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 to 14

Pump operating pressure

0 to 35 MPa (0 to 5,000 psi)

Flow rate range

0.00 to 5.00 mL/min in 0.01 mL/min increments

Flow precision

<0.1%, typically

Flow accuracy

<0.1%, typically, at 13.8 MPa (2,000 psi) and 1.0 mL/min

Pressure ripple

<1%

Eluent on/off valve

Standard

Leak sensor

Optical, standard

Piston seal wash (optional)

Seal wash pump can be operated in continuous or intermittent mode when connected to rinse solution supply

Pressure alarm limits

Upper and lower limit pressure alarms can be set

Vacuum degas

Dionex Inuvion IC System: Standard user-adjustable vacuum level

Eluent bottles

Polypropylene bottles, 2 L and 4 L

Eluent bottle pressure (optional)

Supported by a digital controlled regulator with display; available for Dionex Core IC System and Dionex Inuvion IC System

Injection valve

6-port, 2-position Rheodyne valve, electronically activated

Columns supported

2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-mm ID; maximum length 250 mm analytical column with 5 mm guard column

Dionex eluent generation (Dionex Inuvion IC System)

Eluent types

KOH, MSA, or K2CO3

Eluent concentration range

KOH, MSA: Up to 100 mM

K2CO3: Up to 15 mM

Flow rate range

0.10 to 3.00 mL/min

Maximum operating pressure

35 MPa (5,000 psi)

Gradient profile

One-step linear

Column heater (optional)

Operating temperature range

30—60 °C (50—140 °F); settable within the software; minimum working range is 5 °C above ambient temperature

Temperature accuracy

±0.5 °C at sensor, at calibration points (30, 50 °C)

Suppressors and control (Dionex Inuvion Core IC System)

Chemical suppression

4 mm and 2 mm anion and cation suppressor types

Carbonic acid removal for anions

For use with hydroxide eluents: Dionex CRD 200

For use with carbonate eluents: Dionex CRD 300

Nonsuppressed chromatography

Yes, supported

Suppressor wear parts

Optional regenerant pump for chemical suppressor

Dynamic suppression capacity

Anions:
Dionex ACRS 500 (4 mm): 150 μeq/min
Dionex ACRS 500 (2 mm): 75 μeq/min

Cations:
Dionex CCRS 500 (4 mm): 75 μeq/min
Dionex CCRS 500 (2 mm): 37.5 μeq/min

Void volume

Dionex CRS 500 (4 mm): <50 μL
Dionex CRS 500 (2 mm): <15 μL

Chemical and electrolytic suppression

Anion and cation suppressor types, 4 mm and 2 mm

Suppressor regeneration mode

Electrolytic Suppressor: Recycle or external water mode

Chemical Suppressor: External regenerant

Current control range

Dionex DRS 600: 0—500 mA (4 mm) and 0—150 mA (2 mm) in 1 mA increments

Dionex ERD 500 Electrolytically Regenerated Desalter: 0—500 mA (4 mm) and 0—150 mA (2 mm) in 1 mA increments

Salt converter

Dionex SC-CERS 500 available in 4 mm and 2 mm versions

Carbonic acid removal for anions

For hydroxide eluents: Dionex CRD 200

For carbonate eluents: Dionex CRD 300

Nonsuppressed chromatography

Yes, supported

Suppressor wear parts

Chemical Suppression: Optional regenerant pump

Electrolytic Suppression: None

Suppressors and control (Dionex Inuvion IC System)

Chemical suppression

4 mm and 2 mm anion and cation suppressor types

Carbonic acid removal for anions

For use with hydroxide eluents: Dionex CRD 200

For use with carbonate eluents: Dionex CRD 300

Nonsuppressed chromatography

Yes, supported

Suppressor wear parts

Optional regenerant pump for chemical suppressor

Dynamic suppression capacity

Anions:
Dionex ACRS 500 (4 mm): 150 μeq/min
Dionex ACRS 500 (2 mm): 75 μeq/min

Dionex ADRS 600 (4 mm): 200 μeq/min
Dionex ADRS 600 (2 mm): 50 μeq/min

Dionex AERS 500e (4 mm): 200 μeq/min
Dionex AERS 500e (2 mm): 50 μeq/min

Dionex AERS 500 Carbonate (4 mm): 30 μeq/min
Dionex AERS 500 Carbonate (2 mm): 7.5 μeq/min

Cations:
Dionex CCRS 500 (4 mm): 75 μeq/min
Dionex CCRS 500 (2 mm): 37.5 μeq/min

Dionex CDRS 600 (4 mm): 100 μeq/min
Dionex CDRS 600 (2 mm): 35 μeq/min

Dionex CERS 500e (4 mm): 100 μeq/min
Dionex CERS 500e (2 mm): 35 μeq/min

Void volume

<50 μL for 4 mm Dionex DRS 600, Dionex ERS 500e, Dionex 500 Carbonate, and Dionex CRS 500 suppressors

<15 μL for 2 mm Dionex DRS 600, Dionex ERS 500e, Dionex ERS 500 Carbonate, and Dionex CRS 500 suppressors

Chemical and electrolytic suppression

Anion and cation suppressor types, 4 mm and 2 mm

Suppressor regeneration mode

Electrolytic Suppressor: Recycle or external water mode

Chemical Suppressor: External regenerant

Current control range

Dionex DRS 600: 0—500 mA (4 mm) and 0—150 mA (2 mm) in 1 mA increments

Dionex ERD 500 Electrolytically Regenerated Desalter: 0—500 mA (4 mm) and 0—150 mA (2 mm) in 1 mA increments

Salt converter

Dionex SC-CERS 500 available in 4 mm and 2 mm versions

Carbonic acid removal for anions

For hydroxide eluents: Dionex CRD 200
For carbonate eluents: Dionex CRD 300

Nonsuppressed chromatography

Yes, supported

Suppressor wear parts

Chemical Suppression: Optional regenerant pump

Electrolytic Suppression: None

Conductivity detector and flow cell

Type

Microprocessor-controlled digital signal processor

Cell drive

128 kHz square wave

Linearity

r2 ≥ 0.999%

Resolution

0.002 nS/cm

Full-scale output ranges

Digital input signal range: 0—18,000 μS/cm, with autoranging

Analog output signal range: 0—18,000 μS/cm

Temperature compensation

Fixed at 1.7% per 1 °C at cell temperature

Temperature range

Ambient +7 °C; 30—60 °C (86—122 ºF)

Cell electrodes

Passivated 316 stainless steel; compatible with methanesulfonic acid

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 (1,500 psi)

Data filter

Rise times from 0 to 10 s; user-selectable

Data collection rate

1—100 Hz, user-selectable

Autosampler

Automation using autosampler

Dionex AS-AP, Dionex AS-DV, Dionex AS-HV, or third-party autosampler

Sequential or simultaneous injection

Yes, depending on autosampler capabilities

Automated dilution

Yes, available with Dionex AS-AP

Dilution factor, Dionex AS-AP

1:1 to 1:1000

Dilution time, Dionex AS-AP

15 s with sample overlap

Inline sample degassing

Yes, optional with Dionex CRD 300 or Dionex CRD 200

Inline filtration

Yes, with Dionex AS-DV or inline filter

High automation flexibility

Conditionals using Chromeleon CDS and post-run features

Software

Chromeleon CDS supported on the following operating systems:

  • Windows 10 Enterprise and Pro
  • Windows 11 Enterprise and Pro
  • Autoconfiguration
  • Automated procedure wizard
  • System wellness and predictive performance
  • Data trending (numerical device parameters)
  • Virtual column simulator: (evaluation mode standard; isocratic and gradient optional)
  • Multi-vendor automation support of proprietary and third-party instruments (fully controls over 550 modules from more than 25 manufacturers, including GC, CE, HPLC, and MS)
  • Customizable system control panels
  • System trigger commands and conditionals
  • Data audit trail, system audit trail, and instrument audit trail
  • Multiple network control and network failure protection (optional)
  • System calibration storage (factory, present, and previous; completely user-selectable)
  • Automated system qualification (detailed, comprehensive qualification reports)
  • Dual sequence view in the studio

Physical

Use environment

Indoor, dry location

Operating temperature

4—40 °C (40—104 °F)

Operating humidity range

20—80% relative humidity, noncondensing

Altitude

< 2,000 m (6,562 ft) AMSL

Pollution degree

II

Power requirements

100—240 Vac, 50 or 60 Hz autoranging, 5 A

Control modes

Full control through Chromeleon CDS; alternative control through TTL or relay closures (one relay output, two TTL outputs, two assignable TTL inputs)

USB communication protocol

One USB input; three USB outputs

Shipping dimensions (h × w × d)

66.1 × 29.2 × 43.3 cm (26.0 × 11.5 × 17.0 in)

Weight

Dionex Inuvion Core IC System: 15.3 kg (33.7 lbs)

Dionex Inuvion IC System: 16.2 kg (36 lbs)