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ICS-900 Ion Chromatography System
The ICS-900 is an integrated, dualpiston, isocratic ion chromatography
system that performs "no compromise"
IC separations. The system is designed
for ease of use, providing fast startup
times and reliable, stable performance
for your demanding applications. Built
with the aim of maintaining low operating costs, the ICS-900 uses proven and
reliable technologies to deliver results
you can count on.
Low-Cost Reliability
• Sensitive, stable, heated conductivity detection for precise results
• MMS™ 300 suppression with
displacement chemical regeneration (DCR) technology for drift free
baseline and ease-of-use
• Flexible pump flow range to support 2, 3, and 4 mm isocratic anion
and cation columns
• Dual-piston, serial pumping system
with PEEK™ flowpath for low
maintenance costs and maximum
up-time
• All-polymeric flow pathway to
eliminate contamination
and corrosion
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• Chromeleon® Chromatography
Management Software for full
control, quality integration, and
versatile reports to exceed all your
data processing needs
• USB connectivity for fast, troublefree instrument connection and
configuration
• Integrated IQ/OQ/PQ to routinely
assure the quality of your results
• Compatible with all Dionex IC
autosamplers. The AS40 autosampler is recommended for economical unattended operation, including
sample filtration
• Compatibility with a broad range
of Dionex polymeric separation
columns for unparalleled application flexibility and reliability
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Column:
Eluent:
1
7
2
Flow Rate:
Inj. Volume:
Temperature:
Detection:
4 5
6
µS
Sample:
Peaks:
0
5
Minutes
10
15
IonPac® AS14, 2 mm
0.8 mM carbonate/
0.1 mM bicarbonate
0.3 mL/min
2.5 µL
Ambient
Suppressed conductivity,
AMMS® 300, 2 mm
Seven anion standard
1. Fluoride
2. Chloride
3. Nitrite
4. Bromide
5. Nitrate
6. Phosphate
7. Sulfate
Column:
Eluent:
Flow Rate:
Inj. Volume:
Temperature:
Detection:
4
2
6
5
1
3
µS
Sample:
4 mg/L
20
20
20
20
40
20
Peaks:
0
6
Minutes
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12
IonPac CS12A, 3 mm
20 mM MSA
0.5 mL/min
10 µL
Ambient
Suppressed conductivity,
CMMS® 300, 4 mm,
100 mM TBAOH regenerant
Six cation standard,
1/50 dilution
1. Lithium
2. Sodium
3. Ammonium
4. Potassium
5. Magnesium
6. Calcium
1 mg/L
4
5
10
5
10
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Overlay of cation separations performed on the ICS-900 using a
3 mm IonPac CS12A cation-exchange column. Results show high
reproducibility.
Peak areas and retention times are highly reproducible and baselines
are stable and noise-free, as demonstrated in these overlays of anion
determinations (n=20).
Column:
Eluent:
2
10
Flow Rate:
Inj. Volume:
Temperature:
Detection:
3
µS
Sample:
1
4 5
Peaks:
6
7
0
0
5
Minutes
10
15
IonPac AS14, 2 mm
0.8 mM carbonate/
0.1 mM bicarbonate
0.3 mL/min
2.5 µL
Ambient
Suppressed conductivity,
AMMS 300, 2 mm
Seven anion standard
1. Fluoride
2. Chloride
3. Nitrite
4. Bromide
5. Nitrate
6. Phosphate
7. Sulfate
4 mg/L
20
20
20
20
40
20
IonPac AS14 2 mm column for reduced reagent usage with high
performance and fast separation.
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Application and column flexibility:
2, 3, and 4 mm isocratic columns
2
Outstanding access to chromatography
components
3
Ultra reliable, low carryover, electric
Rheodyne injection valve
4
Dual piston, serial pumping system
with stability from 0.01 to 5.00 mL/min
at pressures to 5000 psi
5
Heated conductivity cell and MMS 300
suppressor for stable, noise-free results
5
2
1
3
4
2
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ICS-900 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Analytical Pump and Hydraulics
Type:
Serial dual-reciprocating piston,
microprocessor-controlled
constant stroke, variable speed
Construction:
Chemically inert, metal-free
PEEK pump heads and flow paths
compatible with aqueous eluents
of pH 0–14 and reversed-phase
solvents
Pump Operating Pressure:
0–35 MPA (0–5000 psi)
Flow Rate Range:
0.00 to 5.00 mL/min with settable
flow increment at 0.01 mL/min
without changing pump heads
Flow Precision:
<0.1%
Flow Accuracy:
<0.1%
Pressure Ripple:
<1%
Eluent Bottle Pressure:
No gas required
Vacuum Degasser:
Optional with external vacuum
degasser
Gradient Capabilities:
Optional with RFC-30
Eluent Generation:
Optional with RFC-30
Injection Valve
6-port, 2 position Rheodyne valve,
electrically actuated
Column Heater/Thermostat
Optional External Heater, CTS-10,
25 to 85 °C, minimum 5 °C above
ambient
Suppressor Compatibility
Chemical Suppression:
Yes, anion and cation, 2 and 4 mm
Electrolytic Suppression,
Self-Regenerating:
Optional with RFC-10
Electrolytic Suppression,
Self-Regenerating, External Water
Optional with RFC-10
Suppression Capacity:
Anion SRS® 300 (4 mm): 200 µeq/min
Cation SRS 300 (4 mm): 110 µeq/min
Anion SRS 300 (2 mm): 50 µeq/min
Cation SRS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 µeq/min
Anion MMS 300 (4 mm): 150 µeq/min
Cation MMS 300 (4 mm): 150 µeq/min
Anion MMS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 µeq/min
Cation MMS 300 (2 mm): 37.5 µeq/min
Anion AES: 25 µeq/min
Cation AES: 25 µeq/min
Void Volume:
SRS 300 (4 mm): <50 µL
SRS 300 (2 mm): <15 µL
MMS 300 (4 mm): <50 µL
MMS 300 (2 mm): <15 µL
AMMS-ICE 300 (4 mm): <50 µL
AMMS-ICE 300 (2 mm): <15 µL
Anion AES: <35 µL
Cation AES: <35 µL
Sequential Suppression for Anions:
Yes, MMS 300 + CRD 300
Suppressor Wear Parts:
None; peristaltic pump and inline
filters not required
Conductivity Detector
Type:
Bipolar heated conductivity cell,
microprocessor-controlled digital
signal processing over the range
0–10,000 µS/cm
Detector Linearity:
1%
Maximum Cell Pressure:
10 MPa (1500 psi)
Resolution:
0.0047 nS/cm
Displacement Chemical
Regeneration:
Yes, anion and cation, 2 and 4 mm
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Cell Calibration:
Factory calibrated as a new
system and calibrated in the
field individually with memory
retention and transfer
Flow Cell Chemical Compatibility
(Standard):
Fully compatible with all typical
ion chromatography eluents,
including MSA
Autosampler
Automation Using Autosampler:
Yes, Dionex AS40, AS-HV, and
AS Autosamplers or third party
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 s with sample overlap
Inline Sample Degassing:
Optional with CRD 200/CRD 300
Inline Filtration:
Optional with AS40 Autosampler
or inline filter
Automation Flexibility:
High, conditionals using
Chromeleon software and post run
features
Semiautomated System
Qualification:
Yes, IQ/OQ/PQ
ICS-900 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
System Software
Chromeleon Chromatography
Management Software, requires
Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• Automated ProcedureWizards
• System Wellness and Predictive
Performance
• Virtual Column Simulator
(evaluation mode standard,
isocratic and gradient optional)
• Application Templates
• Multivendor Automation Support
of 3rd Party (fully controls over
200 instruments from more than
25 manufacturers, including GC,
HPLC, and MS)
• Customizable System Control
Panels
• System Status Virtual Channels
• Power Failure Protection
• Sequential Injection
• System Trigger Commands and
Conditionals
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Daily Audit Trail
Sample Audit Trail
Multiple Network Control and
Network Failure Protection
System Calibration Storage
(factory, present, and previous;
completely user selectable)
Customized Reporting
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (h × w × d):
33 cm × 24 cm × 40 cm
13 in × 9.5 in × 15.7 in
Weight:
10 kg (22 lb)
Power Requirements:
100 to 240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz,
autoranging
System Flow Path:
All polymeric (PEEK), anion or
cation configurations
Ordering Information
To order in the U.S., call (800) 346-6390 or contact the Dionex Regional Office
nearest you. Outside the U.S., order through your local Dionex office or distributor.
Refer to the following part numbers.
ICS-900 Ion Chromatography System
ICS-900 Ion Chromatography System,..........................................................067552
with Chromeleon SE and PC
ICS-900 Ion Chromatography System,..........................................................067551
with Chromeleon SE, without PC
ICS-900 Ion Chromatography System expansion unit..................................067550
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