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Edition 9, 2007 120.0010
DECADE
Digital Electrochemical
Amperometric Detector
user manual
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Antec Leyden B.V., Zoeterwoude, The Netherlands, declare that the
product
Electrochemical Detector DECADE (p.n. 120.0035)
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following directives:
Safety (73/23/EEC)
Safety requirements for laboratory equipment
(Class I, Installation cat. II, Pollution degree 2) IEC 1010-1
Immunity (89/336/EEC)
Electromagnetic immunity IEC 801-2/3/4 & ENV 50140
Radio frequency current injection ENV 50141 & IEC 1000-4-6
Voltage dips and interruptions IEC 1000-4-11
Emissions (89/336/EEC)
Electromagnetic radiation EN 55022, Class B (CISPR 22)
Attention
Use shielded cable(s) to connect all I/O’s with other devices. Thoroughly
connect the shielding to common. Antec Leyden will not accept any liability for
damage, direct or indirect, caused by connecting this instrument to devices
which do not meet relevant safety standards.
February 21, 2007
IN
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Intended use
For research purposes only. While clinical applications may be shown, this
instrument is not tested by the manufacturer to comply with the In Vitro
Diagnostics Directive.
WEEE directive
All equipment of Antec Leyden which are subjected to the WEEE directive
shipped after August 13, 2005 are compliant with the WEEE marking
requirements. Such products are labelled with the “crossed out wheelie”,
depicted on the left site.
The symbol on the product indicates that the product must not be
disposed as unsorted municipality waste.
Collection & recycling information
Please ship the instrument back to the manufacturer (Antec Leyden, the
Netherlands) at the end-of-life time of the product. The manufacturer
will take care of the proper disposal and recycling of the instrument at
its facilities.
Shipping address for the end-of-life products:
Antec Leyden
Industrieweg 12
2382NV Zoeterwoude
The Netherlands
In case of questions, or if further information is required about the collection &
recycling procedure, please contact your local distributor.
ROHS directive
Our instruments are currently exempt from the RoHS directive because they
fall under WEEE Annex IA categories 8 and 9, which includes medical
devices and monitoring and control instruments. Nevertheless, we have taken
steps to eliminate all restricted substances from our products.
Antec Leyden is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.
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Symbols
The following symbol are used on the rear panel and oven compartment of
the DECADE:
Consult the manual for further safety instructions
Frame or chassis ground terminal
The following pictograms are used in the DECADE II manual:
Caution
Caution, risk of electric shock or other electrical hazard (high
voltage)
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Safety practices
The following safety practices are intended to insure safe operation of the
equipment.
Electrical hazards
The removal of protective panels on the instrument can result in exposure to
potentially dangerous voltages. Therefore, disconnect the instrument from all
power sources before disassembly. Untrained personnel should not open the
instrument.
Replace blown fuses with fuses of proper type and rating as stipulated on the
rear panel and specified in the installation section of this manual. The fuse
holder is integrated in the mains connector. Ensure that the instrument is
never put in operation with fuses of a different type. This could cause fire.
USE ONLY WITH 250 V FUSES
EMPLOYER UNIQUEMENT
A
VEC DES FUSIBLES DE 250V
Connect the detector to a grounded AC power source, line voltage 100 – 240
VAC. The instrument should be connected to a protective earth via a ground
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socket. The power source should exhibit minimal power transients and
fluctuations. Replace faulty or frayed power cords.
Place the detector on a flat and smooth surface. Do not block the fan located
at the bottom of the detector. Blocking the fan will impair the cooling capability
of the power supply.
General precautions
Perform periodic leak checks on LC tubing and connections.
Do not close or block the drain.
Do not allow flammable and/or toxic solvents to accumulate. Follow a
regulated, approved waste disposal program. Never dispose of such products
through the municipal sewage system.
This instrument has a lithium battery inside. Replacement of the battery
should be performed by qualified service personnel. Dispose the battery
according to chemical waste only.
Spare parts and service availability
Manufacturer provides operational spare parts of the instrument and current
accessories for a period of five years after shipment of the final production run
of the instrument. Spare parts will be available after this five years period on
an ‘as available’ basis.
Manufacturer provides a variety of services to support her customers after
warranty expiration. Repair service can be provided on a time and material
basis. Contact your local supplier for servicing. Technical support and training
can be provided by qualified chemists on both contractual or as-needed
basis.
Copyright ©2006. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any
form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign
language) without prior agreement and written consent from the copyright of the owner.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Manufacturer and
its affiliated companies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Table of contents
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 1
Intended use 2
WEEE directive 2
ROHS directive 2
Symbols 3
Safety practices 4
General precautions 5
Spare parts and service availability 5
DECADE electrochemical detector 11
Installation guide 13
Unpacking 13
Installation 13
HPLC connections 14
The DECADE controller 19
Introduction 19
Overview of all DECADE screens 20
Parameters 22
Data acquisition 29
Introduction 29
Internal organisation 29
Integrator output 30
Recorder output 31
Integrator vs. recorder output 33
Offset 34
AUTO mode and time files 37
Introduction 37
Range programming 37
Drift monitor 38
Step by step example (DECADE = Master) 39
Hardware connections: 39
Programming the AUTO mode: 40
Important note when using the drift monitor: 42
Interrupting a time file: 42
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