Dionex AXP/AXP-MS Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ____________________________________________________________ 1
1.1 Description of the Dionex AXP/AXP-MS Pump ___________________________________1
1.2 Specifications for the Dionex AXP/AXP-MS Pump_________________________________3
2 Installation _____________________________________________________________ 4
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection _____________________________________________________4
2.2 Location/Environment ________________________________________________________4
2.3 Electrical Connections ________________________________________________________4
2.4 Solvent Preparation __________________________________________________________4
2.5 Instrument Installation________________________________________________________7
2.6 Preparation for Storage or Shipping_____________________________________________8
3 OPERATION __________________________________________________________ 10
3.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators____________________________________________10
3.2 Rear Panel Remote Input _____________________________________________________13
4 THEORY OF OPERATION ______________________________________________ 14
4.1 Mechanical Operation________________________________________________________14
4.2 Electronic Control___________________________________________________________15
5 MAINTENANCE_______________________________________________________ 17
5.1 Filter Replacement __________________________________________________________17
5.2 Pump Heads________________________________________________________________17
5.3 Check Valve Cleaning and Replacement ________________________________________24
5.4 Lubrication ________________________________________________________________24
5.5 Fuse Replacement ___________________________________________________________24
5.6 Battery Replacement_________________________________________________________25
6 List of Replacement Parts ________________________________________________ 27
6.1 PEEK Head ________________________________________________________________27
6.2 Seals ______________________________________________________________________27
6.3 General____________________________________________________________________27
7 Interfacing Information__________________________________________________ 28
7.1 Rear Panel Serial Communications Port ________________________________________28
7.2 Rear Panel 6-Pin and 10-Pin Terminal Board Connectors__________________________31
7.3 Dionex AXP-MS Valve Plumbing and Port Assignments __________________________36
7.4 EZ Grip Fitting Guide _______________________________________________________37
Warranty___________________________________________________________________ 38
Customer Support ___________________________________________________________ 39