Pickering Laboratories Pinnacle PCX - Site Requirements

3.2
Section 3
InstallatIon
Pinnacle Operators Manual
Pickering Laboratories Inc.
Note: Before the Pinnacle PCX can be installed and qualified properly, the HPLC must be completely installed
and in good working order (including pump, injector, detector and data collection system). The user prior
to Pinnacle PCX installation must remove all organic compounds that are immiscible with the Pickering
Laboratories’ eluants as well as any hazardous chemicals.
The Pinnacle PCX uses three main styles of fittings.
1. Lite-touch fittings
These are 10-32 nut with 2-part ferrules for 1/16" OD tubing. These fittings are found at the column
connections, and at the inlet to the reagent filters. (nut: 1452-0118, ferrule: 1452-0117)
2. Long PEEK fittings
These are 1/4-28 nuts with 2-part ferrules for 1/8" OD tubing. These fittings are found at the inlet and outlet of
the reagent pumps. Low-pressure gas and reagent fittings are 1/4-28 x 1/8 inch size. (nut: 1452-0116, ferrule:
1452-0115)
3. Short PEEK fittings
These are 1/4-28 nuts with 2-part ferrules for 1/16" OD tubing or 1/8" OD tubing. These fittings are found at
the connections to the electronic valves and transducers. (nut: 1452-0113, ferrule: 1452-0115)
Pickering Laboratories supplies all the matching nuts and ferrules needed for normal installation.
Site Requirements
PINNACLE PCX SITE REQUIREMENTS
The minimum bench top space required for the Pinnacle PCX system is approximately 32H x 16W x 20D inches
(81 x 41 x 51 cm), both doors fully opened, with bottles and electrical connections in place. The Pinnacle
PCX weighs approximately 67 lbs (30kg) for simplex systems, and approximately 77 lbs (35kg) for duplex
systems. The minimum bench space does not include the HPLC system. The total space requirement depends
on the brand and model of HPLC.
For most cases, it is best to place the LC pump and injector system on the left side of the Pinnacle PCX, and the
detector on the right.
In addition to the power outlets required for the HPLC system, one grounded outlet will be needed.
Nitrogen is required to pressurize the reagent reservoir(s). The Pinnacle PCX requires gas pressure of
45-75 psi (3-5 bar) at the gas inlet. An adaptor from the gas regulator to 1/8 inch OD tubing is required.
To minimize oxidation of the TRIONE
®
ninhydrin or OPA reagent, use oxygen-impermeable tubing for the entire
gas supply line (Air Barrier or metal).