FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

« Microchips »

Select [Chip Management] from the [Instrument] menu in the MultiNA window.
The microchip usage status (number of runs, date and time of first usage) is displayed.

 

« Instrument »

Select [Parts Maintenance] from the [Instrument] menu in the MultiNA window.
The instrument body usage status (number of analyses, operation time) is displayed.

NOTE:
  • The replacement guidelines are not a guarantee of the operational period of parts. The period will vary depending on the usage conditions.
  • The replacement intervals were calculated under the following conditions.
    160 analyses per day, divided into 10 schedules, with 20 operating days per month.
Click here for "(MCE) Replacement and Inspection of Plunger.

Click here for "(MCE) Replacement and Inspection of Syringe.

Click here for "(MCE) Replacement and Inspection of Pump Cartridge.

Click here for "(MCE) Replacement and Maintenance of Suction Filter.

For parts replacement other than the above, contact a Shimadzu sales or service representative.

 

On the Windows [Start] menu, select [All Programs] - [MultiNA] and click on the [Procedure for Replacing a Plunger]/[Procedure for Replacing a Pump Cartridge]/[Procedure for Replacing a Syringe] items to display videos of the replacement procedures for the respective parts.
With the instrument ON and connected to the PC, videos can be also displayed by clicking the [Movie] icon in the MultiNA Control Software [Parts Maintenance] window.

NOTE:

  • The pump cartridge replacement procedure is identical for all pump cartridges.
  • The recorded video shows the replacement procedure for pump cartridge No. 3.