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Dionex ICS-3000 Operator's Manual

Dionex ICS-3000 Operator's Manual (392 pages)

Ion Chromatography System

Brand: Dionex | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 14 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

17
- ICS-3000 System Overview
  17
  - ICS-3000 System Components
    18
  - ICS-3000 System Control
    25
- ICS-3000 System Documentation
  26
- The ICS-3000 System Operator's Manual
  27
  - Overview
    27
  - Safety Messages and Notes
    28
- Safety and Regulatory Information
  30
  - Safety Labels
    30
2 Description

33
- DP/SP Description
  
  33
- DP/SP Front Features
  33
- DP/SP Interior Components
  35
  - Pump Heads
    36
  - Pressure Transducer
    36
  - Proportioning Valves (Gradient Pump Only)
    36
  - Vacuum Degassing Module
    37
  - Piston Seal Wash System
    38
  - Static Mixer
    38
- DP/SP Flow Schematics
  39
  - Isocratic Pump Flow Schematic
    39
  - Gradient Pump Flow Schematic
    40
- DP/SP Rear Panel
  41
- Eluent Reservoirs
  45
- EO (Optional)
  46
EG Description

47
- EG Front Features
  47
- EG Interior Components
  49
- EG Rear Panel
  53
- EG Flow Schematic
  55
DC Description

57
- DC Front Features
  57
- DC Interior Components
  60
- DC Rear Panel
  63
- Injection Valves
  66
  - Injection Valve Operation
    66
  - Injection Valve Plumbing
    68
- CD Conductivity Detector
  69
- ED Electrochemical Detector
  73
  - Amperometry Cell
    73
    
    Combination Ph-Ag/Agcl Reference Electrode
    74
    
    DC Amperometric Detection
    76
    
    Integrated and Pulsed Amperometric Detection
    77
    
    Cyclic Voltammetry Detection
    79
    
    Waveforms
    79
    
    Storing and Reprocessing Amperometry Data
    84
  - Automation Manager
    89
    
    High-Pressure Switching Valves
    90
    
    Low-Pressure Valves
    91
    
    High- and Low-Pressure Valve Control
    92
    
    Reaction Coil Heater
    94
  - I/O Option
    95
    
    I/O Option Connections
    96
    
    Analog Outputs
    97
    
    Power, Relay, and TTL Outputs
    100
    
    TTL Inputs
    102
- TC Description
  
  107
  - TC Front Features
    107
  - TC Interior Components
    109
  - TC Rear Panel
    111
  - Injection Valves
    114
    
    Injection Valve Operation
    114
    
    Injection Valve Plumbing
    116
  - Column Identification (ID) System
    117
  - Gas and Humidity Sensors
    118
  - Theory of Operation
    119
    
    Predictive Performance
    120
3 Configurations

121
- Overview
  121
4 Startup

129
- Operating Precautions
  129
  - EG Operating Precautions
    129
  - ED Amperometry Cell Operating Precautions
    131
- System Startup Checklist
  134
- Preparing Samples
  135
  - Collecting and Storing Samples
    135
  - Pretreating Samples
    135
  - Diluting Samples
    136
  - Fill the Autosampler Vials and Load the Sample Tray
    136
- DP/SP Startup
  
  139
  - Set up the Eluent Reservoirs
    139
  - Set up the Piston Seal Wash System
    140
  - Start the Pump
    143
- EG Startup
  
  147
  - Setting the Eluent Concentration
    147
- DC Startup
  
  151
  - Start the DC
    151
  - Equilibrate the System and Verify Operational Readiness
    152
- TC Startup
  
  153
  - Start the TC
    153
  - Equilibrate the System and Verify Operational Readiness
    154
5 Operation

155
- Overview
  155
- Loading Samples with an Autosampler
  156
- Loading Samples with a Syringe
  156
  - Loading Samples with a Syringe (Push Method)
    157
  - Loading Samples with a Vacuum Syringe (Pull Method)
    159
- Example Commands for Loading and Injecting Samples
  160
- Manual Sample Processing
  162
  - Saving Manual Data
    163
- Automatic (Batch) Sample Processing
  163
  - Creating a New Sequence
    164
  - Starting Batch Sample Processing
    165
6 Shutdown

167
- DP/SP Shutdown
  
  167
- EG Shutdown
  
  169
  - Short-Term Shutdown
    169
  - Long-Term Shutdown
    169
- DC Shutdown
  
  171
  - Consumables Storage
    171
  - Amperometry Cell Storage
    171
    
    Short-Term Storage of the Amperometry Cell
    171
    
    Long-Term Storage of the Amperometry Cell
    171
- TC Shutdown
  
  173
  - Consumables Storage
    173
  - Short-Term Shutdown
    173
  - Long-Term Shutdown
    173
7 Maintenance

175
- System Maintenance Checklists
  175
  - Daily Maintenance
    175
  - Weekly Maintenance
    175
  - Periodic Maintenance
    176
  - Annual Maintenance
    176
- DP/SP Routine Maintenance
  
  177
  - DP/SP Daily Maintenance
    177
  - DP/SP Weekly Maintenance
    177
  - DP/SP Periodic Maintenance
    178
  - DP/SP Annual Maintenance
    178
- EG Routine Maintenance
  
  179
  - EG Daily Maintenance
    179
  - EG Weekly Maintenance
    179
  - EG Annual Maintenance
    179
- DC Routine Maintenance
  
  181
  - DC Daily Maintenance
    181
  - DC Weekly Maintenance
    181
  - DC Periodic Maintenance
    181
  - DC Annual Maintenance
    182
- TC Routine Maintenance
  
  183
  - TC Daily Maintenance
    183
  - TC Weekly Maintenance
    183
  - TC Periodic Maintenance
    184
  - TC Annual Maintenance
    184
8 Troubleshooting

185
- Audit Trail Error Messages
  185
  - DP/SP Error Messages
    186
  - EG Error Messages
    187
  - DC Error Messages
    188
- TC Error Messages
  189
- Noisy Baseline
  194
- Poor Retention Time Reproducibility
  197
- Peak Retention Times Are too Early
  199
- Peak Retention Times Are too Late
  199
- No Peaks
  199
- Tailing Peaks
  201
- Low System Backpressure
  201
- High System Backpressure
  202
- Low Detector Output
  202
- High Background
  203
DP/SP Troubleshooting

205
- Troubleshooting DP/SP Error Messages
  205
- DP/SP Does Not Start
  213
- DP/SP Stops
  214
- DP/SP Liquid Leaks/Leak Alarm
  215
- Vacuum Degassing Module Low Vacuum
  217
- Vacuum Degassing Module Does Not Run
  217
- DP/SP Digital I/O Port Inoperative
  217
EG Troubleshooting

219
- Troubleshooting EG Error Messages
  219
- EG ALARM LED Is Lighted
  223
- EG POWER LED Fails to Light
  224
- Liquid Leaks in the EG
  224
  - No Flow
    225
  - EG Stops Operation
    226
- DC Troubleshooting
  
  229
- TC Troubleshooting
  
  243
9 Service

273
- DP/SP Service
  
  273
- Replacing Tubing and Fittings
  273
- Cleaning Eluent Reservoirs
  274
- Priming the DP/SP
  275
  - Priming with the PUMP PRIME Button
    275
  - Priming from the Control Panel
    277
- Replacing the Check Valves
  278
- Replacing a Piston Seal
  281
  - Removing the Pump Head and Piston
    281
  - Cleaning the Piston
    284
  - Removing the Main Piston Seal
    284
  - Removing the Piston Seal Wash Seal
    285
  - Installing the Piston Seals
    285
  - Reinstalling the Piston and Pump Head
    286
- Replacing the Piston
  287
  - Removing the Pump Head and Piston
    287
  - Installing the New Piston
    289
  - Reinstalling the Pump Head
    289
- Replacing the Piston Seal Wash Tubing
  290
- Replacing the DP/SP Priming Valve Knob Seal
  292
- Changing the DP/SP Main Power Fuses
  294
EG Service

297
- Replacing Tubing and Fittings
  297
- Isolating a Restriction in the Liquid Lines
  298
- Replacing the Elugen Cartridge
  298
  - EG Flow Schematic
    299
  - Removing the Old Elugen Cartridge
    300
    
    Disposing of the Old Elugen Cartridge
    302
    
    Installing the New Elugen Cartridge
    302
    
    Conditioning the New Elugen Cartridge
    304
    
    Completing the Elugen Cartridge Installation
    305
  - Replacing the CR-TC
    306
    
    Removing the Old CR-TC
    306
    
    Installing and Hydrating the New CR-TC
    307
    
    Completing the New CR-TC Plumbing
    308
  - Replacing the RFIC Eluent Degasser
    310
  - Installing a Backpressure Coil
    311
  - Changing the EG Main Power Fuses
    312
- DC Service
  
  313
  - Replacing Tubing and Fittings
    313
  - Replacing the Leak Sensor
    314
  - Rebuilding a High-Pressure (Injection) Valve
    316
  - Replacing a High-Pressure (Injection) Valve Pod
    318
  - Installing or Replacing an I/O Option Board
    321
  - Changing the DC Main Power Fuses
    323
  - CD Service Procedures
    324
    
    Calibrating the CD Cell
    324
    
    Replacing a Suppressor
    325
    
    Replacing a CD
    327
    
    Removing Trapped Air from the Conductivity Cell
    328
  - ED Service Procedures
    329
    
    Disconnecting the Amperometry Cell
    329
    
    Replacing an Amperometry Cell Gasket
    330
    
    Polishing an Amperometry Cell Working Electrode
    333
    
    Replacing an Amperometry Cell Reference Electrode
    336
    
    Calibrating the Reference Electrode
    338
    
    Replacing the Reference Electrode O-Ring
    340
    
    Replacing an ED Detector
    342
  - Replacing Tubing and Fittings
    343
- TC Service
  
  343
  - Setting up the Column ID System
    344
  - Rebuilding an Injection Valve
    346
  - Replacing an Injection Valve Pod
    347
  - Changing the Main Power Fuses
    350
A • Specifications

351
- DP/SP Specifications
  
  351
  - Electrical
    351
  - Environmental
    351
  - Physical
    351
  - Hydraulics
    352
  - Computer Connections
    353
  - I/O Interfaces and Inputs/Outputs
    353
- EG Specifications
  
  355
  - Electrical
    355
  - Environmental
    355
  - Physical
    355
  - Elugen Cartridge
    356
- DC Specifications
  
  357
  - Electrical
    357
  - Environmental
    357
  - Physical
    357
  - Lower Compartment Components
    358
  - Temperature Control
    358
    
    Upper Compartment
    358
    
    Lower Compartment (Optional)
    359
  - ICS-3000 Automation Manager
    359
    
    Reaction Coil Heater
    359
    
    Valves
    359
  - ICS-3000 Conductivity Detector
    360
  - ICS-3000 Electrochemical Detector
    361
- TC Specifications
  
  363
  - Electrical
    363
  - Environmental
    363
  - Physical
    363
  - Thermal Compartment
    364
- DP/SP Reordering Information
  
  365

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