An eluent monitor can be installed to continuously monitor the eluent volume and alert you when the eluent level drops below the user-specified threshold. Each eluent module can support one eluent bottle. The Dionex Inuvion IC System can monitor up to three bottles, using the appropriate kit(s):

  • Liquid Level Sensing Kit for 2-liter bottles (P/N 22815-62707)
  • Liquid Level Sensing Kit for 4-liter bottles (P/N 22815-62708)

Procedure

  1. Place the eluent monitor on the bench near the Dionex Inuvion IC System.
  2. Plug the eluent monitor into a USB port on the rear panel of the Dionex Inuvion IC System.
  3. On the Chromeleon CDS Setup screen, select the Advanced options button.
  4. A new screen is displayed.
  5. Under Third party vendor instrument control, select the Silicon Labs USB to Com Port Driver check box.
  6. Select Install to begin installation of the driver. When this is completed, open the Chromeleon Instrument Configuration Manager.
  7. Add the eluent monitor to the instrument that includes the Dionex Inuvion IC System.
  8. Right-click the eluent monitor in the instrument to display the Eluent Monitor dialog box.
  9. Eluent Monitor dialog box
    Figure Eluent Monitor dialog box
  10. Select the preferred properties, including:
  11. The low level threshold that will trigger an alert.
  12. The intensity of the green and red LEDs that indicate whether the eluent level is above or below, respectively, the threshold.
  13. The number of the eluent bottle. When installing more than one eluent monitor, be sure to assign a unique number to each bottle.
  14. If you want to tare the eluent monitor, place an empty eluent bottle on the platform or use a known eluent volume in a bottle.