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ICS-2000 Ion Chromatography System

The ICS-2000 system is a totally integrated and precongured ReagentFree Ion Chromatography system with Eluent Generation (RFIC-EG system) designed to perform all types of electrolytically generated isocratic and gradient IC separations using conductivity detection. The ICS-2000 is available with a dualpiston pump, LCD touch-pad front panel, Reagent-Free eluent generation, thermally controlled conductivity cell, column heater, and optional vacuum degas. When coupled with an AutoSuppression device, such as the SRS 300, the ICS-2000 system provides high performance with unequalled ease of use. Automation provides full control and digital data collection from a PC using USB.

Versatile This integrated system performs all types of IC separations using conductivity detection. Each system is preconfigured, factory plumbed, and tested for immediate productivity. RFIC-EG system technology converts deionized water into highpurity eluents on-line. The dual-piston pump design reduces pulsations, allowing highsensitivity detection and excellent flow-rate accuracy and precision. Flexible flow rates support 2, 3, 4, and 5 mm column formats. The streamlined design with small footprint occupies minimal bench space.

An LCD touch-pad front panel provides clear identification of key operating parameters permitting atinstrument control and monitoring. Reagent-Free IC Systems Electrolytic eluent and regenerant production minimizes time, labor, operation costs, and eluent preparation errors. The eluent generator delivers sodium, potassium, and lithium hydroxide and carbonate/bicarbonate eluents for anion separations as well as methanesulfonic acid eluents for cation separations. Just add deionized water for isocratic and gradient electrolytic eluent generation and electrolytic eluent suppression.

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Simple and Precise Control Control for the SRS and Atlas electrolytic suppressors is built in. These AutoSuppression devices eliminate the need to manually prepare acid or base regenerants. Electrolytic suppression reduces background conductivity and provides high signal-to-noise ratios. Full control and digital data collection are available with Windows based Chromeleon Chromatography Workstation Software using a USB high-speed communication protocol. Application templates preload all instrument parameters for fast and easy operation. Through Chromeleon software control, an electronic logbook provides monitoring of user-selectable operational parameters by creating virtual channels. High Performance For improved reproducibility, the heated and thermostated high-performance conductivity detection cell permits measurements that are unaffected by temperature variation.
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Advanced single-range digital output provides an operating range to 15,000 S full scale. An alternate mode permits single-range analog signal output. Column heater provides day-to-day consistency, ensuring reproducibility and stability. Preheating of the eluent prior to the column maintains the column temperature set by the user. A transparent cover allows viewing of the column without temperature disruption. Optional built-in vacuum degas provides in-line degassing of eluents ensuring, reproducibility and protection of eluents from contamination and decomposition. Control of the degas operation can be automated to sense when degassing is required. Inert, metal-free PEEK components throughout the system ensure compatibility and metal contamination-free chromatography. Convenient Versatile eluent organizer tray. Accommodates 1-, 2-, or 4-L eluent bottles.

Electrically actuated six-port Rheodyne PEEK injection valve. Ergonomically placed injection port for easy manual sampling. Eluent valve for positive shut-off of eluent flow prior to the pump for easy servicing. Easy-access door to chromatography components. Leak detection and management for fast response to system leaks. TTL controls for external pump, injection valve, range selection, and signal offset for stand-alone operation. Key Features Automated eluent generation LCD front panel control Dual-piston pump Column heater Electrolytic suppression Digital conductivity detection Vacuum degas (option) USB connectivity, plug-n-play Electronic logbook and trending through virtual channels

Column: Eluent: Eluent Flow Rate: Eluent Source: Inj. Volume: Temperature: Detection:

IonPac AG15, AS15, 4 mm 8 mM KOH from 06 min, 8-55 mM from 618 min 1.6 mL/min ICS-2000 with CR-ATC 25 L 30 C ASRS ULTRA (4 mm) AutoSuppression recycle mode Power Setting 220 mA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Fluoride Chloride Nitrite Carbonate Sulfate Bromide Nitrate Phosphate 2 mg/L 5 10 10 20 20 30

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20 System B Retention Time (%RSD) 5.361 12.163 13.906 17.623 19.404 20.783 22.089 (0.031) (0.022) (0.019) (0.025) (0.018) (0.014) (0.043)

30 System C Retention Time (%RSD) 5.384 12.165 13.904 17.618 19.385 20.760 22.066 (0.017) (0.020) (0.021) (0.021) (0.018) (0.017) (0.018)

System A Retention Time (%RSD) 5.367 12.166 13.908 17.685 19.382 20.759 22.219 (0.062) (0.026) (0.022) (0.027) (0.031) (0.036) (0.049)

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Reagent-Free IC systems produce consistent lab-to-lab eluent concentrations for highly reproducible retention times and peak areas. Results are the same day to day, system to system, and lab to lab.

All components are easily accessed through the front chromatography panel.

ICS-2000 IC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 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 014 and reversed-phase solvents Pump Operating Pressure 035 MPa (05000 psi) Flow Rate Range: 0.005.00 mL/min in 0.01 mL/min increments without changing pump heads Flow Precision: <0.1% Flow Accuracy: <0.1% Pressure Ripple: <1% Eluent On-Off Valve: Standard Piston Seal Wash: Dual-pump head, wash can be continuous when connected to rinse solution supply Pressure Alarm Limits: Upper limit 035 MPa or 05000psi in one unit (MPa or psi) increments; lower limit can be set up to one unit lower than upper limit Vacuum Degas: Yes, optional, automatic control Eluent Bottles: Polypropylene Eluent Bottle Pressure: Not required Injection Valve: 6-port, 2-position Rheodyne valve, electrically activated Maximum Column Lengths: 250 mm analytical column with 50mm guard column Column Heater (Standard) Operating Temperature Range: 30 to 60 C (86 to 140 F); minimum 5 C above ambient. Settable range is equal to working range Temperature Stability: 0.5 C at sensor Temperature Accuracy: 0.5 C at sensor, at 40 C Eluent Generation (Standard) Eluent Types KOH, LiOH, NaOH K2CO3, K2CO3/KHCO3 MSA Gradient Proles Option; Combination of unlimited number of linear, convex and concave positive and negative gradient profiles Concentration Increments 0.01 mM Concentration Range Concentration Range 0.1100 mM (Depending on eluent used) Flow Rate 0.13.0 mL/min Maximum Operating Pressure 21 MPa (3000 psi) Maximum Solvent Concentration Anions: 25% methanol Cations: no solvents Eluent Regeneration Eluent Regeneration Support: Yes, with optional RFIC-ER controller Eluents: Carbonate and carbonate/bicarbonate up to 20 mM MSA up to 34 mM Flow Rates: 0.012.00 mL/min Continuous Operation (4 L of Eluent): Up to 28 days or 2000 samples, typically Always On, Always Ready Capable: Yes, standard feature Remains Fully Calibrated for Extended Periods (<28 days): Yes, standard feature. results are traceable to a single calibration System Wellness: Consumables usage monitoring for predictive maintenance Maximum Operating Pressure: 21 MPa (3000 psi) 3 Operating Temperature Range: 440 C Suppressors and Control Chemical Suppression: 2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed types Displacement Chemical Regeneration: 2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed types Electrolytic SuppressionSelfRegenerating: 2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation. Both membrane and MonoDisc suppression bed types available Electrolytic SuppressionSelfRegenerating with External Water Mode: 2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation. Both membrane and MonoDisc suppression bed types available Current Control Range: SRS: 4 mm, 0300 mA in 1 mA increments 2 mm, 0100 mA in 1 mA increments AES : 0150 mA in 1 mA increments CMD: 0500 mA in 1 mA increments SRN: 0500 mA in 1 mA increments Salt Converter: Available in 2 and 4 mm versions AMMS-ICE: Available in 2 and 4 mm versions Carbonic Acid Removal for Anions: ASRS 300 with CRD 200 for hydroxide eluents ASRS 300 with CRD 300 for carbonate eluents Non-Suppressed: Yes, supported Suppressor Wear Parts: None; peristaltic pump and inline filters not required Suppression Capacity: Anion SRS 300 (4 mm): 200 eq/min Cation SRS 300 (4 mm): 110 eq/min Anion SRS 300 (2 mm): 50 eq/min Cation SRS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 eq/min Anion MMS 300 (4 mm): 150 eq/min Cation MMS 300 (4 mm): 150 eq/min Anion MMS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 eq/min Cation MMS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 eq/min Anion AES: 25 eq/min Cation AES: 25 eq/min

ICS-2000 IC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (Cont'D) Void Volumes: SRS 300 (4 mm): <50 L SRS 300 (2 mm): <15 L MMS 300 (4 mm): <50 L MMS 300 (2 mm): <15 L AMMS-ICE 300 (4 mm): <50 L AMMS-ICE 300 (2 mm): <15 L Anion AES: <35 L Cation AES: <35 L Conductivity Detector Electronics and Flow Cell Type: Microprocessor-controlled digital signal processor Cell Drive: 8 kHz square wave Linearity: 1% Resolution: 0.00238 nS/cm Full-Scale Output Ranges: Digital signal range 015000 S Analog signal range 015000 S Electronic Noise: 0.1 nS when background conductivity is 0150 S/cm 2 nS when background conductivity is 1513200 S Filter: Rise times from 0 to 10 s, user selectable Temperature Compensation: Fixed at 1.7% per 1 C at cell temperature Temperature Range: Ambient +7 C, 30 to 55 C Temperature Stability: <0.01 C Cell Electrodes: Passivated 316 stainless steel. Compatible with MSA Cell Body: Chemically inert polymeric material Cell Volume: <1 L Heat Exchanger: Inert, tortuous path for low axial dispersion Maximum Cell Operating Pressure: 10 MPa (1500 psi) Autosampler Automation Using Autosampler: Dionex AS40, AS, AS-HV, or thirdparty autosamplers Sequential/Simultaneous Injection Yes, depending on autosampler capabilities Automated Dilution: Yes, available with AS Autosampler Dilution Factor, AS Autosampler: 1:1 to 1:1000 Dilution Time, AS Autosampler: 15 seconds with sample overlap Inline Sample Degassing: Yes, optional with CRD 300/200 Inline Filtration: Yes, AS40 Autosampler or inline filter Automation Flexibility: High, conditionals using Chromeleon and post run features System Software Chromeleon Chromatography Management Software, supports Windows 2000, XP, or Vista Automated ProcedureWizards System Smart Startup and Shutdown System Wellness and Predictive Performance Data Trending Plots (numerical device parameters) Virtual Column Simulator (evaluation mode standard, isocratic and gradient optional) Application Templates Multivendor Automation Support of 3rd Party (fully controls over 300 instruments from more than 30 manufacturers, including GC, HPLC, and MS) 3-D Software for PDA, MS, and ED (optional) Customizable System Control Panels System Status Virtual Channels Power Failure Protection Sequential Injection System Trigger Commands and Conditionals Daily Audit Trail Sample Audit Trail Multiple Network Control and Network Failure Protection (optional) System Calibration Storage (factory, present, and previous; completely user selectable) Customized Reporting (unlimited report workbooks) Automated System Qualification (detailed, comprehensive qualification reports) Physical Specications Power Requirements: 100240 V ac, 50-60 Hz autoranging Operating Temperature: 440 C (40104 F); cold-roomcompatible (4 C) as long as system power remains on Operating Humidity Range: 595% relative, noncondensing Control Modes: Full control through front panel and Chromeleon software; alternative control through TTL or relay closures; two relay outputs, two TTL outputs, four programmable inputs USB Communication Protocol: One USB input; one built-in twooutput USB hub Leak Detection: Built-in, optical sensor Dimensions (h w d): 56.1 cm 22.4 cm 53.3 cm (22.1 in 8.8 in 21 in) Weight: 24.5 kg (54 lb)

ORDeRinG InfoRmation In the U.S., call (800) 346-6390 or contact the Dionex office nearest you. Outside the U.S., order through your local Dionex office or distributor. Refer to the following part numbers. ICS-2000 Ion Chromatography System with Software and PC An ICS-2000/Chromeleon Windows Workstation bundled package includes: an ICS-2000 with isocratic dual-piston pump, eluent generator to run Full EG, injection valve, column heater, heated conductivity cell, LCD touchpad front panel, USB cable, Chromeleon Computer (with Windows XP), and USB dongle. Comes with two Class 1 Timebases controlling one Dionex IC system. Consumables must be ordered separately. ICS-2000 Ion Chromatography System with Full EG, Chromeleon, and Windows XP Workstation, without Degas. .................................... 061087 ICS-2000 Ion Chromatography System with Full EG, Chromeleon, Windows XP Workstation and Degas...................................................... 061086 ICS-2000 Ion Chromatography System with Full EG and Chromeleon, without Degas or PC....................................................... 061091 ICS-2000 Ion Chromatography System with Full EG, Chromeleon, and Degas, without PC................................................... 061090

PEEK is a trademark of Victrex PLC. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Reagent-Free and RFIC-EG are trademarks and AES, ASRS, Atlas, AutoSuppression, Chromeleon, IonPac, and SRS are registered trademarks of Dionex Corporation.

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