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Section 4
Pinnacle PcX OPeratiOn
Pinnacle Operators Manual
Pickering Laboratories Inc.
Start sequence starts the loaded sequence. Instrument must be enabled and pump(s) must be refilled
before starting the sequence. After Start Sequence is pressed the following choices become
available:
Stop sequence after this button is pressed the Pinnacle PCX finishes current run then stops the pump(s)
and turns the heaters OFF.
Pause sequence this option allows the Pinnacle PCX to finish current run and then stops the pump(s). It
leaves the heaters ON. The sequence will continue after Resume Sequence is selected.
INSTRUMENT
Configuration
opens the configuration screen.
Maintenance gives the selection of the following operations:
Flush Instrument flushes the pumps and the instrument using solution from the flush
bottle. Create and load a method for Pinnacle PCX with suitable reagent flow rates, reactor
and column temperature before executing this command. Make sure HPLC is running to
avoid backflow into the column.
Change seals prepares the pump(s) for seal change. Follow directions on the screen to
complete this procedure
Prepare for storage/shipping flushes the pumps and the instrument in preparation for
long term storage or shipping. Follow directions on the screen to complete this procedure.
Pump and valve seal pressure test & system pressure test. Builds up pressure to test
the integrity of the seals after a PM.
INSTRUMENT menu choices are not available when sequence is running.
STOP/RESET This option performs the same action as Stop button on the front of the instrument. This
option is used for an instant stoppage of the instrument in the case of an emergency. The
instrument will cease all the activities, regardless of what is happening. The pump(s) and
heaters will be turned OFF and all the loaded methods and sequences will be cleared. After
STOP is selected the option will change to RESET. Select RESET function when you are
ready to start running the instrument again.
HELP
Index this will open searchable Help features for the Pinnacle PCX software.
Send Log to
Support
saves logs to file that can be e-mailed to support@pickeringlabs.com . Logs carry
information about instrument status from the last 3 days and are necessary to troubleshoot
software and instrument problems.
About gives software version number.
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