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Service Manual 

FOR

PL-ELS 2100/2100 

EVAPORATIVE

LIGHT-SCATTERING

DETECTOR

Version 2.0 June 2006

Polymer Laboratories Ltd Now a part of Varian, Inc. Essex Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6AX, 

UK

Tel +44 (0)1694 723581, Fax +44 (0)1694 722171, Service Tel +44 (0)1694 724333

Polymer Laboratories Varian Inc, Amherst Fields Research Park, 160 Old Farm Road, Amherst, MA  

01002, USA

Tel: +1 413 253 9554, Fax  +1 413 253 2476

Polymer Laboratories BV, Herculesweg 8, 4339 PL Middleburg, The Netherlands

Tel +31 (0)11 8671500, Fax +31 (0)11 8623193

Polymer Laboratories GmbH, PEKA Park T5 001 Otto-Hesse Stra€e 19 D 64293 Darmstadt,

Germany Tel +49 (0)6151 860690, Fax +49 (0)6151 860670

Polymer Laboratories SARL, GVIO Parc de Marseille Sud, Impasse du Paradou, B•timent D5, BP 159 

13276 Marseille, France.  Tel + 33 (0)491 176400, Fax + 33 (0)491 176401

Summary of Contents for PL-ELS 2100

Page 1: ...erst Fields Research Park 160 Old Farm Road Amherst MA 01002 USA Tel 1 413 253 9554 Fax 1 413 253 2476 Polymer Laboratories BV Herculesweg 8 4339 PL Middleburg The Netherlands Tel 31 0 11 8671500 Fax...

Page 2: ...Version 2 0 28th March 2006 Title page Introduction Safety Installation Cleaning Decontamina tion Company names addresses Safety pages to front updated safety info installation details added cleaning...

Page 3: ...RFORMANCE 9 General Considerations 9 Optimisation Parameters 9 Gas Flow 9 Evaporator Temperature 9 Nebuliser Temperature 10 Optimisation Procedure 10 OVERVIEW OF DETECTOR S OPERATION MODES 11 Standby...

Page 4: ...user 39 Replacing The PL ELS 2100 Ice Evaporator Heater Assembly 41 Removing The Photodetector PMT Assembly 46 Replacing The LED Light Source Assembly 48 Cleaning The Optical Lens Assembly 50 Replacin...

Page 5: ...l Polymer Laboratories spare parts only otherwise we do not guarantee any specification or liability It is strongly recommended that the operator read the entire manual carefully before attempting to...

Page 6: ...are sensitive to electronic discharge ESD In order to prevent damage always use ESD protection when handling electronic boards and components WARNING The LED light source is a Class 1 LED product Temp...

Page 7: ...calibrated for use with gases other than Air or Nitrogen For operation with other inert gases contact Polymer Laboratories for advice Gas flow up to 3 25 SLM 60 psi 25 C Pressure operating range 60 1...

Page 8: ...items Packing list PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice detector Manual for PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice detector Mains Lead 110 120V 60Hz or 230V 50Hz 15 pin D male connector for Aux I O connection Detector output cable Ga...

Page 9: ...is connected directly to the nebuliser by a short length 190mm of capillary tube giving a delay volume from port to nebuliser tip of 5 l Extraction The PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice is provided with tubing fo...

Page 10: ...y equipment to pause or stop the operation of a pump or autosampler if the PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice reports an error condition The PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice is equipped with 2 contact closures which are normal...

Page 11: ...etc using the cable provided One output socket is provided giving a signal in the 0 1V range Connect the column outlet to the eluent inlet at the front of the unit using a short length 10cm of tubing...

Page 12: ...Ice HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ACETIC ACID 1 ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE OPERATION OF THE PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice Storing the Instrument If the instrument is to be stored or not used for a period of time it is re...

Page 13: ...000 see Appendix 5 giving a constant uninterrupted supply of high purity gas Air can be used with non flammable solvent systems The eluent of choice should be fully volatile under the chosen detector...

Page 14: ...mance by increasing the efficiency of nebulisation by reducing the viscosity and surface tension of incoming solvent Setting the nebuliser temperature too high may result in a deterioration of detecto...

Page 15: ...ument is switched from RUN mode to STANDBY mode following a command or error then the gas flow is set to a minimum flow of 1 2SLM for 15minutes before the gas manifold valve is closed This minimum bla...

Page 16: ...side Unit Solvent Vapour Detected Stop Pump see page 23 15 Liquid Leak Sensor Has Detected Liquid In Drip Tray Liquid In The Base Of The Unit Stop Pump And Investigate 16 Fan Driver IC Thermal Shutdow...

Page 17: ...aturated with solvent Stop the eluent flow and increase the evaporator temperature to 50 C above the current set temperature Increase the flow rate to 2 8SLM and wait 15mins Large Baseline offset 1 In...

Page 18: ...PAIRING THE PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice Overview of Main Assembly To allow easy access to the internal components of the PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice the left side panel folds outwards The lock is located at the rea...

Page 19: ...he detector is disconnected from the mains power before proceeding To prevent personal injury the power cable must be removed from the instrument before opening the detector Do not connect the power c...

Page 20: ...ce Manual_vsn2 0_master doc 3 Remove screws located at the top and bottom of the inside side panel to allow removal of the front panel 4 Remove the front panel by lifting and pulling backwards to rele...

Page 21: ...Overview of Nebuliser Assembly The nebuliser assembly is based around a nebuliser chamber white PTFE block into which the nebuliser drain tubes gas tubes and evaporation tube are connected Access to...

Page 22: ...eys Spanners Parts required Nebuliser Assembly 0860 0401 Ensure that the detector has cooled down before proceeding Ensure that all gas and solvent connections are disconnected prior to proceeding 1 O...

Page 23: ...vsn2 0_master doc 3 To replace the nebuliser carefully push the nebuliser into the mount as shown A quality control test must be performed following nebuliser removal to ensure detector performance Ap...

Page 24: ...y 0860 0660 Ensure that the detector has cooled down before proceeding Ensure that all gas and solvent connections are disconnected prior to proceeding 1 Open the detector and remove the front panel a...

Page 25: ...0_master doc 3 Disconnect the two Nebuliser Heater Assembly cables from the main control board NEB HTR NEB and remove the nebuliser heater assembly Ensure that the earthing cable is connected to the...

Page 26: ...0860 0660 Ensure that the detector has cooled down before proceeding Ensure that all gas and solvent connections are disconnected prior to proceeding 1 Open the detector and remove the front panel as...

Page 27: ...ide panel be sure to support the nebuliser chamber 4 Whilst holding the nebuliser chamber carefully remove the drain tube from the nebuliser chamber 5 Carefully pull the evaporator tube and drain tube...

Page 28: ...0860 0520 1 Open the detector s side panel using the access key as shown 2 Ensure there is no liquid in the leak sensor well located underneath the nebuliser chamber Dry with tissue if necessary Remo...

Page 29: ...crewdriver Parts required Vapour Sensor 0860 0415 The PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice is fitted with a differential vapour sensor system The external sensor is located at the rear of the instrument the internal...

Page 30: ...ing the sensor from the back of the instrument 4 The internal vapour sensor is located on the main PCB as shown 5 Carefully remove the sensor by unplugging the sensor from the main board as shown 6 On...

Page 31: ...0_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc 7 Ensure that the copper pins in each hole are close together to ensure a good contact will be made with the replacement sensor s pins If necessary move the...

Page 32: ...ts required Fan Assembly 0860 0680 1 Open the detector s side panel using the access key as shown 2 Disconnect the fan cable as shown FAN 3 Remove the two screws of the fan assembly For the PL ELS 210...

Page 33: ...S 2100 Ice Insert the replacement fan with airflow from the front to the back of the unit i e the silver label is visible as shown Connect the fan cable to the main control board The fan assembly on t...

Page 34: ...assembly comprises a heated tube and drain tube connecting the nebuliser chamber to the optical assembly as shown This section of the instrument also contains the Mass flow controller and gas valve Ac...

Page 35: ...required Loss or reduction in sensitivity Noisy Baseline Tools required Allen Keys Parts required Evaporator Cartridge 0860 0425 Ensure that the detector has cooled down before proceeding 1 Open the d...

Page 36: ...doc Remove the evaporator cartridge from the end of the evaporation tube as shown Place the evaporation cartridge in a beaker of dilute acid and sonicate for ca 30 mins Rinse the evaporator cartridge...

Page 37: ...Evaporation tube become irreversibly contaminated Tools required Allen keys Spanner Parts required Evaporator Heater Assembly No Cartridge 0860 0430 1 Open the detector s side panel using the access...

Page 38: ...control board EVAP HTR EVAP and remove the evaporator heater assembly Insert the New Evaporator Heater Assembly into the optical block Insert the Cartridge into the Evaporator heater assembly and inse...

Page 39: ...0860 0530 1 Open the detector s side panel using the access key 2 Unplug the two black gas lines from either end of the Mass flow controller 3 Disconnect the Mass flow controller cable from the top t...

Page 40: ...s Inlet Plug Assembly When required Every 12 months or when filter becomes blocked Tools required Spanner Parts required Gas inlet plug assembly 0860 0560 1 The gas inlet plug assembly is located at t...

Page 41: ...ed Gas Inlet Valve Assembly 0860 0700 1 Open the detector s side panel using the access key as shown 2 Locate the gas valve as shown and disconnect the red crimp connectors and all gas tubing 3 Locate...

Page 42: ...rature controlled evaporator tube section Peltier unit which provides active cooling and heating to the evaporator tube A drain tube connecting the nebuliser chamber to the optical assembly diverts co...

Page 43: ...er When required Loss or reduction in sensitivity Noisy Baseline Tools required Allen Keys Parts required Evaporator Cartridge 0860 0425 Ensure that the detector has cooled down before proceeding 1 Op...

Page 44: ...oc 3 Remove the evaporator cartridge from the end of the evaporation tube as shown Place the evaporation cartridge in a beaker of dilute acid and sonicate for ca 30 mins Rinse the evaporator cartridge...

Page 45: ...eversibly contaminated Tools required Allen keys Spanner Parts required PL ELS 2100 Ice Cooled Evaporator Assembly 0860 1310 If this procedure is not followed correctly the cooled evaporator assembly...

Page 46: ...ully remove the evaporator assembly from the mounting bracket by unscrewing the two nuts shown in red 5 Support the evaporator assembly and remove the mounting bracket by the three screws as shown 6 T...

Page 47: ...MAGE THE ASSEMBLY 8 Having positioned the evaporator assembly tighten the nebuliser chamber screws shown in red This will lock the ends of the assembly into position and guarantee the alignment is cor...

Page 48: ...Version 2 0 44 6_26931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc 10 Finally tighten the bracket to the side wall of the ELSD using the screws highlighted in green...

Page 49: ...ter doc Overview of Optical Assembly The optical assembly of the PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice has been designed for easy maintenance however there may be occasions where the optical surfaces need cleaning The...

Page 50: ...s Lint free optical lens tissue Parts required Photo Detector Assembly 0860 0580 Electronic boards and components are sensitive to electronic discharge ESD In order to prevent damage always use ESD pr...

Page 51: ...assembly and remove the black rubber plug as shown 5 Carefully remove the PMT assembly from the optical block Attach the replacement PMT assembly making sure all three cables are re connected Tighten...

Page 52: ...s required LED Light Source Assembly 0860 0410 Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the LED used in this instrument Always turn off the power supply before removing the li...

Page 53: ...ice Manual_vsn2 0_master doc 4 Carefully remove the light source assembly Attach the replacement light source assembly Make sure the assembly is pushed up against the focusing collar Re connect the go...

Page 54: ...tor and remove the front panel as described in Removing the front panel pg 15 Loosen the grub screw shown to release the Light Source Lens Tube on the optical assembly 2 Pull the Light Source Lens Tub...

Page 55: ...Removing the Photodetector PMT Assembly pg 46 5 The lenses are held in place by a Wave Ring spring see below Release the spring using a small screwdriver 6 The Wave Ring spring can then be removed as...

Page 56: ...g The Optical Light Trap When required High Baseline Offset Noisy baseline Tools required Allen keys Screwdriver Parts required Optical Light Trap 0860 0720 1 Open the detector s side panel using the...

Page 57: ...Version 2 0 53 6_26931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc 3 Using an Allen key loosen the grub screw as indicated and carefully pull out the optical light trap as shown...

Page 58: ...are sensitive to electronic discharge ESD In order to prevent damage always use ESD protection when handling electronic boards and components 1 Open the detector s side panel using the access key as...

Page 59: ...n keys Lint free optical lens tissue Lens cleaner Parts required Prism assembly 0860 0760 1 Open the detector s side panel using the access key as shown 2 Remove the two screws located at the bottom a...

Page 60: ...6931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc 4 Very carefully slide out the prism assembly from the optical assembly 5 The prism assembly can be replaced or cleaned using lint free optical...

Page 61: ...equired Defective Main Control PCB Tools required Screwdriver Allen keys Parts required PL ELS 2100 Ice Control PCB 0860 0600 Heater PCB Fuses There are 3 fuses fitted to the main control PCB one to p...

Page 62: ...ice Manual_vsn2 0_master doc 2 Remove the three screws as indicated and unplug all connections 3 Remove the six screws from the rear of the instrument Carefully lift the board from its mountings Repla...

Page 63: ...rds and components are sensitive to electronic discharge ESD In order to prevent damage always use ESD protection when handling electronic boards and components 1 Open the detector s side panel using...

Page 64: ...ewdriver Allen Keys Parts required PL ELS 2100 Ice Power Supply 0860 0640 Electronic boards and components are sensitive to electronic discharge ESD In order to prevent damage always use ESD protectio...

Page 65: ...2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc 3 Remove the ferrite from the group of wires as shown 4 Disconnect the wires from the power supply as shown 5 Remove the power supply from its mounting by uns...

Page 66: ...the new power supply and re connect the cables Ensure the correct wires are connected to correct positions on the green terminal block The pair of black yellow wires connect as follows Black position...

Page 67: ...onnects as follows Large Black position 3 10 The pair of pink blue wires connect as shown Pink position 4 Blue position 5 11 The group of 4 wires connect as shown Red position 1 Black position 2 Orang...

Page 68: ...rent firmware versions June 2006 are PL ELS 2100 rev D PCB v1 5 5 PL ELS 2100 rev A PCB v2 0 2 PL ELS 2100 Ice rev A PCB v2 0 2 A 24bit 10Hz digital output via the serial port is available with firmwa...

Page 69: ...NAL exe program figure 1 and the Communications in the Settings menu to those in figure 2 5 Turn on the instrument and observe that the instrument successfully communicates with the terminal program f...

Page 70: ...Version 2 0 66 6_26931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc Figure 1 Terminal program Figure 2 Communications dialog...

Page 71: ...Version 2 0 67 6_26931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc Figure 3 Successful Communication Figure 4 Initialising the Programming...

Page 72: ...Version 2 0 68 6_26931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc Figure 5 Selecting the HEX file Figure 6 Downloading the Program...

Page 73: ...rvice Manual_vsn2 0_master doc Figure 7 Programming the EPROM PL ELS 2100 2100 Ice s with digital signal processing and gas shut off valve i e serial numbers 004 162 or later use Firmware V1 2 1 Prior...

Page 74: ...the instrument 3 Start the ELSD Device ID TRM program Figure 8 and configure the Communications in the Settings menu figure 9 4 Check the instrument successfully communicates with the terminal program...

Page 75: ...Version 2 0 71 6_26931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc Figure 8 ELSD Device ID Terminal program Figure 9 Communications dialog...

Page 76: ...Version 2 0 72 6_26931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc Figure 10 Successful Communication with Get Data command...

Page 77: ...Version 2 0 73 6_26931B ELS2100_2100 Ice Service Manual_vsn2 0_master doc Figure 11 Device ID displayed...

Page 78: ...Trap Diffuser 0860 0540 Leak Sensor Assembly 0860 0520 Nebuliser O Ring Pk 2 0860 0550 Gas Inlet Plug Assembly 0860 0560 Gas Inlet Frit Assembly 0860 0570 LED Light Source 0860 0410 Photo Detector Ass...

Page 79: ...Ambient to 90 C Nebuliser Gas Typical inlet Pressure 60 100PSI Maximum Inlet Pressure 100PSI Gas Flow Rate Up to 3 25SLM Eluent Flow Rate 0 2 to 5ml min Analogue Output 0 1V FSD Digital Output 24bit...

Page 80: ...e it to a fume cupboard if necessary Empty the P trap before moving the instrument See Storing the Instrument pg 8 Open the cover of the instrument to see if any solvent has contaminated the interior...

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