Thermo Scientific Corona Veo User manual

Thermo Scientific
Charged Aerosol
Detectors
Corona Veo, Corona Veo RS
Operating Manual
4820.8101 Revision 2.0 •June 2017
thermoscientific

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Contents
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Contents
1 Using this Manual ...........................................................................11
1.1 About this Manual ................................................................................................12
1.2 Conventions ..........................................................................................................13
1.2.1 Safety Messages.......................................................................................13
1.2.2 Special Notices and Informational Notes.................................................13
1.2.3 Typographical Conventions......................................................................14
1.3 Reference Documentation....................................................................................15
2 Safety..............................................................................................17
2.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words.........................................................................18
2.1.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words in This Manual ...................................18
2.1.2 Observing this Manual .............................................................................19
2.1.3 Safety Symbols on the Detector ..............................................................20
2.1.4 Rating Plate ..............................................................................................21
2.2 Intended Use.........................................................................................................22
2.3 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................23
2.3.1 General Safety Information .....................................................................23
2.3.2 Qualification of the Personnel .................................................................25
2.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment ...............................................................27
2.3.4 Electrical Safety Precautions....................................................................29
2.3.5 General Residual Hazards ........................................................................30
2.3.6 In Case of Emergency...............................................................................36
2.4 Solvent and Additive Information.........................................................................37
2.5 Compliance Information.......................................................................................38
3 Detector Overview..........................................................................39
3.1 Detector Features.................................................................................................40
3.2 Operating Principle ...............................................................................................41
3.3 Interior Front Components...................................................................................43
3.4 Nebulizer...............................................................................................................44
3.5 Gas Filter Assembly...............................................................................................44
3.6 Excess Liquid and Leak Detection .........................................................................45
3.7 Software Operation ..............................................................................................46

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4 Unpacking.......................................................................................47
4.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 48
4.2 Scope of Delivery ................................................................................................. 50
5 Installation......................................................................................51
5.1 Safety Guidelines for Installation......................................................................... 52
5.2 Installing the Detector ......................................................................................... 53
5.3 Site Requirements................................................................................................ 55
5.3.1 Workbench.............................................................................................. 55
5.3.2 Power Considerations ............................................................................. 55
5.3.3 Power Cord.............................................................................................. 57
5.3.4 Condensation .......................................................................................... 58
5.3.5 Operating Conditions .............................................................................. 59
5.3.6 Gas Ventilation........................................................................................ 60
5.3.7 Gas Supply............................................................................................... 61
5.4 Accessing the Front Components ........................................................................ 66
5.5 Setting Up the Hardware ..................................................................................... 67
5.5.1 System Arrangement with an UltiMate 3000 System............................. 67
5.5.2 Setting Up Cable Connections to the Detector....................................... 69
5.5.3 Nebulizer Installation .............................................................................. 77
5.5.4 Connecting the Gas Inlet and Exhaust Tubes.......................................... 79
5.6 Setting Up the Liquid Flow Connections.............................................................. 81
5.6.1 Guidelines and Overview of Actions ....................................................... 81
5.6.2 Connecting Fittings, Capillaries, and Tubing ........................................... 83
5.6.3 Setting Up the Detector Drainage........................................................... 86
5.6.4 Installing the In-Line Filter (optional)...................................................... 90
5.6.5 Connecting the Detector in the System Flow Path ................................. 91
5.6.6 Connecting the Stream-Switching Valve (Corona Veo RS only).............. 96
5.7 Turning On the Detector...................................................................................... 98
6 Operation .....................................................................................101
6.1 Introduction to this Chapter .............................................................................. 102
6.2 Safety Guidelines for Operation ........................................................................ 103
6.3 Control Elements and Status Indicator .............................................................. 106
6.4 Touch Screen Display ......................................................................................... 107
6.4.1 Main Menu............................................................................................ 109

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6.4.2 Run Mode Menu ....................................................................................110
6.4.3 System Setup Menu ...............................................................................115
6.5 Preparing the Detector for Operation ................................................................121
6.5.1 Mobile Phase Guidelines for the Detector.............................................123
6.5.2 Setting the Nebulizer Gas Pressure........................................................129
6.5.3 Equilibrating the System ........................................................................133
6.5.4 Detector Equilibration............................................................................135
6.6 Operating the Detector.......................................................................................138
6.7 Optimizing the Performance...............................................................................140
6.7.1 Optimization Guidelines ........................................................................140
6.7.2 Overview of Optimization Parameters ..................................................141
6.7.3 Filter Constant........................................................................................142
6.7.4 Evaporation Temperature......................................................................142
6.7.5 Gas Regulation Mode (Corona Veo RS Detector only)...........................144
6.7.6 Power Function Value............................................................................145
6.7.7 Baseline Noise........................................................................................146
6.7.8 Data Collection Rate...............................................................................146
6.8 Software Operation ............................................................................................148
6.8.1 Setting Up the Detector in the Software ...............................................148
6.8.2 Operating the Detector from the Software ...........................................150
6.8.3 Signal Channels in Chromeleon .............................................................156
6.8.4 Chromeleon Audit Trail..........................................................................157
6.9 Shutting Down the Detector...............................................................................159
6.9.1 Short-Term Shutdown (Interruption of Operation)...............................159
6.9.2 Long-Term Shutdown.............................................................................160
7 Maintenance and Service ..............................................................163
7.1 Introduction to Maintenance and Service..........................................................164
7.2 Safety Guidelines for Maintenance and Service.................................................165
7.3 General Rules for Maintenance and Service ......................................................169
7.4 Routine and Preventive Maintenance ................................................................170
7.4.1 Maintenance Plan ..................................................................................170
7.4.2 Preventive Maintenance........................................................................171
7.4.3 Flushing the Detector between Analyses ..............................................172
7.4.4 Cleaning or Decontaminating the Detector...........................................173
7.5 Disconnecting the Gas Inlet and Exhaust Tubes.................................................176

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7.6 Disconnecting the Drain Lines............................................................................ 178
7.7 Removing the Nebulizer..................................................................................... 179
7.8 Replacing the Gas Filter Assembly ..................................................................... 183
7.9 Stream-Switching Valve (Corona Veo RS only) .................................................. 192
7.9.1 Disassembling and Inspecting the Valve ............................................... 192
7.9.2 Cleaning Stator and Rotor..................................................................... 194
7.9.3 Reassembling the Valve ........................................................................ 194
7.10 Replacing the Main Power Fuses ....................................................................... 196
7.11 Updating the Detector Firmware....................................................................... 198
7.12 Removing the Detector from the System Stack................................................. 200
7.13 Transporting or Shipping the Detector .............................................................. 202
7.13.1 Preparing the Detector for Transport ................................................... 203
7.13.2 Transporting the Detector to a New Location ...................................... 203
7.13.3 Shipping the Detector ........................................................................... 204
8 Troubleshooting............................................................................207
8.1 General Information about Troubleshooting .................................................... 208
8.2 Troubleshooting Check ...................................................................................... 210
8.3 Self-Test Error Codes.......................................................................................... 212
8.4 Warning and Error Codes................................................................................... 214
8.4.1 Warning Codes ...................................................................................... 214
8.4.2 Error Codes............................................................................................ 216
8.5 Operating Issues................................................................................................. 220
8.5.1 Resolving Leakage ................................................................................. 220
8.5.2 Resolving Gas Supply Overpressure...................................................... 222
8.5.3 Resolving Flooding In the Detector....................................................... 224
8.5.4 Additional Operating Issues .................................................................. 225
9 Specifications................................................................................235
9.1 Performance Specifications ............................................................................... 236
9.2 Physical Specifications ....................................................................................... 238
10 Accessories, Consumables and Replacement Parts......................239
10.1 General Information .......................................................................................... 240

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10.2 Ship Kit ................................................................................................................241
10.2.1 Corona Veo RS Detector ........................................................................241
10.2.2 Corona Veo Detector .............................................................................242
10.3 Optional Accessories...........................................................................................244
10.4 Consumables and Replacement Parts ................................................................245
11 Appendix.....................................................................................247
11.1 Compliance Information .....................................................................................248
11.1.1 Declarations of Conformity....................................................................248
11.1.2 WEEE Compliance ..................................................................................250
11.1.3 FCC Compliance .....................................................................................251
11.1.4 Manual Release History .........................................................................251
11.2 Digital I/O Terminals Pin Assignment .................................................................252
11.2.1 TTL Inputs...............................................................................................253
11.2.2 Relay Outputs.........................................................................................254
11.3 Internal Gas Flow Path Diagram .........................................................................255
12 Index ...........................................................................................257

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1•Using this Manual
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1Using this Manual
This chapter provides information about this manual, the conventions used
throughout the manual, and the reference documentation that is available
in addition to this manual.

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1.1 About this Manual
This manual describes the functional features and operating principle of
your Thermo Scientific™ Corona™ Veo™ and Corona Veo RS detector
and provides instructions for installation, set up, start up, shut down,
operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
The layout of this manual is designed to provide quick reference to the
sections of interest to the user. To obtain a full understanding of your
detector, read this manual thoroughly.
This manual also contains safety messages, precautionary statements,
and special notices that can prevent personal injury, damage to the
detector, or loss of data when followed properly.
Note the following:
•The detector configuration may vary; therefore, not all descriptions
necessarily apply to your particular detector.
•If some detail applies to only one model or variant, the model or
variant is identified by name.
•Illustrations in this manual are provided for basic understanding.
They can vary from the actual model of the detector or component.
However, this does not influence the descriptions. No claims can be
derived from the illustrations in this manual.
The descriptions in this manual assume that the detector is installed in
the HPLC system stack. If this is not the case, additional hardware is
required and must be ordered separately. The information in this
manual applies correspondingly.

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1.2 Conventions
This section describes the conventions that are used throughout this
manual.
1.2.1 Safety Messages
The safety messages and precautionary statements in this manual
appear as follows:
•Safety messages or precautionary statements that apply to the
entire manual and all procedures in this manual are grouped in the
Safety chapter.
•Safety messages or precautionary statements that apply to an entire
section or to multiple procedures in a section appear at the
beginning of the section to which they apply.
•Safety messages that apply to only a particular section or procedure
appear in the section or procedure to which they apply. They appear
different from the main flow of text.
Safety messages are often preceded by an alert symbol and/or alert
word. The alert word appears in uppercase letters and in bold type.
Make sure that you understand and follow all safety messages
presented in this manual.
1.2.2 Special Notices and Informational Notes
Special notices and informational notes in this manual appear different
from the main flow of text. They appear in boxes and a note label
identifies them. The label text appears in uppercase letters and in bold
type.
NOTICE Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to the
detector or invalid test results.
AVIS Signale des renseignements jugés nécessaires pour éviter toute
détérioration du détecteur ou tout résultat de tests erroné.
TIP Highlights information of general interest or helpful information that
can make a task easier or optimize the performance of the detector.

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1.2.3 Typographical Conventions
These typographical conventions apply to the descriptions in this
manual:
Data Input and Output
•The following appears in bold type:
♦Input that you enter by the keyboard or that you select with the
mouse
♦Buttons that you click on the screen
♦Commands that you enter by the keyboard
♦Names of, for example, dialog boxes, properties, and parameters
•For brevity, long expressions and paths appear in the condensed
form, for example: Click Start > All Programs > Thermo
Chromeleon 7 > Services Manager > Start Instrument Controller.
References and Messages
•References to additional documentation appear italicized.
•Messages that appear on the screen are identified by quotation
marks.
Viewpoint
If not otherwise stated, the expressions left and right in this manual
always refer to the viewpoint of a person that is facing the detector from
the front.
Particularly Important Words
Particularly important words in the main flow of text appear italicized.
Electronic Manual Version (PDF)
The electronic version (PDF) of the manual contains numerous links that
you can click to go to other locations within the manual. These include:
•Table of contents entries
•Index entries
•Cross-references (in blue text), for example, to sections and figures

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1.3 Reference Documentation
In addition to this operating manual, other documentation is available
for reference.
Hardware Documentation
Additional hardware documentation includes the following:
•Operating manuals for the other modules of the HPLC system
•Instrument Installation Qualification Operating Instructions
TIP Electronic versions of these manuals are available as PDF (Portable
Document Format) files. To open and read the PDF files, Adobe™
Reader™ or Adobe™ Acrobat™ is required.
Software Documentation
Additional software documentation includes the following:
•Chromeleon™ 7 Help and documents
The Chromeleon 7 Help provides extensive information and
comprehensive reference material for all aspects of the software.
For basic information about device installation and configuration,
refer to the Installation Guide; for specific information about a
certain device, refer to the Instrument Configuration Manager Help.
In Chromeleon 7, devices are called modules.
For information about the main elements of the user interface and
step-by-step guidance through the most important workflows, refer
to the Quick Start Guide.
For a concise overview of the most important workflows, refer to
the Reference Card.
•Chromeleon™ 6.8 Help
The Chromeleon 6.8 Help provides extensive information for all
aspects of the software, including device installation and
configuration.
TIP The Chromeleon Help and documents are included in the software
shipment.

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Third-Party Documentation
Refer also to the user documentation provided by the manufacturers of
third-party components and materials, for example, Safety Data Sheets
(SDSs).
Third-party documentation includes the user documentation for the gas
supply, as applicable:
•User documentation for the nitrogen generator
•User documentation for the air compressor

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2Safety
This chapter provides general and specific safety information and informs
about the intended use of the detector.

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2.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words
2.1.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words in This Manual
English Version
This manual contains safety messages to prevent injury of the persons
using the detector. The safety symbols and signal words in this manual
include the following:
Always be aware of the safety information. Do not proceed until you
have fully understood the information and consider the consequences of
what you are doing.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury.
French Version
Ce manuel comporte des consignes de sécurité afin de prévenir tout
risque de blessure pour les personnes utilisant le détecteur. Les
symboles de sécurité et mots d’avertissement du présent manuel sont
notamment :
Soyez toujours attentif aux consignes de sécurité. N’utilisez pas
l’instrument sans avoir compris l’intégralité des consignes de sécurité et
réfléchi aux conséquences de vos actions.
ATTENTION Signale une situation de danger potentiel qui, si elle n’est
pas évitée, pourrait entraîner des blessures mineures à modérées.
AVERTISSEMENT Signale une situation de danger potentiel qui, si elle
n’est pas évitée, pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

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2.1.2 Observing this Manual
English Version
Observe the following:
•Before installing or operating the detector, read this manual
carefully to be familiar with the detector and this manual. The
manual contains important information with regard to user safety as
well as use and care of the detector.
•Always keep the manual near the detector for quick reference.
•Save this manual and pass it on to any subsequent user.
Read, understand, and comply with all safety messages and
precautionary statements presented in this manual.
French Version
Respectez les consignes suivantes :
•Lisez le présent manuel attentivement avant toute installation ou
utilisation du détecteur afin de vous familiariser avec le détecteur et
avec le manuel. Ce manuel comporte des informations importantes
relatives à la sécurité des utilisateurs, ainsi qu’à l’utilisation et à la
maintenance du détecteur.
•Gardez toujours le manuel à proximité du détecteur afin de pouvoir
vous y reporter rapidement.
•Conservez ce manuel et transmettez-le à tous les utilisateurs
ultérieurs.
Lisez, comprenez et respectez tous les messages de sécurité et mentions
de mise en garde figurant dans le présent manuel.

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2.1.3 Safety Symbols on the Detector
English Version
The table lists the safety symbols that appear on the detector or on
labels affixed to the detector. Follow the safety notices in this manual to
prevent the risk of operator injury or damage to the detector.
Symbol Description
Indicates a potential hazard. Refer to this manual to avoid the risk of
personal injury and/or to prevent damage to the device.
Ο—Power supply is off Power supply is on
Indicates alternating current.
Indicates a terminal for protective grounding.
Indicates a terminal for functional grounding
French Version
Ce tableau répertorie les symboles de sécurité qui apparaissent sur le
détecteur ou sur les étiquettes apposées sur celui-ci. Conformez-vous à
tous les avis de sécurité présents dans ce manuel afin d’éviter tout
risque de blessure de l’opérateur ou de détérioration du détecteur.
Symbole Description
Indique un danger potentiel. Référez-vous à ce manuel afin d’éviter
tout risque d’accident corporel et/ou de dommage à l’appareil.
Ο—L’appareil est mis hors tension L’appareil est mis sous tension
Indique un courant alternatif.
Indique une mise à la terre de protection
Indique une mise à la terre fonctionnelle
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