ThermoFisher Scientific Vanquish VC-D50, Operating Manual

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6 • Operation
Fluorescence Detectors (VC-D50, VC-D51, VF-D50, VF-D51)
Operating Manual Page 121
Situation Steps
Device shall be transported or shipped
after shutdown If one of the modules shall be removed
from the system stack, turn off
all
system modules with their main power
switch. Pressing the system power
button will not be sufficient to turn off
the power to the devices completely.
Follow the instructions in Transporting or
Shipping the Device ( } page 146) .
TIP To prevent dust particles from causing damage to the detector optics
during periods of detector inactivity, install a flow cell or reinstall the
flow cell cover.
See also
2 Connecting the Inlet Capillary ( } page 72)
2 Connecting the Detector Waste Line ( } page 75)
6.10.3 Restart after Long-Term Shutdown
To restart the device after a long-term shutdown, follow these steps:
1. Prepare and restart the other modules in the Vanquish system,
following the instructions in the Operating Manuals for the modules.
Pay special attention to the Preparing the Module for Operation
section.
2. Flush the components in the flow path before the flow cell before
you connect the flow cell to the system flow path.
3. Connect the inlet capillary to the flow cell inlet and the waste line to
the flow cell outlet.
4. Turn on the device. Observe the following:
Situation Action
If the device remained in the system
stack and all system modules were
turned off. Turn on the system with the system
power button on the system base.
If the device is restarted after transport. Turn on the device with the main power
switch.
5. Before starting an analysis, let the detector equilibrate and be sure
that it is ready for operation.