Waters2695 Trouble Shooting Guide.pdfVIP

Waters Corporation Waters 2690/5 USER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 2 Contents 2690/5 Theory Setup procedures. Troubleshooting the 2690/5 User maintenance of the 2690/5 Spare Parts 3 2690/5 Theory 2690/5 Solvent Management Flow Path 4 2690/5 Theory 2690/5 Solvent Management Delivery Theory The solvent management system components work together to deliver solvent in the following sequence. 1. The accumulator plunger (left plunger) moves forward delivering solvent, while the primary plunger (right plunger) moves backwards filling with solvent. 2. While the accumulator continues to deliver solvent, the primary plunger waits. The primary pressure transducer then measures the pressure and matches it to the system pressure by moving the primary plunger forward, pre-compressing the solvent. 3. When the accumulator plunger reaches the end of its stroke, it slows down and reverses direction. Simultaneously, the primary plunger moves forward delivering solvent. 4. While the accumulator plunger moves backwards, the primary plunger moves forward slightly faster which allows the primary plunger stroke to both fill the accumulator piston chamber and to deliver solvent to the rest of the system This sequence enables the solvent management system to maintain a consistent and pulse-free manner. 5 2690/5 Theory 2690/5 Sample Management System Theory 2690/5 Injection Cycle The injection cycle is completed in three steps. 1. Isolation of the loop. Valve 1 closes. Needle wash pump turns on. Valve 4 opens. Needle moves into the bottom seal. Valve 3,2 open venting the loop to atmospheric pressure. 2. Sample withdrawal. Valve 3 closes Needle wash pump turns off. Valve 4 closes. Needle moves into the vial. Syringe moves withdrawing sample. Needle moves to the bottom seal. 3. Sampl