Installing Dionex Devices
UltiMate 3000 Series Thermostatted HPLC Column Compartments: Installation

 

Device Type:

Thermostatted column compartment for HPLC applications

Device Driver:

Dionex HPLC UltiMate 3000: TCC-3x00(RS) Column Compartment

Hardware Options
Supported:

TCC-3x00

TCC-3000SD

TCC-3000RS (with optional post-column cooler)

The following column  switching valves are available:

  • 2-position, 6-port

  • 2-position, 10-port

  • 6-position, 7-port

  • 10-position, 11-port

The valves are available for pressures of up to 413 bar (6000psi) and 1034 bar (15000psi) or 345 bar (5000psi) (biocompatible).

All column compartments support column identification for a maximum of 4 columns simultaneously.

Note:

Depending on the installed switching valve, different firmware versions are required.

For information about the available configurations, refer to the operating instructions for the TCC.

 

What is required?

License:

Timebase Class 1

Connection:

The following cables are required:

  • Type A to type B USB cable (Dionex part no. for the 1m USB cable 6035.9035) to connect the column thermostat to the server PC via the USB port

  • Optional: 6-pin Mini-DIN signal cable (5m; Dionex part no. 6000.1004) for the remote input and the relay contacts.

Control Panel:

To control the instrument, use

  • panel tabsets (refer to How to:  Controlling Devices from the Panel Tabset in the User Help section)

    OR

  • a suitable panel from the
    Dionex Templates\Panels\Dionex_LC     folder in the Browser.

 

Hardware Installation

Device Connection:

  1. Install Chromeleon software.

  2. Install the USB driver for the TCC.

  3. Connect the TCC to the USB port on the Chromeleon server PC.

Dionex recommends interconnecting all modules of an UltiMate 3000 system, and then connecting the system to the Chromeleon server PC via only one connection. For detailed information about how to connect the system modules, refer to the operating instructions for the instrument.

Also refer to Connecting Dionex Devices via USB.

 Caution:  

Dionex recommends using the USB ports for connections to Dionex instruments only. Dionex cannot guarantee correct functioning if instruments from other manufacturers are connected.

 

Software Installation

  1. In the Chromeleon Server Configuration, add the driver to a timebase. For details, see Adding, Configuring or Deleting Devices. After you add the driver, the configuration dialog opens automatically.

  2. On each  page, select the desired settings. For information about the settings on a page, click Help or press F1.

Further Information

For detailed installation instructions, refer to the operating instructions for the instrument.

For troubleshooting information, refer to Troubleshooting for USB and TCP/IP Connections.

For an overview of the different Dionex devices, refer to  Installing Dionex Devices.