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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Copyright Notice
Trademarks
Customer Comments
Safety Considerations
Safety Advisories
Operating this Instrument
Audience and Purpose
Intended Use of the Waters Prep Series HPLC System
Calibrating
ISM Classification
ISM Classification: ISM Group 1 Class B
EC Authorized Representative
Table of Contents
1 Overview
Waters Prep Series
Preplc System
Delta-Prep System
Waters Prep Series
Delta-Prep
Waters Prep Series Modules
Inject Start
Waters 746 Integrator
Chassis Ground
Signal Ground
Accessories
Getting Started
Starting the System
Using the Front Panel
Displaying Help
Shutting down the System
Configuring the Controller
2 Installing the System
Setting up and Inspecting
Unpacking and Installing the System
Selecting the Site
Electrical Requirements
Electrical Conditions
Voltage Selections
Assembling the System
Connecting Rheodyne Injectors
Connecting the M-1000 Preppak Module (Optional)
Connecting Additional Devices
Attaching the Interface Cable and Power Cord
Connecting IEEE-488 Interfaces
Connecting to the Waters 746 Data Module
Liquid Line Connections
Connecting a Helium Tank to the Fluid Handling Unit
Helium Specifications
Sparging
Connecting Compression Fittings
Setting up the Plunger Wash
Considerations
Connecting the Plunger Wash Tube
Connecting to the Injection Panel (Preplc System)
Connecting to the Column Rack (Delta-Prep System)
Installing Sample Injection Options
Installing the Small-Scale Sample Injection Valve Option (Preplc System)
Using an Autoinjector
Making Electrical Connections
Connecting Liquid Lines When Using a Waters Autoinjector
Connecting a Fraction Collector
Making the Remote Start Connection
Making Chart Mark Connections
Installing Analytical and Preparative Columns
Preplc System
Delta-Prep System
Making Detector Connections
Preplc or Delta-Prep System
Connecting Detector Semi-Prep Cells
Using the RI Detector with the Flow Splitter Option
3 Troubleshooting, Testing, and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Baseline Noise
High System Pressure
Troubleshooting Chromatography
Poor Peak Resolution
Chromatography Troubleshooting
Hardware Troubleshooting
Software Troubleshooting
Replace with New Table
Illegal Vial Number
Number out of Range
Program Method Table Saved
Step Does Not Exist
First Vial Greater than Last Vial
Invalid Injection Number
Invalid Vial Number
Performance Tests
Self-Diagnostics
Extended Tests
Maintenance Procedures
Column Rack Tubing Configuration
Fluid Handling Unit Maintenance
Replacing Fuses
Maintaining Rheodyne Manual Injectors
Warning Symbols
A Safety Advisories
Warning Symbols
Task-Specific Hazard Warnings
Specific Warnings
Caution Symbol
Warnings that Apply to All Waters Instruments
Electrical and Handling Symbols
Electrical Symbols
Handling Symbols
B Specifications
C Spare Parts
Gradient
D Solvent Considerations
Clean Solvent
Solvent Miscibility
Viscosity
How to Use Miscibility Numbers (M-Numbers
Buffered Solvents
Solvent Head Height
Solvent Viscosity
Solvent Degassing
Solvent Degassing Methods
Index
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Waters Prep Series
Installation and Maintenance Guide
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Troubleshooting chromatography
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Hardware troubleshooting
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Software troubleshooting
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Summarization of Contents
1 Overview
Waters Prep Series
Details about the Waters Prep Series HPLC systems and their configurations.
Getting Started
Initial steps and procedures for setting up and operating the system.
2 Installing the System
Setting Up and Inspecting
Procedures for unpacking, inspecting, and preparing the system for installation.
Electrical Requirements
Specifications and guidelines for the system's electrical configurations and connections.
Assembling the System
Instructions for connecting major system components, including injectors and modules.
Connecting a Helium Tank
Procedure for connecting a helium tank for solvent sparging in the fluid handling unit.
Setting Up the Plunger Wash
Steps for configuring and connecting the plunger wash system for pump seal lubrication.
Installing Sample Injection Options
Guidance on installing optional sample injection valves and systems.
Installing Columns
Instructions for installing analytical and preparative columns into the system.
Making Detector Connections
Procedures for connecting the column outlet to the system's detectors.
3 Troubleshooting, Testing, and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Guidance on identifying and resolving common system problems and errors.
Performance Tests
Diagnostic tests to verify system functionality and pinpoint malfunctions.
Maintenance Procedures
Steps for performing routine maintenance on system components.
A Safety Advisories
Warning Symbols
Explanation of hazard symbols and their associated risks for safe operation.
Caution Symbol
Information on the caution symbol, indicating risks of instrument or sample damage.
Electrical and Handling Symbols
Overview of electrical and handling symbols used on instruments and packaging.
B Specifications
Operational Specifications
Key operational parameters, including solvent handling, flow rates, and pressure limits.
Electrical Specifications
Details on power requirements, consumption, fuses, and terminal functions.
Environmental Specifications
Operating and storage conditions for temperature, humidity, and solvent compatibility.
C Spare Parts
Common Parts
List of common spare parts recommended for customer stock and their part numbers.
3725 Injector Parts
Specific spare parts for the Rheodyne 3725i injector, including rebuild kits.
150-mL Configuration Parts
Spare parts specific to the 150-mL system configuration.
D Solvent Considerations
Clean Solvent
Importance of using clean, particle-free solvents for reproducible results and minimal maintenance.
Solvent Miscibility
Guidance on determining solvent miscibility and considerations for changing solvents.
Solvent Degassing
Methods and benefits of degassing solvents to improve chromatography performance.
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