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Intended Use
AZURA V 2.1S User Manual, V6860, Version 2.2
Intended Use
Note:
Only use the device for applications that fall within the range of the
intended use. Otherwise, the protective and safety equipment of the device
could fail.
Description
2-position valves are used in the HPLC to bring in the sample from the sample
loop in the pumps high pressure flow, so that the sample is transported to the
column. The sample is brought into the sample loop with a syringe or a feed
pump. Multiposition valves serve for fractionating, eluent selection, or sample
selection.
2-position valves have 6 ports and 3 channels (6P/3C), multiposition valves
have 1 channel always.
Operating Ranges
Among others, the device can be used for analytical or purification tasks.
Device Overview
Various types of valves with different operating modes allow the use of these
valves for a variety of applications. It is important that valve drive and valve are
compatible.
You can mount additional manual valves to an optional mounting bracket that
can be fixed with screws on the AZURA modules or other devices. Find further
information on our website www.knauer.net.
Valves and Valve Drives
Valves and valve drives are completely assembled and tested when they leave
the factory.
Legend
1
valve drive with valve
2
valve for drive
3
manual valve
Fig. 1 overview of valves and valve drives
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1
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