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Figure 1–2: ACQUITY RDa with the instrument door open

Divert valve

Leak sensor

Source

Air filter

1.2 Instrument display

The symbols on the ACQUITY RDa Detector's front panel display the current operating status of
the system and its components:

• Initializing

• Ready

August 20, 2021, 715005003 Ver. 04 (Previously released as Revision C)

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Summary of Contents for ACQUITY RDa

Page 2: ...site www waters com Trademarks ACQUITY is a trademark of Waters Corporation RDa is a trademark of Waters Corporation THE SCIENCE OF WHAT S POSSIBLE is a trademark of Waters Corporation UNIFI is a trad...

Page 3: ...re Web service that allows you to obtain quick answers from our online Knowledge Base request support and service for Waters instruments and software or schedule a planned service activity Note In are...

Page 4: ...type power cords or better in Europe For requirements elsewhere contact your local Waters distributor Do not replace power cords with inadequately rated power cords Inspect the power cords for damage...

Page 5: ...igh temperature hazard Warning To avoid burn injuries exercise care when handling the components of the source enclosure heated to high temperatures Wait until the hot components have sufficiently coo...

Page 6: ...d to decontaminate other vacuum areas of the instrument depends on the kinds of samples the instrument analyzed and their levels of concentration Do not dispose of the instrument or return it to Water...

Page 7: ...ce When operating the device follow standard quality control QC procedures and the guidelines presented in this section Applicable symbols The following symbols can be present on the device system or...

Page 8: ...ld not be disposed of as general waste For compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE 2012 19 EU contact Waters Corporation for the correct disposal and recycling ins...

Page 9: ...strument performs satisfactorily EMC considerations FCC radiation emissions notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authori...

Page 10: ...m with any questions or concerns regarding the proper handling or disposal Dispose of Waters instrumentation products in accordance with applicable requirements and best practices as described below F...

Page 11: ...bols vii Audience and purpose viii Intended use of the ACQUITY RDa Detector ix Calibrating ix Quality control ix EMC considerations ix FCC radiation emissions notice ix Canada spectrum management emis...

Page 12: ...2 Fitting the source enclosure to the instrument 30 3 7 Replacing or refitting the source enclosure O ring 31 3 8 Replacing the aperture disc 32 3 9 Cleaning the source components 35 3 9 1 Removing th...

Page 13: ...Required protection 69 A 5 Warnings that apply to all Waters instruments and devices 70 A 6 Warnings that address the replacement of fuses 74 A 7 Electrical symbols 75 A 8 Handling symbols 76 B Prepa...

Page 14: ...gas supply 93 D 4 Connecting the source exhaust line 95 D 5 Connecting liquid waste lines 97 D 6 Electricity source 100 D 6 1 Connecting to a wall electricity source 100 D 6 2 Connecting to a cart s...

Page 15: ...tor with an automatic setup routine that ensures consistent results and continuously monitors and maintains performance providing confidence in your data For optimum efficiency the ACQUITY RDa Detecto...

Page 16: ...QUITY RDa with the instrument door closed Instrument display Calibration reservoir bottle Wash reservoir bottle Air filter Lock mass reservoir bottle Power button Instrument door handle August 20 2021...

Page 17: ...ak sensor Source Air filter 1 2 Instrument display The symbols on the ACQUITY RDa Detector s front panel display the current operating status of the system and its components Initializing Ready August...

Page 18: ...use If the instrument identifies a problem the status changes to Check and an appropriate icon illuminates Instructions will then appear from within the software to help you perform corrective action...

Page 19: ...hich has a capacity of 250 mL and is used for the lock mass solution and instrument setup The wash reservoir which has a capacity of 125 mL and contains solvent for automated flushing of the instrumen...

Page 20: ...aste as the LC flow is diverted to waste 1 4 ACQUITY RDa Detector leak sensors A leak sensor in the instrument s drip tray continuously monitors for liquid leaks If a leak occurs the instrument detect...

Page 21: ...reservoir slots See Fluidics System Page 19 The instrument door is closed If you moved the instrument and you need to reconnect it see Preparing the System for Operation Page 78 2 1 Software and data...

Page 22: ...instrument setup control panel is not available the instrument is currently not ready to run the setup To setup and create a calibration 1 Click Setup 2 Select at least one of the following calibratio...

Page 23: ...Detector health system The ACQUITY RDa Detector s health system constantly inspects and monitors performance If an issue is detected the instrument immediately notifies you via the software and front...

Page 24: ...ugh user maintenance activities Errors The instrument is in an Error state and requires the help of a Waters service engineer The panel on the instrument displays the words Call Service Information ta...

Page 25: ...ACQUITY RDa Detector To power cycle the ACQUITY RDa Detector when it is powered on 1 Power down the instrument by pressing and holding the power button for approximately five seconds until the instru...

Page 26: ...As required See Replacing the aperture disc Page 32 Replace or refit the source enclosure o ring As required See Replacing or refitting the source enclosure o ring Page 31 Clean the source components...

Page 27: ...the power supply before replacing fuses The mass detector has two fuses and uses double pole neutral fusing circuitry Circuits can remain live even when one fuse has blown If either of the instrument...

Page 28: ...performing maintenance operations inside the source enclosure The instrument is in Power Save mode LC flow is diverted to waste or set to Off Desolvation gas flow is stopped See Appendix A Page 66 fo...

Page 29: ...der free gloves To remove the source enclosure 1 In the UNIFI software click Power Save to put the instrument into Power Save mode Important To avoid injury do not remove the ion block restrictor or s...

Page 30: ...oxic compounds wear clean chemical resistant powder free gloves when performing this procedure To fit the source enclosure to the instrument 1 Use both hands to slide the source enclosure onto the ins...

Page 31: ...gloves O ring removal tool Warning To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous or toxic compounds wear clean chemical resistant powder free gloves when performing this procedure Warni...

Page 32: ...s reduced To replace the aperture disc you can either follow the procedure described in this section or the procedure set out in the health system of the UNIFI software When you follow the procedure d...

Page 33: ...with the instrument ensure that this procedure is completed within two hours Important Ensure that the instrument is in Power Save mode before performing this procedure Note To clean the sample cone...

Page 34: ...mple cone assembly which contains the aperture disc If the aperture disc becomes separated from the rubber carrier simply re insert the disc into the carrier 3 Remove the sample cone assembly from the...

Page 35: ...the sample cone assembly into the gas cone 10 Refit the PEEK cone clamp and the gas cone assembly to the ion block 11 Refit the source enclosure to the instrument see Fitting the source enclosure to t...

Page 36: ...urce enclosure from the instrument Page 28 2 Remove the PEEK cone clamp and the gas cone by pulling the cone clamp away from the instrument see Replacing the aperture disc Page 32 3 Loosen and remove...

Page 37: ...end lever the wrench from side to side to break the seal between the ion block and the source housing Do not insert any other implement to break the seal between the ion block and the source housing 5...

Page 38: ...grade or better 1 1 methanol water Large beaker Warning To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous or toxic compounds wear clean chemical resistant powder free gloves when performing...

Page 39: ...each component for persisting contamination If contamination is present do as follows a Use the wash bottle containing 1 1 methanol water to rinse the component over the large beaker b Blow dry the c...

Page 40: ...se signal stability Replacing the entrance aperture seal and disc fails to increase signal stability 3 10 1 Removing the ion guide assembly from the source assembly Required tools and materials Chemic...

Page 41: ...e pumping block to the instrument 4 Carefully pull the pumping block away from the instrument and place it on a flat surface Note The ion guide assembly is attached to the rear side of the pumping blo...

Page 42: ...perture see Cleaning the differential aperture Page 44 before disassembling the ion guide housing If cleaning the differential aperture fails to increase signal sensitivity continue with this procedur...

Page 43: ...remove the differential aperture support and ion guide from the pumping block Note The ion guide is attached to the differential aperture support 9 To detach the ion guide from the differential apert...

Page 44: ...anol water to the vessel until the differential aperture is immersed completely 3 Place the vessel containing the differential aperture in the ultrasonic bath for 20 minutes 4 Carefully pour the clean...

Page 45: ...or drying Warning To avoid injury when working with MS cleaning solution take care when handling it and use a fume hood and suitable protective equipment Warning To avoid personal contamination with b...

Page 46: ...he MS cleaning solution is removed Important Ensure that no MS Cleaning Solution remains on the component before continuing this procedure 6 Fill the vessel with isopropyl alcohol ensuring that the io...

Page 47: ...de Ion guide securing screws fourth screw is obscured Differential aperture support 2 Secure the ion guide to the differential aperture support using the four ion guide securing screws and tighten the...

Page 48: ...ute the wire for the 2 way connector through the wire routing notch 5 Fit the differential aperture O ring to the differential aperture support Note If the O ring is visibly damaged replace it Figure...

Page 49: ...er 7 Carefully slide the pumping block and ion guide assembly into the instrument s source housing Tip To correctly orient the pumping block ensure that the ion guide remains visible at the left hand...

Page 50: ...To avoid burn injuries exercise care when handling the components of the source enclosure heated to high temperatures Wait until the hot components have sufficiently cooled before you handle them Impo...

Page 51: ...he source enclosure by pulling it away from the instrument using both hands and place it on a flat surface 6 Loosen the probe fitting and then remove the probe capillary from the top of the source enc...

Page 52: ...ibration 3 12 Replacing the probe capillary assembly Warning To avoid puncture injuries from the sharp probe capillary use care when inserting it into the source enclosure Important To avoid damaging...

Page 53: ...ivert valve 4 Remove the capillary tubing from the retaining clips 5 Loosen and remove the end of the probe capillary connected to the top of the source enclosure 6 Remove and dispose of the probe cap...

Page 54: ...secure until finger tight Important To avoid dead volumes ensure that the capillary bottoms out in the valve 9 To avoid trapping and damaging the capillary in the instrument door slide the capillary b...

Page 55: ...Chemical resistant powder free gloves Protective eyewear To clean the exterior of the equipment Clean surfaces of the equipment using only a clean soft lint free paper towel or clean cloth dampened wi...

Page 56: ...Air filter Air filter frame thumbscrew 3 Dispose of the filter 4 Place the new filter on the inside part of the grill with its edges secured by the metal lip 5 Close the instrument door 6 Unscrew the...

Page 57: ...rning To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous or toxic compounds wear clean chemical resistant powder free gloves when performing this procedure Warning To avoid eye injury use eye...

Page 58: ...ab Tab 2 Press down on the tab to detach the leak sensor connector from the front of the device Figure 3 23 Leak sensor connector 1 2 Tab Leak sensor connector August 20 2021 715005003 Ver 04 Previous...

Page 59: ...n the side of the leak sensor reservoir and slide the leak sensor into place Figure 3 25 Aligning T bar with slot T bar Slot in leak sensor reservoir 6 Connect the leak sensor connector to the front o...

Page 60: ...ch I D convoluted tubing To laboratory exhaust port 12 mm O D 4 mm nitrogen line from the pinch valve assembly to the pilot valve Required tools and materials Chemical resistant powder free gloves To...

Page 61: ...oid spreading contamination with biologically hazardous toxic and corrosive materials dispose of all waste materials according to local environmental regulations Refill the backing pump s oil when the...

Page 62: ...t panel 2 Wait approximately five minutes to allow the instrument to vent 3 Switch off the pump and disconnect the power cable Warning To avoid skeletal or muscle injury associated with lifting heavy...

Page 63: ...the sight glass s max mark Notice Do not fill the pump beyond the max mark 15 Refit the oil inlet plug 3 18 Replacing the rotary backing pump s filter elements Warning To avoid spreading contaminatio...

Page 64: ...four screws that secure the upper filter case to the lower filter case and then remove the upper case Figure 3 30 Filter case screws Filter screws Note In the figure the filter obscures the fourth sc...

Page 65: ...e elements are properly seated 8 Fit the upper filter case to the lower filter case using the four filter case screws 9 Secure the screws using the 4 mm hex wrench 10 Connect the vacuum hose to the fi...

Page 66: ...amage resulting from the failure of individuals to comply with any safety precaution when installing repairing or operating any of its instruments or devices The following symbols warn of risks that c...

Page 67: ...rom bursting nonmetallic tubing heed these precautions when working in the vicinity of such tubing when it is pressurized Wear eye protection Extinguish all nearby flames Do not use tubing that is or...

Page 68: ...uiring the use of flammable solvents A 1 1 4 Biohazard warning The following warning applies to Waters instruments and devices that can process biologically hazardous materials Biologically hazardous...

Page 69: ...ted statement alert you to such risk Notice To avoid damaging the case of the instrument or device do not clean it with abrasives or solvents A 3 Bottles Prohibited symbol The Bottles Prohibited symbo...

Page 70: ...l quipement Warnung Jedwede nderungen oder Modifikationen an dem Ger t ohne die ausdr ckliche Genehmigung der f r die ordnungsgem e Funktionst chtigkeit verantwortlichen Personen kann zum Entzug der B...

Page 71: ...bes s v rement d form s ou endommag s Evitez d utiliser des tubes non m talliques avec du t trahydrofurane THF ou de l acide sulfurique ou nitrique concentr Sachez que le chlorure de m thyl ne et le d...

Page 72: ...one di rottura dei tubi stessi Advertencia se recomienda precauci n cuando se trabaje con tubos de pol mero sometidos a presi n El usuario deber protegerse siempre los ojos cuando trabaje cerca de tub...

Page 73: ...tion assur e par le mat riel risque d tre d fectueuses Warnung Der Benutzer wird darauf aufmerksam gemacht dass bei unsachgem er Verwendung des Ger tes die eingebauten Sicherheitseinrichtungen unter U...

Page 74: ...es par d autres du type et de la puissance indiqu s sur le panneau proximit du couvercle de la boite fusible de l instrument Warnung Zum Schutz gegen Feuer die Sicherungen nur mit Sicherungen ersetzen...

Page 75: ...rsetzen deren Typ und Nennwert im Abschnitt Sicherungen ersetzen des Kapitels Wartungsverfahren angegeben sind Avvertenza per garantire protezione contro gli incendi sostituire i fusibili con altri de...

Page 76: ...t Indicates that the device or assembly is susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge ESD A 8 Handling symbols The following handling symbols and their associated statements can appear on labe...

Page 77: ...Symbol Description Fragile Use no hooks Upper limit of temperature Lower limit of temperature Temperature limitation August 20 2021 715005003 Ver 04 Previously released as Revision C Page 77...

Page 78: ...eeding the limits of the preceding instrument ensure that you use the recommended tubing size and lengths for your instrument B 3 Connecting the probe Warning To avoid puncture injuries from the sharp...

Page 79: ...sembly to the port S on the divert valve and secure until finger tight Important To avoid dead volumes ensure that the capillary bottoms out in the valve 3 To avoid trapping and damaging the capillary...

Page 80: ...livery tubing must approach but not touch the bottom of each reservoir bottle To ensure that an appropriate length of solvent delivery tubing protrudes from the fluidics panel adjust the tubing from t...

Page 81: ...solvent delivery tube B 4 2 Purging the fluidics If the solution bottle runs dry air will enter the tubing and affect the performance of the instrument If this happens you must purge the fluidics Simp...

Page 82: ...LEDs show steady green when the instruments have established communications 5 Power on the remaining ACQUITY modules using the power button on the top left hand side of the modules 6 To start the UNIF...

Page 83: ...ITY Premier TUV Detector 1000 psi Red PEEK tubing up to 500 mm 0 005 inch ID ACQUITY Premier eLambda PDA Detector 1000 psi Red PEEK tubing up to 500 mm 0 005 inch ID ACQUITY Premier FLR Detector 500 p...

Page 84: ...is removed from the solvent flow path Note To avoid irreparable damage to the instrument when it is in Power Save mode or switched off disconnect the instrument from the solvent flow path If the inst...

Page 85: ...eight 75 0 cm Width 40 0 cm Depth 75 0 cm Weight 80 kg C 2 Environmental specifications The following table lists the environmental specifications for the ACQUITY RDa detector Table C 2 Environmental...

Page 86: ...rical wall outlet c Pollution Degree 2 A measure of pollution on electrical circuits that can produce a reduction of dielectric strength or surface resistivity Degree 2 refers only to normally noncond...

Page 87: ...and output specifications continued Attribute Specification Maximum input voltage 100 V Minimum input voltage 100 V Maximum current 1 12 mA August 20 2021 715005003 Ver 04 Previously released as Revi...

Page 88: ...ce To avoid damaging the mass spectrometer observe the following precautions Contact Waters Technical Service before moving the instrument If you must transport the instrument or remove it from servic...

Page 89: ...ed Ethernet Event inputs and outputs Power connector Roughing pump connector Vacuum port Nitrogen inlet Note Connectors not labeled in the figure are for Waters service use only August 20 2021 7150050...

Page 90: ...p Exhaust port Vacuum hose assembly Power cable connector Required tools and materials Chemical resistant powder free gloves 7 mm nut driver 8 mm hex wrench Utility knife NW25 clamp included in the in...

Page 91: ...eration of the backing pump it must be installed within one degree of horizontal Notice The area where the backing pump is located must have an ambient temperature of 15 to 40 C 59 to 104 F Note To en...

Page 92: ...nstrument s rear panel Note To avoid gas leaks use the sharp knife to cut the PVC exhaust tubing squarely 5 Use a hose clamp to connect a length of 19 mm clear PVC exhaust tubing to the pump exhaust p...

Page 93: ...ump 1 Connect the pump control cable from the pump to the backing pump connector on the instrument s rear panel 2 Connect the rotary backing pump power cord to the mains power source D 3 Connecting to...

Page 94: ...e tube cutter to cut a length of 6 mm PTFE tubing long enough to connect the rear of the instrument to the nitrogen regulator 2 Connect one end of the 6 mm PTFE tubing to the nitrogen inlet port on th...

Page 95: ...h a way that the pressure at the outlet never exceeds atmospheric pressure to ensure the correct functioning of the API source pressure monitoring system Warning To avoid the buildup of hazardous gase...

Page 96: ...rt and the trap bottle inlet Figure D 7 Location of source exhaust port Source exhaust port Nitrogen outlet Figure D 8 Exhaust trap bottle From instrument exhaust port 3 8 inch convoluted tubing Augus...

Page 97: ...rt one end of the tubing into the remaining port on the exhaust trap bottle and route the other end to the laboratory exhaust system D 5 Connecting liquid waste lines To ensure that waste materials ar...

Page 98: ...sion nut from the compression fitting and then slide the nut over the waste line Figure D 9 Location of waste line compression fitting Compression fitting 3 Push the waste line and the nut onto the co...

Page 99: ...container 1 2 3 Waste tubing from stack of system modules Waste container vent tubing to fume hood Waste container Figure D 11 Examples of incorrectly routed tubing August 20 2021 715005003 Ver 04 Pr...

Page 100: ...your local Waters distributor Do not replace power cords with inadequately rated power cords Inspect the power cords for damage and replace them if necessary Connect each module of a system to a comm...

Page 101: ...lectrical cables included in the startup kit to the receptacle on the rear panel of each system module 2 Connect the hooded male end of the cart s electrical cables to the power strips on its back 3 C...

Page 102: ...cludes a removable connector that holds the screw terminals for I O signals These connectors are keyed so that they can receive a signal cable inserted only one way Notice To avoid damage to the instr...

Page 103: ...nal device to start data acquisition 5 V or 1 5 V Event In Event In Ground Analog Analog Ground 0 to 10 V not used Analog Analog Output Note Event Out 1 Event Out 2 Event In 1 and Event In 2 are confi...

Page 104: ...ctor Signal cable 3 Place the second connection cover over the first cover and snap it into place Figure D 14 Connection cover Signal connector Connection cover August 20 2021 715005003 Ver 04 Previou...

Page 105: ...Items exposed to solvents The items that appear in the following tables can be exposed to solvent You must evaluate the safety issues if the solvents used in your application differ from the solvents...

Page 106: ...male elbow 12 mm dia Various Washer rubber NR 1 4 inch BSP Dowty washer NBR 1 4 inch x 12 mm dia male connector Various 12 mm dia male connector 3 8 inch universal thread Various Single check valve Va...

Page 107: ...um formate 10 mM Isopropanol Propanol Trifluoroacetic acid 0 1 Hexafluoroisopropanol 5 Triethylamine 0 1 These solvents are not expected to adversely affect performance of the materials shown in the p...

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