4.1 System extension overview
Introduction
The ÄKTA avant instrument can easily be extended with additional valves, detectors and
a second fraction collector. There are a large number of different hardware modules to
choose from in order to customize the number of columns, inlets, outlets, detectors and
ways to apply and collect samples. For a list of optional modules see Description of op-
tional modules, on page 26.
System extension stages
Extension of the system consists of four main stages:
DescriptionStage
Select modules and positions1
Install the module(s)2
Edit system properties3
Edit system settings4
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4 Optional instrument modules
4.1 System extension overview