7 Prepare the system for a run
7.2 Prepare the flow path
Tubing and connectors
The table below shows what types of tubing and connectors to use for different purposes.
Scope of use
Inlet tubing
Tubing to
connect
columns
Waste tubing
Inlet ports
The table below shows the inlet ports of Inlet valve A, Inlet valve B and Sample inlet valve.
Valves and ports
Inlet valve A
Inlet ports:
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Tubing
Teflon™, o.d.
1/8", i.d. 1.6
mm
PEEK, o.d.
1/16", i.d. 0.50
mm
Tefzel™, o.d.
1/8", i.d. 1.0
mm
A1-A7
Connector
Tubing connector, 1/8"
+ Ferrule (yellow), 1/8"
Fingertight connector,
1/16"
Fingertight connector,
1/16"
Illustrations
Getting Started with ÄKTAavant and UNICORN 6 28-9440-69 AB
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