Agilent infinitylab lc series 1260 infinity ii degasser (g7122a) user manual

Agilent InfinityLab LC Series 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Agilent Technologies Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc 2016 Warranty No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Agilent Technologies, Inc as governed by United States and international copyright laws The material contained in this document is provided “as is,” and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future editions Further, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, with regard to this manual and any information contained herein, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Agilent shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this 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Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual In This Guide In This Guide This manual covers the Agilent InfinityLab LC Series 1260 Infinity II Degasser (G7122A) Introduction This chapter gives an introduction to the module, the operations modes and the module control Site Requirements and Specifications This chapter provides information on environmental requirements, physical and performance specifications Using the Degasser This chapter provides information for optimized usage of the module Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Overview about the troubleshooting and diagnostic features Maintenance This chapter describes the maintenance of the module Parts for Maintenance and Repair This chapter provides information on parts for maintenance Identifying Cables This chapter provides information on cables used with the Agilent InfinityLab LC Series modules 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual In This Guide Hardware Information This chapter describes the detector in more detail on hardware and electronics Appendix This chapter provides additional information on safety, legal and web 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Contents Contents Introduction Introduction to the Degasser Product Description Features 10 Leak and Waste Handling 11 Site Requirements and Specifications 15 Site Requirements 16 Physical Specifications 19 Performance Specifications 20 Using the Degasser 21 Magnets 22 Turn on/off 23 Status Indicators 24 When to Use a Degasser? 25 Solvent Information 26 Prevent Blocking of Solvent Filters Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 32 33 Module Status Indicator 34 Hardware Symptoms 35 Maintenance 39 Warnings and Cautions 40 Simple Repairs - Maintenance 42 Clean the Instrument 43 Assemble the Main Cover 44 Check and Change the Power Fuses 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 45 Contents Parts for Maintenance and Repair Cover Parts 48 Accessory Kit Contents Identifying Cables 47 50 51 Cable Overview 52 Analog Cables 54 Remote Cables 56 CAN/LAN Cables 60 RS-232 Cables 61 USB Cables 62 Hardware Information 63 Electrical Connections 64 Interfaces 66 Instrument Layout 68 Appendix 69 General Safety Information 70 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) 76 Radio Interference 77 Sound Emission 78 Agilent Technologies on Internet 79 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Introduction Introduction to the Degasser Product Description Features 10 Leak and Waste Handling Waste Concept 14 11 This chapter gives an introduction to the module, the operations modes and the module control Agilent Technologies Introduction Introduction to the Degasser Introduction to the Degasser The Agilent 1260 Infinity II Degasser G7122A comprises a 4-channel vacuum container, including tubular plastic membranes, and a vacuum pump When the degasser is switched on, the control circuit turns on the vacuum pump which generates a partial vacuum in the vacuum container The pressure is meassured by a pressure sensor The vacuum degasser maintains the low pressure by a controlled leak in the air inlet filter and a regulation of the vacuum pump using the pressure sensor The LC pump draws the solvents from their bottles through the special tubular plastic membranes of the vacuum container As the solvents pass through the vacuum tubes any dissolved gas in the solvents permeates through the membranes into the vacuum container The solvents will be almost completely degassed when leaving the outlets of the degasser 6HQVRU &RQWURO FLUFXLW 9DFXXP SXPS 3XPS 7XEXODU SODVWLF PHPEUDQHV 6ROYHQW 9DFXXPFRQWDLQHU Figure Overview (only one of the four solvent channels is shown) 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Introduction Product Description Product Description The 1260 Infinity II Degasser is a standalone module for systems without internal Degasser or for usage with special applications It reduces baseline noise and quenching effects In fluorescence detection, lower detection limits and long-term baseline stability are achieved with the degasser Degassing is strongly recommended for GPC/SEC applications using refractive index detection Status indicator Power switch Leak drain Figure Overview of the Degasser 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Introduction Features Features • Robust design for high instrument uptime The degassing principle is based on passing solvents through a membrane tube that is permeable to gas but not to liquid, and kept at a constant vacuum level • Reduced baseline noise and quenching effects through high degassing capacity In fluorescence detection, this results in lower detection limits and long-term baseline stability • Strongly recommended for GPC/SEC applications using refractive index detection 10 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Hardware Information Instrument Layout Instrument Layout The industrial design of the module incorporates several innovative features It uses Agilent’s E-PAC concept for the packaging of electronics and mechanical assemblies This concept is based upon the use of expanded polypropylene (EPP) layers of foam plastic spacers in which the mechanical and electronic boards components of the module are placed This pack is then housed in a metal inner cabinet which is enclosed by a plastic external cabinet The advantages of this packaging technology are: • virtual elimination of fixing screws, bolts or ties, reducing the number of components and increasing the speed of assembly/disassembly, • the plastic layers have air channels molded into them so that cooling air can be guided exactly to the required locations, • the plastic layers help cushion the electronic and mechanical parts from physical shock, and • the metal inner cabinet shields the internal electronics from electromagnetic interference and also helps to reduce or eliminate radio frequency emissions from the instrument itself 68 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Appendix General Safety Information 70 General Safety Information 70 Safety Standards 70 General 70 Before Applying Power 71 Ground the Instrument 71 Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover 72 Do Not Modify the Instrument 72 In Case of Damage 72 Solvents 73 Safety Symbols 74 72 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) 76 Radio Interference Sound Emission 77 78 Agilent Technologies on Internet 79 This chapter provides additional information on safety, legal and web Agilent Technologies 69 Appendix General Safety Information General Safety Information General Safety Information The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements WA R N I N G Ensure the proper usage of the equipment The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired ➔ The operator of this instrument is advised to use the equipment in a manner as specified in this manual Safety Standards This is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with terminal for protective earthing) and has been manufactured and tested according to international safety standards General Do not use this product in any manner not specified by the manufacturer The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation instructions 70 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Appendix General Safety Information Before Applying Power WA R N I N G Wrong voltage range, frequency or cabling Personal injury or damage to the instrument ➔ Verify that the voltage range and frequency of your power distribution matches to the power specification of the individual instrument ➔ Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Agilent Technologies to ensure proper functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations ➔ Make all connections to the unit before applying power NOTE Note the instrument's external markings described under “Safety Symbols” on page 74 Ground the Instrument WA R N I N G Missing electrical ground Electrical shock ➔ If your product is provided with a grounding type power plug, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical ground to minimize shock hazard ➔ The ground pin must be firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) terminal at the power outlet Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 71 Appendix General Safety Information Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere WA R N I N G Presence of flammable gases or fumes Explosion hazard ➔ Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover WA R N I N G Instrument covers removed Electrical shock ➔ Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover ➔ Only Agilent authorized personnel are allowed to remove instrument covers Always disconnect the power cables and any external circuits before removing the instrument cover Do Not Modify the Instrument Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product Return the product to an Agilent Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained In Case of Damage WA R N I N G Damage to the module Personal injury (for example electrical shock, intoxication) ➔ Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel 72 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Appendix General Safety Information Solvents WA R N I N G Toxic, flammable and hazardous solvents, samples and reagents The handling of solvents, samples and reagents can hold health and safety risks ➔ When working with these substances observe appropriate safety procedures (for example by wearing goggles, safety gloves and protective clothing) as described in the material handling and safety data sheet supplied by the vendor, and follow good laboratory practice ➔ Do not use solvents with an auto-ignition temperature below 200 °C (392 °F) Do not use solvents with a boiling point below 56 °C (133 °F) ➔ Avoid high vapor concentrations Always keep the temperature in the sample compartment at least 25 K below the boiling point of the solvent used ➔ Do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere ➔ Reduce the volume of substances to the minimum required for the analysis ➔ Never exceed the maximum permissible volume of solvents (8 L) in the solvent cabinet Do not use bottles that exceed the maximum permissible volume as specified in the usage guideline for solvent cabinet ➔ Ground the waste container ➔ Regularly check the filling level of the waste container The residual free volume in the waste container must be large enough to collect the waste liquid ➔ To achieve maximal safety, regularly check the tubing for correct installation NOTE For details, see the usage guideline for the solvent cabinet A printed copy of the guideline has been shipped with the solvent cabinet, electronic copies are available in the Agilent Information Center or via the Internet 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 73 Appendix General Safety Information Safety Symbols Table Symbols The apparatus is marked with this symbol when the user should refer to the instruction manual in order to protect risk of harm to the operator and to protect the apparatus against damage Indicates dangerous voltages Indicates a protected ground terminal The apparatus is marked with this symbol when hot surfaces are available and the user should not touch it when heated up Cooling unit is designed as vapor-compression refrigeration system Contains fluorinated greenhouse gas (refrigerant) according to the Kyoto protocol For specifications of refrigerant, charge capacity, carbon dioxide equivalent (CDE), and global warming potential (GWP) see instrument label Confirms that a manufactured product complies with all applicable European Community directives The European Declaration of Conformity is available at: http://regulations.corporate.agilent.com/DoC/search.htm Manufacturing date Power symbol indicates On/Off The apparatus is not completely disconnected from the mains supply when the power switch is in the Off position Pacemaker Magnets could affect the functioning of pacemakers and implanted heart defibrillators A pacemaker could switch into test mode and cause illness A heart defibrillator may stop working If you wear these devices keep at least 55 mm distance to magnets Warn others who wear these devices from getting too close to magnets 74 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Appendix General Safety Information Table Symbols Magnetic field Magnets produce a far-reaching, strong magnetic field They could damage TVs and laptops, computer hard drives, credit and ATM cards, data storage media, mechanical watches, hearing aids and speakers Keep magnets at least 25 mm away from devices and objects that could be damaged by strong magnetic fields Indicates a pinching or crushing hazard Indicates a piercing or cutting hazard WA R N I N G A WARNING alerts you to situations that could cause physical injury or death ➔ Do not proceed beyond a warning until you have fully understood and met the indicated conditions C AU T I O N A CAUTION alerts you to situations that could cause loss of data, or damage of equipment ➔ Do not proceed beyond a caution until you have fully understood and met the indicated conditions 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 75 Appendix The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) Abstract The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC), adopted by EU Commission on 13 February 2003, is introducing producer responsibility on all electric and electronic appliances starting with 13 August 2005 NOTE This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as a Monitoring and Control Instrumentation product NOTE Do not dispose of in domestic household waste To return unwanted products, contact your local Agilent office, or see http://www.agilent.com for more information 76 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Appendix Radio Interference Radio Interference Cables supplied by Agilent Technologies are screened to provide optimized protection against radio interference All cables are in compliance with safety or EMC regulations Test and Measurement If test and measurement equipment is operated with unscreened cables, or used for measurements on open set-ups, the user has to assure that under operating conditions the radio interference limits are still met within the premises 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 77 Appendix Sound Emission Sound Emission Manufacturer’s Declaration This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound Emission Directive of 18 January 1991 This product has a sound pressure emission (at the operator position) < 70 dB • Sound Pressure Lp < 70 dB (A) • At Operator Position • Normal Operation • According to ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779/1991 (Type Test) 78 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Appendix Agilent Technologies on Internet Agilent Technologies on Internet For the latest information on products and services visit our worldwide web site on the Internet at: http://www.agilent.com 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 79 Index Index A Agilent on internet 79 algae growth 32 ambient non-operating temperature 19 ambient operating temperature 19 analog output 20, 20 electronic waste 76 electrostatic discharge (ESD) error state 35, 37 line voltage M main cover, assemble 44 materials in contact with solvent maximum flow rate 20 maximum sensitivity 25 F flow rate 20 frequency range fuse 35, 45 19 H 18 hardware symptoms 35 highest injection precision 25 highest retention time reproducibility humidity 19 C cable CAN 60 LAN 60 overview 52 power 35 RS-232 61 cables analog 54 remote 56 CAN cable 60 clean the instrument condensation 18 control circuit installation bench space 18 instrument layout 68 interfaces Infinity II 66 internet 79 introduction to the degasser E electrical connections descriptions of 64 80 25 O P 43 19 non-operating altitude 19 non-operating temperature 19 number of channels 20 operating Altitude 19 operating temperature 19 overview cable 52 I D dimensions 20 N B bench space 19 40 L lamps off, degasser appears dead 35 status indicator is red 35, 37 status indicator is yellow, vacuum pump not running 36 LAN cable 60 line frequency 19 performance specifications 20 pH range 20 physical specifications 19 power cable 35 power consideration 16 power consumption 19 power cords 17 power supply 45 pressure sensor principle of operation R radio interference 77 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual Index remote cables 56 RS-232C cable 61 S safety class I 70 safety general information 70 standards 19 symbols 74 serial number information 65 site requirements power cords 17 solvent filters cleaning 32 prevent blocking 32 sound emission 78 specification performance specifications physical 19 status indicator 35, 36, 37 20 V vacuum pump voltage range 19 voltage selector 45 volume per channel 20 W waste electrical and electronic equipment 76 WEEE directive 76 weight 19 1260 Infinity II Degasser User Manual 81 www.agilent.com In This Book This manual contains service information about the Agilent 1260 Infinity II Degasser The manual describes the following: • introduction, • site requirements and specifications, • using the degasser, • troubleshooting and diagnostics, • maintenance, • parts for maintenance, • identifying cables, • appendix © Agilent Technologies 2016 Printed in Germany 11/2016 *G7122-90000* *G7122-90000* G7122-90000 Rev B Agilent Technologies