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

Manual – Short Instructions

8.930.8112EN

11.2013 zst

Teachware Metrohm AG CH-9100 Herisau

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Table of contents

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
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

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1 About these Short Instructions

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.

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2.1 Instrument description

2 Introduction

2.1Instrument 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

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

2.2Intended 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.

2.3Safety instructions

2.3.1General notes on safety

WARNING

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.

2.3.2Electrical safety

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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.

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.

2.3.3Tubing 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.

2.3.4Flammable 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 cupboard).

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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