A.8 Connecting to a column module
The following column modules are compatible with the ACQUITY UPLC I-Class Series system:
• Column heater (CH-A)
• Column heater 30 cm (CH-30A)
• Column heater/cooler (30 cm CHC)
• Column manager (CM-A)
• Column manager auxiliary (CM-Aux)
The sample manager powers and communicates with the column module (CH-A, CH-30A, and
the CM-Aux). The external communication cable must be connected to the rear of the column
module and the sample manager.
Note:
The CM-A and 30-cm CHC both require their own separate power supplies to operate.
To connect the column module:
Notice:
To avoid damaging the electronic components of the sample manager
and the column heater or column heater/cooler, always power-off the sample
manager and column heater/cooler before connecting or disconnecting the
interconnect cable.
1.
Ensure that the sample manager and the column module are powered-off.
2.
Connect the interconnect cable to the High Density (HD) port on the rear of the column
module.
3.
Connect the other end of the interconnect cable to the PSPI port on the rear of the sample
manager.
Notes:
• The CM-A connects to the sample manager via an Ethernet connection.
• The CM-Aux connects to the CM-A via an SDL cable.
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