Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-1100 User manual

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

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1 • Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Introduction to Ion Chromatography (IC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Overview of the Dionex ICS-1100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.1 Safety Messages and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Safety and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4.1 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 • Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Operating Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1.2 Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.3 Component Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1.4 Right-Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.1.5 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2 Flow Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3 Chromeleon and Chromeleon Xpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.3.1 The Panel Tabset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.3.2 Software Control Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.3.3 System Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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2.4 System Component Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.4.1 Vacuum Degas Assembly (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.4.2 Eluent Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
2.4.3 Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
2.4.4 Injection Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
2.4.5 Auxiliary Valve (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
2.4.6 Column Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
2.4.7 Suppressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
2.4.8 DS6 Heated Conductivity Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
2.4.9 ER Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
3 • Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.1 Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.2 Turning On the System Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3.3 Connecting to Chromeleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.4 Set Up the Eluent Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.4.1 Prepare the Eluent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.4.2 Degas the Eluent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.4.3 Filter the Eluent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.4.4 Fill the Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.4.5 Set the Eluent Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.4.6 Connect the Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
3.5 Check All Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
3.6 Prime the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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3.7 Set System Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.8 Equilibrate the System and Verify Operational Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.9 Prepare Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.9.1 Collecting and Storing Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.9.2 Pretreating Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.9.3 Diluting Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.10 Loading and Injecting Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.10.1 Loading Samples with a Syringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.10.2 Loading Samples with a Vacuum Syringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.10.3 Loading Samples with an Autosampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.10.4 Injecting Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.11 Processing Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.11.1 Manual Sample Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.11.2 Automatic (Batch) Sample Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4 • Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.1 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.2 Troubleshooting Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.3 Liquid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.4 Pump Difficult to Prime or Loses Prime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.5 Pump Does Not Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.6 No Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.7 Erratic Flow/Pressure Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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4.8 Excessive System Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
4.9 Peak “Ghosting” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
4.10 Nonreproducible Peak Height or Retention Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
4.11 Abnormal Retention Time or Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
4.12 No Cell Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
4.13 High Cell Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
4.14 Baseline Noise or Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
4.15 Vacuum Degas Assembly Does Not Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
5•Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
5.1 Diagnostic and Calibration Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
5.1.1 Chromeleon Wellness Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
5.1.2 Calibrating the Conductivity Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
5.1.3 Calibrating the Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
5.1.4 Calibrating the Vacuum Degas Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
5.2 Isolating a Restriction in the Liquid Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
5.3 Replacing Tubing and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
5.4 Rebuilding the Injection Valve or Auxiliary Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
5.5 Replacing an Auxiliary Valve Pod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
5.6 Cleaning and Replacing the Pump Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
5.7 Replacing a Pump Piston Seal and Piston Rinse Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
5.8 Replacing a Pump Piston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
5.9 Replacing the Waste Valve or Priming Valve O-Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
5.10 Replacing the Conductivity Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

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5.11 Replacing the Suppressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
5.12 Replacing the Column Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.13 Replacing the Column Heater Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
5.14 Replacing the Eluent Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.15 Replacing the Leak Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
5.16 Priming the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
5.16.1 Priming the Eluent Lines with a Syringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
5.16.2 Priming with the Prime Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
5.17 Priming the Pump with Isopropyl Alcohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
5.18 Changing Main Power Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
A • Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
A.1 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
A.2 Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
A.3 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
A.4 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
A.5 Analytical Pump and Fluidics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
A.6 Eluent Regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
A.7 Detector Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
A.8 Conductivity Cell with Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
A.9 Injection Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
A.10 Auxiliary Valve (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
A.11 Vacuum Degas Assembly (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
A.12 Column Heater (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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A.13 Suppressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
A.14 Autosampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
A.15 System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
B • TTL and Relay Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
B.1 TTL and Relay Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
B.1.1 Selecting TTL Input Functions and Control Types . . . . . . . . .132
B.2 Controlling TTL and Relay Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
C • Reordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
D•FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
D.1 How do I hook up an autosampler? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
D.2 How do I print? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
D.3 Why are the retention times moving? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
D.4 How do I adjust retention times? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
D.5 When should I remake standards? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
D.6 When should I remake eluents? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
D.7 How do I start Chromeleon? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
D.8 How do I delete data? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
D.9 How do I back up data? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
D.10 How do I shut off the system? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
D.11 How do I store columns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
D.12 How do I know when a column is dirty? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

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D.13 How do I clean a column? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
D.14 Why is the conductivity high? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
D.15 How do I configure and operate the auxiliary valve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
E • Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
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1 • Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Ion Chromatography (IC)
The Thermo Scientific Dionex™ICS-1100 Ion Chromatography System (Dionex
ICS-1100) 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
standard solution. By comparing the data obtained from a sample to that obtained
from the known standard, sample ions can be identified and quantitated. The data
collection system, typically a computer running chromatography software,
produces a chromatogram (a plot of the detector output vs. time). The
chromatography software converts each peak in the chromatogram to a sample
concentration and produces a printout of the results.

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A typical IC analysis consists of six stages (see Figure 1-1).
1. Eluent Delivery
•Eluent, a liquid that helps to separate the sample ions, carries the
sample through the ion chromatography system. The Dionex ICS-
1100 is an isocratic delivery system. This means that the eluent
composition and concentration remain constant throughout the run.
2. Sample Injection
•The liquid sample is loaded into a sample loop either manually or
automatically (if an automated sampler is installed). When triggered,
the Dionex ICS-1100 injects the sample into the eluent stream.
•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.
Figure 1-1. Ion Analysis Process
Guard Column
Separator
Column
Pump
Conductivity
Cell
Injection
Valve
Suppressor
1. Eluent
Delivery
3. Separation
5. Detection
6. Data Analysis
Sample Loop
Sample
Eluent
4. Suppression
2. Sample
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3. Separation
•As the eluent and sample are pumped through the separator column,
the sample ions are separated. In the Dionex ICS-1100, the mode of
separation is called ion exchange. This is based on the premise that
different sample ions migrate through the IC column at different rates,
depending upon their interactions with the ion exchange sites.
4. Suppression
•After the eluent and sample ions leave the column, they flow through
a suppressor that selectively enhances detection of the sample ions
while suppressing the conductivity of the eluent.
5. Detection
•A conductivity cell measures the electrical conductance of the sample
ions as they emerge from the suppressor and produces a signal based
on a chemical or physical property of the analyte.
6. Data Analysis
•The conductivity cell transmits the signal to a data collection system.
•The data collection system (for the Dionex ICS-1100, this is the
Chromeleon™Chromatography Management System) identifies the
ions based on retention time, and quantifies each analyte by
integrating the peak area or peak height. The data is quantitated by
comparing the sample peaks in a chromatogram to those produced
from a standard solution. The results are displayed as a chromatogram
and the concentrations of ionic analytes can be automatically
determined and tabulated.

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1.2 Overview of the Dionex ICS-1100
The Dionex ICS-1100 is an integrated ion chromatography system containing a
pump, injection valve, and conductivity detector. Other system components,
including a guard column, separator column, and suppressor vary, depending on
the analyses to be performed.
The Dionex ICS-1100 can optionally be configured with a column heater for
temperature control of the column. An optional second high-pressure valve (6-
port or 10-port) can be installed for sample preparation applications.
The Dionex ICS-1100 contains a built-in ER Controller and pre-plumbed tubing
for operation in the RFIC-ER™(Reagent-Free™Ion Chromatography with Eluent
Regeneration) mode. RFIC-ER technology uses the suppressor to regenerate
returning eluent, allowing a single batch of eluent to be used for up to four weeks.
Dionex ICS-1100 operation is controlled remotely by a personal computer
running Windows®Vista or Windows XP and Chromeleon software (version 6.80
SR6a or later). Chromeleon also provides data acquisition and data processing
functions.
For communication between the Dionex ICS-1100 and Chromeleon, the Dionex
ICS-1100 is connected to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port on the computer or a
USB hub. For details, see the Dionex ICS-1100 installation instructions. Also
refer to Installing the Chromeleon Chromatography Management System with a
Dionex Ion Chromatograph (IC) (Document No. 031883).

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Chapter 1
Introduction Introduces ion analysis and theDionex ICS-1100; explains
the conventions used in this manual, including safety-
related information.
Chapter 2
Features Provides an overview of Dionex ICS-1100 operating
features and system components; introduces the
Chromeleon user interface.
Chapter 3
Operation and
Maintenance
Provides operating instructions and describes routine
preventive maintenance procedures.
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Lists problems, and presents step-by-step procedures for
how to isolate and eliminate the cause of each problem.
Chapter 5
Service Provides step-by-step instructions for routine service and
parts replacement procedures that the user can perform.
Appendix A
Specifications Lists the Dionex ICS-1100 specifications and installation
site requirements.
Appendix B
TTL and Relay
Control
Describes the Dionex ICS-1100 TTL and relay control
features.
Appendix C
Reordering
Information
Lists spare parts for the Dionex ICS-1100.
Appendix D
FAQ Provides answers to frequently asked questions about
Dionex ICS-1100 operation.

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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.
Messages d'avertissement en français
Appendix E
Glossary Defines terms commonly used in ion analysis.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. Also used to identify a situation or
practice that may seriously damage the instrument, but will not cause
injury.
Indicates that the function or process of the instrument may be
impaired. Operation does not constitute a hazard.
Signale une situation de danger immédiat qui, si elle n'est pas évitée,
entraînera des blessures graves à mortelles.
Signale une situation de danger potentiel qui, si elle n'est pas évitée,
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves à mortelles.
Signale une situation de danger potentiel qui, si elle n'est pas évitée,
pourrait entraîner des blessures mineures à modérées. Également
utilisé pour signaler une situation ou une pratique qui pourrait
gravement endommager l'instrument mais qui n'entraînera pas de
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Warnhinweise in Deutsch
Notes
Informational messages also appear throughout this manual. These are
labeled NOTE and are in bold type:
NOTE NOTES call attention to certain information. They
alert you to an unexpected result of an action,
suggest how to optimize instrument performance,
etc.
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.

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1.4 Safety and Regulatory Information
The Dionex ICS-1100 was manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific at the
following location: 527 Lakeside Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3603 U.S.A. The
Dionex ICS-1100 is designed for IC (ion chromatography) applications and
should not be used for any other purpose. Operation of a Dionex ICS-1100 in a
manner not specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific may result in personal injury. If
there is a question regarding appropriate usage, contact Technical Support for
Dionex products. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-346-6390. Outside the U.S.
and Canada, call the nearest Thermo Fisher Scientific office.
1.4.1 Safety Labels
The TUV T-Mark and cTUVus Mark safety labels and the CE Mark label
on the system indicate that it is in compliance with the following
standards:
EMC Susceptibility and Emissions
•EN 61326-1:2006
Safety
•CAN/CSA-C22.2 61010-1:2004
•UL 61010-1:2004
•EN 61010-1:2001
The symbols below appear on the Dionex ICS-1100 or on labels affixed to
the Dionex ICS-1100.
Alternating current
Primary protective conductor terminal
Secondary protective conductor terminal

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Power supply is on
Power supply is off
Hot surface
Indicates a potential hazard. Refer to the operator’s manual for
an explanation of the hazard and how to proceed.

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