Available Modules - GE AKTA GO Operating Instructions Manual

3 System description

3.2 Available modules

3.2 Available modules
Introduction
The ÄKTA go instrument is delivered with standard modules installed. Six additional
modules can be installed in the system, two inside the chassis and four connected via
cables at the rear of the instrument. This section describes the standard and optional
modules.
Standard modules
The following modules are delivered installed in the instrument.
Module
Inlet valve K9
Pump P9-S
Pressure monitor R9
Mixer
Injection valve V9-J
UV monitor U9-L
Conductivity monitor
C9
Outlet valve V9-Os
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Description
An inlet valve for buffers, sample, and cleaning solution.
Creates a gradient by switching between inlets A and B.
A high precision pump that delivers buffer or sample.
A pressure monitor that measures the pressure directly after
the pump.
A 1 mL static mixer that mixes the buffers delivered by the
pump.
An injection valve that injects sample onto the column.
A LED UV monitor that measures the UV absorbance at 280
nm of buffers and eluted proteins. Includes a UV cell with a
path length of 2 mm. An optional UV cell with a path length
of 5 mm is available. The LED lamp does not require warm-
ing before use and does not heat the sample.
A conductivity monitor that measures the conductivity of
buffers and eluted proteins.
An outlet valve that directs the flow from the instrument to
a fraction collector, outlet 1, or to waste.
ÄKTA go Operating Instructions 29360951 AC