Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-2000, Operator'S Manual

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ICS-2000 Ion Chromatography System
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1.2 Overview of the ICS-2000
The ICS-2000 is an integrated ion chromatography system containing an eluent
generator, pump, injection valve, column heater, and conductivity detector. Other
system components, including a guard column, separator column, and suppressor
vary, depending on the analyses to be performed.
The ICS-2000 is also configured with a vacuum degas assembly, for online eluent
degassing.
ICS-2000 operation can be controlled in one of two ways:
•
Remotely, with a personal computer running Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP or
Windows 2000 and Chromeleon software (version 6.5 SP2 or later).
Chromeleon also provides data acquisition and data processing functions.
•
Locally, with the front panel LCD touch screen. The touch screen is used for
instrument control only. It does not provide data acquisition or data
processing functions. An analog output on the rear panel can be connected to
a separate data acquisition device.
For communication between the ICS-2000 and Chromeleon, the ICS-2000 is
connected to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port on the computer or a USB hub.
For installation instructions, see
Section B.5 and also refer to Installing the
Chromeleon Chromatography Management System with a Dionex Ion
Chromatograph (IC)
(Document No. 031883).