Bio-Rad ChromLab™ Software - Manual (Page 101)

Plumbing NGC Systems
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Plumbing NGC Systems
Several plumbing tasks are required for all instrument configurations. Other tasks
are specific to the configuration. This section explains how to plumb each
instrument configuration.
General Guidelines for Tubing Sizes
The NGC instrument uses three sizes of tubing. Use the information in Table 7 to
select the appropriate tubing.
Prepump 1/8" OD x 0.062" ID
(3.2 mm OD x 1.6 mm ID)
Clear
PTFE
Super flangeless
for 1/8" (3.2 mm)
OD tubing 20 μl
Postpump
with F10
pump head 1/16" OD x 0.020" ID
(1.6 mm OD x 0.51 mm ID)
Orange
PEEK
Super flangeless
for 1/16" (1.6 mm)
OD tubing 2 μl
Postpump
with F100
pump head 1/16" OD x 0.030" ID
(1.6 mm OD x 0.76 mm ID)
Green
PEEK
Super flangeless
for 1/16" (1.6 mm)
OD tubing 4.5 μl
Note: When plumbing the system, keep tubing lengths to a minimum. Also, all
fittings should be finger tight. Do not overtighten, or you risk damaging the
connection. Bio-Rad offers tubing clips of different sizes in the accessories kit.
For outlet tubing longer than 6", attach a tubing clip in close proximity to the
fitting to keep tubing in place in the event that it detaches from the fitting.
Table 7. NGC tubing sizes
Use Tubing Dimensions Tubing
Material Fittings Vol/cm