The Dionex ICS-3000 is a highly versatile, modular Ion Chromatography (IC) system engineered for high-performance analytical and capillary scale separations. Highly regarded for its reliability and configuration flexibility, the ICS-3000 offers options for dual or single pump setups, electrolytic eluent generation, advanced thermal control, and a suite of sensitive detection options including conductivity, electrochemical, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. It is fully integrated with Chromeleon software to deliver robust and compliant analytical workflows for research and industrial laboratories.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB (internal and external hub connections) |
| Display | Module-front LED status indicators |
| Leak Detection Method | Optical sensor |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, auto-sensing |
| Operating Temperature | 4 to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | Single-width module: 224 x 421 x 564 mm; Double-width module (DC): 447 x 421 x 564 mm |
| Weight | 18.1 kg (SP) / 22.7 kg (DP) / 19.1 kg (EG) / 36.3 - 40.8 kg (DC) (module-dependent) |
System Configuration & Pump Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pump Configuration | Single (SP) or Dual (DP) serial dual-piston analytical pump |
| Flow Rate Range | 0.001 to 10.000 mL/min |
| Flow Rate Accuracy | < 0.1% |
| Flow Rate Precision | < 0.1% RSD |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 35 MPa (5000 psi) |
| Pressure Ripple | < 1.0% (at 1.0 mL/min) |
| Flow Rate Resolution | 0.001 mL/min |
| Wetted Materials | Chemically inert PEEK, Tefzel, Teflon, ceramic, and sapphire (completely metal-free flow path) |
| pH Range Compatibility | 0 to 14 |
| Vacuum Degasser Channels | 2 channels (SP) or 4 channels (DP) |
| Vacuum Degasser Control | Automatic, microprocessor-controlled |
| Piston Seal Wash Support | Automated, active wash system |
| Delay Volume | < 400 µL (without EG), < 1.0 mL (with EG) |
Eluent Generation & Conditioning
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Eluent Generator Type | Electrolytic Eluent Generation (EG module) |
| Eluent Concentration Range | 0.1 to 100 mM (KOH, NaOH, LiOH); 0.1 to 80 mM (Methanesulfonic Acid) |
| Concentration Increments | 0.01 mM |
| Maximum Flow Rate for Eluent Generation | 3.0 mL/min |
| Maximum Pressure for Eluent Generation | 21 MPa (3000 psi) |
| Eluent Cartridge Capacity | 0.75 equivalents |
| Carbonate/Bicarbonate Generator Support | Yes (using EGC Carbonate cartridge and Carbonate Mixer) |
| Continuously Regenerating Trap Column (CR-TC) Support | Yes (CR-CTC or CR-ATC) |
Injection & Autosampler Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Injection Valve Type | 2-position, 6-port Rheodyne valve, electrically actuated |
| Autosampler Compatibility | Dionex AS Autosampler |
| Autosampler Capacity | Up to 120 vials (1.5 mL) or 81 vials (10 mL) |
| Injection Volume Reproducibility | < 1.0% RSD (using full loop injection) |
| Sample Carryover Percentage | < 0.01% |
Column Temperature Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Column Oven Temperature Range | 10 to 70 °C (upper zone/column chamber) |
| Column Oven Temperature Stability | ±0.1 °C |
| Column Oven Temperature Accuracy | ±0.5 °C |
| Detector Compartment Temperature Range | 10 to 40 °C (lower zone) |
| Column Capacity | Up to 4 columns (up to 250 mm length each) |
| Pre-column Eluent Heater Support | Yes (integrated in DC module) |
Suppression Technology
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppressor Type Support | Electrolytic or Chemical suppression |
| Electrolytic Suppressor Compatibility | Dionex SRS, AES, and CES suppressors |
| Chemical Suppressor Compatibility | Dionex MMS suppressors |
| Suppressor Regeneration Modes | Recycle, External Water, or Chemical Regenerant |
| Maximum Electrolytic Suppression Current | 500 mA (for 4 mm suppressors) |
Conductivity Detector Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Conductivity Detector Type | Microprocessor-controlled digital signal processor (CD) |
| Conductivity Measurement Range | 0 to 15,000 µS |
| Electronic Resolution | 0.0023 nS |
| Electronic Noise | < 0.1 nS |
| Drift | < 2 nS/°C |
| Cell Volume | 1.0 µL |
| Cell Temperature Control Range | 5 °C above ambient to 55 °C |
| Cell Temperature Stability | < 0.01 °C |
| Maximum Operating Pressure of Cell | 10 MPa (1450 psi) |
| Temperature Coefficient Range | 0.0% to 10.0% per °C (user adjustable) |
Alternative & Auxiliary Detectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrochemical Detector Compatibility | Yes (ED module) |
| Electrochemical Detector Modes | DC Amperometry, Pulsed Amperometry (PAD), Integrated Pulsed Amperometry (IPAD) |
| ED Potential Range | -2.0 to +2.0 V in 1 mV steps |
| UV-Vis Detector Compatibility | Yes (VWD or PDA modules) |
| Mass Spectrometer (MS) Coupling Support | Yes (MSQ Plus or other MS interfaces) |
Software & Digital Communication
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Control Software Compatibility | Chromeleon Chromatography Management System |
| Communication Interface | USB |
| GLP/GMP Compliance Support | Full audit trails, electronic signatures, and system wellness monitoring |
Physical & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-Width Module Weight | DP: 24 kg (53 lbs); SP: 19 kg (42 lbs); EG: 19 kg (42 lbs) |
| Double-Width Module Weight | DC: 39 kg (86 lbs) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE, TUV, UL, RoHS |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DP/SP Module Power Consumption | DP: 250 VA max; SP: 150 VA max |
| EG Module Power Consumption | 150 VA max |
| DC Module Power Consumption | 500 VA max |
| AS Module Power Consumption | 150 VA max |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DC Module TTL Inputs | 4 |
| DC Module Relay Outputs | 4 |
| DP/SP Module TTL Inputs | 2 |
| DP/SP Module Relay Outputs | 2 |
| EG Module TTL Inputs | 2 |
| EG Module Relay Outputs | 2 |
| AS Module TTL Inputs | 4 |
| AS Module Relay Outputs | 4 |
Operating Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gas Pressure Requirement | 34 - 55 kPa (5 - 8 psi) recommended for eluent reservoirs |
Chromatography
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Valve Options | Up to 2 optional 6-port or 10-port high-pressure valves (DC module) |
Flow Path
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Degasser Membrane Material | Teflon AF |
Autosampler
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Autosampler Syringe Sizes | 100 µL, 250 µL, 500 µL, 1000 µL, 5000 µL |
| Autosampler Injection Volume Range | 0.1 to 1000 µL (standard) / up to 5000 µL (with 5.0 mL syringe and loop) |
Eluent Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Eluent Generator Cartridge Compatibility | EluGen EGC KOH, EGC NaOH, EGC LiOH, EGC MSA, EGC K2CO3 |
Electrochemical Detector
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrochemical Detector Working Electrodes | Gold, Platinum, Silver, Glassy Carbon |
| Electrochemical Detector Reference Electrodes | Ag/AgCl, pH-Ag/AgCl, Palladium (Pd) |
Technology
Ion Chromatography
Applications
Chemical and biological analysis of ionic species and polar compounds