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The controls for both chillers are (almost) identical.  The same IOC can be used for both.  The only difference I've seen is that the flow rate does not show up on the front panel of the smaller chiller.  

Priming:

In order to prime the chiller for use, use a short 3/8" tubing to connect the supply and return of the chiller and:

  • run at 100% pump drive for 5 mins
  • run at 60% pump drive for 5 mins
  • run at 15% pump drive for 5 mins

Once primed, we typically run the chiller at 15% pump drive, although if the flow is low (<1.1 LPM), one can bump it up.  Lower pump drive settings tend to extend the chiller life.

The connection of the tubing on the detector-side can be either 1/4" or 3/8" self-sealing quick connects.  On the pump-side, they can be 1/4" or 3/8" push-to-connect fittings:

1/4" quick connects:  SS-QC4-B-400 and SS-QC4-D-400 from Swagelok

3/8" quick connects:  SS-QC6-B-600 and SS-QC6-D-600 from Swagelok


1/4" push-to-connect:  PLCD29004 from Bay Advanced Technologies

3/8" push-to-connect:  PLCD29006 from Bay Advanced Technologies