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Polymer Laboratories PL-ELS 2100 User Manual

Polymer Laboratories PL-ELS 2100
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR
PL-ELS 2100/2100
EVAPORATIVE
LIGHT SCATTERING
DETECTOR
Version 1.5
Polymer Laboratories Ltd, Essex Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6AX, UK
Tel +44 01694 723581, Fax +44 01694 722171, Service Tel +44 01694 724333
Polymer Laboratories Varian Inc, 160 Old Farm Road, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
Tel: +1 413 253 9554, Fax +1 413 253 2476
Polymer Laboratories BV, Herclesweg 8, 4338 PL Middleburg, The Netherlands
Tel +31 118 671 500, Fax +31 118 623 193
Polymer Laboratories GmbH, PEKA Park T5 001 Otto-Hesse Straße 19 D 64293 Darmstadt,
Germany Tel +49 06151 860690, Fax +49 06151 860670
Polymer Laboratories SARL, GVIO Parc de Marseille Sud, Impasse du Paradou, Bâtiment D5, 13276
Marseille, France. Tel + 33 0491 176400, Fax + 33 0491 176401

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General IconGeneral
BrandPolymer Laboratories
ModelPL-ELS 2100
CategorySecurity Sensors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 General Information

Introduction

Overview of the PL-ELS 2100/2100 Ice detector's function and use.

Specifications

Technical details, operating ranges, and physical characteristics of the detector.

Unpacking and Installation

Procedures for safely removing the instrument from its packaging.

Packing List

List of standard items included with the detector.

Site Preparation Checklist

Environmental, power, and gas supply requirements for instrument installation.

Front Panel Connections

Diagram and labels for front panel connections.

Power Connections

Instructions for connecting the power cable and fuse details.

Extraction Requirements

Guidelines for safely venting exhaust gases and vapors.

Control and Serial Connections

Details on connecting auxiliary equipment and PC via I/O and RS232 ports.

Gas and Fluid Connections

Procedures for connecting the gas supply and eluent stream.

General Precautions

Important safety and operational considerations before use.

Flammable Solvents Precautions

Specific safety measures when using flammable solvents with the instrument.

Chapter 2 System Description and General Operation

Basic Principles of Operation

Explanation of nebulisation, evaporation, and detection processes.

Theory of Operation

Scientific principles of light scattering, Rayleigh, and Mie scattering.

Operational Parameters

Key parameters affecting performance and how to optimize them.

Instrument Controls Overview

Description of front panel controls: Power, Display, and Keypad.

Keypad and Menu Navigation

How to use the keypad and navigate the instrument's menu system.

Parameter Setting Menu

Adjusting gain, smoothing, and LED intensity settings via the menu.

Smoothing and LED Intensity Details

Adjusting data smoothing and LED brightness for optimal signal.

Real-Time Monitoring and Modes of Operation

Displaying real-time data and understanding STANDBY/RUN modes.

RUN Mode and Method Management

Operating in RUN mode and loading/managing instrument methods.

Error Conditions and Clearing

Identifying and resolving instrument error conditions.

Chapter 2.4 PC Software

Details on software utilities for instrument control and method editing.

PC Configuration and Detector Connection

Setting up the PC, serial ports, and connecting the detector.

Control Software Features

Using software features like gain, smoothing, and LED intensity adjustments.

Automation Setup

Configuring automated sequences of events for the instrument.

System Test and Method Editor Overview

Performing instrument tests and overview of the method editor tool.

Method Editor Operations

Creating, storing, and downloading method sets using the editor.

Chapter 3 Set-Up

General Considerations

Key factors for setting up the detector, solvent compatibility, and connections.

Connecting the Detector

Step-by-step instructions for connecting power, gas, and waste.

Optimisation Protocol

Procedures for optimizing gas flow, evaporator, and nebuliser temperatures.

Chapter 4 Routine Maintenance

Drying the Diffuser

Procedure to dry a potentially blocked diffuser.

Cleaning the Evaporator Tube

Instructions for cleaning the evaporator tube using solvent or steam.

Information for Service Personnel

Details on fuses and light source for service technicians.

Putting Instrument into Storage

Recommended steps for storing the instrument.

Upgrading Firmware using Terminal

Step-by-step guide for updating instrument firmware via terminal software.

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Instrument Errors

Table of error conditions, descriptions, and suggested remedies.

General Problems and Remedies

Common issues like baseline noise, spikes, low sensitivity, and their solutions.

APPENDIX 1 Quick User Guide

APPENDIX 2 Method Record Sheet

APPENDIX 3 PL-ELS 2100 Test Procedure

APPENDIX 4 PL-ELS 2100 Ice Test Procedure

APPENDIX 5 Spare Part Listing

APPENDIX 7 Cleaning & Decontamination Procedures