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709 IC Pump
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1.1 Instrument description
1 Introduction
1.1 Instrument description
The 709 IC Pump is a serial dual piston pump especially developed for
ion chromatography and optimized for use with Metrohm ion chromatographic instruments (e.g. 732 IC Detector and 733 IC Separation Center). The 709 IC Pump operates with minimal residual pulsation and has
an excellent flow constancy. In addition to the 2.709.0010 Standard version with parts made of sapphire, ruby, ceramics, Kel-F, Teflon or
stainless steel, the totally metal free 2.709.0110 version is available.
All functions can be set simply at the front of the unit. The current and
entered data are indicated on the LED display. To assure optimum operational reliability, both lower and upper pressure limit values can be
set. If such a limit is reached, the pump switches itself off automatically.
An additional purge valve allows rapid removal of air from the pump
system.
709 IC Pump
Fig. 1
: IC system with 732 IC Detector, 733 IC Separation Center
and 766 IC Sample Processor
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1 Introduction
1.2 Parts and controls
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IC Pump709
FLOW
P
min
P
max
P
actual
R/S
SELECTEXT.PURGE
45
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Made by Metrohm Herisau Switzerland
262627
FUSE
230 V: 0,25 AT
115 V: 0,5 AT
S
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303940
WARNING - Risk of olectric shock - disconnect equ ipment from supply before opening.
230V
CONTROL
REC.
Type 1.709.
f=50-60 Hz
S=50 VA
TIME
CONST.
HIGH
LOW
CURRENT
LOOP
RS 232
CURRENT
LOOP
RS 232
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Fig. 2
: Front and rear of 709 IC Pump
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1.2 Parts and controls
1 Display (LED)
2 LED "R/S"
Lights up when pump drive switched
on
3 Key <R/S> (Run/Stop)
On/off switching of the pump drive
4Key <SELECT>
Switching display 1 to "Flow", "P
"P
max
" or "P
actual
"
5 Key < ↓ >
Continuous decrement of the displayed digital values
6 Key < ↑ >
Continuous increment of the displayed
digital values
7 LED "Ext."
Lights up when external control is
switched on
8 Key <EXT.>
On/off switching of external control via
RS232 or current loop interface
min
",
18 Pump head (6.2824.040/6.2824.100)
19 Fastening screws for pump head 18
20 Outlet capillary of purge valve
21 Outlet valve screw connection
22 Connection capillary to 733 IC
Separation Center
23Attachment for connection capillary to
733 IC Separation Center
24 Purge valve
25 Screw for housing cover
26 Screw for housing cover
27 Housing cover
28 Fuse data
29 Mains switch
Switch for on/off switching of the unit:
I = ON 0 = OFF
30 Fuse cover
Changing the fuses, see section 2.6.2
9 Key <PURGE>
Deaeration of pump
10 LED "FLOW"
Lights up when flow rate is shown in
display 1
11 LED "P
min
"
Lights up when lower pressure limit
value for automatic shutoff of the
pump is shown in display 1
12 LED "P
max
"
Lights up when upper pressure limit
value for automatic shutoff of the
pump is shown in display 1
13 LED "P
actual
"
Lights up when current pressure is
shown in display 1
14 Connection capillary between purge
valve and pump head
15 Aspirating capillary
31 Mains connection plug
Mains connection see section 2.6
32Mains voltage selector
115V: 100...120 V ± 10%
230V: 220...240 V ± 10%
33 Control interface
see section 5.2
34 Recorder output socket
Recorder output: 1 mV/MPa
35 Sliding switch "Time Constant"
Time constant for the recorder output:
HIGH ≈ 1 s; LOW ≈ 20 ms
36 Sliding switch for external control:
RS232 / Current Loop
37 RS232 interface
38 "Current Loop" interface
(details on request)
39 Manufacturing number
16 Inlet valve screw connection
17 Connection capillary
in pump head (integral)
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40 Instrument data
Type number, mains frequency, power
consumption
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1 Introduction
1.3 Information about the Instructions for Use
Please read through these Instructions for Use carefully before
operating the 709 IC Pump. The Instructions for Use contain information and warnings to which the user must pay attention in order to
assure safe operation of the instrument.
1.3.1 Organization
These 8.709.1033 Instructions for Use for the 709 IC Pump provide a
comprehensive overview of the installation, startup procedure, operation, fault rectification and technical specifications of this instrument.
The Instructions for Use are organized as follows:
Section 1 Introduction
Description of the instrument, parts and controls,
safety notes
Section 2 Installation
Mounting the pump head, electrical connections,
tubing connections, mains connection
Section 3 Operation
Detailed description of operation,
explanation of all key functions
Description of RS232 interface,
remote control language, control interface
Section 6 Appendix
Technical data, standard equipment, options,
warranty, declaration of conformity, index
To find the information you require about the instrument please use either the Table of contents or the Index at the back.
As a supplement to the Instructions for Use, the Metrohm Monograph
8.732.2003 "Ion chromatography" is also supplied. This provides an
introduction to the theoretical fundamentals and general information on
separating columns and sample pretreatment. You will find detailed information on the separating columns available from Metrohm and on
special IC applications in the relevant "Application Bulletins", which
are available on request free of charge from your Metrohm agency.
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1.3 Information about the Instructions for Use
1.3.2 Notation and pictograms
The following notations and pictograms (symbols) are used in these Instructions for Use:
<SELECT> Key
"0.0" Entry value
25Part or control
(see section 1.2)
Hazard
This symbol draws attention to
a possible danger to life or
injury if the associated
directions are not followed
correctly.
Warning
This symbol draws attention to
possible damage to instruments or instrument parts if the
associated directions are not
followed correctly.
Caution
This symbol marks important
information. Read these directions before continuing.
Comment
This symbol marks additional
information and tips.
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1 Introduction
1.4 Safety notes
1.4.1 Electrical safety
While electrical safety in the handling of the 709 IC Pump is assured in
the context of the specifications IEC 1010-1 (protection class 1, degree
of protection IP40), the following points should be noted:
• Mains connection
Set the mains voltage and check the mains fuse and mains
connection in accordance with the instructions in section 2.6.
• Opening the 709 IC Pump
To avoid all danger of coming into contact with live components do
not open the instrument or remove any parts when the 709 IC Pump is
connected to the power supply. Always disconnect the instrument
from all voltage sources before you open it and ensure that the mains cable is disconnected from mains connection plug 31 !
• Protection against static charges
Electronic components are sensitive to static charging and can be
destroyed by discharges. Before you touch any of the components
inside the 709 IC Pump, you should earth yourself and any tools you
are using by touching an earthed object (e.g. housing of the instrument or a radiator) to eliminate any static charges which exist.
1.4.2 General safety rules
• Handling of solvents
Check the pump tubing and all input and output leads periodically for
possible leaks. Follow the relevant instructions regarding the handling
of flammable and/or toxic solvents and their disposal.
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2.1 Setting up the 709 IC Pump
2 Installation
2.1 Setting up the 709 IC Pump
2.1.1 Packaging
The 709 IC Pump is supplied together with the separately packed
accessories in special packagings containing shock-absorbing foam
linings designed to provide excellent protection. The actual instrument
is packed in an evacuated polyethylene bag to prevent the ingress of
dust. Please store all these special packagings as only they assure
transport of the instruments free from damage.
2.1.2 Check
After receipt, immediately check whether the shipment is complete and
has arrived without damage (compare with delivery note and list of
accessories in section 6.2). In the case of transport damage, see
instructions in section 6.4.1 "Warranty".
2.1.3 Location
Position the 709 IC Pump in the laboratory at a location convenient for
operation, free from vibrations and protected against a corrosive atmosphere and contamination by chemicals.
To avoid disturbing temperature influences on the insulated column
compartment, the pump and eluent reservoir must be protected
against direct sunlight.
2.1.4 Arrangement of the instruments
In one-channel operation, the 709 IC Pump, 733 IC Separation Center
and 732 IC Detector are best stacked on top of one another in this order.
709 IC Pump
In two-channel operation (733.0X20 IC Separation Center), the optimum
arrangement (1, 2 or 3 towers) depends on the laboratory space available. However, the 709 IC Pumps should be set up at the very bottom
and the 732 IC Detectors at the very top.
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2 Installation
2.2 Mounting the pump head
To ensure that the pump drive is not damaged during transport a black
plastic block is mounted in place of the pump head on the right side of
the 709 IC Pump front panel. This transport safeguard block has to be
removed after undoing the four screws.
To avoid any damage to the pump head, the protective block must be
remounted if the pump has to be moved any great distance.
Next, the 6.2824.040 Pump Head 18 (6.2824.040 or 6.2824.100) with integrated piston units is unpacked and fixed in place of the transport
safeguard block with the four hexagon screws 19 as shown in Fig. 2.
To ensure that the pump head is not positioned wrongly, the holes at
the rear for the clamping bolts have different depths, i.e. 1 clamping
bolt is longer than the rest. The deepest hole must naturally accommodate the longest bolt. If this is not the case, the pump will not
function properly.
The connection capillary 14 fastened to purge valve 24 is screwed onto
pump head 18 as shown in Fig. 2.
The 2.709.0110 IC Pump MF (metal-free version) should only be
…
operated in the pressure range of 0
higher pressure, the 6.2824.100 PEEK pump head can be damaged.
So make sure that the maximum shutoff pressure
always set to
≤
25.0 MPa (see section 3.4.2).
25.0 MPa (0…250 bar). With
P
of the pump is
max
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2.3 Attaching the accessories
2.3 Attaching the accessories
2.3.1 Capillaries
Some of the connections under high pressure between the 709 IC
Pump and the IC system must be set up by the user. For the pressure
range 0…25 MPa (0…250 bar) the 6.1831.010 PEEK capillary
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(i.d. = 0.25 mm, e.d. =
of the 709 IC Pump can be used for both pump versions. For the pressure range 25…50 MPa (250…500 bar), which is permissible only for
the not
(i.d. = 0.25 mm, e.d. =
With PEEK capillaries the connection is made preferably with the
6.2744.010 PEEK connectors (see section 2.3.2), with steel capillaries,
the 6.2620.000 and 6.2620.010 steel connectors should be used (see
section 2.3.3).
metal-free 2.709.0010 version, the 6.2620.020 Steel capillary
Capillaries fitted with new connectors must have a perfectly flat cut
surface. For PEEK capillaries it is best to use the 6.2621.080 Capil-
lary tubing cutter, for steel capillaries the 6.2621.040 Capillary
tubing cutter.
/16", length = 3 m) supplied in the accessories
1
/16", length = 3 m) must be used.
42414344
: Connectors for capillaries
Fig. 3
2.3.2 PEEK connectors
41 Ferrule (6.2620.010)
42 Pressure screw (6.2620.000)
43 Capillary
6.2620.020 Steel capillary or
6.1831.010 PEEK capillary
44 Compression fitting
(6.2744.010)
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For the connection of 6.1831.010 PEEK capillaries or of 6.1822.010
PTFE Microcapillaries (i.d. = 0.3 mm), the supplied 6.2744.010 PEEK Compression fittings are used. It is best to proceed as follows:
1 Mount compression fitting
Slide a compression fitting 44 (6.2744.010) over the end of the
capillary 43 to be fastened as shown in Fig. 3.
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2 Installation
2 Insert capillary in connection
Push capillary end in the corresponding connection as far as it
will go (to avoid dead volume).
3 Tighten compression fitting
Tighten compression fitting 44 by hand (never use tools).
2.3.3 Steel connectors
For the connection of steel capillaries, the steel connectors 6.2620.010
Ferrule and 6.2620.000 Pressure screw available as an option are
used. Proceed as follows:
1 Mount connectors
Slide a pressure screw 42 (6.2620.000) and a ferrule 41
(6.2620.010) over the end of the capillary 43 to be fastened as
shown in Fig. 3.
2 Insert capillary in connection
Push capillary end into the corresponding connection as far as it
will go (to avoid dead volume).
3 Tighten pressure screw
Tighten pressure screw 42 with the open-end spanner 1/4"
(6.2621.010) supplied.
2.3.4 Pulsation dampener
To protect the column material against pressure drops caused by the
injector, the use of a pulsation dampener connected between the pump
and the injection valve of the 733 IC Separation Center is recommended. The optional 6.2620.150 Pulsation dampener MF is very
well suited to this purpose (see section 6.3).
The metal-free 6.2620.150 Pulsation dampener is supplied fully assembled and has two connections for capillaries, for which the connectors
supplied or two 6.2744.010 PEEK compression fittings can be used.
The flow direction is arbitrary. The pulsation dampener is positioned in
the interior of the 733 IC Separation Center on the base below the injection valve (see 732/733 Instructions for Use).
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2.3 Attaching the accessories
2.3.5 Filter unit PEEK
The 6.2821.100 Filter unit PEEK supplied (see Fig. 4) serves to avoid
contamination of the piston seals by abrasive particles and can be used
in the pressure range 0…25 MPa (0…250 bar). The filter unit consists of
the housing 46 and the two connectors 45 (with filter) and 47 (without
filter) to be screwed into the housing 46. For the connection of capillaries 43, PEEK compression fittings 44 (6.2744.010) must be used.
New connectors 45 with filter are available as an option with the ordering number 6.2821.110 (10 pieces).
For the connection of the filter unit, please note the flow direction
arrow printed on the housing.
43444546474443
Fig. 4
: Filter unit PEEK (6.2821.100)
43 Capillary
6.1831.010 PEEK capillary
44 Compression fitting (6.2744.010)47 Connector without filter
45 Connector with filter (6.2824.110)
Part of 6.2824.100 Filter unit
46 Housing for filter unit
Part of 6.2824.100 Filter unit
Part of 6.2824.100 Filter unit
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2 Installation
2.3.6 Filter unit Manufit
The 6.2821.000Filter unit Manufit available as an option (see section 6.3) serves to avoid contamination of the piston seals by abrasive
particles and can be used in the pressure range 0…50 MPa
(0…500 bar) together with steel capillaries. It is installed as follows (see
Fig. 5):
1 Prepare Manufit housing
• Insert outlet capillary 55 with steel mesh holding end 53 into
Manufit housing 54.
• Insert the 4 steel meshes 52 provided into the steel mesh
holding end 53.
• Press the PTFE gasket 51 into the steel mesh holding end
53.
2 Prepare Manufit pressure screw
• Insert inlet capillary 48 with counterpart end 50 into Manufit
pressure screw 49.
3 Assembly
• Fit the two capillary end pieces 50 and 53 together.
• Screw Manufit pressure screw 49 and Manufit housing 54
firmly together.
To replace contaminated steel meshes, proceed in the reverse order.
48
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48 Inlet capillary
49
49 Manufit pressure screw
50
51
52
50 Counterpart end
51 PTFE gasket (6.2821.010)
52 4 Steel meshes (6.2821.020)
53
53 Steel mesh holding end
54 Manufit housing
54
IC Separation
55
Fig. 5
: Filter unit Manufit (6.2821.000)
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Center 733
55 Outlet capillary
2.4 Connecting the tubing
2.4 Connecting the tubing
2.4.1 Connection to injection valve with PEEK capillaries
For the pressure range 0…25 MPa (0…250 bar), it is recommended to
use 6.1831.010 PEEK capillaries, a 6.2620.150 Pulsation dampener
(see section 2.3.4), and a Filter unit PEEK (see section 2.3.5) to connect
the 709 IC Pump to the injection valve of the 733 IC Separation Center.
Proceed as follows:
1 Connection to 709 IC Pump
• Cut connection capillary 22 (6.1831.010 PEEK capillary) to
the required length and equip it with connectors.
• Attach connection capillary 22 to connection 23 of the 709 IC
Pump (see Fig. 2).
2 Connection of filter unit PEEK
• Attach the other end of connection capillary 22 at the connec-
tor 45 (with filter) of the filter unit 56 (see Fig. 6).
• Connect a PEEK capillary 43 cut to the required length and
equipped with connectors to the connector 47 of the filter unit
56.
3 Installation of the capillary in the IC Separation
Center
• Procedure, see 732/733 Instructions for Use, section 2.6.5.
4 Connection of the pulsation dampener
• Procedure, see 732/733 Instructions for Use, section 2.6.5.
5 Connection to the injection valve
• Procedure, see 732/733 Instructions for Use, section 2.6.5.
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709
Fig. 6
: Connection to injection valve with PEEK capillaries