Dionex ICS-1500 Used Ion Chromatography System
| Brand | Dionex |
|---|---|
| Origin | USA |
| Model | ICS-1500 |
| Instrument Age | 4 years |
| Warranty | 6 months |
| Column Heater Temp Range | Ambient +5 °C to 60 °C |
| Control Interface | Front-panel keypad and Chromeleon™ software |
| Compliance | ASTM D4327, ISO 10304-1, USP <645>, EPA Methods 300.0 & 317.1 |
| Software | Chromeleon 7.2.10 or later (FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant configuration available) |
Overview
The Dionex ICS-1500 is a benchtop ion chromatography (IC) system engineered for high-resolution anion and cation analysis in environmental, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and industrial quality control laboratories. Based on suppressed conductivity detection and eluent generation technology, the ICS-1500 delivers reproducible quantitation of low-concentration ionic species—including fluoride, chloride, nitrate, sulfate, phosphate, sodium, potassium, ammonium, and lithium—across complex matrices. This certified pre-owned unit has undergone full functional validation at SpectraLab Scientific’s ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration facility, including baseline noise assessment (<0.5 nS), retention time stability (<0.15% RSD over 24 h), and peak area precision (<1.2% RSD for 10 µM standard injections). All fluidic pathways have been inspected for integrity; the electrochemical suppressor, pump seals, and injection valve rotor seal have been replaced as part of refurbishment protocol.
Key Features
- Thermostatically controlled column compartment (ambient +5 °C to 60 °C) ensures retention time stability and method transfer reliability across seasonal ambient fluctuations.
- Dual-mode operation: standalone front-panel control for routine analysis or full integration with Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) v7.2.10+ for method development, sequence management, and electronic signature support.
- High-capacity, low-backpressure analytical columns (e.g., IonPac AS18, CS12A) compatible with gradient elution and rapid regeneration cycles.
- RFIC (Reagent-Free Ion Chromatography)-ready architecture: supports optional Eluent Generator Cartridge (EGC) modules for on-demand KOH or MSA eluent production—eliminating manual eluent preparation and improving inter-laboratory reproducibility.
- Integrated dual-piston isocratic or quaternary gradient pump with pulse dampening and real-time pressure monitoring (0–35 MPa range).
- 6-port, 2-position injection valve with 25 µL fixed loop (upgradable to 1–100 µL via optional loop kits); PEEK/PEEK-lined flow path minimizes metal ion leaching.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The ICS-1500 accommodates aqueous samples with total dissolved solids (TDS) ≤ 500 ppm and particulate load < 0.45 µm (pre-filtration required). It supports direct injection of drinking water, wastewater digests, pharmaceutical excipient extracts, and acid-digested soil leachates. System compliance includes full alignment with EPA Method 300.0 (anions), EPA Method 317.1 (bromate), ASTM D4327 (water anions), ISO 10304-1 (determination of dissolved anions), and USP (conductivity of purified water). When configured with audit-trail-enabled Chromeleon and electronic signatures, the system meets GLP and GMP requirements per FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for regulated environments.
Software & Data Management
Chromeleon CDS provides validated acquisition, processing, reporting, and archiving capabilities. The software supports IQ/OQ documentation templates, customizable report generation (PDF, CSV, XML), and secure user role management (administrator, analyst, reviewer). Raw data files (.cdf) are stored with embedded metadata (instrument ID, method name, operator, timestamp, calibration status). Optional Data Integrity Pack enables automated backup to network drives, hash verification of archived datasets, and tamper-evident audit logs traceable to individual user actions.
Applications
- Environmental monitoring: Quantification of regulated anions in surface water, groundwater, and treated effluent per national discharge permits.
- Pharmaceutical QC: Testing of counterions in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), residual acetate in lyophilized formulations, and chloride content in injectables (USP ).
- Food safety: Nitrate/nitrite profiling in cured meats, sulfite detection in wines, and iodide analysis in dairy products.
- Power generation: Monitoring of chloride and sulfate ingress in ultrapure boiler feedwater to prevent stress corrosion cracking.
- Academic research: Speciation studies of inorganic anions in atmospheric aerosols and geochemical porewater profiles.
FAQ
Is this ICS-1500 unit fully refurbished and performance-verified?
Yes. Each unit undergoes electrical safety testing, hydraulic integrity checks, detector sensitivity validation, and multi-point calibration using NIST-traceable standards prior to release.
What consumables are included with the system?
The package includes one set of guard and analytical columns, suppressor cartridge, 25 µL injection loop, and 90 days of technical support. Additional consumables (eluent cartridges, filters, tubing) are available separately.
Can the system be upgraded to RFIC post-purchase?
Yes—the ICS-1500 chassis includes native EGC mounting brackets and firmware support for EG40/EG50 eluent generators; upgrade requires only hardware installation and software license activation.
Does the 6-month warranty cover labor and parts globally?
Warranty covers parts and labor for defects in materials or workmanship within 6 months from shipment date. On-site service is available in North America, EU, and APAC regions through authorized field engineers.
Is Chromeleon software included, and is it licensed for commercial use?
A perpetual, single-workstation Chromeleon 7.2.10 license is included with full commercial rights, including electronic signatures and audit trail functionality when properly configured.
