Dionex Corporation - ICS-2100 Integrated Reagent-Free IC System

ICS-2100 Integrated Reagent-Free 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%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 gurad 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
Eluent Generation	Standard
Eluent Types	KOH, LiOH, NaOH K2CO3 K2CO3/KHCO3 MSA
Gradient Profiles	Option; Combination of unlimited number of linear, convex and concave positive and negative gradient profiles
Concentration Increments	0.01 mM
Concentration Range	0.1–100 mM (depending on eluent used)
Flow Rate	0.1–3.0 mL/min
Maximum Operating Pressure	21 MPa (3000 psi)
Maximum Solvent Concentration	Anions: 25% methanol Cations: no solvents
Auxiliary Power Supply	Standard
Current	Constant, 0-200 mA at up to 35 V
Alarms	Overvoltage and overcurrent alarms; linked to pump flow to protect devices from power on at zero flow
Auxiliary Valve (Optional)	One 6- or 10-port, 2 position high-pressure Rheodyne valve, fully inert PEEK construction, electrically activated.  Field installable, integrated into instrument
Eluent Regeneration Support	Yes, with optional RFIC-ER Startup 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  (4 L 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)	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 type
Displacement Chemical Regeneration	2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed type
Electrolytic Suppression- Self Regenerating.	2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation. Both membrane and MonoDiskTM 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    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
CMD:	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	Yes: ASRS(R) 300 plus CRD 200 for hydroxide eluents   ASRS 300 with 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
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/cm ±2 nS when background conductivity is 151–3200 µS/cm
Filter	Rise times from 0 to 10 s, user selectable
Temperature Compensation	Fixed at 1.7%/°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	Yes, available with AS Autosampler
Dilution Factor, AS Autosampler	1:1 to 1:1000
Dilution Time, AS Autosample	15 seconds with sample overlap
Inline Sample Degassing	Yes, optional with CRD 200/300
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 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 Instruments	Yes, fully controls over 300 different instruments from more than 30 manufacturers, including GC, HPLC, and MS
3-D Software for PDA and MS	Yes, optional
Customizable System Control Panels	Yes, standard feature
System Status Virtual Channel	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
Semi Automated System Qualification	Yes, automated IQ/OQ/PQ procedures produce detailed, comprehensive qualification reports using minimal operator time
USB Communication Protocol	One 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, non-condensing
Leak Detection	Built-in, optical sensor