The device is part of the Vanquish system. The system modules are typically arranged in a system stack, with the arrangement depending on the system configuration.

Vanquish system, configuration with charged aerosol detector and diode array detector (example)
Figure: Vanquish system, configuration with charged aerosol detector and diode array detector (example)

No.

Description

1

Solvent Rack

2

Charged Aerosol Detector

3

Diode Array Detector

4

Autosampler

5

Pump

6

System Base

7

Column Compartment

Follow these steps

Depending on the system configuration, follow the steps as required:

System configuration

Steps

If the charged aerosol detector is the only detector in the Vanquish system

Follow the instructions in the Vanquish System Operating Manual to set up the system stack.

If the charged aerosol detector is the second detector in the Vanquish system, for example after a diode array detector

  1. Set up the system stack with the first detector in the system, such as the diode array detector. For instructions, refer to the Vanquish System Operating Manual. Do not install the solvent rack and the column compartment yet.

  2. To position the charged aerosol detector, lift it by its carrying handles. Place the detector on top of the stack approximately 5 cm before the end of the rails. Lift the front part of the detector and push the detector towards the rear until the detector clicks into place.

  3. To remove the carrying handles, follow the corresponding steps in Unpacking.

  4. Place the solvent rack on the detector approximately 5 cm before the end of the rails. Lift the front part of the solvent rack and push the solvent rack towards the rear until it clicks into place.

    Note: The charged aerosol detector needs to be at the end of the flow path because it is a destructive detector.

  5. Install the column compartment. Refer to the Operating Manual for the column compartment.