NOTE: The following are the basic steps to install the 2488 detector. Check the after completing each section. For more detailed information and cautionary statements regarding this product, refer to the 2488 Multichannel Absorbance Detector with MassLynx Control operator's guide.

To install your 2488 Detector:

Electrical Connections1 Fluid Connections2

B. Connect a signal cable from "Auto Zero" pins 10(+) and 11(-) to an Autosampler or a Start Run TTL contact closure, if required.

110V WAT097194220V WAT097410

For more information on I/O signal connections, refer to the 2488 Multichannel Absorbance Detector with MassLynx Control operator's manual.

A. If using a hardware trigger, connect a signal cable (in the Startup Kit) from the Inject Start pins 1(+) and 2(-) to an Autosampler or a Start Run TTL contact closure.

Connector A

Connector B

Waste Container

C. If required, connect a signal cable from a device controlled by threshold and timed events to:

• pins 8 and 9 (Switch 1) • pins 11 and 12 (Switch 2)

For more information on IEEE connections, refer to the 2488 Multichannel Absorbance Detector with MassLynx Control operator's manual.

D. Connect an IEEE-488 cable between the detector and the workstation, or to another IEEE connection in the chromatography system.

E. Connect power cord.

WAT087198IEEE-488

Power

A. • Install the male connector fitting (p/n 700001826) into the drip tray drain.

• Tighten the drain fitting until its top is even with the inside surface of the drip tray.

• Connect the Tygon tubing (p/n 700001796) to the fitting and route it to a waste container.

D. • Connect MUX capillaries to Tee outlets as required.

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700000606(not in Setup Kit)

E. • Repeat INLET and OUTLET connections for all flow cell

banks as needed.

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BC

D

E

SW1

SW2

Column #1

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TeeOUTLET

INLET

C

700001794(Upchurch

430000250)

700001795(Upchurch 430000252)

Red

Black

NOTE: Maximum Flow Cell Back-pressure is 1,000 PSI.

B. • Connect HPLC Column #1 to Tee fitting #1. • Connect Tee fitting #1 to INLET #1 using 0.005" red PEEK

tubing. (p/n 700001794)

NOTE: The following is an example of typical fluid connections. Your system may require a different setup.

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Continued on the back page.

C. • Connect OUTLET #1 to a waste container using 0.010" blue PEEK tubing. (p/n 700001795)

700001826(410000705)

700001796(430000604)

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Quick-Install Guide

Serial No. ______________________Date Installed ___________________Installed By _____________________

If you have any questions regarding this installation, call your local Waters office. In the U.S. call 1-800-252-HPLC.

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For more information, refer to the 2488 Multichannel Absorbance Detector with MassLynx Control

operator's manual.

A. Power ON the 2488 detector. The detector

starts a Self-diagnostic test.

Configuring for Operation

B. Upon successful power ON the following screen appears:

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B

A

Power Up

C. • Press the DIAG key, select Configure and press Enter twice. • Press the Key Pad numbers for a valid IEEE-488 address

from 2 through 29 and press Enter. • Press DIAG, select Configure, press Enter and select

Configure inputs and press Enter. • Configure these inputs to "High":

>Inject >Auto Zero >Lamp • Press DIAG, press Enter twice. • Select flow cell banks (1-4, 5-8 or 1-8) for your system. • Press Enter. If no message appears, press Home. • If a flow cell calibration message appears, press Enter to

calibrate, or press Shift, Cancel and Home to return to the Main screen. • After calibration, view the results and press Enter as prompted to return to the Main screen.