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Section 2
Overview
Pinnacle Operators Manual
Pickering Laboratories Inc.
The one-reagent instrument consists of a single reagent pump, valve, heated reactor, column heater, backflow
and over-pressure safety devices, filters, reagent reservoir, gas manifold, Air Barrier gas tubing, and other
accessories.
The two-reagent Pinnacle PCX contains two reagent pumps, two valves, heated and ambient reactors, column
heater, backflow and over-pressure safety devices, filters , reagent reservoirs, gas manifold, Air Barrier gas
tubing, and other accessories.
The Pinnacle PCX includes one pressurized reagent reservoir for the one-reagent system and two for the two-
reagent system.
The instrument also includes a 1L wash bottle and a 1L flush bottle for the piston wash and flush feature.
Valve
Transducer
Pump
Check
Valve
Ambient
Reactor
LCD
Transducer
Pump
Valve
Dual Reagent System Figure 2-17
Single Reagent System Figure 2-18
LCD
Standard Configurations of Pinnacle PCX
The Pinnacle PCX is available in standard configurations for one-reagent or two-reagents, standard or micro
volume, 120V or 240V operation, and is shipped completely assembled, calibrated, and tested. Custom
instruments are also available; contact Pickering Laboratories for a quote.