830 IC Interface CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland E-Mail info@metrohm.com Internet www.metrohm.com Instuctions for Use 8.830.
CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland E-Mail info@metrohm.com Internet www.metrohm.com 830 IC Interface 5.830.0020 Program Instructions for Use 8.830.1003 07.
Teachware Metrohm AG Oberdorfstrasse 68 CH-9101 Herisau teachware@metrohm.com 1st Edition 2003 These instructions are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Although all the information given in these instructions has been checked with great care, errors cannot be entirely excluded. Should you notice any mistakes please inform the author at the address given above.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 Introduction .................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Instrument description ............................................................. 1 Parts and controls..................................................................... 2 Information on the Instructions for Use................................... 4 1.3.1 1.3.2 Organization ..................................................................................
Table of contents 4.6 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 Warranty ...................................................................................... 41 Declaration of Conformity ........................................................... 42 Quality Management Principles .................................................. 43 Index ........................................................................................ 44 List of illustrations II Fig. 1: Connection possibilities at 830 IC Interface ................
1.1 Instrument description 1 Introduction 1.1 Instrument description The 830 IC Interface provides the connection between the PC and external IC or HPLC peripheral instruments. Up to 16 instruments including 4 detectors can be connected to the 830 IC Interface and controlled by means of the «IC Net» PC software. The 830 IC Interface can also record and convert the analog signals from a maximum of 4 channels (two at once) which are processed at very high resolution. Fig.
1 Introduction 1.2 Parts and controls In this section you will find the numbers and designations of the parts and controls of the 830 IC Interface. The numbering applies throughout the instructions for use, i.e. bold numbers in the text (e.g. 5) refer to the parts and controls illustrated here. 1 Fig. 2: Front of 830 IC Interface 1 Mains pilot lamp Lights up when instrument is switched on 2 830 IC Interface / 8.830.
1.2 Parts and controls 2 3 4 6 5 7 Fig. 3: 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rear of 830 IC Interface 2 Earthing socket 3 Mains switch For switching the instrument on/off. 9 Remote input/output lines connection (COM) 10 RS232 interfaces System 2 4 Serial number 5 Mains connection plug Mains connection see section 2.
1 Introduction 1.3 Information on the Instructions for Use Please read through these Instructions for Use carefully before you put the 830 IC Interface into operation. The Instructions for Use contain information and warnings to which the user must pay attention in order to assure safe operation of the instrument. 1.3.1 Organization These 8.830.
1.3 Information on the Instructions for Use 1.3.2 Notation and pictograms The following notations and pictograms (symbols) are used in these Instructions for Use: Range Menu item, parameter or entry value in «IC Net» program SYSTEM STATE Program window in «IC Net» program Button in «IC Net» program 4 Part or control of 830 Danger/Warning This symbol indicates a possible risk of death or injury to the user and possible damage to the instrument or its components by electricity.
1 Introduction 1.4 Safety notes While electrical safety in the handling of the 830 IC Interface is assured in the context of the specifications IEC 1010-1 (protection class 1, degree of protection IP40), the following points should be noted: • Mains connection The mains connection must be effected in accordance with the instructions in section 2.2. • Opening the instrument Inside the instrument there are no parts which must be set or adjusted by the user.
2.1 Setting up the instrument 2 Installation 2.1 Setting up the instrument 2.1.1 Packaging The 830 IC Interface is supplied together with the separately packed accessories in special packagings containing shock-absorbing foam linings designed to provide excellent protection. The instrument itself is packed in an evacuated polyethylene bag to prevent the ingress of dust. Please store all these special packagings as only they assure transport of the instrument free from damage. 2.1.
2 Installation 2.2 Mains connection 2.2.1 Mains voltage and fuses The 830 Interface has a power supply which automatically adjusts itself to the existing mains voltage (100…240 V) and frequency (50…60 Hz). It is equipped with an electronic overload protection device and also has two fuses; however, these should only be exchanged by Metrohm service technicians. 2.2.2 Mains cable The instrument is supplied with one of three mains cables • 6.2122.020 with plug SEV 12 (Switzerland, …) • 6.2122.
2.3 Connection to the PC 2.3 Connection to the PC 2.3.1 Connecting cable Always switch off 830 IC Interface and PC before you connect the two instruments with the 6.2134.100 Cable Connect the PC connection 6 at the 830 IC Interface to one of the serial COM ports at the PC using the 6.2134.100 Cable (9 pin/9 pin). If only a 25-pin COM interface is available on the PC then the 6.2125.110 Adapter cable or a commercially available adapter must be used. 6.2134.100 830 Fig. 4: 2.3.
2 Installation 2.4 Connection of external instruments 2.4.
2.4 Connection of external instruments >CONFIG/RS settings RS control: on • 709 IC Pump: Switch on external control of the 709 IC Pump using the [ EXT. ] key. • 752 IC Pump Unit, 753 IC Suppressor Module, 754 IC Dialysis Unit: Switch on external control via remote interface using the [ Remote ] switch. • 817 Bioscan: This instrument is already pre-configured, no additional settings must be made. • 761 Compact IC: This instrument is already pre-configured, no additional settings must be made.
2 Installation 2.4.2 819 IC Detector, 820 IC Separation Center, 818 IC Pump Example Analysis of anions or cations on a modular system with electronic suppression. Instruments The setup of the instruments corresponds to the Modular IC System 1 (MIC 1 Advanced). • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0210 • 2.818.0110 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center with 1 injector and column heater 818 IC Pump 819 6.2134.130 820 6.2125.090 6.2115.070 PC 6.2134.100 830 818 6.2134.040 6.2134.
2.4 Connection of external instruments 2.4.3 833 IC Liquid Handling Pump Unit Example Analysis of anions or cations on a modular system with chemical suppression. Instruments The setup of the instruments corresponds to the Modular IC System 2 (MIC 2 Advanced). • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0230 • 2.818.0110 • 2.833.0010 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center with 1 injector, suppressor module and column heater 818 IC Pump 833 IC Liquid Handling Pump Unit 819 6.2134.130 820 6.
2 Installation 2.4.4 833 IC Liquid Handling Suppressor-Unit Example Simultaneous analysis of cations and anions on a modular system with two independent detectors. Instruments The setup of the instruments corresponds to the Modular IC System 3 (MIC 3 Advanced). • • • • 2.830.0020 2.819.0010 2.819.0110 2.820.0220 • 2.818.0110 • 2.818.0110 • 2.833.
2.4 Connection of external instruments 2.4.5 833 IC Liquid Handling Sample Prep Unit Example Neutralization of an alkaline sample for anion determination with chemical suppression. Instruments The setup of the instruments corresponds to the Modular IC System 6 (MIC 6) enhanced by the IC Liquid Handling Sample Prep Module 833 (2.833.0030). • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.
2 Installation 2.4.6 833 IC Liquid Handling Dialysis Unit Example Analysis of anions on a modular system with chemical suppression after preceding sample dialysis. Instruments • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0220 • 2.818.0110 • 2.833.0020 • 2.833.0040 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center 820 with 2 injectors and column heater 818 IC Pump 833 IC Liquid Handling Suppressor Unit 833 IC Liquid Handling Dialysis Unit Interconnection 819 6.2134.130 6.2143.220 820 6.2125.090 6.2115.
2.4 Connection of external instruments 2.4.7 833 IC Liquid Handling Ultra Filtration Unit Example Analysis of anions on a modular system with chemical suppression after preceding sample filtration, for strongly contaminated samples. Instruments • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0210 • 2.818.0110 • 2.833.0020 • 2.833.
2 Installation 2.4.8 Triathlon Autosampler Example Automatic analysis of anions or cations on a modular system with electronic suppression using the Triathlon Autosampler. Instruments • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0210 • 2.818.0110 • 2.135.0100 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center 820 with 1 injector and column heater 818 IC Pump Triathlon Autosampler Interconnection 819 6.2134.130 820 6.2125.090 6.2115.070 Triathlon PC 6.2134.100 830 818 6.2134.040 6.2134.090 6.2134.
2.4 Connection of external instruments 2.4.9 766 IC Sample Processor Example Automatic analysis of anions or cations on a modular system with electronic suppression using the 766 IC Sample Processor. Instruments • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0210 • 2.818.0110 • 2.766.0010 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center 820 with 1 injector and column heater 818 IC Pump 766 IC Sample Processor Interconnection 819 6.2134.130 820 6.2125.090 6.2115.070 PC 6.2134.100 830 818 766 6.2134.
2 Installation 2.4.10 791 IC VA Detector Example Analysis of anions or cations on a modular system with electronic suppression and with simultaneous conductometric and electrochemical detection. Instruments • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0210 • 2.818.0110 • 2.791.0020 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center with 1 injector and column heater 818 IC Pump 791 IC VA Detector Interconnection 819 6.2134.130 820 6.2125.090 6.2115.070 6.2134.100 830 PC 818 791 6.2134.040 6.2134.
2.4 Connection of external instruments 2.4.11 761 Compact IC Example Connection of a modular system and a 761 Compact IC to a 830 IC Interface (if not enough COM ports are available at the PC). Instruments • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0210 • 2.818.0110 • 2.761.0020 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center with 1 injector and column heater 818 IC Pump 761 Compact IC with suppressor module Interconnection 819 6.2134.130 820 6.2125.090 6.2115.070 761 PC 6.2134.100 830 818 6.
2 Installation 2.4.12 812 IC Valve Unit and 817 Bioscan Example Modular system for sugar analysis. Instruments The setup of the instruments corresponds to the Modular IC System 8 (MIC 8 Advanced) enhanced by the 830 IC Interface. • 2.830.0020 • 2.817.0010 • 2.812.0010 • 2.818.0110 Interconnection 830 IC Interface 817 Bioscan 812 IC Valve Unit 812 with 1 valve 818 IC Pump 2 1 AUX 2 AUX 1 817 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + Adapter 6.2125.150 PC 6.2128.100 Ground Fill Inject 812 6.2134.100 830 818 6.
2.4 Connection of external instruments 2.4.13 816 IC Eluent Selector Example Analysis of anions on a modular system with chemical suppression and step gradients. Instruments • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0230 • 2.818.0110 • 2.816.0010 Interconnection 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center with 1 injector, suppressor module and column heater 818 IC Pump 816 IC Eluent Selector 819 6.2134.130 820 6.2125.090 6.2115.070 PC 6.2134.100 830 818 816 6.2134.040 6.2134.090 6.2134.
2 Installation 2.4.14 828 IC Dual Suppressor Example Analysis of anions on a modular system using binary high-pressure gradients with chemical suppression. Instruments The setup of the instruments corresponds to the Modular IC System 10 (MIC 10 Advanced) • 2.830.0020 830 IC Interface • 2.819.0110 819 IC Detector • 2.820.0210 820 IC Separation Center with 1 injector, suppressor module and column heater • 2.818.0110 818 IC Pump, 2 devices • 2.828.0010 828 IC Dual Suppressor PC 6.2134.100 830 6.2134.
2.4 Connection of external instruments 2.4.15 837 IC Combi Degasser Example Analysis of anions on a modular system with chemical suppression and automatic degassing of sample and eluent. Instruments • 2.830.0020 • 2.819.0110 • 2.820.0230 • 2.818.0010 • 2.837.0030 Interconnection 830 IC Interface 819 IC Detector 820 IC Separation Center with 1 injector and suppressor module and column heater 818 IC Pump 837 IC Combi Degasser 819 6.2134.130 820 6.2125.090 6.2115.070 PC 6.2134.100 830 818 837 6.
3 Operation 3 Operation The operation of 830 IC Interface is made completely via the Metrohm software «IC Net». This section describes only the most important points concerning the operation of the 830 IC Interface. For further details please refer to the «IC Net» Instructions for Use and to the on-line help in the PC program. 3.1 Switch instrument on/off The 830 IC Interface is switched on and off using mains switch 3 on the rear of the instrument (see Fig. 3).
3.2 Settings in the "830 IC Interface" window 3.2 Settings in the "830 IC Interface" window By clicking the 830 icon in the toolbar with the left mouse button or by clicking this icon with the right mouse button and selecting the Open menu item the 830 IC Interface window for parameter settings is opened. It consists of three tabs Init, RS settings, and Links. Init The Init tab of the 830 IC Interface window contains data acquisition parameters for the 830 IC Interface.
3 Operation RS settings The RS settings tab of the 830 IC Interface window contains RS232 parameters for the 830 IC Interface. Protected Protocol Data transfer with Protected Protocol between 830 IC Interface and PC for enhanced data security. Data transfer without Protected Protocol between 830 IC Interface and PC, select this option if there is a problem with the RS communication using the Protected Protocol. Display of the baud rate of the device. Parity Display of the parity check .
3.2 Settings in the "830 IC Interface" window Links The Links tab of the 830 IC Interface is used for RS232 interface (COM port) selection and settings. Alias Name of the instrument. COM # If this entry is clicked with the right mouse button, the following menu appears: Possibility for setting RS232 interface parameters (details see on-line help). Possibility for changing the RS232 interface. The following window is opened, where the COM port can be changed by clicking on the desired entry.
3 Operation 3.2.1 Event output lines The 830 System [1] or 830 System [2] window are available in the SYSTEM window if the 830 System [1] or 830 System [2] have been installed with the Install existing devices option. The 830 System [#] window with programs and settings for the seven event output lines is opened by selecting the Open menu item with the right mouse button or by doubleclicking the 830 icon added to the SYSTEM window. It consists of the tabs Program and Events setup.
3.2 Settings in the "830 IC Interface" window Program On the Program subpage, program steps including time, program instruction and parameter can be entered. Erste Spalte Time at which program instruction is applied. Entry range: 0.0 ... 999.9 min If no time is entered, the program instruction is applied together with the last instruction with time entry. Zweite Spalte Program instruction (see below).
3 Operation Events configuration On the Events configuration subtab user-defined event commands can be defined, which can be inserted into a time program after being activated with . Name (1st column) User-definable name of the event command (e.g. Start_766). Remotebefehl (2nd column) Setting the event output lines 1…7.
3.2 Settings in the "830 IC Interface" window Events setup The Events setup tab of the 830 System [#] window contains the startup values for the seven event output lines of system 1 or system 2 of the 830 IC Interface. These startup values are sent each time the system is connected or a determination is started. Each event output line can be set to the following values: 0 Line off, inactive (open) 1 Line on, active (0 V) For technical data to the event output lines see section 4.1.
4 Appendix 4 Appendix 4.1 Technical data Provided that nothing to the contrary is mentioned, the published data are typical values for the 830 IC Interface at an ambient temperature of 25°C. Mains connection Voltage 100...240 V Frequency 50...
4.1 Technical data Rs232 interfaces Connector Dsub connector 9 pin (male) 1 6 5 9 Baud rate 1'200…115'200 (für Dev. 8 1'200…19'200) Data bits 7, 8 Stop bits 1, 2 Handshake Xon/Xoff, none Parity none, even, odd FIFO 0…16 Bytes (für Dev. 8 not available) Pin assignment Pin 2: Pin 3: Pin 5: Pin 7: Pin 8: Pin 9: RxD (Received Data) for Dev. 1…4 TxD (Transmitted Data) for Dev. 1…4 GND (Signal Ground) for Dev. 1…4 TxD (Transmitted Data) for Dev. 5…8 RxD (Received Data) for Dev.
4 Appendix Analog signal interface Function 2 potential-free analog signal inputs per system. Connector Dsub connector 9 pin (female) 5 9 1 6 Input voltage range ± 2.5 V Input amplification 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 (selectable) Sampling rate 10, 20, 30, 50, 60 measuring pooints/s Resolution 24 bit (1 LSP = 0.298 µV at amplification 1) Noise < 20 µVpp < 3 µVrms (at 0 V input voltage, amplification 1 and sampling rate 10 Hz) Zero error ± 2.
4.1 Technical data Ambient temperature Nominal operating range +5…+45°C (at 20…80 % atmospheric humidity) Storage, transport –20…+70°C Housing Material of cover Polyurethane rigid foam (PUR) with fire protection for fire class UL94VO, CFC-free Material of base Steel, enameled Dimensions Width 260 mm Height 130 mm Depth 340 mm Weight (with accessories) 4.8 kg 830 IC Interface / 8.830.
4 Appendix 4.2 Scope of delivery Subject to changes ! The 830 IC Interface 2.830.0020 for 2 IC systems includes the following parts: 38 Quant. Order-No. Description 2 6.2115.070 Remote Connection cable Connection cable 830 IC Interface – 820 IC Separation Center 2 6.2134.130 Connection cable Connection cable 830 IC Interface – 819 IC Detrector 2 6.2134.090 RS232 connection cable Connection cable 830 IC Interface – 2 external devices (818, 819, 766, etc.) 1 6.2134.
4.3 Optional accessories 4.3 1 8.110.8213 Instructions for Use «Autodatabase» (english) for PC program «Autodatabase 1.0» 1 8.110.8207 Registration card Optional accessories Order-No. Description 6.2128.130 Connection cable Connection cable 830 IC Interface – 732 analog output (channel 1/2 or 3/4) 6.2128.180 Remote connection cable Connection cable 830 IC Interface – 833 6.2134.000 RS232 connection cable Connection cable 830 IC Interface – Triathlon Autosampler 6.2134.
4 Appendix 4.4 Validation / GLP GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) requires, among other things, that the precision and correctness of analytical instruments is checked at regular intervals by using SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures, SOP). An example of such a standard operating procedure is available from Metrohm under the title «Application Bulletin No. 277 – Validation of Metrohm Ion Chromatography Systems by using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)».
4.5 Warranty and Conformity 4.5 4.5.1 Warranty and Conformity Warranty The warranty on our products is limited to defects that are traceable to material, construction or manufacturing error which occur within 12 months from the day of delivery. In this case, the defects will be rectified in our workshops free of charge. Transport costs are to be paid by the customer. For day and night operation, the warranty is limited to 6 months.
4 Appendix 4.5.2 Declaration of Conformity This is to certify the conformity to the standard specifications for electrical appliances and accessories, as well as to the standard specifications for security and to system validation issued by the manufacturing company. CH-9101 Tel. Fax Herisau, Switzerland +41 71 353 85 85 +41 71 353 89 01 www.metrohm.com Name of commodity 830 IC Interface System software Stored in ROMs Name of manufacturer Metrohm Ltd.
4.5 Warranty and Conformity 4.5.3 Quality Management Principles Metrohm Ltd., CH-9101 Herisau, Switzerland CH-9101 Herisau/Switzerland E-Mail info@metrohm.com Internet www.metrohm.com Metrohm Ltd. holds the ISO 9001 Certificate, registration number 10872-02, issued by SQS (Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems). Internal and external audits are carried out periodically to assure that the standards defined by Metrohm’s QM Manual are maintained.
4 Appendix 4.6 Index Settings ....................................10 7 709 IC Pump Settings .................................... 10 732 IC Detector Settings .................................... 10 750 IC Autosampler Settings .................................... 10 752 IC Pump Unit Settings .................................... 10 753 IC Suppressor Module Settings .................................... 10 754 IC Dialysis Unit Settings .................................... 10 761 Compact IC Connection to 830 .
4.6 Index Mains pilot lamp 1 Error ..........................................26 Figure..........................................2 Ready for use display...........8, 26 Mains switch 3 Figure..........................................3 Switching the instrument on/off.....................................8, 26 Mains voltage ...........................8, 34 Measuring per second ..................27 MIC 1 ............................................12 MIC 2 ............................................13 MIC 3 ....
