Agilent Technologies 1200 Infinity Series User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent 1200 Infinity Series
Universal Interface Box

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Introduction
The Agilent 1200 Infinity Series Universal Interface Box (G1390B) is a
multipurpose accessory for the Agilent 1200 Infinity Series that extends
instrument communication capability to high quality analog and digital output
and input. It provides a general connection interface for existing and upcoming
Agilent sensors (e.g. pH-, temperature-, leak- sensors) and other accessory
equipment. Peak-based fraction collection with external detectors and
mass-based fraction collection with Agilent MS rely on the Universal Interface
Box II.
The Agilent 1200 Infinity Series Universal Interface Box (shortly referred to as
UIB II) replaces the Agilent 1100 Series Universal Interface Box (G1390A)
which is designed for peak-based fraction collection with external 3rd party
detectors via analog signal input or mass-based fraction collection with an
Agilent MS via digital signal trigger.
Figure 1 Overview of Universal Interface Box II (UIB II)
NOTE
The older G1390A is only needed for peak-triggering with legacy
Agilent 1100 Series LC-MSD (G1946 C/D) or Fraction Collector
Devices without RC.net drivers.
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Features
Feature summary:
•Analog input for data collection from any type of 3rd-party detector such as
evaporative light scattering, laser-induced fluorescence, refractive index or
radioactivity detectors
•Analog-to-digital conversion of analog input for full data analysis through
Agilent chromatography data system, or for peak-based fraction collection
triggered by baseline threshold or peak slope (peak width > 0.2 seconds)
•Analog output to feed pump pressure traces or detector signals from Agilent
LC modules to third-party data systems
•General purpose input/output interface (GPIO/ERI) for digital mass-based
fraction triggering and general purpose use
•Low voltage output of 5 V and/or 24 V
•Four timetable programmable relay contacts for control of external devices
through close/open commands
•External leak sensor with separate input line for improved lab safety
•CAN connection to 1200 Series LC or 1200 Infinity Series LC modules

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Deployment
The following sections describe some of the options for connecting a 1200
Infinity Series LC instrument with other modules or devices.
Additional Analog Out for every Agilent module to provide instrument or
chromatography signals to 3rd party receivers
Figure 2 Connection to provide additional analog out
NOTE
Use any of the following cable options depending on input device:
#061, #062, #064.
For explanations of the option numbers refer to Ta b l e 2 on page 14.
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3rd party detector signal acquisition
Figure 3 Connection to 3rd party device
NOTE
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For explanations of the option numbers refer to Ta b l e 2 on page 14.
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3rd party (Peak Detection) triggered fraction collection
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NOTE
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Mass-Based fraction collection
Figure 5 Connection for mass-based fraction collection
NOTE
Use following cable option for 61xx MS systems: #066.
For explanations of the option numbers refer to Ta b l e 2 on page 14.
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External Contacts Board for time table programmable relay switching
allows control of peripheral equipment
Figure 6 Connection to use external boards/relay switching functionality
NOTE
Use following cable option: #065.
For explanations of the option numbers refer to Ta b l e 2 on page 14.
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Connectors of the UIB II
Overview of Connectors
Figure 7 Right side of the UIB II
Figure 8 Left side of the UIB II
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Typical Connection of UIB II to an Agilent LC Stack
Figure 9 Connection UIB II to an Agilent LC stack (example)
Config Switch Settings of the UIB II
Figure 10 Config Switch Figure 11 Dipswitch 1 and 2
Table 1 Config Switch Settings
Dipswitch 1 Dipswitch 2 Function
ON (1) ON (1) Default/Standard Operation Mode
ON (1) OFF (0) Forced Cold Start
OFF (0) ON (1) Resident Mode
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Special Settings
Boot-Resident
Firmware update procedures may require this mode in case of firmware
loading errors (main firmware part). If you use the following switch settings
and power the instrument up again, the instrument firmware stays in the
resident mode. It is not operable as a module. It only uses basic functions of
the operating system for example, for communication. In this mode the main
firmware can be loaded (using update utilities).
Forced Cold Start
A forced cold start can be used to bring the module into a defined mode with
default parameter settings.
Connector Descriptions
Analog Out / Analog In
CAUTION
Loss of data
Forced cold start erases all methods and data stored in the
non-volatile memory. Exceptions are calibration settings,
diagnosis and repair log books which will not be erased.
➔Save your methods and data before executing a forced cold
start.
Figure 12 Analog Out Figure 13 Analog In
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ERI / GPIO
Figure 14 ERI / GPIO
ERI Interface (Enhanced Remote Interface) Description: This interface
contains 8 individual programmable input/output pins. In addition it provides
24 V power and 5 V power and a serial data line to detect and recognize further
add-ons that could be connected to this interface. This way the interface can
support various additional devices like sensors, triggers (in and out) and small
controllers, etc.
Pin Enh. Remote
1IO1
2IO2
3IO3
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10 DGND
11 +5 V ERI out
12 PGND
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Relay / Aux.
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PIN Function
1
2
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3
4
R2
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5
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Cables for UIB II
Cable Overview UIB II
Table 2 UIB II Cable Overview
Option
number
Cable part
number
Description Usage
#061 8120-8140
BNC to BNC
For Analog Out
to BNC
#062 01046-60105
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For Analog Out
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For Analog
Input
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For External
Contacts
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Fraction
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ERI to general purpose
General
Purpose
(GPIO/ERI)
Table 2 UIB II Cable Overview
Option
number
Cable part
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Analog Cables
p/n 8120-1840 Contact/Lead Signal Name
Shield Analog -
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3Analog+
Shield Analog -
Center Analog +
p/n 01046-60105 Contact/Lead Signal Name
Black Analog -
Red Analog +
Shield Analog -
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p/n G35900-60910 Contact/Lead Signal Name
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3Analog+
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External Contact Cable
One end of this cable provides a 15-pin plug to be connected to
Agilent modules interface board. The other end is for general purpose.
Agilent Module Interface Board to general purposes
p/n G1103-61611 Color Pin
Agilent
module
Signal Name
White 1 EXT 1
Brown 2 EXT 1
Green 3 EXT 2
Yellow 4 EXT 2
Grey 5 EXT 3
Pink 6 EXT 3
Blue 7 EXT 4
Red 8 EXT 4
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General Purpose Cable
Table 3 GPIO General Purpose Cable (5188-8029) descriptions
Wire Color PIN Enh. Remote
Green 1 IO 1
Violet 2 IO 2
Blue 3 IO 3
Yellow 4 IO 4
Black 5 IO 5
Orange 6 IO 6
Red 7 IO 7
Brown 8 IO 8
Gray 9 1 wire DATA
NC 10 DGND
NC 11 +5 V ERI out
NC 12 PGND
NC 13 PGND
NC 14 +24 V ERI out
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Representation in the Driver Software
The representation of the UIB II in the dashboard of the Rapid Control LC
Driver provides information on the following items:
•Connectors
•Analog In
•Analog Out
•Relay contacts
•Voltage out information (if used)
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Table 4 Function of items in UIB II graphic
Item Function
Shows the source of the Analog Out signal (upper) or Test Signal
(lower)
Shows the current states of the four external contacts
Shows which Voltage Out voltages are currently enabled.