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Bio-Rad ChromLab™ Software User Manual

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Preparing the System

User Guide

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To purge sample inlet valves (if available)

1.

In the fluidic scheme, double-click the Sample Pump module to open its dialog
box.

2.

Select a port to purge.

If only one sample inlet valve is present, select S1 Port 8 from the

dropdown list.

If two sample inlet valves are present, click Valve 2 and select S2 Port 8

from the dropdown list.

3.

Set Flow Rate to 10 ml/min.

4.

Click Change Position to set the sample inject valve to Sample Pump Waste
and close the dialog box.

5.

(Optional) When an air sensor is present, select Enable Air Sensor in the
Sample Pump dialog box to use end-of-sample detection to stop the pump.

6.

Click Start.

7.

Monitor the pump pressure and outlet flow to ensure that no air is in the lines
and that the fluid is flowing properly.