GE akta start Maintenance

ÄKTA™ start
Maintenance Cue Card
Contents
System overview 2
Flow path overview
4
Regular maintenance
4
Cleaning system ow path
5
Clean the column
7
Other maintenance procedures
7
Storage of the instrument 1
1
Safety precautions 1
1
Getting help 1
2
Reference information 1
2
Overview
ÄKTA start is a simple and modern liquid chromatography system intended for
preparative purication of proteins at laboratory scale. The system can be used for
a variety of research purposes to fulll the needs of the users in the academia and in
the life sciences industry.
The Maintenance Cue Card describes the maintenance schedule for ÄKTA start and
Frac30 (the Fraction collector), and provides instructions for routine maintenance.
Regular maintenance is important for safe and trouble-free operation of ÄKTA start.

GE akta start Specifications

General

UV Detection Wavelength Range	190 to 700 nm
pH Detection Range	2 to 12
Computer Interface	USB, Ethernet
Software	UNICORN
Weight	15 kg
Type	Chromatography system
Applications	Protein purification
Conductivity Detection Range	0.1 to 999.9 mS/cm
Operating Temperature Range	4 to 40 °C
Power Requirements	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz