Agilent Technologies 1260 Infinity User manual

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Agilent 1260 Infinity
Thermostatted Column
Compartment
User Manual

Agilent 1260 Infinity TCC User Manual
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In This Guide…
In This Guide…
This manual covers the Agilent 1260 Infinity Thermostatted Column
Compartments (G1316A TCC).
1 Introduction to the Column Compartment
This chapter gives an introduction to the TCC, instrument overview and
internal connectors.
2 Site Requirements and Specifications
This chapter provides information about site requirements and specifications
for the module.
3 Installing the Column Compartment
This chapter describes the installation of the thermostatted column
compartment.
4 How to optimize the Column Compartment
This chapter provides information on how to optimize the thermostatted
column compartement.
5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Overview about the troubleshooting and diagnostic features.
6 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.
7TestFunctions
This chapter describes the TCC’s built in test functions.

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In This Guide…
8 Maintenance
This chapter describes the maintenance and repair of the TCC.
9 Parts for Maintenance
This chapter provides information on parts for maintenance.
10 Identifying Cables
This chapter provides information on cables used with the 1260 Infinity series
of HPLC modules.
11 Appendix
This chapter provides addition information on safety, legal and web.

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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction to the Column Compartment 9
Main Features 10
System Overview 11
Column-Identification System 13
Column Switching Valve (Optional) 15
Instrument Layout 18
Electrical Connections 19
Interfaces 21
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch (without On-Board LAN) 27
2 Site Requirements and Specifications 33
Site Requirements 34
Physical Specifications 37
Performance Specifications 38
3 Installing the Column Compartment 39
Unpacking the Column Compartment 40
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 41
Installing the Column Compartment 46
Flow Connections of the Column Compartment 49
Placing Columns 53
4 How to optimize the Column Compartment 55
Optimizing the Performance of your Column Compartment 56
5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 57
Overview of the Module’s Indicators and Test Functions 58
Status Indicators 59
Available Tests depending on User Interfaces 61
Agilent Lab Advisor Software 62

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6 Error Information 63
What Are Error Messages 64
General Error Messages 65
TCC Error Messages 70
7TestFunctions 77
Thermostat Function Test 78
Pressure Test 81
Column Thermostat Temperature Calibration 82
8 Maintenance 91
Warnings and Cautions 92
Introduction to Maintenance 94
Overview of Maintenance 95
Cleaning the Module 96
Changing Column Identification Tags 97
Replacing Head Parts of Column Switching Valve 99
Correcting Leaks 102
Replacing the Module’s Firmware 103
9 Parts for Maintenance 105
Valve Options Overview 106
Column Switching Valve 2 Position/6 Port 107
Micro Column Switching Valve 2 Position-6 Port 109
Micro Column Switching Valve 2 Position/10 Port 110
Capillary Kit Column Regeneration 111
Column Regeneration Kit 113
Accessory Kits 115
10 Identifying Cables 117
Cable Overview 118
Analog Cables 120
Remote Cables 122
BCD Cables 125
CAN/LAN Cables 127
External Contact Cable 128

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Agilent Module to PC 129
Agilent 1200 Module to Printer 130
11 Appendix 131
Safety Symbols 132
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
(2002/96/EC) 135
Lithium Batteries Information 136
Radio Interference 137
Sound Emission 138
Use of Solvents 139
Agilent Technologies on Internet 140

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Introduction to the Column
Compartment
Main Features 10
System Overview 11
Column-Identification System 13
Column Switching Valve (Optional) 15
Instrument Layout 18
Electrical Connections 19
Serial Number Information 1260 Infinity 19
Electrical Connections 19
Interfaces 21
Overview Interfaces 23
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch (without On-Board LAN) 27
Communication Settings for RS-232C 28
Special Settings 30
This chapter gives an introduction to the TCC, instrument overview and internal
connectors.

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1Introduction to the Column Compartment
Main Features
Main Features
The Agilent 1260 Infinity Thermostatted Column Compartment is a stackable
temperature-controlled column compartment for LC. It is used for heating and
cooling to meet extreme requirements of retention time reproducibility.
The main features are:
•Peltier heating and cooling from 10 degrees below ambient up to 80 °C with
high heating and cooling speeds for maximum application flexibility and
stability.
•Holds up to three 30 cm columns and optimized design gives minimum dead
volumes and maximum efficiency.
•Two independently programmable heat exchangers contribute volumes of
only 3 µL and 6 µL.
•Electronic column-identification module as standard for GLP
documentation of column type and major column parameters.
•Optional high-quality Rheodyne®column switching valves with ceramic
stator-face assemblies for prolonged lifetime.
For specifications, see “Performance Specifications” on page 38.