The flow manager is a reliable module of the Thermo Fisher/ Dionex UltiMate 3000 system and performs equally well as a dependable system for routine analyses or as a sophisticated research instrument for nano, capillary, and micro HPLC applications. The design has been optimized for minimum dead volume and maximum efficiency.
Specifications
Type | Specifications |
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Temperature range | 5–70 °C (max. 15 °C below ambient) |
Temperature accuracy | ±0.5 °C |
Temperature stability | ±0.1 °C |
Temperature precision | ±0.1 °C |
Column capacity | Up to 3 columns, max. 30-cm length |
Heatup time | From 20 to 50 °C in less than 25 min (at 23 °C ambient temperature, ±0.5 °C) |
Cooldown time | From 50 to 20 °C in less than 35 min (at 23 °C ambient temperature, ±0.5 °C) |
Control | All functions software controlled via USB 1.1 |
I/O interfaces | 2 digital inputs, 2 programmable relay outputs |
Column recognition | Electronic identification system for 3 columns |
Switching valves | 1 or 2 low-dispersion thermostatted micro valves (10 ports or 6 ports) |
Flow splitter | Nano, capillary, or micro thermostatted splitter with splitter identification system |
Flow control | Electronically controlled and actively balanced flow splitter, independent from solvent composition and backpressure |
Column flow range | 50 nL/min to 2.5 mL/min using predefined splitter and active flow control |
Flow range selection | 50 nL/min to 1000nl/min (using a nano LC splitter) 0.5 μL/min to 10 μL/min (using a capillary LC splitter) 10 μL/min to 160 μL/min (using a micro LC splitter) |
Gradient delay time | Typically < 1.5 min at 200 nL/min to splitter outlet |
Max. column pressure | 35 MPa (4900 psi) |
Wetted parts | Fused Silica, stainless steel (1.4571, 316L), PEEK; Waste line: PTFE, aluminum oxide (Al2O3) |
Safety features | Humidity sensor, gas sensor, and leak sensor for the flow control valve |
User input/display | LCD indicating system parameters Standby button 3 LEDs for status monitoring (Power, Connected, Status) 4 soft keys for operation during initial installation and maintenance |
GLP features | In Chromeleon: Full support of automatic equipment qualification (AutoQ) and System Wellness monitoring All system parameters are recorded in the Chromeleon audit trail. |
Power requirements | 162 VA Automatic voltage selection |
Environmental conditions | Range of use: Indoor use Temperature: 10 to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) Air humidity: 80% relative humidity, non-condensing Overvoltage category: II Polution degree: 2 |
Dimensions (h × w × d) | 17 x 42 x 51 cm |