Metrohm 853 CO2 Suppressor, Manual

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Page 3: ...Metrohm AG CH 9101 Herisau Schweiz Telefon 41 71 353 85 85 Fax 41 71 353 89 01 info metrohm com www metrohm com 853 CO2 Suppressor Manual 8 853 8001EN 04 2008 zst ...

Page 4: ...om These instructions are protected by copyright All rights reserved Although all the information given in these instructions has been checked with great care errors cannot be entirely excluded Should you notice any mistakes please inform the author at the address given above ...

Page 5: ...Connection to 830 IC Interface 9 2 5 Connection of capillaries 10 2 6 Cartridges 10 3 Operation 11 3 1 General information 11 3 2 Control 11 3 2 1 Control via 861 Advanced Compact IC 2 861 0040 11 3 2 2 Control via 830 IC Interface 11 4 Troubleshooting Problems 12 4 1 Remedying faults and problems 12 4 2 Chromatography problems 12 4 3 Instrument problems 13 4 4 Care and maintenance 13 4 4 1 Care 1...

Page 6: ... II 5 5 4 Index 23 List of illustrations Figure 1 Front view 853 CO2 Suppressor 2 Figure 2 Rear view 853 CO2 Suppressor 3 Figure 3 Connection between 853 CO2 Suppressor and 861 Advanced Compact IC 8 Figure 4 Connection between the 853 CO2 Suppressor and 830 IC Interface 9 ...

Page 7: ...ssor to gases The eluent together with the injected sample passes through a capil lary with a Teflon AFTM membrane contained in the degassing cell in which a vacuum has been created by a pump At the same time the pump draws CO2 free air the CO2 is removed by the CO2 Absorber Cartridge through the degassing cell The lower CO2 vapor pressure in the degassing cell compared with that in the capillary ...

Page 8: ...uent in 3 LED Power Lights up green when the pump is run ning 4 LED Status Lights up orange when the pump is running and the pressure in the vacu um chamber is too high or too low After the pump has been switched on it takes a few seconds for the vacuum to be established 5 LED Ready Lights up green when the pump is run ning and the pressure in the vacuum chamber is within the ideal working range 6...

Page 9: ...01EN 3 1 2 2 Rear view 853 CO2 Suppressor Figure 2 Rear view 853 CO2 Suppressor 10 Exhaust opening Exhaust Air is pumped out of the degassing cell through this opening 11 15V Mains connection 15V DC 12 Remote interface Remote For remote control by external devices 10 11 12 ...

Page 10: ... proce dure operation fault rectification and technical specifications of this in strument The Instructions for Use are organized as follows Section 1 Introduction General description of instrument parts and controls and safety notes Section 2 Installation Installation and connection of the instrument of the accessories and of the software Section 3 Operation Introduction to the operation Section ...

Page 11: ... a possible risk of death or injury to the user and possible damage to the instrument or its components by electric current Danger Warning This symbol indicates a possible risk of death or injury to the user and possible damage to the in strument or its components Attention This symbol indicates important in formation that you should read be fore continuing Information This symbol indicates additi...

Page 12: ... should neither be opened nor should components be removed from it as otherwise there is a risk of coming into contact with current carrying components Before opening the instrument always make sure that the plug has been pulled out Protection against electrostatic charges Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can be destroyed by a discharge Before you touch any electron...

Page 13: ...block in the Com pact IC With a modular system place it in the Separation Center like wise next to the detector block 2 2 Mains connection The 853 CO2 Suppressor is provided with a 15 V power supply from an external power supply 6 2152 020 1 Connection 853 Power supply Connect the external power supply 6 2152 020 to the 15V connection 15V DC of the 853 CO2 Suppressor 2 Mains connection Plug the ma...

Page 14: ...61 0040 of the 861 Advanced Compact IC The electrical connections of the system consisting of the 861 Ad vanced Compact IC and 853 CO2 Suppressor are shown in the follow ing diagram Figure 3 Connection between 853 CO2 Suppressor and 861 Ad vanced Compact IC The 853 CO2 Suppressor can be controlled by the system driver of the 861 Version 2 861 0040 in the PC program IC Net from Version 2 3 SR2 see ...

Page 15: ...nterface in the system Use Setup New devices Link to existing device to select the 830 IC Interface the 830 IC Interface must already have previously been added to the Workplace see IC Net Instructions for Use Section 5 The device symbol for the 830 IC Interfaces is added to the system 3 Open the Events setup tab Double click on the device symbol of the 830 IC Interfaces to open its configuration ...

Page 16: ...possible This is achieved by drawing the air through a 6 2837 000 CO2 Absorber Cartridge The CO2 Absorber Cartridge can become blocked by moisture This can be prevented by connecting a 6 2837 010 H2O Absorber Car tridge in front of it The cartridges are installed as follows 1 Remove caps Remove the sealing caps at the inlet and outlet of each cartridge 2 Connect CO2 Absorber Cartridge Insert the C...

Page 17: ...lay lights up green when the pump is running and the pressure in the vacuum chamber is within the working range 3 2 Control The 853 CO2 Suppressor is controlled by the PC program IC Net It is not included in the software as a separate device driver but is con trolled from other devices via a Remote line 3 2 1 Control via 861 Advanced Compact IC 2 861 0040 The 853 CO2 Suppressor is included in the ...

Page 18: ...p ressor 4 2 Chromatography problems Problem Cause Remedy Poor retention time reproducibility Leak in the instrument Blockage in flow path Contact Metrohm Service Check the capillary connections and replace any compressed capillaries Noisy or unstable baseline Leak in the instrument Blockage in flow path CO2 cartridge exhausted Vacuum pump faulty Contact Metrohm Service Check the capillary connect...

Page 19: ...ct Metrohm Service Regenerate the H2O Absorber Cartridge see Section 4 4 4 or 8 108 1046 Leaflet 4 4 Care and maintenance 4 4 1 Care The 853 CO2 Suppressor requires adequate care If it becomes excessi vely dirty then this could interfere with its functions and shorten the working life of its robust mechanism and electronics Spilt chemicals and solvents must be wiped up immediately The elec trical ...

Page 20: ...2O Absorber Cartridge is included up stream from it Regular regeneration see Section 4 4 4 of the H2O Ab sorber Cartridge increases the working life of the CO2 Absorber Car tridge Exhaustion The absorption capacity of the CO2 Absorber Cartridge is limited De pending on the working life and the laboratory surroundings the ab sorption capacity decreases with time This is indicated by a rising baseli...

Page 21: ... Suppressor Material Teflon AF Solvent resistance Very good resistance to most solvents excep tion PFCs Ambient temperature Nominal working range 5 45 C at max 85 rel humidity Storage 40 70 C Transport 40 70 C Power supply Voltage 100 240 V 10 Frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption 15 W Fuses Overload protection Safety specifications Construction Testing EN IEC UL 61010 1 CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 Protec...

Page 22: ...met EN IEC 61326 EN 55022 CISPR 22 Immunity to interference Standards met EN IEC 61326 EN IEC 61000 4 2 EN IEC 61000 4 3 EN IEC 61000 4 4 EN IEC 61000 4 5 EN IEC 61000 4 6 EN IEC 61000 4 11 EN IEC 61000 4 14 Housing Housing material Steel sheet enameled Width 130 mm Height 120 mm Depth 150 mm Weight Device Power Supply 2 2 kg 280 g ...

Page 23: ...idge L 110 mm d1 4 mm d2 7 mm 1 6 1808 190 Adapter tubing nozzle Luer For connecting the CO2 Absorber Car tridge and H2O Absorber Cartridge 1 6 2027 070 Cartridge holder Holder for the CO2 H2O Absorber Car tridges diameter d 25 0 mm 2 pieces 42 d 1 6 2128 180 Remote connection cable Connection cable 830 IC Interface 853 CO2 Suppressor 1 6 2143 230 Connection cable 861 761 853 1 6 2152 020 Power su...

Page 24: ...2 Suppressor 5 3 Optional accessories Order no Description 6 2744 014 PEEK pressure screw Spare part For connecting the CO2 Absorber Cartridge 26 6 2744 120 Coupling 1 16 Luer Spare part Connection piece between 6 2744 010 PEEK pressure screw and CO2 Absorber Cartridge 6 2621 080 Capillary cutter for plastic capillaries With 5 spare blades 55 118 22 ...

Page 25: ...ust be included as a part of the whole ion chromatography system whose most important components include the pumps separation columns detector and evaluation system in the all embracing validation of the whole system Please contact your local Metrohm agency in order to receive support in validating your 853 CO2 Suppressor It can also provide you with validation documentation which will help you to...

Page 26: ...the absence of guaranteed features the orderer has no rights or claims ex cept those mentioned above If damage of the packaging is evident on receipt of a consignment or if the goods show signs of transport damage after unpacking the carrier must be informed immediately and a written damage report demanded lack of an official damage report releases Metrohm from any liability to pay compensation If...

Page 27: ... 61000 4 6 EN IEC 61000 4 8 EN IEC 61000 4 11 EN IEC 61000 4 14 Namur Safety specifications EN IEC UL 61010 1 EN IEC 61010 2 081 CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 It has also been certified by ElectroSuisse which is member of the International Certification Body CB IEC The instrument meets the requirements of the CE mark as contained in the EU directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC and fulfils the following speci...

Page 28: ...ble Laboratory testing accompanies all phases of instrument development Software development Software development occurs in terms of the software life cycle Tests are per formed to detect programming errors and to assess the program s functional ity in a laboratory environment Components All components used in the Metrohm instruments have to satisfy the quality standards that are defined and imple...

Page 29: ...ions List II Immunity to interference 16 Information 5 Operation 11 Information on the Instructions for Use 4 Installation 7 Instructions for Use Ordering designation 18 Instructions for Use 8 853 1001 4 Instrument description 1 Instrument checks 7 Instrument setup 7 Introduction 1 IQ 19 ISO 9100 21 Konformitätserklärung 21 Leaks 6 LED 2 List of illustrations II Mains connection 6 7 Mains frequenc...