Metrohm 930 User Manual

930 Compact IC Flex

930 Compact IC Flex Oven/Deg

Manual – Short Instructions

8.930.8112EN

Metrohm AG
CH-9100 Herisau
Switzerland
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930 Compact IC Flex

930 Compact IC Flex Oven/Deg

2.930.2160

8.930.8112EN

Manual – Short Instructions

11.2013 zst

Teachware
Metrohm AG
CH-9100 Herisau
[e-mail]

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Table of contents

1 About these Short Instructions 1

2 Introduction 2

2.1 Instrument description ......................................................... 2

2.2 Intended use ......................................................................... 4

2.3 Safety instructions ................................................................ 4

2.3.1 General notes on safety ........................................................... 4

2.3.2 Electrical safety ........................................................................ 4

2.3.3 Tubing and capillary connections ............................................. 5

2.3.4 Flammable solvents and chemicals ........................................... 5

2.3.5 Recycling and disposal ............................................................. 6

2.4 Symbols and conventions .................................................... 6

3 Overview of the instrument 8

Table of contents

3.1 Front ...................................................................................... 8

3.2 Rear ........................................................................................ 9

4 Installation 11

4.1 Setting up the instrument .................................................. 11

4.1.1 Packaging .............................................................................. 11

4.1.2 Checks .................................................................................. 11

4.1.3 Location ................................................................................ 11

4.2 Removing transport locking screws ................................. 11

4.3 Connecting the drainage tubing and leak sensor ............ 13

4.3.1 Installing the drainage tubing ................................................ 13

4.3.2 Connecting the leak sensor .................................................... 14

4.4 Column oven ....................................................................... 15

4.5 Connecting the eluent bottle ............................................. 15

4.6 Connecting the eluent degasser ........................................ 17

4.7 Installing the high-pressure pump .................................... 17

4.8 Installing an inline filter ..................................................... 17

4.9 Installing the pulsation absorber ...................................... 17

4.10 Injection valve ..................................................................... 17

4.11 Installing the detector ........................................................ 17

4.12 Connecting the sample degasser (optional) ..................... 18

4.13 Connecting the instrument to a computer ....................... 19

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4.14 Connecting the instrument to the power supply ............. 20

4.15 Initial start-up ..................................................................... 21

4.16 Connecting and rinsing the guard column ....................... 23

4.17 Connecting the separation column ................................... 25

4.18 Conditioning ........................................................................ 27

5 Operation 29

6 Warranty (guarantee) 30

7 Accessories 32

Index 34

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Table of figures

Figure 1 Front ................................................................................................. 8

Figure 2 Rear .................................................................................................. 9

Figure 3 Removing the transport locking screws ............................................ 12

Table of figures

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1 About these Short Instructions

This short instruction manual contains important chapters from the com­prehensive manual. In addition to an introduction, safety instructions and
an overview of the instrument, you will also find information about instal­ling and operating the 930 Compact IC Flex Oven/Deg as well as informa­tion regarding the warranty. You can download the detailed manual as a
PDF file from the Internet.

Downloading the manual

You can find the detailed manual on the Internet under http://docu-

ments.metrohm.com.

1. Click on Instruments ▶ Ion Chromatography.

2. Select the line of instruments, e.g. 930 Compact IC Flex.

3. Select the instrument.

All available manuals for the instrument will be displayed.

1 About these Short Instructions

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2.1 Instrument description

2 Introduction

2.1 Instrument description

The 930 Compact IC Flex is a professional ion chromatograph. It is distin­guished by:

￭ Its intelligence: All of the functions are monitored, optimized and

documented in an FDA-compatible manner. Intelligent components,
such as iColumns, save important data onto a chip.

￭ Its compact design: It has a small footprint.
￭ Its transparency: All components are easily accessible and located for

simple visibility and can be monitored during operation through a large
window.

￭ Its safety: The wet end and electronics are physically separated, thereby

preventing fluids from coming into contact with the electronics to a
large extent. A leak sensor is integrated into the wet end.

￭ Its environmental compatibility.
￭ Its low noise emissions.
￭ The intelligent MagIC Net™ software

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The 930 Compact IC Flex is operated solely using the MagIC Net software.
A USB cable is used to connect the instrument to a computer with
MagIC Net installed. The intelligent software detects the instrument auto­matically and checks its functionality. The software controls and monitors
the instrument, evaluates the measured data and manages it in a data­base.

The 930 Compact IC Flex Oven/Deg consists of the following modules:

Leak sensor

The leak sensor detects leaking liquid that collects in the instrument's base
tray. Liquid that leaks in the instrument is routed to the base tray using
drainage tubing and detected there.

Column oven

The column oven tempers the separation column and the eluent and
thereby provides stable measuring conditions. A column holder with a
chip reader is located in the column oven.

Eluent degasser

The eluent degasser removes gas bubbles and dissolved gases from the
eluent.

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High-pressure pump

The intelligent and low-pulsation high-pressure pump pumps the eluent
through the system. It is equipped with a chip where its technical specifi­cations and "life history" (operating hours, service data, etc.) are saved.

Inline filter

Inline filters protect the separation column reliably from potential contami­nation from the eluent. The small filter pads with 2 µm pore size can be
replaced quickly and easily. They remove particles from the solutions, such
as bacteria and algae.

Pulsation absorber

The pulsation absorber protects the separation column from damage
caused by pressure fluctuations when switching the injection valve, and
reduces interfering pulsations during highly sensitive measurements.

Injection valve

The injection valve connects the eluent path to the sample path. By a
quick and precise switching of the valve a quantity of sample solution
defined by the size of the sample loop is injected and flushed to the sepa­ration column with the eluent.

Detector

Metrohm offers a series of different detectors for various analysis tasks. A
suitable detector type must be ordered as a separate accessory.

Sample degasser

The sample degasser removes gas bubbles and dissolved gases from the
sample.

Separation column

The intelligent separation column separates different components accord­ing to their interactions with the column. Metrohm separation columns
are equipped with a chip where their technical specifications and history
(start-up, operating hours, etc) are stored.

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2.2 Intended use

2.2 Intended use

The 930 Compact IC Flex Oven/Deg is used for the determination of cati­ons and anions without suppression using ion chromatography.

The present instrument is suitable for processing chemicals and flammable
samples. Usage of the 930 Compact IC Flex therefore requires the user to
have basic knowledge and experience in handling toxic and caustic sub­stances. Knowledge with respect to the application of the fire prevention
measures prescribed for laboratories is also mandatory.

2.3 Safety instructions

2.3.1 General notes on safety

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This instrument may only be operated in accordance with the specifica­tions in this documentation.

This instrument has left the factory in a flawless state in terms of technical
safety. To maintain this state and ensure non-hazardous operation of the
instrument, the following instructions must be observed carefully.

2.3.2 Electrical safety

The electrical safety when working with the instrument is ensured as part
of the international standard IEC 61010.

Only personnel qualified by Metrohm are authorized to carry out service
work on electronic components.

Never open the housing of the instrument. The instrument could be
damaged by this. There is also a risk of serious injury if live components
are touched.

WARNING

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There are no parts inside the housing which can be serviced or replaced
by the user.

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Mains voltage

WARNING

An incorrect mains voltage can damage the instrument.

Only operate this instrument with a mains voltage specified for it (see
rear panel of the instrument).

Protection against electrostatic charges

WARNING

Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can be
destroyed by discharges.

Do not fail to pull the mains cable out of the mains connection socket
before you set up or disconnect electrical plug connections at the rear
of the instrument.

2.3.3 Tubing and capillary connections

CAUTION

Leaks in tubing and capillary connections are a safety risk. Tighten all
connections well by hand. Avoid applying excessive force to tubing
connections. Damaged tubing ends lead to leakage. Appropriate tools
can be used to loosen connections.

Check the connections regularly for leakage. If the instrument is used
mainly in unattended operation, then weekly inspections are manda­tory.

2.3.4 Flammable solvents and chemicals

WARNING

All relevant safety measures are to be observed when working with
flammable solvents and chemicals.

￭ Set up the instrument in a well-ventilated location (e.g. fume cup-

board).

￭ Keep all sources of flame far from the workplace.
￭ Clean up spilled liquids and solids immediately.
￭ Follow the safety instructions of the chemical manufacturer.

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