What to do if I see a ghost peak in GE AKTAprocess?
- JJonathan McguireAug 26, 2025
A ghost peak usually indicates dirt or residues in the flow path from previous runs. Clean the system to resolve this issue.

What to do if I see a ghost peak in GE AKTAprocess?
A ghost peak usually indicates dirt or residues in the flow path from previous runs. Clean the system to resolve this issue.
What to do if there is a power failure during a run with GE Laboratory Equipment?
If there is a power failure during a run, check the circuit breaker, both in the system and for the external supply, as applicable.
| Brand | GE |
|---|---|
| Model | AKTAprocess |
| Category | Laboratory Equipment |
| Language | English |
Defines the manual's purpose, scope, and typographical conventions.
Crucial information before operating, intended use, and prerequisites for safe use.
Details manufacturing, CE, international, additional, and environmental compliance.
Covers general, personal, installation, power, and operational safety measures.
Explains the meaning of various system and safety labels found on the equipment.
Details steps for emergency shutdown, power failure response, and system restart.
Summarizes standard/optional components, tubing, and cabinet types.
Provides front and rear views of standard and optional system configurations.
Details on structural, control, inlets/outlets, meters, pump, air trap, and valves.
Describes software modules, workflow, manual instructions, indicators, and alarms.
Details requirements for space, floor load, ambient environment, power, and air supply.
Provides guidelines for transporting the system in crate and when unpacked.
Covers assembly, control system setup, connections, and column connection procedures.
Details power requirements, UPS, grounding, circuit breakers, and cable specifications.
Steps for starting system/software, preparing components, testing, and final checks.
Instructions for starting, monitoring, and ending a system run.
Procedures for safely shutting down the system and the UNICORN software.
Lists weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance tasks for system components.
Procedures and recommendations for cleaning, including CIP and sanitization.
Provides procedures for short-term and long-term storage of the system.
Details required equipment and steps for calibrating the pH probe.
Addresses common system problems like PC connection and power failure.
Troubleshooting for pump not working, low flow, or high outlet pressure.
Symptoms and corrective actions for issues with UV signals or drift.
Contains general technical data, cabinet/system specs, and temperature/pressure limits.
Lists allowed exposure times and concentrations for various chemicals.
Provides an example UNICORN method for system cleaning procedures.