Running Samples On The Pl-Gpc 220; Setting Up The Autosampler Sequence - Agilent Technologies PL-GPC 220 User Manual

Running Samples on the PL-GPC 220

Setting up the Autosampler Sequence

Preparations • Start the log file to monitor the condition of the instrument during operation.
• Ensure that there is sufficient eluent to carry out the analysis (you can use the time estimator
• Ensure that there is sufficient capacity in the waste container.
1 Click on the autosampler image on the control software.
2 Set the first and last vials in the autosampler sequence.
3 Select any vial positions that you wish to be rinse vials.
Rinse vials contain only solvent and so can be used to flush the injection system.
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4 Set an equilibration time as required.
5 Set the syringe speed. Typically, this is set at the second highest setting.
6 Set the hot and warm zone temperatures.
7 If you wish the instrument to go into IDLE mode after the autosampler
8 Set the Run time, typically, the same as the data collection time.
If you are using a viscometer, remember to add time to the Run time to ensure that the
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negative DP peak arising from the flushing of the delay volume in the viscometer bridge
elutes before data collection of the next sample in the sequence commences .
9 Click the Send button to update the instrument with the new autosampler
10 Adjust the autosampler over temperature cut out to 30 °C above the hot
11 Wait 15 min to ensure that the autosampler has reached the required
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tool on the Control software once you have defined the autosampler sequence).
You will see the image of the carousel update with yellow sample vials.
On the carousel image you will see the rinse vials turn blue.
sequence has finished, tick the Idle after sequence box (remember to check
the Idle flow rates and Idle oven temperature settings).
settings.
zone temperature.
operating temperatures.
Using the Module

Running Samples on the PL-GPC 220

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