Test
Procedures
OQ/PQ Operating Instructions
M1393R0
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4.12
Switchos Flow Rate and Pressure Stability Test
The Switchos is used for pre-concentration experiments. A stable loading flow is essential
for the sample transport to the trap column. The flow rate and pressure stability are
checked with a CHROMELEON program. A typical pressure profile for this test is presented
in FIGURE 4-13.
FIGURE 4-13 Typical Pressure Profile of the Switchos Loading Pump
4.12.1
Performing the test
a)
Open the Helium shut-off valve on the bottle cap assembly and degas the solvent.
b)
The four channels should be well flushed using the Purge function of the pump.
c)
Connect a 30
µ
m I.D. tubing (P/N 160182) to port 2 of the Switchos valve A.
d)
Connect the Switchos output to the port 1 of the Switchos valve A using a 130
µ
m I.D.
tubing (P/N 160180).
e)
Connect port 10 to waste using the same type of tubing.
f)
Start the Switchos pump from the panel.
g)
After equilibration start the sequence ‘XQ_7_Switchos Pump Test_NAN’ (or ‘_CAP’,
respectively).
h)
Measure the flow rate with a syringe and chronometer watch for 5 min
i)
Verify that the parameters meet the specifications presented in TABLE 2-3 and fill in the
appropriate field in the ‘Other Tests’ page of the report. The result for the pressure
stability test is on the ‘Switchos’ page of the report.
