Antec ALEXYS OR 100 User manual

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2382 NV Zoeterwoude
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ALEXYS OR 100 / 110
Organiser rack
user manual

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Declaration of conformity
We Antec Leyden B.V., Zoeterwoude, The Netherlands, declare that the product:
OR 110 organizer rack type 184
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following CE directives:
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use:
- Part 1: General Requirements IEC61010-1 2ed :2001
EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements
- Part 1: General Requirements EN61326-1:2006
Electromagnetic immunity EN61000-4-2:2009
EN61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010
EN61000-4-4:2012, EN61000-4-5:2006
EN61000-4-6:2009, EN61000-4-8:2010
EN61000-4-11:2004
Electromagnetic emission EN55011 (Class B): 2009 + A1:2010
EN61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 +A2:2009
EN61000-3-3:2008
RoHS directive (2011/65/EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances
WEEE directive (2012/19/EC) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Only use manufacturer-supplied cable(s) to connect with other devices. Thoroughly
connect shielding to common. Manufacturer will not accept any liability for damage,
direct or indirect, caused by connecting this instrument to devices and with cables
which do not meet relevant safety standards.
Zoeterwoude, The Netherlands, April 20th, 2016
Dr. N.J. Reinhoud (Managing Director)

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Intended use
For research purposes only. While clinical applications may be shown, this
instrument is not tested by the manufacturer to comply with the In Vitro Di-
agnostics Directive.
WEEE directive
All equipment of Antec Leyden which are subjected to the WEEE directive
shipped after August 13, 2005 are compliant with the WEEE marking re-
quirements. Such products are labelled with the “crossed out wheelie”, de-
picted on the left site.
The symbol on the product indicates that the product must not be
disposed as unsorted municipality waste.
Collection & recycling information
Please ship the instrument back to the manufacturer (Antec Leyden,
the Netherlands) at the end-of-life time of the product. The manufac-
turer will take care of the proper disposal and recycling of the instru-
ment at its facilities.
Shipping address for the end-of-life products:
Antec Leyden
Industrieweg 12
2382NV Zoeterwoude
The Netherlands
In case of questions, or if further information is required about the collec-
tion & recycling procedure, please contact your local distributor.
ROHS directive
Our instruments are currently exempt from the RoHS directive because
they fall under WEEE Annex IA categories 8 and 9, which includes medical

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devices and monitoring and control instruments. Nevertheless, we have
taken steps to eliminate all restricted substances from our products.

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Symbols
The following symbols are used on the rear panel and oven compartment
of the OR 100:
Consult the manual for further safety instructions
Frame or chassis ground terminal
The following pictograms are used in the OR 100/110 manual:
Caution
Caution, risk of electric shock or other electrical hazard (high volt-
age)

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Safety practices
The following safety practices are intended to ensure safe operation of the
equipment.
Electrical hazards
The removal of protective panels on the OR 100/110 can result in expo-
sure to potentially dangerous voltages. Therefore, disconnect the instru-
ment from all power sources before disassembly. Unqualified personnel
should not open the instrument.
Replace blown fuses with fuses of proper type and rating as stipulated on
the side panel and specified in the installation section of this manual. The
fuse holder is integrated in the mains connector. Ensure that the instru-
ment is never put in operation with fuses of a different type. This can
cause fire.
Connect the detector to a grounded AC power source, line voltage 100 –
240 VAC, frequency 50/60 Hz. The instrument should be connected to a

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protective earth via a ground socket. The power source should exhibit min-
imal power transients and fluctuations. Replace faulty or frayed power
cords.
The OR 100/110 is equipped with 8 AC power outlets at the back panel, di-
vided in two blocks of 4. The maximum power, which can be drawn from
these power outlets, is 1900 Watt at 240VAC, 960 Watt at 120V and 800
Watt at 100 VAC. The maximum rated power per outlet is 300 Watt.
Do not exceed the maximum rated power, this can cause fire or other po-
tentially dangerous situations. It is advised to use the outlets only to con-
nect ALEXYS system components, such as the LC 100 pump, AC 100
controller, AS 100 autosampler and DECADE II™electrochemical detec-
tor.
In case of the OR 100 (not applicable for OR 110) always have the silicone
tubing connected, which is in the ship kit, to the drain of the mobile phase
tray at the back side of the OR 100, to prevent leakage of solvents onto

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the electrical equipment below (LC 100 pump or AC 100 acquisition con-
troller).
Leakage of solvent on the connectors on the back of the electrical equip-
ment can lead to short circuit.
General precautions
Execute periodic leak checks on LC tubing and connections. Do not allow
flammable and/or toxic solvents to accumulate. Do not close or block

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drains. Follow a regulated, approved waste disposal program. Never dis-
pose of such products through the municipal sewage system.
Use of this product outside the scope of this manual may present
a hazard.
Spare parts and service availability
Manufacturer provides operational spare parts of the instrument and cur-
rent accessories for a period of five years after shipment of the final pro-
duction run of the instrument. Spare parts will be available after this five
years period on an ‘as available’ basis.
Manufacturer provides a variety of services to support her customers after
warranty expiration. Repair service can be provided on a time and material
basis. Contact your local supplier for servicing. Technical support and
training can be provided by qualified chemists on both contractual and as-
needed basis.

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Table of contents
Organiser rack.......................................................................................... i
user manual ............................................................................................. i
Symbols ..................................................................................................vi
Safety practices......................................................................................vii
Spare parts and service availability ........................................................ x
OR 100/110 organiser rack..................................................................... 12
Installation guide..................................................................................... 14
Unpacking............................................................................................. 14
Operating environment .........................................................................14
Installation - liquid connections.............................................................15
Electrical connections OR 100.............................................................. 22
Electrical connections OR 110.............................................................. 25
Powering up system..............................................................................29
Description of instrument....................................................................... 32
Front side.............................................................................................. 32
Back side............................................................................................... 34
Operation ................................................................................................. 35
OR 100/110 integrated dual-channel degasser.................................... 35
OR 100/110 integrated pulse damper...................................................38
Maintenance............................................................................................. 39
Precautions and system shutdown....................................................... 40
Trouble shooting guide .......................................................................... 42
Specifications ALEXYS OR 100/110 Organiser Rack .......................... 44
Accessories ............................................................................................. 45
Index......................................................................................................... 46

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C H A P T E R 1
OR 100/110 organiser rack
Congratulations on your purchase of the OR 100 or 110 organiser rack.
OR 100
The OR 100 is a multi-functional organiser rack for the ALEXYS 100 LC-
EC system. It is used to accommodate one or two LC 100 pumps, an AC
100 acquisition controller and mobile phase bottles and is equipped with
an integrated two-channel degasser and pulse damper (2 dampers op-
tional). Moreover, it has a power divider on the back panel to supply up to
8 external devices. All ALEXYS system components such as pump(s), au-
tosampler and DECADE II can be fed via the OR 100/110 power divider,
so only a single power cord is used to connect a complete ALEXYS LC-EC
system to a mains outlet. This construction prevents generation of ground
loops and ensures optimum performance of the ALEXYS 100 LC-EC sys-
tem. See figure 1 and cover page of this manual for a photograph of the
OR 100.
Fig. 1. Front view of the ALEXYS 100 LC-EC system with OR 100 organ-
iser rack, LC 100 pump, AC 100 controller and AS 100 autosampler.

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OR 110
The OR 110 is a multi-functional organiser rack for the ALEXYS systems
based on the LC 110 pump. It is equipped with an integrated two-channel
degasser and pulse damper. Moreover, it has a power divider on the back
panel to supply up to 8 external devices. All ALEXYS system components
such as pump(s), autosampler and DECADE II can be fed via the OR
100/110 power divider, so only a single power cord is used to connect a
complete ALEXYS LC-EC system to a mains outlet. This construction pre-
vents generation of ground loops and ensures optimum performance of the
ALEXYS LC-EC system.
Fig. 2. Front view of OR 110 organiser rack (top). ALEXYS LC-EC system
with LC 110 pumps.

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C H A P T E R 2
Installation guide
Unpacking
Inspect the transport box for possible damage as it arrives. Immediately in-
form the transport company in case of damage, otherwise she may not ac-
cept any responsibility. Keep the transport box as it is designed for opti-
mum protection during transport and it may be needed again. Carefully un-
pack the instrument and inspect it for completeness and possible damage.
Contact your supplier in case of damage or if not all marked items on the
checklist are included.
Prior to shipment, your OR 100/110 has been inspected and tested to en-
sure the best possible performance. The results of these tests are summa-
rized in the Certificate of Performance shipped with the OR 100/110.
Operating environment
Install the OR 100/110 and ALEXYS LC-EC System in an area, which
meets the environmental conditions listed in Table I. Place the OR 100/110
on a flat and smooth surface.
Table I. Environmental conditions.
Parameter
Requirement
Storage temperature
0 –50 oC
Storage humidity
0 –80%, non-condensing
Operating temperature
10 –35 oC
Operating humidity
20 –80%, non-condensing
The OR 100/110 has a drain at the bottom plate located at the front side
under the pulse damper. This drain is to dispose of liquids due to possible
internal leakage of the pulse damper or degasser. Do not close or block
this drain.
The manufacturer will not accept any liability for damage, direct or indirect,
caused by connecting this instrument to devices that do not meet the rele-
vant EMC and safety standards. The pump connected to the system
should be specifically designed for use in LC and capable of delivering

CHAPTER 2 Installation guide 15
flow rates typically in the range between 1 μL/min up to 10 mL/min. Use of
this product outside the scope of this manual may present a hazard.
Do NOT connect OR 100/110 to mains until the entire installation pro-
cedure is completed.
Installation - liquid connections
This section is NOT a complete installation description for a complete
ALEXYS LC-EC System. It describes the installation of the OR 100 / 110
and related liquid and electrical connections only. For a complete installa-
tion procedure of ALEXYS LC-EC system consult the user manual of all
system components (pump, autosampler etc.) and the installation manual
provided in the ALEXYS connection kit.
For installation of the LC connections on the OR 100 / 110 the appro-
priate LC connection kit is required containing a complete set of
tubing and fittings.
Unpacking of OR 100/110
Unpack the OR 100 /100 in the following way. Lift it from its box by both
hands as illustrated in Fig. 3 and put it on a suitable location meeting

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specifications as described in the section operating environment.
Fig. 3. Lift instruction OR 100 organiser rack (left side) and OR 110 (right-
side).
Installation of OR 100
The installation procedure of the OR 100 consists of the following steps:
1. Remove the aluminium covers in front of the pulse damper and degas-
ser to avoid scratches on pump and controller during installation. Gen-
tly pull on the covers until they release (snap-in connectors).
2. Put the LC 100 pump into the OR 100 organiser rack with its feet into
the holes of the alignment plate as depicted in Fig. 4.
3. Stack the AC 100 acquisition controller on top of the LC 100 pump
(see Fig. 5.).
Fig. 4. Stacking LC 100 pump on OR 100 organiser rack.

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5. If ordered, position the AS 100 autosampler and DECADE II LC-EC
workstation at the right side of the OR 100 with a distance between the
instruments of a few centimetres. Align the back panels of the equip-
ment as depicted in Fig. 5.
Fig. 5. Top view of the ALEXYS LC-EC system (schematic).Circle indi-
cates location of OR 100 drain on mobile phase tray.
6. Verify that the silicone tubing is connected, which is in the ship kit, to
the drain of the mobile phase tray at the back side of the OR 100/110,

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to prevent leakage of solvents onto the electrical equipment below (LC
100 pump or AC 100 acquisition controller).
7. Connect Teflon tubing (part 180.0204) with solvent filter to make a low
pressure connection between mobile phase reservoir and degasser.
8. Connect tubing (part 180.0206) from degasser to pump inlet (see Fig.
6). Only use supplied nut/ferrule set (part 180.1550/180.1552) pro-
vided in the ship kit to connect tubing to degasser.
9. Connect 0.02” ID stainless steel tubing (part 180.0210) to make a high
pressure connection between pump and pulse damper. Only use sup-
plied nut/ferrule set (for pump: part 182.0404/182.0406, pulse damper:
part 180.1554/180.1556).
Further details on installation of all liquid connections are in user
manual of the LC connection kit.
Fig. 6. LC connections OR 100/110.
CAUTION: Never push the solvent through the channel
Installation of OR 110

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The installation procedure of the OR 110 consists of the following steps:
1. In case the OR 110 was ordered as a part of the ALEXYS system
based on the new LC 110 pump: Remove the aluminium instru-
ment support on the bottom of the unit. This can be achieved by
removing the two Allen/hex screws on the left side panel which fix
the aluminium support to the OR 110 housing (see figure 2). In

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case the OR 110 is not used in combination with an ALEXYS sys-
tem do not remove the aluminium support.
2. Position the system components and OR 110 as displayed in fig-
ure 7 or 8, with a distance of a few centimetres between the equip-
ment.
Fig. 7. ALEXYS system with one pump and AS 100 (top) or AS 110
(bottom) autosampler.