Installing Dionex Devices
UltiMate 3000 Series Autosamplers: Installation  

Device Type:

Autosampler

Device Driver:

Dionex HPLC: UltiMate 3000 WPS-3000(RS) Autosampler

Hardware Options
Supported:

WPS-3000PL (Pulled-loop injection)

WPS-3000PL RS (Pulled-loop injection; for pressures up to 1000 bar/15.000 psi)

WPS-3000SL (Split-loop injection)

WPS-3000RS (Split-loop injection; for pressures up to 1034 bar/15.000 psi)

WPS-3000TXRS (Split-loop injection, for pressures up to 1250 bar/18.000 psi)

WPS-3000FC Analytical (Pulled-loop injection with sample thermostatting and additional 2-position, 6-port fractionation valve)

For information about the available configurations and injection methods, refer to the operating instructions for the autosampler.

 

What is required?

License:

Timebase Class 1

When using a WPS-3000FC:

  • Timebase Class 1and

  • Fraction Collection license

Tip:

A Fraction Collection license is always required for WPS-3000 autosamplers that are equipped with a fraction collection valve.

Driver:

When installing a WPS-3000FC, a Fraction Collection driver is also required.

In the Chromeleon Server Configuration, select Add Device on the context or Edit menu to install the driver in the timebase (Click Generic on the Manufacturers list and Fraction Collection on the Devices list.)

Connection:

A free USB port and the following cables are required:

  • USB cable (Dionex part no. 6911.0002) to connect the autosampler 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 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:

First, install the Chromeleon software, and then connect the autosampler to the USB port on the Chromeleon server PC.  

Except for solvent racks, all modules of an UltiMate 3000-system can be connected directly with a Chromeleon server PC. Dionex recommends, however, interconnecting all modules of an UltiMate 3000 system, and then connecting the system to the server PC via only one connection. For more information about how to connect the system modules, refer to the operating instructions for the autosampler, to the operating instructions for the UltiMate 3000 NCS Nano/Cap System, or to the UltiMate 3000 Series Proteomics MDLC system manual.

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 autosampler driver to a timebase. For details, see Adding, Configuring or Deleting Devices. After you add the driver, the configuration dialog opens automatically.

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

  2. WPS-3000FC only: Add also  the Fraction Collection driver to the timebase in which the autosampler is installed (see Drivers section above).

 

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.