Agilent Technologies InfinityLab LC Series User manual

Agilent InfinityLab LC Series
1260 Infinity II Binary Pump
User Manual
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...
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.
5Troubleshootingand 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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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
1Introduction10
Instrument and Operation 11
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
3UsingthePump32
Magnets 33
Turn on/off 34
Status Indicators 36
Best Practices 37
Leak and Waste Handling 39
Hints for Successful Use of the Binary Pump 40
Setting up the Pump with the G4208A Instant Pilot 41
Setting up the Pump with the Instrument Control Interface 42
Solvent Information 47
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 65

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5 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 68
Overview of the Module’s Indicators and Test Functions 69
User Interfaces 71
Agilent Lab Advisor Software 72
6 Error Information 73
What Are Error Messages 74
General Error Messages 75
Module Error Messages 81
7 Test Functions and Calibration 92
(System) Pressure Test 93
Valve Test 98
Binary Pump Solvent Compressibility Calibration 100
Pump Elasticity Calibration 102
Pump Leak Rate Test 104

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8 Maintenance 108
Introduction to Maintenance 109
Cautions and Warnings 110
Cleaning the Module 112
Overview of Maintenance and Simple Repairs 113
Maintenance Procedures 114
Remove and Install Doors 115
Exchange the Purge Valve Frit or the Purge Valve 117
Replace the O-Ring on the Purge Valve 120
Remove the Pump Head Assembly 122
Maintenance of a Pump Head without Seal Wash 124
Maintenance of a Pump Head with Seal Wash 127
Reinstall the Pump Head Assembly 131
Seal Wear-in Procedure 133
Exchange the Active Inlet Valve (AIV) or its Cartridge 134
Exchange the Seal Wash Cartridge 137
Replace Leak Handling System Parts 139
Exchange the Outlet Valve 141
Installation of the Solvent Selection Valve Upgrade Kit 143
Exchange the Solvent Selection Valve 145
Replacing Module Firmware 148

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9 Parts and Materials for Maintenance 149
Hydraulic Path with Solvent Selection Valve 150
Hydraulic Path without Solvent Selection Valve 152
Pump Head Assembly Without Seal Wash 154
Pump Head Assembly with Seal Wash Option 156
Outlet Valve 158
Purge Valve Assembly 159
Active Inlet Valve Assembly 160
HPLC System Tool Kit 161
Active Seal Wash Option 162
Solvent Cabinet 163
Bottle Head Assembly 164
Accessory Kit 165
Cover Parts 166
10 Identifying Cables 167
Cable Overview 168
Analog Cables 170
Remote Cables 172
CAN/LAN Cables 176
RS-232 Cable Kit 177
Agilent 1200 Module to Printer 178
11 Hardware Information 179
Firmware Description 180
Electrical Connections 183
Interfaces 185
Setting the 6-bit Configuration Switch 193
Early Maintenance Feedback 197
Instrument Layout 198

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12 LAN Configuration 199
What You Have to Do First 200
TCP/IP parameter configuration 201
Configuration Switches 202
Initialization Mode Selection 203
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 205
Manual Configuration 208
13 Appendix 212
General Safety Information 213
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 219
Radio Interference 220
Sound Emission 221
Agilent Technologies on the Internet 222

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1Introduction
Instrument and Operation 11
Introduction to the Pump 11
Principle of Operation 12
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.