Agilent Technologies 1200 series User manual

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Agilent 1200 Series
Quaternary Pump
Reference Manual

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In This Guide…
1 Installing the Pump
How to install the quaternary pump
2 Optimizing Performance
How to optimize the quaternary pump to achieve best
chromatographic results
3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions
The quaternary pump’s built-in troubleshooting and test
functions
This chapter describes the instrument’s built in troubleshooting
and test functions.
4RepairingthePump
Instructions on simple, routine repair procedures as well as
more extensive repairs requiring exchange of internal parts
5 Parts and Materials
Detailed illustrations and lists for identification of parts and
materials
6 Identifying Cables
Information on cables
7 Introduction to the Quaternary Pump
An introduction to the pump, instrument overview, theory of
operation, external communication and internal connectors
8 Specifications
Performance specifications of the quaternary pump

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Contents
1 Installing the Pump
Site Requirements 12
Unpacking the Quaternary Pump 15
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 18
Installing the Quaternary Pump 21
Flow Connections of the Quaternary Pump 24
Priming and Purging the System 27
2 Optimizing Performance
Hints for Successful Use of the Quaternary Pump 32
Solvent Information 33
Prevent Blocking of Solvent Filters 34
Operational Hints for the Vacuum Degasser 36
Operational Hints for the Multi Channel Gradient Valve
(MCGV) 37
When to use the Seal Wash Option 38
When to Use Alternative Seals 39
Optimize the Compressibility Compensation Setting 40
3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions
Overview of the Pump’s Indicators and Test Functions 44
Status Indicators 45
Power Supply Indicator 45

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Pump Status Indicator 46
Error Messages 47
Timeout 48
Shut-Down 49
Remote Timeout 50
Synchronization Lost 51
Leak 52
Leak Sensor Open 53
Leak Sensor Short 54
Compensation Sensor Open 55
Compensation Sensor Short 56
Fan Failed 57
Open Cover 58
Restart Without Cover 59
Zero Solvent Counter 60
Pressure Above Upper Limit 61
Pressure Below Lower Limit 62
Pressure Signal Missing 63
Missing Pressure Reading 64
Pump Configuration 65
Valve Fuse 66
Inlet-Valve Fuse 67
Valve Failed 68
Motor-Drive Power 69
Encoder Missing 70
Inlet-Valve Missing 71
Temperature Out of Range 72
Temperature Limit Exceeded 73
Servo Restart Failed 74
Pump Head Missing 75
Index Limit 76
Index Adjustment 77

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Index Missing 78
Stroke Length 79
Initialization Failed 80
Wait Timeout 81
Pressure Test 82
Running the Pressure Test 83
Evaluating the Results 85
Potential Causes of Pressure Test Failure 86
Leak Test 87
Running the Leak Test 89
Evaluating the Results 91
4RepairingthePump
Introduction to Repairing the Pump 96
Overview of Repairing the Pump 98
Simple Repair Procedures 99
Exchanging the Active Inlet Valve 100
Exchanging the Active Inlet Valve Cartridge 102
Exchanging the Outlet Ball Valve 104
Exchanging the Purge Valve Frit or the Purge Valve 106
Removing the Pump Head Assembly 108
Exchanging the Pump Seals and Seal Wear-in Procedure 109
Seal Wear-in Procedure 111
Exchanging the Plungers 112
Installing the Seal Wash Option 114
Exchanging the Wash Seals 118
Reinstalling the Pump Head Assembly 121
Exchanging the Multi-Channel Gradient Valve (MCGV) 122
Exchanging the Optional Interface Board 125
Exchanging Internal Parts 126
Removing the Top Cover and Foam 127

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Exchanging the Low Pressure Pump Main Board (LPM
Board) 130
Exchanging the Damper 139
Exchanging the Fan 142
Exchanging the Pump Drive 144
Exchanging the Power Supply 148
Exchanging the Leak Sensor 153
Exchanging the Status Light Pipe 155
Assembling the Main Cover 156
Replacing the Top Cover and Foam 157
5 Parts and Materials
Overview of Main Assemblies 162
Solvent Cabinet 165
Bottle Head Assembly 166
Hydraulic Path 167
Cover Parts 169
Sheet Metal Kit 170
Foam Parts 171
Power and Status Light Pipes 172
Leak Parts 173
Pump Head Assembly 174
Pump Head Assembly with Seal Wash Option 176
Outlet Ball Valve Assembly 178
Purge Valve Assembly 179
Active Inlet Valve Assembly 180
Accessory Kit G1311-68705 181
Seal Wash Option Kit G1311-68711 182

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6 Identifying Cables
Cable Overview 184
Analog Cables 186
Remote Cables 189
BCD Cables 194
Auxiliary Cable 196
CAN Cable 197
External Contact Cable 198
RS-232 Cable Kit 199
LAN Cables 200
7 Introduction to the Quaternary Pump
Introduction to the Quaternary Pump 202
Overview 203
How does the Pump Work? 204
How Does Compressibility Compensation Work? 207
How Does Variable Stroke Volume Work? 207
Electrical Connections 209
Instrument Layout 211
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 212
EMF Counters 212
Using the EMF Counters 213
The Electronics 214
The Low-Pressure Pump Main Board (LPM) 215
Firmware Description 219
Firmware Updates 220
Optional Interface Boards 221
BCD Board 221
LAN Communication Card 223
Agilent 1200 Series Interfaces 224

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Analog Signal Output 225
GPIB Interface 225
CAN Interface 225
APG Remote Interface 226
RS-232C 227
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch 229
GPIB Default Addresses 230
Communication Settings for RS-232C Communication 231
Forced Cold-Start Settings 232
Stay Resident Settings 233
The Main Power Supply Assembly 234
8 Specifications
Performance Specifications 238
A Safety Information
General Safety Information 242
Lithium Batteries Information 245
Radio Interference 246
Sound Emission 247
Solvent Information 248
Agilent Technologies on Internet 250
Index