3
System preparation
Before proceeding, ensure that all of the procedures that explain how to prepare the
system modules for operation were performed as specified in the modules' overview
and maintenance guides.
3.1 Powering-on the system
To power-on the system, you must power-on the system workstation, system
modules, and the chromatography software. When powered-on, each module beeps
three times and performs a series of startup tests. After all modules complete their
startup tests, you open the system software and prime the system.
Tip:
When you power-on a new system for the first time, its leak sensors default to
disabled status. Subsequently, they retain their last specified setting. To enable or
disable leak sensors, see the console online Help.
To power on the system:
1.
Power-on the system's workstation.
Result:
The following start-up tests run: CPU board, memory (RAM and ROM),
external communication system (Ethernet), and clock.
Important:
If the system includes a 30-cm column heater/cooler power-on
the device by toggling the power switch on the rear, right-hand side of the
unit, before powering-on the sample manager.
2.
Power-on the solvent manager and sample manager, by pressing the power
switch on the top, left-hand side of each device's door.
3.
After power LEDs on the solvent manager and sample manager glow steady
green, power-on each detector by pressing the power switch on the detector's
top, left-hand side.
Tip:
Power-on detectors only when the flow cell is wetted, to prevent
initialization errors.
See also: Monitoring module LEDs
4.
Launch the chromatography data system software, and open the system.
Requirement:
If this is the first time you are using this system, you must
define a new system. For instructions, see the online Help.
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