5.9
Outlet valve
Description
The Outlet valve can be switched to divert the flow, either to waste or to the Fraction
collector.
Description
Parameter
•
Indicates how many times the valve has switched.
•
When a valve has been replaced, the number of counts
has to be reset to 0.
•
Turn valve switches the valve between its two posi-
tions, for example the Waste and Collection outlet
ports. This option is used for troubleshooting the valve.
Valve switches
Instructions
Follow the instructions below to check if the Outlet valve functions properly.
Action
Step
•
Immerse the buffer inlet tubing A in demineralized water.
•
Place the outlet tubing from the Outlet valve in the waste bottle.
•
Check that:
-
Buffer A is selected in the Buffer valve screen
-
Buffer is selected in the Sample valve screen
-
Column is selected in the Wash valve screen
1
Start the Pump:
2
•
In the Settings and service screen, access Pump:Diagnostics screen.
•
Enter the desired flow rate and then start the Pump, tap Start flow.
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5 Service and settings
5.9 Outlet valve
