GE AxiChrom 50 Operating Instructions Manual page 20

3 Specifications and characteristics
3.1 Principles of column function
Inlet and outlet functions
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Port inner diameter (mm) of inlets and outlets
Inlet/outlet connection thread
Bottom mobile phase inlet/outlet, 5/16"
Top mobile phase inlet/ outlet, 5/16"
Internal adapter tubing, 5/16"
Adapter
Hydraulic chamber inlet, 5/16"
Hydraulic chamber outlet, 5/16"
Hydraulic chamber vent valve, M8
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Top mobile phase inlet/outlet on the adapter - note that the column may be run
upflow or downflow.
Hydraulic chamber vent valve on the top plate is used to get rid of air trapped in the
hydraulic chamber. Viewed from above, this valve has a small hole and is fitted with
a round nipple.
Hydraulic chamber outlet on the top plate is used to channel the hydraulic liquid out
of the column during unpacking. Viewed from above, this outlet has a larger hole
than the hydraulic chamber vent valve, and is fitted with a hexagonal stop plug.
Hydraulic chamber inlet on the top bayonet is used to fill the hydraulic chamber. The
hydraulic chamber inlet has an integrated check valve.
Bottom mobile phase inlet/outlet on the bottom plate - note that the column may
be run upflow or downflow.
Dependant upon media e.g.: 1.7 mm for Sepharose HP, 2.9mm for Capto media.
Column diameter (mm)
50
1.7 mm
1.7 mm
1.7 mm
1.7 mm
1.5 mm
3.0 mm
0.9 mm
AxiChrom 50, 70 and 100 columns Operating instructions 28-9331-08 AG
70
2.9 mm
2.9 mm
2.9 mm
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1.7, 2.9 mm
1.5 mm
3.5 mm
0.9 mm
100
2.9 mm
2.9 mm
2.9 mm
2.9 mm
2.0 mm
4.0 mm
0.9 mm