Agilent Technologies G1157A User manual

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Agilent 1200 Series
Valves
User Manual

Agilent 1200 Series Valves
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In This Guide…
The Agilent 1200 Series valves provide the user a
comprehensive solutions for more flexibility through solvent
selection and column selection. They offer new automation
capabilities for sample preparation as well as higher sample
throughput with alternating column regeneration. The Agilent
1200 Series valves are fully integrated in the CAN environment
(control area network) of the Agilent 1200 Series LC system and
can be controlled by the Agilent ChemStation Software. The
following types of valves will be described in this manual:
•G1157A Agilent 1200 Series 2 Position/10 Port Valve
•G1158A Agilent 1200 Series 2 Position/ 6 Port Valve
•G1159A Agilent 1200 Series 6 Position Selection Valve
•G1160A Agilent 1200 Series 12 Position/13 Port Selection
Valve
•G1162A Agilent 1200 Series 2 Position/ 6 Port Micro Valve
•G1163A Agilent 1200 Series 2 Position/10 Port Micro Valve
These valves and the corresponding capillary kits for
alternating column regeneration, sample enrichment, sample
clean-up, column selection or solvent selection will allow you to
implement these applications easily.
Chapter 1, “Installation and Configuration,” starting on page 7
will describe how to install and configure the Agilent 1200
Series valves.
Chapter 2, “Operation,” starting on page 17 will describe the
Agilent ChemStation valve interface and how to setup the
valves in your analytical method.
Chapter 3, “Maintenance, Repair, and Troubleshooting,”
starting on page 25 will describe recommended maintenance
and repair procedures as well as troubleshooting tools.

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Chapter 4, “Valve Applications,” starting on page 39 will
describe common application, e.g. alternating column
regeneration, and how to setup your valves for these
applications.

contents
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Contents
1 Installation and Configuration
Site Requirements 8
Unpacking the Agilent 1200 Series valve 9
Damaged Packaging 9
Delivery Checklist 9
Hardware Installation 12
Setting up the CAN connection 13
Settingup thepowerconnectiontootherAgilent1200 SeriesLC
modules 13
Setting up the power connection to the external power
supply 13
Software Configuration 14
2Operation
Operating the Valve using Agilent ChemStation 18
Handheld Controller functions 22
3 Maintenance, Repair, and Troubleshooting
Status Indicators 26
Maintenance and Repair 27
Replacing the stator face and the rotor seal for standard valves
(G1157A, G1158A, G1159A, G1160A) 28
Replacing the rotor seal for micro valves (G1162A and
G1163A) 30
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 32
System Errors and Troubleshooting 34
System Errors 34
Valve Synchronization 37

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contents
4 Valve Applications
Alternating Column Regeneration 40
Sample enrichment and Sample stripping 44
Sample enrichment 44
Sample stripping 45
Column Selection 48
Solvent Selection 50
5Parts General Parts 54
Capillaries and Fittings for analytical and preparative flow
rates 56
Capillaries and Fittings for micro valves 57
6 Specifications
7 Safety Information
General Safety Information 66
Lithium Batteries Information 69
Radio Interference 70
Sound Emission 71
Solvent Information 72
Agilent Technologies on Internet 73
Index 75

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Installation and Configuration
Site Requirements 8
Unpacking the Agilent 1200 Series valve 9
Hardware Installation 12
Software Configuration 14

8Agilent 1200 Series Valves
1 Installation and Configuration Site Requirements
Site Requirements
The requirements for the Agilent 1200 Series Valves are displayed Table 1 and
Table 2 on page 8. The 24 Volts DC power can be supplied by an external
power supply (0950-4422) or by one of the following Agilent 1200 Series LC
modules with DC CAN adapter.
•Agilent 1200 Series preparative pump (G1361A)
•Agilent 1200 Series fraction collectors (G1364A, G1364B, G1364C, G1364D)
•Agilent 1200 Series high performance autosampler(G1367B)
•Agilent 1200 Series micro well-plate autosampler (G1377A)
•Agilent 1200 Series dual-loop autosampler PS (G2258A)
Table 1 Site Requirements for Agilent 1200 Series Valves
Type Specification
•Weight 1.9 Kg (4.2 lbs)
•Dimensions
•(height x width x depth) 92 x 84 x 200 mm (9.2 x 3.3 x 8.0 inches)
•Power supply 24 Volts DC (1.7 amps)
•Ambient operating temperature 4 to 55°C (39 to 131°F)
•Humidity < 95%, non-condensing
•Safety Standards IEC, CSA, UL, EN
Installation category II,
pollution degree 2
For indoor use only
Table 2 System Requirements
Revision
•Agilent 1200 Firmware A.05.04 and higher
•Control Module Firmware G1323B B.03.11 and higher
•Agilent ChemStation Software A.09.03 and higher

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Installation and Configuration 1
Unpacking the Agilent 1200 Series valve
Unpacking the Agilent 1200 Series valve
Damaged Packaging
If the delivery packaging shows signs of external damage, please call your
Agilent Technologies sales and service office immediately. Inform your service
representative that the Agilent 1200 Series valve may have been damaged
during shipment.
Delivery Checklist
Ensure all parts and materials have been delivered with the Agilent 1200
Series valve. The delivery checklists are displayed in Table 3 (for G1157A,
G1158A, G1159A, G1160A) and in Table 4 (for G1162A, G1163A). Please
report missing or damaged parts to your Agilent Technologies sales and
service office.
CAUTION If there are signs of damage, please do not attempt to install the valve.
Table 3 Delivery checklist for Agilent 1200 Series valves G1157A, G1158A, G1159A and
G1160A
Quantity Description Part Number
1 Agilent 1200 Series Valve
1 Declaration of conformity
1 Rail assembly for Column Organizer
1 Accessory kit containing
1•CAN Cable, 1m long 5181-1519
1•DC-CAN cable 5181-1533
10 •Fitting Screw long 5065-4454
12 •Fitting Screw extra long 5065-9967 (10/pk)

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1 Installation and Configuration Unpacking the Agilent 1200 Series valve
The M4 micro valve fittings support the Agilent PEEK coated fused silica
capillaries (O.D. 0.8mm or 1/32”). The M4 micro valve plug is supplied for
pressure (leak) testing.
1•Hex Key 9/64” T-handle 8710-2394
1•Hex Key 3/32”
1•wrench 8710-0510
1•socket wrench (Rheotool) 1/4 8710-2391
Table 4 Delivery checklist for Agilent 1200 Series micro valves G1162A and G1163A
Quantity Description Part Number
1 Agilent 1200 Series Micro Valve
1 Declaration of conformity
1 Rail assembly for Column Organizer 5065-4450
6/10 M4 micro valve fittings 5065-4410*
* The consumable kit 5065-4410 contains six M4 micro valve fittings.
1 M4 micro valve plug 5065-4410†
† The consumable kit 5065-4410 contains two M4 micro valve plugs.
1 Accessory kit containing
1•CAN Cable, 1m long 5181-1519
1•DC-CAN cable 5181-1533
1•Hex Key 9/64” T-handle 8710-2394
1•Hex Key 3/32”
1•wrench 8710-0510
1•socket wrench (Rheotool) 1/4 8710-2391
Table 3 Delivery checklist for Agilent 1200 Series valves G1157A, G1158A, G1159A and
G1160A (continued)
Quantity Description Part Number

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Installation and Configuration 1
Unpacking the Agilent 1200 Series valve
For a list of recommended Agilent PEEK coated fused silica capillaries can be
found in the chapter “Capillaries and Fittings for micro valves" on page 57.

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1 Installation and Configuration Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
The Agilent 1200 Series valves can be installed in two different ways. They can
either be placed on free bench space near the Agilent 1200 Series LC system or
they can be mounted on the G1383A Agilent 1200 Series column organizer.
The column organizer should be located on the right side of the Agilent 1200
Series stack, which includes the autosampler.
In order to install a valve on the G1383A Column Organizer the Organizer Rail
Assembly must be installed on the two mounting poles using the clips from the
Organizer Rail Assembly. All External Valves have a bracket on the side which
slides over the metal part of the Organizer Rail Assembly.
Two CAN connectors and one DC-CAN connector are located at the back panel
of the valve assemblies as displayed in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Back Panel of the Agilent 1200 Series Valves
CAN-DC-Out
CAN port

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Installation and Configuration 1
Hardware Installation
Setting up the CAN connection
Connect the CAN-Cable (PN 5181-1519) to one of the CAN ports at back panel
of the Agilent 1200 Series valve and to a free CAN-Port on another Agilent
1200 Series module. The second CAN-Port can be used to add additional valves
or modules to the HPLC system.
Setting up the power connection to other Agilent 1200 Series LC modules
The power for the Agilent 1200 Series valves can be supplied by one of the
following Agilent 1200 Series modules:
•Agilent 1200 Series preparative pump (G1361A)
•Agilent 1200 Series fraction collectors (G1364A, G1364B, G1364C, G1364D)
•Agilent 1200 Series high performance autosampler (G1367B)
•Agilent 1200 Series micro well-plate autosampler (G1377A)
•Agilent 1200 Series dual-loop autosampler PS (G2258A)
Connect the DC-CAN Cable (PN 5181-1533) to the DC-CAN connector at the
back panel of the valve and to the DC-CAN connector on one of the Agilent
1200 Series modules listed above.
Setting up the power connection to the external power supply
If none of the Agilent 1200 Series modules from the list above is part of your
HPLC system, you have to supply the power through an external power supply
(P/N 0950-4422). Plug the DC-CAN adapter from the power supply into the
DC-CAN connector on the back panel of your Agilent 1200 Series valve.

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1 Installation and Configuration Software Configuration
Software Configuration
The Agilent 1200 Series valves can be controlled by the Agilent ChemStation
Rev. A.09.03 or higher.
CAUTION Themaximumnumberofallmodules(including CAN-slave valves) inyourAgilent 1200
Series LC system must not exceed 13.
Contact your local sales and service representative to verify, if your configurationis
supported. This is especially important, if the number of module is close to 13.
To configure the Agilent 1200 Series valves
Step Note
1Start the Agilent ChemStation
Software.
2Select Configure 1200 Access in the
Instrument menu.
3In the upcoming Configuration dialog
box select one or multiple valves and
click Add.
The selected green valve icon now
moves from the left Available Modules
panel to the right Configured Modules
panel as displayed in Figure 2 on
page15.
4Click OK to leave the Configuration
dialog box.
5After a Restart the Agilent
ChemStation Software a new menu
item Setup Valve now appears in the
Instrument menu.

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Installation and Configuration 1
Software Configuration
Figure 2 Valve configuration

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Operation
Operating the Valve using Agilent ChemStation 18
Handheld Controller functions 22

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2Operation Operating the Valve using Agilent ChemStation
Operating the Valve using Agilent ChemStation
After the Agilent 1200 Series Valves have been installed and configured, the
valve parameters can be edited in the Agilent ChemStation. Choose Setup Valve
from the Instrument menu to open the valve dialog box as displayed in Figure 3.
Position
When loading a method the valve is switched to the position, that is displayed
in the Position dropdown box. If you select Use Current, the valve remains in the
current position, when a new method is loaded.
If you select a new position in the dropdown box and click OK, the Setup Valve
dialog box will be closed and the valve switches to the new position.
Figure 3 Valve Setup dialog box
NOTE The example displays the valve setup for the 2 position/10 port valve (G1157A). The
interface for the other valves are similar.

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Operation 2
Operating the Valve using Agilent ChemStation
After the run is finished, the valve always switches to the starting position. If
“Use current” is selected, the valve remains in the current position after the
run. This behavior is exhibited in Figure 4 on page 19.
Valve Name
Define the Valve Name that is used for the method report and the Instrument
actuals. The Valve Name is limited to 20 characters.
Figure 4 Valve Control
Restore Starting Position
Starting Position NOT restored

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2Operation Operating the Valve using Agilent ChemStation
Position Descriptions
Define the Position Description that is used for the method report and the
instrument actuals. The Position Description is limited to 19 characters.
Time Table
The Time Table can be used to edit and run a valve program during a sequence
of sample runs. The Time Table contains 3 columns (Line, Time and Position).
The Time Table is limited to 20 lines. The number of selection in the Position
column depends on the valve that has been configured.
Table 5 Available valve positions
Valve Description Product Number # of Positions
Descriptions
2 position / 10 port valve G1157A / G1163A 2
2 position / 6port valve G1158A / G1162A 2
6 position selection valve G1159A 6
12 position / 13 port selection valve G1160A 12
Position X switches the valve to the selected position. The number of
available positions for the Agilent 1200 Series valves is
displayed in Table 5.
Next Position switches to the next available position. If the valve is on
the highest position it will switch to position 1.
Insert Inserts a line in the Time Table above the selected position.
Append Appends a line at the end of the Time Table.
Cut Cuts the selected line(s) out of the Time Table and saves it to
the clipboard.
Copy Copies the selected line(s) from the table to the clipboard.
Paste Pastes line(s) from the Clipboard to the Time Table.