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Pinnacle Operators Manual
Pickering Laboratories Inc.
Computer
IBM-compatible
PCX Control Software runs on Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7.
Ethernet or USB port
Available Memory: Minimum 10Mb
Ethernet (optional)Connector: RJ45
Connection Speed: 10/100-BASE-T
Ethernet Protocol: TCP/IP
IP Address: User set or DHCP (DHCP requires the Network Administrator to “Reserve” an IP address with the
DHCP server)
Note: Recommend connection to a Network Switch or Router, or direct connection to a dedicated Network
card in the PC.
Relay
For synchronization, the HPLC system must be capable of sending a relay signal to an external instrument.
No relay connection is needed for Agilent 1100 or Agilent 1200. Pinnacle PCX software directly synchronizes
with Chemstation version 9.0 or higher.
Gas Supply
High purity Nitrogen, 45-75 psi (min - max)
Outlet of regulator must connect to 1/8” OD tubing
Reagent Reservoir Bottles
The Pinnacle PCX includes one pressurized reagent reservoir for the one reagent system and two for the two
reagent system.
Note: For your safety, the bottles are coated with a tough plastic film and rated to a maximum of 15 psig
(1 bar). Do not use uncoated bottles.
HPLC Pump
Binary gradient for glyphosate, carbamate applications.
Quaternary for all others.