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Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System

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This error occurs if you turn on the suppressor and the Dionex ICS-1100
cannot establish a connection with the suppressor.

To troubleshoot:

1. Check the suppressor cable connection (see

Section 5.11

2. If the error persists, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for assistance. There

may be a problem in the suppressor controller electronics. The Dionex
ICS-1100 electronics components cannot be serviced by the user.

This error may be caused by an expended or dirty suppressor or by a
malfunction in the suppressor controller electronics.

To troubleshoot:

1. Follow the instructions in the suppressor manual to regenerate the

suppressor. Suppressor manuals are included on the Thermo Scientific
Reference Library DVD (P/N 053891).

2. Follow the instructions in the suppressor manual to clean the suppressor.

3. If a malfunction in the suppressor controller is suspected, contact Thermo

Fisher Scientific for assistance. The Dionex ICS-1100 electronics
components cannot be serviced by the user.

SUPPRESSOR NOT CONNECTED

SUPPRESSOR OVER CURRENT

Summary of Contents for Dionex ICS-1100

Page 1: ...Dionex ICS 1100 Ion Chromatography System Operator s Manual Document No 065289 Revision 03 October 2012 ...

Page 2: ... Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc The contents of this document are subject to change without notice All technical information in this document is for reference purposes only System configurations and specifications in this document supersede all previous information received by the purchaser Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc makes no representations that this document is complete accurate or error free an...

Page 3: ...otes 6 1 4 Safety and Regulatory Information 8 1 4 1 Safety Labels 8 2 Features 11 2 1 Operating Features 11 2 1 1 Front Panel 11 2 1 2 Top Cover 13 2 1 3 Component Panel 14 2 1 4 Right Side Panel 17 2 1 5 Rear Panel 18 2 2 Flow Schematics 20 2 3 Chromeleon and Chromeleon Xpress 24 2 3 1 The Panel Tabset 24 2 3 2 Software Control Modes 25 2 3 3 System Wellness 25 Contents ...

Page 4: ...33 2 4 7 Suppressor 34 2 4 8 DS6 Heated Conductivity Cell 34 2 4 9 ER Controller 35 3 Operation and Maintenance 37 3 1 Operation Overview 37 3 2 Turning On the System Power 39 3 3 Connecting to Chromeleon 40 3 4 Set Up the Eluent Reservoir 42 3 4 1 Prepare the Eluent 42 3 4 2 Degas the Eluent 42 3 4 3 Filter the Eluent 43 3 4 4 Fill the Reservoir 43 3 4 5 Set the Eluent Level 43 3 4 6 Connect the ...

Page 5: ...ng Samples with a Syringe 50 3 10 2 Loading Samples with a Vacuum Syringe 51 3 10 3 Loading Samples with an Autosampler 51 3 10 4 Injecting Samples 52 3 11 Processing Samples 52 3 11 1 Manual Sample Processing 52 3 11 2 Automatic Batch Sample Processing 53 3 12 Maintenance 55 4 Troubleshooting 59 4 1 Error Messages 59 4 2 Troubleshooting Error Messages 61 4 3 Liquid Leaks 68 4 4 Pump Difficult to ...

Page 6: ...res 81 5 1 1 Chromeleon Wellness Panel Overview 82 5 1 2 Calibrating the Conductivity Cell 84 5 1 3 Calibrating the Flow Rate 86 5 1 4 Calibrating the Vacuum Degas Assembly 87 5 2 Isolating a Restriction in the Liquid Lines 87 5 3 Replacing Tubing and Fittings 90 5 4 Rebuilding the Injection Valve or Auxiliary Valve 91 5 5 Replacing an Auxiliary Valve Pod 92 5 6 Cleaning and Replacing the Pump Che...

Page 7: ... 113 5 16 2 Priming with the Prime Button 115 5 17 Priming the Pump with Isopropyl Alcohol 116 5 18 Changing Main Power Fuses 117 A Specifications 119 A 1 Electrical 119 A 2 Physical 119 A 3 Environmental 120 A 4 Front Panel 120 A 5 Analytical Pump and Fluidics 120 A 6 Eluent Regeneration 122 A 7 Detector Electronics 122 A 8 Conductivity Cell with Heat Exchanger 123 A 9 Injection Valve 123 A 10 Au...

Page 8: ... Outputs 134 C Reordering Information 135 D FAQ 139 D 1 How do I hook up an autosampler 139 D 2 How do I print 139 D 3 Why are the retention times moving 139 D 4 How do I adjust retention times 139 D 5 When should I remake standards 139 D 6 When should I remake eluents 140 D 7 How do I start Chromeleon 140 D 8 How do I delete data 140 D 9 How do I back up data 140 D 10 How do I shut off the system...

Page 9: ...Contents Doc 065289 03 10 12 vii D 13 How do I clean a column 141 D 14 Why is the conductivity high 141 D 15 How do I configure and operate the auxiliary valve 141 E Glossary 143 Index ...

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Page 11: ...mn a chemical suppressor a conductivity cell and a data collection system Before running a sample the ion chromatography system is calibrated using a standard solution By comparing the data obtained from a sample to that obtained from the known standard sample ions can be identified and quantitated The data collection system typically a computer running chromatography software produces a chromatog...

Page 12: ...quid sample is loaded into a sample loop either manually or automatically if an automated sampler is installed When triggered the Dionex ICS 1100 injects the sample into the eluent stream The pump pushes the eluent and sample through the guard and separator columns chemically inert tubes packed with a polymeric resin The guard column removes contaminants that might poison the separator column Figu...

Page 13: ...f the eluent 5 Detection A conductivity cell measures the electrical conductance of the sample ions as they emerge from the suppressor and produces a signal based on a chemical or physical property of the analyte 6 Data Analysis The conductivity cell transmits the signal to a data collection system The data collection system for the Dionex ICS 1100 this is the Chromeleon Chromatography Management ...

Page 14: ...nd pre plumbed tubing for operation in the RFIC ER Reagent Free Ion Chromatography with Eluent Regeneration mode RFIC ER technology uses the suppressor to regenerate returning eluent allowing a single batch of eluent to be used for up to four weeks Dionex ICS 1100 operation is controlled remotely by a personal computer running Windows Vista or Windows XP and Chromeleon software version 6 80 SR6a o...

Page 15: ...of Dionex ICS 1100 operating features and system components introduces the Chromeleon user interface Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance Provides operating instructions and describes routine preventive maintenance procedures Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Lists problems and presents step by step procedures for how to isolate and eliminate the cause of each problem Chapter 5 Service Provides step by ste...

Page 16: ...ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Also used to identify a situation or practice that may seriously damage the instrument but will not cause injury Indicates that the function or process of the instrument may be impaired Operation does not constitute a hazard Signale une situation de danger immédiat qui si elle n est pas évitée en...

Page 17: ...on suggest how to optimize instrument performance etc Bedeutet unmittelbare Gefahr Mißachtung kann zum Tod oder schwerwiegenden Verletzungen führen Bedeutet eine mögliche Gefährdung Mißachtung kann zum Tod oder schwerwiegenden Verletzungen führen Bedeutet eine mögliche Gefährdung Mißachtung kann zu kleineren oder mittelschweren Verletzungen führen Wird auch verwendet wenn eine Situation zu schwere...

Page 18: ...here is a question regarding appropriate usage contact Technical Support for Dionex products In the U S and Canada call 1 800 346 6390 Outside the U S and Canada call the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific office 1 4 1 Safety Labels The TUV T Mark and cTUVus Mark safety labels and the CE Mark label on the system indicate that it is in compliance with the following standards EMC Susceptibility and Em...

Page 19: ...1 Introduction Doc 065289 03 10 12 9 Power supply is on Power supply is off Hot surface Indicates a potential hazard Refer to the operator s manual for an explanation of the hazard and how to proceed ...

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Page 21: ...anually into the injection port using a syringe For automated sample injection the Dionex ICS 1100 must be connected to an autosampler For more information about sample injection see Section 3 10 LEDs The status LEDs see Figure 2 2 indicate the status of various system functions See Table 2 1 for a description of each LED s function The power LED indicates whether the Dionex ICS 1100 power is on F...

Page 22: ...Does not flash Acquiring Data Sequence or manual data acquisition is in progress Sequence has stopped due to an error Pump Pump is on High or low pressure limit is exceeded The pump is turned off Suppressor Suppressor is on and current is being applied to it Continuity check failed or suppressor is over the voltage current or power limit The suppressor is turned off Column Heater Column heater is ...

Page 23: ... 1100 Reservoir Storage The Dionex ICS 1100 top cover has room for up to three 2 L plastic reservoirs P N 044129 or one 4 L plastic reservoir P N 039164 Tubing Chase The tubing chase under the top cover routes tubing to the front of the Dionex ICS 1100 Figure 2 3 Dionex ICS 1100 Top View Eluent Reservoir ...

Page 24: ...anel behind the Dionex ICS 1100 front door Figure 2 4 Dionex ICS 1100 Component Panel Column Heater Optional and Columns Site for Auxiliary Valve Optional Pump Heads Injection Valve DS6 Conductivity Cell 1 Leak Sensor Mounting Brackets for Second Suppressor 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 1 Eluent Valve Suppressor 7 5 Tubing Chase 2 11 2 3 6 7 9 4 8 11 11 Pressure Transducer 10 ...

Page 25: ...mp Injection Valve The injection valve is a six port electrically activated Rheodyne valve A 25 L sample loop P N 042857 is installed on the valve at the factory See Section 2 4 4 for details about valve operation Auxiliary Valve Optional The auxiliary valve is a two position electrically activated Rheodyne valve 6 Port Valve Kit P N 069472 10 Port Valve Kit P N 069473 See Section 2 4 4 for detail...

Page 26: ... particulates that might damage the separator column Column Heater Optional The column heater controls the temperature of the separator and guard columns The temperature can be set to between 30 and 60 C however it must be set to at least 5 C above the ambient temperature See Section 2 4 6 for details about the column heater Eluent Valve The eluent valve controls the flow from the eluent reservoir...

Page 27: ...ogen and oxygen in the eluent stream If the predefined safety limit is exceeded the ERC 10 shuts down the pump to prevent the buildup of gases in the eluent bottle If you plan to operate in the RFIC ER mode you must order one of these kits RFIC ER Anion Startup Kit ICS 1100 ICS 1600 P N 069570 RFIC ER Cation Startup Kit ICS 1100 ICS 1600 P N 069569 Each Startup Kit includes one Installation Kit an...

Page 28: ...onex ICS 1100 rear panel Analog Output Connector The analog output connector outputs conductivity data as a 0 to 1 V signal to an integrator or recording device For connection and setup information refer to the Dionex ICS 1100 installation instructions Figure 2 6 Dionex ICS 1100 Rear Panel Analog Output Connector USB Connectors TTL and Relay Connector Strip Waste Lines 3 Main Power Receptacle Tubi...

Page 29: ...er tubing chase routes tubing from the RFIC ER compartment to the Dionex ICS 1100 rear panel The lower chase routes tubing from the rear panel to the component panel Tubing Clips The tubing clips hold tubing routed from the top cover in place Power Switch The power switch provides on off control of power to the Dionex ICS 1100 Main Power Receptacle The power supply cord plugs into the AC power rec...

Page 30: ...m there the eluent is pushed through a pulse damper which smooths minor pressure variations from the pump to minimize baseline noise The eluent then flows into the injection valve After sample is loaded into the sample loop and the injection valve is toggled to the Inject position eluent passes through the sample loop If the optional column heater is installed the eluent sample mixture is pumped t...

Page 31: ... 1100 Flow Schematic Standard Configuration OUT WASTE OUT OUT WASTE OUT OUT IN IN PUMP HEAD OUT IN IN GUARD SUPPRESSOR HEAT EXCHANGER SEPARATOR COLUMN COLUMN HEATER optional PUMP HEAD PRESS XDUCER COND CELL PULSE DAMPER SAMPLE ELUENT 1 8 5 7 6 4 11 2 3 9 12 ...

Page 32: ...ses through the sample loop If the optional column heater is installed the eluent sample mixture is pumped through the heat exchanger which heats the mixture to the column heater temperature The mixture then goes to the guard and separator columns and through the suppressor From the suppressor the mixture flows through the cell where the analytes are detected A digital signal is sent to Chromeleon...

Page 33: ...chematic RFIC ER Mode OUT OUT OUT WASTE OUT OUT IN IN PUMP HEAD OUT IN IN GUARD SUPPRESSOR HEAT EXCHANGER SEPARATOR COLUMN COLUMN HEATER optional PUMP HEAD PRESS XDUCER COND CELL PULSE DAMPER SAMPLE ELUENT ER2 ER1 ER3b IN IN IN IN IN ERC 10 ER3a 1 5 7 6 8 4 12 2 3 9 10 ...

Page 34: ...e control and monitoring of instruments but does not include data management capabilities 2 3 1 The Panel Tabset The Chromeleon and Chromeleon Xpress panel tabset provides a centralized location for controlling system functions A panel tabset for a Dionex ICS 1100 system typically includes the following Control panels A Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel see Figure 2 9 provides access to Dionex ICS 110...

Page 35: ...start the application this automatically displays the Dionex ICS 1100 panel tabset 2 3 2 Software Control Modes Two modes of software control are available direct control and programmed control With direct control you select operating parameters and commands from the Control panels Direct control commands are executed as soon as they are entered With programmed control you create a list of control...

Page 36: ...mbly which must be installed in the Dionex ICS 1100 at the factory consists of A single channel degas chamber with degas membranes with internal capacity of 17 mL A dual stage diaphragm vacuum pump A solenoid valve An on board vacuum sensor The electronics required to operate the vacuum pump Tubing fittings and other accessories By default the Dionex ICS 1100 monitors the degas pressure reading an...

Page 37: ...t purposes by a Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Representative Do not use this setting for routine operation Cycle The degas pump cycles on and off according to the times specified in the Cycle On and Off fields Cycle On specifies for how long the degas pump runs during a cycle Cycle Off specifies the time between cycles Monitor default mode The Dionex ICS 1100 monitors the degas pressure reading...

Page 38: ...he pump head To open the priming valve turn the knob one quarter to one half turn counterclockwise When the priming valve is open liquid can flow into and out of the primary pump head via the port in the front of the valve NOTE The priming valve must be open when the pump is being primed with a syringe or with isopropyl alcohol For detailed priming instructions see Section 5 16 The eluent valve co...

Page 39: ...o open the waste valve turn the knob one quarter to one half turn counterclockwise When the waste valve is in the open position all pump flow is directed to waste NOTE The waste valve must be open when the pump is being primed using the Prime button For detailed priming instructions see Section 5 16 Figure 2 12 Dionex ICS 1100 Pump Components Secondary Pump Head Primary Pump Head Outlet Check Valv...

Page 40: ...pressure transducer continues to the pulse damper which smooths minor pressure variations From there flow is directed to the injection valve and then to the remainder of the chromatography system Piston Seal Wash The pump includes a piston seal wash assembly that can be set up to continuously rinse the back of the piston seals to remove salt crystals and prolong the life of the seals To use this f...

Page 41: ...gh the sample loop and on to the column carrying the contents of the sample loop with it Section 3 10 describes how to inject samples Figure 2 14 shows the injection valve connections The injection valve is plumbed at the factory with all tubing and fittings for connection to the pump injection port column and waste A 25 L PEEK sample loop P N 042857 is installed between ports L 1 and L 4 Thermo F...

Page 42: ...tration Matrix elimination for example the removal of high backgrounds of chloride or organic material Concentrator based techniques Conditional injections large loop small loop applications where the data system monitors sample concentration and reinjects the sample using the smaller loop if the concentration is too high AutoNeutralization Matrix diversion prior to MS mass spectrometry detection ...

Page 43: ... and the error message Column heater exceeds safe temperature is displayed in the Chromeleon Audit Trail See Section 4 2 for troubleshooting information The column heater can either be installed at the factory or ordered separately P N 069564 and installed on site For best results with 2 mm columns a microbore heat exchanger P N 060943 should be installed in the column heater see Section 5 13 The ...

Page 44: ...weep out low volume 1 L and low dispersion Temperature control and compensation help ensure good peak reproducibility and baseline stability Temperature Control Temperature directly affects the conductivity of a solution For example laboratory heating and air conditioning systems can cause a regular slow cycling in the baseline This in turn can affect the reproducibility of an analysis The higher ...

Page 45: ... cover and pull the entire cell assembly out through the component panel See Section 5 10 for cell replacement instructions 2 4 9 ER Controller The ER Controller ERC 10 is installed in the RFIC ER compartment at the factory During operation in the RFIC ER mode the ERC 10 electronics monitor the volume of electrolysis gases such as hydrogen and oxygen in the eluent stream If the predefined safety l...

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Page 47: ...ion of the Dionex ICS 1100 in a manner not specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific may result in personal injury 3 1 Operation Overview Figure 3 1 illustrates the basic steps for routine operation of the Dionex ICS 1100 Figure 3 1 Operation Flow Chart Power up the system Set up the reservoir or RFIC ER system Start Chromeleon Check all connections Prime the pump Set operating conditions Equilibrate ...

Page 48: ...e 3 2 shows the typical steps for manual and batch sample processing Figure 3 2 Sample Processing Overview Manual Sample Processing Using Chromeleon Inject the sample Autozero Stop data acquisition Optional Save the manual sequence data Start data acquisition Batch Sample Processing Using Chromeleon Create a Sequence Sequence Wizard Start the Batch Add the Sequence to the Batch Load the sample ...

Page 49: ...re 3 3 Dionex ICS 1100 Rear Panel Feature Power Up Condition Pump Off Injection valve Load position Cell Reading current value Suppressor Off Cell heater Set to the last value used The default when the Dionex ICS 1100 is turned on for the first time is 35 C Column oven temperature Optional Set to the last value used The default when the Dionex ICS 1100 is turned on for the first time is 30 C When ...

Page 50: ...ed To start the server right click the icon and select Start Server b If the Server Monitor icon is not on the Windows taskbar click Start All Programs Chromeleon Server Monitor The Server Monitor opens Click Start to start the server 3 To start the Chromeleon client click Start and select All Programs Chromeleon Chromeleon 4 If Chromeleon is installed the main window and Browser appear Display th...

Page 51: ...3 Operation and Maintenance Doc 065289 03 10 12 41 Figure 3 4 Dionex ICS 1100 Control Panel on the Chromeleon Panel Tabset ...

Page 52: ...ds vacuum degassing all eluents This helps prevent bubbles caused by outgassing from forming in the pump heads and the detector flow cell The optional vacuum degas assembly provides programmable online degassing The degas assembly must be installed in the Dionex ICS 1100 at the factory If the Dionex ICS 1100 does not contain a degas assembly manually degas eluent daily following the instructions b...

Page 53: ...ic flow rates or loss of prime An end line filter P N 045987 is provided in the Dionex ICS 1100 Ship Kit P N 057905 for this purpose Install the end line filter on the end of the eluent line inside the reservoir Verify that the end of the filter extends to the bottom of the reservoir and that the filter is submerged in eluent This prevents air from being drawn through the lines 3 4 4 Fill the Rese...

Page 54: ...rvoir is filled and the tubing connecting the reservoir to the Dionex ICS 1100 tubing is securely connected In order for the level displayed in the Eluent bottle box and gauge to be accurate you must enter the level when the reservoir is filled The Dionex ICS 1100 does not automatically detect when the reservoir is filled nor when it is empty Figure 3 5 Pump Settings Window Setting the Eluent Leve...

Page 55: ... Control panel The pump will begin pumping at approximately 3 mL min 4 Continue priming the Dionex ICS 1100 until all air and previous eluent are purged and no air bubbles are exiting the waste line 5 Press Pump Off 6 Close the waste valve Do not overtighten The pump is now ready for operation If you changed eluent or if the eluent lines are dry prime the lines first with a syringe before followin...

Page 56: ...n are restored 1 Verify that the pump is on and set to the correct flow rate 2 Verify that the suppressor current is on and that the setting is correct 3 Verify that the cell heater is set to the correct value 4 Verify that the column heater is set to the correct value 3 8 Equilibrate the System and Verify Operational Status 1 Allow the system to equilibrate During equilibration the Chromeleon Con...

Page 57: ...large fluctuations in readings 6 Verify that the cell heater is at the set point and is stable The temperature is at equilibrium when the Set Temperature and Current Temperature readings on the Control panel are the same 7 Verify that the column heater temperature if installed is at the set point and stable The temperature is at equilibrium when the Set Temperature and Current Temperature readings...

Page 58: ...ugh Dionex OnGuard cartridges Refer to Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for OnGuard Cartridges Document No 032943 for instructions 3 9 3 Diluting Samples Because the concentrations of ionic species in different samples can vary widely from sample to sample no single dilution factor can be recommended for all samples of one type In some cases for example many water samples concentrations are ...

Page 59: ...AS Autosampler To use a Dionex AS Autosampler with the Dionex ICS 1100 the following requirements must be met The Dionex ICS 1100 injection valve or the auxiliary valve if installed must be specified as the injection valve and must be linked to the Dionex AS in the Chromeleon timebase An injection valve should not be installed in the AS See the Dionex ICS 1100 installation instructions for Dionex ...

Page 60: ... in the Dionex ICS 1100 Ship Kit P N 057905 with a calibration standard or sample 3 Insert the syringe into the injection port on the Dionex ICS 1100 front door see Figure 2 1 4 Verify that the injection valve is in the Load position 5 Overfill the sample loop with several sample loop volumes Excess sample will exit through the injection valve waste line 6 Leave the syringe in the port 7 Switch th...

Page 61: ... 5 Switch the injection valve to the Inject position see Section 3 10 4 3 10 3 Loading Samples with an Autosampler 1 Verify that the autosampler output line is connected to port S 5 of the Dionex ICS 1100 injection valve 2 Prepare and fill the sample vials and place them in the autosampler tray or cassette Refer to the autosampler manual for detailed instructions 3 The sample loading process depen...

Page 62: ...rating parameters and commands from the Chromeleon panel tabset Commands are executed as soon as they are entered Summary of Manual Sample Processing 1 Complete the instructions in Section 3 2 through Section 3 8 to prepare the Dionex ICS 1100 for operation and to prepare the sample for processing 2 Load the sample using a syringe vacuum syringe or autosampler see Section 3 10 3 On the Dionex ICS ...

Page 63: ...ct the Save raw data check box 4 Click Save 3 11 2 Automatic Batch Sample Processing You can use Chromeleon or Chromeleon Xpress to create a list of samples a sequence to be processed automatically For each sample the sequence includes the following A program with commands and parameters for controlling the Dionex ICS 1100 and autosampler if used and for acquiring sample data A quantification meth...

Page 64: ...sette Refer to the autosampler manual for detailed instructions Autosampler manuals are provided on the Thermo Scientific Reference Library DVD P N 053891 3 If an autosampler is not installed load the sample into the injection valve sample loop through the sample port on the Dionex ICS 1100 front door see Section 3 10 1 4 Use the Application Wizard to specify a program and quantitation method and ...

Page 65: ...b Select the sequence created in Step 4 and click Open c Click Start Batch 3 12 Maintenance This section describes routine maintenance procedures that users may perform All other maintenance procedures must be performed by Thermo Fisher Scientific personnel As Needed Regularly check the eluent reservoir and refill when needed Make fresh eluent as needed RFIC ER systems only The Chromeleon RFIC ER ...

Page 66: ...in continuous operation change the end line filter weekly or whenever it becomes discolored Replace the filter more often if bacterial buildup is visible or if the eluent does not contain solvent NOTE It is especially important to regularly replace end line filters when using aqueous eluents which may contaminate the filter with bacteria or algae The bacterial buildup may not be visible Every Six ...

Page 67: ... Autosampler is installed replace the tip and tubing The Dionex AS DV Preventive Maintenance Kit P N 055647 contains all of the components required to replace the sampling tip and the tubing between the tip and the injection valve Instructions are included with the kit ...

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Page 69: ...echnical Support personnel 4 1 Error Messages The Moduleware the instrument control firmware installed in each Dionex ICS 1100 module periodically checks the status of certain parameters If a problem is detected it is reported to Chromeleon and logged in the Audit Trail Each error message is preceded by an icon that identifies the seriousness of the underlying problem see the table below You can c...

Page 70: ...led page 61 Hardware not present page 62 Leak sensor wet page 62 Load Inject valve error page 62 Option not installed page 63 Pressure slope calibration error page 63 Pump motor lost control page 63 Pump over pressure page 64 Pump pressure hardware error page 64 Pump stopped due to lost USB communication error page 64 Pump under pressure page 65 Second valve error page 65 Suppressor not connected ...

Page 71: ...nel To troubleshoot 1 Check that the column heater is plugged into the component panel 2 If the error persists the column heater may be faulty Replace the column heater see Section 5 12 This error occurs when there is a short circuit on the thermistor input used to measure the column heater temperature This error indicates a faulty column heater To troubleshoot Replace the column heater see Sectio...

Page 72: ... liquid accumulates in the tray the sensor signals the problem and this error message appears To troubleshoot 1 Locate the source of the leak by visually inspecting the tubing fittings and components on the component panel Refer to Section 4 3 2 Tighten fittings or replace tubing and fittings as required Refer to Section 4 3 for detailed troubleshooting of various types of leaks 3 After fixing the...

Page 73: ...or assistance This error occurs if a command is issued to control an option that is not installed To troubleshoot Check the Chromeleon Server Configuration program to verify that the option is enabled This error occurs if you try to calibrate the pressure slope when the pressure is less than 3 MPa 500 psi To troubleshoot Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for assistance This error indicates a proble...

Page 74: ...r Configuration or in the control program To troubleshoot 1 Check for blockages in the liquid lines by working your way backward from the cell to the pump See Section 2 2 for the system flow schematics 2 Check that the flow rate is set to the correct value 3 Check that the high pressure limit is set to the correct value 4 Restart the pump This error occurs if the Dionex ICS 1100 loses communicatio...

Page 75: ... within 1 second of being toggled the Dionex ICS 1100 Moduleware reports an error to Chromeleon and this error message appears To troubleshoot 1 If a sequence is being executed terminate the sequence by selecting Batch Stop in Chromeleon 2 Try to toggle the valve from position A to position B by clicking the corresponding buttons on the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel in Chromeleon or by clicking th...

Page 76: ...nnot be serviced by the user This error may be caused by an expended or dirty suppressor or by a malfunction in the suppressor controller electronics To troubleshoot 1 Follow the instructions in the suppressor manual to regenerate the suppressor Suppressor manuals are included on the Thermo Scientific Reference Library DVD P N 053891 2 Follow the instructions in the suppressor manual to clean the ...

Page 77: ... on the suppressor but the Dionex ICS 1100 cannot establish a connection with the suppressor To troubleshoot 1 Check the suppressor cable connection see Section 5 11 2 If the error persists replace the suppressor see Section 5 11 This error message appears when you click the Shutdown button on the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel in Chromeleon The message also appears anytime you turn off the pump fl...

Page 78: ... blocked Also if the blocked line is a waste line make sure it is not elevated at any point after it exits the Dionex ICS 1100 If a line is blocked replace it see Section 5 2 Loose pump check valve 1 Make sure the check valves are firmly seated in the pump head If they are not tighten them carefully with an open end wrench just until the leak stops 2 If the leak persists replace the check valve se...

Page 79: ... suppressor Refer to the suppressor manual for troubleshooting procedures Suppressor manuals are included on the Thermo Scientific Reference Library DVD P N 053891 Leaking injection valve or auxiliary valve 1 Make sure the liquid line connections to the transducer are tight Refer to Installation of Dionex Liquid Line Fittings Document No 031432 for tightening requirements The manual is included on...

Page 80: ...ir Make sure all connections are secure Eluent improperly or insufficiently degassed If the Dionex ICS 1100 does not contain a vacuum degas assembly degas the eluent manually see Section 3 4 4 If the Dionex ICS 1100 contains a vacuum degas assembly check the degas settings 1 Open the Chromeleon Server Configuration program Right click the Dionex ICS 1100 device in the timebase and select Propertie...

Page 81: ...y replace end line filters when using aqueous eluents which may contaminate the filter with bacteria or algae The bacterial buildup may not be visible Blockages in inlet tubing Kinked or clogged tubing causes the pump to be starved for eluent Replace the tubing and fittings see Section 5 3 Dirty check valve Clean or replace the pump check valve see Section 5 6 Liquid leaks at junction between pump...

Page 82: ...rectly For connection and setup information refer to the Dionex ICS 1100 installation instructions Pump is turned off Turn on the pump from the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel in Chromeleon Flow rate is set to 0 Set the flow rate from the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel in Chromeleon 4 6 No Flow Pump waste or priming valve open see Figure 4 2 Close the valves by turning the knobs clockwise until finge...

Page 83: ... the check valve see Section 5 6 Leaking liquid lines or fittings Check the liquid lines and fittings for small leaks Tighten or if necessary replace the liquid line connection see Section 5 3 Refer to Installation of Dionex Liquid Line Fittings Document No 031432 for tightening requirements The manual is included on the Thermo Scientific Reference Library DVD P N 053891 4 8 Excessive System Backp...

Page 84: ...891 Contaminated columns Clean the columns as instructed in the column manual or replace the guard column Plugged injection valve or auxiliary valve passages Rebuild the valve see Section 5 4 4 9 Peak Ghosting Ghosting is the appearance of extraneous peaks in a chromatogram These may be late eluting peaks from a previous injection They may also be the result of a contaminated standard or eluent or...

Page 85: ...lve or auxiliary valve 1 Rebuild the valve see Section 5 4 2 If the valve leak persists contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for assistance 4 10 Nonreproducible Peak Height or Retention Time Column overloading Dilute the sample see Section 3 9 3 Liquid leaks Locate and eliminate the leaks see Section 4 3 Incomplete or imprecise filling of the sample loop 1 Fill the sample loop until excess sample exit...

Page 86: ...ectly installed and the screws tightened an electronics connector on the cell plugs into a receptacle inside the Dionex ICS 1100 No flow from pump This condition has several possible causes see Section 4 5 and Section 4 6 for details Cell electronics malfunctioning Use the Chromeleon Wellness Panel diagnostics to test the electronics see Section 5 1 and the Chromeleon Help for instructions If the ...

Page 87: ...nly Replace the RFIC ER columns if necessary An Audit Trail message will inform you when a column is approaching the end of its useful life span You can also check the life expectancy of the columns on the RFIC ER Wellness panel Background conductivity not offset from conductivity reading Before making an injection allow the background conductivity to equilibrate and then click Autozero on the Dio...

Page 88: ...ent and ASTM filtered Type I 18 megohm deionized water RFIC ER systems only Replace the RFIC ER columns if necessary An Audit Trail message will inform you when a column is approaching the end of its useful life span You can also check the life expectancy of the columns on the RFIC ER Wellness panel Rapid changes in ambient temperature Make sure the ambient temperature is between 4 and 40 C 40 and...

Page 89: ...Section 5 7 4 15 Vacuum Degas Assembly Does Not Run Degas option not enabled in Chromeleon 1 Open the Chromeleon Server Configuration program Right click the Dionex ICS 1100 device in the timebase and select Properties 2 Select the Options tab see Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Dionex ICS 1100 Server Configuration Properties Options 3 Verify that the Degas check box is selected ...

Page 90: ...embly still does not run test the assembly by selecting the Always On option The pump should turn on immediately If it does not the vacuum degas assembly may need to be replaced Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for assistance 6 If the degas pump runs when you select Always On but does not run when Monitor is selected recalibrate the degas assembly see Section 5 1 4 Select the Degas Always On optio...

Page 91: ...rmation in Chapter 4 to isolate the cause of the problem 5 1 Diagnostic and Calibration Procedures Diagnostic and calibration procedures are performed from the Chromeleon Wellness Panel see Figure 5 1 For an overview of the Wellness Panel features see Section 5 1 1 For instructions on performing calibration and diagnostic procedures see the following sections Calibrating the Conductivity Cell Sect...

Page 92: ...for use by Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Representatives To Open the Wellness Panel 1 In the Chromeleon Browser expand the Dionex Templates Panels Wellness folder 2 Double click ICS 1100_1600_2100_Wellness_user pan The Wellness Panel opens see Figure 5 1 If the controls on the Wellness panel are disabled select Control Connect to timebase and then select the Dionex ICS 1100 timebase Figure 5 1 ...

Page 93: ...m the following functions Calibrate the pump flow rate Calibrate the vacuum degas assembly Calibrate the conductivity cell Test the conductivity cell electronics using a dummy cell Upload calibration values from the Dionex ICS 1100 to the Chromeleon Wellness database ...

Page 94: ...e cell inlet and connect the pump output line directly to the cell inlet 6 Disconnect the line from the suppressor REGEN IN port to the cell outlet Direct the cell outlet line to a waste container 7 Verify that the backpressure is at least 7 MPa 1000 psi 8 On the Wellness Panel under Conductivity Cell Calibration click Cell 35 C Allow the cell to reach this temperature and then wait an additional ...

Page 95: ...for help 11 Click Log to record the new calibration values in the Audit Trail 12 Flush the KCl solution from the system by pumping deionized water through the cell When the conductivity drops to less than 1 S cm stop the pump 13 Reconnect the pump to the injection valve and reconnect the line from the suppressor ELUENT OUT port to the cell inlet 14 Reconnect the cell outlet to the suppressor REGEN...

Page 96: ...ICS 1100 Wellness Panel in Chromeleon see Section 5 1 1 2 Verify that there is 14 1 4 MPa 2000 200 psi of backpressure 3 On the Chromeleon Wellness Panel under Pump Flow Rate Calibration select Reset Cal 4 Select 1 mL min to set the flow rate and begin pumping deionized water 5 Allow the pump to stabilize for 20 minutes 6 Click 5 00 min to start the timer Immediately start collecting water into th...

Page 97: ...g will cause excessive system backpressure 1 Begin pumping eluent through the system including the columns 2 Follow the flow schematics in Figure 5 2 or Figure 5 3 and work backward through the system beginning at the suppressor Regen Out port One at a time loosen each fitting and observe the pressure The connection at which the pressure drops abnormally indicates the point of restriction NOTE The...

Page 98: ...re 5 2 Dionex ICS 1100 Flow Schematic Standard Configuration OUT WASTE OUT OUT WASTE OUT OUT IN IN PUMP HEAD OUT IN IN GUARD SUPPRESSOR HEAT EXCHANGER SEPARATOR COLUMN COLUMN HEATER optional PUMP HEAD PRESS XDUCER COND CELL PULSE DAMPER SAMPLE ELUENT 1 8 5 7 6 4 11 2 3 9 ...

Page 99: ...hematic RFIC ER Mode OUT OUT OUT WASTE OUT OUT IN IN PUMP HEAD OUT IN IN GUARD SUPPRESSOR HEAT EXCHANGER SEPARATOR COLUMN COLUMN HEATER optional PUMP HEAD PRESS XDUCER COND CELL PULSE DAMPER SAMPLE ELUENT ER2 ER1 ER3b IN IN IN IN IN ERC 10 ER3a 1 5 7 6 8 4 12 2 3 9 10 ...

Page 100: ...included on the Thermo Scientific Reference Library DVD P N 053891 1 8 in fittings P N 052267 and ferrules P N 048949 are used for connections to the suppressor REGEN OUT port and the eluent reservoir Tubing Size and Type Color Used For 0 125 mm 0 005 in ID PEEK P N 044221 Red Connection from pump pulse damper to pressure transducer 0 25 mm 0 010 in ID PEEK P N 042690 Black Connections between oth...

Page 101: ...auxiliary valve For instructions see Section 5 5 1 Turn off the pump from the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel in Chromeleon 2 Open the Dionex ICS 1100 front door 3 Disconnect each liquid line connected to the valve 4 Follow the instructions provided in the Rebuild Kit to replace the rotor seal isolation seal and stator face 5 Reconnect all liquid lines to the injection valve see Figure 5 4 or auxili...

Page 102: ...t Thermo Fisher Scientific Electronics related repair procedures must be performed by Thermo Fisher Scientific personnel 1 Turn off the pump flow from the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel in Chromeleon 2 Open the Dionex ICS 1100 front door 3 Disconnect each liquid line connected to the valve Figure 5 4 Injection Valve Plumbing Substituting non Dionex Thermo Fisher Scientific parts may impair performa...

Page 103: ... being serviced 7 Align the slots in the new pod with the runner in the valve holder on the Dionex ICS 1100 see Figure 5 6 Valve pods are keyed to fit only one way one slot is narrower than the other Verify that the slots are aligned with their matching runners 8 Also verify that the two splines on the pod align with the matching splines inside the valve holder see Figure 5 6 If necessary twist th...

Page 104: ... 10 12 9 Push the pod into the holder until it clicks into place Replace the black locking ring 10 Reconnect all liquid lines to the valve 11 Turn on the pump flow Check for leaks from the valve Tighten fittings as required see Section 5 1 1 12 Close the door ...

Page 105: ...ain power switch to ensure that you do not unintentionally start the Dionex ICS 1100 3 To prevent contamination of pump parts put on a pair of rubber gloves before disassembling the pump head 4 Disconnect the tube fittings from the inlet and outlet check valve assemblies on the primary pump head see Figure 5 7 5 Use a 1 2 inch wrench to loosen both check valve assemblies Remove the check valve ass...

Page 106: ... then use a wrench to tighten an additional one quarter to one half turn 8 Reconnect the liquid lines Turn on the Dionex ICS 1100 main power 9 Open the eluent valve from the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel in Chromeleon 10 Prime the pump see Section 5 17 11 When the Dionex ICS 1100 is at operating pressure check for leaks from the check valves Tighten a check valve a little more only if it leaks Cle...

Page 107: ...put on a pair of rubber gloves before disassembling the pump head Removing the Head and Piston 1 Turn off the main power switch to ensure that you do not unintentionally start the Dionex ICS 1100 2 Disconnect all tubing connections to the pump head 3 Locate the open end wrench P N 014605 provided in the Dionex ICS 1100 Ship Kit P N 057905 Use the wrench to remove the two acorn nuts see Figure 5 7 ...

Page 108: ...n Seal P N 055870 Primary Pump Head P N 055711 Seal Guide P N 058032 Spacer with Drain P N 057913 Priming Valve Knob P N 055709 Inlet Check Valve Assembly P N 045722 Outlet Check Valve Assembly P N 045721 O Ring P N 059283 Piston Rinse Seal P N 048722 O Ring P N 014895 Piston P N 052840 Seal Guide P N 058032 O Ring P N 055752 Piston Seal P N 055870 Secondary Pump Head P N 055712 Spacer with Drain ...

Page 109: ...ston shaft and remove the piston from the guide 3 Hold the new piston rinse seal P N 048722 with the grooved side facing up 4 Using your fingertip gently press the piston rinse seal into the guide until the edge of the seal is below the surface of the guide 5 Place the new O ring P N 059283 into the groove in the guide 6 Remove the O ring from the groove in the flat side of the spacer and replace ...

Page 110: ... seal NOTE If the piston seal is not removed make sure the 10 32 fitting plug s are tight and add more water Make sure the head contains no air bubbles and then repeat Step 2 and Step 5 6 Remove the 10 32 fitting plug s Installing the New Piston Seal 1 Open the priming valve knob primary pump head or waste valve knob secondary pump head by turning the knob one quarter to one half turn counterclock...

Page 111: ...in the follower picks up the piston The follower is the cylinder that holds the piston in place as it moves in and out of the pump head assembly 3 Reinstall the head and piston assembly use a wrench to tighten the nuts evenly 12 in lb torque Completing the Procedure 1 Reconnect all liquid lines to the pump head 2 Turn on the main power switch 3 Open the eluent valve 4 Prime the pump see Section 5 ...

Page 112: ...luent valve from the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel in Chromeleon 2 Turn off the main power switch to ensure that you do not unintentionally start the Dionex ICS 1100 3 To remove the waste valve or priming valve from the pump head see Figure 5 10 turn the knob counterclockwise until it is loose and then pull the knob straight out of the cavity in the pump head Figure 5 10 Waste and Priming Valves W...

Page 113: ... O ring P N 055752 over the end of the valve 6 To reinstall the valve containing the new O ring turn the knob clockwise and then tighten fingertight NOTE It is normal to encounter resistance after several rotations of the knob the O ring is being pushed into the cavity of the pump head 7 Turn on the main power switch 8 Open the eluent valve 9 Prime the pump see Section 5 17 Scratches in the cavity...

Page 114: ...n the cell front cover The screws remain attached see Figure 5 12 View B Figure 5 12 Removing the Cell Front Cover 3 Grip the two loosened screws and pull the cell cover toward you to remove it from the component panel Do not pull from the CELL IN and CELL OUT fittings 4 Continue pulling on the cover until the attached cell assembly slides out the front of the Dionex ICS 1100 see Figure 5 13 Figur...

Page 115: ...Running the slope calibration which measures the output of the cell electronics when a built in dummy cell which provides a constant conductivity reading of 21 S is automatically enabled The slope value is applied to raw conductivity readings Entering the cell constant measured at the factory The Dionex ICS 1100 uses the cell constant to determine the measured conductivity a Open the Wellness Pane...

Page 116: ...wo eluent and the two regenerant lines from the suppressor 5 To remove the suppressor from the component panel slide it up to detach it from the mounting tabs on the panel and then pull it toward you 6 Continue pulling the suppressor out until the yellow connector on the cable inside the Dionex ICS 1100 is outside the panel see Figure 5 14 7 Disconnect the suppressor cable twist the ring on the ye...

Page 117: ...nnect the two eluent and two regenerant lines to the new suppressor 14 Close the Dionex ICS 1100 front door Figure 5 15 Suppressor Guidelines and Mounting Tabs on Component Panel 5 12 Replacing the Column Heater 1 Turn off the Dionex ICS 1100 power 2 Open the front door of the Dionex ICS 1100 3 Remove the existing column heater a Unscrew the two thumbscrews on the heater cover they remain attached...

Page 118: ...ration values offset and slope recorded on the back of the heater 5 Align the connector on the back of the new column heater P N 069564 with the connector on the component panel see Figure 2 4 and push the column heater onto the component panel 6 Remove the heater cover and the metal plate on the new heater 7 Install the columns in the new heater and replace the top metal plate and heater cover 8 ...

Page 119: ...e Dionex ICS 1100 memory do not turn off the Dionex ICS 1100 power for at least 1 minute after downloading the values 5 13 Replacing the Column Heater Heat Exchanger 1 Turn off the Dionex ICS 1100 power 2 Open the front door of the Dionex ICS 1100 3 Unscrew the two thumbscrews on the column heater cover they remain attached to the cover 4 Pull the heater cover straight out to remove it 5 Unscrew t...

Page 120: ...C on the injection valve and connect the outlet line to the guard column inlet 11 Reinstall the top metal plate and the heater cover 5 14 Replacing the Eluent Valve 1 Turn off the power to the Dionex ICS 1100 2 Open the Dionex ICS 1100 front door 3 To prevent an eluent leak during the valve replacement procedure disconnect the eluent line from the reservoir cap or plug the line on the left side of...

Page 121: ...e cables Figure 5 19 Eluent Valve Cable 8 Remove the mounting plate on the old valve by unscrewing and removing the two screws Save the screws 9 Thread the cable from the new eluent valve through the mounting plate 10 Attach the mounting plate to the new valve using the screws removed in Step 8 Figure 5 20 Removing the Eluent Valve Mounting Plate 11 Connect the cable from the new valve P N 057945 ...

Page 122: ...pen the Dionex ICS 1100 front door 3 Loosen the screw on the front of the leak sensor see Figure 5 21 Note The screw remains attached to the sensor Figure 5 21 Leak Sensor 4 Remove the leak sensor from the component panel and pull the cable out of the opening in the panel 5 The cable attached to the leak sensor is connected to a matching cable inside the Dionex ICS 1100 Continue pulling the cable ...

Page 123: ...cap is connected 2 Verify that the waste lines are directed to a waste container 3 The priming procedure consists of two parts Priming the eluent lines with a syringe see Section 5 16 1 Perform this procedure at initial installation after changing eluents or when eluent lines are empty Priming the pump heads with the Prime button see Section 5 16 2 Perform this procedure after the eluent lines are...

Page 124: ...Flow Valve click the Open button 6 Draw the syringe back to begin pulling eluent through the flow path It may take several syringe draws to remove all air or previous eluent from the tubing NOTE If the vacuum degas assembly is installed draw out an additional 20 mL of eluent 7 After priming the lines thoroughly close the priming valve Do not overtighten Figure 5 23 Priming the Eluent Lines 10 mL S...

Page 125: ...g the valve directs the eluent flow path to waste and eliminates backpressure 3 In the Pump Settings window see Figure 3 5 click the Prime button Confirm that the waste valve is open by clicking OK when the reminder message appears The pump will begin pumping at about 3 mL min 4 Continue priming the Dionex ICS 1100 until no air bubbles are exiting the pump waste line 5 In the Pump Settings window ...

Page 126: ...e Pump Settings window see Figure 3 5 click Pump On 4 Open the priming valve on the primary pump head by turning it one quarter to one half turn counterclockwise 5 Use the syringe to slowly push alcohol through the pump NOTE Be careful not to push any air trapped in the syringe through the pump Check the waste line from the secondary pump head to verify that there are no air bubbles 6 Close the pr...

Page 127: ...top of the holder to release it and pull the holder straight out of its compartment Isopropyl alcohol may damage some columns Be sure to thoroughly rinse the alcohol from the pump using the process described in Step 7 HIGH VOLTAGE Disconnect the main power cord from its source and also from the rear panel of the Dionex ICS 1100 HAUTE TENSION Débranchez le cordon d alimentation principal de sa sour...

Page 128: ...uses in the holder with new IEC 127 fast blow fuses rated 3 15 amps P N 954745 Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends always replacing both fuses 4 Reinsert the fuse holder into its compartment and push in until the tab clicks in place 5 Reconnect the main power cord and turn on the power ...

Page 129: ...C 127 fuses P N 954745 Dimensions Without reservoir Height 56 1 cm 22 1 in Width 22 4 cm 8 8 in Depth 53 3 cm 21 0 in Weight 24 5 kg 54 lb Decibel Level 52 dBA Control Modes Full control through front panel and Chromeleon software alternative control through TTL or relay closure two relay outputs two TTL outputs four programmable inputs USB Communication Protocol One USB input one built in USB hub...

Page 130: ... present off when no power is present Inject Valve LEDs Indicates the injection valve position Alarm LED Indicates an alarm state Status LEDs Indicates the instrument status Type Serial dual reciprocating pistons microprocessor controlled constant stroke variable speed Construction Chemically inert metal free PEEK pump heads and flow paths compatible with aqueous eluents of pH 0 to 14 and reversed...

Page 131: ...d wash can be continuous when connected to rinse solution supply Pressure Alarm Limits Upper limit 0 to 35 MPa or 0 to 5000 psi in one unit MPa or psi increments Lower limit Up to one unit lower than upper limit Vacuum Degas Optional feature automatic control Eluent Bottles Polypropylene Eluent Bottle Pressure Not required Leak Detection Built in optical sensor ...

Page 132: ...uent Up to 28 days or 2000 samples typically Always On Always Ready Capable Standard feature Remains Fully Calibrated for Extended Periods 28 days Standard feature results are traceable to a single calibration System Wellness Consumables usage monitoring for predictive maintenance Maximum Operating Pressure 21 MPa 3000 psi Operating Temperature Range 4 to 40 C 40 to 104 F Type Microprocessor contr...

Page 133: ...le Temperature Compensation Fixed at 1 7 per 1 C at cell temperature Temperature Range Ambient 7 C 30 to 55 C Temperature Stability 0 01 C Cell Body Chemically inert polymeric material Cell Electrodes Passivated 316 stainless steel compatible with MSA Cell Volume 1 L Maximum Cell Operating Pressure 10 MPa 1500 psi Heat Exchanger Inert tortuous path for low axial dispersion Operating Temperature 30...

Page 134: ...ponents electrically activated Channel Single channel degas channel with degas membranes Pump Dual stage diaphragm vacuum pump Materials Wetted materials PEEK PTFE Operating Temperature 30 to 60 C 86 to 140 F minimum 5 C above ambient temperature Settable range is equal to working range Temperature Stability 0 5 C at sensor Temperature Accuracy 0 5 C at sensor at 40 C Maximum Column Lengths 250 mm...

Page 135: ...S 2 mm 0 to 100 mA in 1 mA increments AES 0 to 150 mA in 1 mA increments CMD 0 to 500 mA in 1 mA increments SRN 0 to 500 mA in 1 mA increments Salt Converter 2 mm and 4 mm versions available Dionex AMMS ICE 2 mm and 4 mm versions available Carbonic Acid Removal for Anions ASRS 300 with CRD 200 for hydroxide eluents ASRS 300 with CRD 300 for carbonate eluents Non Suppressed Supported Suppressor Wea...

Page 136: ...y be available depends on autosampler capabilities Automated Dilution Available with a Dionex AS Autosampler Dilution Factor 1 1 to 1 1000 Dilution Time 15 seconds with sample overlap Online Sample Degassing Optional CRD 200 300 required Online Filtration Available with a Dionex AS DV Autosampler or an inline filter Automation Flexibility High using Chromeleon software and post run features Softwa...

Page 137: ...MS 3D Software for PDA MS and ED Optional feature Customizable System Control Panels Standard feature System Status Virtual Channels Standard feature Power Failure Protection Standard feature Sequential Injection Standard feature System Trigger Commands and Conditionals Standard feature Daily Audit Trail Standard feature Sample Audit Trail Standard feature Multiple Network Control and Network Fail...

Page 138: ...onex ICS 1100 Ion Chromatography System 128 Doc 065289 03 10 12 Customized Reporting Standard feature unlimited report workbooks Automated System Qualification Detailed comprehensive qualification reports ...

Page 139: ...ay Connector on Rear Panel Relay loads in excess of 200 mA or with included power supplies over 60 V may damage the relay drivers on the CPU 1 2 OUT RELAY TTL OUT 1 2 TTL GND 1 2 3 4 TTL IN 1 2 1 2 Description Solid State Relay Contacts Output Pin Function 3 4 Solid State Relay Contacts Output TTL Output 1 1 k pull up to 5 100 mA sink 5 TTL Output 2 1 k pull up to 5 100 mA sink 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Gr...

Page 140: ...han 200 mA and 42 V peak Connecting a TTL or Relay 1 Locate the twisted pair of wires P N 043598 and the 12 position connector plug P N 923687 see Figure B 2 in the Dionex ICS 1100 Ship Kit P N 057905 2 Follow these basic steps to connect the TTL or relays a For each relay or TTL to be used connect an active wire red and a ground wire black to the 12 position connector plug at the appropriate pin ...

Page 141: ...le s Additional connector plugs are provided with other Dionex modules NOTE Check the polarity of each connection Connect signal wires to signal pins and ground wires to ground pins 3 If you connected a TTL input verify that the correct function is assigned to the input and that the correct input control type is selected Select different settings if necessary Input functions and control types are ...

Page 142: ... 3 Dionex ICS 1100 Server Configuration Properties TTL Inputs TTL Input Control Types The Dionex ICS 1100 TTL inputs respond to four types of signals to accommodate different controlling devices The default control type Normal Edge is compatible with the output signals provided by Dionex modules If the device connected to the Dionex ICS 1100 does not send a normal edge signal select the appropriat...

Page 143: ...ozero and Mark the rising edge has no effect Inverted Edge The inverted edge mode works identically to the normal edge mode except that the positive and negative edges are reversed in function Normal Pulse In normal pulse operation the negative falling edge of the TTL signal is the active edge and the positive rising edge is ignored A pulse width of 50 ms or more is guaranteed to be detected A pul...

Page 144: ... than 200 mA and 60 V peak blocking The relay contact closures are normally open When the relay is closed current flows to the connected device The TTL outputs are normally at 5 volts Setting a TTL output to 0 volts turns on the action in the connected device The TTL and relay output states can be controlled either by issuing direct control commands from the Chromeleon Control panel or by includin...

Page 145: ...eck valve cartridges 052840 Piston 055870 Piston seal 048722 Piston rinse seal 055752 O ring for waste valve or priming valve 057945 Eluent valve 079803 10 mL syringe for priming eluent lines Sample Loop and Injection Valve 042857 25 L sample loop 057968 Injection valve 024305 Luer adapter fitting 1 4 28 for manual injections 016388 1 mL syringe for manual injections 057896 Injection Valve Rebuild...

Page 146: ...ng Suppressor 057985 Dionex DS6 heated conductivity cell 069564 Column heater assembly 059979 Column heater heat exchanger 0 25 mm 0 010 in ID tubing 060943 Column heater heat exchanger 0 125 mm 0 005 in ID tubing for use with 2 mm columns 079910 Column heater cover assembly 052324 Microbore tubing kit Relay TTL 923686 12 position connector plug 043598 Twisted pair of wires RFIC ER Kits 069570 RFI...

Page 147: ...ormation Doc 065289 03 10 12 137 Preventive Maintenance Kits 057954 Dionex ICS 1100 Preventive Maintenance Kit 060581 Dionex AS Preventive Maintenance Kit 055647 Dionex AS DV Preventive Maintenance Kit Part Number Item ...

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Page 149: ...ump flow rate troubleshooting If a contaminated column is suspected clean the column as instructed in the column manual The column manual is included on the Thermo Scientific Reference Library DVD P N 053891 D 4 How do I adjust retention times Retention times are calculated during calibration The Use Recently Detected Retention Time parameter in the Chromeleon QNT Editor General tab can be used to...

Page 150: ... do I back up data In Chromeleon select File Export Backup Back up the data and indicate the backup source D 10 How do I shut off the system In Chromeleon click the System Shutdown button on the Dionex ICS 1100 Control panel On the instrument turn off the power switch on the rear panel see Figure 2 6 D 11 How do I store columns Columns should be stored in eluent See the column manual for complete ...

Page 151: ...essor needs regeneration See the suppressor manual for troubleshooting information The suppressor manual is included on the Thermo Scientific Reference Library DVD P N 053891 The cell is out of calibration See Section 5 1 2 for calibration instructions See Section 4 13 for additional troubleshooting information D 15 How do I configure and operate the auxiliary valve See Installing the ICS 1100 ICS...

Page 152: ...Dionex ICS 1100 Ion Chromatography System 142 Doc 065289 03 10 12 ...

Page 153: ...tubing Calibration Curve A graph showing detector response in peak height or area versus analyte concentration Capacity Factor k The number of column volumes of eluent pumped through the column required to elute an analyte Capacity factor is a dimensionless measure of retention which is independent of column length or eluent flow rate It is calculated as follows Where tr retention time to retentio...

Page 154: ... desirable because resolution between closely spaced bands improves with greater efficiency For a symmetrical Gaussian peak column efficiency can be determined by the following N 5 54 t1 W1 2 2 Where t1 the peak retention time in seconds W1 2 the peak width at 1 2 height in seconds Column efficiency is proportional to column length for a given resin and column diameter increasing the column length...

Page 155: ...nductivity The contribution of an ionic species to the total conductivity of a solution as measured in a standard cell having electrodes 1 cm2 in area and exactly 1 cm apart Guard Column A small column that prevents poisoning of the separator column by sorbing organic contaminants and removing particulates It is filled with the same packing as the separator column Synonymous with Pre Column HETP H...

Page 156: ...eluent conductivity Resin See Ion Exchange Resin Resolution R A measure of the separation between two sample components This is expressed as the ratio of the distance between the two peak maxima to the mean value of the peak width at the baseline R 2 t2 t1 W2 W1 Where t1 and t2 the retention times of components 1 and 2 respectively W1 and W1 the baseline width of peaks 1 and 2 respectively measure...

Page 157: ...efficient The percent of change in the conductivity of a solution with a 1 o C change in temperature Every solution has a characteristic temperature coefficient which is determined experimentally Theoretical Plates N See Column Efficiency Void Volume V0 The volume occupied by the eluent in a packed column This volume includes the volume between the injection valve and the column as well as between...

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Page 159: ...ated dilution 126 Automation 126 Automation flexibility 126 Online filtration 126 Online sample degassing 126 Semiautomated system qualification 126 Sequential Simultaneous injection 126 Autozero 46 52 Auxiliary valve 15 32 49 Applications 32 Configuration 49 Does not switch position 65 Installation instructions 32 Leaking 69 Maintenance yearly 56 Passages blocked 74 Rebuilding 91 Reordering 135 R...

Page 160: ...t 61 Columns 16 Cleaning 140 141 Contaminated 76 Damage from IPA 117 Storing 140 Component panel 14 Conductivity Causes of high conductivity 141 Temperature effect 34 Conductivity cell 15 34 Calibrating 84 Calibration constant 105 High cell output 76 Leaking 69 No response 76 Replacement procedure 104 Volume 34 Conductivity cell specifications Active volume 123 Cell body 123 Chemical compatibility...

Page 161: ...ns 120 Equilibration time 46 ER Controller ERC 10 17 35 Error messages 61 67 Audit Trail description 59 Column heater exceeds safe temperature 61 Column heater open circuit 61 Column heater short circuit 61 Degas calibration failed 61 Hardware not present 62 Leak sensor wet 62 Load inject valve error 62 Option not installed 63 Pump motor lost control 63 Pump over pressure 64 Pump pressure hardware...

Page 162: ...ted pulse TTL input control 133 Ion chromatography overview 1 Ion exchange 3 Isocratic delivery system 2 Isopropyl alcohol 116 117 L Leak sensor 15 Leak sensor wet alarm 62 Replacement 112 Leaks Auxiliary valve 69 Cell 69 Fittings 68 Injection valve 69 Liquid 68 Pressure transducer 69 Pump check valve 68 Pump head 68 Pump head waste valve 69 Pump piston seal 68 Suppressor 69 LED 120 Linearity requ...

Page 163: ...ility 34 Troubleshooting 75 Peaks Extraneous ghosting 74 PEEK Conductivity cell body 34 PGM file See Programs Physical specifications Decibel level 119 Dimensions 119 Weight 119 Piston seals Replacement procedure 97 98 Pistons Replacement procedure 101 Plumbing Injection valve 92 Replacing tubing and fittings 90 Troubleshooting 87 Plumbing diagrams 20 Power Turning on 39 Power cord 117 Power recep...

Page 164: ...uracy 120 Flow precision 120 Flow rate 120 Gradient capabilities 120 Operating pressure 120 Pressure ripple 120 Type 120 Vacuum degasser 120 Q Quantification method 55 R Rear panel 18 Analog output connector 18 Power receptacle 19 USB connections 19 Rebuilding the auxiliary valve 91 Rebuilding the injection valve 91 Relay connections Rear panel connector 19 129 Relay outputs Controlling 134 Voltag...

Page 165: ...uilding the injection valve 91 Replacing tubing and fittings 90 Suppressor replacement 106 Tubing and fittings replacement 89 Waste valve O ring replacement 102 Software control 24 Modes of 25 Software specifications Application templates 126 Automated procedure wizards 126 Automation support for third party vendors 126 Customizable system control panels 126 Customized reporting 127 Daily Audit Tr...

Page 166: ...e effect of variations 34 Temperature compensation 34 Temperature operating 120 Thermo Fisher Scientific Contacting 8 Thermo Fisher Scientific Technical Support 8 59 81 Timebase 24 Top cover 13 Troubleshooting 59 Alarm conditions 61 Baseline noise or drift 78 Calibrations 81 Diagnostics 81 Error messages 61 Excessive backpressure 73 Flow rate 72 High cell output 76 Liquid leaks 68 No cell response...

Page 167: ...valve See Eluent valve See Injection valve See Waste valve W Warranty voiding 81 91 92 Waste lines Blocked 68 Waste valve 29 Opening 29 97 O ring replacement procedure 102 Water samples 48 Weekly maintenance 56 Weight 119 Wellness 25 Wellness panel 81 Y Yearly maintenance 56 ...

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