Agilent Technologies 1200 series User manual

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Agilent 1200 Series
Refractive Index
Detector
User Manual

1200 Series RID User Manual
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In This Guide…
This manual contains user information about the Agilent 1200 Series
Refractive Index Detector. The manual describes the following:
1 Introduction to the Refractive Index Detector
This chapter gives an introduction to the Refractive Index Detector.
2 Site Requirements and Specifications
This chapter provides information on environmental requirements, physical
and performance specifications.
3 Installing the Refractive Index Detector
This chapter provides information on unpacking, checking on completeness,
stack considerations and installation of the detector.
4 Using the Refractive Index Detector
This chapter provides information on how to set up the detector for an
analysis and explains the basic settings.
5 Optimizing the Refractive Index Detector
This chapter provides information on how to optimize the detector.
6 Troubleshooting Overview
This chapter gives an overview about the troubleshooting and diagnostic
features.
7 Repairing the Refractive Index Detector
This chapter provides general information on repairing the detector.
8 Maintaining the Refractive Index Detector
This chapter describes the maintenance of the detector.
A Safety Information
This chapter provides additional information on safety, legal and web.

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Contents
1200 Series RID User Manual 1
Contents
1 Introduction to the Refractive Index Detector 5
Introduction to the Refractive Index Detector 6
How the Detector Operates 8
Refractive Index Detection 8
Detection Principle 11
Flow Path 14
Electrical Connections 19
Instrument Layout 21
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 22
EMF Counters 22
Using the EMF Counters 22
2 Site Requirements and Specifications 25
Site Requirements 26
Physical Specifications 28
Performance Specifications 29
3 Installing the Refractive Index Detector 33
Unpacking the Detector 34
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 37
Installing the Detector 39
Flow Connections to the Detector 42
4 Using the Refractive Index Detector 45
Operation of the Refractive Index Detector 46
Before Using the System 46

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Refractive Index Detector Control 47
Refractive Index Detector Settings 49
Refractive Index Detector More Settings 51
Running a Checkout Sample 54
Checking Baseline Noise and Drift 59
5 Optimizing the Refractive Index Detector 67
Refractive Index Detector Optimization 68
Potential Causes for Baseline Problems 70
Detector Equilibration 71
6 Troubleshooting Overview 73
Overview of the Detector’s Indicators and Test Functions 74
Status Indicators 75
Power Supply Indicator 75
Detector Status Indicator 75
7 Repairing the Refractive Index Detector 77
Introduction to the Repairing the Refractive Index Detector 78
Using the ESD Strap 80
8 Maintaining the Refractive Index Detector 81
Detector Maintenance Procedures 82
Flow Cell Flushing 83
Correcting Leaks 84
Replacing Leak Handling System Parts 85
Replacing the Detector’s Firmware 86
A Safety Information 87
General Safety Information 88

Contents
1200 Series RID User Manual 3
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
(2002/96/EC) 91
Radio Interference 92
Sound Emission 93
Solvent Information 94
Agilent Technologies on Internet 96

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Agilent 1200 Series Refractive Index Detector
User Manual
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Introduction to the Refractive Index
Detector
Introduction to the Refractive Index Detector 6
How the Detector Operates 8
Detection Principle 11
Flow Path 14
Electrical Connections 19
Instrument Layout 21
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 22
This chapter gives an introduction to the Refractive Index Detector.

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1 Introduction to the Refractive Index Detector
Introduction to the Refractive Index Detector
The detector is designed for highest optical performance, GLP compliance and
easy maintenance. It includes the following features:
•advanced temperature controlled detector optics ready to use within two
hours of installation
•automatic zero and automatic purge combined with a recycle valve for
automatic solvent recycling allow uninterrupted operation
•durable tungsten lamp with a life expectancy of 40,000 hours
•automatic light intensity control circuit to ensure the optimum
performance of the optics
•integrated diagnostics for efficient troubleshooting
•built-in refractive index calibration
•front access to valves and capillaries for easy maintenance
For specifications, see “Performance Specifications” on page 29.