Metrohm 886 Prof.Thermostat/Reactor - Manual (Page 9)

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886 Professional Thermostat (2.886.0110) / 886 Professional Reactor (2.896.0210) ￭￭￭￭￭￭￭￭ 1
1 Introduction
1.1 Instrument description
The 886 Professional Thermostat / Reactor is an instrument of the
Metrohm Professional line of instruments, which was conceived to be
used for two different functions.
The main function of the 886 Professional Thermostat / Reactor is detec-
tion preparation in an IC system with photometric detection. In IC systems
with photometric detection, a post-column derivatization (PCR) is required
for most applications. An IC system with photometric detection consists of
an 850 Professional IC instrument, the 886 Professional Thermostat /
Reactor, and the 887 Professional UV/VIS Detector. Additionally, 872
extension modules can be used to transfer reagent solutions and/or for
sample preparation.
The second function of the 886 Professional Thermostat / Reactor is that
of a column thermostat. A 872 Extension Module – IC Module together
with an 886 Professional Thermostat / Reactor provide all the functions of
an IC instrument. By adding a suitable detector, an isocratic analytical sys-
tem can be built without a dedicated IC instrument.
The 886 Professional Thermostat / Reactor is available in two model ver-
sions each with different set of accessories, to support each function:
￭ 2.886.0110 Professiopost columnnal Reactor
For the use as a pre-column or post-column reactor. 886 Professional
Thermostat / Reactor with accessory set 6.2845.100 consisting of a
reactor plate with one reactor. For sophisticated applications, the reac-
tor plate can be equipped with up to four reactors.
￭ 2.886.0210 Professional Thermostat
For the use as a column thermostat: 886 Professional Thermostat /
Reactor with accessories set 6.2845.600 consisting of a column plate
with a fitted column block for two separation columns and a preheat-
ing capillary.
These accessories sets can be inserted into the the oven of the 886 Profes-
sional Thermostat / Reactor, which can be heated up to 150 °C as a maxi-
mum.
The oven of the 886 Professional Thermostat / Reactor can be heated up
to maximum 150 °C if it is empty. With the accessories for the Professio-
nal Reactor (6.2845.100) inserted, the maximum temperature is 120 °C;
with the accessories for the Professional Thermostat (6.2845.600) inser-
ted, 80 °C.