Section 2
Introduction
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Thermo Scientific Orion
2230XP Silica Analyzer
1.
Connect sample to the analyzer and ensure that it is flowing through the sample chamber
by observing the flow from the sample return line.
2.
Turn the power ON to the instrument. After the booting sequence (this may take several
minutes), press STOP and then MENU key:
3.
Select SERVICES MENU option and then PRIME FLUIDICS
➔
AUTO PRIME
➔
ENTER
The instrument will go through a priming sequence of all the available solution to the analyzer.
Follow the startup procedure described in Section 4. You may repeat the AUTO PRIME
sequence as necessary to purge out any trapped bubbles in the lines.
Reagent Consumption
The Silica analysis requires three reagents. The reagent usage depends on the frequency of
analysis. Typically 0.20 mL of each reagent is used per analysis cycle.
Based on 4 analyses per hour, the 1 Liter reagents should last approximately 45 days.
