Malvern MicroCal iTC200, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2014 Malvern Instruments Ltd e 2 MicroCal iTC 200 Washing Module User Guide MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...

Page 3: ...Preparation 7 Part 2 Fluid Connections 8 Part 3 Hardware Connections 15 Part 4 Electrical Connections and Grounding 17 Part 5 Washing Module Basic Operation 19 Part 6 Washing Module Maintenance 23 Pa...

Page 4: ...n the version provided with your product You should understand the concepts of isothermal titration calorimetry You must read and understand the Safety Instructions as outlined in MicroCal iTC200 Oper...

Page 5: ...e user must type are represented by a monotype typeface e g C Origin70 Samples Regulatory information For regulatory information regarding MicroCal iTC200 washing module refer to MicroCal iTC Operatin...

Page 6: ...g Tube Assembly ASY020512 1 Waste Bottle Tube ASY020555 1 Drip Tube Syringe Wash Module MSP021321 1 Drip Tube Cleaning Device WM MSP25013 1 Power Supply Wall Mount 12 VDC PWS020326 1 005 O Ring for Cl...

Page 7: ...op ASY021396 will be used for water The bottle with the red top ASY021398 will be used for methanol The bottle with the white top ASY021397 will be used for buffer The bottle with the grey top ASY0216...

Page 8: ...of the device into the C3 port on the left side of the washing module Turn the nut on the red plumbing connector until it is finger tight 3 Connect the line that originates at the side of the device t...

Page 9: ...module 5 Two waste lines were set aside in Part 1 Step 2 Select one of the waste lines based on how far the waste bottle will be located from the washing module Then connect it to the C5 port on the w...

Page 10: ...Guide 6 Place the washing module on top of the cell unit When properly positioned the feet on the washing module will fit into the depressions on the top of the cell unit to keep it from sliding off...

Page 11: ...packaging and connect it to the C2 port on the right side of the washing module Turn the nut on the red plumbing connector until it is finger tight 8 Slide the other end of the Syringe Needle Cleaning...

Page 12: ...stallation of the washing module the FPA will be located in its secondary position in the port on the back right side of the washing module 9 Remove the fill port adapter FPA ASY020506 from its packag...

Page 13: ...he top of the waste bottle and slide the open end of the waste tubing though it Then slide the ferrule with the cone end facing towards the securing nut over the tubing as shown Note The opposite end...

Page 14: ...14 MicroCal iTC 200 Washing Module User Guide 14 Bundle the three fluid lines from the adapter and position them so they will not interfere with your experiments MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...

Page 15: ...ify the only cable with the USB type B mini cable end Connect the type B mini cable end to the USB hub Connect the USB type A end of that cable to the labeled Controller PC USB port 2 Connect the USB...

Page 16: ...16 MicroCal iTC 200 Washing Module User Guide Power Washing module and Micro Cal iTC200 cell unit MicroCal iTC200 Washing Module MAN0582...

Page 17: ...nect the power plug to a main power supply receptacle with a 3 wire protective Earth ground and a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI WARNING To enhance safety always plug the i nstrument into a Gro...

Page 18: ...e power supply to a main power supply receptacle with a 3 wire protective Earth ground and a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI WARNING To enhance safety always plug the instrument into a Ground Fa...

Page 19: ...ounter clockwise 3 Fill bottle using standard lab procedures 4 After filling tighten the cap by turning clockwise until snug Priming Bottles Use this procedure to prime the tubing from the bottles to...

Page 20: ...required Cell and Syringe Wash Use this procedure to perform a quick wash of the cell and the syringe to prepare for an experiment Fluid requirement Buffer water and methanol Time requirement 9 4 minu...

Page 21: ...s cleaning is required for any of the following reasons The system is not operating within its normal performance specifications Large baseline drifting is occurring Non repeatable control peaks occur...

Page 22: ...edure to perform an extended rinse of the syringe Fluid requirement water and methanol Time requirement 11 5 minutes Procedure 1 On the Instrument Controls tab click Syringe Wash Long 2 Follow the ins...

Page 23: ...steps 1 Disconnect power source from both MicroCal iTC200 and Washing Module 2 Disconnect bottom tube Pull tubing from metal fitting 3 Disconnect filter bayonet fitting from top tube Quick disconnect...

Page 24: ...the tubing from the bottle s by twisting the lure lock fitting counterclockwise 7 Perform the filling of the bottle s 8 Secure the bottle s 9 Install the tubing to the bottles by twisting the lure lo...

Page 25: ...of the Ccell cleaning tool This is the tube that extrudes horizontally from the cell cleaning tool 6 Install the replacement tube between the washing module and the side of the cell cleaning tool Thi...

Page 26: ...Replacing Cleaning Device O Ring Use this procedure if the o ring appears worn or the tool fits loosely in the cell port The accessory kit contains a bag of replacement o rings ORG 0005V 010 1 Locate...

Page 27: ...unds Check USB and power connections If Syringe filling works but cell and syringe wash do not Replace filter see maintenance section part 6 on page 21 If cell cleans but syringe does not Verify FPA i...

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