Agilent Technologies 1290 Infinity II User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent InfinityLab LC Series
1290 Infinity II
MS Flow Modulator
User Manual

MS Flow Modulator User Manual
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In This Guide…
In This Guide…
This manual covers the Agilent InfinityLab LC Series 1290 Infinity II MS Flow
Modulator (G7170B)
1Introduction
This chapter gives an introduction to the module.
2 Site Requirements and Specifications
This chapter provides information on environmental requirements, physical
and performance specifications.
3 Installing the Module
This chapter gives information about the installation of the valve drive and the
valve heads.
4 Using the Module
This chapter provides information on how to use the module.
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.
7 Maintenance
This chapter describes the maintenance of the module.
8 Parts and Materials
This chapter provides information on parts for maintenance.

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In This Guide…
9 Identifying Cables
This chapter provides information on cables used with the modules.
10 Hardware Information
This chapter describes the module in more detail on hardware and electronics.
11 Appendix
This chapter provides addition information on safety, legal and web.

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Contents
Contents
1Introduction 7
1290 Infinity II MS Flow Modulator 8
Features (G7170B) 9
Leak and Waste (G7170B) 10
Operating Principle 11
2 Site Requirements and Specifications 13
Site Requirements 14
Physical Specifications 17
Performance Specifications 18
3 Installing the Module 19
Unpacking the Module 20
Installation of the MS Flow Modulator 21
4 Using the Module 31
Overview 32
Solvent Information 33
Status Indicator 40
Leak and Waste Handling 41
Configure the Flow Modulator 43
5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 47
User Interfaces 48
Agilent Lab Advisor Software 49
6 Error Information 51
What Are Error Messages 52
General Error Messages 53
Module Specific Error Messages 58

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Contents
7 Maintenance 61
Introduction to Maintenance 62
Warnings and Cautions 63
Cleaning the Module 64
Replacing the Fuses of the Infinity Valve Drive 65
Replace Rotor and Stator 67
Replace Valve Heads 70
Replacing the Module Firmware 74
8 Parts and Materials 77
Accessory Kit for the Flow Modulator 78
Optional Parts 80
9 Identifying Cables 81
Cable Overview 82
Analog Cables 84
Remote Cables 86
CAN/LAN Cables 90
Agilent Module to PC 91
USB 92
10 Hardware Information 93
Electrical Connections 94
Interfaces 96
Config Switch Settings of the Infinity Valve Drive 102
11 Appendix 105
General Safety Information 106
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002-96-EC) 113
Radio Interference 114
Sound Emission 115
Agilent Technologies on Internet 116

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Introduction
1290 Infinity II MS Flow Modulator 8
Features (G7170B) 9
Leak and Waste (G7170B) 10
Operating Principle 11
This chapter gives an introduction to the module.

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1 Introduction
1290 Infinity II MS Flow Modulator
1290 Infinity II MS Flow Modulator
Based on technology in our InfinityLab Quick Change valves, the 1290 Infinity
II MS Flow Modulator facilitates efficient flow control for mass-based fraction
collection on all InfinityLab LC Purification Solutions. The Flow Modulator is
a compact module suitable for flow rates up to 100 mL/min and supports split
ratios between 40:1 and 400000:1 with split frequencies up to 2 Hz.
Figure 1 Overview of the MS flow modulator
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Introduction
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Features (G7170B)
Features (G7170B)
Purification efficiency
•Supports wide range of split modes from 40:1 up to 400000:1 depending on
flow rate
•Enables split frequencies of up to 2 Hz
•Handles flow rates up to 100 mL/min
Instrument efficiency
•Integrates into any InfinityLab LC Purification Solution through CAN-bus
technology
•Supported by Agilent drivers – no additional software or macros required
Laboratory efficiency
•Compact design and easy connection to any InfinityLab LC Purification
Solution saves bench space
•Compatible with all InfinityLab LC Purification Solutions, enabling upgrade
to mass-based fraction collection when needs demand
•Integrates seamlessly in OpenLAB CDS ChemStation for familiar and
reliable operation

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Leak and Waste (G7170B)
Leak and Waste (G7170B)
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NOTE
This example shows the leak and waste concept of the module, if installed to a leak tray and attached to
another module.
Alternatively, the module can be installed and integrated to the leak and waste concept of 1290 Infinity II
Preparative Column Compartment.
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