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Pinnacle Operators Manual

Pickering Laboratories Inc.

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Table of Contents3
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What Is Post-Column Derivatization?17
Design of a HPLC System18
Designing a Post-Column System20
Design of the Pinnacle PCX22
Background 623
Introduction24
Check Valve25
Reagent Pump26
Reagent Valves27
Fluidics Panel29
Quick Change Reactor30
Pump Compartment31
Display Module32
Electronics Compartment33
Safety Features in the Pinnacle PCX35
Standard Configurations of Pinnacle PCX36
Site Requirements38
Instrument Unpacking and Preparation40
Gas Connections to Back Panel of Pinnacle PCX41
Computer Connections42
Pump and Autosampler Connections44
Eluant Priming46
Detector Connections47
Reservoir Connections48
Reagent Pump Preparation49
Running a Chromatogram50
Shutdown51
Software Overview53
Status Window54
Menu Options/Functions56
Configuring Your Pinnacle PCX58
Log Files59
Creating and Editing Sequences62
Tutorials63
Running Post-Column Analysis Using Pinnacle PCX66
STOP/RESET Pinnacle PCX69
Maintenance Suggestions71
Operating Suggestions72
Proper Shutdown Procedures73
Basic Maintenance Procedures76
Reagent Filter(S) Replacement77
Ambient Reactor Replacement78
Valve Maintenance79
Pump Seal Replacement82
Fuse Replacement86
- Reagent Preparation 690
- Reagent Preparation 693
- Post-Column Conditions 694
- Procedure 695
- Sample Chromatograms and Gradient Programs 696
- Precautions 6108
- Analytical Procedure 6113
- Precautions 6125
- Analytical and Post-Column Conditions 6127
- Sample Chromatograms 6132
- Precautions 6133
Contact Pickering Laboratories for Support137
Instrument Parameter Log138
Common System Problems139
Common Chromatography Problems140
Amino Acids141
Carbamates142
Glyphosate143
Software Troubleshooting144
Procedures147
Installation/Operational Qualitication of the Pinnacle PCX150
Installation/Operational Qualitication of the Pinnacle PCX Data Sheet155
Performance Qualifications of the Pinnacle PCX Data Sheet156
Sample Instrument Parameter Log163
- Flow Diagram – Simplex164
- Flow Diagram – Duplex165
Parts List for Pinnacle PCX166
Recommended Consumables and Spare Parts169
Limited Warranty172
References173

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