3
– Operation
Thermo Scientific
Product Manual for the ERS 500 Suppressor
Page 31 of 84
031956-11
For Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures.
3.
P
1
-P
2
< 150 psi.
4.
Adjust the backpressure coils if needed to achieve the < 150 psi value. Refer
to 3.2.2 to measure the back pressure contribution from the back pressure coil.
3.3
Plumbing for the AutoSuppression Recycle Mode Operation
Figure 5
The Auto Suppression Recycle Mode Plumbing Diagram
As the eluent passes through the suppressor, it is neutralized to produce its weakly ionized form.
After passing through the conductivity cell, this effluent can be redirected to the regenerant inlet
on the suppressor, thus supplying it with a source of water containing a small amount of diluted
analyte (see
). The main advantage of this mode is its simplicity and ease of use. It is not
necessary to have an external supply of water available for the suppressor.
Only use the AutoSuppression Recycle Mode for eluents and samples without organic
solvents or metallic contaminants such as iron in ground water.
CAUTION
!
Injection Valve
Guard Column
Analytical Column
Backpressure Coils
(Carbonate or Bicarbonate Eluents)
Gas Separator
Waste Tube
Waste Container
1/8 o.d. tubing
Cell
1/16 o.d. tubing
1/8 o.d. tubing