Agilent Technologies 1100 Series User manual

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Agilent 1100 Series
Variable Wavelength
Detector
Reference Manual

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In This Guide…
1Installing the Variable Wavelength Detector
How to install the variable wavelength detector
2How to optimize the detector
How to select the detector parameters and flow cell
3Troubleshooting and Test Functions
This chapter describes the detector’s built in troubleshooting and test
functions.
4Repairing the Variable Wavelength Detector
Instructions on how to repair the variable wavelength detector
5Identifying Parts and Materials
Detailed illustrations and listings for parts and materials identification
for the variable wavelength detector
6Introduction to the Variable Wavelength Detector
An introduction to the detector, istrument overview, theory of
operation, external communication and internal connectors
7Control Module Screens for the Agilent 1100 Variable Wavelength Detector

This chapter is intended to introduce an operator to the screens available
for operation of the Agilent 1100 variable wavelength detector (VWD)
with the Agilent 1100 control module.
Please use the manual of control module for further detailed reference.
8Specifications
Performance specifications of the variable wavelength detector
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Contents
1Installing the Variable Wavelength Detector
Site Requirements 12
Physical Specifications 14
Unpacking the Detector 15
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 17
Installing the Detector 19
Flow Connections to the Detector 22
2How to optimize the detector
Optimizing the Detector Performance 28
Match the Flow Cell to the Column 28 Set
the Detector Parameters 31
3Troubleshooting and Test Functions
Overview of the Detector’s Indicators and Test Functions
34
Status Indicators 35
Power Supply Indicator 35
Detector Status Indicator 36
Error Messages 37
Timeout 38
Shutdown 39
Remote Timeout 40

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Sychronization Lost 41
Leak 42
Leak Sensor Open 43
Leak Sensor Short 44
Compensation Sensor Open
45
Compensation Sensor Short
46
Fan Failed 47
Open Cover 48
Lamp Current Missing 49
Lamp Voltage Missing 50
Lamp Ignition Failed 51
Heater Current Missing 52
Calibration Failed 53
Holmium Oxide Test Failed
Test Failed 55
54
Wavelength Check Failed
Filter Check Failed 57
Wavelength Calibration 58
56
When to Calibrate the
Detector
Zero-Order Calibration 60
Calibration Procedure 60
59
656-nm Wavelength
Calibration Calibration
Procedure 61
Test Functions 62
Lamp-on Routine 63
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Checking the Photocurrent
Holmium Oxide Test 65
Intensity Test 67
Dark Current Test 69
DAC Test 71
Grating Motor Test 72
Filter Motor Test 73
Test Chromatogram 74
64
Diagnostic Signal Output
76
Service Dialog 78
Signal Descriptions 80
4Repairing the Variable Wavelength Detector
Introduction into Repairing the Variable Wavelength Detector
84
Overview of the Repairing of the Variable Wavelength
Detector 87
Simple Repairs 88
Exchanging a Lamp 89
Exchanging a Flow Cell 91
Repairing the Flow Cells 94
Using the Cuvette Holder 97
Correcting Leaks 100
Replacing Leak Handling System Parts 101
Exchanging Internal Parts 102
Removing the Top Cover and Top Foams 103

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Exchanging the Processor Board106
Entering the Serial Number using the Control Module
109
Entering the Serial Number using the
Agilent ChemStation 110
Exchanging the Fan 111
Repairs in the Optical Unit 113
Exchanging the Source Lens
Assembly
Exchanging the Filter Assembly 117
Removing the Optical Unit 120
Exchanging the Leak Sensor 122
Exchanging the Power Supply 124
Replacing Status Light Pipe 128
Installing the Optical Unit 129
114
Installing the Foam and the Top
Cover
131
Assembling the Main Cover133
Replacing the Interface Board 134
Replacing the Detector’s Firmware 135
5Identifying Parts and Materials
Overview of Main Assemblies 138
Optical Unit and Fan Assembly140
Source Lens and Filter Assembly 141
Standard Flow Cell (G1314-60086) 142
Standard Flow Cell (G1314-60080) 144

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Micro Flow Cell 146
Semimicro Flow Cell 148
High Pressure Flow Cell 150
Cuvette Holder 152
Control Module 153
Sheet Metal Kit 154
Plastic Parts 155
Foam Parts 156
Power and Status Light Pipes 157
Leak Parts 158
Accessory Kit 159
Cable Overview 160
Analog Cables 162
Remote Cables 165
BCD Cables 171
Auxiliary Cable 174
CAN Cable 175
External Contact Cable 176
RS-232 Cable Kit 177
LAN Cables 178
6 Introduction to the Variable Wavelength
Dector Introduction to the Detector 180

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Optical System Overview 181
Electrical Connections 186
Instrument Layout 188
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 189
EMF Counter 189
Using the EMF Counters 189 The
Electronics 191
Detector Main Board (VWM) 192
Firmware Description 197
Firmware Updates 198
Raw Data Conversion to Absorbance 199
Optional Interface Boards 200
BCD Board 201 LAN
Board 202
Agilent 1100 Series
Interfaces 203
Analog Signal Output 204
GPIB Interface 204
CAN Interface 204
Remote Interface 205 RS-
232C 206
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch 208
GPIB Default Addresses 209
Communication Settings for RS-232C Communication
210