Running The Valve Test; Evaluating The Results - Agilent Technologies 1260 Infinity II User Manual

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Test Functions and Calibration
Valve Test

Running the Valve Test

Running the test from the Agilent Lab Advisor
When The test should be used to prove proper operation of the binary pump after repairs or when the
pressure test (see
Tools required p/n
8710-0510
Parts required p/n
G1312-67500
Preparations Place two bottles of HPLC-grade water in channels A and B (A1 and B1 if the pump is equipped
with a solvent selection valve)
The Valve Test should only be performed when firmware revisions < A.06.50 are installed.
N O T E
For firmware revision A.06.50 or above, perform the Leak Rate Test instead.
Make absolutely sure that the pump is very thoroughly flushed with water before starting
N O T E
the test! Any trace of other solvents or the smallest air bubble inside the flow path
definitely will cause the test to generate misleading results!
1 Select the valve test from the test selection menu.
2 Start the test and follow the instructions.
Make sure to release the pressure by opening the purge valve when the test has
N O T E
completed. Otherwise the pump may generate an overpressure error.

Evaluating the Results

Refer to the help file of the Agilent Lab Advisor for further details.
102
"(System) Pressure Test"
Description
Wrench, 1/4 - 5/16 inch, open
Description
Calibration capillary assembly
InfinityLab LC Series 1260 Infinity II Binary Pump User Manual
on page 96) determined a problem with the pump.