Agilent Technologies 1260 Infinity User manual

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Agilent 1260 Infinity
Standard Autosampler
User Manual

Agilent 1260 Infinity Standard Autosampler User Manual
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In This Book
In This Book
This manual covers the Agilent 1260 Infinity Standard Autosampler (G1329B).
1 Introduction to the Autosampler (ALS)
This chapter gives an introduction to the autosampler and instrument
overview.
2 Site Requirements and Specifications
This chapter provides information on environmental requirements, physical
and performance specifications.
3 Installing the Autosampler
This chapter provides information on unpacking, checking on completeness,
stack considerations and installation of the module.
4 Using the Autosampler
This chapter provides information on how to set up the module for an analysis
and explains the basic settings.
5 Optimizing Performance
This chapter provides information on how to optimize the module.
6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Overview about the troubleshooting and diagnostic features.
7 Error Information
This chapter describes the meaning of error messages, and provides
information on probable causes and suggested actions how to recover from
error conditions.

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8 Maintenance
This chapter describes the maintenance of the module.
9 Parts and Materials for Maintenance
This chapter provides information on parts for maintenance.
10 Identifying Cables
This chapter provides information on cables used with the module.
11 Hardware Information
This chapter describes the detector in more detail on hardware and
electronics.
12 Appendix
This chapter provides addition information on safety, legal and web.

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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction to the Autosampler (ALS) 9
Introduction to the Autosampler (ALS) 10
2 Site Requirements and Specifications 21
Site Requirements 22
Physical Specifications 25
Performance Specifications Standard Autosampler 26
3 Installing the Autosampler 27
Unpacking the Autosampler 28
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 29
Installing the Autosampler 32
Flow Connections 35
Installing the Sample Tray 37
Transporting the Autosampler 38
4 Using the Autosampler 39
Sample Trays 40
Choice of Vials and Caps 42
5 Optimizing Performance 45
Optimization for Lowest Carry-over 46
Fast Injection Cycle and Low Delay Volume 49
Precise Injection Volume 51
Choice of Rotor Seal 53
6 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 55
Overview of the Module’s Indicators and Test Functions 56
Status Indicators 57
Maintenance Functions 59
ALS Step Commands 66

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Troubleshooting 68
Troubleshooting Guide for the Sample Transport Assembly 70
Agilent Lab Advisor Software 77
7 Error Information 79
What are Error Messages 81
General Error Messages 82
Autosampler Error Messages 88
8 Maintenance 101
Introduction to Maintenance 102
Cautions and Warnings 103
Updating the Firmware 105
Cleaning the Module 106
Safety Flap, Flex Board 107
Transport Assembly Parts 108
Maintenance Functions 109
Simple Repairs 110
Exchanging the Needle Assembly 111
Exchanging the Needle-Seat Assembly 114
Exchanging the Rotor Seal 116
Exchanging the Metering Seal and Piston 120
Exchanging the Gripper Arm 124
Exchanging the Interface Board 126
Replacing the Module’s Firmware 127
9 Parts and Materials for Maintenance 129
Main Assemblies 130
Analytical-Head Assembly 132
Vial Trays 134
Standard Autosampler Accessory Kit 136
Maintenance Kit 137
Injection Upgrade Kit 138
Multi-Draw Kit 139
External Tray 140

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10 Identifying Cables 141
Cable Overview 142
Analog Cables 144
Remote Cables 146
BCD Cables 149
External Contact Cable 151
CAN/LAN Cables 152
Auxiliary Cable 153
RS-232 Cables 154
11 Hardware Information 155
Firmware Description 156
Interfaces 159
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch 166
Electrical Connections 170
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 172
Instrument Layout 173
12 Appendix 175
General Safety Information 176
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
(2002/96/EC) 179
Lithium Batteries Information 180
Radio Interference 181
Solvent Information 182
Sound Emission 184
Agilent Technologies on Internet 185

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Introduction to the Autosampler (ALS)
Introduction to the Autosampler (ALS) 10
Sampling Sequence 12
Sampling Unit 15
Transport Assembly 18
This chapter gives an introduction to the autosampler and instrument overview.

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1Introduction to the Autosampler (ALS)
Introduction to the Autosampler (ALS)
Introduction to the Autosampler (ALS)
Figure 1 Overview of the Autosampler
The Agilent 1260 Infinity autosampler is designed for use with other modules
of the Agilent 1200 Infinity Series, 1200 Series and 1100 Series LC, or with
other LC systems if adequate remote control inputs and outputs are available.
The autosamplers are controlled by the Agilent Instant Pilot (G4208A) or by
Agilent control software (OpenLAB CDS, ChemStation for LC, EZChrom Elite
etc.).
Three sample-rack sizes are available for the autosampler. The standard
full-size rack holds 100 × 1.8 mL vials, while the two half-size racks provide
space for 40 × 1.8 mL vials and 15 × 6 mL vials respectively. Any two half-size
rack trays can be installed in the autosampler simultaneously. A specially
designed sample-rack holding 100 × 1.8 mL vials is available for use with
thermostatted autosamplers. The half-size racks trays are not designed for an
optimal heat transfer when they are used with a thermostatted autosampler.
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