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Agilent 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Agilent Technologies...
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Overview of the Thermostat’s Indicators and Test Functions Status Indicators 5 Error Information What Are Error Messages General Error Messages Thermostat Error Messages 6 Maintenance Warnings and Cautions Introduction to Maintenance Cleaning the Module Exchanging the Power Supply Fuses 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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External Contact Cable RS-232 Cable Kit 9 Hardware Information Electrical Connections Early Maintenance Feedback 10 Appendix General Safety Information The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) Radio Interference Sound Emission Agilent Technologies on Internet 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Introduction to the Thermostat Introduction to the Thermostat The Agilent 1290 Infinity Thermostat is designed for use with other modules of the Agilent 1200 Infinity Series or with other LC systems if adequate remote control inputs and outputs are available. The thermostat is controlled from the Agilent 1200 Infinity Series Instant Pilot or from your Agilent control software for LC systems.
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Introduction Introduction to the Thermostat Figure 1 Overview of the Thermostat 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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The fan speed is controlled according to the temperature of the Peltier elements. During cooling condensation will appear in the heating/cooling module. The condensed water will be guided out of the thermostat. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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Introduction Thermostat Operation 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Site Requirements and Specifications Site Requirements Power Consideration Power Cords Bench Space Environment Physical Specifications Performance Specifications This chapter provides information on environmental requirements, physical and performance specifications. Agilent Technologies...
In case of emergency it must be possible to disconnect the instrument from the power line at any time. ➔ Make sure the power connector of the instrument can be easily reached and unplugged. ➔ Provide sufficient space behind the power socket of the instrument to unplug the cable. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Never operate your instrumentation from a power outlet that has no ground connection. ➔ Never use a power cord other than the Agilent Technologies power cord designed for your region. Use of unsupplied cables WA R N I N G Using cables not supplied by Agilent Technologies can lead to damage of the electronic components or personal injury.
Do not store, ship or use your module under conditions where temperature fluctuations could cause condensation within the module. ➔ If your module was shipped in cold weather, leave it in its box and allow it to warm slowly to room temperature to avoid condensation. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
WA R N I N G Using the module at high environmental temperatures may cause the rear panel to become hot. ➔ Do not use the module at environmental temperatures higher than 50 °C (122 °F) 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Site Requirements and Specifications Performance Specifications Performance Specifications Table 2 Performance specifications Agilent 1290 Infinity Thermostat Type Specification Temperature range Settable from 4 °C to 40 °C in 1 ° increments Temperature accuracy at ambient 3 °C to 8 °C at a setpoint of 4 °C temperatures <...
1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Installing the Thermostat Damaged Packaging Delivery Checklist Optimizing the Stack Configuration Installing the Thermostat Stage 1: Preparing the Thermostat and Autosampler/ Fraction Collector Stage 2: Power Cable and Interface Cable Connection Stage 3: Flow Connections...
Unpack the module. Ensure all parts and materials have been delivered. The delivery checklist is shown in Table 3 on page 18. Please report missing or damaged parts to your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office. Table 3 Thermostat Checklist...
20. This configuration optimizes the system flow path, ensuring minimum delay volume. As the autosampler thermostat is very heavy, it should always be installed at the bottom of a stack. Figure 3 Recommended Stack Configuration (Front View) 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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Installing the Thermostat Optimizing the Stack Configuration LAN to control software CAN Bus cable (to Instant Pilot) Autosampler/ Fraction Collector Cable Remote cable CAN Bus cable AC Power Figure 4 Recommended Stack Configuration (Rear View) 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Agilent is required to evaluate if the instrument is in good condition or damaged. ➔ Notify your Agilent sales and service office about the damage. ➔ An Agilent service representative will inspect the instrument at your site and initiate appropriate actions. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
A suitable container must be provided and emptied regularly in order to avoid overflow. 1 Place the thermostat on the bench or in the stack. 2 Remove the front cover. Press the two snap fasteners on the sides of the cover and move it away. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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Make sure that the leak tube is fully fixed on the outlet. Figure 6 Condensation Leak outlet 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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Figure 7 Air channel adapter 8 Install the diffusion plate on the air channel adapter. Diffusion plate 9 Re- install the tray. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Agilent 1200 Infinity Series Instant Pilot or ChemStation for LC for more information. In an Agilent 1290 Infinity or 1260 Infinity system, the individual modules are connected by N O T E a CAN cable. The Agilent 1200 Infinity Series Instant Pilot can be connected to the CAN bus at any of the modules in the system.
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7 Connect additional cables as required (see Figure 9 on page 27). Autosampler/ Fraction Collector to Thermostat Cable Power connector Safety lever Figure 8 Power Connectors and Safety Levers at Rear of thermostatted Autosampler/Fraction Collector. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Observe appropriate safety procedures (for example, wear goggles, safety gloves and protective clothing) as described in the material handling and safety data sheet supplied by the solvent vendor, especially when toxic or hazardous solvents are used. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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1 Connect the pump outlet capillary to port 1 of the injection valve. 2 Connect column- compartment inlet capillary to port 6 of the injection valve. 3 Ensure that the waste tube is positioned inside the leak channel. Figure 10 Hydraulic Connections 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
However when these trays are installed cooling or heating of the vials in the tray will not work. Half- trays can be installed in any combination enabling both 1.8 ml- and 6 ml- vials to be used simultaneously. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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101 as follows: Left- hand 40- position tray: 1–40 Left- hand 15- position tray: 1–15 Right- hand 40- position tray: 101–140 Right- hand 15- position tray: 101–115 Figure 12 Numbering of Tray Positions. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
The power switch stays depressed (1) and a green indicator lamp in the power switch is on N O T E when the module is turned on. When the line power switch stands out (Ø) and the green light is off, the module is turned off. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
• The two modules are shipped in separate boxes. • The transport assembly of the autosampler or fraction collector is parked, see "Park Arm (Park Gripper)" in your respective Service Manual for more information. • The vial tray is secured. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Agilent Lab Advisor Software Overview of the Thermostat’s Indicators and Test Functions Status Indicators Power Supply Indicator Module Status Indicator Agilent Technologies...
For details refer to the Agilent Lab Advisor software help files. The Instrument Utilities is a basic version of the Lab Advisor with limited functionality required for installation, use and maintenance. No advanced repair, troubleshooting and monitoring functionality is included. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
In the event of an electronic, mechanical or hydraulic failure, the instrument generates an error message in the user interface. For details on error messages and error handling, please refer to the Agilent Lab Advisor software. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Figure 14 Location of Status Indicators Power Supply Indicator The power supply indicator is integrated into the main power switch. When the indicator is illuminated (green) the power is ON. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
In such a case try to re- boot the module or try a cold- start, then try a firmware update of the autosampler/ fraction collector (for details see the manual of your autosampler/ fraction collector). 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Status Indicators 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Error Information What Are Error Messages General Error Messages Timeout Shutdown Remote Timeout Lost CAN Partner Leak Sensor Short Leak Sensor Open Compensation Sensor Open Compensation Sensor Short Fan Failed Leak Open Cover Cover Violation...
In all cases, error propagation is done via the CAN bus or via an APG remote cable (see documentation for the APG interface). 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Check the logbook for the occurrence and A not-ready condition was present during a source of a not-ready condition. Restart the sequence or multiple-injection run for a analysis where required. period longer than the timeout threshold. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Exchange the remote cable. Defective remote cable. Check the instrument for defects (refer to the Defective components in the instrument instrument’s documentation). showing the not-ready condition. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Probable cause Suggested actions Please contact your Agilent service Defective leak sensor. representative. Please contact your Agilent service Leak sensor incorrectly routed, being representative. pinched by a metal component. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
If the resistance across the sensor increases above the upper limit, the error message is generated. Probable cause Suggested actions Please contact your Agilent service Defective main board. representative. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Probable cause Suggested actions Please contact your Agilent service Fan cable disconnected. representative. Please contact your Agilent service Defective fan. representative. Please contact your Agilent service Defective main board. representative. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Error ID: 0205 The top foam has been removed. Probable cause Suggested actions Please contact your Agilent service Foam not activating the sensor. representative. Please contact your Agilent service Defective sensor or main board. representative. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Probable cause Suggested actions Please contact your Agilent service The top foam was removed during representative. operation. Please contact your Agilent service Foam not activating the sensor. representative. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Probable cause Suggested actions See Service Manual for Exchanging the One of the 4 heat-sink fans is defective. Heatsink Fans. See Service Manual for Exchanging Heat The cooling heating module fan is defective Exchanger Fan. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Probable cause Suggested actions See Service Manual for Exchanging the Temperature sensor is defective Sensors. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
• Exchange ASM board in the autosampler. Defective electronic board in autosampler or autosampler thermostat • Exchange TCA board in the thermostat. • Contact the Agilent Technologies service organization. Power Fail for Autosampler Thermostat Module Error ID: 4113 The +36 V that is generated in the autosampler thermostat power supply is checked by the autosampler electronics.
Make sure that the ambient air temperature is Ambient temperature too high / low within its specified limits (4 °C to 55 °C). 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
10 min for the autosampler thermostat peltier elements to equilibrate. • Make sure that there is enough space on left and right side of the autosampler thermostat and that the air channel inlets and outlets are not blocked. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Maintenance Warnings and Cautions Introduction to Maintenance Cleaning the Module Exchanging the Power Supply Fuses Agilent Technologies...
Never plug the power line back in when cover is removed. Sharp metal edges WA R N I N G Sharp-edged parts of the equipment may cause injuries. ➔ To prevent personal injury, be careful when getting in contact with sharp metal areas. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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C A U T I O N ➔ If you connect external equipment to the instrument, make sure that you only use accessory units tested and approved according to the safety standards appropriate for the type of external equipment. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
The module is designed for easy maintenance. Maintenance can be done from the front with module in place in the system stack. There are no serviceable parts inside. N O T E Do not open the module. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Liquid dripping into the electronic compartment of your module can cause shock WA R N I N G hazard and damage the module ➔ Do not use an excessively damp cloth during cleaning. ➔ Drain all solvent lines before opening any connections in the flow path. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
In such a case, mainboards of both instruments must be exchanged, otherwise they can damage the other instrument. ➔ Make sure the power cords are unplugged before disconnecting or reconnecting the autosampler/ fraction collector to thermostat cable. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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5 Remove the fuse from the fuse holder. 6 Insert a new fuse in the fuse holder. 7 Reinsert the fuse holder and fix with the screwdriver. 8 Reinsert the power cables. 9 Switch ON the power switch. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Parts for Maintenance Main Assemblies (External Parts) Accessory Kit HPLC System Tool Kit Plastic Parts Agilent Technologies...
Parts for Maintenance HPLC System Tool Kit HPLC System Tool Kit HPLC System Tool Kit (G4203- 68708) contains some accessories and tools needed for installation and maintenance of the module. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Parts for Maintenance Plastic Parts Plastic Parts Figure 16 Plastic Parts Item Description G1330-68723 Cover kit (includes base, top, left and right) 5065-9982 Plastics kit (includes base, top, left and right sides) 5042-8907 Leak pan, solvent cabinet 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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Cable Identification Cable Overview Cable Overview Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Agilent Technologies to ensure proper N O T E functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations. Analog cables Description 35900-60750 Agilent module to 3394/6 integrators...
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It's also called "Null Modem Cable" with full handshaking where the wiring is made between pins 1-1, 2-3, 3-2, 4-6, 5-5, 6-4, 7-8, 8-7, 9-9. 5181-1561 RS-232 cable, 8 m 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Pin Agilent Signal Name module Not connected Shield Analog - Center Analog + Agilent Module to BNC Connector p/n 8120-1840 Pin BNC Pin Agilent Signal Name module Shield Shield Analog - Center Center Analog + 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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Cable Identification Analog Cables Agilent Module to General Purpose p/n 01046-60105 Pin Agilent Signal Name module Not connected Black Analog - Analog + 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Cable Identification Remote Cables Remote Cables One end of these cables provides a Agilent Technologies APG (Analytical Products Group) remote connector to be connected to Agilent modules. The other end depends on the instrument to be connected to. Agilent Module to 3396A Integrators...
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3 - Gray Start 4 - Blue Shut down 5 - Pink connected 6 - Yellow Power on High 7 - Red Ready High 8 - Green Stop 9 - Black Start request 13, 15 connected 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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01046-60201 Wire Color Pin Agilent Signal Name Active module (TTL) White Digital ground Brown Prepare run Gray Start Blue Shut down Pink connected Yellow Power on High Ready High Green Stop Black Start request 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Agilent vacuum degasser. The other end is for general purpose. Agilent Vacuum Degasser to general purposes p/n G1322-81600 Color Pin Agilent Signal Name 1100 White Ground Brown Pressure signal Green Yellow Grey DC + 5 V IN Pink Vent 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
CAN cable, Agilent module to module, 1 m LAN Cables Description 5023-0203 Cross-over network cable, shielded, 3 m (for point to point connection) 5023-0202 Twisted pair network cable, shielded, 7 m (for point to point connection) 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
Yellow EXT 2 Grey EXT 3 Pink EXT 3 Blue EXT 4 EXT 4 Black Not connected Violet Not connected Grey/pink Not connected Red/blue Not connected White/green Not connected Brown/green Not connected White/yellow Not connected 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
It's also called "Null Modem Cable" with full handshaking where the wiring is made between pins 1-1, 2-3, 3-2, 4-6, 5-5, 6-4, 7-8, 8-7, 9-9. 5181-1561 RS-232 cable, 8 m 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Hardware Information Electrical Connections Information on Instrument Serial Number Rear View of the Module Early Maintenance Feedback This chapter describes the module in more detail on hardware and electronics. Details on electrical connections are described in the autosampler/fraction collector N O T E manuals.
There are no externally accessible fuses, because automatic electronic fuses are implemented in the power supply. Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Agilent Technologies to ensure proper N O T E functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations.
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Hardware Information Electrical Connections Information on Instrument Serial Number Serial Number Information 1200 Series and 1290 Infinity The serial number information on the instrument labels provide the following information: CCYWWSSSSS Format country of manufacturing • DE = Germany • JP = Japan •...
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Hardware Information Electrical Connections Rear View of the Module Figure 17 Electrical Connections 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
EMF limits, and then reset the EMF counters to zero. The next time the EMF counters exceed the new EMF limits, the EMF flag will be displayed, providing a reminder that maintenance needs to be scheduled. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual Appendix General Safety Information The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) Radio Interference Sound Emission Agilent Technologies on Internet Agilent Technologies...
C A U T I O N 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. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. Ensure the proper usage of the equipment.
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When working with solvents, observe appropriate safety procedures (for example, goggles, safety gloves and protective clothing) as described in the material handling and safety data sheet by the solvent vendor, especially when toxic or hazardous solvents are used. 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as a Monitoring and Control Instrumentation product. Do not dispose off in domestic household waste N O T E To return unwanted products, contact your local Agilent office, or see www.agilent.com more information. 1290 Infinity Thermostat 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...
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) 1290 Infinity Thermostat 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 1290 Infinity Thermostat User Manual...
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In This Book This manual contains information about the Agilent 1290 Infinity Thermostat. This manual describes the following: • introduction, • site requirements and specifications, • installing the thermostatted autosampler, • optimizing performance, • troubleshooting and diagnostics, • maintenance, •...