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Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System Operator’s ManualDocument No. 065289Revision 03 October 2012

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Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System90 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.3 Replacing Tubing and FittingsThe Dionex ICS-1100 is plumbed with the tubing and tu

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 915.4 Rebuilding the Injection Valve or Auxiliary ValveThermo Fisher Scientific recommends rebuilding the injection valv

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System92 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.5 Replacing an Auxiliary Valve PodThis procedure describes how to replace the mechan

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 934. Unscrew the black locking ring on the front of the valve (see Figure 5-5) and remove the ring.5. Grasp the front of

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System94 Doc. 065289-03 10/129. Push the pod into the holder until it clicks into place. Replace the black locking

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 955.6 Cleaning and Replacing the Pump Check ValvesA dirty check valve causes erratic flow rates and pressures. In additi

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System96 Doc. 065289-03 10/126. If you are installing new cartridges (P/N 045994) in the existing check valve housi

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 975.7 Replacing a Pump Piston Seal and Piston Rinse SealA damaged seal allows leakage past the piston, as well as leakag

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System98 Doc. 065289-03 10/125. Place the head (front end down) on a clean work surface and lift off the spacer to

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 996. The piston does not come off as part of the pump head assembly because it is captured by a magnetic retention syste

Doc. 065289-03 10/12 11 • Introduction1.1 Introduction to Ion Chromatography (IC)The Thermo Scientific Dionex™ ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System (Dio

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System100 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Removing the Piston Seal from the Head1. Fill the head cavity with deionized water by

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 101Reinstalling the Head and PistonThermo Fisher Scientific recommends reinstalling the head and piston as a single asse

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System102 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.9 Replacing the Waste Valve or Priming Valve O-RingA damaged O-ring causes leakage

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 1034. If the O-ring is removed with the valve knob in Step 3, pull the O-ring off the end of the knob (see Figure 5-11).

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System104 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.10 Replacing the Conductivity Cell1. Turn off the Dionex ICS-1100 power.2. Open the

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 1055. Slide the new cell assembly straight into the opening in the component panel until it stops and the cell cover is

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System106 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.11 Replacing the SuppressorRefer to the suppressor manual for guidance about when t

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 10711. Align the top of the suppressor with the guide line printed on the component panel (see Figure 5-15) and align th

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System108 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Figure 5-16. Dionex ICS-1100 Column Heater Cover Removedd. Remove the columns from t

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 109a. Open the Wellness Panel (see Section 5.1.1) and click Calibration Details.b. Under Column Heater Calibration Value

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System2 Doc. 065289-03 10/12A typical IC analysis consists of six stages (see Figure 1-1).1. Eluent Delivery • Elue

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System110 Doc. 065289-03 10/127. Disconnect the heat exchanger outlet line from the guard column inlet.8. Use an Al

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 1116. Pull the valve straight out from the component panel and begin pulling the attached cable out of the opening in th

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System112 Doc. 065289-03 10/1212. Align the new valve on the component panel with the liquid ports facing up and at

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 1137. Connect the cable from the new leak sensor (P/N 058053) to the Dionex ICS-1100 cable. 8. Feed the cables back insi

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System114 Doc. 065289-03 10/123. Open the priming valve by turning it one-quarter to one-half turn counterclockwise

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 1155.16.2 Priming with the Prime ButtonNOTE Perform this procedure after priming the eluentlines (see Section 5.16.1).1.

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System116 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.17 Priming the Pump with Isopropyl AlcoholNOTE Prime the pump heads with isopropyl

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 1178. Close the waste valve. Do not overtighten.9. Select the flow rate required for the analysis.10. In the Pump Settin

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System118 Doc. 065289-03 10/123. Replace the two fuses in the holder with new IEC 127 fast-blow fuses rated 3.15 am

Doc. 065289-03 10/12 119A • SpecificationsA.1 ElectricalA.2 PhysicalMain Power 100 to 240 Vac, 50 to 60 Hz (Auto-sensing power supply; no manual volta

1 • IntroductionDoc. 065289-03 10/12 33. Separation• As the eluent and sample are pumped through the separator column, the sample ions are separated.

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System120 Doc. 065289-03 10/12A.3 EnvironmentalA.4 Front PanelA.5 Analytical Pump and FluidicsOperatingTemperature4

A • SpecificationsDoc. 065289-03 10/12 121Pressure Ripple <1% at 13.8 MPa (2000 psi) and 1.0 mL/minEluent On/OffValveStandard featurePiston SealWas

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System122 Doc. 065289-03 10/12A.6 Eluent RegenerationA.7 Detector ElectronicsEluentRegenerationOptional feature; RF

A • SpecificationsDoc. 065289-03 10/12 123A.8 Conductivity Cell with Heat ExchangerA.9 Injection ValveFull-ScaleOutput Ranges• Digital signal range: 0

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System124 Doc. 065289-03 10/12A.10 Auxiliary Valve (Optional)A.11 Vacuum Degas Assembly (Optional) A.12 Column Heat

A • SpecificationsDoc. 065289-03 10/12 125A.13 SuppressorsChemicalSuppression2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed typesDisplacemen

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System126 Doc. 065289-03 10/12A.14 AutosamplerA.15 System SoftwareVoid Volume SRS 300 (4 mm): <50 LSRS 300 (2 m

A • SpecificationsDoc. 065289-03 10/12 127Data TrendingPlotsNumerical device parameters can be plottedVirtual ColumnSimulator• Evaluation mode: Standa

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System128 Doc. 065289-03 10/12CustomizedReportingStandard feature; unlimited report workbooksAutomatedSystemQualifi

Doc. 065289-03 10/12 129B • TTL and Relay ControlB.1 TTL and Relay ConnectionsA 12-pin connector strip for TTL/relay control is located on the Dionex

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System4 Doc. 065289-03 10/121.2 Overview of the Dionex ICS-1100The Dionex ICS-1100 is an integrated ion chromatogra

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System130 Doc. 065289-03 10/12The outputs can be used to control functions in external devices such as an autosampl

B • TTL and Relay ControlDoc. 065289-03 10/12 131b. Plug the connector into the 12-pin connector on the Dionex ICS-1100 rear panel.c. Connect the wire

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System132 Doc. 065289-03 10/12B.1.1 Selecting TTL Input Functions and Control TypesTo select TTL input functions an

B • TTL and Relay ControlDoc. 065289-03 10/12 133• Normal Edge: In normal edge operation, the negative (falling) edge of a signal turns on the functio

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System134 Doc. 065289-03 10/12B.2 Controlling TTL and Relay OutputsThe Dionex ICS-1100 provides two TTL outputs and

Doc. 065289-03 10/12 135C • Reordering InformationPart Number ItemReservoirs046548 2-L plastic reservoir assembly (includes stopper and cap)039164 4-L

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System136 Doc. 065289-03 10/12061947 Auxiliary valve pod assembly (6-port valve)061948 Auxiliary valve pod assembly

C • Reordering InformationDoc. 065289-03 10/12 137Preventive Maintenance Kits057954 Dionex ICS-1100 Preventive Maintenance Kit060581 Dionex AS Prevent

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Doc. 065289-03 10/12 139D•FAQD.1 How do I hook up an autosampler?For instructions on how to connect the Dionex ICS-1100 to an autosampler, refer to th

1 • IntroductionDoc. 065289-03 10/12 51.3 About This ManualThe electronic version (i.e., PDF file) of this operator’s manual contains numerous hyperte

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System140 Doc. 065289-03 10/12D.6 When should I remake eluents?Eluents should be remade every two or three weeks. D

D•FAQDoc. 065289-03 10/12 141D.13 How do I clean a column?See the troubleshooting section of the column manual.D.14 Why is the conductivity high?Possi

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Doc. 065289-03 10/12 143E • GlossaryAnalytical ColumnSynonymous with Separator Column.Band SpreadingThe broadening of the sample band as it travels th

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System144 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Cell Constant (k)A factor determined experimentally by measuring the conductance (G)

E • GlossaryDoc. 065289-03 10/12 145of relatively clean sample. This allows large volumes of sample to be injected, lowering concentration detection l

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System146 Doc. 065289-03 10/12PackingThe material that fills a chromatographic column; usually a resin or silica-ba

E • GlossaryDoc. 065289-03 10/12 147Siemens (S)Unit measure of conductance; the reciprocal of the electrical resistance of a solution.SuppressorA devi

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Doc. 065289-03 10/12 Index-1AAir particulate samples, 48Alarm conditions, 61 – 67See also Error messagesAmbient temperature, 78Analog output, 1

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System6 Doc. 065289-03 10/121.3.1 Safety Messages and NotesThis manual contains warnings and precautionary statemen

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography SystemIndex-2 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Cation separations, 47CellSee Conductivity cellCell calibration, 84Check v

IndexDoc. 065289-03 10/12 Index-3Calibration, 122Cell drive, 122Control and data evaluation, 122Linearity, 122Range, 122Resolution, 122Temperat

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography SystemIndex-4 Doc. 065289-03 10/12GGhosting, 74Guard column, 16HHardware not present error, 62Heater, column

IndexDoc. 065289-03 10/12 Index-5OOffsetting background conductivity, 46Operating features, 11Operating humidity, 120Operating rangesCell heate

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography SystemIndex-6 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Programs (Chromeleon), 25Controlling an autosampler, 51Pulse damper, 20, 2

IndexDoc. 065289-03 10/12 Index-7Sample processing, 38, 52 – 53Batch, 38, 53Manual, 38, 52With Chromeleon, 52 – 53SamplesCollecting and storing

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography SystemIndex-8 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Replacement procedure, 106Suppressor alarmsSuppressor not connected, 66Sup

IndexDoc. 065289-03 10/12 Index-9Troubleshooting, 70ValveSee Auxiliary valveSee Eluent valveSee Injection valveSee Waste valveWWarranty, voidin

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1 • IntroductionDoc. 065289-03 10/12 7Warnhinweise in DeutschNotesInformational messages also appear throughout this manual. These are labeled NOTE an

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System8 Doc. 065289-03 10/121.4 Safety and Regulatory InformationThe Dionex ICS-1100 was manufactured by Thermo Fis

1 • IntroductionDoc. 065289-03 10/12 9Power supply is onPower supply is offHot surfaceIndicates a potential hazard. Refer to the operator’s manual for

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Doc. 065289-03 10/12 112•FeaturesThis chapter describes key Dionex ICS-1100 features and introduces the Chromeleon user interface.2.1 Operating Featur

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System12 Doc. 065289-03 10/12 Figure 2-2. Status LEDsLED Label If On (Green) If FlashingLoadInjection valve is in

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 132.1.2 Top CoverFigure 2-3 illustrates the top cover of the Dionex ICS-1100.Reservoir StorageThe Dionex ICS-1100 top

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System14 Doc. 065289-03 10/122.1.3 Component PanelFigure 2-4 shows the user-accessible components installed on the

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 15Pressure TransducerThe pressure transducer measures the system backpressure.Leak SensorThe leak sensor is installed

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System16 Doc. 065289-03 10/12SuppressorThe suppressor reduces the eluent conductivity and enhances the conductivity

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 172.1.4 Right-Side PanelFigure 2-5 illustrates the RFIC-ER compartment on the right side of the Dionex ICS-1100.The c

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System18 Doc. 065289-03 10/12special eluent bottle, etc.) required for RFIC-ER operation. For more information, ref

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 19USB ConnectorsA USB receptacle is provided to allow connection to the Chromeleon computer. Two USB ports are provid

Doc. 065289-03 10/12 i1 • Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 Introduction to

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System20 Doc. 065289-03 10/122.2 Flow SchematicsThe following figures illustrate the liquid flow path through a Dio

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 21Figure 2-7. Dionex ICS-1100 Flow Schematic: Standard ConfigurationOUTWASTEOUTOUTWAS TEOUTOUTININPUMPHEADOUTININGUA

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System22 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Flow Description for RFIC-ER Mode• Eluent from the eluent reservoir flows first thro

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 23Figure 2-8. Dionex ICS-1100 Flow Schematic: RFIC-ER ModeOUTOUTOUTWA STEOUTOUTININPUMPHEADOUTININGUARDSUPPRESSORHEA

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System24 Doc. 065289-03 10/122.3 Chromeleon and Chromeleon XpressThe Dionex ICS-1100 is controlled by a PC configur

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 25• A Sequence Control panel lets you define and run sequences (groups of sample injections to be analyzed in the ord

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System26 Doc. 065289-03 10/122.4 System Component DetailsThis section provides details about Dionex ICS-1100 system

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 27Select the Options tab (see Figure 2-10)..Figure 2-10. Server Configuration Properties: Degas Options Degas Option

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System28 Doc. 065289-03 10/122.4.2 Eluent Valve2.4.3 PumpThe Dionex ICS-1100 pump is a microprocessor-based isocrat

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 29Secondary Pump HeadThe secondary pump head delivers eluent to the remainder of the chromatography system (the injec

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography Systemii Doc. 065289-03 10/122.4 System Component Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System30 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Pressure TransducerFlow exiting the secondary pump head is directed to the pressure tr

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 31Eluent flows through either the Load or Inject path, depending on the valve position.• In the Load position, sample

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System32 Doc. 065289-03 10/122.4.5 Auxiliary Valve (Optional)The auxiliary valve is a high-pressure Rheodyne valve.

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 332.4.6 Column Heater (Optional)The column heater provides temperature control for the separator and guard column. Th

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System34 Doc. 065289-03 10/122.4.7 SuppressorThe suppressor reduces the eluent conductivity and enhances the conduc

2 • FeaturesDoc. 065289-03 10/12 35DS6 Heated Conductivity Cell ComponentsThe cell front cover provides CELL IN and CELL OUT fittings for connecting t

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Doc. 065289-03 10/12 373 • Operation and MaintenanceThis chapter describes routine operating and maintenance procedures for the Dionex ICS-1100.The Di

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System38 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Sample Processing OverviewSamples can be run manually (one at a time), or they can be

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 393.2 Turning On the System PowerPress the power switch on the Dionex ICS-1100 rear panel (see Figur

ContentsDoc. 065289-03 10/12 iii3.7 Set System Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463.8 Equilibrate the S

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System40 Doc. 065289-03 10/123.3 Connecting to ChromeleonNOTE If you are beginning operation of a Dionex ICS-1100th

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 41Figure 3-4. Dionex ICS-1100 Control Panel on the Chromeleon Panel Tabset

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System42 Doc. 065289-03 10/123.4 Set Up the Eluent ReservoirNOTE If you plan to operate the system in the RFIC-ER m

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 436. Install an end-line filter on the eluent line (see Section 3.4.3).7. (Optional) Pressurize the

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System44 Doc. 065289-03 10/123.4.6 Connect the ReservoirIf it is not already connected, connect the ELUENT BOTTLE O

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 453.6 Prime the Pump1. Verify that the priming valve on the primary pump head (see Figure 3-6) is cl

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System46 Doc. 065289-03 10/123.7 Set System Operating ConditionsNOTE This section is an overview of the steps neede

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 47• If the pressure is less than the expected amount, gas may be trapped in the system. To release t

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System48 Doc. 065289-03 10/12time. Refrigerating the samples at 4C (39 F) will reduce, but not eliminate, bacter

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 493.10 Loading and Injecting SamplesNOTE Samples can be injected using either the standardinjection

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography Systemiv Doc. 065289-03 10/124.8 Excessive System Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System50 Doc. 065289-03 10/123.10.1 Loading Samples with a Syringe1. Make sure the injection port on the Dionex ICS

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 513.10.2 Loading Samples with a Vacuum Syringe1. Disconnect the waste line from port W (6) of the in

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System52 Doc. 065289-03 10/123.10.4 Injecting SamplesAfter loading the sample in the sample loop, use one of the fo

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 53Saving Manual Data NOTE Chromeleon Xpress does not allow data to be saved.If you are using Chromel

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System54 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Summary of Automatic Sample Processing1. Complete the instructions in Section 3.2 thro

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 55c. Click Next > and select the in a new sequence via Sequence Wizard option. d. Click Next >

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System56 Doc. 065289-03 10/12• Check the waste container daily and empty when needed.Weekly• Once a week, check flu

3 • Operation and MaintenanceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 57• If a Dionex AS-DV Autosampler is installed, replace the tip and tubing. The Dionex AS-DV Prevent

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Doc. 065289-03 10/12 594 • TroubleshootingThis chapter is a guide to troubleshooting minor issues that may arise during operation of the Dionex ICS-11

ContentsDoc. 065289-03 10/12 v5.11 Replacing the Suppressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065.12 Replacing th

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System60 Doc. 065289-03 10/12The table below lists the most frequently observed Dionex ICS-1100 error messages. For

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 614.2 Troubleshooting Error MessagesThis error occurs when the column heater temperature is higher than the ma

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System62 Doc. 065289-03 10/12To troubleshoot:1. Retry the calibration.2. If calibration still fails, the vacuum deg

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 63To troubleshoot:1. If a sequence is being executed, terminate the sequence by selecting Batch > Stop in C

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System64 Doc. 065289-03 10/12This error indicates a problem in the pump controller electronics.To troubleshoot:Cont

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 65 If the system pressure falls below the low pressure limit, the pump stops and this error message appears. P

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System66 Doc. 065289-03 10/12This error occurs if you turn on the suppressor and the Dionex ICS-1100 cannot establi

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 67This error occurs when, in order to maintain the selected current, the Dionex ICS-1100 is required to apply

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System68 Doc. 065289-03 10/124.3 Liquid Leaks• Leaking fittingLocate the source of the leak. Tighten or, if necessa

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 69• Leaking pressure transducer1. Make sure the liquid line connections into the pressure transducer are tight

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography Systemvi Doc. 065289-03 10/12A.13 Suppressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System70 Doc. 065289-03 10/124.4 Pump Difficult to Prime or Loses PrimeExcessive pressure fluctuations (more than 3

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 713. Verify that the Degas check box is selected.4. Check the Degas settings. Select either the Monitor option

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System72 Doc. 065289-03 10/124.5 Pump Does Not Start• No power (front Power LED indicator is not lit)Check that the

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 73• Flow rate is set to 0Set the flow rate from the Dionex ICS-1100 Control panel in Chromeleon.• Eluent valve

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System74 Doc. 065289-03 10/12If you have trouble isolating the restriction, refer to Section 5.2.• Plugged or damag

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 75• Incorrect or contaminated eluentRemake the eluent. If the system is not operating in the RFIC-ER mode, ref

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System76 Doc. 065289-03 10/12• Contaminated or degraded sampleTake appropriate precautions when preparing and stori

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 77guidance. Suppressor manuals are included on the Thermo Scientific Reference Library DVD (P/N 053891). • Sam

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System78 Doc. 065289-03 10/124.14 Baseline Noise or Drift• Flow system leak; erratic baselineCheck all fittings and

4 • TroubleshootingDoc. 065289-03 10/12 79• Cell above or below temperatureContact Thermo Fisher Scientific for assistance.• Damaged piston sealReplac

ContentsDoc. 065289-03 10/12 viiD.13 How do I clean a column? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141D.14 Why is the c

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System80 Doc. 065289-03 10/124. Under Degas, verify that the Always Off option is not selected. If it is, select on

Doc. 065289-03 10/12 815•ServiceThis chapter describes Dionex ICS-1100 service and repair procedures that the user can perform. All procedures not inc

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System82 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.1.1 Chromeleon Wellness Panel OverviewNOTE Do not open a System Wellness Control pan

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 83Use the Wellness Panel to perform the following functions:• Calibrate the pump flow rate• Calibrate the vacuum degas a

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System84 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.1.2 Calibrating the Conductivity CellWhen to Calibrate• After every 6 months of use

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 85After calibration, the conductivity reading should be 147.00 ± 2 S and the cell constant should be between 120 and 18

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System86 Doc. 065289-03 10/125.1.3 Calibrating the Flow RateWhen to CalibrateIf you run the Dionex ICS-1100 Operati

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 875.1.4 Calibrating the Vacuum Degas AssemblyWhen to Calibrate• After every 6 months of use 1. Open the Dionex ICS-1100

Dionex ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System88 Doc. 065289-03 10/12Figure 5-2. Dionex ICS-1100 Flow Schematic: Standard ConfigurationOUTWASTEOUTOUTWAS T

5•ServiceDoc. 065289-03 10/12 89Figure 5-3. Dionex ICS-1100 Flow Schematic: RFIC-ER ModeOUTOUTOUTWA STEOUTOUTININPUMPHEADOUTININGUARDSUPPRESSORHEAT E