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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5
Description ................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1
User Features ............................................................................................................................ 5 1.2
Models ....................................................................................................................................... 5 1.3
2900 Series General Specifications .......................................................................................... 6 1.4
2960 Online Monitor Specifications ........................................................................................... 6 1.5
1.5.1
Monitor ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.5.2 Analog/Control .................................................................................................................... 7
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 7 2.1
Explanation of Symbols ............................................................................................................. 8 2.2
3.
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................. 9 3.1
Warranty Card ......................................................................................................................... 10 3.2
What You Need ....................................................................................................................... 10 3.3
Major Components .................................................................................................................. 10 3.4
4.
Basic Setup ................................................................................................................................... 12
Install Bottle Racks .................................................................................................................. 13 4.1
4.1.1
Right Side .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.2 Left Side (2950 models only) ............................................................................................ 14
Connect Printer ........................................................................................................................ 15 4.2
Connect AC Power .................................................................................................................. 15 4.3
Connect 2960 Online Monitor .................................................................................................. 16 4.4
Align Sipper ............................................................................................................................. 16 4.5
Configure Instrument Chemistries ........................................................................................... 19 4.6
4.6.1
Assign Chemistries to Probes ........................................................................................... 19
4.6.2 Assign Reagents ............................................................................................................... 22
Prepare and Install Buffer Solutions ........................................................................................ 24 4.7
4.7.1
Prepare Buffer ................................................................................................................... 25
4.7.2 Install Buffer Solution(s) .................................................................................................... 25
Install Calibrator Solution(s) .................................................................................................... 25 4.8
Install Membranes and ISEs .................................................................................................... 26 4.9
4.9.1
Enzyme Membranes ......................................................................................................... 26
4.9.2 Ion Selective Electrodes.................................................................................................... 27
Prime the Fluid System ........................................................................................................... 29 4.10
Check Probe Currents ............................................................................................................. 30 4.11
4.11.1
Biosensor Probes ....................................................................................................... 30
4.11.2 ISE Probes.................................................................................................................. 30
Enable 21 CFR Part 11 Mode ................................................................................................. 30 4.12
5.
Running the Instrument ............................................................................................................... 30
Perform Daily Operational Checks .......................................................................................... 30 5.1
5.1.1
Enzyme Membrane Integrity Test ..................................................................................... 31
5.1.2 Linearity Test ..................................................................................................................... 33
5.1.3 Results .............................................................................................................................. 33
Sample Preparation ................................................................................................................. 35 5.2
Run Batch ................................................................................................................................ 35 5.3