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  • Page 1 Agilent 1200 Series Quaternary Pump User Manual 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or dis- closure of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies’ standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Algae Growth in HPLC Systems 5 Optimizing Performance Operational Hints for the Vacuum Degasser Operational Hints for the Multi Channel Gradient Valve (MCGV) When to use the Seal Wash Option When to Use Alternative Seals 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 4 Active Inlet Valve Assembly Accessory Kit G1311-68705 Seal Wash Option Kit G1311-68711 9 Identifying Cables Cable Overview Analog Cables Remote Cables BCD Cables External Contact Cable CAN/LAN Cables Auxiliary Cable RS-232 Cables 10 Appendix General Safety Information 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 5 Contents The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) Lithium Batteries Information Radio Interference Sound Emission Agilent Technologies on Internet 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 6 Contents 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Introduction Introduction to the Quaternary Pump Overview of the Hydraulic Path How Does the Pump Work? How Does Compressibility Compensation Work? How Does Variable Stroke Volume Work? Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) Instrument Layout The Electronics...

  • Page 8: Introduction To The Quaternary Pump

    It provides gradient generation by low pressure mixing. Degassing is a must for a low-pressure gradient system therefore the Agilent 1200 Series vacuum degasser is part of the quaternary pump system. A solvent cabinet provides enough space for four one-liter bottles.

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Hydraulic Path

    A purge valve including a PTFE frit is fitted at the pump outlet for convenient priming of the pump head. An active seal wash (optional) is available when the quaternary pump is used with concentrated buffer solutions. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 10 Introduction Overview of the Hydraulic Path Figure 2 Hydraulic Path of the Quaternary Pump 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 11 The outlet of the first plunger/chamber unit is connected through the outlet ball valve and the damping unit to the inlet of the second plunger/chamber unit. The outlet of the purge valve assembly is then connected to the following chromatographic system. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 12 (depending on the flow rate) the drive motor is stopped and the active inlet valve is closed. The motor direction is reversed and moves the first plunger up until it reaches the stored upper limit and at 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 13 SST, gold, sapphire, ruby, ceramic, PTFE Outlet valve SST, gold, sapphire, ruby Adapter SST, gold Purge valve SST, gold, PTFE, ceramic, PEEK Damping unit Gold, SST For quaternary pump specifications, see “Site Requirements and Specifications” on page 21. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 14 The module uses a processor-controlled spindle system to drive its plungers. The normal stroke volume is optimized for the selected flow rate. Small flow rates use a small stroke volume while higher flow rates use a higher stroke volume. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 15 The visual feedback in the user interface provides an indication that maintenance procedures should be scheduled. For details on EMF counters and how to use them, see Agilent Lab Advisor. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 16: Instrument Layout

    • the plastic layers help cushion the electronic and mechanical parts from physical shock, and • the metal inner cabinet shields the internal electronics from electromagnetic interference and also helps to reduce or eliminate radio frequency emissions from the instrument itself. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 17: The Electronics

    AC ± 10 % and needs no manual setting. Optional Interface Boards The Agilent 1200 Series modules have one optional board slot that allows to add an interface board to the modules. Optional interface boards for the Agilent 1200 Series are: •...

  • Page 18: Electrical Connections

    • The CAN bus is a serial bus with high speed data transfer. The two connectors for the CAN bus are used for internal Agilent 1200 Series module data transfer and synchronization. • One analog output provides a pressure signal for integrators or data handling systems.
  • Page 19 Introduction Electrical Connections Figure 4 Rear View of Pump - Electrical Connections and Label 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 20: Agilent 1200 Series Interfaces

    Introduction Agilent 1200 Series Interfaces Agilent 1200 Series Interfaces The Agilent 1200 Series modules provide the following interfaces: Table 2 Agilent 1200 Series Interfaces Interface Type Pumps Autosampler DA Detector VW Detector Thermostatted Vacuum MW Detector RI Detector Column Degasser...

  • Page 21: Site Requirements And Specifications

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Site Requirements and Specifications Site Requirements Power Consideration Power Cords Bench Space Environment Physical Specifications Performance Specifications Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 22: Site Requirements

    ➔ Remove the power cable from the instrument before opening the cover. ➔ Do not connect the power cable to the Instrument while the covers are removed. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 23: Power Cords

    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.

  • Page 24: Bench Space

    (1.0 inches) of space on either side and approximately 8 cm (3.1 inches) in the rear for the circulation of air and electric connections. If the bench should carry a complete Agilent 1200 Series system, make sure that the bench is designed to carry the weight of all the modules.

  • Page 25: Physical Specifications

    Non-operating altitude Up to 4600 m (14950 ft) For storing the module Safety standards: IEC, CSA, Installation Category II, Pollution For indoor use only. Research Degree 2 Use Only. Not for use in Diagnostic Procedures. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 26: Performance Specifications

    Site Requirements and Specifications Performance Specifications Performance Specifications Table 4 Performance Specification Agilent 1200 Series Quaternary Pump Type Specification Hydraulic system Dual plunger in series pump with proprietary servo-controlled variable stroke drive, floating plungers and active inlet valve Setable flow range 0.001 –...
  • Page 27 Site Requirements and Specifications Performance Specifications Table 4 Performance Specification Agilent 1200 Series Quaternary Pump Safety and maintenance Extensive diagnostics, error detection and display (through control module and Agilent Lab Monitor & Diagnostic Software), leak detection, safe leak handling, leak output signal for shutdown of pumping system.
  • Page 28 Site Requirements and Specifications Performance Specifications 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 29: Installing The Pump

    Optimizing the Stack Configuration Installing the Quaternary Pump Connecting Modules and Control Software Connecting Agilent 1200 Series modules Connecting an Agilent 1200 Series Vacuum Degasser Connecting control software and/or control modules Flow Connections of the Quaternary Pump Priming and Purging the System...

  • Page 30: Unpacking The Quaternary Pump

    Table 5 on page 30. To aid in parts identification, please see “Parts and Materials for Maintenance” on page 105. Please reportmissing or damaged parts to your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office. Table 5 Quaternary Pump Checklist (continued) Description...

  • Page 31: Accessory Kit Contents G1311-68705

    Wrench; 14 mm 8710-1924 Hex key 4 mm 8710-2392 Corrugated Waste Tube (1.2 m) no PN Corrugated Waste tube (reorder number, 5 m) 5062-2463 Velocity regulator (reorder number, pack of 3) 5062-2486 PTFE Frit 01018-22707 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 32: Accessory Kit Contents-Vacuum Degasser

    Accessory Kit Contents—Vacuum Degasser Table 7 Accessory Kit Contents G1322-68705 Description Part Number Quantity Syringe 5062-8534 Syringe adapter 9301-1337 Waste tube (reorder number, 5 m) 5062-2463 1.2 m Connecting tubes labeled A to D G1322-67300 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 33: Optimizing The Stack Configuration

    Optimizing the Stack Configuration Optimizing the Stack Configuration If your module is part of a complete Agilent 1200 Series system, you can ensure optimum performance by limiting the configuration of the system stack to the following configuration. This configuration optimizes the system flow path, ensuring minimum delay volume.
  • Page 34 Optimizing the Stack Configuration For a detailed view of the flow connections refer to the section “Flow Connections” in the N O T E product information of the individual modules. Figure 6 Recommended Stack Configuration (Rear View) 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 35 ALS Thermostat is added or if your bench is to high, a two stack configuration may be a better setup. Separate the stack between pump and autosampler and place the stack containing the pump on the right side of the stack containing the autosampler. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 36: Installing The Quaternary Pump

    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. 1 Place the module on the bench in a horizontal position. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 37 The security lever will prevent that the cover is opened while the power cord is connected to the module. 5 Connect the required interface cables to the quaternary pump, see “Connecting Modules and Control Software” on page 39. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 38 When the line power switch stands out and the green light is off, the module is turned off. 8 Purge the quaternary pump (see “Priming and Purging the System” page 44). The pump was shipped with default configuration settings. N O T E 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 39: Connecting Modules And Control Software

    Connecting Modules and Control Software 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. ➔ Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Agilent Technologies to ensure proper functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations.

  • Page 40: Connecting An Agilent 1200 Series Vacuum Degasser

    LAN cable, which requires the installation of a LAN-board. For more information about connecting the control module or Agilent control software refer to the respective user manual. For connecting the Agilent 1200 Series equipment to non-Agilent 1200 Series equipment, see “Introduction to the Quaternary Pump”...

  • Page 41: Flow Connections Of The Quaternary Pump

    1 Remove the front cover by pressing the snap fasteners on both sides. Figure 8 Removing the Front Corver 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 42 7 Using a piece of sanding paper connect the waste tubing to the purge valve and place it into your waste system. 8 If the pump is not part of a Agilent 1200 Series System stack or placed on the bottom of a stack, connect the corrugated waste tube to the waste outlet of the pump leak handling system.
  • Page 43 Installing the Pump Flow Connections of the Quaternary Pump 10 Prime your system before first use (see “Priming and Purging the System” on page 44). Figure 9 Flow Connections of the Quaternary Pump 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 44: Priming And Purging The System

    Priming the system by using the pump at high flow rate (3–5 ml/min) is recommended, when: • pumping system was turned off for a length of time (for example, overnight) and if volatile solvent mixtures are used, or • solvents have been changed. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 45: Priming With A Syringe

    9 Disconnect syringe adapter from solvent tube. 10 Connect the solvent tube to the appropriate channel of the MCGV. 11 Repeat step 3 on page 45 to step 10 on page 45 for the other solvent channels. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 46 The pump should never be used for priming empty tubings (never let the pump run dry). Use N O T E the syringe to draw enough solvent for completely filling the tubings to the pump inlet before continueing to prime with the pump. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 47: Priming With The Pump

    Best solvent to re-dissolve using buffers buffer cristals After a solvent change Bidistilled water Best solvent to re-dissolve buffer cristals After the installation of normal Hexane + 5% Isopropanol Good wetting properties phase seals (P/N 0905-1420) 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 48 Installing the Pump Priming and Purging the System 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 49: Using The Quaternary Pump

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Using the Quaternary Pump Hints for Successful Use of the Quaternary Pump Solvent Information Prevent Blocking of Solvent Filters Algae Growth in HPLC Systems How to Prevent and/or Reduce the Algae Problem Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 50: Hints For Successful Use Of The Quaternary Pump

    • Always place the solvent cabinet with the solvent bottles on top of the quaternary pump (or at a higher level). • When using salt solutions and organic solvents in the Agilent 1200 Series Quaternary Pump it is recommended to connect the salt solution to one of the bottom gradient valve ports and the organic solvent to one of the upper gradient valve ports.

  • Page 51: Solvent Information

    • Chromatographic grade ethers, which can contain peroxides (for example, THF, dioxane, di-isopropylether). Such ethers should be filtered through dry aluminium oxide which adsorbs the peroxides. • Mixtures of carbon tetrachloride with 2-propanol or THF dissolve stainless steel. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 52: Prevent Blocking Of Solvent Filters

    • If the application permits add 0.0001-0.001M sodium azide to the solvent. • Place a layer of argon on top of your solvent. • Avoid exposure of the solvent bottle to direct sunlight. Never use the system without solvent filter installed. N O T E 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 53: Algae Growth In Hplc Systems

    Agilent 1200 Series where helium is not used for degassing (most algae need oxygen and light for growth). The presence of algae in the Agilent 1200 Series can cause the following to occur: • PTFE frits, part number 01018-22707, (purge valve assembly) and column filter blockage causing increased system pressure.

  • Page 54: How To Prevent And/Or Reduce The Algae Problem

    • Use the amber solvent bottle (part number 9301-1450) supplied with the instrument for your aqueous mobile phase. • If possible add a few mg/l sodium azide or a few percent organic solvent to the aqueous mobile phase. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 55: Optimizing Performance

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Optimizing Performance Operational Hints for the Vacuum Degasser Operational Hints for the Multi Channel Gradient Valve (MCGV) When to use the Seal Wash Option When to Use Alternative Seals Optimize the Compressibility Compensation Setting...

  • Page 56: Operational Hints For The Vacuum Degasser

    • quaternary pump was turned off for a length of time (for example, during night) and volatile solvent mixtures are used, or • solvents have been changed. For more information see the Service Manual for the Agilent 1200 Series vacuum degasser. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 57: Operational Hints For The Multi Channel Gradient Valve (Mcgv)

    A -organic solvent) the salt can fall into the port of the organic solvent and may lead to performance problems. When using salt solutions and organic solvents in the Agilent 1200 Series Quaternary N O T E Pump it is recommended to connect the salt solution to one of the bottom ports and the organic solvent to one of the upper gradient valve ports.

  • Page 58: When To Use The Seal Wash Option

    For information on the installation of the active seal wash option refer to “Installing the Seal Wash Option” on page 94. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 59: When To Use Alternative Seals

    Polyethylene seals have a limited pressure range 0–200 bar. When used above 200 bar their N O T E lifetime will be significantly reduced. DO NOT apply the seal wear-in procedure performed with new standard seals at 400 bar. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 60: Optimize The Compressibility Compensation Setting

    5 Starting with a compressibility setting of 10 × 10 /bar increase the value in steps of 10. Re-zero the integrator as required. The compressibility compensation setting that generates the smallest pressure ripple is the optimum value for your solvent composition. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 61 Optimizing Performance Optimize the Compressibility Compensation Setting Table 9 Solvent Compressibility Solvent (pure) Compressibility (10-6/bar) Acetone Acetonitrile Benzene Carbon tetrachloride Chloroform Cyclohexane Ethanol Ethyl acetate Heptane Hexane Isobutanol Isopropanol Methanol 1-Propanol Toluene Water 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 62 Optimizing Performance Optimize the Compressibility Compensation Setting 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting And Test Functions

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Troubleshooting and Test Functions Agilent Lab Advisor Software Overview of the Pump’s Indicators and Test Functions Status Indicators Power Supply Indicator Instrument Status Indicator User Interfaces Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 64: Agilent Lab Advisor Software

    Agilent LC or all the Agilent GCs and LCs configured on the lab intranet. Agilent Lab Advisor provides diagnostic capabilities for all Agilent 1200 Series HPLC modules. This includes tests and calibrations procedures as well as the different injector steps to perform all the maintenance routines.

  • Page 65: Overview Of The Pump's Indicators And Test Functions

    The pressure test is a quick test designed to determine the pressure tightness of the system. Leak Test The leak test is a diagnostic test designed to determine the pressure tightness of the quaternary pump. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 66: Status Indicators

    The power supply indicator is integrated into the main power switch. When the indicator is illuminated (green) the power is ON. When the indicator is off, the module is turned OFF. Otherwhise check power connections, availability of power or check functioning of the power supply. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 67: Instrument Status Indicator

    Call your local service provider for assistance upon observing this error condition. • A flashing red status indicator indicates a severe error during the startup procedure of the module. Call your local service provider for assistance upon observing this error condition. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 68: User Interfaces

    Depending on the User Interface, the available test vary. Some descriptions are only available in the Service Manual. Table 10 Test Functions available vs. User Interface Test ChemStation Instant Pilot Control Module Agilent Lab G4208A G1323B Monitor & Diagnostic Software Pressure Test Leak Test 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Maintenance Introduction to Repairing the Pump Simple Repairs Exchanging Internal Parts Warnings and Cautions Using the ESD Strap Cleaning the Module Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) EMF Counters Using the EMF Counters Overview of Repairing the Pump...

  • Page 70: Introduction To Repairing The Pump

    The security lever at the power input socket prevents that the module cover is taken off when line power is still connected. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 71: Warnings And Cautions

    ➔ Be sure to hold the board by the edges and do not touch the electrical components. Always use an ESD protection (for example, an ESD wrist strap) when handling electronic boards and components. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 72: Using The Esd Strap

    The module case should be kept clean. Cleaning should be done with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a solution of water and a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively damp cloth that liquid can drip into the module. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 73: Early Maintenance Feedback (Emf)

    The values increment with pump usage until the counters are reset after seal maintenance. Both seal wear counters can be assigned an EMF (maximum) limit. When the limit is exceeded, the EMF flag in the user interface is displayed. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 74: Using The Emf Counters

    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. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 75: Overview Of Repairing The Pump

    (for example, seal exchange) and can be accessed from the front (simple repairs). Replacing internal parts will require to remove the quaternary pump from its stack and to open the top cover. Figure 12 Overview of Repair Procedures 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 76 “Exchanging the Outlet Ball Valve” on page 83 Pump head, “Reinstalling the Pump Head Assembly” on page 100 Pump drive LPM board Power supply Damping unit MCGV, “Exchanging the Multi-Channel Gradient Valve (MCGV)” on page 101 Leak sensor 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 77: Simple Repairs

    If seals show indication of Leaks at lower pump head side, loss of wash page 94 leaks solvent “Exchanging the Optional Interface If defective Error condition, indicated by red status Board” on page 103 indicator 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 78: Checking And Cleaning The Solvent Filter

    (35%) for one hour. 2 Thoroughly flush the filter with bidistilled water (remove all nitric acid, some capillary columns can be damaged by nitric acid). 3 Replace the filter. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 79: Exchanging The Active Inlet Valve

    5 Using a 14 mm wrench loosen the active inlet valve and remove the valve from pump head. Figure 13 Active Inlet Valve Assembly 6 Insert the new valve into the pump head. Using the 14 mm wrench turn the nut until it is hand tight. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 80 After an exchange of the valve it may take several ml of pumping with the solvent used in N O T E the current application, before the flow stabilizes at a %-ripple as low as it used to be when the system was still working properly. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 81: Exchanging The Active Inlet Valve Cartridge

    Switch off pump at the main power switch and unplug the power cable Figure 14 Exchanging the Active Inlet Valve 1 Remove the front cover. 2 Unplug the active inlet valve cable from the connector. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 82 After an exchange of the valve cartridge it may take several ml of pumping with the solvent N O T E used in the current application, before the flow stabilizes at a %-ripple as low as it used to be when the system was still working properly. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 83: Exchanging The Outlet Ball Valve

    2 Using the 14 mm wrench loosen the valve and remove it from the pump body. 3 Check that the new valve is assembled correctly and that the gold seal is present (if the gold seal is deformed, it should be replaced). Figure 15 Outlet Ball Valve Parts 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 84 Maintenance Simple Repairs 4 Reinstall the outlet ball valve and tighten the valve. 5 Reconnect the valve capillary. Figure 16 Exchanging the Outlet Ball Valve 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 85: Exchanging The Purge Valve Frit Or The Purge Valve

    2 Disconnect the waste tube. Beware of leaking solvents due to hydrostatic pressure. 3 Using the 14 mm wrench unscrew the purge valve and remove it. 4 Remove the plastic cap with the gold seal from the purge valve. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 86 Before reinstallation always check the gold seal. A deformed seal should be exchanged. N O T E 8 Insert the purge valve into the pump head and locate the pump outlet capillary and the waste tube as shown in Figure 18 on page 87. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 87 Maintenance Simple Repairs 9 Tighten the purge valve and reconnect outlet capillary and waste tubing. Figure 18 Exchanging the Purge Valve 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 88: Removing The Pump Head Assembly

    5 Remove the waste tubing and disconnect the Active Inlet Valve tubing. 6 Remove the capillary at the bottom of the Pumphead. 7 Using a 4 mm hexagonal key, stepwise loosen the two Pumphead screws and remove the Pumphead from the Pump Drive. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 89: Exchanging The Pump Seals And Seal Wear-In Procedure

    Remove the support rings from the plunger housing and screw (two revolutions) and while holding the lower half lift the housing away from the plungers. of the assembly carefully pull the pump head away from the plunger housing. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 90 Using one of the plungers carefully remove the seal from Insert new seals into the pump head. the pump head (be careful not to break the plunger). Remove wear retainers, if still present. Reassemble the Pumphead assembly. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 91 6 Turn OFF the pump, slowly open the purge valve to release the pressure from the system, disconnect the restriction capillary and reinstall the bottle with the solvent for your application. 7 Rinse your system with the solvent used for your next application. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 92: Exchanging The Plungers

    “Removing the Pump Head Assembly” on page 88 Disassemble the Pumphead assembly. Check the plunger surface and remove any deposits or layers. Cleaning can be done with alcohol or tooth paste. Replace plunger if scratched. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 93 Maintenance Simple Repairs Reassemble the Pumphead assembly. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 94: Installing The Seal Wash Option

    3 Guide the wire of the active seal wash assembly through the hole and screw it onto the z-panel. 4 Guide the wire over the fan and plug the connector onto the mainboard connector P7. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 95 9 Remove the support rings from the plunger housing and lift the housing away from the plungers. 10 Install the support ring assembly from the active seal wash option kit into the plunger housing. Figure 21 Inserting the active seal wash support rings. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 96 16 Route the wash inlet tube into a bottle filled with a mixture of distilled water and isopropanol (90/10) and place the bottle above the pump in the solvent cabinet. 17 Route the outlet of the wash tube into a waste container. Figure 22 Pumphead after completed installation. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 97: Exchanging The Wash Seals

    Disconnect all capillaries and tubes from the pump head Using a 4-mm hexagonal key stepwise loosen and remove and disconnect the active inlet valve cable. the two pump head screws and remove the pump head from the pump drive. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 98 Place the support rings on the plunger housing (plungers pointing upwards) into the recess of the support ring. not installed) and snap the pump head and plunger Place a seal wash gasket in the recess of the support ring. housing together. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 99 Reconnect all capillaries, tubes and the active inlet valve Apply a small amount of pump head grease to the cable to its connector. pumphead screws and the balls of the spindle drive. Tighten the pumphead screws stepwise with increasing torque. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 100: Reinstalling The Pump Head Assembly

    3 Using a 4 mm hexagonal key tighten the Pumphead screws stepwise with increasing torque. 4 Reconnect the capillaries, tubing and the Active Inlet Valve cable to the connector. 5 Reinstall the front cover. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 101: Exchanging The Multi-Channel Gradient Valve (Mcgv)

    When using buffer solutions and organic solvents in the Agilent 1200 Series Quaternary Pump it is recommended to connect the buffer solution to one of the bottom ports and the organic solvent to one of the upper gradient valve ports.
  • Page 102 A to D of the MCGV. Make sure the orientation MCGV cover. of the channels on the cover is labelled as shown below, otherwhise re-label the cover. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 103: Exchanging The Optional Interface Board

    3 Loosen the screws. Slide out the interface board from the pump. 4 Install the new interface board. Secure screws. 5 Reconnect the cables to the board connector. 6 Reconnect the pump to line power. Figure 23 Exchanging the Interface Board 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 104: Replacing The Module's Firmware

    2 Load the firmware into the module as described in the documentation. Due to a different hardware platform, there is no way to convert a G1314D VWD and the N O T E G1314E VWD SL Plus to a G1314A/B VWD or G1314C VWD SL. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 105: Parts And Materials For Maintenance

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Parts and Materials for Maintenance Overview of Main Assemblies Pump Head Assembly Pump Head Assembly with Seal Wash Option Outlet Ball Valve Assembly Purge Valve Assembly Active Inlet Valve Assembly Accessory Kit G1311-68705 Seal Wash Option Kit G1311-68711...

  • Page 106: Overview Of Main Assemblies

    Parts and Materials for Maintenance Overview of Main Assemblies Overview of Main Assemblies Figure 24 Overview of Main Assemblies (Front View) 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 107 3160-1016 Damping unit 79835-60005 Leak pan — pump 5042-8590 Multi-gradient assembly (MCGV) G1311-67701 Exchange assembly — MCGV G1311-69701 Screw, M4, 40 mm lg — MCGV 0515-0906 Rubber holder — MCGV 1520-0401 MCGV cover G1311-44101 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 108 Parts and Materials for Maintenance Overview of Main Assemblies Figure 25 Overview of Main Assemblies (Rear View) 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 109 Washer — analog output 2190-0699 Standoff — remote connector 1251-7788 Standoff — GPIB connector 0380-0643 Power supply (behind rear panel) 0950-2528 Screw, M4, 7 mm lg — power supply 0515-0910 Washer — power supply 2190-0409 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 110: Pump Head Assembly

    Pump chamber housing G1311-25200 Active inlet valve body G1312-60025 Replacement cartridge for active inlet valve (400 bar) 5062-8562 Outlet ball valve G1311-60012 Screw lock 5042-1303 Purge valve assembly G1311-60009 Screw M5, 60 mm lg 0515-2118 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 111 Parts and Materials for Maintenance Pump Head Assembly Figure 26 Pump Head Assembly 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 112: Pump Head Assembly With Seal Wash Option

    Outlet ball valve (complete with cartridge) G1311-60012 Screw lock 5042-1303 Purge valve G1311-60009 Screw M5, 60 mm lg 0515-2118 Seal wash pump assembly 5065-9953 Seal wash upgrade kit (see “Seal Wash Option Kit 01018-68722 G1311-68711” on page 118) 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 113 Parts and Materials for Maintenance Pump Head Assembly with Seal Wash Option Figure 27 Pump Head with Seal Wash Option 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 114: Outlet Ball Valve Assembly

    Item Description Part Number Outlet ball valve — complete assembly G1311-60012 Socket cap 5042-1345 Outlet valve housing screw 01018-22410 Gold seal, outlet 5001-3707 Cap (pack of 4) 5062-2485 Figure 28 Outlet Ball Valve Assembly 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 115: Purge Valve Assembly

    Purge-Valve Assembly Item Description Part Number Purge valve — complete assembly G1311-60009 Valve body No part number PTFE frit (pack of 5) 01018-22707 Gold seal 5001-3707 Cap (pack of 4) 5062-2485 Figure 29 Purge-Valve Assembly 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 116: Active Inlet Valve Assembly

    Active Inlet Valve Assembly Table 18 Active Inlet Valve Assembly Item Description Part Number Active inlet valve body — No cartridge included G1312-60025 Valve cartridge (400 bar) 5062-8562 Figure 30 Active Inlet Valve Assembly 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 117: Accessory Kit G1311-68705

    Corrugated waste tube (reorder number), 5 m 5062-2463 Velocity regulator (reorder number, pack of 3) 5062-2486 Hex key 4 mm 8710-2392 Wrench 1/4 – 5/16 inch 8710-0510 Capillary, pump to injection device, length 900 mm, ID 0.17 mm G1329-87300 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 118: Seal Wash Option Kit G1311-68711

    0905-1175 Gasket, wash seal (2 EA) (for re-order pack of 6) 5062-2484 Seal keeper (2 EA) 5001-3743 Silicone rubber tubing 1mm I.D. (3 m) 0890-1764 Seal (pack of 2) 5063-6589 Seals insert tool 01018-2370 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 119: Identifying Cables

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Identifying Cables Cable Overview Analog Cables Remote Cables BCD Cables External Contact Cable CAN/LAN Cables Auxiliary Cable RS-232 Cables Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 120: Cable Overview

    Identifying Cables 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. Type Description Part Number Analog cables 3390/2/3 integrators...
  • Page 121 Part Number CAN cables Agilent 1100/1200 module to module,0.5m lg 5181-1516 Agilent 1100/1200 module to module, 1m lg 5181-1519 External Agilent 1100/1200 Series interface board to general G1103-61611 contacts purpose GPIB cable Agilent 1100/1200 module to ChemStation, 1 m 10833A...

  • Page 122: Analog Cables

    Analog Cables Analog Cables One end of these cables provides a BNC connector to be connected to Agilent 1100/1200 Series modules. The other end depends on the instrument to which connection is being made. Agilent 1100/1200 to 3390/2/3 Integrators Connector 01040-60101...
  • Page 123 Pin Agilent Signal Name 1100/1200 Not connected Shield Analog - Center Analog + Agilent 1100/1200 to BNC Connector Connector8120-1840 Pin BNC Pin Agilent Signal Name 1100/1200 Shield Shield Analog - Center Center Analog + 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 124 Identifying Cables Analog Cables Agilent 1100/1200 to General Purpose Connector01046-60105 Pin 3394/6 Pin Agilent Signal Name 1100/1200 Not connected Black Analog - Analog + 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 125: Remote Cables

    Identifying Cables Remote Cables Remote Cables One end of these cables provides a Agilent Technologies APG (Analytical Products Group) remote connector to be connected to Agilent 1100/1200 Series modules. The other end depends on the instrument to be connected to.
  • Page 126 4 - Blue Shut down 5 - Pink Not connected 6 - Yellow Power on High 5,14 7 - Red Ready High 8 - Green Stop 9 - Black Start request 13, 15 Not connected 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 127 13, 15 Not connected Agilent 1100/1200 to 3396 Series II / 3395A Integrators Use the cable and cut pin #5 on the integrator side. part number: 03394-60600 Otherwise the integrator prints START; not ready. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 128 Not connected 6 - Yellow 6 - Yellow Power on High 7 - Red 7 - Red Ready High 8 - Green 8 - Green Stop 9 - Black 9 - Black Start request 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 129 3 - Gray Start 4 - Blue Shut down 5 - Pink Not connected 6 - Yellow Power on High 7 - Red Ready High 8 - Green Stop 9 - Black Start request 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 130: Bcd Cables

    BCD Cables BCD Cables One end of these cables provides a 15-pin BCD connector to be connected to the Agilent 1200 Series modules. The other end depends on the instrument to be connected to Agilent 1200 to General Purpose Connector G1351-81600...
  • Page 131 Agilent 1200 to 3396 Integrators Connector03396-60560 Pin 3392/3 Pin Agilent Signal Name BCD Digit 1200 BCD 5 BCD 7 BCD 6 BCD 4 BCD0 BCD 3 BCD 2 BCD 1 Digital ground + 5 V 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 132: External Contact Cable

    External Contact Cable One end of this cable provides a 15-pin plug to be connected to Agilent 1200 Series module’s interface board. The other end is for general purpose. Agilent 1200 Series Interface Board to general purposes Connector G1103-61611 Color...

  • Page 133: Can/Lan Cables

    Agilent 1200 module to control module G1323-81600 LAN Cables Description Part number Cross-over network cable (shielded, 3 m long), (for point to 5023-0203 point connection) Twisted pair network cable (shielded, 7 m long) (for hub 5023-0202 connections) 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 134: Auxiliary Cable

    Agilent 1100 Series vacuum degasser. The other end is for general purpose. Agilent 1100 Series Degasser to general purposes Connector G1322-81600 Color Pin Agilent Signal Name 1100 White Ground Brown Pressure signal Green Yellow Grey DC + 5 V IN Pink Vent 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 135: Cables

    This kit contains a 9-pin female to 9-pin female Null Modem 34398A (printer) cable and one adapter. Use the cable and adapter to connect Agilent Technologies instruments with 9-pin male RS-232 connectors to most PCs or printers. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 136 Identifying Cables RS-232 Cables 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 137: Appendix

    1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual Appendix General Safety Information The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) Lithium Batteries Information Radio Interference Sound Emission Agilent Technologies on Internet Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 138: General Safety Information

    Any interruption of the protective earth grounding will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in serious 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 139 When working with solvents please observe appropriate safety procedures (e.g. 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. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 140 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. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 141: The Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive (2002/96/Ec)

    “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product. Do not dispose off in domestic household waste To return unwanted products, contact your local Agilent office, or see www.agilent.com for more information. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 142: Lithium Batteries Information

    Ved udskiftning benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. ➔ Brukt batteri returneres appararleverandoren. Bij dit apparaat zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien N O T E maar inleveren als KCA. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 143: Radio Interference

    If test and measurement equipment is operated with unscreened cables, or used for measurements on open set-ups, the user has to assure that under operating conditions the radio interference limits are still met within the premises. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 144: Sound Emission

    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) 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...

  • Page 145: 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 Select Products/Chemical Analysis It will provide also the latest firmware of the Agilent 1200 Series modules for download. 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 146 (MCGV) cable 120, outlet ball valve connections, flow bench space outlet ball valve control software bottle head assembly pistons counter, seal wear bottle pump seals counter, EMF buffer application purge valve frit 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 147 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 148 100, using the ESD strap solvent filters wrench 14 mm 79, 81, 83, RS-232 checking wrench, 1/4 - 5/16 inch cable prevent blocking wrench, 14 mm RS-232C solvent information cable sonic bath run mode 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 149 Index 1200 Series Quarternary Pump User Manual...
  • Page 150 In This Book This manual contains user information about Agilent 1200 Series Quaternary Pump. The manual describes the following: • introduction, • site requirements and specifications, • installing the pump, • using the quaternary pump, • optimizing performance, • troubleshooting and test functions, •...

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