Agilent Technologies 1260 Infinity II User manual

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Agilent InfinityLab LC Series
1260 Infinity II Binary Pump
User Manual

InfinityLab LC Series 1260 Infinity II Binary Pump User Manual
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In This Guide...
In This Guide...
This manual covers the Agilent InfinityLab LC Series 1260 Infinity II Binary
Pump (G7112B).
1Introduction
This chapter gives an introduction to the module and an instrument overview.
2 Site Requirements and Specifications
This chapter provides information about site requirements and specifications
for the binary pump.
3UsingthePump
This chapter explains the operational parameters of the Binary Pump.
4 Optimizing Performance
This chapter gives information on how to optimize the performance of the
Binary Pump under special operational conditions.
5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Overview of 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 Test Functions and Calibration
This chapter explains all test functions that are available for the binary pump.
8 Maintenance
This chapter describes the maintenance of the module.

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In This Guide...
9 Parts and Materials for Maintenance
This chapter lists all parts and tools that are required for maintenance and
simple repairs.
10 Identifying Cables
This chapter provides information on cables used with the Agilent InfinityLab
LC Series modules.
11 Hardware Information
This chapter provides detailed technical information about your binary pump.
12 LAN Configuration
This chapter provides information on connecting the module to the Agilent
ChemStation PC.
13 Appendix
This chapter provides addition information on safety, legal and web.

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Contents
Contents
1Introduction 9
Instrument and Operation 10
Overview of the Hydraulic Path 15
Leak and Waste Handling 20
2 Site Requirements and Specifications 25
Site Requirements 26
Physical Specifications 29
Performance Specifications 30
3UsingthePump 33
Magnets 34
Turn on/off 35
Status Indicators 37
Best Practices 38
Leak and Waste Handling 40
Hints for Successful Use of the Binary Pump 41
Setting up the Pump with the G4208A Instant Pilot 42
Setting up the Pump with the Instrument Control Interface 43
Solvent Information 48
Algae Growth in HPLC Systems 54
Prevent Blocking of Solvent Filters 55
Normal Phase Applications 57
4 Optimizing Performance 59
When to Use a Vacuum Degasser 60
When to Use the Active Seal Wash Option 61
When to Use the Low Volume Mixer 62
When to Remove Damper and Mixer 63
How to Optimize the Compressibility Compensation Setting 66

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5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 69
Overview of the Module’s Indicators and Test Functions 70
User Interfaces 72
Agilent Lab Advisor Software 73
6 Error Information 75
What Are Error Messages 77
General Error Messages 78
Module Error Messages 84
7 Test Functions and Calibration 95
(System) Pressure Test 96
Valve Test 101
Binary Pump Solvent Compressibility Calibration 103
Pump Elasticity Calibration 105
Pump Leak Rate Test 107
8 Maintenance 111
Introduction to Maintenance 112
Cautions and Warnings 113
Cleaning the Module 115
Overview of Maintenance and Simple Repairs 116
Maintenance Procedures 117
Remove and Install Doors 118
Exchange the Purge Valve Frit or the Purge Valve 120
Replace the O-Ring on the Purge Valve 123
Remove the Pump Head Assembly 125
Maintenance of a Pump Head without Seal Wash 127
Maintenance of a Pump Head with Seal Wash 130
Reinstall the Pump Head Assembly 134
Seal Wear-in Procedure 136
Exchange the Active Inlet Valve (AIV) or its Cartridge 137
Exchange the Seal Wash Cartridge 140
Replace Leak Handling System Parts 142
Exchange the Outlet Valve 144
Installation of the Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit 146
Exchange the Solvent Selection Valve 148
Replacing Module Firmware 151

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9 Parts and Materials for Maintenance 153
Hydraulic Path with Solvent Selection Valve 154
Hydraulic Path without Solvent Selection Valve 156
Pump Head Assembly Without Seal Wash 158
Pump Head Assembly with Seal Wash Option 160
Outlet Valve 162
Purge Valve Assembly 163
Active Inlet Valve Assembly 164
HPLC System Tool Kit 165
Active Seal Wash Option 166
Solvent Cabinet 167
Bottle Head Assembly 168
Cover Parts 169
Accessory Kit 170
10 Identifying Cables 171
Cable Overview 172
Analog Cables 174
Remote Cables 176
CAN/LAN Cables 180
RS-232 Cable Kit 181
Agilent 1200 Module to Printer 182
11 Hardware Information 183
Firmware Description 184
Electrical Connections 187
Interfaces 189
Setting the 6-bit Configuration Switch 197
Early Maintenance Feedback 201
Instrument Layout 202
12 LAN Configuration 203
What You Have to Do First 204
TCP/IP parameter configuration 205
Configuration Switches 206
Initialization Mode Selection 207
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 209
Manual Configuration 212

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13 Appendix 217
General Safety Information 218
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEE) Directive 224
Radio Interference 225
Sound Emission 226
Agilent Technologies on the Internet 227

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Introduction
Instrument and Operation 10
Introduction to the Pump 10
Principle of Operation 11
Product Description 14
Features 14
Overview of the Hydraulic Path 15
Leak and Waste Handling 20
Leak Sensor 23
Waste Concept 24
This chapter gives an introduction to the module and an instrument overview.

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1 Introduction
Instrument and Operation
Instrument and Operation
Introduction to the Pump
The binary pump comprises two identical pumps integrated into one housing.
Binary gradients are created by high-pressure mixing. A built-in degasser is
available for applications that require best flow stability, especially at low flow
rates, for maximum detector sensitivity. Pulse damper and mixer can be
bypassed for low flowrate applications or whenever a minimal transient
volume is desirable. Typical applications are high throughput methods with
fast gradients on high resolution 2.1 mm columns. The pump is capable of
delivering flow in the range of 0.1 – 5 mL/min against up to 600 bar. A solvent
selection valve (optional) allows to form binary mixtures (isocratic or
gradient) from one of two solvents per channel. Active seal wash (optional) is
available for use with concentrated buffer solutions.
Figure 1 Overview of the binary pump