Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos.
333-83444, 333-93473, 33-12399, 33-40796, 33-78584 and 33-65081 of Dionex
Corporation on Form S-8 of our reports dated July 29, 2003, appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Dionex Corporation for the year ended June 30,
2003.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

San Jose, California
September 18, 2003