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ICS-1600 Standard Integrated IC System
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- Integrated Design
- Front Panel
- Column Heater
- Ease-of-Use
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The ICS-1600 system is designed to perform isocratic ion chromatography (IC) separations using conductivity detection with standard bore (4 mm) and microbore (2 mm) columns. Multiple available valving configurations support many modes of automated sample preparation.
When configured as an RFIC-ER™ system, the ICS-1600 allows continuous operation for up to four weeks using a single eluent preparation. Chromeleon® software provides full control and digital data collection from a PC using USB high-speed communication protocol. Available options include in-line vacuum degassing and the RFIC-ER installation kit.
Key Features:
- LCD front panel control
- Eluent regeneration functionality built in
- Dual-piston pump
- Column heater
- Electrolytic suppression
- Digital conductivity detection
- Vacuum degas (option)
- USB connectivity, plug-n-play
- Optical leak detector
- Electronic logbook and trending
- Optional 6- or 10-port valve for automated sample preparation
Benefits:
- Flexible flow rate supports 2, 3, 4, and 5 mm column formats.
- RFIC-ER system technology provides up to 28 days of chromatography results using only a single eluent preparation.
- Automated sample preparation capabilities enable techniques, such as on-line filtration, concentration, and matrix elimination.
- Trap and catalytic columns purify returning eluent, assuring consistent, high-quality eluent for separations.
- RFIC-ER systems are designed for high throughput analyses of anions or cations in low- to moderate-concentration matrices, or in high-concentration matrices after matrix elimination.
- Eluent valve provides positive shutoff of eluent flow prior to the pump for easy servicing.
- Leak detection and management allow fast response to system leaks.
High Performance in an Integrated Design
For improved reproducibility, the heated and thermostatted high-performance conductivity detection cell permits measurements that are unaffected by temperature variations. This capability allows the instrument to provide sensitive conductivity results consistently, without baseline drift. Advanced single-range digital output with an operating range to 15,000 µS full-scale provides a full range for your ion analysis needs. Whether in low or high concentrations, ions of interest are easily identified in this detection range. An optional column heater can provide improved day-to-day consistency, ensuring reproducibility and system stability by heating the column at a stable temperature.
Optional built-in eluent vacuum degas provides automatic in-line degassing of eluents, protecting eluents from contamination and decomposition. RFIC-ER™ system control is also integrated into the instrument; add the optional startup kit and run samples for up to 28 days on a single 4 L bottle of eluent. Also optional is an integrated, auxiliary sample preparation valve. A 6- or 10-port valve can be installed to enable cost saving sample preparation techniques such as matrix elimination and on-line filtration.
Inject Sample and Collect Data
The ICS-1600 comes equipped with a front panel touchpad controller. This controller allows the user to control and monitor the system status continuously directly from the instrument. The home screen provides on-screen operation with a single touch. Navigation is as easy as touching a button. The informative status screen provides customized status settings that the user can select. Large fonts provide easy viewing from a distance. The ICS-1600 user interface includes a screen that plots the signal in real time with autoscale functionality. This tool is excellent for monitoring the baseline.
Column Heater
Column heating maintains stable temperatures above ambient. This capability ensures superior instrument performance for excellent separation results and provides day-to-day consistency for reproducibility and stability. A precolumn heat exchanger is built in to ensure that the eluent is at the set temperature, optimizing column separations and maximizing the column performance. A convenient transparent cover allows viewing of the column without temperature disruption. The column heater can be set and monitored with Chromeleon® software or the touch-pad controller for easy operation and control.
Convenient and Easy-to-Use IC System
The ICS-1600 system is controlled and operated using the Chromeleon® Chromatography Data system software. Chromeleon software combines the ideal blend of powerful data analysis capabilities with a logical, user-friendly interface. Only Chromeleon software offers IC features that adapt to IC separations, and integration parameters that provide consistent results with changing concentrations. Audit trails log the details of instrument use to provide a snapshot of the system running conditions. All manipulations are recorded and kept in a history file, making troubleshooting simple and GLP compliance more achievable. Storage of results in the secure, integral database allows you to find your data by any parameter using query functions. System Wellness provides on-line calibration and diagnostics to ensure optimum performance. A customizable reporting structure allows for optimized data and results presentation.
The ICS-1600 can be fully automated with an autosampler that consistently delivers samples every run, without user attention. The AS-DV and AS autosamplers provide flexibility in sample delivery and sample preparation alternatives. Simply fill and load the sample containers, enter the description, and press start to begin your daily routine.
| ICS-1600 Basic Integrated 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 13.8MPa (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 | 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 |
| Column Heater (Standard) | |
| Operating Temperature Range | 30 to 60 °C (86 to 140 °F); minimum 5 °C above the ambient temperature. 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 Generation | |
| Optional with RFC-30 | |
| Eluent Regeneration | |
| Eluent Regeneration Support | With Optional RFIC-ER Start-up Kit |
| 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 with 4L of 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) | 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 MonoDisc suppression bed types available |
| Electrolytic Suppression- Self Regenerating with External Water Mode | 2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation; Both membrane and MonoDisc 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(R): 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: <35 µL AES Cation: <35 µL |
| Conductivity Detector Electronics and Flow Cell | |
| Type | Microprocessor-controlled digital signal processor |
| Cell Drive | 8 kHz square wave |
| Linearity | 1% at 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, tortuous-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 | 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 |
| Automation Flexibility | High, conditionals using Chromeleon and post run features |
| System Software and Control | |
| Software | Chromeleon Chromatography Management Software, supports Microsoft Windows® XP, or Vista |
| Automated Procedure Wizards | 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 | 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 front panel and 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 in × 8.8 in × 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 |
| Product Brochures | |
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ICS-2100/1600/1100 Brochure |
| Product Data Sheets | |
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ICS-1600 Ion Chromatography System Data Sheet |
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| ICS-1600 (Pump, Injection Valve, Conductivity Detector, Column Oven, Touchscreen Display) with shipkit, Chromeleon CHM-1 and PC | 069652 |
| ICS-1600 (Pump, Degasser, Injection Valve, Conductivity Detector, Column Oven, Touchscreen Display) with shipkit, Chromeleon CHM-1 and PC | 069653 |
| ICS-1600 (Pump, Injection Valve, Conductivity Detector, Column Oven, Touchscreen Display), Chromeleon CHM-1 and shipkit | 069654 |
| ICS-1600 (Pump, Degasser, Injection Valve, Conductivity Detector, Column Oven, Touchscreen Display) with shipkit and Chromeleon CHM-1 | 069655 |
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| Eluent Regeneration Startup Kit, Anion, for ICS-1100 and ICS-1600 | 069570 |
| Eluent Regeneration Startup Kit, Cation, for ICS-1100 and ICS-1600 | 069569 |
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