If the charged aerosol detector is the second detector in the Vanquish system flow path, for example, after a diode array detector, connect the capillary between flow cell and nebulizer.
Observe the following guidelines for series flow configuration:
The charged aerosol detector must be the last detector connected in the flow path.
Other detectors contribute to extra-column volume, which may have an adverse effect on the peak shape measured by the charged aerosol detector.
Be aware of the pressure limit of the flow cell in the optical detector, especially the pressure limit of the LightPipeâ„¢ flow cell. Connect the capillary from the flow cell directly to the nebulizer. Avoid connecting any additional components in the flow path between the two detectors. Refer to the Operating Manual for your optical detector.
If you want to bypass the flow cell, use the Viper union to interconnect the capillary from the column with the capillary connected to the nebulizer. Keep the capillary connection as short as possible to minimize peak broadening effects.
Preparations
Observe all notes and specifications for the flow cell in the first detector in the Vanquish system. Refer to the Operating Manual for this detector.
Follow these steps
Connect the inlet capillary from the column compartment to the flow cell inlet of the first detector. Refer to the instructions in the Operating Manual for the first detector in the Vanquish system flow path.
Route the transfer capillary (inlet capillary from the detector ship kit) from the flow cell outlet of the first detector upward to the charged aerosol detector.
On the leak tray of the charged aerosol detector, pull the capillary clip carefully to the right to open the clip.
Position the capillary behind the capillary clip.
Carefully release the clip and take care not to clamp the capillary. The capillary must be secured behind the clip.
Connect the inlet capillary to the nebulizer of the charged aerosol detector.
No. | Description |
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1 | Capillary from the flow cell |
2 | Capillary clip |
No. | Description |
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1 | Capillary connection from the column compartment to the flow cell |
2 | Capillary connection between flow cell and nebulizer |
3 | Waste line from the charged aerosol detector to the system base |