check that the mains voltage set on the instrument (see Figure 11) matches the local mains voltage. If this is not the case, you must reset...

  • Page 32: Fuses

    Compact IC (see Figure 11). 2.4.4 On/off switching of the instrument The 861 Advanced Compact IC is switched on and off using mains switch 16. When the instrument is switched on, the mains pilot lamp 5 lights up. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 33: Connection To Pc

    Connection to PC 2.5.1 Connecting cable Always switch off 861 Advanced Compact IC and PC before you con- nect the two instruments with the 6.2134.100 Cable. Connect the RS232 interface 23 at the 861 Advanced Compact IC to the serial COM1 port at the PC using the 6.2134.100 Cable (9-pin/9- pin).

  • Page 34: First Login

    2.5.4 Create a system Create in «IC Net» a system to control the 861 Advanced Compact IC. Proceed as described in Section 4.4.1 of the Software Instructions for Use «IC Net»: System wizard. Add your version of the 861 Advanced Compact IC (they are listed under "Metrohm Detectors") to the system,...

  • Page 35: High-Pressure Pump

    6.2620.150 Pulsation dampener MF has to be in- stalled between the high-pressure pump and the injection valve of the 861 Advanced Compact IC. Proceed as follows (see Figure 12): Install pulsation dampener • Position the pulsation dampener 60 in the interior of the Com- pact IC on the base.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Eluent Bottle

    Use a pressure-resistant container for this. Care must be taken that the eluent used is freely miscible with any solvent remaining in the pump head (the pump head leaves the fac- 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 37 Connect aspirating tubing to pump • Insert the free end of aspirating tubing 63 into one of the ope- nings 8 in the interior of the 861 Advanced Compact IC (see Figure 2). • Pull aspirating tubing 63 sufficiently far into the interior of the...

  • Page 38: Deaerating The Pump And Rinsing The Pulsation Dampener

    2 Installation 861 Advanced Compact IC, cut off to the required length and push at least 5 mm of it onto aspirating capillary 38 (see Figure 3 and Figure 4 and Figure 5) of the high-pressure pump (it may be necessary to use emery paper).
  • Page 39 Control window. Set flow rate to 2 mL/min • Double-click the 861 icon in the system window to open the window for manual control of the 861 Advanced Compact IC (see below). • Set the flow rate to in the field.

  • Page 40: Precolumns And Separating Columns

    The precolumn that is suitable for your separating column can be found in the Metrohm IC Column Catalog which can be obtained from your local Metrohm agency, the data sheet accompanying your separating column, the product information about separating columns that can be found under http://www.metrohm.com, ion chromatogra-...

  • Page 41: General Information On Separating Columns

    (observe the in- formation provided by the manufacturer). The separating columns and precolumns currently available from Metrohm can be found in the Metrohm IC Column Catalog, or on the Internet under http://www.metrohm.com in the ion chromatography pro- duct section.

  • Page 42: Installation Of The Separating Column Without Suppressor Module "Msm Ii

    44 permanently mounted on the detector block 45. Column attachment • Insert one or two column holders 74 (6.2027.030, 6.2027.040 or 6.2027.050) in the mounting rails 25 and fasten separating column 73 in the column holder 74. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 43: Installation Of The Separating Column With Suppressor Module "Msm Ii

    861 Advanced Compact IC. • Switch on high-pressure pump ( ) by clicking IC pump <On> and rinse column with eluent for approx. 10 min. • Switch off high-pressure pump by clicking <Off> 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 44: Suppressor Module "Msm Ii

    Before every switching opera- tion of the suppressor module «MSM II», the three suppressor units must have been rinsed for at least ½ h with eluent, regeneration and rinsing solution. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 45: Preparation Of The Peristaltic Pump

    2.8.2 Preparation of the peristaltic pump Before start-up the accessories for the 2-channel peristaltic pump built into the 861 Advanced Compact IC must be mounted according to Figure 15. Proceed as follows: Remove tubing cartridges • Loosen both tubing cartridges 47 from the holding clamp 49 by pressing down snap-action lever 50 and remove from mounting pin 52 (see Figure 16).

  • Page 46: Figure 15: Installing Pump Tubings

    6.2744.180 58 Filter 6.2821.130 84 Suppressor inlet capillary for H 85 Suppressor inlet capillary for 75 Aspirating tubing for H 76 Aspirating tubing for H 77 Coupling (6.2744.034) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 47: Figure 16: Connection Of Separation Column With Suppressor Module "Msm Ii

    31 PEEK coupling (6.2744.040) 49 Holding clamp for locking the tubing cartridge into 44 Inlet capillary for detector block place PEEK capillary, fixed mounting 45 Detector block (1.732.0110) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 48: Connection Of Supply Bottles

    • Screw bottle attachment 88 on to supply bottle 89. • Place supply bottle 89 at one of the rear positions of the bot- tle rack 6 on the 861 Advanced Compact IC (see Figure 1). Connect aspirating tubing for H •...
  • Page 49 • Screw bottle attachment 88 on to supply bottle 89. • Place supply bottle 89 beside the other supply bottle on the bottle rack 6 on the 861 Advanced Compact IC (see Figure Connect aspirating tubing for H • Prepare aspirating tubing 75: Cut a piece of the 6.1803.020 PTFE tubing to the required length (normally approx.

  • Page 50: Connection Of The Suppressor Module "Msm Ii

    «MSM II» 46 using a 6.2744.010 Compression fitting to the PEEK Coupling 81 connected to the rear pump tubing Outlet capillary for H • Pull outlet capillary 87 marked with "Waste" of the suppressor 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 51: Figure 18: Connections At Suppressor Module "Msm Ii

    Y.107.0150 self-adhesive strap. • If necessary, the two outlet capillaries 86 and 87 can be fixed in the required position in the interior with the help of a Y.107.0150 self-adhesive strap. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 52: Co Suppressor

    Suppressor has an external power supply (6.2152.020) supplying it with a voltage of 15V (DC). The 853 CO Suppressor is con- trolled via a Remote line to the 861 Advanced Compact IC. Connection 853 – Power supply • Connect the external power supply (6.2152.020) with the 6.2108.120 Cable to the 853 CO...

  • Page 53: Co Suppressor - Tubing Connection

    (see Section 2.5.3). • Select in the main window. Open the sys- File / Open / System tem file created in Section 2.5.4 for the 861 Advanced Com- pact IC. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 54 Open control window • Double-click the 861 icon in the system window. The control window for manual control of the 861 Advanced Compact IC appears, which indicates conductivity, pressure and current system parameters. Make sure that the set flow does not exceed the maximum permissible flow for the particular column (see column data sheet).

  • Page 55: Start System

    (see Section 2.5.3). • Select in the main window. Open the sys- File / Open / System tem file created in Section 2.5.4 for the 861 Advanced Com- pact IC. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 56 Control Open control window • Double-click the 861 icon in the system window. The control window for manual control of the 861 Advanced Compact IC appears, which indicates conductivity, pressure and current system parameters. Make sure that the set flow does not exceed the maximum permissible flow for the particular column (see column data sheet).
  • Page 57 (the set contact pressure remains unchanged). 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 58: Connection Of External Devices

    28 of the 861). • Pull the free end of the PEEK capillary tubing through open- ing 8 of the 861 Advanced Compact IC and use a 6.2744.010 PEEK Compression fitting to screw it onto injection valve 28.
  • Page 59 Advanced Sample Processors via «IC Net» please refer to «IC Net» Software Instructions for Use, Section 6.26.3. Creating a time program for the 861 • Open the window with the system settings of the 861 (with a 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 60: Connection Of The 813 Compact Autosampler

    Section 3.3.1 or the «IC Net» Software Instructions for Use. In order for the 861 – 838 connection to function properly Re- mote line 3 at the 861 Advanced Compact IC must be set to 0 each time that a determination is started (...
  • Page 61 28 of the 861). • Pull the free end of the PEEK capillary tubing through open- ing 8 of the 861 Advanced Compact IC and use a 6.2744.010 PEEK Compression fitting to screw it onto injection valve 28.
  • Page 62 Section 3.3.1 or the «IC Net» Software Instructions for Use. In order for the 861 – 813 connection to function properly Re- mote line 3 at the 861 Advanced Compact IC must be set to 0 each time that a determination is started (...

  • Page 63: Operation

    3 Operation This Section describes only the most important points concerning the operation of the 861 Advanced Compact IC. For further details please refer to the «IC Net» Instructions for Use and to the on-line help in the PC program.

  • Page 64: Connect A System

    "INJECT" position position The instrument icon for the 861 Advanced Compact IC is one of the three elements in the System window. If the system is linked (see Sec- tion 3.2.2), the icon is provided with two buttons for manual operation of the injection valve: Switch over the injection valve to position "INJECT".

  • Page 65: Hardware Start/Stop And Baseline Recording

    3.2.4 Hardware start/stop and baseline recording Start Starting the hardware (by selecting SYSTEM / Control / Startup hard- ) on the 861 Advanced Compact IC includes sending the ware System defined for the system, starting the high-pressure pump, startup values...

  • Page 66: Settings

    For a connected system, the tab is displayed. It allows manual Control control of the 861 Advanced Compact IC functions and setting of start- up values to be sent to the instrument. This tab shows the current mea- surement values for conductivity and pressure.
  • Page 67 Stop 853 CO Suppressor. <Off> The system startup values are sent and applied System startup values to the 861 Advanced Compact IC each time the system is connected, a determination is started, or the values are sent manually with <Send to unit>...

  • Page 68: Time Program

    Enable program start (a disabled program is ENABLED not started). Add new program instruction. <Add> Delete selected program instruction. <Delete> Test the time program (error messages are dis- <Verify> played if program is wrong). 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 69 RESET rameters to the system startup val- ues. Suppressor Switch suppressor module «MSM II» to the next position. Peristaltic on, off Switch on or off the peristaltic pump. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 70: Remote Configuration

    Add new remote command. <Add> Delete selected remote command. <Delete> Activate the defined remote commands for in- <Activate> sertion into the time program. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 71 Startup hardware Selection of the polarity of the output signal: Polarity positive polarity (for anions) negative polarity (for cations) – 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 72: Hardware Settings

    Remote lines after power on The remote output lines 1…8 are set to these values after power on or a manual stop with Shutdown hardware Selection: 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 73 Possibility for changing the break times <Break times> for injection valve and suppressor Valve module Suppressor 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 74 (leave line in current status) Display of the power on startup values for PowerOn values remote output lines set on the Hardware tab. Length of a pulse in ms. Pulse length 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 75 This information is also stored in the instrument itself, so that it is stopped automatically even without connection to the PC. Temporary power failure at the 861 Advanced Power on Compact IC hardware. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 76: Notes - Maintenance - Faults

    To avoid contamination by abrasive particles arising from piston seals of the IC Pump, it is advantageous to install an in-line filter between the pump and the injection valve. In the 861 Advanced Compact IC a 6.2821.120 Filter unit PEEK is already mounted for this purpose (see Section 2.3.6).

  • Page 77: High-Pressure Pump

    Pulsation dampener The MF 6.2620.150 Pulsation dampener belongs to the standard ac- cessories of the 861 Advanced Compact IC; its installation is described in Section 2.6.2. It is used to reduce interfering pulsation in highly sensi- tive measurements and also protects the column material against pres- sure shocks caused by the injection.

  • Page 78: Peristaltic Pump

    6.2821.130 58 (part of the "PEEK Coupling 81 with filter and tubing security device" 6.2744.180 ) must be installed between peristaltic pump and inlet capillaries of the suppres- sor module «MSM II» (see Section 2.8.2). 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 79: Connections

    Maintenance and servicing 4.2.1 General information Care The 861 Advanced Compact IC requires proper care and attention. Excessive contamination of the instrument could possibly lead to mal- functions and a shorter service life of the inherently rugged mechanical and electronic parts.

  • Page 80: Maintenance By Metrohm Service

    Section 1.4.1. Maintenance by Metrohm service Maintenance of the 861 Advanced Compact IC is best done as part of an annual service performed by specialists from the Metrohm compa- ny. If work is frequently performed with caustic and corrosive chemicals, it may be necessary to shorten the interval between servicing.

  • Page 81: Changing Separating Columns

    Remove old column • Switch off high-pressure pump and wait for pressure to drop. • Unscrew column 73 from inlet capillary 44 of the detector block or from the suppressor inlet capillary 82. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 82: Maintenance Work At The Pump Head

    The spring 93 of the auxiliary piston (right piston) is more powerful (longer) than that of the main piston (left piston). Inlet and outlet valve are not present in the secondary cy- linder. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 83: Figure 19: Components Of The Pump Head

    40 and the seal pressed into the pump head re- cess with the aid of tool 102 (see Figure 20C). 96 97 Figure 19: Components of the pump head 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 84: Figure 20: Replacement Of The Piston Seal 98

    • If this does not have the desired effect, the valves can be dis- assembled as shown in Figure 21. The valve components are pushed out with the aid of a syringe needle inserted through 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 85 • Screw connection capillary 39 to pump head 40 (see Figure 3 / Figure 4 / Figure 5). • Connect aspirating tubing 63 to aspirating capillary 38 at the pump head 40. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 86: Regeneration Of The Suppressor Module "Msm Ii

    • Rinse each suppressor unit for about 15 min with one of the following solutions: Contamination with heavy metals 1 mol/L H / 0.1 mol/L oxalic acid Contamination with organic cationic complexing agents 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 87: Cleaning The Suppressor

    112 to the high-pressure pump one after another, and pump through ultrapure water. • Check whether solution emerges from connection piece 112. If one of the input or output leads remains blocked, replace 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 88: Figure 22: Assembling The Suppressor

    • Screw nut 111 onto the thread of suppressor holder 114 manually (do not use tools). Figure 22: Assembling the suppressor 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Suppressor

    861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 90: Replacing The Pump Tubing

    • Release tubing cartridge 47 from holding clamp 49 by press- ing down snap-action lever 50 and remove from mounting pin 52 (see Figure 16). • Remove old pump tubing 78 or 79. Insert new pump tubing 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 91 • Press contact pressure lever 48 upwards until the solution just starts to be drawn in. Then press contact pressure lever upwards until it clicks once more to obtain optimal contact pressure. • Switch off peristaltic pump. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 92: Faults And Malfunctions

    Software Instructions for Use «IC Net 2.3» Section 4.5. 4.3.2 Malfunctions and their rectification If difficulties appear with The 861 Advanced Compact IC during analy- ses, their causes are best investigated in the order separating column → high-pressure pump → eluent → connections. Several of The malfunctions which may appear are listed in the following table with de- tails of possible causes and countermeasures.
  • Page 93 Filter (see Section 2.3.6) ter in the 6.2821.120 Fil- ter unit PEEK • Counterpressure at sup- • Clean or replace suppres- pressor module «MSM sor (see Section … II» too high 4.2.7 4.2.9) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 94: Diagnostic Tests / Validation / Glp

    Under the title «Application Bulletin No. 277 – Validation of Metrohm ion chromatographs» an example of such a standard op- erating procedure is available from Metrohm; it can be adapted and used with the 861 Advanced Compact IC. Further information on the subjects of QA, GLP and validation can also be found in the brochure «Quality management with Metrohm»,...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    5.1 Technical data 5 Appendix Technical data Unless otherwise specified, the published data com- prises typical values for the 861 Advanced Compact IC at an ambient temperature of 25 °C. 5.1.1 Conductivity measurement 0…5000 µS/cm (resolution: 2.80 nS/cm) Measurement range 1 0…1000 µS/cm (resolution: 0.56 nS/cm)

  • Page 96: Injection Valve

    10 measurements/s (pressure measurements) Safety shutdown Function Automatic shutdown when upper and lower pres- sure limits violated Maximum pressure limit adjustable between 0.1...35.0 MPa (1...350 bar) Response time: 1 pump cycle 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 97: Peristaltic Pump

    Resistance < 1 MΩ (for deion. water) 5.1.8 RS232 interface Connector Dsub 9 pin (male) Function TxD and RxD signal for connection with software handshake Default settings 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, XON/XOFF 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 98: Analog Output

    1 Assignment of Remote 1 Pin 18 … output lines 1 Remote 2 Remote 3 Remote 4 Remote 5 Remote 6 Pin 16 Remote 7 Pin 17 Remote 8 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 99: Mains Connection

    - EN/IEC 61000-4-5 - EN/IEC 61000-4-6 - EN/IEC 61000-4-8 - EN/IEC 61000-4-11 - EN/IEC 61000-4-14 - Namur 5.1.14 Ambient temperature Nominal operating range +5…+45°C (at 20…80 % atmospheric humidity) Storage –20…+70°C Transport –40…+70°C 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 100: Housing

    Material of base Steel, enameled Width 259 mm Height 446 mm Depth 355 mm Weight 2.861.0010 13.5 kg (without accessories) 15.7 kg (with accessories) 2.861.0020 14.7 kg (without accessories) 21.7 kg (with accessories) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 101: Standard Equipment

    5.2 Standard equipment Standard equipment Subject to changes ! All dimensions are given in mm. The 861 Advanced Compact IC is available in three versions: • 2.861.0010 Compact IC without suppressor • 2.861.0020 Compact IC with suppressor module «MSM II»...
  • Page 102 6.1816.020 Silicone tubing Drain tube for inner compartment and bottle rack, length = 1 m 6.1826.110 Pump tubing made of PVC with 2 firmly attached orange-yellow stoppers; i.d. = 0.49 mm 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 103 Type CEE (22), V Type NEMA 5-15 (USA…) 6.2122.070 6.2134.100 Connecting cable Connecting cable 861 Ad- vanced Compact IC (RS232) – PC 9 pol. neg. 9 pol. neg. 6.2143.230 Connecting cable 861/761-853 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 104 5 " ⁄ 6.2744.020 Coupling – Luer Coupling for connection of a 6.1803.000 PTFE capillary to connection 3 of the 861 Advanced Compact IC when a Sample Changer is used 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 105 PC program «IC Net 2.3» 8.102.1013 Administrator manual (English) for PC program «IC Cap 2.2» 8.102.1119 User manual (multilingual) for PC program «IC Cap 2.2» 8.110.8213 Software Manual (English) for PC program «Autodatabase 1.0» 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 106: Optional Accessories

    ⁄ ⁄ 6.2620.040 Coupling – Connector for plastic separating columns 1⁄ -28 thread. with 4" 6.2621.080 Capillary cutter for plastic capillaries for PEEK capillaries and PTFE capillaries with 5 spare blades 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 107: High-Pressure Pump

    Complete, with fixations screws 6.2741.000 Piston seal Spare part for 6.2824.100 Pump head 6.2741.020 PE piston seal 6.2744.070 PEEK compression fitting short Spare part for 6.2824.100 Pump head Set of 5 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 108: Separating Columns And Precolumns

    Column dimensions: 250 × 7.5 mm 6.1006.100 Metrosep Anion Dual 2 For the determination of anions with and with- out chemical suppression. Column dimensions: 75 × 4.6 mm Precolumn: 6.1005.050 (installation with 6.2821.050 Twin cartridge holder) 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 109 PEEK column. Column dimensions: 150 × 4.0 mm 6.1010.230 Cation column Metrosep C 2 - 250 Cation column for determining monovalent and divalent cations. PEEK column. Column dimensions: 250 × 4.0 mm 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 110: Column Heating

    Diameter d = 15.0 mm 5.3.4 Column heating The 861 Advanced Compact IC can be used with a column heating de- vice (see 8.861.1011 Instructions for Use). This column heating device together with the necessary accessories can be ordered from your local Metrohm agency under the Order no.

  • Page 111: Communication

    2.145.0320 Expansion Module USB - 4xDB9 (from Inside Out Networks) Converter USB to 4x serial RS 232 (COM). For the connection of 4 additional devices to the USB-Port of the PC. 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

  • Page 112: Warranty And Conformity

    Metrohm from any liability to pay compensation. If any instruments and parts have to be returned, the original packaging should be used if at all possible.

  • Page 113: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use Metrohm Ltd. is holder of the SQS-certificate of the quality system ISO 9001 for quality as- surance in design/development, production, installation and servicing. The system software, stored in Read Only Memories (ROMs) has been validated in connec- tion with standard operating procedures in respect to functionality and performance.

  • Page 114: Quality Management Principles

    Metrohm Ltd. holds the ISO 9001 Certificate, registration number 10872-02, issued by SQS (Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems). Internal and external au- dits are carried out periodically to assure that the standards defined by Metrohm’s QM Manual are maintained.

  • Page 115: Index

    Column ..see Separating column Detaching........72 Ordering designation ....93 Protection........66 Figure .........6, 8, 10 Aspirating tubing 75 Column 73 Connection capillary 43 Figure......36, 38, 40 Attach......... 32 Figure .........6, 8, 10 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 116 General information on mainte- Connection to suppressor Dimensions ........90 nance..........69 module 46 ......... 40 Disposal .........13 Figure..... 6, 8, 10, 33, 37 General information on separating Door 1 Installation........32 columns..........31 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 117 Outlet valve 100 Program ........58, 59 Program instruction....59 Cleaning........74 Installation ........23 System startup value....57 Figure......... 74 Program flag ......59 Technical data ......86 Ordering designations....98 Program instructions....58, 59 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 118 Recycling ........70 Suppression ........34 Separation efficiency....66 Regeneration......67, 76 Storage........67 Suppressor ......57, 59, 61 Regeneration solution..34, 38, 76 Connection at detector Suppressor holder 114 Remote...........59 block 45 ........32 Figure......... 79 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...
  • Page 119 Time program ........ 58 Cleaning ........73 Inserting........79 Enable........58 Replacement......73 Ordering designation ....97 Verify .......... 58 Figure .........74 Replacement ......79 Transport........16 Suppressor step......64 Transport damage....... 102 861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033...

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