Pickering Laboratories Pinnacle PCX - Introduction

2.2
Section 2
Overview
Pinnacle Operators Manual
Pickering Laboratories Inc.
Introduction
This chapter is designed to familiarize you with the
components, layout, and function of the Pinnacle PCX.
Here you will find descriptions of each key component
of the instrument and what it does.
At the most basic level, the Pinnacle PCX performs
three main tasks:
1 .Regulates the temperature of the analytical column
2. Delivers the reagent
3. Heats the reaction
In addition to accomplishing the above three tasks, the
Pinnacle PCX has various features to make the analysis
more reliable, convenient, and simple. It also contains
features to protect the instrument from accidental
damage.
The flow path of the Pinnacle PCX is extremely inert,
rendering it very versatile. The same instrument can be
used for many different applications, and will tolerate a
high percentage of reagents.
PUMP 1
VALVE 2
PUMP 2
TRANSDUCER 2
FLUSH
R2
R1
FILTER
FILTER
COLUMN
HEATED
REACTOR
AMBIENT
REACTOR
TRANSDUCER 1
VALVE 1
WASTE
FROM
HPLC
TO DETECTOR
1
6
5
2
3
4
1
6
5
2
3
4
Flow Path – Dual Pump Figure 2-2
Flow Path – Single Pump Figure 2-1
PUMP
FLUSH
R1
FILTER
COLUMN
HEATED
REACTOR
TRANSDUCER
WASTE
FROM
HPLC
TO DETECTOR
VALVE 1
1
6
5
2
3
4