Getting started
Instruction Manual, Feb-17
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Fig. 5: TLC-MS Interface 2 in bypass position , cleaning active
3.4
Elution process
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Make sure, that the valve is in the rear, Bypass
position
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Position your TLC plate/foil on the instrument table
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Press the laser cross hair button and you will see the laser cross hair on the plate. If
zones are visible you can easily position the TLC plate with the cross hair
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If zones are not visible you have to evaluate the position with a respective device
and position the plate with the help of the plate stopper and ruler on the
instrument table accordingly
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Toggle the Piston up/down switch to lower the elution head onto the plate/foil
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Switching the valve to front, Elution
position will start the elution. An elution
time of about 1 minute should be sufficient (this is strongly depending on the flow
rate, solvent type and length of the capillaries)
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Switch the valve back in the rear, Bypass
position
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Toggle the Piston up/down switch to bring the elution head into the upper position
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Continuously push the cleaning button at least 3 times for 3 seconds to clean the
elution head and capillaries.
TLC/HPTLC plate or foil with separated substance zone
Force controlled
piston
in upper position
HPLC Pump
delivering
solvent
Bypass
Frit
Cleaning
Pressure
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