4
Using the Refractive Index Detector
Checking Baseline Noise and Drift
Checking Baseline Noise and Drift
Setting the Test Conditions
This chapter describes checking the baseline noise and drift for the Agilent
1260 Infinity Refractive Index Detector.
When
If you want to checkout the detector
Tools required
LC system with G1362A RID
Parts required
#
1
1 Turn ON the detector.
2 Connect the restriction capillary directly between the column compartment
3 Set up the instrument with the following test conditions.
Table 17
Mobile phases
Column
Flow rate
Compressibility
Stroke
Stop time
Column compartment temperature
Optical unit Temperature
Polarity
Peak Width (Response time)
76
p/n
Description
G1362-87301
Restriction capillary
You are now ready to change the settings of your detector.
heat exchanger outlet and the in port of the detector.
Chromatographic Conditions
LC grade water
Restriction capillary 2.7 m x 0.17 mm i.d.
1.0 ml/min
46
20 µl
20 min
40 °C
40 °C
Positive
0.2 min (4 s, standard)
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