IC Equipment set
Variocell for Bioscan – 6.5331.1X0
Manual
8.110.8009EN
Metrohm AG
CH-9101 Herisau
Switzerland
Phone +41 71 353 85 85
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info@metrohm.com
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IC Equipment set
Variocell for Bioscan – 6.5331.1X0
Manual
8.110.8009EN 10.2009 zst
Teachware
Metrohm AG
CH-9101 Herisau
teachware@metrohm.com
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Table of contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Description ............................................................................ 1
1.2 About the documentation ................................................... 1
1.2.1 Symbols and conventions ........................................................ 1
2 Components and connectors 3
3 Installation 5
3.1 Installing the Variocell ......................................................... 5
3.2 Exchanging the auxiliary electrode ..................................... 6
4 Maintenance - Taking out of operation 9
4.1 Maintaining the Variocell ..................................................... 9
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4.2 Taking the cell out of operation ....................................... 11
5 Technical specifications 12
5.1 General ................................................................................ 12
5.2 Gold Variocell ...................................................................... 12
5.3 Glassy-Carbon Variocell ..................................................... 13
5.4 Platinum Variocell .............................................................. 13
5.5 Silver Variocell .................................................................... 14
6 Accessories 15
6.1 Scope of delivery ................................................................ 15
6.1.1 Equipment with Au Variocell for Bioscan ................................ 15
6.1.2 Equipment with GC Variocell for Bioscan ............................... 16
6.1.3 Equipment with Pt Variocell for Bioscan ................................. 18
6.1.4 Equipment with Ag Variocell for Bioscan ................................ 19
Index 21
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Table of figures
Table of figures
Figure 1 Components and connectors of the Variocell .................................... 3
Figure 2 Remove the working electrode .......................................................... 7
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1 Introduction
1.1 Description
The Variocell is an electrochemical flow cell with an exchangeable working electrode for usage in Bioscan instruments.
The Variocell is constructed in such a way that both of the eluent outlets
can serve as either inlets or outlets.
The Variocell is available in four versions:
■ Gold Variocell 6.1254.110
■ Glassy-Carbon Variocell 6.1254.120
■ Platinum Variocell 6.1254.130
■ Silver Variocell 6.1254.140
A more detailed description of the specifications and areas of application
for the individual cells can be found in the chapter Technical specifica-
tions, page 12.
1 Introduction
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 styles are used 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.
Instruction step
Carry out these steps in the sequence shown.
Warning
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This symbol draws attention to a possible life hazard
or risk of injury.
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1.2 About the documentation
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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.
Caution
This symbol draws attention to a possible damage of
instruments or instrument parts.
Note
This symbol marks additional information and tips.
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Note
The Variocell is supplied fully mounted. Immediately after receipt, check
whether the shipment has arrived complete and without damage by
comparing the delivery note with the list of accessories (see Chapter
6.1, page 15).
2 Components and connectors
Figure 1 Components and connectors of the Variocell
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Reference electrode connector
For connecting the black 6.2156.000 electrode cable.
Auxiliary electrode
Reference electrode
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Auxiliary electrode connector
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For connecting the blue 6.2156.000 electrode cable.
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