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Thermo Scientific UltiMate User Manual

Thermo Scientific UltiMate
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M1393R0
UltiMate
Capillary- and Nano HPLC Systems
Operational Qualification
and
Performance Qualification
Operating Instructions
P/N 163960
www.lcpackings.com

Table of Contents

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Thermo Scientific UltiMate Specifications

General IconGeneral
Pressure RangeUp to 15, 000 psi (1000 bar)
BrandThermo Scientific
ModelUltiMate 3000
Detection OptionsUV-Vis, Fluorescence, Refractive Index, Mass Spectrometry
CategoryHPLC System
Pump TypeBinary
UV Detection Wavelength Range190 to 800 nm
Autosampler Temperature Range4 - 40 °C
Column Oven Temperature Range5 - 85 °C
Injection Volume0.1 - 100 μL
CompatibilityChromeleon

Summary

Warnings and Safety Precautions

Understanding Safety Symbols

Explains the meaning of Danger, Warning, and Caution symbols used in manuals and on instruments.

General Safety Precautions

Outlines essential precautions to follow for safe operation and to prevent equipment damage.

Introduction to OQ/PQ

The Purpose of OQ/PQ

Explains the necessity of Operational and Performance Qualification for analytical instrumentation and quality management.

Requirements for a Successful OQ/PQ

Checks and Acceptance Limits

Details OQ/PQ test procedures and their corresponding acceptance limits for OQ and PQ.

Performing and Evaluating Checks

Test Procedures

Lamp Intensity of the UV Detector

Details the procedure for testing UV detector lamp intensity for sensitivity and baseline stability.

Wavelength Check

Explains measuring wavelength accuracy using a holmium filter in the UV detector.

Flow Cell Check

Describes the importance of UV flow cell transmittance for sensitivity and baseline stability.

Baseline Noise and Drift Test of the UV Detector

Details the procedure for testing UV detector baseline noise and drift.

Linearity of the UV Detector

Explains measuring detector linearity by injecting caffeine standards and analyzing peak height.

Reproducibility of the Injection Volume

Describes the test for autosampler injection volume reproducibility via multiple standard injections.

Linearity of the Injection

Explains measuring injection linearity by injecting varying amounts of a caffeine standard.

Gradient Accuracy

Details the procedure for testing gradient accuracy by performing a step gradient.

Troubleshooting

Probable Causes and Solutions

Provides a table of common OQ/PQ test problems, their causes, and recommended solutions.

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