Metrohm 861 Advanced Compact IC - Manual (Page 6)

Table of contents
861 Advanced Compact IC / Instructions for Use 8.861.1033
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2.8 Suppressor module «MSM II» ...................................................................34
2.8.1 General information on suppressor module «MSM II» .................................... 34
2.8.2 Preparation of the peristaltic pump.................................................................. 35
2.8.3 Connection of supply bottles ........................................................................... 38
2.8.4 Connection of the suppressor module «MSM II»............................................. 40
2.9 853 CO
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Suppressor..................................................................................42
2.9.1 853 CO
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Suppressor - Installation ................................................................... 42
2.9.2 853 CO
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Suppressor – Mains connection ....................................................... 42
2.9.3 853 CO
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Suppressor – Connection to 861 ...................................................... 42
2.9.4 853 CO
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Suppressor – Tubing connection...................................................... 43
2.10 Putting into operation................................................................................43
2.10.1 Putting into operation without suppressor module «MSM II» .......................... 43
2.10.2 Putting into operation with suppressor module «MSM II» ............................... 45
2.11 Connection of external devices ................................................................48
2.11.1 Connection of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor ..................................... 48
2.11.2 Connection of the 813 Compact Autosampler................................................ 50
3 Operation .................................................................. 53
3.1 «IC Net» - Terms.........................................................................................53
3.2 Measuring operation .................................................................................53
3.2.1 Opening a system ............................................................................................ 53
3.2.2 Connect a system ............................................................................................ 54
3.2.3 Instrument icon................................................................................................. 54
3.2.4 Hardware start/stop and baseline recording................................................... 55
3.2.5 Determination start/stop................................................................................... 55
3.3 Settings ......................................................................................................56
3.3.1 Instrument control for connected system ........................................................ 56
3.3.2 Hardware settings ............................................................................................ 62
4 Notes - Maintenance - Faults ................................... 66
4.1 Practical notes on ion chromatography ...................................................66
4.1.1 Separating columns ......................................................................................... 66
4.1.2 High-pressure pump ........................................................................................ 67
4.1.3 Eluents.............................................................................................................. 67
4.1.4 Peristaltic pump................................................................................................ 68
4.1.5 Suppressor module «MSM II» .......................................................................... 68
4.1.6 Connections ..................................................................................................... 69
4.2 Maintenance and servicing .......................................................................69
4.2.1 General information.......................................................................................... 69
4.2.2 Passivation ....................................................................................................... 70
4.2.3 Recycling.......................................................................................................... 70
4.2.4 Shutdown ......................................................................................................... 70
4.2.5 Changing separating columns......................................................................... 71
4.2.6 Maintenance work at the pump head.............................................................. 72
4.2.7 Regeneration of the suppressor module «MSM II».......................................... 76
4.2.8 Cleaning the suppressor.................................................................................. 77
4.2.9 Replacing the suppressor................................................................................ 79
4.2.10 Replacing the pump tubing ............................................................................. 80
4.3 Faults and malfunctions............................................................................82
4.3.1 Error messages................................................................................................ 82
4.3.2 Malfunctions and their rectification .................................................................. 82
4.4 Diagnostic tests / Validation / GLP ...........................................................84
5 Appendix ................................................................... 85
5.1 Technical data............................................................................................85