3.1 Overview
I
ntroduction
This section describes the system and where further information may be found. The
separate documents referred to are part of the documentation package provided in
the delivery.
ÄKTA ready XL is intended to be operated as an isocratic or gradient, low pressure,
automated liquid chromatography system using ¾ inch or 1 inch single-use isocratic
or gradient flow tubing kits and ReadyToProcess columns. The flow kit specifications
are described in the product documentation provided with each flow kit.
System overview
ÄKTA ready XL consists of an electrical cabinet in stainless steel with valves and
holders for fitting one or two disposable flow kits. The system unit does not contain
any wetted parts, these are all part of the flow kit. The system unit is equipped with
four system casters made of polyurethane. All of the system casters are lockable. Re-
fer to the General specification for information on the materials of construction.
Each system is equipped with a separate pump wagon made of stainless steel and
equipped with two identical diaphragm pumps. The wagon is equipped with four cas-
ters made of polyurethane. All of the casters are lockable. Technical specifications
are provided in the Bill of Material and in the manufacturer's user documentation.
On the outside of the system there is a switch for three modes of operation: Flowkit
Install, Run, and Drain.
The system is also equipped with transmitters and connection points for the flow kit
sensors and meters. See Section 3.4 System components, on page 47 for a brief de-
scription of the system components. Refer to the Bill of Material for more detailed in-
formation on the type of transmitters.
See Section 3.3 Flowchart, on page 43 for an illustration of the flow path. See Section
3.2 Illustrations, on page 33 for illustrations of the system.
The flow kit sensors and meters are briefly described in Section 3.5 Flow kits, on page
62.
Control overview
The system is controlled by the control software, see Section 3.4.2 Control system
components, on page 49. For more information on the specific software, see the
software documentation provided in the product documentation package.
3 System description
3
.1 Overview
ÄKTA ready XL Operating Instructions 29281616 AE 31
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