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For your own safety, read this user's guide and always observe the warnings and safety information on the detector and in this user's guide. The 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors are suitable for high-pressure liquid chromatography and are intended to be used in a laboratory environment by trained technical personnel.
NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in equipment damage Prohibited Use Explosion hazard if the device is used in potentially explosive atmospheres without appropriate protective equipment! Safety-2 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
To avoid damage from leaks, always place solvent bottles in a solvent tray on the device. Leaks and Clogged Tubing Regularly check for leaks and clogged tubing. Test back pressure without a column. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide Safety-3...
You are only permitted to perform the maintenance tasks described in this user's guide. If additional maintenance is required, contact your local Gilson representative. Personal Safety Equipment When working with the detector, take measures according to lab regulations and wear protective clothing, such as safety glasses with side protection, protective gloves, and a lab coat.
Pour votre sécurité, lisez attentivement ce manuel, et respectez les informations et avertissements relatifs à la sécurité indiqués sur l‘appareil et dans ce guide. Les détecteurs 157/159 UV-VIS sont adaptés à la chromatographie liquide haute pression et sont destinés à être utilisés dans un environnement de laboratoire, par un personnel technique qualifié.
AVIS: indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n'est pas évitée, peut entraîner des dégâts matériels Restriction d’utilisation Risque d'explosion si l'appareil est utilisé en atmosphère potentiellement explosive sans équipement de protection approprié ! Sécurité-2 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Pour éviter les dommages causés par des fuites, placez toujours les bouteilles dans un plateau à solvants sur l‘appareil. Fuite et obstruction des tubulures Assurez-vous régulièrement de l'étanchéité et de la non obstruction des tubulures. Testez la contre-pression sans colonne. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide Sécurité-3...
Vous n‘êtes autorisés à effectuer que les tâches de maintenance décrites dans ce guide. Si cela s‘avérait insuffisant, merci de contacter votre représentant Gilson. Équipement de protection individuelle Lorsque vous travaillez avec le détecteur, observez les mesures relatives au travail en laboratoire et portez un équipement de protection adapté...
• Technical Specifications • Customer Service The 157 UV-VIS Detector is a single, variable wavelength HPLC spectrophotometer detector for routine HPLC applications, including fast LC methods. This robust UV detector features a highly flexible and compact design. The detector offers a variable wavelength range of 190–750 nm and provides a competitive advantage for biological samples.
Grip the detector and lift it out of the packaging. Remove the protective film from the touchscreen. It prevents scratches during shipping. Standard Equipment • 157 UV-VIS Detector or 159 UV-VIS Detector with test cell • Power cord (110V) •...
Technical Specifications Please be aware of the following before operating the detector. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Gilson could void the warranty. The instrument complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This instrument may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this instrument must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Technical Specifications - 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors (Page 2 of 2) Customer Service Gilson, Inc. and its worldwide network of authorized representatives provide customers with the following types of assistance: sales, technical support, applications, and instrument repair. If you need assistance, please contact your local Gilson representative. Specific contact information can be found at www.gilson.com.
Installation This chapter takes you through the steps for setting up your detector, which includes: • Operating Environment • Rear Panel Connections • Plumbing Connections • Flow Cell Installation Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
1-3 for more information). If the detector has been very cold, it should stand for at least 24 hours in its new environment in order to allow any condensation on the surfaces to evaporate. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
To make the Ethernet connection to the instrument, a router and Ethernet cables are needed. Note: The router is not available from Gilson, Inc. 1 Connect power to the router Connect the power supply to the router and then connect the power supply to a power source.
Electrostatic discharge hazard, damages to system, device, or components can occur. Wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap. Short-circuit hazard. Turn off the detector and disconnect the power cord before connecting it to the pin header. Tools Depressor tool Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
0 to 5V • DAC 20 bit • scalable • adjustable to offset Power Cord Connection Locate the appropriate power cord for the voltage. Use the power cord to connect the detector to a power source. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
This fitting accommodates most existing female column outlets. a) Insert the fitting onto the tubing. b) Screw the fitting into the column outlet and then finger tighten. Figure 2-6: Inlet and Outlet Tubing Connection Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Use the appropriate coupler to make the connection. Universal couplers and fittings are included in the plumbing package. • a waste container if the column effluent does not need to be saved. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
(0.75 mm), resulting in a shortened optical pathlength of 1.25 mm. To shorten to 0.5 mm, the PEEK spacer on the other side of the flow cell must also be removed. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Continue to hold knurled-head the flow cell securely. screw carriage Slide the carriage back to the detector. Screw the knurled-head screws Figure 2-8: Flow Cell Installation back into the cover plate and then tighten. 2-10 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Operation TRILUTION® LC Software provides software control of the 157 Detector or 159 Detector for setup and operation of the detectors in a chromatographic run. For more information about TRILUTION® LC Software, refer to its user’s guide and on-line help.
Installation, to make all rear panel and plumbing connections. Ensure that the detector and the router are connected to a power source. Figure 3-2: Start Up Display Example (157 UV-VIS Detector) Switch the detector ON using the switch on the rear panel. •...
Tasks are filtered by instrument name. Drag and then drop the Turn Lamp On task into the workspace. Click OK. Turn Lamp On task Figure 3-5: Turn Lamp On Task Click Run on the Manual Control window. Note: The detector requires a 15–30 minute warm-up period to achieve a stable baseline. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Configuration On the Configuration tab in the Method Builder, tell the software that a 157 Detector or 159 Detector will be used and how many data channels on the detector will be used. In the Method Builder, select the Configuration tab.
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The Use check box for Data Channel 1 defaults selected. There is one data channel available for the 157 Detector (labeled 157 Channel 1), and there are four data channels available for the 159 Detector (labeled 159 Channel 1 through 159 Channel 4).
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Operation 157 Detector Settings This task sets the wavelength for the 157 Detector. 157 Detector Settings Property Name Description Default Value Task Property Page Detector The detector that the task will affect. Detector Wavelength The monitor wavelength. Valid range is 190–750 nm.
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Optionally, use error handling to check the status of the instrument. Run a stop method to shut down the system if an error is encountered. Error Description Instrument Error This error results when any scheduled command fails to execute or if the software loses communication with an instrument. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Ensure that the lamp is on before collecting any data, either during your run or while monitoring the baseline in Manual Control. After setting up the sample list, click Run in the Application Run window to begin executing the steps in the run. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Double-click on a Run Name to display the Run Results window. Run Results Window The Run Results window enables viewing chromatogram plots and analysis information for collected data. To view chromatogram results, preview the report. Figure 3-6: Run Results Window Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
You are only permitted to perform the maintenance tasks described in this user's guide. If additional maintenance is required, contact your local Gilson representative. All smooth surfaces of the device can be cleaned with a mild, commercially available cleaning solution, or with isopropanol.
If the cleaning does not have the desired effect, clean the lens (refer to Clean the Lens in the Flow Cell on page 4-3) or fiber optics (refer to Clean the Fiber Optics in the Flow Cell (Adjustable Pathlength Flow Cell Only) page 4-4). Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Assemble the flow cell and make sure that the new PTFE seal does not interrupt the light path. Tighten the threaded ring with the hexagonal spanner to avoid damage to the lens. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
12 Insert the stainless steel cover. 13 Use the Allen wrench to carefully tighten the threaded ring. When tightening the threaded ring, the rod-shaped fiber optics is pushed into the correct position in the cell Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Insert the new flow cell into the flow cell carriage. Continue to hold the flow cell securely. Slide the carriage back to the detector. Screw the knurled-head screws back into the cover plate and then tighten. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Disconnect the tubing from the flow cell and, if necessary, from the system. Connect the fittings on the replacement tubing to the flow cell. Finger tighten the fitting. Connect the other end of the tubing, if necessary. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Protective Measures - Wear Protective Gloves Wear protective gloves! Do not touch the glass body with hands. Deposits can falsify measuring results and can damage the lamp. Required Tools • 2 mm Allen wrench • Screwdriver Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Remove the two 2 mm Allen screws (labeled A and C in the figure below) that secure the cover to the detector. Push the cover back and then lift up to remove. Legend Allen screw Figure 4-9: Remove Allen Screws Cover Allen screw Figure 4-10: Remove Cover 4-10 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
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Figure 4-12: Turn Locking Ring to Disconnect Lamp screw Remove Lamp Remove the two screws that secure the lamp in the lamp pod. Remove the lamp from the lamp pod. screw Figure 4-13: Remove Screws Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide 4-11...
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Figure 4-15: Install Screws Plug in the connector and then turn the locking ring until the connector is secured. locking ring Figure 4-16: Connector with Locking Ring 4-12 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
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Place the cover on the detector. Secure the cover to the detector using the two 2 mm Allen screws. Legend Figure 4-17: Place Cover Allen screw Cover Allen screw Figure 4-18: Install Allen Screws Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide 4-13...
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on the following topics: • Troubleshooting • Solvent and Buffer Compatibility • Repair and Return Policies Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Raise the fraction collector to a level higher than the flow cell. • The lamp intensity may be weak. Refer to Lamp Replacement on page 4-9. • Check flow cell for contamination. Refer to Flow Cell Maintenance on page 4-2. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
After the connections have been verified, use the procedure below to confirm communication. Reboot the computer. Turn off power to the router and the detector. Wait five minutes. Turn power on to the router. Turn power on to the detector. Start TRILUTION® LC Software. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
• Water * valid for the specified temperature range Liquids can cause damage to the detector. Place solvent bottles next to the device or in a solvent tray. Moisten the cleaning cloth only slightly. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Use Filtered Solvents Use ultra-pure, filtered solvents for HPLC – gradient grade. Filtration of substances under analysis. Use of inline filters. Check for Clogged Tubing Regularly check for clogged tubing. Test back pressure without a column. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Repair and Return Policies Before Calling Us Your local Gilson representative will be able to serve you more efficiently if you have the following information: • the serial number and model number of the instruments involved. The serial number is located on the rear panel.
Front Panel Control Front panel control is available from the touchscreen. To use front panel control when the detector is under remote control, reboot the computer, then turn the detector off and then on again. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Touch briefly to move up one level Go to device status display Press and hold for 2 seconds Go to Main menu Touch to go to the Main menu Save the entry Touch to save the entry Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Events are electric signals that are effective on the terminal strip events and remote control and are used to control the detector and other devices. Up to four events can be activated by touching the gray Event button. Autozero Touch Autozero to perform an autozero scan. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Enter the event settings. Touch New to specify the time. (Diagram B). Touch to go to a higher level, or hold for two seconds to go to the Main menu. Figure B-6: Creating a Program Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
(Diagram A). Touch to interrupt the program. Touch to stop the program. Touch to repeat the program (Diagram B). Touch to exit the loaded program. Figure B-8: Running a Program Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
The WakeUp control mode can be started with WU > load after answering the security query “load wakeup program?”. The screen will display the characters WAKEUP, as well as the detector’s wake-up time and the current time. The screen turns on the power saving mode. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Select the desired option for wait (Diagram C). Touch to go to a higher level, or hold for two seconds to go to the Main menu. Figure B-13: Creating a Link Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Touch the desired link number and then Delete to delete the link. Confirm the query. Touch to go to a higher level, or hold for two seconds to go to the Main menu. Figure B-14: Deleting a Link B-10 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
Touch Autozero to carry out the zero balance of the measuring signal. Touch Scan Start button to start the scan. Touch Scan Out to output the scan data to the selected integrator output (RCA port on the back of the device). Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide B-11...
Figure B-19: Setup > Lamps T-const. Here a time constant can be selected from prescribed values from 0.1 s to 10.0 s, to smooth the analog output signal. Figure B-20: Setup > T-const. B-12 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
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100 nm/V. The scaling can be changed with the number keys that appear after touching the field. Note: For optimal linearity, a scaling of 100 nm/V is recommended. Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide B-13...
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Figure B-27: Setup > Event Setup > Date Touch the gray buttons next to Date and Time to set the date and time for the detector. Figure B-29: Setup > Date B-14 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide...
The return from standby mode is made by touching the touchscreen. The standby lamp goes out, and the device behaves as it would if turned on with the power switch. No calibration takes place, as the set wavelength has been fixed Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide B-15...
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