Dionex TCC-100 Quick Installation Manual

TCC-100

Thermostatted Column Compartment

Quick Installation Guide

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This Quick Installation Guide provides information about how to install the TCC-100
Thermostatted Column Compartment and its options. For additional information, please refer
to the Operating Instructions for the instrument.

1. General Information

1.1 Preparation

Bring the unit to a moderate temperature for four hours to allow any condensation that might
have occurred during transit to evaporate. Do not connect the unit to the mains during this
period. If it is obvious that condensation did not evaporate completely, continue to warm-up
the unit (which is not connected to the mains) until the condensation is completely gone.

Place the instrument on a firm and level surface that is free of vibration. Make sure that the
surface is resistant to solvents. Avoid locations with extreme changes in temperature (such as
direct sunlight or drafts) and high air humidity.

1.2 Electrical Connection

Connect the TCC-100 to the mains, using the
power cord shipped with the instrument.

Turn on the TCC-100 by pressing the power
switch on the rear panel.

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The temperature display starts flashing.

In stand-alone control, press the Minus or Plus key on the front panel to activate
temperature control. The preset temperature set point is displayed for information. The
temperature display stops flashing and indicates the actual temperature. The column chamber
is heated or cooled to preset temperature set point.
To increase or decrease the value, press the Plus or Minus key until the display starts
flashing. You can change the set point in increments of 0.1°C as long as the display is
flashing. To change the temperature value more quickly, hold down the key. The display stops
flashing when you release the key, and then displays the actual temperature again.

To interrupt operation without turning off the instrument, press the Standby key. This sets the
instrument to standby mode. To resume operation, press the Standby key again.

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2. Automated Control by Chromeleon®

Please note: Install Chromeleon software before connecting the TCC-100 to the USB

port on the Chromeleon server PC.

For USB connection, connect the USB cable
from the TCC-100 accessories kit to the
USB port on the instrument's rear panel and
to the USB port on the Chromeleon server
PC.

Please note: The USB connection between the TCC-100 and the PC or a USB hub

must not exceed 5 m. A special USB extension cable (Dionex part
no. 8911.0004) is available if longer connections are required. Up to
five extension cables may be connected in series. For system reasons,
the overall connection length must not exceed 30 m.

For Chromeleon versions 6.30 and 6.40, install the TCC-100 column compartment driver via
the Setup program on the software CD provided in the accessories kit. Insert the CD into the
CD drive of your Chromeleon server PC. Double-click Setup.exe in the root directory. Click
Next to have the Setup program check which Chromeleon version is installed on your PC.
Follow the on-screen instructions as they appear to install the driver. If a version is found for
which no driver is available, the setup aborts.
For Chromeleon versions higher than 6.40, the USB installation of the TCC-100 is handled
automatically during the Chromeleon setup. The user will not be required to take any other
action.

Please note: Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. In this case, use a LAN

connection instead.

For LAN connection, connect the LAN
cable from the TCC-100 accessories kit to
the LAN port on the instrument's rear panel
and to the LAN port on the Chromeleon
server PC or to a LAN hub, which is
connected to the Chromeleon server PC.

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