Comments:
PerkinElmer LAS Representative:
Date:
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Flexar Analytical / FX-10 UHPLC Pump
IQ/OQ Rev. D June 2009
Test Steps
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Connect the backpressure regulator to the output of the pump. This device will create the
necessary back pressure on the pump check valves.
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Purge the pump and fill the line to be used for the test with water.
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Zero the scale. Weigh the collection vessel on a calibrated scale or balance.
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Take the collection vessel and go to the pump and set the pump flow for 0.3 mL/minute.
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Start the pump. (Direct the initial flow of water off to waste until the pressure stabilizes.
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When pressure stabilizes, direct the flow of water into the collection vessel and
simultaneously start a stopwatch or other timing device.
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Let the pump run for 10 minutes.
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When 10 minutes has elapsed, remove the tube from above the collection vessel and
insert it into the waste.
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Weigh the collection vessel with the water. Subtract the weight of the collection vessel.
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The remaining weight of the water should be 3 grams ±
0.03 g (2.97 to 3.03 g)
0.3 mL/min * 10 min = 3 g (water weighs 1 gram per mL)
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Divide the weight of the water by 10 to get the volume delivered in a 1 minute interval.
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Record this number in the Test Result field of Flow Accuracy @ 0.3 mL/min portion of the
IQOQ Test Certificate. Enter N/A if testing Analytical Pump.
2.4.4 Test Results
Parameter
Specification
Test Result
Pass/Fail
Comments
FX-10 Pump (30
µ
L
Piston) Accuracy: 0.3
mL/min
±
1% of 0.3mL/min
(0.297ml/min to
0.303ml/min)
2.4.5 FX-10 UHPLC Pump (30
µ
µ
µ
µ
L Piston) Flow Check
@ 0.9 mL/min
Test Conditions
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Chromatographic Conditions:
100 % H2O
0.9 mL/min
Test Prerequisites
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It is important that the volume delivered is correct; the pressure during the delivery is not
critical. There is a minimum pressure requirement of 350 psi for the check valves to
operate properly.
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Test Steps
•
Connect the backpressure regulator to the output of the pump. This device will create the
necessary back pressure on the pump check valves.
