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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System
Operator’s Manual
Document No. 065291
Revision 01
March 2009
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Contents 1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Introduction to Ion Chromatography (IC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Overview of the ICS-2100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3.1 Safety Messages and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System 2.4.2 Eluent Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 2.4.3 Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 2.4.4 Eluent Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 2.4.5 Auxiliary Power Supply (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 2.4.6 Injection Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 3.9 Prepare Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 3.9.1 Collecting and Storing Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 3.9.2 Pretreating Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3.9.3 Diluting Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 3.10 Loading and Injecting Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 3.
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System 4.10 Nonreproducible Peak Height or Retention Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 4.11 Abnormal Retention Time or Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 4.12 No Cell Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 4.13 High Cell Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 4.14 Baseline Noise or Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 5.12 Replacing the Column Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 5.13 Replacing the Column Heater Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 5.14 Replacing the Eluent Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 5.15 Replacing the Leak Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 5.16 Priming the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System 5.23.2 Removing the CR-TC and Reinstalling it in the New EGC Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 5.23.3 Removing the EPM and Reinstalling it in the New EGC Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 5.23.4 Installing the New EGC Holder Without a CR-TC or EPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 5.23.5 Reinstalling the EluGen Cartridge . . . . . . . . .
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Contents B • Touch Screen Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 B.1 Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 B.2 Using the Touch Screen with Chromeleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 B.3 Overview of ICS-2100 Touch Screen Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 B.4 Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 B.4.1 Home Page
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System B.8.4 Monitoring the EluGen Cartridge Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 B.8.5 Controlling the CR-TC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 B.9 Suppressor Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 B.10 Detector Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 B.10.1 Setting the Data Rise Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents E.4 How do I adjust retention times? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 E.5 When should I remake standards? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 E.6 When should I replace the eluent generator cartridge? . . . . . . . . . . . 256 E.7 How do I start Chromeleon? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 E.8 How do I delete data? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 E.9 H
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System x Doc. 065291-01 3/09
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1 • Introduction 1.1 Introduction to Ion Chromatography (IC) The Dionex ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System (ICS-2100) performs ion analyses using suppressed or non-suppressed conductivity detection. An ion chromatography system typically consists of a liquid eluent, a high-pressure pump, a sample injector, a guard and separator column, a chemical suppressor, a conductivity cell, and a data collection system. Before running a sample, the ion chromatography system is calibrated using a standa
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System A typical IC analysis consists of six stages (see Figure 1-1). 6. Data Analysis Conductivity 5. Detection Cell Suppressor 4. Suppression Eluent 1. Eluent Separator Delivery Column 3. Separation Pump Guard Column Injection Valve Sample 2. Sample Injection Sample Loop Figure 1-1. Ion Analysis Process 1. Eluent Delivery • Eluent, a liquid that helps to separate the sample ions, carries the sample through the ion chromatography system. The ICS-2100 includes
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1 • Introduction • The pump pushes the eluent and sample through the guard and separator columns (chemically-inert tubes packed with a polymeric resin). The guard column removes contaminants that might poison the separator column. 3. Separation • As the eluent and sample are pumped through the separator column, the sample ions are separated. In the ICS-2100, the mode of separation is called ion exchange. This is based on the premise that different sample ions migrate through the IC column
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System 1.2 Overview of the ICS-2100 The ICS-2100 is an integrated ion chromatography system containing an eluent generator, pump, injection valve, column heater, and conductivity detector. Other system components, including a guard column, separator column, and suppressor vary, depending on the analyses to be performed. The ICS-2100 can be configured with a vacuum degas assembly for online eluent degassing. If desired, the second eluent generator power supply can
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1 • Introduction 1.3 About This Manual The electronic version (i.e., PDF file) of this operator’s manual contains numerous hypertext links that can take you to other locations within the file. These links include: • Table of contents entries • Index entries • Cross-references (underlined in blue) to sections, figures, tables, etc. If you are not familiar with how to navigate PDF files, refer to the Help system for ® ® ® Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader for assistance Chapter 1 Introduces ion ana
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System Appendix E Provides answers to frequently asked questions about ICS- FAQ 2100 operation. Appendix F Defines terms commonly used in ion analysis. Glossary 1.3.1 Safety Messages and Notes This manual contains warnings and precautionary statements that, when properly followed, can prevent personal injury and/or damage to the instrument. Safety messages appear in bold type and are accompanied by icons, as shown below. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
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1 • Introduction Warnhinweise in Deutsch Bedeutet unmittelbare Gefahr. Mißachtung kann zum Tod oder schwerwiegenden Verletzungen führen. Bedeutet eine mögliche Gefährdung. Mißachtung kann zum Tod oder schwerwiegenden Verletzungen führen. Bedeutet eine mögliche Gefährdung. Mißachtung kann zu kleineren oder mittelschweren Verletzungen führen. Wird auch verwendet, wenn eine Situation zu schweren Schäden am Gerät führen kann, jedoch keine Verletzungsgefahr besteht. Notes Informational messages also
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ICS-2100 Ion Chromatography System 1.4 Safety and Regulatory Information The ICS-2100 was manufactured by Dionex Corporation at the following location: 527 Lakeside Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3603 U.S.A. The ICS-2100 is designed for IC (ion chromatography) applications and should not be used for any other purpose. If there is a question regarding appropriate usage, contact Dionex at 1-800-346-6390 before proceeding. Outside the United States, call the nearest Dionex office. 1.4.1 Safety La
