Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-2000, Operator'S Manual

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2 • Features
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Eluent Generator Controls (Dual Cartridge)
Dual panels provide controls for either two EluGen cartridges or for one
EluGen cartridge and one EPM. For carbonate/bicarbonate eluent
generation, the K
2
CO
3
cartridge is typically connected to
EGC-1
and the
EPM is connected to
EGC-2
. Except for the following two controls, the
Exp. Date
Displays the expiration date of the installed cartridge. Although you can
continue operation with the cartridge after the expiration date,
performance may be impaired until a new cartridge is installed.
Cartridge Type
Displays the type of cartridge installed.
Remaining Life
Displays the percentage of ions remaining in the cartridge. The ion
percentage is counted down in 1% increments. Warning messages are
displayed in the Chromeleon Audit Trail when the percentage falls
below 30%. At 0%, an error message informs you that the ion count is
depleted and the cartridge must be replaced before continuing operation.
Normalized Life
(displayed when an EPM is installed)
Indicates how much the EPM has been used. The value starts at 0 and
counts up with use. A count of 1 means the EPM usage is approximately
equal to the lifetime of one K
2
CO
3
cartridge.
CR-TC
Turns the CR-TC on or off.