Wavelength Calibration Failed; Wavelength Calibration Lost - Agilent Technologies 1100 Series Reference Manual

4 Troubleshooting and Test Functions

Wavelength Calibration Failed

This message may show up during a wavelength calibration.
If the expected deviation is larger than the specified wavelength accuracy, the message
"Wavelength Calibration Failed" is displayed and the instrument stays in a Not Ready
condition.
Probable Causes
• Flash lamp not ignited or position not correct.
• Cell position not correct.
• Solvent in the cell not clean or air bubble in the cell.
• monochromator assembly position not correct (after replacement).
Suggested Actions
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Wavelength Calibration Lost

After exchanging the monochromator assemblies, the calibration factors should be reset
to defaults values (a new FLM board comes with default values). In this case
"Wavelength Calibration Lost" is displayed and the instrument stays in a Not Ready
condition.
Probable Causes
• Reset of monochromator settings after exchange.
• Replacement of FLM board.
Suggested Actions
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94 1100 Series FD Reference Manual
Check the flash lamp image and position. See also
Check the cell position.
Flush the flow cell.
Reset monochromator settings and re-run the wavelength calibration.
Perform a wavelength calibration.
"No Peaks"
on page 104.