Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-900 User manual

Dionex ICS-900 Ion Chromatography System
Installation and Quick Start Instructions
Document No. 065214
Revision 02
January 2012

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Dionex ICS-900 Installation and Quick Start
Instructions
This manual provides instructions for the initial
installation of the Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-
900 Ion Chromatography System.
An Installation Checklist is provided at the end of
this manual (see page 21). While performing the
installation, record each completed step on the
checklist. When you finish, use the checklist to
verify that all steps were performed.
Facility Requirements
Additional Documentation
This manual provides installation and plumbing
instructions for the Thermo Scientific Dionex
suppressor and columns, and setup instructions for
Displacement Chemical Regeneration (DCR). For
additional information (operation,
troubleshooting, applications, etc.), refer to the
appropriate product manual. The manuals are
provided on the Thermo Scientific Reference
Library DVD (P/N 053891), located in the Dionex
ICS-900 Ship Kit (P/N 067768).
For details about suppressor operating pressure
requirements, refer to the flier Backpressure Coil
Pressure Test for Dionex Suppressors (Document
No. 031759) (shipped with the suppressor).
Unpack the Dionex ICS-900
1. Open the shipping box and remove the foam
and the shipped items (bottles, Certificate of
Conformity, Ship Kit, etc.) from the top of the
box (see Figure 1).
2. Using the cardboard side handles, carefully
lift the Dionex ICS-900 out of the box (see
Figure 2) and set it on the workbench.
Main Power 90 to 265 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
(Auto-sensing power supply;
no manual voltage or
frequency adjustment
required)
Operating
Temperature 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F)
Humidity 5% to 95% relative humidity,
noncondensing
Site Draft-free, away from air
conditioning and heating vents
Workbench Sturdy, vibration-free. Allow
at least 15 cm (6 in) behind the
Dionex ICS-900 for power
connections and ventilation
Deionized Water ASTM Type I (18-megohm)
filtered, deionized water for
eluent and regenerant
Figure 1. Opened shipping box
Figure 2. Removing the Dionex ICS-900 from the box

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3. Remove the cardboard and foam cradle.
4. Remove the polyethylene bag.
5. Inspect the Dionex ICS-900 for any shipping
damage.
Connect a Thermo Scientific
Dionex AS Autosampler
(Optional)
1. Place the AS to the left of the Dionex ICS-900
on the workbench.
2. Route the needle seal line that extends from
the inject port in the AS through the
autosampler right side slot (see Figure 3) and
then through the Dionex ICS-900 left side
slot to the Dionex ICS-900 injection valve.
3. Connect the needle seal line to port Son the
injection valve (see Figure 4).
4. Notice the green waste line connected to port
Won the injection valve. This line is routed to
the Dionex ICS-900 rear panel through the
tubing chase. It must be shortened and
rerouted to the AS drip tray:
a. Pull the green waste line back through the
tubing chase to the front of the Dionex
ICS-900.
b. Cut this line to shorten it to 30 cm (12 in).
c. Bend the shortened line about 5 mm
(0.2 in) from the end (to ensure it stays in
the AS drip tray). When bending the
tubing, be sure not to restrict the inner
diameter.
d. Push the end into the small round opening
on the right side of the AS drip tray (see
Figure 3).
NOTE After the AS is configured for use with the
Dionex ICS-900 (see page 9), all AS injec-
tion types are supported. In addition, all
injection valve commands (whether issued
from Chromeleon™, Chromeleon Xpress,
or the AS front panel) can control the injec-
tion valve.
Figure 3. AS Autosampler drip tray
The needle seal line from the
autosampler inject port to the
Dionex ICS-900 injection valve is
specially constructed. It consists of
two tubes (one inside the other) that
are sealed at the end. This seal must
be maintained.
In addition, the line is calibrated for
use with the Dionex ICS-900. To
ensure correct autosampler
function, do not cut this line or
replace it with a different line.
Insert the waste line
from the Dionex
ICS-900 injection
Route autosampler
needle seal line to
Dionex ICS-900
injection valve
Figure 4. Dionex ICS-900 injection valve
Make sure the injection valve waste
line is not elevated above the
injection valve at any point between
the valve and the autosampler drip
tray.
Autosampler
Needle Seal
Line
Waste Line

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Connect a Thermo Scientific
Dionex AS40 Automated
Sampler (Optional)
1. Place the AS40 to the left of the Dionex
ICS-900 on the workbench.
2. Route the outlet line from the AS40 through
the Dionex ICS-900 left side slot to the
injection valve.
3. Connect the outlet line from the AS40 to
port S on the injection valve (see Figure 5).
4. Locate the relay control cable (P/N 047946)
supplied with the AS40.
5. Remove the 2-position connector plug from
the pair of wires labeled LOAD on the relay
control cable.
6. Locate the 12-position connector plug
(P/N 923686) in the Dionex ICS-900 Ship Kit
(see Figure 6).
7. Attach the red wire from the relay control
cable to the first position on the plug, and
attach the green wire to the second position.
To attach a wire to the plug, strip the end of
the wire (if necessary), insert it into the plug,
and use a screwdriver to tighten the locking
screw.
When attaching wires to the connector
plug, be careful not to allow stray
strands of wire to short to the adjoining
position on the connector.
8. Plug the 12-position connector plug into the
TTL and relay connector on the Dionex
ICS-900 rear panel (see Figure 7). Make sure
the wires connect to the RELAY OUT 1 pins.
9. Plug the AS40 relay control cable's 10-
position connector plug into the RELAY
CONTROL connector on the AS40 rear panel
(see Figure 7).
Unpack the PC
(If supplied by Thermo Fisher
Scientific)
1. Remove the PC and all documentation from
the PC box and place them on a workbench.
2. Follow the instructions in the PC installation
guide to connect the PC components.
Figure 5. Dionex ICS-900 injection valve
Figure 6. 12-position connector plug
AS40
Sample
Outlet Line
Locking
Screws
Connect green wire here
Connect red wire here
Figure 7. Example AS40 Automated Sampler
connection
Relay Control Cable
RELAY CONTROL
READY OUT
GND
F2
LOAD
GND GND
CBL PRESENT
GND
+5VDC<50Ma
GND
AS40 Rear Panel
ICS-900 Rear Panel
TTL/Relay Connector
red
green
1
2
(+)
TTL OUT
1
2
TTL GND
(-)
1
2
3
4
TTL IN
(+)
1
2
RELAY
OUT
red green
Load

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Install the Software
If you purchased Chromeleon or Chromeleon
Xpress and a PC from Thermo Fisher Scientific,
omit this section and go directly to “Start the
Chromeleon Server” on page 5.
1. Refer to http://www.thermoscientific.com./
dionex to verify that the PC meets current
system specifications.
2. For a local PC: Log onto Windows®XP or
Windows®2000 as an administrator.
For a network PC: Log on as a user with local
PC administrator privileges.
3. Verify that at least 250 MB of free disk space
is available on the drive on which you plan to
install Chromeleon or Chromeleon Xpress.
Chromeleon only: More than 250 MB may
be needed to store the large amounts of data
that Chromeleon can generate. Data can also
be stored at a different location (for example,
on a network).
4. Insert the Chromeleon CD-ROM into the PC
drive.
5. On the Chromeleon Setup screen (see
Figure 8), click Install Chromeleon and
follow the on-screen instructions.
If the Setup screen does not appear
automatically, go to the Autorun folder on the
Chromeleon CD-ROM and double-click
autorun.
6. When asked whether to add the Server
Monitor program to the Startup group, select
Yes if the PC will be physically connected to
devices or No if the PC will never be
connected to devices.
7. After installing the software, restart the PC.
Install the Software License
Dongle
If your software license is provided through a
Chromeleon License Server, omit this section.
Instead, follow the instructions in the Chromeleon
Help to install the software license. Then, go on to
“Connect to the PC” on page 6.
1. If your software license is issued with a USB
dongle, plug the dongle into a USB port on the
PC. Always connect the USB dongle to the
PC, not to a Dionex module.
2. Microsoft Windows automatically detects the
Dionex ICS-900 and launches the Found New
Hardware Wizard (see Figure 9).
3. Complete the wizard by selecting the
following options:
a. If asked whether Windows can connect to
Windows Update to search for software,
select No, not this time.
Figure 8. Chromeleon Setup screen
Figure 9. Found New Hardware Wizard

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b. Accept the default option (Install the
software automatically) and click
Next>. It is not necessary to insert a
hardware installation CD-ROM.
4. After installing the software, the wizard
displays a screen similar to the example in
Figure 10.
5. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
6. Store the Chromeleon CD-ROM in a safe
place, away from heat and moisture.
Install the Software License
To activate the licensed features in Chromeleon,
enter the license key code (an alphanumeric
series) provided on the Software License key code
sheet. Store the key code sheet in a safe place.
1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select
All Programs (or Programs) > Chromeleon
> Chromeleon to start the Chromeleon client.
2. On the Help menu, select About
Chromeleon (or About Chromeleon
Xpress).
3. Click the Preferences button and select the
License tab (see Figure 11).
4. Under Copy Protection Location, select
Dongle and then enter the key code, exactly as
it appears on the key code sheet. Click OK.
5. The Client screen should now display the
following information:
•The serial number of the dongle.
•All purchased license features (devices
controlled, number of timebases, and
software options) should be labeled On.
6. Click OK to close the screen.
Start the Chromeleon Server
Check the Chromeleon Server icon on the
Windows taskbar to determine if the server is
already running:
•If the icon is crossed out in red , the server
is not running. Right-click the icon and select
Start Server.
•If the icon is gray , the server is already
running.
Figure 10. Found New Hardware Wizard complete
Figure 11. Chromeleon License

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If the Server Monitor icon is not on the Windows
taskbar, follow these steps to start the Chromeleon
server:
1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select
All Programs (or Programs)> Chromeleon
> Server Monitor. The Server Monitor
window opens (see Figure 12).
2. Click Start to start the server.
3. Click Close to close the Server Monitor
window.
The Server Monitor icon appears on the
taskbar.
NOTE Clicking the Quit Monitor button quits (or
exits) the Server Monitor program, but
does not stop the server. To stop the server,
click the Stop button.
Connect to the PC
Select one of the following methods for
connecting the Dionex ICS-900 to the PC on
which Chromeleon or Chromeleon Xpress is
installed:
•Connect the Dionex ICS-900 directly to a
USB port on the PC.
•Connect the Dionex ICS-900 to an external
USB 2.0 hub and connect the PC to the hub.
To connect the Dionex ICS-900 directly to the
PC:
1. Locate the USB cable (P/N 960777) provided
in the Dionex ICS-900 Ship Kit.
2. Plug the USB cable’s “A” connector into the
USB port on the PC (see Figure 13).
3. Plug the “B” connector into the USB
receptacle on the Dionex ICS-900 rear panel
(see Figure 14).
Figure 12. Chromeleon Server Monitor window
Before connecting the USB cable
and turning on the Dionex ICS-900
power, verify that Chromeleon or
Chromeleon Xpress is installed on
the PC (see page 4).
Figure 13. Example connections:
One Dionex ICS-900 connected to the PC
Figure 14. Dionex ICS-900 rear panel
USB Cable
A
B
ICS-900
PC
USB
Receptacle

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To connect the Dionex ICS-900 to an external
hub:
The Dionex ICS-900 Ship Kit includes one USB
cable
(P/N 960777). An external hub and a second USB
cable are required for this configuration.
Refer to Figure 15 to connect the Dionex ICS-900,
the PC, and any additional devices (for example,
an AS) to the external USB hub.
Connect the Power Cord
1. Verify that the main power switch on the rear
panel of the Dionex ICS-900 is turned off.
(The main power switch may be turned on
accidentally when the module is unpacked.)
2. Connect the power cord (IEC 320 C13) from
the main power receptacle on the rear panel
(see Figure 14) to a grounded power source.
Figure 15. Example connections:
Multiple devices connected to an external hub
The USB standard limits the USB
cable length to 5 m (5.5 yds). Each
USB device can be separated from
the PC by no more than five hubs.
Thus, each USB device can be
located no more than 30 m (32 yds)
from the PC.
Carefully secure all USB cables, the
external hub, and the hub power
cable so that they cannot be
accidentally disconnected.
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
USB Cables
USB
Device
(Ex: AS
Autosampler)
USB
Device
ICS-900
USB 2.0 Hub
APC
SHOCK HAZARD—To avoid electrical
shock, use a grounded receptacle. Do
not operate the Dionex ICS-900 or
connect it to AC power mains without
an earthed ground connection.
The power supply cord is used as the
main disconnect device. Make sure the
socket-outlet is located near the
Dionex ICS-900 and is easily
accessible.
Operation at AC input levels outside of
the specified operating voltage range
may damage the Dionex ICS-900.
DANGER D'ÉLECTROCUTION—Pour
éviter toute électrocution, il faut utiliser
une prise de courant avec prise de
terre. Ne l'utilisez pas et ne le branchez
pas au secteur C.A. sans utiliser de
branchement mis à la terre.
Le cordon d'alimentation principal est
utilisé comme dispositif principal de
débranchement. Veillez à ce que la
prise de base soit située/installée près
du module et facilement accessible.
STROMSCHLAGGEFAHR—Zur
Vermeidung von elektrischen Schlägen
ist eine geerdete Steckdose zu
verwenden. Das Gerät darf nicht ohne
Erdung betrieben bzw. an
Wechselstrom angeschlossen werden.
Das Netzkabel ist das wichtigste Mittel
zur Stromunterbrechung. Stellen Sie
sicher, daß sich die Steckdose nahe
am Gerät befindet und leicht
zugänglich ist.

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Install the Dionex ICS-900 Device
Driver
1. If you have not already done so, turn on the
PC power.
2. For a local PC: Log onto Windows XP or
Windows 2000 as an administrator.
For a network PC: Log on as a user with local
PC administrator privileges.
3. Turn on the power switch on the rear of the
Dionex ICS-900. Also turn on the power
switch on the rear of the AS Autosampler (if
installed).
4. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears
(see Figure 16). Use the wizard to install the
Dionex ICS-900, as described below:
a. If asked whether Windows can connect to
Windows Update to search for software,
select No, not this time.
b. Accept the default option (Install the
software automatically) and click
Next>. It is not necessary to insert a
hardware installation CD-ROM.
c. When the wizard reports that the software
for the module has been installed, click
Finish.
The Chromeleon USB Auto
Configuration Wizard appears (see
Figure 17).
d. Accept the default option (Create a new
timebase) and click OK.
The Auto Configuration dialog box opens
(see page 9).
5. If you are installing an AS in addition to the
Dionex ICS-900, ignore the Auto
Configuration dialog box for now and repeat
Step b and Step c for the AS.
Troubleshooting Tip
If a Microsoft Windows message box asks for the
USB configuration file (cmwdmusb.inf), it
indicates that you connected the Dionex ICS-900
to the PC and turned on the Dionex ICS-900
power before installing Chromeleon or
Chromeleon Xpress. See page 20 for how to
resolve the problem.
Before turning on the Dionex
ICS-900 power, verify that
Chromeleon or Chromeleon Xpress
is installed. If the chromatography
software is not installed first, the
Windows operating system will be
unable to identify the new USB
device.
Figure 16. Found New Hardware Wizard
Figure 17. USB Auto Configuration Wizard