Waters 1500-Series, Operator'S Manual

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Preparing for Empower 2 operation 4-15
Preparing for Empower 2 operation
Use this section to ready the 1500-series pump for performing runs under
Empower 2 software control. It describes simple techniques for accomplishing
these tasks:
• Priming and purging the pump
• Purging the system
• Equilibrating the system
For additional information and instructions on setting up the HPLC system
and creating methods, see the Empower 2 online Help.
For software-release-specific details, see the release notes for the Waters
1500-series pumps and the Waters Empower 2 software.
Power-on the pump and other chromatographic system devices before you
power-on the Empower 2 system workstation, and start the Empower 2
application (see page 4-2 ).
Priming and purging the pump via Empower 2 control
You must prime and purge the pump to ensure its proper operation (see
page 4-2 ).
Before priming and purging the pump
• If the pump is dry, dry prime it before proceeding (see page 4-4 ).
• Ensure the eluent flow is directed to waste—bypassing any connected
components downstream of the pump—by turning the pump’s reference
valve knob 1/2-turn to the right (for the 1525µ pump, position the vent
valve knob to Vent).
To prime and purge the pump:
1. At the Empower 2 workstation, log in to Empower 2.
2. In the Navigation pane, click Configure System to display the
Configuration Manager window.
3. Select Systems, and verify that your chromatographic system with a
1500-series pump is configured and online.