| 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 in 0.01 increments 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 Stability | ±0.5 °C at sensor |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.5 °C at sensor; at 40 °C |
| Auxiliary Valve (Optional) | 2-position, 6- or 10-port hihg-pressure Rheodyne valve, fully inert PEEK construction, electrically activated |
| Eluent Generation (Optional with RFC-30) |
Eluent Regeneration Support
Optional with 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
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| 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 |
| Temperature Stability | <0.01 °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 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 | 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 |
