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UltiMate 3000 Series

Flow Managers and

Thermostatted Column Compartments

Operating Instructions

Revision: 1.1

Date: September

2007

2007 Dionex

Summary of Contents for UltiMate FLM-3100

Page 1: ...UltiMate 3000 Series Flow Managers and Thermostatted Column Compartments Operating Instructions Revision 1 1 Date September 2007 2007 Dionex...

Page 2: ...UltiMate 3000 Series Flow Managers and Column Thermostats Operating Instructions...

Page 3: ...cal safety of the products was evaluated based on the following standard EN 61010 1 2002 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General Requirem...

Page 4: ...UltiMate 3000 Series Flow Managers and Column Thermostats Page II Operating Instructions...

Page 5: ...ow Managers 13 2 4 General Flow Manager Design 17 2 5 Column Switching Valve 18 2 6 Flow Splitter 19 2 7 Front Panel Display and Controls 20 2 8 Rear Panel Connectors 21 2 9 Leak Sensors 22 2 10 Syste...

Page 6: ...cation System Column ID 58 5 6 Splitter Identification System Splitter ID 59 5 7 Diagnostics 60 6 Troubleshooting 61 6 1 Overview 61 6 2 Error Messages 62 6 3 Chromeleon Diagnostics Messages 66 7 Rout...

Page 7: ...information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Dionex Dionex assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this...

Page 8: ...tration of the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products China RoHS WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment label For more information refer to the WEEE Information section in the ma...

Page 9: ...same mains output same phase The flow manager is primed with a mixture of isopropanol and water 20 80 During initial operation of the flow manager make sure that the used solvents used are miscible Ot...

Page 10: ...the pump flow and remedy the situation When the front side or rear panels are removed dangerous electrical connections will be exposed Disconnect the flow manager from all power sources before removin...

Page 11: ...it Veuillez noter Avant de commencer utiliser l instrument assurez vous que vous vous tes familiaris s avec le contenu de ce manuel Observez les tiquettes d avertissement sur l appareil et r f rez vou...

Page 12: ...saline un solvant organique effectuez un rin age interm diaire du syst me HPLC l eau d ionis e ou qualit HPLC Lorsque vous passez un autre solvant assurez vous que le nouveau solvant soit miscible av...

Page 13: ...n PEEK Bien que ce polym re pr sente une excellente r sistance chimique la plupart des solvants organiques il a tendance gonfler lorsqu il est en contact prolong avec du chloroforme CHCl3 du dim thyle...

Page 14: ...LC MS grade and buffers that are compatible with components in the flow path of the flow manager If water from water purification systems that are not properly maintained is used polymeric contaminat...

Page 15: ...tant independent of outside influences Thus the flow rate is not influenced by the solvent composition solvent gradients different viscosities or analyses at different temperatures In the same way eff...

Page 16: ...tervals at similar temperatures The flow manager is fully controlled by the Chromeleon Chromatography Management System providing a high degree of system integration All surfaces in the column chamber...

Page 17: ...s arm with fresh solvent permanently To ensure this the waste path includes an adjustable valve that adjusts in dependence of the column pressure Fig 1 This innovative method creates constant low flow...

Page 18: ...itching valve 5720 0030 FLM 3300B same as FLM 3300 but biocompatible version 5721 0030 Nano HPLC Tip These flow managers are fitted with a splitter cartridge for a split ratio of 1 1000 FLM 3100 with...

Page 19: ...standard devices stainless steel Therefore almost all descriptions of the standard devices apply to the biocompatible versions also If some detail applies to only one version the version will be iden...

Page 20: ...on the preassembly tool part no 6000 0065 and tighten the nut by two or three manual turns The preassembly tool is included in the application kits for the biocompatible UltiMate 3000 system Fig 4 Pr...

Page 21: ...osition and wall thickness of the component to be connected 6 Remove the preassembled fitting from the tool and inspect the fitting When you gently pull the ferrule you should not be able to move the...

Page 22: ...all the way to the bottom of the valve port e g push the column into the valve 11 Tighten the nut additional 1 4 turn past finger tight 12 Start flow delivery and check for leakage In case of any leak...

Page 23: ...sition 6 port nano valve in Chromeleon ValveRight 5 Slots for the column ID chip cards section 5 5 page 58 6 Slot for the flow splitter chip card section 5 6 page 59 7 Locking mechanism for the front...

Page 24: ...installation du fabricant 2 5 Column Switching Valve Depending on the instrument configuration the flow manager is equipped with one or two switching valves 2 position 10 port micro and or 2 position...

Page 25: ...ferent applications For information about the cartridge types and installation details refer to section 7 6 page 76 Fig 11 Flow Splitter No Description 1 Splitter cartridge outlets 2 Flow sensor conne...

Page 26: ...the flow manager to Standby mode the LED is lighted To cancel Standby mode and resume operation press the Standby button again the LED is not lighted Note To allow the flow manager to change the mode...

Page 27: ...ower switch 2 Fuse holder section 7 3 page 72 3 Main power receptacle 4 Type label 5 Digital I O for communication with external devices section 3 4 3 page 28 6 USB Universal Serial Bus Interface port...

Page 28: ...shall alert you in case of an alarm You can open the Leak control display menu also via the Leak soft key page 42 If one of the sensors detects a leak the Status LED on the instrument s front panel is...

Page 29: ...umn status Column Identification System Column ID page 58 Flow splitter ID for the documentation of the splitter type and characteristics Splitter Identification System Splitter ID page 59 Tip If the...

Page 30: ...UltiMate 3000 Series Flow Managers and Column Thermostats Page 24 Operating Instructions...

Page 31: ...occurred during transit Tips Immediately report any shipping damage to both the incoming carrier and Dionex Shipping insurance will compensate for the damage only if reported immediately Keep the orig...

Page 32: ...cting it to the power source until the condensation is completely gone 3 3 Positioning the Flow Manager in the UltiMate 3000 System As the flow manager is part of an UltiMate 3000 system Dionex recomm...

Page 33: ...natives Connect the flow manager directly to the USB port on the server PC Connect the flow manager to the server PC via another UltiMate 3000 instrument that is already connected to the server PC Con...

Page 34: ...n top of the enclosure If the door lock is not released immediately press the front panel against the enclosure Fig 15 Tilting the front panel downward To close the column chamber tilt the front panel...

Page 35: ...corder les capillaires la vanne d injection ou au diviseur de d bit biocompatible veuillez respecter les instructions d installation Biocompatible Flow Managers page 13 After you have unpacked positio...

Page 36: ...ure that the tubing is long enough to reach the bottom of the waste container Fig 18 Waste port Important Make sure the waste port and waste tubing are not blocked during operation of the flow manager...

Page 37: ...ow manager is normal and does not impair the flow manager s performance When the flow manager is powered up the following information appears on the front panel display Device type serial number and f...

Page 38: ...ottom part of the clip to the bracket and turn it 90 clockwise Fig 20 Installing the bottom part 4 If you want to use column identification Attach the column ID chip card to the column Two chip cards...

Page 39: ...r information about the connections on the flow splitter refer to section 3 6 4 page 37 You can guide the capillaries out of the interior at any position between the enclosure and the front panel door...

Page 40: ...c column identification module allows GLP compliant documentation of the column type and the most important column parameters For more information refer to section 5 5 page 58 You may move the preinst...

Page 41: ...ppropriate tool For an example refer to Fig 24 Important When you operate a biocompatible flow manager observe the instructions for connecting the capillaries to the switching valve page 13 Important...

Page 42: ...e attendez que celui ci refroidisse Ne touchez aucune partie en m tal l int rieur du four tant que l affichage de la temp rature est 50 C 122 F Follow the steps below if your application includes a tr...

Page 43: ...e set point is 50 C 122 F Avertissement Avant de proc der toute modification dans le compartiment de colonne attendez que celui ci refroidisse Ne touchez aucune partie en m tal l int rieur du four tan...

Page 44: ...ry for example when the pump is directly on the flow manager 6035 2553 6037 2553 Important Do not substitute the capillaries mentioned in the above table for any other capillary Connect the capillary...

Page 45: ...available from Dionex as an option for the flow manager Part No Description 6720 9007 Manual Injection Port standard flow manager 6721 9007 Manual Injection Port biocompatible flow manager The injecti...

Page 46: ...UltiMate 3000 Series Flow Managers and Column Thermostats Page 40 Operating Instructions...

Page 47: ...panel display If the flow manager is operated by Chromeleon an error message is also logged in the Chromeleon audit trail Turn off the flow manager take appropriate remedial action Troubleshooting pag...

Page 48: ...ect the position of a white dot on the front panel display with the Dionex menu pen The menu pen part no 6300 0100 is included in the accessories kit Fig 27 Showing the soft keys The bottom status scr...

Page 49: ...is disabled to prevent changes to the operating parameters Operating parameters are set to read only Parameters that do not interfere with the measurement such as the screen brightness or contrast can...

Page 50: ...eaching the first line Key autorepeat page 48 Increments numerical values Toggles between operating states e g on and off Takes you to the next entry on a list If the list contains 5 or more items the...

Page 51: ...an error message from the display 4 4 1 Main Menu Open the Main menu from the bottom line of a status screen Fig 28 page 42 To do so select the Menu soft key The Main menu provides top level access t...

Page 52: ...r off Valve control Determine the valve position of the related valve Leak control Determines if and how the corresponding sensor responds to gas humidity or leaks and how you are alerted in case of a...

Page 53: ...erature Select Back Fig 33 Information menu Menu Item Description System Shows general information about the flow manager e g firmware version serial number operating hours etc Valve Shows general inf...

Page 54: ...Description Reset to factory defaults Select to restore the Dionex standard settings The Reset to factory defaults dialog is opened To confirm the restore select OK Else select Cancel Display Soft key...

Page 55: ...he Chromeleon Server Configuration program 1 Turn on the Chromeleon computer 2 Start the Chromeleon Server Monitor program by double clicking the Chromeleon Server Monitor icon on the Windows taskbar...

Page 56: ...derneath 9 Select the timebase to which the flow manager will be assigned or create a new timebase click Add Timebase on the Edit menu 10 On the Edit menu click Add Device or right click and click the...

Page 57: ...the Demo Mode Chromeleon simulates the functions of the flow manager If the Demo Mode is enabled the Module Address input field will be unavailable If you exit this page without having entered a modul...

Page 58: ...appears in the Messages Server window in the Chromeleon Server Configuration program or in the Chromeleon Audit Trail Important During the download make sure that communication between the flow manag...

Page 59: ...d ChipCard B type and the rightmost slot ChipCard D type are for the column ID memory cards The second slot from the right ChipCard C type is for the splitter ID memory card Nevertheless you can insta...

Page 60: ...may make advanced settings temperature signal column pressure pressure unit in the Server Configuration program and determine which relays and or digital inputs shall be available in Chromeleon Selec...

Page 61: ...s on the FLM control panel are required when performing Operational Qualification or running a Flow Control Test for the flow manager In addition some of the recorded values provide valuable informati...

Page 62: ...ontext menu 2 On the Devices tab page specify which pump is connected with the flow splitter Fig 38 Devices tab page here DGP 3600 The default entry in the uses FLM 3x00 Flow Splitter field is None no...

Page 63: ...rties supported for the instrument refer to the Chromeleon online Help and or User Manual When the flow manager is correctly connected to Chromeleon The Connected LED on the instrument s front panel i...

Page 64: ...plitter ID chip card Splitter Identification System Splitter ID page 59 Nevertheless you may use this slot also for the column ID chip card if you have specified this on the Components page page 53 in...

Page 65: ...slot instead if you have specified this on the Components page page 53 in the Server Configuration program 2 To store and read out splitter specific information use the related flow splitter commands...

Page 66: ...e heating and cooling elements their thermal connections and the device fan are checked Verify that the Rear Temperature check box is selected on the Configuration tab page page 54 for the flow manage...

Page 67: ...rface Check the Error Messages section page 62 for a short description of possible causes along with recommended courses of action If the flow manager is operated by Chromeleon the error is also logge...

Page 68: ...of the message and contact Dionex Service if you are unable to eliminate the problem Message Probable Cause Remedial Action Chip card communication error The chip card is not installed properly or de...

Page 69: ...rty or defective Perform an automatic cleaning cycle from the control panel for the flow manager Test and clean the Flow Control Valve section 7 3 page 72 Flow sensor fail The flow sensor may be defec...

Page 70: ...r The swichting valve may not be installed properly or is defective Turn the flow manager off and on again Contact Dionex Service if the message appears again Rear temperature sensor communication err...

Page 71: ...nection The power supply to the flow manager is interrupted Check the mains connection of the flow manager Error issuing control request to FLM 3x00 USB 1610103 The Chromeleon server cannot connect to...

Page 72: ...selected eluent channel Purge the system if necessary FCV fault does not build up sufficient pressure FCV fault does not hold pressure or system not tight The FCV is dirty or defective Clean the FCV...

Page 73: ...lvent reservoir used is filled with HPLC grade water The pump does not work properly Check if the pump works properly on the selected eluent channel Purge the system if necessary The system leaks Chec...

Page 74: ...sensor not ready The temperature set point has not been reached The thermal unit may be defective Repeat the test Error no gas leak detected During the test the gas sensor should have detected an incr...

Page 75: ...for the chamber to cool down for example before changing a column or before performing any maintenance procedures Do not operate the flow manager when the enclosure is open Keep in mind that the fluid...

Page 76: ...i ces de rechange d origine Dionex Effectuer des remplacements avec des pi ces ne provenant pas de Dionex ou utiliser des accessoires ne provenant pas de Dionex peut affecter les performances de l ins...

Page 77: ...mpty the waste container for the liquid from the waste outlet Fig 18 page 30 Inspect the seal installed in the front panel door A defective door seal impairs the performance of the instrument If the s...

Page 78: ...d the filter and accumulated in the FCV After some time the FCV cannot build up the required pressure Chromeleon recognizes this problem and displays a Flow Control Valve Failure or Flow Control Valve...

Page 79: ...the appropriate rating Important Always install two new fuses Use only the fuses indicated below or those listed in the Accessories Spare Parts List page 85 Important Installez toujours deux nouveaux...

Page 80: ...activated when it is exposed to moisture When the sensor detects a liquid leak the Status LED on the instrument s front panel is red and the error message appears on the front panel display If the flo...

Page 81: ...or Fig 43 using lint free cloth or paper Fig 43 Leak sensor Important Make sure that you do not bend or damage the sensor Important Assurez vous que vous ne tordez ni n endommagez le capteur 4 Install...

Page 82: ...A Splitter cartridge for a split ratio of 1 100 6721 3165A Splitter cartridge for a split ratio of 1 15 6721 3170A Splitter cartridge for a split ratio of 1 6 Warning If you are using harmful solvents...

Page 83: ...tridge If necessary carefully remove the peek sleeves from the cartridge outlets 5 To install the new cartridge proceed in the reverse order Tip An electronic flow splitter identification system allow...

Page 84: ...the splitter during the exchange of the cartridge To do so place a lint free cloth under the splitter to absorb the solvent that leaks out Fig 45 Fig 45 Place a cloth under the splitter 9 Close the fr...

Page 85: ...stator are subject to wear The degree of wear depends on the application Both parts can be replaced independently from each other Description Part No Rotor seal for 2 position 10 port C2 switching va...

Page 86: ...tor To reassemble the valve 1 Insert the rotor in the driver making sure that the rotor sealing surface with its engraved flow passages is facing out The pattern is asymmetrical to prevent improper pl...

Page 87: ...case Dionex recommends flushing the system before overnight inactivity also Ship the unit only in the original shipping container and observe the packing instructions Service Return Form section in t...

Page 88: ...and set FSControlMode Off 5 Run the pump at a 1000 L min Master flow for 5 minutes to flush the FCV 6 Stop the pump and switch the system off To start up the flow manager 1 Set the FSControlMode Off b...

Page 89: ...apillary or micro thermostatted splitter with splitter identification system Flow control Electronically controlled and actively balanced flow splitter independent from solvent composition and backpre...

Page 90: ...il Power requirements 162 VA Automatic voltage selection Environmental conditions Range of use Indoor use Temperature 10 to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Air humidity 80 relative humidity non condensing Overvolta...

Page 91: ...ction 9 2 page 86 Description Part No Quantity in the accessories kit FLM 3x00 accessory kit all versions including 5720 8910 2A fuse slow blow 5x20 mm Included in 6710 9001 2 6 3A fuse slow blow 5x20...

Page 92: ...e appropriate fittings and ferrules 6035 2554 Capillary short from pump to flow manager biocompatible devices for LC Comprehensive applications including the appropriate fittings and ferrules 6037 255...

Page 93: ...o autosampler for micro HPLC applications 75 m ID x 50 cm PeekSil biocompatible devices 6721 0029 Capillary from flow splitter to autosampler for nano HPLC applications 20 m ID x 50 cm PeekSil standar...

Page 94: ...6 3A fuses slow blow 5 x 20 mm 6710 9001 Ion exchange column Poros 10 S ID 1mm x 10 cm including appropriate connections 163030 Ion exchange column 300 m ID x 10 cm packed with Poros 10 S with connect...

Page 95: ...30 cm long including appropriate fitting connections 6721 0059 Rotor seal for 2 position 10 port C2 switching valve biocompatible valve 6720 0092 Rotor seal for 2 position 10 port C2 switching valve s...

Page 96: ...0 0081 Tubing Teflon 500 m ID 100 cm long for use as waste tubing 6720 0077 Tubing Teflon 250 m ID TF 250 5 pcs 6720 0030 Union micro tight including 2 fittings and 1 gauge plug 6720 0074 USB cable 1m...

Page 97: ...itching voltage 100 VDC switching current 0 25 A Carry current 0 5 A Switching capacity 3 W Contact resistance max 150 m Fig 48 Digital I O The table below lists the functions assigned to the connecto...

Page 98: ...UltiMate 3000 Series Flow Managers and Column Thermostats Page 92 Operating Instructions...

Page 99: ...nections Rear Panel 22 Control Chromeleon 51 Control Elements 21 Control Menu 48 D Diagnostics 65 66 Diagnostics Messages 72 Digital I O 29 98 Display 21 Display Soft Keys 50 E Error Levels Dialog Box...

Page 100: ...30 Product Overview 9 Pump Assignment Flow Splitter 59 R Rear Panel Connections 22 Relays Dialog Box 57 Reliability 24 Reset to Factory Defaults 50 RMA Number 76 S Safety Information 1 Safety Precaut...

Page 101: ...UltiMate 3000 Series Flow Managers and Column Thermostats Operating Instructions Page 95 V Valve 49 Column Switching Valve 85 Flow Control Valve 78 Valve Control 48 W Warnings 2 Wellness 24 Windows 52...

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