Metrohm 850 Professional IC AnCat Nonsuppressed - Manual (Page 11)

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1 Introduction
850 Professional IC–AnCat – non-suppressed
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1 Introduction
1.1 Instrument description
The instrument 850 Professional IC – AnCat – non-suppressed
(2.850.3000) is one of the model versions of the Professional IC line of
instruments manufactured by the Metrohm Company. The Professional IC
line of instruments is distinguished by
￭ the intelligence of its components, which are able to monitor and
optimize all functions and to provide documentation according to FDA
requirements.
￭ its compactness.
￭ its flexibility. A suitable model version exists for every application.
Individual instruments can be converted, expanded or modified to cre-
ate a different instrument as needed.
￭ its transparency. All components are easily accessible and arranged in
a clear manner.
￭ its safety. Chemicals and electronics are separated and a leak sensor is
integrated in the wet end.
￭ its environmental compatibility.
￭ its low noise emission.
The instrument is operated with MagIC Net software. It is connected via
a USB connection to a PC on which MagIC Net is installed. The software
automatically recognizes the instrument and checks its functional readi-
ness. MagIC Net controls and monitors the instrument, evaluates the
measured data and administers it in a database. The operation of
MagIC Net is described in the online help or in the tutorial for MagIC Net.
1.2 Intended use
The instrument 850 Professional IC – AnCat – non-suppressed is
used for the ion chromatographic determination of cations and anions
without suppression. The two channels can be operated in parallel or
completely independently of one another. Thanks to the two high pres-
sure pumps, the instrument is also suitable for applications with high pres-
sure gradients.
The present instrument is suitable for processing chemicals and flammable
samples. The usage of the 850 Professional IC – AnCat – non-suppressed
therefore requires that the user has basic knowledge and experience in
the handling of toxic and caustic substances. Knowledge with respect to