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Figure D–13: Signal connections

Connector

Signal cable

3. Place the second connection cover over the first cover and snap it into place.

Figure D–14: Connection cover

Signal connector

Connection cover

August 20, 2021, 715005003 Ver. 04 (Previously released as Revision C)

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General Information2
Trademarks2
Customer Comments2
Contacting Waters3
Legal Manufacturer3
Safety Considerations4
Safety Hazard Symbol Notice4
Electrical Power Safety Notice7
Equipment Misuse Notice7
Safety Advisories7
Operating the Device7
Audience and Purpose8
Intended Use of the ACQUITY Rda Detector9
Calibrating9
Quality Control9
EMC Considerations9
FCC Radiation Emissions Notice9
ISM Classification: ISM Group 1 Class a9
EMC Emissions10
Safe Disposal10
Table of Contents11
ACQUITY Rda Detector Overview15
ACQUITY Rda Detector Front Panel Overview16
Instrument Display17
Fluidics System19
ACQUITY Rda Detector Leak Sensors20
Preparing for Operation21
Software and Data System21
Calibrating and Tuning the Instrument21
Acquisition Modes23
ACQUITY Rda Detector Health System23
Leaving the Instrument in Power Save Mode25
Power-Cycling the ACQUITY Rda Detector25
Maintenance Procedures26
Maintenance Schedule26
Spare Parts27
Replacing Fuses27
Safety and Handling27
Preparing the Instrument for Working on the Source28
Removing and Refitting the Source Enclosure28
Removing the Source Enclosure from the Instrument28
Fitting the Source Enclosure to the Instrument30
Replacing or Refitting the Source Enclosure O-Ring31
Replacing the Aperture Disc32
Cleaning the Source Components35
Removing the Ion Block and Restrictor35
Cleaning the Source Components38
Refitting the Source Components39
Cleaning the Ion Guide Assembly40
Removing the Ion Guide Assembly from the Source Assembly40
Cleaning the Differential Aperture44
Cleaning the Ion Guide Assembly45
Fitting the Ion Guide Assembly to the Instrument46
Replacing the Source Enclosure50
Replacing the Probe Capillary Assembly52
Cleaning the Exterior of the Equipment55
Replacing the Air Filters55
Replacing the Leak Sensor57
Emptying the Source Exhaust Trap Bottle60
Maintaining the Rotary Backing Pump's Oil61
Replacing the Rotary Backing Pump's Filter Elements63
Replacing the Fluidics Tubing65
A Safety Advisories66
Warning Symbols66
Specific Warnings67
Notices69
Bottles Prohibited Symbol69
Required Protection69
Warnings that Apply to All Waters Instruments and Devices70
Warnings that Address the Replacement of Fuses74
Electrical Symbols75
Handling Symbols76
B Preparing the System for Operation78
Rear Panel Connections78
Sample Inlet78
Connecting the Probe78
Preparing the Fluidics System80
Installing the Reservoir Bottles80
Purging the Fluidics81
Starting the Instrument81
Divert Valve Flow Rate Considerations83
Stop Flow83
C Specifications85
Physical Specifications85
Environmental Specifications85
Electrical Specifications86
Input Output Specifications86
D External Connections88
Mass Detector: External Wiring and Vacuum Connections88
Connecting the Edwards Oil-Filled Backing Pump90
Making the Electrical Connections to the Rotary Backing Pump93
Connecting to the Nitrogen Gas Supply93
Connecting the Source Exhaust Line95
Connecting Liquid Waste Lines97
Electricity Source100
Connecting to a Wall Electricity Source100
Connecting to a Cart's Electricity Source100
Connecting Ethernet Cables (Systems with ACQUITY LC)101
Input/Output Signal Connectors102
Signal Connections103
E Materials of Construction and Compatible Solvents105
Preventing Contamination105
Items Exposed to Solvents105
Solvents Used to Prepare Mobile Phases106

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