ELS-500 - Eicom USA
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1. MOBILE PHASE SWITCHING VALVE FOR HTEC 500 ELS 500 User Manual Do not use the ELS 500 on humans or animals except laboratory animals for the purpose of basic scientific research EICOM CORPORATION Headquarters Japan 113 Kita Enmenden cho Shimotoba Fushimi ku Kyoto Japan 612 8497 Phone 81 75 622 2112 FAX 81 75 622 2114 San Diego Office USA 7313 Carroll Road Suite F San Diego CA 92121 USA Phone 888 680 7775 FAX 858 560 8040 ELSSOOMAN 080 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Mobile Phase Switching Valve for the HTEC 500 The ELS 500 is the switching valve which is developed and produced for exclusive use with the HTEC 500 HPLC ECD System This device allows the user to switch between two types of mobile phases at the head pump of HTEG 500 The timing of the valve switching can be done either manually or by external signal input We insist that users observe the following procedures in order to prevent accidents 1 Be sure to read and understand this manual completely prior to operating the ELS 500 2 Use the ELS 500 only for basic research purposes Do not use on humans or animals except for laboratory animals 3 Follow all warnings listed herein very closely 4 Do not alter the ELS 500 5 Never attempt to repair or dismantle the ELS 500 on your own A WARNING This device has been produced for experts who have knowledge of chemical analysis and handling research reagents Failure to follow i2. Phase selection by checking the correct indicator light is on 4 Aspirate from the pump head to draw the Mobil Phase into each line respectively AUTO MAN Switch Line indicator A Line indicator B Manual Switch for Line Indicators 2 2 Automatic Switching 1 Set automatic line indication switch using the programming analysis method in PowerChrom EPC 500 Example First inject Mobile Phase A After 5 minutes switch to Mobile Phase B After 10 minutes go back to Mobile Phase A keep on Mobile Phase A for 15 minutes wo untitled Simple integration l Start recording immediately inject defines time zero ad Comments Entry Time from Inject min Pump B Digital Output 1 Comment Threshold min Leer ase ke Bo a lose High Y C Ene Open low FEE Channel 1 vw D 0 r 2 3 10 0 4 15 0 ma i Input Open Close in Digital Output 1 Set injection time In this case Mobile Phase A A NO is set by Open and Mobile Phase B B NC is set by Close The default setting of EPC 500 is Open for ANO Mobile Phase Ais set to time 0 00 upon sample injection 2 Save the Method file in PowerChrom 3 Turn on ELS 500 set AUTO MAN switch to AUTO 4 Confirm correct Mobile Phase A is selected by checking the correct indicator light is on If Line Indicator B is on the EPC 500 s OPEN CLOSE signal setting is not working properly Confirm the external si
3. e system which allows the mobile phase lines A and B to be connected to the degasser in two ways either before or after the switching valve e The ELS 500 controls the valve unit e The timing of the switching can either be controlled by ELS 500 s manual switch or can be programmed via external control signal using Eicom s PowerChrom EPC 500 Control Signal Open Close Er g PEN MOSS ana j PowerChrom t ELS 500 a DE i E a ed e a ES Em i F ELS 500 Valve Unit HPLC ECD System HTEC 500 Mobile Phase Analysis System Configuration 1 Flat Fitting Hold connector Hexagon connects the tubing to the valve unit To connect tubing to other devices use Flat Fitting Hold connectors Round Flange Ferrule el iS N Fit tips of tubes gen Connector Round Connector Tubing to 3 way Connector Degasser 2 Locate the pump head inlet of the HTEC 500 and remove the connector from the check valve 3 Pull the 3 way connector gently out of its bracket 4 Loosen the 2 screws on the 3 way connector bracket and remove the bracket 5 Connect the outlet port on the valve unit to the center outlet of the 3 way connector 6 Attach the valve unit under the pump using the 3 way connector bracket and screws Push the 3 way connector gently back into the bracket Connect the inlet check valve to the pump head Connect the line from mobile phase A to one of the inlet ports on the 3 way val
4. gnal terminal of the ESP 500 by verifying that the pin has been removed according to the instructions in step 14 of section 1 3 of this manual Auto indicator AUTO MAN SWITCH Line indicator A Line indicator B 5 Start analysis with the above method file in EPC 500 s Run Table or install the method file into a sequence file 2 3 Powering Down To shut down the machine simply turn off the power switch of the ELS 500 A WARNING Do not leave machine powered on while set to Mobile Phase B B NC The electromagnetic valve is always drawing an electrical current while the machine is set to Mobile Phase B B NC If left powered on for long periods while set to Mobile Phase B the ELC 500 will be damaged lll Specifications IV Limited Warranty Warranty Period One year from the original purchase date as defined by the date of your Eicom invoice Except for the valve unit which is warranted for 6 months from the purchase date as defined by the date of your Eicom invoice Warranty Information During the warranty period this Eicom product is covered by a limited liability warranty covering manufacturer defects In the case that the machine is defective it will be repaired or replaced free for charge Void of Warranty The manufacturer s warranty will be voided under the following conditions Failure to follow instructions and warnings relating to product s use Repair or alteration by anyone other than E
5. icom 3 Damage during shipping or transit or any other accidental damage Damage due to use with hazardous voltages Damage due to improper connection of equipment Damage due to any act of God Any other inappropriate usage of parts or consumables that is not authorized by Eicom All rights reserved Use of images and or wording of this manual without express permission is completely prohibited Specifications and descriptions in this user guide are subject to change without prior notice If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Eicom or its distributors
6. nstructions may lead to poor quality data and could result in a safety hazard such as fire electric shock injury or other damage DO NOT OPERATE the ELS 500 until reading and understanding this instruction manual completely I Parts List 1 1 Prior to operation please ensure all of the following parts are included and that the equipment has not been damaged in shipping Part Qaitity i Manual a ELS 500 Main uni Mo Wavuti OSS O o o Tefzel Tube 0 8mm ID 150mm ANOLing 1 Tefzel Tube 0 8mm ID 140mm BNC Line 1 Tefzel Tube 8 8mm D 7smm__ COM Line A an ET Flat Hex i for a Unit Ferrule for Valve Unit N Flat Finger tight Fitting for Degasser 3 Way Connector Ferrule for Degasser 3 Way Connector 1 S Signal Cable For connecting the EPC 500 to the ELS 500 A N OI Ground Wire Power Supply Cable EE ae i _ AN WARNING The ELS 500 and parts are not made for use in any other device except the HTEC 500 HPLC ECD system 1 2 Parts Name and Function Valve Unit ELS 500 Main unit Switching Signal Cable for Valve Unit Automatic Indicator Line Indicator A Line Indicator B Manual Switch for Line Indicators Power Switch Ground Terminal Power Supply Socket Fuse Case ELS 500 Back J External Automatic Control Signal Input Terminal Valve Unit Change Signal Socket ELS 500 Bottom 1 3 Connecting to the HTEC 500 e There are two degasser loops in th
7. ve Connect the line from mobile phase B to the other inlet port on the 3 way valve Remove connector inlet check valve for hook up Connector Hexagon 3 way bracket Attached HTEC 500 ey 2 Line from mobile Line from mobile phase A phase B 11 Connect the signal wire from the valve unit to the socket in the bottom of the ELS 500 12 Connect terminal of the bottom of ELS 500 to the terminal CTL 1 of the PowerChrom EPC 500 13 The external device signal control of the ESP 500 must be set to OPEN CLOSE on CONTACT CLOSURE 14 Remove the pin of the external signal terminal from the back of the ESP 500 Please note that the method of switch the signals depends of the type of control device For the EPC 300 external device signal control is set by the DIP switch TRIG CH1 CH2 DAC CTL CTL2 CTILS CTL4 di EE Scat LERE AE PG EPC 500 connector terminal Back ELS 500 connector terminal Back Valve unit Mada in Australia by aDAD Pry Led Aid Ger Serwowaivle partt haiei Alger aansig bo gas Bars Daan NO 1 PIN MUST BE PULLED OUT Il Parts List 2 1 Manual Switching Prior to beginning analysis prime Mobile Phases A and B up to the pump head using the manual switching mode 1 Turn on the ELS 500 and set AUTO MAN switch to MAN manual 2 Select A NO Mobile Phase A or B NC Mobile Phase B by using the manual switch for line indicators 3 Confirm correct Mobile
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