Dionex ICS-3000 - TC ALARM LED Is Lighted; Liquid Leaks from TC Components

TC Troubleshooting
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8.30 TC ALARM LED Is Lighted
If the ALARM LED lights (red), check the Chromeleon or Chromeleon Xpress
Audit Trail for the cause.
• Gas leak inside the TC
1. Find and eliminate the leak.
2. On the TC Control panel, click the Clear Alarm button.
3. Ventilate the interior of the TC thoroughly before closing the door and
resuming operation.
• Humidity leak inside the TC
1. Find and eliminate the leak.
2. On the TC Control panel, click the Clear Alarm button.
3. Ventilate the interior of the TC thoroughly before closing the door and
resuming operation.
• Failure of a mechanical component
If a
VALVE LED is flashing, a mechanical component in the TC injection
valve has failed. Replace the injection valve “pod” (see Section 9.28
) and then
click the Clear Alarm button on the TC Control panel.
If the
OVEN LED is flashing, a mechanical component in the TC has failed.
These parts are not user-serviceable. Contact Dionex for assistance.
8.31 Liquid Leaks from TC Components
• Leaking fitting
Locate the source of the leak. Tighten or, if necessary, replace the liquid line
connection (see Section 9.25
).
• Broken liquid line
Replace the line with tubing of the same length and internal diameter (see
Section 9.25
).