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[[File:IMG 1229.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Figure 1. eDAQ C4D with Beckman Coulter PA 800plus]]
 
[[File:IMG 1229.JPG|300px|thumb|right|Figure 1. eDAQ C4D with Beckman Coulter PA 800plus]]
 
[[File:DSC03945.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Figure 2. C4D headstage connected to the capillary]]
 
[[File:DSC03945.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Figure 2. C4D headstage connected to the capillary]]
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[[File:Analog output channels on BC CE instrument.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Figure 3. Analog output channels on CE instrument.]]
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[[File:Figure 4. External Detector Adapter from Beckman Coulter.jpg|300px|thumb|Figure 4. External Detector Adapter from Beckman Coulter]]
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[[File:Figure 5. Connections of the capillary with the screws and gaskets.jpg|300px|thumb|Figure 5. Connections of the capillary with the screws and gaskets]]
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[[File:Figure 6. Trigger signal on left side of CE instrument.jpg|300px|thumb|Figure 6. Trigger signal on left side of CE instrument]]
  
 
''This application note describes how to connect the eDAQ C4D system to the P/ACE MDQ and PA 800 plus capillary electrophoresis instruments from Beckman Coulter.''
 
''This application note describes how to connect the eDAQ C4D system to the P/ACE MDQ and PA 800 plus capillary electrophoresis instruments from Beckman Coulter.''
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* ER125 C4D Detector, to use Beckman Coulter software. The analog output from the C4D may be connected to the CE, so the PA 800 plus Software records data from both detectors. This may require an external A/D interface. The delta K signal from the C4D Detector should be connected to the A/D interface input. The A/D interface is then connected to the computer using a serial connection.
 
* ER125 C4D Detector, to use Beckman Coulter software. The analog output from the C4D may be connected to the CE, so the PA 800 plus Software records data from both detectors. This may require an external A/D interface. The delta K signal from the C4D Detector should be connected to the A/D interface input. The A/D interface is then connected to the computer using a serial connection.
  
[[File:Analog output channels on BC CE instrument.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Figure 3. Analog output channels on CE instrument.]]
 
 
== Analog Outputs on the CE ==
 
== Analog Outputs on the CE ==
 
There are three BNC analog outputs located on the left side panel of the CE instrument, as shown in Figure 3. The outputs are 1000 mV full scale deflection. For PA 800 plus firmware version 1.5 or higher, the output is programmable from the control software. In version 1.2, 1000 mV is equal to 1 absorbance unit (AU) with a fixed 10% negative offset. The high voltage output is the uncontrolled parameter, current or voltage, of the high voltage power supply. In this instance, 1000 mV is equal to 30,000 V or 300 µA in all firmware versions.
 
There are three BNC analog outputs located on the left side panel of the CE instrument, as shown in Figure 3. The outputs are 1000 mV full scale deflection. For PA 800 plus firmware version 1.5 or higher, the output is programmable from the control software. In version 1.2, 1000 mV is equal to 1 absorbance unit (AU) with a fixed 10% negative offset. The high voltage output is the uncontrolled parameter, current or voltage, of the high voltage power supply. In this instance, 1000 mV is equal to 30,000 V or 300 µA in all firmware versions.

Revision as of 15:19, 19 July 2013

Figure 1. eDAQ C4D with Beckman Coulter PA 800plus
Figure 2. C4D headstage connected to the capillary
Figure 3. Analog output channels on CE instrument.
Figure 4. External Detector Adapter from Beckman Coulter
Figure 5. Connections of the capillary with the screws and gaskets
Figure 6. Trigger signal on left side of CE instrument

This application note describes how to connect the eDAQ C4D system to the P/ACE MDQ and PA 800 plus capillary electrophoresis instruments from Beckman Coulter.

Introduction

The eDAQ C4D can be connected to the Beckman Coulter CE instruments, providing contactless conductivity detection for the instrument. Both the C4D headstage and UV detector can be connected to the capillary at the same time, enabling both types of detection to be performed with a single sample injection.

Choice of Software

The data from both the eDAQ C4D and Beckman Coulter UV/LIF/PDA detectors can be displayed in real time, using either the eDAQ software or the Beckman Coulter PA 800 plus Software. Choose:

  • ER225 C4D Data System, to use the eDAQ software. The analog output from the UV/LIF/PDA detector (on the CE) may be connected to the eDAQ system, so the eDAQ software records data from both detectors.
  • ER125 C4D Detector, to use Beckman Coulter software. The analog output from the C4D may be connected to the CE, so the PA 800 plus Software records data from both detectors. This may require an external A/D interface. The delta K signal from the C4D Detector should be connected to the A/D interface input. The A/D interface is then connected to the computer using a serial connection.

Analog Outputs on the CE

There are three BNC analog outputs located on the left side panel of the CE instrument, as shown in Figure 3. The outputs are 1000 mV full scale deflection. For PA 800 plus firmware version 1.5 or higher, the output is programmable from the control software. In version 1.2, 1000 mV is equal to 1 absorbance unit (AU) with a fixed 10% negative offset. The high voltage output is the uncontrolled parameter, current or voltage, of the high voltage power supply. In this instance, 1000 mV is equal to 30,000 V or 300 µA in all firmware versions.

External Detector Adapter

The Beckman Coulter CE instrument uses a liquid to cool the capillary. The eDAQ C4D can be connected to the instrument using two sets of the External Detector Adapter (EDA) part number 144822, which can be purchased from Beckman Coulter. Each EDA kit includes:

  • 144734 loop reservoir
  • 144895 red screw
  • 144818 red double end conical gasket
  • 144834 which includes:
    • 970298 (x4) black O-ring
    • 966233 (x4) blue conical gasket
    • 144809 (x4) blue screw
    • 144832 tubing

The assembled EDA is shown in Figure 4. The continuous capillary has been labelled as three parts. Part 3 should be as short as possible.

The length of Part 1 should be the same length as the overall length of the capillary when the UV detector is used. This allows for the same separation length. The liquid loop should be as short as possible to save on cooling liquid and space in the cartridge. The tubing may be bent while immersing in hot water and then placed in cold water to preserve the shape.

The C4D cable may exit the cartridge and instrument though grooves provided.

The connections of the capillary with the screws and gaskets is shown in Figure 5.

Triggering Start of Recording

The trigger signal (found on the left side of the CE instrument) may be used to trigger the eDAQ software to start recording. Using a cable, connect pin 9 (CE instrument) to the TRIG + (PowerChrom unit) and pin 10 to TRIG —, as shown in Figure 5. Setting up of software:

  • PA 800 plus Software: make a Method, go to Instrument Setup, then in Time program, enter Time = 0 and Event = Relay 2 On.
  • eDAQ Chart software: In the menu Setup, Trigger, choose External Trigger to start data recording. See Chart software manual page 63 for more details.