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5 • Installation
Variable Wavelength Detectors (VC-D40, VF-D40)
Operating Manual Page 59
5.7 Installing a Flow Cell
This section describes the installation of the flow cell in the detector.
• To remove the diagnostic cell, see Removing the Diagnostic Cell
( } page 59) .
• To install a flow cell without connection unit, see Installing a Flow
Cell without Connection Unit ( } page 60) .
• To install a flow cell with connection unit, see Installing a Flow Cell
with Connection Unit (
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page 60) .
For instructions on cleaning or removing a flow cell or installing a
diagnostic cell, see
Flow Cell ( } page 114) .
NOTICE—Sensitive Flow Cells
Flow cells are highly sensitive to dirt and dust. Observe the following
notes when installing the flow cell to the detector:
• Hold flow cells by the flow cell handle.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the optical block of the
flow cell, do not touch the optical block.
• On the rear side of the flow cell, the contact pads for the
identification chip are located. Never touch the contact pads. Avoid
damage to the electronics of the ID chip.
NOTICE—Flow Cell Opening
The optical ports and the contact pad for the identification chip in the
flow cell opening are sensitive to electrostatic discharge, contamination
and scratches.
Do not touch any surfaces or optical ports in the flow cell opening.
5.7.1 Removing the Diagnostic Cell
The detector is shipped with a diagnostic cell installed. This section
describes the removal of the diagnostic cell.
Follow these steps
1. Open the doors.
2. Loosen the two screws that hold the diagnostic cell in position.
3. Grasp the diagnostic cell by its handle and pull the diagnostic cell out
of the detector.