Agilent Technologies Infinity II SFC Binary 1260 User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent InfinityLab LC Series
1260 Infinity II SFC Binary
Pump
User Manual

1260 SFC Binary Pump
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In This Guide...
In This Guide...
This manual covers the Agilent InfinityLab LC Series 1260 Infinity II SFC
Binary Pump (G4782A).
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.
3 Using the Pump
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 and repair 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
1 Introduction 9
Instrument and Operation 10
Overview of the Hydraulic Path 13
Leak and Waste Handling 17
2 Site Requirements and Specifications 23
Site Requirements 24
Physical Specifications 27
Performance Specifications 28
3 Using the Pump 31
Magnets 32
Turn on/off 33
Status Indicators 34
Best Practices 35
Leak and Waste Handling 37
Hints for Successful Use of the Binary Pump 39
Setting up the Pump with the G4208A Instant Pilot 40
Setting up the Pump with the Instrument Control Interface 41
Solvent Information 46
Algae Growth in HPLC Systems 52
Prevent Blocking of Solvent Filters 53
Normal Phase Applications 55
4 Optimizing Performance 57
When to Use a Vacuum Degasser 58
When to Use the Active Seal Wash Option 59
How to Optimize the Compressibility Compensation Setting 60
5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 63
Overview of the Module’s Indicators and Test Functions 64
Agilent Lab Advisor Software 65

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6 Error Information 67
What Are Error Messages 69
General Error Messages 70
Module Error Messages 77
7 Test Functions and Calibration 89
Pump Leak Rate Test 90
8 Maintenance 91
Introduction to Maintenance 92
Cautions and Warnings 93
Cleaning the Module 95
Overview of Maintenance and Simple Repairs 96
Maintenance Procedures 97
Remove and Install Doors 98
Exchange the Purge Valve Frit or the Purge Valve 100
Replace the O-Ring on the Purge Valve 102
Remove the Pump Head Assembly 105
Maintenance of a Pump Head without Seal Wash 107
Maintenance of a Pump Head with Seal Wash 110
Reinstall the Pump Head Assembly 114
Seal Wear-in Procedure Channel B 115
Exchange the Seal Wash Cartridge 116
Replace Leak Handling System Parts 118
Exchange the Inlet Valve 119
Exchange the Outlet Valve 120
Exchange the Solvent Selection Valve 122
Replacing Module Firmware 124
9 Parts and Materials for Maintenance 125
Hydraulic Path with Solvent Selection Valve 126
Pump Head Assembly Channel B 128
Pump Head Assembly Channel A 130
Outlet Valve 132
Purge Valve Assembly 133
HPLC System Tool Kit 134
Active Seal Wash Option 135

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Contents
Solvent Cabinet 136
Bottle Head Assembly 137
Cover Parts 138
Accessory Kit 139
10 Identifying Cables 141
Cable Overview 142
Analog Cables 144
Remote Cables 146
CAN/LAN Cables 150
RS-232 Cable Kit 151
Agilent 1200 Module to Printer 152
11 Hardware Information 153
Firmware Description 154
Electrical Connections 157
Interfaces 159
Setting the 6-bit Configuration Switch 166
Early Maintenance Feedback 170
Instrument Layout 171
12 LAN Configuration 173
What You Have to Do First 174
TCP/IP parameter configuration 175
Configuration Switches 176
Initialization Mode Selection 177
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 179
Manual Configuration 182
13 Appendix 187
General Safety Information 188
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 194
Radio Interference 195
Sound Emission 196
Agilent Technologies on the Internet 197

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Introduction
Instrument and Operation 10
Introduction to the Pump 10
Principle of Operation 11
Product Description 12
Features 12
Overview of the Hydraulic Path 13
Leak and Waste Handling 17
Waste Concept 21
This chapter gives an introduction to the module and an instrument overview.

10 1260 SFC Binary Pump
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. 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 allows to form binary mixtures (isocratic or gradient). Active seal wash
is available for up to three modifier solvents on channel B, while channel A is
always the CO
2
delivering channel.
Figure 1 Overview of the pump