Metrohm 941 User Manual

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941 Eluent Production Module
Manual
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Metrohm AG CH-9100 Herisau Switzerland Phone +41 71 353 85 85 Fax +41 71 353 89 01 info@metrohm.com www.metrohm.com
941 Eluent Production Module
8.941.8001EN
Manual
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Table of contents

1 Introduction 1
1.1 Instrument description ......................................................... 1
1.1.1 Intended use ........................................................................... 1
1.2 About the documentation ................................................... 2
1.2.1 Symbols and conventions ........................................................ 2
1.3 Safety instructions ................................................................ 3
1.3.1 General notes on safety ........................................................... 3
1.3.2 Electrical safety ........................................................................ 3
1.3.3 Tubing and capillary connections ............................................. 4
1.3.4 Flammable solvents and chemicals ........................................... 4
1.3.5 Recycling and disposal ............................................................. 4
2 Overview of the instrument 6
2.1 Front ...................................................................................... 6
Table of contents
2.2 Rear ........................................................................................ 7
3 System overview 8
4 Installation 10
4.1 Setting up the instrument .................................................. 10
4.1.1 Packaging .............................................................................. 10
4.1.2 Checks .................................................................................. 10
4.1.3 Location ................................................................................ 10
4.2 Base tray and bottle holder ............................................... 10
4.2.1 Basic information on base tray and bottle holder ................... 10
4.2.2 Mounting base tray and bottle holder (optional) .................... 11
4.3 Connecting the eluent bottle ............................................. 16
4.4 Connecting the concentrate bottle ................................... 19
4.5 Connecting the ultrapure water container ....................... 22
4.5.1 Connecting the ultrapure water canister ................................ 22
4.5.2 Connecting an ELGA PURELAB flex ........................................ 25
4.6 Installing the Dosino .......................................................... 26
4.7 Connecting the instrument ................................................ 29
4.7.1 Connecting the instrument to the ion chromatograph ........... 29
4.7.2 Connecting the instrument to the power supply .................... 29
5 Operation 31
6 Operation and maintenance 32
6.1 Care ...................................................................................... 32
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6.2 Servicing the door .............................................................. 32
6.3 Dosino .................................................................................. 33
6.4 Dosing unit .......................................................................... 33
6.5 Quality Management and qualification with
Metrohm ............................................................................. 33
7 Troubleshooting 35
7.1 Dosino .................................................................................. 35
7.2 Dosing unit .......................................................................... 35
8 Technical specifications 36
8.1 Reference conditions .......................................................... 36
8.2 Ambient temperature ......................................................... 36
8.3 Level sensor ........................................................................ 36
8.4 Housing ............................................................................... 37
8.5 Dosino .................................................................................. 37
8.6 Dosing unit .......................................................................... 37
8.7 Power connection ............................................................... 37
8.8 Interfaces ............................................................................. 38
8.9 Safety specifications ........................................................... 38
8.10 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................ 38
9 Warranty (guarantee) 40
10 Accessories 42
Index 44
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Table of figures

Figure 1 Front ................................................................................................. 6
Figure 2 Rear .................................................................................................. 7
Figure 3 Bottle cap for level sensor - Inserting the measuring sensor ............. 16
Figure 4 Installing the eluent bottle cap with level sensor .............................. 17
Figure 5 Installing the concentrate bottle cap without level sensor ................ 19
Figure 6 Installing the concentrate bottle cap with level sensor ..................... 20
Figure 7 Installing the ultrapure water canister cap without level sensor ........ 22
Figure 8 Installing the ultrapure water canister cap with level sensor ............. 23
Figure 9 Installing an ELGA PURELAB flex ...................................................... 25
Figure 10 Connecting the Dosino .................................................................... 27
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1 Introduction

1.1 Instrument description

The 941 Eluent Production Module allows you to produce eluent for your IC system from a concentrate and ultrapure water as needed and in a software-controlled manner.
Thanks to the built-in Level Control, the instrument is capable of monitor­ing the liquid levels in up to four liquid containers, if they are equipped with level sensors.
A level sensor for the eluent bottle is indispensable for the automated pro­duction of eluent and is contained in the scope of delivery of the 941 Elu­ent Production Module. However, we recommend using level sensors to also monitor the bottle with the concentrate and the ultrapure water con­tainer. Additional level sensors are available as optional accessories in vari­ous versions.

1 Introduction

The 941 Eluent Production Module is operated with the MagIC Net soft­ware. If the 941 Eluent Production Module is connected to a 940 Profes­sional IC Vario instrument, MagIC Net automatically detects the 941 Elu­ent Production Module and checks its functional capability. It controls and monitors the entire IC system including all connected instruments; it evalu­ates the measured data and manages it in a database.

1.1.1 Intended use

The 941 Eluent Production Module is an instrument for the automated production of eluent for ion chromatography systems. It can monitor the levels of various liquid containers and, where necessary, perform appropri­ate actions controlled by the software.
The present instrument is suitable for processing chemicals. Usage of the 941 Eluent Production Module 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.
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1.2 About the documentation

1.2 About the documentation
CAUTION
Please read through this documentation carefully before putting the instrument into operation. The documentation contains information and warnings which the user must follow in order to ensure safe opera­tion of the instrument.

1.2.1 Symbols and conventions

The following symbols and formatting may appear in this documentation:
Cross-reference to figure legend
The first number refers to the figure number, the sec­ond to the instrument part in the figure.
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Instruction step
Carry out these steps in the sequence shown.
Method Dialog text, parameter in the software
File New Menu or menu item
[Next] Button or key
WARNING
This symbol draws attention to a possible life-threat­ening hazard or risk of injury.
WARNING
This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due to electrical current.
WARNING
This symbol draws attention to a possible hazard due to heat or hot instrument parts.
WARNING
This symbol draws attention to a possible biological hazard.
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CAUTION
This symbol draws attention to possible damage to instruments or instrument parts.
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1.3 Safety instructions

1.3.1 General 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.

1.3.2 Electrical safety

The electrical safety when working with the instrument is ensured as part of the international standard IEC 61010.
1 Introduction
NOTE
This symbol highlights additional information and tips.
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.
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).
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1.3 Safety instructions
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.

1.3.3 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.
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Check the connections regularly for leakage. If the instrument is used mainly in unattended operation, then weekly inspections are manda­tory.

1.3.4 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.

1.3.5 Recycling and disposal

This product is covered by European Directive 2002/96/EC, WEEE – Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
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The correct disposal of your old equipment will help to prevent negative effects on the environment and public health.
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More details about the disposal of your old equipment can be obtained from your local authorities, from waste disposal companies or from your local dealer.
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2.1 Front

2 Overview of the instrument

2.1 Front
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Figure 1 Front
Dosino holder
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Receptacle for a Dosino.
Cable conduit
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Conduit to the rear of the instrument. For feeding through tubing and the Dosino cable.
LED
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Standby indicator.
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2.2 Rear

2 Overview of the instrument
Figure 2 Rear
USB sockets
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Two sockets for plugging in USB cables for connecting devices with USB connector. Labeled USB 1 and USB 2.
MSB sockets
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Three sockets for plugging in MSB cables for connecting devices with MSB connector. Labeled MSB 2, MSB 3 and MSB 4.
Level sensor sockets
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Four sockets for connecting level sensor cables (6.2151.060).
Cable conduit
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Conduit to the front of the instrument. For feeding through tubing and the Dosino cable.
Controller socket
2
Socket for plugging in the USB cable (6.2151.000) for connecting the ion chro­matograph.
Power socket
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For connecting the power supply cable.
Type plate
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3 System overview

The following figure shows an ion chromatography system with a Sample Processor (left), the ion chromatograph (middle) and the 941 Eluent Pro­duction Module (right).
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The 941 Eluent Production Module consists of a housing with a built-in Level Control. A Dosino with a 50 mL dosing unit, the canister for ultra­pure water, the bottle for the eluent concentrate, the level sensor for the eluent bottle and all small parts required for a standard setup are included in the accessories supplied.
In a standard setup, only the eluent bottle is equipped with a level sensor. The ultrapure water canister and the bottle with the concentrate are not monitored.
If you intend to let your ion chromatography system run unsupervised for extended periods of time, we recommend also monitoring the concen­trate bottle and the ultrapure water canister with a level sensor.
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Level sensors come with measuring sensors in different lengths:
Sensors with short measuring sensors warn when the liquid container
is full (FULL sensor).
Sensors with long measuring sensors warn when the liquid container is
empty (EMPTY sensor). Sensors with measuring sensors of different lengths are available for 1 L bottles, 2 L bottles and for 10 L canisters.
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4.1 Setting up the instrument

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4.1 Setting up the instrument

4.1.1 Packaging

The instrument is supplied in highly protective special packaging together with the separately packed accessories. Keep this packaging, as only this ensures safe transportation of the instrument.

4.1.2 Checks

Immediately after receipt, check whether the shipment has arrived com­plete and without damage by comparing it with the delivery note.

4.1.3 Location

The 941 Eluent Production Module can be placed directly onto the 940 Professional IC Vario. To accomplish this, the bottle holder of the ion chro­matograph has to be removed and placed onto the 941 Eluent Production Module (see Chapter 4.2.2.2, page 13).
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The 941 Eluent Production Module can also be placed directly under the 940 Professional IC Vario. To accomplish this, the base tray of the ion chromatograph has to be removed and installed again under the 941 Elu­ent Production Module (see Chapter 4.2.2.1, page 11).
As an alternative, the 941 Eluent Production Module can be set up together with other instruments with the same footprint in a separate stack next to the ion chromatograph. We recommend that a bottle holder (6.2061.100) and a base tray (6.2061.110) be installed for each stack of instruments.

4.2 Base tray and bottle holder

4.2.1 Basic information on base tray and bottle holder

The base tray (6.2061.110) and bottle holder (6.2061.100) protect IC instruments from dust, dirt and leaking fluids. The supply bottles for eluent and auxiliary solutions can be positioned neatly on the bottle holder.
In a complex IC system, several different instruments may be used, such as an analyzer, an extension module and a detector. These instruments can be set up in one or more stacks. We recommend that a base tray and bot­tle holder be mounted for each stack of IC instruments.
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The bottle holder and base tray must be removed or set up every time one of the following instruments is to be mounted on or under a 940 Profes­sional IC Vario:
One or more 942 Extension Module Vario. Or another instrument with the same-sized footprint.

4.2.2 Mounting base tray and bottle holder (optional)

The base tray and bottle holder come fully assembled on a new ion chro­matograph. If you wished to install an extension module on the ion chro­matograph, you would have to remove the bottle holder and put it back on top of the topmost instrument. If you wished to install an extension module below the ion chromatograph, you would have to remove the base tray and set it under the lowest instrument.
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Removing/mounting the base tray
The base tray must be removed if you want to install another instrument under the IC instrument.
CAUTION
Do not allow capillaries or leak sensor cables to be pinched!
Pinches in the leak sensor cable or the capillaries fed through the guide ducts between the base tray and the instrument may lead to malfunc­tions.
Unplug the leak sensor cable. Remove all of the capillaries from the capillary ducts.
Removing the base tray
Before you can remove the base tray, the following preconditions must be met:
The instrument is switched off. The bottle holder is cleared. All of the cable connections on the rear have been disconnected. The capillaries are removed from the guide ducts between the instru-
ment and the base tray.
There are no loose parts in the instrument.
To remove the base tray, you need a 3 mm hex key (6.2621.100).
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Tilt the instrument sideways and lay it down flat.
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Loosen the four cylinder screws with the 3 mm hex key and remove
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them and their washers.
Remove the base tray.
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The base tray must always be mounted under the lowermost instrument of the stack.
Mounting the base tray
Before you can mount the base tray, the following preconditions must be met:
The instrument is switched off. The bottle holder is cleared. All of the cable connections on the rear have been disconnected. There are no loose parts in the instrument. The instrument is lying on its side, and the bottom surface is visible.
To mount the base tray, you need a 3 mm hex key (6.2621.100).
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Place the base tray in such a way that the openings in the base tray
1
match exactly the screw threads in the bottom of the instrument.
Slide the washers onto the cylinder screws, insert the screws and
2
tighten them with the 3 mm hex key.
Set the instrument back up on the base tray.
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4.2.2.2
Stack other instruments in the required order. Mount the bottle holder (6.2061.100) onto the topmost instrument on the stack (see "Mounting the bottle holder", page 15).
Removing/mounting the bottle holder
The bottle holder must be removed if you want to install another instru­ment onto the IC instrument.
Removing the bottle holder
Before you can remove the bottle holder, the following preconditions must be met:
The instrument is switched off. The bottle holder is cleared. Drainage tubing is disconnected from the drainage tubing connection
of the bottle holder.
The capillaries are removed from the guide ducts between the instru-
ment and the bottle holder.
To remove the bottle holder, you need a 3 mm hex key (6.2621.100).
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Remove the two covering stoppers.
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Loosen the two cylinder screws with the 3 mm hex key and remove
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them.
Remove the bottle holder.
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Stack other instruments in the required order. Mount the bottle holder (6.2061.100) onto the topmost instrument on the stack.
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Mounting the bottle holder
Before you can mount the bottle holder, the following preconditions must be met:
The instrument is switched off.
To mount the bottle holder, you need a 3 mm hex key (6.2621.100).
Place the bottle holder onto the topmost instrument in such a way
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that the openings in the bottle holder exactly match the screw threads on the top surface of the instrument.
Insert the two cylinder screws and tighten them with the 3 mm hex
2
key.
Insert both covering stoppers.
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After attaching the bottle holder, all connections that were undone at the beginning of the process must be reconnected.
Restoring the loosened connections
Plug in all necessary USB cables.
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Plug in all necessary MSB cables.
2
Plug in the power supply cable.
3
Mount the drainage tubing again (see manual of the IC instrument).
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4.3 Connecting the eluent bottle

A longer section of silicone tubing (6.1816.020) may have to be cut to size and mounted (see also the manual for the IC instrument).
If one of the instruments in the stack is equipped with a leak sensor
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connection socket, connect the leak sensor (see manual of the IC instrument).
Restore any capillary connections that may have been removed.
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4.3 Connecting the eluent bottle
For the automated eluent production, the eluent bottle must be equipped with a bottle cap for a level sensor and a sensor of the type "FULL".
Inserting the measuring sensor
Accessories
For this step you need:
A bottle cap for level sensor (6.1626.000) FULL sensor (6.2769.000) for anion eluents or EMPTY sensor
(6.2769.1X0) for cation eluents
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Figure 3 Bottle cap for level sensor - Inserting the measuring sensor
Measuring sensor opening
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For two measuring sensors (inside) and the level sensor cable (outside).
Adsorber opening
3
Remove the stoppers from the bottle cap.
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Place the bottle cap on a surface with the opening facing up.
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M6 opening
2
For the FEP tubing connection to the Dos­ino.
M8 opening
4
For the capillary connection to the ion chro­matograph.
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Insert the two measuring sensors from the inside into the two open-
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ings for measuring sensors.
Assembling the bottle cap
Accessories For this step you need:
Eluent bottle (6.1608.070) from the accessories set of the ion chroma-
tograph.
Bottle cap for level sensor (6.1626.000) with inserted measuring sen-
sors (see "Inserting the measuring sensor", page 16).
FEP aspiration tubing (6.1819.100) FEP tubing (6.1805.530) Level sensor cable (6.2151.060) Adsorber tube (6.1619.000) Spiral band (6.1815.010)
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Figure 4
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Connecting the FEP tubing
Fasten the tubing connection to the Dosino to the M6 opening.
Insert the FEP aspiration tubing into the M6 opening. Screw the FEP tubing into the M6 opening.
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4.3 Connecting the eluent bottle
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Connecting the eluent aspiration tubing
Fasten the capillary connection to the ion chromatograph to the M8 opening.
Start by pushing the M8 tubing nipple over the end of the aspira-
tion tubing, followed by the O-ring.
Temporarily secure the eluent aspiration tubing in the M8 open-
ing.
Attach the tubing weighting and the aspiration filter to the end of
the eluent aspiration tubing, see the manual of the ion chromato­graph.
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Connecting the level sensor cable
Connect the two plugs of the level sensor cable to the two sockets.
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Mounting the adsorber
Fill the adsorber tube with adsorber material and cotton and insert it into the last remaining opening.
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Bundling the level sensor cables and tubings
NOTE
The fine connection cables of the level sensor cable break off easily if the bottle cap is rotated too much.
The level sensor cable is damaged as a result and needs to be replaced.
To prevent the connection cables from breaking off, we recom­mend bundling the level sensor cable together with the tubings and capillaries that are connected to the bottle cap.
Tie the level sensor cable, the FEP tubing and the eluent aspiration tubing together using a spiral band. Tie a piece of spiral band with a length of approx. 10 cm around the cable and the tubings as close as possible to the bottle cap.
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Attaching the bottle cap
Screw the bottle cap to the eluent bottle and install the eluent bottle on the bottle holder of the ion chromatograph.
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4.4 Connecting the concentrate bottle

The bottle with the concentrate can be equipped with a bottle cap with­out level sensor, e.g. with the bottle cap (6.1602.160).
Accessories For this step you need the following accessories:
Bottle (6.1608.070) filled with concentrate Bottle cap (6.1602.160) FEP aspiration tubing (6.1819.100) FEP tubing (6.1805.530) Adsorber tube (6.1609.000) SGJ clip for SGJ 14/15 (6.2023.020)
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Figure 5 Installing the concentrate bottle cap without level sensor
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Connecting the FEP tubing
Fasten the tubing connection to the Dosino to the M6 opening.
Insert the FEP aspiration tubing into the M6 opening. Screw the FEP tubing into the M6 opening.
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Sealing the M8 opening
Screw the M8 threaded stopper into the M8 opening.
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Mounting the adsorber
Fill the adsorber tube with adsorber material and cotton (for anion eluents) or only with cotton (for cation eluents) and insert it into the large opening. Secure in place with an SGJ clip.
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Recommendation If you intend to let your ion chromatography system run unsupervised for
extended periods of time, we recommend also monitoring the level of the concentrate bottle with a level sensor.
For this purpose, you need to order the following optional accessories:
Bottle cap for level sensor (6.1626.000) incl. adsorber tube
(6.1619.000)
EMPTY sensor (6.2769.110 for 2 L bottle or 6.2769.100 for 1 L bottle
or 6.2769.120 for 10 L canister)
Level sensor cable (6.2151.060) FEP tubing (6.1805.530), is contained in the accessories of the 941 Elu-
ent Production Module.
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Figure 6
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Installing the concentrate bottle cap with level sensor
Inserting the measuring sensor
Insert the two measuring sensors from the inside into the two open­ings for measuring sensors.
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Connecting the FEP tubing
Fasten the tubing connection to the Dosino to the M6 opening.
Insert the FEP aspiration tubing (6.1819.100) into the M6 open-
ing.
Screw the FEP tubing into the M6 opening.
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Sealing the M8 opening
Screw the M8 threaded stopper into the M8 opening.
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Connecting the level sensor cable
Connect the two plugs of the level sensor cable to the two sockets.
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Mounting the adsorber
Fill the adsorber tube with cotton and insert it into the last remaining opening.
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Bundling the level sensor cables and tubings
NOTE
The fine connection cables of the level sensor cable break off easily if the bottle cap is rotated too much.
The level sensor cable is damaged as a result and needs to be replaced.
To prevent the connection cables from breaking off, we recom­mend bundling the level sensor cable together with the tubings and capillaries that are connected to the bottle cap.
Tie the level sensor cable and the FEP tubing together using a spiral band. Tie a piece of spiral band with a length of approx. 10 cm around the cable and the tubings as close as possible to the bottle cap.
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Attaching the bottle cap
Screw the bottle cap onto the concentrate bottle.
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4.5 Connecting the ultrapure water container

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4.5 Connecting the ultrapure water container
The ultrapure water can be aspirated either from a 10 L canister or an ELGA PURELAB water purification system.
The 10 L canister is included in the scope of delivery and is used for the standard installation.

4.5.1 Connecting the ultrapure water canister

Assembling the bottle cap without level sensor
The canister with the ultrapure water can be equipped with a bottle cap without level sensor, e.g. with the bottle cap (6.1602.160).
Accessories
For this step you need the following accessories:
Canister, 10 L (6.1621.000) Bottle cap (6.1602.160) FEP aspiration tubing (6.1819.100) FEP tubing (6.1805.530) Adsorber tube (6.1609.000 + 6.1624.000)
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Figure 7 Installing the ultrapure water canister cap without level sen-
sor
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Connecting the FEP tubing
Fasten the tubing connection to the Dosino to the M6 opening.
Insert the FEP aspiration tubing into the M6 opening. Screw the FEP tubing into the M6 opening.
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Sealing the M8 opening
Screw the M8 threaded stopper into the M8 opening.
3
Mounting the adsorber
Fill the adsorber tube with soda lime and cotton and insert it into the large opening. Secure in place with an SGJ clip.
Option: Assembling the bottle cap with level sensor
If you intend to let your ion chromatography system run unsupervised for extended periods of time, we recommend also monitoring the ultrapure water canister with a level sensor.
Accessories
For this step you need the following optional accessories:
A bottle cap for level sensor (6.1626.000) EMPTY sensor for 10 L canister (6.2769.120)
Figure 8 Installing the ultrapure water canister cap with level sensor
1
Inserting the measuring sensor
Insert the two measuring sensors from the inside into the two open­ings for measuring sensors.
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Connecting the FEP tubing
Fasten the tubing connection to the Dosino to the M6 opening.
Insert the FEP aspiration tubing (6.1819.110) into the M6 open-
Screw the FEP tubing into the M6 opening.
3
Sealing the M8 opening
Seal the M8 opening with a stopper.
4
Connecting the level sensor cable
Connect the two plugs of the level sensor cable to the two sockets.
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Mounting the adsorber
Fill the adsorber tube with soda lime and cotton and insert it with the adapter into the last remaining opening.
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Bundling the level sensor cables and tubings
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NOTE
The fine connection cables of the level sensor cable break off easily if the bottle cap is rotated too much.
The level sensor cable is damaged as a result and needs to be replaced.
To prevent the connection cables from breaking off, we recom­mend bundling the level sensor cable together with the tubings and capillaries that are connected to the bottle cap.
Tie the level sensor cable and the FEP tubing together using a spiral band. Tie a piece of spiral band with a length of approx. 10 cm around the cable and the tubings as close as possible to the bottle cap.
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Attaching the bottle cap
Screw the bottle cap onto the canister.
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4.5.2 Connecting an ELGA PURELAB flex

The 941 Eluent Production Module can also be connected directly to an ELGA PURELAB flex water purification system, as an alternative to the ultrapure water canister.
The ELGA PURELAB flex is not included in the scope of delivery and has to be ordered separately.
An ultrapure water insert specifically for Metrohm applications is included in the ELGA PURELAB flex. This insert ensures that ultrapure water is aspi­rated at all times and has two connectors, each for one piece of FEP tub­ing.
This ultrapure water insert must be put in place during installation.
4 Installation
Accessories
Composite aeration filter
1
For this step you need the following accessories:
ELGA PURELAB flex, incl. ultrapure water insert FEP tubing (6.1805.530)
Figure 9 Installing an ELGA PURELAB flex
Ultrapure water insert
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Installing an ELGA PURELAB flex
Install the ELGA PURELAB flex as described in the manufacturer's docu­mentation.
Carry out the following steps before installing the composite aeration fil­ter.
1
Installing the ultrapure water insert
Screw the ultrapure water insert supplied in the opening in which the composite aeration filter is to be installed according to the manufac­turer's documentation.
2
Inserting the composite aeration filter
Screw the composite aeration filter onto the ultrapure water insert.
3
Connecting the FEP tubing
Screw the FEP tubing onto one of the connectors of the ultrapure water insert.
4.6 Installing the Dosino
Attaching the Dosino to the Dosing Unit
Accessories
Accessories
For this step you need the following accessories:
800 Dosino (2.800.0010) Dosing Unit 50 mL (6.3032.250)
The manual for the 800 Dosino describes how to attach the 800 Dosino correctly to a dosing unit.
CAUTION
Please read through the correct procedure in the manual for the 800 Dosino before you attach the Dosino to the dosing unit.
Installing FEP tubings
For this step you need the following accessories:
800 Dosino (2.800.0010) with dosing unit 50 mL (6.3032.250)
attached
The three FEP tubings connected to the bottles,
one additional FEP tubing (6.1805.530)
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Adapter Dosino port 4 (6.1808.280)
Figure 10 Connecting the Dosino
Port 1
1
For connecting the concentrate bottle.
Port 3
3
For connecting the eluent bottle.
1
2
Port 2
2
For connecting the ultrapure water supply.
Port 4
4
For connecting the waste container.
Connecting the concentrate bottle
Push the FEP tubing attached to the concentrate bottle through
the cable conduit from the rear to the front of the 941 Eluent Pro­duction Module.
Screw the FEP tubing onto Port 1 of the Dosino.
Connecting the ultrapure water
Push the FEP tubing connected to the ultrapure water canister or
the ELGA PURELAB flex through the cable conduit from the rear to the front of the 941 Eluent Production Module.
Screw the FEP tubing onto port 2 of the Dosino.
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Connecting the eluent bottle
Push the FEP tubing attached to the eluent bottle through the
cable conduit from the rear to the front of the 941 Eluent Produc­tion Module.
Screw the FEP tubing onto port 3 of the Dosino.
4
Connecting the waste container
Attach the adapter to port 4 of the Dosino and screw the fourth
FEP tubing onto the adapter.
Guide the other end of the FEP tubing from the front through the
cable conduit to the rear of the 941 Eluent Production Module and attach to the waste container.
Inserting the Dosino into the instrument
Insert the Dosino sideways into the Dosino holder.
1
The cable has to rest on the left side in the recess designated for this purpose.
Guide the Dosino cable through the cable conduit to the rear of the
2
instrument.
Plug the Dosino cable into one of the MSB sockets.
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4.7 Connecting the instrument

4.7.1 Connecting the instrument to the ion chromatograph

NOTE
The 940 Professional IC Vario must be switched off when connecting the 941 Eluent Production Module!
Accessories For this step you need the following accessories:
Controller cable (6.2151.000)
Insert the Mini DIN plug of the controller cable into the connection
1
socket on the rear of the instrument labeled Controller.
Insert the USB A plug of the controller cable into a USB socket of the
2
ion chromatograph.
4 Installation

4.7.2 Connecting the instrument to the power supply

WARNING
The power supply unit must not get wet. Protect it from liquids.
The power supply cable is three-core and provided with a plug with grounding. If another plug has to be mounted, the yellow/green conduc­tor (IEC standard) must be connected to the protective ground (protection class I).
Accessories
For this step you need the following accessories:
For Switzerland, …: Power supply cable with IEC 60320 line socket,
type C13, with SEV 1011 plug, type 12 (6.2122.020), 1.5 m
For Germany, …: Power supply cable with IEC 60320 line socket, type
C13, with CEE 7 plug, type VII (6.2122.040), 1.5 m
For the USA, …: Power supply cable with IEC 60320 line socket, type
C13, with NEMA 5-15 plug, type 498 (6.2122.070), 1.5 m
Connecting the power supply cable
1
Plugging in the power supply cable
Plug the power supply cable into the instrument's power socket.
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5 Operation

The instrument is operated via MagIC Net software only. Additional infor­mation on operating MagIC Net can be found in the document "MagIC Net Tutorial" or in the software's online help.
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6.1 Care

6 Operation and maintenance

6.1 Care
WARNING
Untrained personnel may not open the instrument's housing.
The instrument requires appropriate care. Excess contamination of the instrument may result in malfunctions and a reduction in the lifetime of the sturdy mechanical and electronic components.
CAUTION
Even though design measures ensure that this will largely be prevented, the instrument should be switched off without delay in the event that aggressive media have found their way into the interior of the instru­ment. This is the only way to prevent extreme damage to the instru­ment electronics. In such cases, Metrohm Service must be informed.
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Spilled chemicals and solvents should be removed immediately. In particu­lar, the plug connections should be protected from contamination.

6.2 Servicing the door

CAUTION
The door is made of PMMA (poly(methyl methacrylate)). It must never be cleaned with abrasive media or solvents.
CAUTION
Never hold the instrument by the door when lifting it. Only hold the instrument by the housing.
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6.3 Dosino

Information regarding operation and maintenance of the Dosino can be found in the manual for the 800 Dosino.
Please read the chapter "Operation and maintenance" in the manual for the 800 Dosino and follow the instructions described in it.

6.4 Dosing unit

Information regarding operation and maintenance of the dosing unit can be found in the manual for the 807 Dosing Unit.
6 Operation and maintenance
NOTE
NOTE
Please read the chapter "Operation and maintenance" in the manual for the 807 Dosing Unit and follow the instructions described in it.

6.5 Quality Management and qualification with Metrohm

Quality management
Metrohm offers you comprehensive support in implementing quality man­agement measures for instruments and software. Further information on this can be found in the brochure "Metrohm Quality Management" available from your local Metrohm representative.
Qualification
Please contact your local Metrohm representative for support in qualifica­tion of instruments and software. The Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) are offered by Metrohm represen­tatives as a service. They are carried out by trained employees using stan­dardized qualification documents and in accordance with the currently applicable requirements of the regulated industry. Further information on this can be found in the brochure "Analytical Instrument Qualifica- tion – Confidence in quality with IQ/OQ".
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Maintenance
The electronic and mechanical functional groups of Metrohm instruments can and should be checked by specialist personnel from Metrohm as part of a regular preventive maintenance schedule. Please ask your local Metrohm representative regarding the precise terms and conditions involved in concluding a corresponding maintenance agreement. Further information on this can be found in the brochure "Metrohm Care Con- tracts – Protect your investment the smart way" available from your local Metrohm representative.
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7.1 Dosino

Information regarding troubleshooting for the Dosino can be found in the manual for the 800 Dosino.
Please read the "Troubleshooting" chapter in the manual for the 800 Dosino and follow the instructions described in it.

7.2 Dosing unit

Information regarding troubleshooting for the dosing unit can be found in the manual for the 807 Dosing Unit.

7 Troubleshooting

NOTE
NOTE
Please read the "Troubleshooting" chapter in the manual for the 807 Dosing Unit and follow the instructions described in it.
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8.1 Reference conditions

8 Technical specifications

8.1 Reference conditions
The technical specifications listed in this chapter refer to the following ref­erence conditions:
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Ambient tempera­ture
Relative humidity 60%
Instrument status > 30 minutes in operation
Adjusting interval Annual
+25 °C (± 3 °C)

8.2 Ambient temperature

Automatic interior temperature mon­itoring
Nominal function range
Storage –20 - +60 °C
Transport –40 - +60 °C
+5 - +45 C° at a maximum of 85% humidity

8.3 Level sensor

Measuring inputs
Switching threshold
Measurement frequency
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1 µS
Approx. 1.7 kHz
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8.4 Housing

Dimensions
Width 365 mm
Height 131 mm
Depth 380 mm
8 Technical specifications
Material of base tray, housing and bottle holder
Polyurethane hard foam (PUR) with flame retardation for fire class UL94V0, CFC-free, coated

8.5 Dosino

You can find the technical specifications for the Dosino in the manual for the 800 Dosino.

8.6 Dosing unit

You can find the technical specifications for the dosing unit in the manual for the 807 Dosing Unit.

8.7 Power connection

Required voltage
Required fre­quency
100 - 240 V ± 10% (autosensing)
50 - 60 Hz ± 3%
Power consump­tion
Fuse Electronic overload protection
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Controller
Input 1 8-pin Mini DIN socket for a connecting cable to a computer or an ion
chromatograph for controlling the instrument.
USB
Number 2 type A USB sockets for connecting Metrohm instruments or USB
peripheral devices of other manufacturers.
MSB
Number 3 Mini DIN sockets (8-pin) for connecting Dosinos (MSB 1 is used inter-
nally).
Level sensor
Measuring input
4 Mini DIN sockets (8-pin) for connecting level sensor cables.

8.9 Safety specifications

This instrument fulfills the following electrical safety requirements:
CE marking in accordance with the EU directives:
2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive, LVD) 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive, EMC)
Design and testing According to EN/IEC/UL 61010-1, CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1,
EN/IEC 60529, protection class I, degree of protection IP20.
Safety instructions This document contains safety instructions which have to be followed
by the user in order to ensure safe operation of the instrument.

8.10 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Emission
Immunity EN/IEC 61326-1
EN/IEC 61326-1 EN/IEC 61000-6-3 EN 55011 / CISPR 11
EN/IEC 61000-6-2 EN/IEC 61000-4-2 EN/IEC 61000-4-3 EN/IEC 61000-4-4 EN/IEC 61000-4-5 EN/IEC 61000-4-6 EN/IEC 61000-4-8
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EN/IEC 61000-4-11 EN/IEC 61000-4-14 EN/IEC 61000-4-28
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9 Warranty (guarantee)

Metrohm guarantees that the deliveries and services it provides are free of defects in materials, design or manufacturing.
The general warranty period is 36 months (exclusions below) from the date of delivery, or 18 months in the event of continuous operation. The warranty remains valid on the condition that the servicing is provided by a service organization authorized by Metrohm at defined intervals and with a defined scope.
The warranty period for anion suppressors of the type "MSM" is 120 months from the date of delivery or 60 months in the case of continuous operation.
The warranty period for IC separation columns is 90 days after start-up.
For third-party components that are recognizable as such, the manufac­turer's warranty regulations apply.
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For instruments sold under the Metrohm NIRSystems brand, a full 16­month warranty is applicable. In the event of continuous operation, the warranty period is reduced by half.
Consumables and materials with limited storage life and glass breakage in the case of electrodes or other glass parts are excluded from the warranty.
Warranty claims cannot be asserted if the ordering party has failed to meet its payment obligations according to schedule.
During the warranty period, Metrohm undertakes either to replace free of charge or to credit the purchaser for any modules or components that can be shown to be faulty. Any transport or customs fees that may apply are the responsibility of the ordering party.
The precondition for this is that the ordering party has to specify the arti­cle number, the article designation, an adequate error description, the delivery date and (if applicable) the serial number or chip data in the Sup­port Tracker. Metrohm then decides whether a replacement or a credit note is to be issued or whether the faulty part has to be returned using the Return Material Authorization (RMA). If a replacement or credit note is issued, the ordering party undertakes to store the faulty part for at least 24 months in accordance with the current storage directives (in compli­ance with ESD guidelines) and to hold it in readiness for onsite inspection or for return shipment to Metrohm. Metrohm reserves the right to invoice the ordering party for these articles, including retroactively, in the event of noncompliance with these preconditions.
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9 Warranty (guarantee)
The same warranty periods that are specified for a corresponding new part apply to parts that are replaced or repaired within the above-men­tioned warranty periods. However, replacement or repair of a part does not extend the warranty period of the entire system.
Deficiencies arising from circumstances that are not the responsibility of Metrohm, such as improper storage or improper use, etc., are expressly excluded from the warranty.
Metrohm also offers a 120-month spare parts availability guarantee and a 60-month PC software support warranty, calculated from the date on which the product is withdrawn from the market. The content of this war­ranty is the ability of the customer to obtain functioning spare parts or appropriate software support at market prices during the time of the war­ranty period. This does not apply for software products sold under the Metrohm NIRSystems brand.
If Metrohm AG is unable to meet this obligation due to circumstances beyond the control of Metrohm AG, then the ordering party shall be offered alternative solutions at preferential conditions.
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10 Accessories

Up-to-date information on the scope of delivery and optional accessories for your instrument can be found on the Internet.
When you receive your new instrument, we recommend downloading the accessories list from the Internet, printing it out and keeping it together with the manual for reference purposes.
Instruments currently sold
If you do not know the article number of your instrument, proceed as fol­lows:
Downloading the accessories list
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Go to the Metrohm website http://www.metrohm.com/com.
1
2
Click on .
The Search webpage will be displayed.
Enter a search term relating to the instrument into the search field
3
and click on Find.
The search results will be displayed.
In the search results, select the Devices tab (if it is not already
4
selected) and then click on the Metrohm article number of the required instrument (e.g. 2.852.0050).
The page with information pertaining to the searched article is dis­played.
Select the Parts tab.
5
The complete list of accessories with the scope of delivery and the optional accessories will be displayed.
6
Click on .
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The Partslists webpage will be displayed.
Select the desired output language.
7
With the article number entered, click on the command Generate
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PDF.
The PDF file with the accessories data will be created in the language selected.
Direct access for all instruments
If you are unable to find your instrument using the search as described above, this may be due to the instrument not being sold anymore. Using the article number, you can download accessories lists for all instruments as follows:
Downloading the accessories list
Type http://partslists.metrohm.com into your Internet browser.
1
The Partslists webpage will be displayed.
Select the desired output language.
2
Enter the article number and click on the Generate PDF command.
3
The PDF file with the accessories data will be created in the language selected.
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A
Ambient temperature ............... 36
B
Base tray
Mount ................................ 12
Remove .............................. 11
Bottle holder
Mount ................................ 15
Remove .............................. 13
C
Care ......................................... 32
Concentrate bottle
Connect ............................. 19
Connect
Concentrate bottle ............. 19
ELGA PURELAB flex ............. 25
Eluent bottle ....................... 16
To IC instrument ................. 29
To power supply ................. 29
Ultrapure water canister ..... 22
Water purification system ... 25
Connection
Power ................................ 37
Controller ................................. 38
Controller connection ............... 29
D
Dimensions .............................. 37
Door ........................................ 32
Dosino
Install ................................. 26
E
Electromagnetic compatibility ... 38
Electrostatic charge .................... 4
Eluent bottle
Connect ............................. 16
EMC ......................................... 38
Emission ................................... 38
F
Frequency ................................ 37
Fuse ......................................... 37
G
GLP .......................................... 33
Guarantee ................................ 40
H
Housing ................................... 37
I
Immunity .................................. 38
Instrument
Connect ............................. 29
Interface
Controller ........................... 38
MSB ................................... 38
USB .................................... 38
Interfaces ................................. 38
L
Level sensor
Install ................................. 16
M
Mains voltage ............................. 3
Maintenance Agreement .......... 33
Material .................................... 37
MSB ......................................... 38
P
Power connection .............. 29, 37
Power consumption ................. 37
Power supply ............................ 29
Power supply cable ................... 29
Q
Quality Management ................ 33
R
Reference conditions ................ 36
S
Safety instructions ...................... 3
Service ....................................... 3
Standards ................................. 38
Storage .................................... 36
T
Technical specifications
Interfaces ........................... 38
Reference conditions .......... 36
Transport ................................. 36
Troubleshooting
Dosing unit ......................... 35
Dosino ............................... 35
U
Ultrapure water canister
Connect ............................. 22
USB .......................................... 38
V
Validation ................................. 33
Voltage .................................... 37
W
Warranty .................................. 40
Water purification system
Connect ............................. 25
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