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ICS-1100 Acid Rain (AR) Analyzer with RFIC-ER

Dionex Solution for Acid Rain Analysis

The Dionex ICS-1100 AR Acid Rain system was developed for China's acid rain monitoring programs. This fully equipped RFIC-ER^™ system with leading edge eluent regeneration technology provides Acid Rain monitoring for up to a month of unattended, continuous operation while providing real time results every 15 minutes for anions or cations. Our ICS-1100 AR system is Always On and Always Ready.

Key System Capabilities:

Highly efficient separations
Fast runtimes
Reduction of eluent preparation to once a month
Reduction of overall waste generation by 5 times
Monthly system calibration (eliminating time-consuming daily or weekly calibration routines)
Improved overall performance and reproducibility
Reduced cost of ownership

The government in China and its related departments have recognized the importance of rain and snow monitoring in cities across China. The newly issued government regulations require cities to begin collecting rain and snow samples and monitoring for anions and cations using ion chromatography (IC). Monitoring stations are required to measure the content of specific anions including fluoride, chloride, sulfate, and nitrate, and cations including lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium, calcium, and magnesium.

Dionex Corporation–the leader in IC for water, air, and rain monitoring–has successfully installed more than 400 instruments in EPA stations all over China, including 100 systems monitoring acid rain. In the near future, more than 300 stations will begin using IC systems and technologies to automate acid rain monitoring.

Our Acid Rain solution provides the fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective method to monitor anions and cations in rain and snow. Operators do not have to know chemistry or be trained in using complex instruments. The only requirement is to collect samples, inject samples, and review results.

Key Features of Eluent Regeneration Technology:

Excellent separations using Dionex separation column technologies
Shorter run times providing higher resolution for data collection and analysis
Reduction of eluent preparation cycles to once per month, saving time and expense
Only 4 L of waste per month, saving expense
No regenerant required for suppression, saving significant amounts of time
Only one calibration per month, resulting in less labor and more instrument up time
Fully automated trending results using Chromeleon^® software solutions

Contact Dionex China to learn more about our unique solution and technology designed for acid rain analysis or click this link:

www.dionex.com.cn

Dionex is dedicated to providing customers the solutions they require.

ICS-1100 AR Acid Rain IC System Specifications
Analytical Pump and Fluidics
Type	Serial dual-reciprocating pistons, microprocessor-controlled constant stroke, variable speed
Construction	Chemically inert, metal-free PEEK^™ pump heads and flow paths compatible with aqueous eluents of pH 0–14 and reversed-phase solvents
Pump Operating Pressure	0–35 MPa (0–5000 psi)
Flow Rate Range	0.00–5.00 mL/min without changing pump heads
Flow Precision	< 0.1%, typically
Flow Accuracy	< 0.1%, typically
Pressure Ripple	< 1.0% at 13.8 MPa (2000 psi) and 1.0 mL/min
Eluent On-Off Valve	Standard
Piston Seal Wash	Dual-pump head, wash can be continuous when connected to rinse solution supply
Pressure Alarm Limits	Upper limit 0–35 MPa or 0–5000 psi in one unit (MPa or psi) increments; lower limit can be set up to one unit lower than upper limit
Vacuum Degas	Yes, optional, automatic control
Eluent Bottles	Polypropylene, up to 4 L volume
Eluent Bottle Pressure	Not required
Injection Valve	6-port, 2-position Rheodyne valve, electrically activated
Columns Supported	2, 3, 4, and 5 mm i.d.; maximum length 250 mm analytical column with 50 mm guard column (RFIC-ER system supports only 4 mm columns)
Column Heater (Optional)
Operating Temperature Range	30 to 60 °C (86 to 140 °F); minimum 5 °C above ambient. Settable range is equal to working range
Temperature Accuracy	±0.5 °C at sensor; at 40 °C
Auxiliary Valve (Optional)	2-position, 6- or 10-port high-pressure Rheodyne valve, fully inert PEEK construction, electrically activated
Eluent Regeneration
Eluents	Carbonate and carbonate/bicarbonate combinations up to 20 mM MSA up to 34 mM
Flow Rates	0.01–2.00 mL/min
Continuous Operation (4 L Eluent)	Up to 28 days or 2000 samples, typically
Always On, Always Ready Capable	Yes, standard feature
Remains fully calibrated for extended periods (<28 days)	Yes, standard feature. Results are traceable to a single calibration.
System Wellness	Consumables usage monitoring for predictive maintenance
Maximum Operating Pressure	21 MPa (3000 psi)
Operating Temperature Range	4–40 °C
Suppressors and Control
Chemical Suppression	2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed types
Displacement Chemical Regeneration	2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed types
Electrolytic Suppression- Self Regenerating	2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation. Both membrane and MonoDisk^™ suppression bed types available
Electrolytic Suppression- Self Regenerating with External Water Mode	2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation. Both membrane and MonoDisk suppression bed types available
Current Control Range	SRS^® (4 mm): 0–300 mA in 1 mA increments SRS (2 mm): 0–100 mA in 1 mA increments AES^®: 0–150 mA in 1 mA increments CMD: 0–500 mA in 1 mA increments SRN: 0–500 mA in 1 mA increments
Salt Converter	Available in 2 and 4 mm versions
AMMS-ICE	Available in 2 and 4 mm versions
Carbonic Acid Removal for Anions	ASRS^® 300 plus CRD 200 for hydroxide eluents ASRS 300 plus CRD 300 for carbonate eluents
Non-Suppressed Chromatography	Yes, supported
Suppressor Wear Parts	None: peristaltic pump and inline filters are not required
Suppression Capacity	Anion SRS 300 (4 mm): 200 μeq/min Cation SRS 300 (4 mm): 110 μeq/min Anion SRS 300 (2 mm): 50 μeq/min Cation SRS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 μeq/min Anion MMS^™ 300 (4 mm): 150 μeq/min Cation MMS 300 (4 mm): 150 μeq/min Anion MMS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 μeq/min Cation MMS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 μeq/min Anion AES: 25 μeq/min Cation AES:25 μeq/min
Suppressor Void Volumes	SRS 300 (4 mm): <50 μL SRS 300 (2 mm): <15 μL MMS 300 (4 mm): <50 μL MMS 300 (2 mm): <15 μL AMMS-ICE 300 (4 mm): <50 μL AMMS-ICE 300 (2 mm): <15 μL AES (Anion or Cation): <35 μL
Conductivity Detector Electronics and Flow Cell
Type	Microprocessor-controlled digital signal processor
Cell Drive	8 kHz square wave
Linearity	1% up to 1 mS
Resolution	0.00238 nS
Full-Scale Output Ranges	Digital signal range: 0–15,000 µS Analog signal range: 0–15,000 µS
Electronic Noise	±0.1 nS when background conductivity is 0–150 µS ±2 nS when background conductivity is 151–3200 µS
Filter	Rise times from 0 to 10 s, user selectable
Temperature Compensation	Fixed at 1.7% per 1 °C at cell temperature
Temperature Range	Ambient +7 °C; 30 to 55 °C
Cell Electrodes	Passivated 316 stainless steel. Compatible with MSA.
Cell Body	Chemically inert polymeric material
Cell Volume	<1 µL
Heat Exchanger	Inert, convoluted-path for low axial dispersion
Maximum Cell Operating Pressure	10 MPa (1500 psi)
Autosampler
Automation Using Autosampler	Dionex AS-DV, AS, AS-HV, or third-party autosamplers
Sequential/Simultaneous Injection	Yes, depending on autosampler capabilities
Automated Dilution	Yes, available with AS Autosampler
Dilution Factor, AS Autosampler	1:1 to 1:1000
Dilution Time, AS Autosampler	15 seconds with sample overlap
Inline Sample Degassing	Yes, optional with CRD 300/200
Inline Filtration	Yes, AS-DV Autosampler or inline filter
High Automation Flexibility	Conditionals using Chromeleon and post run features
System Software and Control
Software	Chromeleon^® Chromatography Data System Software, supports Microsoft Windows^® XP or Vista
Automated Procedure Wizards	Yes, standard feature
System Smart Startup and Shutdown	Yes, standard feature
System Wellness and Predictive Performance	Yes, standard feature
Data Trending Plots	Yes, numerical device parameters can be plotted
Virtual Column Simulator	Yes, evaluation mode standard, isocratic and gradient optional
Application Templates	Yes, standard feature
Multivendor Automation Support of 3rd Party Instruments	Yes, fully controls over 300 different instruments from more than 30 manufacturers, including GC, HPLC, and MS
3-D Software for PDA, MS, and ED	Yes, optional
Customizable System Control Panels	Yes, standard feature
System Status Virtual Channels	Yes, standard feature
Power Failure Protection	Yes, standard feature
Sequential Injection	Yes, standard feature for independent dual system analysis
System Trigger Commands and Conditionals	Yes, standard feature
Daily Audit Trail	Yes, standard feature
Sample Audit Trail	Yes, standard feature
Multiple Network Control and Network Failure Protection	Yes, optional
System Calibration Storage	Yes, factory, present, and previous. Completely user selectable
Customized Reporting	Yes, standard feature with unlimited report workbooks
Control Modes	Full control through Chromeleon software; alternative control through TTL or relay closures; two relay outputs, two TTL outputs, four programmable inputs
Automated System Qualification	Yes, automated IQ/OQ/PQ procedures produce detailed, comprehensive qualification reports using minimal operator time
USB Communication Protocol	One USB input; one built-in two-port USB hub
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (h × w × d)	56.1 cm × 22.4 cm × 53.3 cm (22.1 × 8.8 × 21 in.)
Weight	24.5 kg (54 lb)
Power Requirements	100–240 V ac, 50-60 Hz, autoranging
Operating Temperature	4–40 °C (40–104 °F); cold-room-compatible (4° C) as long as system power remains on
Operating Humidity Range	5–95% relative, noncondensing
Leak Detection	Built-in, optical sensor

Brochures
	Reagent-Free Ion Chromatography

Data Sheets
	ICS-1100 AR Acid Rain Ion Chromatography System Data Sheet

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