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Waters ACQUITY User Manual

Waters ACQUITY
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ACQUITY QDa Detector
Overview and Maintenance Guide
715003956
Revision F
Copyright © Waters Corporation 2017
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Waters ACQUITY Specifications

General IconGeneral
Flow Rate Range0.001 to 2.000 mL/min
Injection Volume0.1 to 100 μL
Maximum Pressure15, 000 psi
Sample Temperature Control4 to 40 °C
Data Acquisition RateUp to 80 Hz
Detection Wavelength Range190 to 800 nm
Detector TypePDA (Photodiode Array)

Summary

General Information

Copyright Notice

Contains legal notices regarding document reproduction and rights, and terms of use.

Trademarks

Lists registered and unregistered trademarks of Waters Corporation and third parties.

Customer Comments

Provides contact information for submitting feedback and suggestions for document improvement.

Contacting Waters

Details how to reach Waters for product-related inquiries via various channels.

Safety Considerations

Safety Hazard Symbol Notice

Explains the meaning of hazard symbols and their importance in documentation.

Considerations Specific to the Device

Details specific safety warnings related to the device, such as power cord and leaks.

Bottle Placement Prohibition

Warns against placing liquid-filled containers on or near equipment to prevent damage.

Electrical Power Safety Notice

Advises on proper placement of the instrument for easy power cord disconnection.

Operating This Device

Applicable Symbols

Lists symbols found on the device, system, or packaging with their definitions.

Audience and Purpose

Describes the intended audience and scope of the manual.

Intended Use of the ACQUITY QDa Detector

Specifies the detector's application in LC/MS and its limitations.

Calibrating

Outlines methods and requirements for calibrating LC systems using standards.

Quality Control

Describes procedures for running QC samples to ensure instrument performance.

EMC Considerations

FCC Radiation Emissions Notice

States compliance with FCC rules and conditions for operation.

Canada Spectrum Management Emissions Notice

Declares compliance with Canadian ICES-001 standards.

ISM Classification: ISM Group 1 Class A

Assigns classification based on CISPR 11 standards for ISM instruments.

EMC Emissions

Provides guidance on avoiding electromagnetic interference for proper operation.

EC Authorized Representative

Instrument Features and Operating Modes

Operating Modes

Explains different data acquisition modes like Scanning, SIR, and RADAR.

Ion Optics

Describes the path of ions through the instrument from LC to detection.

Auto Setup

Details the instrument's automatic start-up checks for calibration and quadrupole settings.

Sample Inlet

Explains how to introduce samples into the detector from LC or syringe pump.

Vacuum System

Describes the internal and external pumps that create the instrument's vacuum.

Identifying Your Instrument Version

Provides details to help identify the specific QDa model being used.

ACQUITY Diverter Valve

Introduces the optional accessory for diverting eluent and supporting loop injections.

Preparing for Operation

Rear Panel Connections

Guides on making electrical and vacuum connections to the detector's rear panel.

Connecting to the Electricity Source

Details requirements for a grounded power source and connection steps.

Connecting the Probe

Provides instructions for connecting the probe assembly to the source enclosure.

Starting the Instrument

Outlines the sequence for powering on and initiating instrument operation.

Stop Flow

Explains the automatic function that stops LC flow during standby or gas failure.

Maintenance Procedures

Maintenance Schedule

Lists periodic tasks to ensure optimum instrument performance.

Spare Parts

Recommends using Waters Quality Parts for system integrity and how to order them.

Replacing Fuses

Provides safety warnings and procedures for replacing instrument fuses.

Troubleshooting with Connections INSIGHT

Describes the system for proactive service and support via remote access.

Submitting a Connections INSIGHT Request

Details the steps to manually submit a support request.

Safety and Handling

Reminds users of safety considerations during maintenance procedures.

Removing and Refitting the Source Enclosure

Guides on removing and reattaching the source enclosure for component access.

Maintaining the Source Components

Covers cleaning and replacing parts like the sample cone and ion block.

Cleaning the Instrument Case

Provides instructions for cleaning the exterior of the mass spectrometer.

Cleaning the Ion Guide Assembly

Details procedures for cleaning ion guide components to maintain signal.

Emptying the Nitrogen Exhaust Trap

Instructs on daily inspection and emptying of the exhaust trap bottle.

Emptying the Liquid-Trap Bottle

Describes how to empty the trap bottle for the backing pump.

Maintaining the Rotary Backing Pump’s Oil

Explains when and how to check and replace backing pump oil.

Gas Ballasting the Rotary Backing Pump

Provides notes on the correct use of gas ballasting to prevent pump damage.

Replacing the Rotary Backing Pump’s Demister Element

Refers to troubleshooting section for this replacement task.

Replacing the Internal Source Exhaust Valve (KAD)

Details procedures for replacing the valve on specific instrument models.

Safety Advisories

Warning Symbols

Explains symbols indicating risks like death, injury, or adverse reactions.

Notices

Alerts users to potential damage or sample integrity issues from misuse.

Bottles Prohibited Symbol

Warns about equipment damage from solvent spills and proper bottle placement.

Required Protection

Highlights the need for eye protection and chemical-resistant gloves.

Warnings that Apply to All Waters Instruments and Devices

General warnings about unauthorized modifications and proper usage.

Warnings That Address the Replacing of Fuses

Provides specific warnings related to fuse replacement safety.

Electrical and Handling Symbols

Lists electrical and handling symbols with their descriptions and meanings.

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Lists height, width, depth, and weight for different detector models.

Environmental Specifications

Details operating temperature ranges and humidity levels.

Electrical Specifications

Provides information on protection class, voltage, frequency, and power draw.

Input/Output Specifications

Lists details for USB, Com Port, Contact Closure Outputs, and Event Inputs.

Materials of Construction and Compatible Solvents

Preventing Contamination

Refers to a separate document for information on preventing contamination.

Running Hexane and THF with the ACQUITY QDa Detector

Warns about hazards of Hexane and THF and recommends ventilation.

QDa Solvent Compatibility (KAD)

Lists materials exposed to solvents and compatible solvents for KAD version.

QDa Solvent Compatibility (KAB)

Lists materials exposed to solvents and compatible solvents for KAB version.

External Connections

External Wiring and Vacuum Connections

Guides on making electrical and vacuum connections to the rear panel.

Connecting the Standard Instrument’s Backing Pump

Details the process for attaching the diaphragm pump.

Connecting the Performance Instrument’s Backing Pump

Outlines the installation of the rotary backing pump.

Connecting to the Nitrogen Gas Supply

Provides instructions for connecting the nitrogen supply and regulator.

Connecting and Disconnecting the External Source Exhaust Valve Assembly (KAB)

Guides on connecting/disconnecting the KAB exhaust valve assembly.

Connecting and Disconnecting the Internal Source Exhaust Valve Assembly (KAD)

Guides on connecting/disconnecting the KAD exhaust valve assembly.

Source Exhaust Tubing

Details connecting the exhaust trap bottle and related tubing configurations.

Connecting the 2.5-L Waste Container

Explains how to connect the waste container for specific QDa models.

Connecting the Nitrogen Exhaust Line

Provides steps to connect the nitrogen exhaust trap and associated tubing.

Connecting the Workstation

Details connecting the workstation and setting up the system.

Connecting Ethernet Cables (Systems with ACQUITY LC)

Guides on establishing network connections for the system.

Input/Output Signal Connectors

Describes the rear panel connectors for I/O signals and their functions.

Connecting to the Power Supply

Refers to the section on connecting to the electricity source.

Optional ACQUITY Diverter Valve

Diverter Valve Safety Advisories

Highlights safety precautions, especially grounding, for the diverter valve.

Installing the ACQUITY Diverter Valve

Provides steps for fitting the diverter valve assembly onto the detector.

Diverter Valve Wiring

Refers to rear panel connections for the diverter valve.

Configuring the Diverter Valve Fluidics

Explains how to set up flow paths for divert or loop injection modes.

Configuring the Diverter Valve Waste Tubing

Details connecting waste tubing for different diverter valve configurations.

Operating the ACQUITY Diverter Valve

Covers manual and programmed operation of the diverter valve.

Diverter Valve Maintenance Procedures

Outlines cleaning and replacement of diverter valve components.

Removing the Diverter Valve Assembly

Guides on how to safely detach the diverter valve assembly.

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