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GE AKTA pilot 600 User Manual

GE AKTA pilot 600
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ÄKTA
pilot 600
User Manual
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GE AKTA pilot 600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelAKTA pilot 600
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

1.1 About this manual

Provides an overview of the user manual's purpose, scope, and typographical conventions.

1.2 Important user information

Covers critical safety information, intended use, and prerequisites for operating the system.

1.3 Associated documentation

Lists related documentation, including operating instructions, product documentation, and online resources.

System description

2.1 Description of the ÄKTA pilot 600 instrument

Details the instrument's versions, front panel components, and module layout.

2.2 Flow path

Explains the generalized flow path and provides a schematic diagram of its components.

2.3 Accessories

Overviews included and optional accessories, their functions, and usage.

2.4 Instrument Configuration software

Describes the UNICORN software for system configuration, including its areas and installation.

Description of modules

3.1 External air sensors (optional)

Details the function, illustration, and sensitivity of external air sensors.

3.2 Inlet valves

Describes the inlet valves, their illustration, function, and tubing connections.

3.3 Pumps

Explains the two high-precision system pumps, their illustration, and function.

3.4 Flow restrictor

Details the flow restrictor, system pressure sensor, illustration, and function.

3.5 Mixer valve and mixer (optional)

Describes the mixer valve and dynamic mixer, their illustration, function, and usage.

3.6 Air trap valve and air trap

Details the air trap valve and air trap, their illustration, function, and indications.

3.7 In-line filter (optional)

Describes the optional in-line filters, their illustration, function, and air handling.

3.8 Column valve

Explains the column valve, its illustration, function, options, and pressure monitoring.

3.9 Conductivity monitor

Details the conductivity monitor, its illustration, function, and types (pre/post-column).

3.10 UV monitor

Describes the UV monitor, its illustration, function, protection, and cell sizes.

3.11 pH monitor (optional)

Details the pH monitor, its illustration, function, pressure, and calibration.

3.12 Outlet valves

Describes the outlet valves for fractionation and waste handling, their illustration, function, and tubing.

Operation

4.1 Sample application

Provides in-depth information on sample application techniques, including background considerations.

4.2 Fractionation

Explains fractionation using outlet valves, settings, types, and practical aspects.

4.3 Intelligent packing

Details the Intelligent Packing method for columns, including preparation and packing procedures.

4.4 Dual pump flow

Explains how to use both pumps for higher flow rates in isocratic and gradient applications.

4.5 Pressure control

Describes how to adjust and activate pressure control for regulating flow rate and avoiding alarms.

4.6 Performing runs in a cold environment

Provides precautions and configurations for running the instrument in cold environments.

Maintenance

5.1 Maintenance manager

Explains the UNICORN Maintenance Manager for tracking system and module maintenance.

5.2 Maintenance schedule

Outlines periodic and as-needed maintenance tasks and their recommended intervals.

5.3 Cleaning procedures

Provides procedures for cleaning instrument components like conductivity and UV flow cells.

5.4 Calibration procedures

Details calibration procedures for pressure sensors and conductivity monitors using UNICORN software.

5.5 Replacement procedures

Guides on replacing components like pH electrodes, mixer modules, and UV flow cells.

Performance tests

6.1 When to run performance tests

Recommends when to perform system and module performance tests, such as after installation.

6.2 How to run performance tests

Describes the general procedure for running performance tests within UNICORN software.

6.3 How to evaluate performance tests

Explains how to interpret test reports and evaluate the outcome of performance tests.

Troubleshooting

7.1 System leakage test failure

Provides corrective actions for failures in system leakage tests, including causes and solutions.

7.2 System backpressure test failure

Details corrective actions for system backpressure test failures, focusing on obstructions.

7.3 System test failure

Lists corrective actions for failures in system tests, covering gradient, response, and stability checks.

7.4 Other performance tests

Offers guidance on corrective actions for other module-specific performance test failures.

Reference information

8.1 Component volumes

Lists the internal volumes (in mL) for various modules of the ÄKTA pilot 600 system.

8.2 Ordering information

Provides information on how to order spare parts, literature, and contact GE representatives.

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