ACQUITY Arc and ACQUITY Arc Bio30-cm Column Heater and 30-cmColumn Heater/Cooler
Overview and Maintenance Guide
715004751Revision C
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Страница 1: ...ACQUITY Arc and ACQUITY Arc Bio 30 cm Column Heater and 30 cm Column Heater Cooler Overview and Maintenance Guide 715004751 Revision C Copyright Waters Corporation 2017 All rights reserved...
Страница 2: ...ed trademark of Waters Corporation ACQUITY Arc is a registered trademark of Waters Corporation Empower is a registered trademark of Waters Corporation MassLynx is a registered trademark of Waters Corp...
Страница 3: ...worldwide phone and fax numbers appear in the Waters Web site Conventional mail Waters Corporation Global Support Services 34 Maple Street Milford MA 01757 USA Safety considerations Some reagents and...
Страница 4: ...he column compartment s internal temperature to ensure that all components are cool Warning To avoid combustion do not use the column compartment with solvents whose autoignition temperatures are belo...
Страница 5: ...an Community Confirms that a manufactured product complies with all applicable European Community directives or Australia EMC compliant Confirms that a manufactured product complies with all applicabl...
Страница 6: ...and atypical specimens When calibrating mass spectrometers consult the calibration section of the operator s guide for the instrument you are calibrating In cases where an overview and maintenance gui...
Страница 7: ...ents Group 1 products apply to intentionally generated and or used conductively coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the internal functioning of the equipment Class B products are suit...
Страница 8: ...perating the device v Applicable symbols v Audience and purpose vi Intended use of the 30 cm CH and 30 cm CHC vi Calibrating vi Quality control vi EMC considerations vi Canada spectrum management emis...
Страница 9: ...recommendations for fittings 38 2 5 2 Connecting a standard configuration with passive preheater 44 2 5 3 Connecting a configuration with column selection valve 46 2 5 4 Installing columns in the col...
Страница 10: ...g of fuses 72 A 7 Electrical symbols 74 A 8 Handling symbols 75 B Specifications 76 B 1 30 cm CH and 30 cm CHC physical specifications 76 B 2 30 cm CH and 30 cm CHC environmental specifications 76 B 3...
Страница 11: ...C modules in Bio systems are equipped with bio compatible inlet tubing outlet tubing and preheaters Restriction You cannot use the 30 cm CH or 30 cm CHC module s passive preheater in concert with the...
Страница 12: ...0 cm CHC module 30 cm column compartment adapter bracket ACQUITY Arc Quaternary Solvent Manager R QSM R or ACQUITY Arc Bio Quaternary Solvent Manager R bioQSM R ACQUITY Arc Sample Manager Flow Through...
Страница 13: ...optional column selection valve kit Figure 1 2 Front view with door open Column compartment door Optional 3 position column selection valve Note A bio compatible column selection valve is available f...
Страница 14: ...Figure 1 3 Compartment interior Column rails 2 Column clips 6 Compartment thermistor December 5 2017 715004751 Rev C Page 14...
Страница 15: ...heater board to switch the heating element on or off On the basis of feedback from the compartment thermistor the heating element continues to heat until the compartment achieves the specified temper...
Страница 16: ...tion to specifying explicit temperature set points in the method specify appropriate temperature limits Together these settings ensure that system operation occurs only within the defined limits and t...
Страница 17: ...ations You can install multiple chromatographic columns of varying size within the 30 cm CH or 30 cm CHC module s column compartment The table below lists the supported column configurations Note Colu...
Страница 18: ...Table 1 1 Supported column configurations continued Quantity Description 3 length of column 300 mm column ID 7 8 mm maximum column guard 20 mm maximum December 5 2017 715004751 Rev C Page 18...
Страница 19: ...CH or 30 cm CHC module is not installed as part of the system stack do as follows Attach the standoffs to the system stack Attach the adaptor bracket to the column compartment Secure the column compar...
Страница 20: ...tandoff assemblies and necessary mounting hardware To attach the standoffs 1 Power off the sample manager and solvent manager 2 Remove the 3 blue caps from the right hand side of the sample manager an...
Страница 21: ...screws lock washers and standoff spacers 4 Assemble the standoffs by inserting each of the 3 M4 50 screws through a lock washer and standoff spacer Figure 2 2 Assembling the standoffs M4 50 screw Lock...
Страница 22: ...de of the column compartment chassis The adaptor bracket is fitted with key hole slots that align with standoffs securing the column compartment to the system stack Required tools and materials T10 TO...
Страница 23: ...tartup kit obtain 4 M3 10 screws and flat washers 3 Assemble the mounting screws and washers by placing a flat washer onto each of the 4 M3 10 screws Figure 2 3 Assembling the adaptor bracket mounting...
Страница 24: ...M3 10 screws with flat washers from the startup kit attach the bracket to the column compartment Figure 2 4 Attaching the adaptor bracket to the column compartment chassis Column compartment adaptor...
Страница 25: ...racket The weight of the column compartment is supported by the four legs attached to its base To secure the column compartment to the system stack 1 Align the key hole slots in the column compartment...
Страница 26: ...ecured to the system stack and resting on the bench or table surface next to the stack Tip To remove the module lift it slightly releasing it from the standoffs and then move it away from the system s...
Страница 27: ...for a 30 cm CH module 1 If it is not already fitted thread the barbed drain fitting into the drip tray s drain opening and tighten using the 7 16 inch open end wrench Figure 2 7 Drip tray assembly Dri...
Страница 28: ...that it is not crimped or bent A crimp or bend can prevent adequate flow to the waste container Warning To avoid spills empty the waste container at regular intervals Notice To avoid fluid backup ensu...
Страница 29: ...stem start up kit to consolidate the drain lines You can then route a single waste line from the Y connector to a suitable waste container If you do not use the Y connector you must route both drain l...
Страница 30: ...ng and the laboratory benchtop to allow connection of the drain tubing 4 Locate the condensation drain fitting below the bottom of the compartment Figure 2 11 Drain setup for 30 cm CHC column compartm...
Страница 31: ...age or spilling of waste fluid ensure that the drain tube is properly routed so that it is not crimped or bent A crimp or bend can prevent adequate flow to the waste container Warning To avoid spills...
Страница 32: ...d s grounding conductor Warning To avoid electric shock observe these precautions Use SVT type power cords in the United States and HAR type power cords or better in Europe For requirements elsewhere...
Страница 33: ...connector inserted into D sub receptacle on 30 cm CH or 30 cm CHC module s rear panel 3 Insert the interconnect cable s mated connector into the D sub receptacle on the sample manager s rear panel 4...
Страница 34: ...d remove the drip tray from the compartment bottom Tip Before removing the drip tray note how the tray and drain fitting are positioned in the compartment so that after the valve is installed you can...
Страница 35: ...ss in the valve bracket assembly when the valve is fully installed 9 Secure each bottom corner of the valve assembly bracket into the chassis tabs 10 Slowly press the upper valve assembly bracket inwa...
Страница 36: ...sets the internal electronics to enable communication between the valve controls and the instrument control software The settings for the switch are provided in the table below Switch position Valve...
Страница 37: ...ons The standard configuration of the 30 cm CH and 30 cm CHC module connects the passive preheater to the sample manager s injection valve tubing via a union If column switching is enabled the passive...
Страница 38: ...ghtening fittings Recommendations To prevent band spreading ensure that the tubing bottoms in its fitting before you tighten the compression screw For easier accessibility use compression fittings wit...
Страница 39: ...ing a permanent marker mark the compression screw at the 12 o clock position 6 Mark the fitting body at the 9 o clock position 7 Ensure that the tubing makes contact with the bottom of the fitting bod...
Страница 40: ...o prevent band spreading ensure that the tubing is fully bottomed in the fitting before tightening the compression screw First use tightening Reinstalled Long flats Compression screw 2 piece stainless...
Страница 41: ...Tighten the fitting finger tight plus an additional 3 4 turn using a 1 4 inch open end wrench For detailed instructions about assembling new fittings see Assembling new fittings Tip To prevent band sp...
Страница 42: ...al 1 6 turn using a 1 4 inch open end wrench Re installed tightening 2 5 1 4 One piece PEEK fitting Figure 2 18 First use or reinstalled Compression screw Tighten the fitting finger tight 2 5 1 5 PEEK...
Страница 43: ...ng with captive ferrule into the column inlet 3 Finger tighten the dual threaded fitting with captive ferrule into the column inlet 4 Tighten the cap nut onto the dual threaded finger tight fitting To...
Страница 44: ...r the column compartment extends from the sample manager s injection valve outlet It continues through the passive preheater to the column and terminates at the detector inlet The figures below repres...
Страница 45: ...10 inch SST MP35N T2 Pre configured tubing assembly that connects the column outlet to the detector inlet 61 cm 24 inch PEEK PEEK Union Union connection between sample manager and passive preheater N...
Страница 46: ...re the column to the compartment using the mounting clips Note For instructions about using the mounting clips see Installing columns in the column compartment 5 Connect the PEEK tubing from the colum...
Страница 47: ...Figure 2 21 Flow path for a configuration with column selection valve December 5 2017 715004751 Rev C Page 47...
Страница 48: ...Arc material ACQUITY Arc Bio material T1 Pre configured tubing assembly that connects the sample manager s injection outlet to the inlet of the column selection valve Important Connect the large screw...
Страница 49: ...old plated screw F1 Stainless steel gold plated fitting with long flats and 2 piece stainless steel ferrule Important Connect the large body compression screw to the valve inlet N A SST gold plated sc...
Страница 50: ...mn selection valve matches the outlet port number 6 Cut a section of PEEK tubing and using a 10 32 PEEK nut and PEEK ferrule connect it from the outlet port of the column selection valve to the inlet...
Страница 51: ...ip with the area just below the compression screw head at the top of the column Figure 2 23 Column retainer clips side view Column rail Column clips 2 per long column 1 per short column Column inlet D...
Страница 52: ...s are provided along the top and the bottom of the column compartment to hold the tubing in place The use of these retainers is highly recommended particularly for configurations equipped with a colum...
Страница 53: ...mpartment and its potentially damaging effect on running samples ensure that the column compartment tubing is properly routed and secured in tubing retainers so that the compartment door properly clos...
Страница 54: ...The Waters Web site includes phone numbers and e mail addresses for Waters locations worldwide Visit www waters com When you contact Waters be prepared to provide this information Error message if any...
Страница 55: ...d labels on the device s rear panel and inside the compartment on the left hand side panel Be prepared to provide the serial numbers of the instruments in your system when you contact Waters customer...
Страница 56: ...r As necessary 3 4 Spare parts To ensure that your system operates as designed use only Waters Quality Parts Visit www waters com wqp for information about Waters Quality Parts including how to order...
Страница 57: ...e ferrule on the column fitting If you are using a dual threaded finger tight fitting with cap nut follow these instructions for replacing the ferrule on the column fitting if the column is leaking Wa...
Страница 58: ...ing 2 Slide the fitting off the tubing Figure 3 3 Sliding fitting off tubing Tubing Fitting Result The ferrule unlocks from the fitting 3 Remove the ferrule from the fitting Figure 3 4 Removing ferrul...
Страница 59: ...ew ferrule on fitting Fitting Ferrule 5 Slide the fitting and ferrule back onto the tubing Figure 3 6 Sliding fitting and ferrule onto tubing Tubing Fitting Result The ferrule locks onto the fitting 6...
Страница 60: ...eds 10 000 cycles You can configure and view the cycle count via the Waters console For instructions explaining how to do so see the console Help Note If after replacing the rotor seal on a valve with...
Страница 61: ...assembly Body 2 Remove the stator stator ring and identifier ring from the valve body 3 Pull the rotor seal assembly off the three pins on the shaft assembly 4 Mount the replacement seal onto the sha...
Страница 62: ...ne way into the mating hole in the stator 7 Using the three stator screws secure the stator by tightening each screw finger tight then further tightening each screw 1 2 turn using the provided hex key...
Страница 63: ...ly rated replacement fuses To replace the fuses in the 30 cm CHC module 1 Move the 30 cm CHC module s power switch to the off 0 position and remove the power cord from its rear panel 2 Locate the powe...
Страница 64: ...ply water directly onto any equipment surface Warning To avoid personal injury use eye and hand protection during the cleaning process Requirement Use eye protection when performing this procedure Req...
Страница 65: ...liability in cases of injury or property damage resulting from the failure of individuals to comply with any safety precaution when installing repairing or operating any of its instruments or devices...
Страница 66: ...es to Waters instruments and devices fitted with nonmetallic tubing Warning To avoid injury from bursting nonmetallic tubing heed these precautions when working in the vicinity of such tubing when it...
Страница 67: ...hazards corrosive materials or toxic materials Warning To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous toxic or corrosive materials you must understand the hazards associated with their ha...
Страница 68: ...ges or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Avertissement Toute modification sur cette uni...
Страница 69: ...f the tubing Avertissement Manipulez les tubes en polym re sous pression avec precaution Portez syst matiquement des lunettes de protection lorsque vous vous trouvez proximit de tubes en polym re pres...
Страница 70: ...ostante Non utilizzare tubi eccessivamente logorati o piegati Non utilizzare tubi non metallici con tetraidrofurano THF o acido solforico o nitrico concentrati Tenere presente che il cloruro di metile...
Страница 71: ...THF Methylene chloride Dimethyl sulfoxide THF This warning applies to Waters instruments fitted with nonmetallic tubing This warning applies to instruments operated with flammable solvents December 5...
Страница 72: ...ecchiatura secondo modalit non previste dal produttore pu compromettere la protezione offerta dall apparecchiatura Advertencia el usuario deber saber que si el equipo se utiliza de forma distinta a la...
Страница 73: ...on does not appear on the instrument or device Warning To protect against fire replace fuses with those of the type and rating indicated in the Replacing fuses section of the Maintenance Procedures ch...
Страница 74: ...trument manuals and on an instrument s front or rear panels Symbol Description Electrical power on Electrical power off Standby Direct current Alternating current Alternating current 3 phase Safety gr...
Страница 75: ...an appear on labels affixed to the packaging in which instruments devices and component parts are shipped Symbol Description Keep upright Keep dry Fragile Use no hooks Upper limit of temperature Lower...
Страница 76: ...n with guard two 300 mm columns with guards or three 300 mm columns with guards Column sizes 7 8 mm ID maximum Column guards up to 20 mm maximum length Column selection As many as three columns with o...
Страница 77: ...0 Vac Line frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption 240 VA a Protection Class I The insulating scheme used in the instrument to protect from electrical shock Class I identifies a single level of insulatio...
Страница 78: ...ent 5 C to 65 0 C 30 cm CHC Ambient 15 C to 65 0 C Temperature accuracy 0 5 C at sensor Test qualification The temperature measured by a NIST traceable probe located next to the measurement sensor mus...
Страница 79: ...QUITY Arc system material ACQUITY Arc Bio system material Column outlet tubing and fittings PEEK PEEK Drip tray Polyethylene Polyethylene Drain tubing Tygon 2475 Tygon 2475 December 5 2017 715004751 R...
