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Agilent 1100 Series
Thermostatted Column
Compartment
Reference Manual
Agilent G1316A COLCOM
Asset # 304025

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In This Guide…
1 Installing the Column Compartment
How to install the thermostatted column compartment
2 How to optimize the Column Compartment
An introduction to the column compartment’s optimization
3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions
This chapter describes the instrument’s built in troubleshooting
and test functions.
4 Repairing the Column Compartment
Instructions on how to repair the column compartment
5 Identifying Parts and Materials
Detailed illustrations and listings for parts and materials
identification
6 Introduction to the Column Compartment
An introduction to the column compartment, instrument
overview, theory of operation, external communication and
internal connectors
7 Control Module Sceens for the Agilent 1100 Column Compartment
This chapter is intended to introduce an operator to the screens
available for operation of the Agilent 1100 thermostatted
column compartment (TCC) with the Agilent 1100 control
module.
Please use the manual of control module for further detailed
reference.
8 Specifications
Performance specifications of the thermostatted column
compartment

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Contents
1 Installing the Column Compartment
Site Requirements 2
Physical Specifications 4
Unpacking the Column Compartment 5
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 7
Installing the Column Compartment 9
Flow Connections of the Column Compartment 11
2 How to optimize the Column Compartment
Optimizing the Column Compartment 16
3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions
Overview of the Column Department’s Indicators and Test
Functions 18
Status indicators 19
Power Supply Indicator 20
Instrument Status Indicator 20
Error Messages 21
Timeout 22
Shutdown 23
Remote Timeout 24
Synchronization Lost 25
Leak 26
Leak Sensor Open 27
Leak Sensor Short 28

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Compensation Sensor Open 29
Compensation Sensor Short 30
Left Fan Failed 31
Right Fan Failed 32
Open Cover 33
Cover Violation 34
Left Temperature Timeout 35
Right Temperature Timeout 36
Defective Temperature Sensor 37
Heater Profile 38
Valve Failed 39
Column Temperature 40
Heatsink Temperature 41
Defective Heater Circuit 42
Thermostat Function Test 43
Temperature Calibration 45
Temperature Calibration Procedure 46
Calibration Problems 47
Installing the Temperature Sensor 48
4 Repairing the Column Compartment
Introduction into Repairing the Column Compartment 52
Overview of the Repairing the Column Compartment 55
Simple Repairs 56
Changing Column Identification Tags 57
Replacing Head Parts of Column Switching Valve 60
Correcting Leaks 62
Exchanging Internal Parts 63
Removing the Top Cover and Foam 65
Removing the Column Switching Valve 68
Installing the Column Switching Valve 71

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Exchanging the Column Compartment Main (CCM) Board 74
Replacing the Column Identification Module (CID) Board 78
Exchanging the Fan 79
Removing the Heat Exchanger Assemblies 81
Installing the Heat Exchanger Assemblies 84
Exchanging the Power Supply 87
Replacing the Leak Sensor or Leak Base 90
Replacing Status Light Pipe 95
Installing the Foam and the Top Cover 96
Assembling the Main Cover 99
Replacing the Column Compartment’s Firmware 100
5 Identifying Parts and Materials
Overview of Main Assemblies 102
Control Module 104
Column Switching Valve 105
Sheet Metal Kit 107
Plastic Parts 108
Foam Parts 109
Power and Status Light Pipes 110
Leak Parts 111
Accessory Kit 112
Cable Overview 113
Analog Cables 115
Remote Cables 118
BCD Cables 124
Auxiliary Cable 127
CAN Cable 128
External Contact Cable 129

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RS-232C Cable Kit 130
LAN Cables 131
6 Introduction to the Column Compartment
Introduction to the Column Compartment 134
System Overview 135
Column-Identification System 137
Column-Identification Tag 138
Column Clip 139
Column Switching Valve (Optional) 140
Electrical Connections 142
Instrument Layout 144
The Electronics 145
Column Compartment Main Board (CCM) 146
Firmware Description 151
Firmware Updates 151
Agilent 1100 Series Interfaces 153
GPIB Interface 154
CAN Interface 154
Remote Interface 154
RS-232C 155
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch 157
GPIB Default Addresses 158
Communication Settings for RS-232C Communication 158
Forced Cold-Start Settings 160
Stay Resident Settings 160
The Main Power Supply Assembly 162

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7 Control Module Screens for the Agilent 1100 Column Compartment
Major keys on the Agilent 1100 Control Module 166
Screens available from the Analysis screen 167
Screens available from the System screen 176
Screens available from the Records screen 178
Diagnostics and Tests 183
8 Specifications
Performance Specifications 186
ASafetyInformations
General Safety Information 190
Lithium Batteries Information 193
Radio Interference 194
Sound Emission 195
Solvent Information 196
Agilent Technologies on Internet 197
Index

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Agilent 1100 Series Thermostatted Column Compartment
Reference Manual
Agilent Technologies
1
Installing the Column Compartment
Site Requirements 2
Physical Specifications 4
Unpacking the Column Compartment 5
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 7
Installing the Column Compartment 9
Flow Connections of the Column Compartment 11

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Site Requirements
A suitable environment is important to ensure optimum performance of the
column compartment.
Power Consideration
The column compartment power supply has wide-ranging capability (see Table
1). It accepts any line voltage in the above mentioned range. Consequently
there is no voltage selector in the rear of the column compartment. There are
also no externally accessible fuses, because automatic electronic fuses are
implemented in the power supply.
Power Cords
Different power cords are offered as options with the column compartment.
The female end of each of the power cords is identical. It plugs into the
power-input socket at the rear of the column compartment. The male end of
each of the power cords is different and designed to match the wall socket of a
particular country or region.
WARNING To disconnect the column compartment from line, unplug the power cord. The power
supply still uses some power, even if the power switch on the front panel is turned
off.
WARNING Shock hazard or damage of your instrumentation can result, if the devices are
connected to a line voltage higher than specified.
WARNING Never operate your instrumentation from a power outlet that has no ground
connection. Never use a power cord other than the power cord designed for your
region.
WARNING Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Agilent Technologies to ensure
proper functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations.

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Bench Space
The column compartment dimensions and weight (see Table 1) allow to place
the column compartment on almost any desk or laboratory bench. It needs an
additional 2.5 cm (1.0 inches) of space on either side and approximately 8 cm
(3.1 inches) in the rear for the circulation of air and electric connections.
If the bench should carry a complete Agilent 1100 Series system, make sure
that the bench is designed to carry the weight of all the modules.
The detector should be operated in a horizontal position.
Environment
Your column compartment will work within specifications at ambient
temperatures and relative humidity as described in Table 1.
CAUTION Do not store, ship or use your column compartment under conditions where
temperature fluctuations could cause condensation within the column compartment.
Condensation will damage the system electronics. If your column compartment was
shipped in cold weather, leave it in its box and allow it to warm slowly to room
temperature to avoid condensation.

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Physical Specifications
Table 1 Physical Specifications
Type Specification Comments
Weight 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)
Dimensions
(width×depth×height)
410 × 435 × 140 mm
(16.1 × 17 × 5.5 inches)
Line Voltage 100 – 120 or 220 – 240 VAC, ± 10 % Wide-ranging capability
Line frequency 50 or 60 Hz, ±5%
Power consumption 320 VA / 150 W / 512 BTU Maximum
Ambient operating temperature 0 – 55 ∞C (32 – 131 ∞F)
Ambient non-operating temperature -40 – 70 ∞C (-4 – 158 ∞F)
Humidity <95 %, at 25 – 40 ∞C (77 – 104 ∞F) Non-condensing
Operating altitude Up to 2000 m (6500 ft.)
Non-operating altitude Up to 4600 m (14950 ft.) For storing the instrument
Safety standards: IEC, CSA, UL, EN Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2

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Unpacking the Column Compartment
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 column compartment may have been damaged during
shipment.
Delivery Checklist
Ensure all parts and materials have been delivered with the column
compartment. The delivery checklist is shown in Table 2. Please report
missing or damaged parts to your local Agilent Technologies sales and service
office.
CAUTION If there are signs of damage, please do not attempt to install the column compartment.
Table 2 Column Compartment Delivery Checklist
Description Quantity
Thermostatted column compartment 1
Power cable 1
CAN cable (Part number 5181-1516) 1
Column switching valve optional
Reference Manual 1
Accessory kit (see Table 3) 1

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Accessory Kit Contents
Table 3 Accessory Kit Contents (Part number G1316-68705)
Description Part Number Quantity
Tubing flexible (to waste) for re-order 5 m 5062-2463 1.2 m
Capillary, 90 mm lg, 0.17 i.d., fittings need to be assembled G1316-87300 1
Ferrule front SST 0100-0043 2
Ferrule back SST 0100-0044 2
Fitting SST 79814-22406 2
Column-identification tag *
* for reordering use part number 5062-8588 that comprises a kit with 3 column identification tags
1
Column clip **
** for reordering use part number 5063-6526 that comprises a kit with 6 column clips
2
ESD Wrist Strap 9300-1408 1
Figure 1 Capillary (Column-Heat Exchanger) Parts
Ferrule front
Ferrule back
Fitting
Capillary

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Optimizing the Stack Configuration
If your column compartment is part of a Agilent 1100 Series system, you can
ensure optimum performance by installing the following configuration. This
configuration optimizes the system flow path and ensures minimum delay
volume
Figure 2 Recommended Stack Configuration (Front View)
Solvent cabinet
Vacuum degasser
Pump
Column compartment
Autosampler
Detector
Control module

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Figure 3 Recommended Stack Configuration (Rear View)
GPIB or LAN
to LC ChemStation
Analog
signal to
recorder
AC power
Remote cable
CAN Bus cable
CAN Bus cable
Analog pressure
signal

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Installing the Column Compartment
1Place the column compartment in the stack or on the bench in a horizontal
position.
2Ensure the power switch at the front of the column compartment is OFF.
3Connect the power cable to the power connector at the rear of the column
compartment.
4Connect the CAN cable to other Agilent 1100 Series modules.
5If a Agilent ChemStation is the controller, connect either
•the GPIB cable to the detector or
•the LAN connection to the LAN interface board in the detector.
6Connect the APG Remote cable (optional) for non-Agilent 1100 Series
instruments.
7Turn on power by pushing the button at the lower left side of the column
compartment. The status LED should shine green.
Preparations Locate bench space.
Provide power connections.
Unpack the Column compartment.
Parts required Column compartment
Power cord, for other cables see text below and "Cable Overview" on page 113.
Figure 4 Front View of the Thermostatted Column Compartment
Line power switch
with green light
Status indicator
green/yellow/red

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Figure 5 Rear View of the Thermostatted Column Compartment
APG Remote
RS-232C
CAN GPIB Power
Configuration switch
Security lever
NOTE The column compartment is turned on when the line power switch is pressed and the green
indicator lamp is illuminated. The column compartment is turned off when the line power
switch is protruding and the green light is off.
WARNING To disconnect the column compartment from line, unplug the power cord. The power
supply still uses some power, even if the power switch at the front panel is turned
off.
NOTE The column compartment was shipped with default configuration settings. For changing of
these setting, see "Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch" on page 157.