1100 DAD & MWD Reference Manual

Agilent 1100 Series
Diode Array and

Multiple Wavelength
Detectors
Reference Manual
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2 1100 Series DAD and MWD Reference Manual

In This Guide…
This manual contains information for using your Diode Array
and Multiple Wavelength Detectors.
1 Installing the Detector

How to install the detector
2 How to optmize the Detector

How to opimize the detector
3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions

The detector’s built-in troubleshooting and test functions
4 Repairing the Detector

Instructions on how to repair the detector
5 Identifying Parts and Materials

Detailed illustrations and listings for parts and materials
identification for the detector
6 Introduction to the Detector

An introduction to the detector, istrument overview, theory of
operation, external communication and internal connectors
7 Control Module Screens for Agilent 1100 DAD and MWD

This chapter is intended to introduce an operator to the screens
available for operation of the Agilent 1100 diode array detector
(DAD) and Agilent 1100 multiple wavelength detector (MWD)
with the Agilent 1100 control module.
8 Specifications
Performance specifications of the detector
Annex A Safety Information
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Contents
Site Requirements 14
Physical Specifications 16
Unpacking the Detector 17
Damaged Packaging 17
Delivery Checklist 17
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 20
Installing the Detector 22
Flow Connections to the Detector 25

Optimizing the Detector Performance 30
Optimization Overview 31
Optimizing for Sensitivity, Selectivity, Linearity and Dispersion 33
Flow Cell Path Length 33
Peak width (response time) 34
Sample and Reference Wavelength and Bandwidth 36
Slit Width 39
Optimizing Spectral Acquisition (DAD only) 42
Margin for Negative Absorbance 43
Optimizing Selectivity 44
Quantifying Coeluting Peaks by Peak Suppression 44
Ratio Qualifiers for Selective Detection of Compound
Classes 45

Overview of the Detector’s Indicators and Test Functions 50
Status Indicators 51
Power Supply Indicator 51
Detector Status Indicator 51
Error Messages 53
Timeout 54
Shutdown 55
Remote Timeout 56
Synchronization Lost 57
Leak 58
Leak Sensor Open 60
Leak Sensor Short 61
Compensation Sensor Open 62
Compensation Sensor Short 63
Fan Failed 64
Open Cover 65
Cover Violation 66
Visible Lamp Current 67
Visible Lamp Voltage 68
Communication Error 69
Calibration Values Invalid 70
Diode Current Leakage 71
Holmium Oxide Test Failed 72
UV Lamp Current 73
UV Lamp Voltage 74
UV Ignition Failed 75
UV Heater Current 76
New Messages with the G1315B and G1365B detectors 77
Module Type Changed 78
Illegal Value From Temperature Sensor Mounted On The Fan
Assembly 80

Illegal Value From „Air Inlet" Temperature Sensor 81
Heater Failed 82
Heater Power At Limit 83
Wavelength Recalibration 84
Test Functions 85
Holmium Oxide Test 85
Intensity Test 88
Cell Test 90
Dark-Current Test 91
Filter Test 93

Introduction into Repairing the Detector 96
Using the ESD Strap 98
Overview of the Repairing of the Detector 99
Simple Repairs 100
Exchanging a Lamp 101
Exchanging a Flow Cell 104
Repairing the Standard or Semi-Micro Flow Cell 107
Repairing the High Pressure Flow Cell 111
Replacing Capillaries on a Standard Flow Cell 113
Replacing Capillaries on a Semi-Micro and High Pressure Flow
Cell 118
500 nl Flow Cell - Replacing or Cleaning 121
Cleaning or Exchanging the Holmium Oxide Filter 125
Correcting Leaks 128
Replacing Leak Handling System Parts 129
Cleaning or Replacing Coupling Lens Assembly 130
Cleaning or Replacing Cell Support Window 133
Exchanging Internal Parts 136
Removing the Top Cover and Foam 138

Exchanging the Detector Main Board 141
Entering the Serial Number using the Control Module 144
Entering the Serial Number using the
Agilent ChemStation 145
Exchanging the Fan (G1315A/G1365A) 146
Replacing Fan Parts (G1315B/G1365B) 148
Removing the Optical Unit (G1315A/G1365A) 152
Removing the Optical Unit (G1315B/G1365B) 154
Exchanging the Source Lens (Achromat) Assembly 156
Replacing the Holmium Oxide Filter Motor 160
Exchanging the Power Supply 162
Exchanging the Leak Sensor 165
Replacing Status Light Pipe 168
Installing the Optical Unit (G1315A/G1365A) 169
Installing the Optical Unit (G1315B/G1365B) 171
Replacing the Foam and the Top Cover 173
Assembling the Main Cover 176
Replacing the Interface Board 177
Replacing the Detector’s Firmware 178

Overview of Main Assemblies 180
Optical Unit Assembly 182
Standard Flow Cell 184
Semi-Micro Flow Cell 186
High Pressure Flow Cell 188
500 nl Flow Cell 190
Fan Assembly Parts 192
Holmium Oxide Filter 193
Coupling Lens Assembly 194

Source Lens (Achromat) Assembly 195
Cell Support Assembly 196
Control Module 197
Sheet Metal Kit (G1315A/G1365A) 198
Sheet Metal Kit (G1315B/G1365B) 199
Plastic Parts 200
Foam Parts 201
Power and Status Light Pipes 202
Leak Parts 203
Accessory Kit 204
Cable Overview 206
Analog Cables 208
Remote Cables 211
BCD Cables 216
Auxiliary Cable 218
CAN Cable 219
External Contact Cable 220
RS-232 Cable Kit 221
LAN Cables 222

Introduction to the Detector 224
Optical System Overview 225
Electrical Connections 228
Instrument Layout 230
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 231
EMF Counters 231

Using the EMF Counters 231
Electronics 232
Detector Main Board (DAM/MWM) 233
Firmware Description 241
Firmware Updates 242
Raw Data Conversion to Absorbance 243
Rawdata File 246
Peak Detector 246
Spectra Acquisition Modes (DAD only) 247
Optional Interface Boards 248
BCD Board 248
LAN Board 249
Interfaces 250
Analog Signal Output 251
GPIB Interface 251
CAN Interface 251
Remote Interface 251
RS-232C 253
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch 254
GPIB Default Addresses 255
Communication Settings for RS-232C Communication 255
Forced Cold Start Settings 257
Stay-Resident Settings 257
The Main Power Supply Assembly 259

Major keys on the Agilent 1100 Control Module 262
Control Module - Unsupported Module 263
Screens available from the Analysis screen 264

Screens available from the System screen 274
Screens available from the Records screen 276
Diagnostics and Tests 282
8 Specifications
Performance Specifications 288
A Safety Information
General Safety Information 292
Lithium Batteries Information 295
Disposal of Mercury from Deuterium Lamp 296
Radio Interference 297
Sound Emission 298
UV-Radiation 299
Solvent Information 300
Declaration of Conformity for HOX2 Filter 302
Aligent Technologies on Internet 303
Index

Agilent 1100 Series Diode Array and Multiple Wavelength Detectors
Reference Manual
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Installing the Detector
Site Requirements 14
Physical Specifications 16
Unpacking the Detector 17
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 20
Flow Connections to the Detector 25
Agilent Technologies 13
Site Requirements
A suitable environment is important to ensure optimal performance of the

detector.
Power Consideration
The detector power supply has wide ranging capabilities and accepts any line
voltage in the range mentioned in Table 1. Consequently, there is no voltage
selector in the rear of the detector. There are also no externally accessible
fuses, because automatic electronic fuses are implemented in the power
supply.
To disconnect the detector from line, unplug the power cord. The power supply still
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uses some power, even if the power switch on the front panel is turned off.
Shock hazard or damage of your instrumentation can result, if the devices are
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connected to a line voltage higher than specified.
Power Cords
Different power cords are offered as options with the detector. The female end
of all power cords is identical. It plugs into the power-input socket at the rear
of the detector. The male end of each power cord is different and designed to
match the wall socket of a particular country or region.
Never operate your instrumentation from a power outlet that has no ground
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connection. Never use a power cord other than the Agilent Technologies power cord
designed for your region.
Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Agilent Technologies to ensure
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proper functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations.

Bench Space
The detector dimensions and weight (see Table 1) allows you to place the
detector on almost any desk or laboratory bench. It needs an additional 2.5 cm
(1.0 inches) of space on either side and approximately 8 cm (3.1 inches) in the
rear for air circulation and electric connections.
If the bench should carry a Agilent 1100 Series system, make sure that the
bench is designed to bear the weight of all modules.
The detector should be operated in a horizontal position.
Environment
Your detector will work within the specifications at ambient temperatures and
relative humidity described in Table 1.
ASTM drift tests require a temperature change below 2 ∞C/hour (3.6 ∞F/hour)
over one hour period. Our published drift specification (refer also to
“Performance Specifications" on page 288) is based on these conditions.
Larger ambient temperature changes will result in larger drift.
Better drift performance depends on better control of the temperature
fluctuations. To realize the highest performance, minimize the frequency and
the amplitude of the temperature changes to below 1 ∞C/hour (1.8 ∞F/hour).
Turbulences around one minute or less can be ignored.
Do not store, ship or use your detector under conditions where temperature
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fluctuations could cause condensation within the detector. Condensation will damage
the system electronics. If your detector was shipped in cold weather, leave it in its box
and allow it to warm up slowly to room temperature to avoid condensation.

Physical Specifications
Table 1 Physical Specifications
Type Specification Comments
Weight 11.5 kg (26 lbs)
Dimensions 345 × 435 × 140 mm

(width × depth × height) (13.5 × 17 × 5.5 inches)
Line voltage 100 – 120 or 220 – 240 VAC, ± 10 % Wide-ranging capability
Line frequency 50 or 60 Hz ± 5 %
Power consumption (G1315/65B) 300 VA / 125 W / 427 BTU Maximum
Ambient operating temperature 0 – 55 ∞C (32 – 131 ∞F) .
Ambient non-operating temperature -40 – 70 ∞C (-4 – 158 ∞F)
Humidity < 95%, at 25 – 40 ∞C (77 – 104 ∞F) Non-condensing
Operating altitude Up to 2000 m (6500 ft)
Non-operating altitude Up to 4600 m (14950 ft) For storing the detector
Safety standards: IEC, CSA, UL, EN Installation category II, pollution degree 2

Unpacking the Detector
Damaged Packaging
If the delivery packaging shows signs of external damage, please call your
Agilent Technologies sales and service office immediately. Inform your service
representative that the detector may have been damaged during shipment.
If there are signs of damage, please do not attempt to install the detector.
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Delivery Checklist
Ensure all parts and materials have been delivered with the detector. The
delivery checklist is shown below. Please report missing or damaged parts to
your local Agilent Technologies sales and service office.
Table 2 Detector Checklist
Description Quantity
Detector 1
Power cable 1
UV-lamp (Part number 5181-1530) 1
CAN cable (Part number 5181-1516) 1
Flow cell As ordered
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Accessory kit (see Table 3) 1

Detector Accessory Kit Contents
Table 3 Accessory Kit Contents (Part Number G1315-68705)
Description Part Number Quantity
Teflon Tubing flexible i.d. 0.8 mm (flow cell to waste), 5062-2462 2m

re-order 5 m
Corrugated tubing (to waste), re-order 5 m 5062-2463 1.2 m
Fitting male PEEK 0100-1516 2
Capillary column-detector G1315-87311 1

380 mm lg, 0.17 mm i.d. includes:
Ferrule front SST 0100-0043 2
Ferrule back SST 0100-0044 2
Fitting SST 79814-22406 2
Hex key set 1 – 5 mm 8710-0641 1
Wrench open end 1/4 – 5/16 inch 8710-0510 1
Wrench open end 4 mm 8710-1534 1
ESD wrist strap 9300-1408 1
Fitting male
PEEK
Tubing
Figure 1 Waste Tubing Parts

Ferrule front
This side is
Ferrule back
preinstalled
Fitting male SST
Capillary
Figure 2 Inlet Capillary (Column-Detector) Parts

Optimizing the Stack Configuration
If your detector is part of a complete Agilent 1100 Series system, you can ensure
optimum performance by installing the following configuration. This configuration
optimizes the system flow path, ensuring minimum delay volume.
Solvent cabinet
Vacuum degasser
Pump
Control module
Autosampler
Column compartment
Detector
Figure 3 Recommended Stack Configuration (Front View)

Remote cable
CAN Bus cable
CAN Bus cable
AC power
Analog
signal to
recorder
GPIB or LAN
to LC
ChemStation
Figure 4 Recommended Stack Configuration (Rear View)

Installing the Detector
Preparations Locate bench space

Provide power connections
Unpack the detector
Parts required Detector
Power cord, for other cables see below and “Cable Overview" on page 206
ChemStation and/or Control Module G1323A/B
1 Install the LAN interface board in the detector (if required), see “Replacing
the Interface Board" on page 177.
2 Install theUV-lamp into the DAD, see “Exchanging a Lamp" on page 101.
3 Place the detector in the stack or on the bench in a horizontal position.
4 Ensure the line power switch at the front of the detector is OFF.
Status indicator
green/yellow/red
Line power switch

with green light
Figure 5 Front View of Detector
5 Connect the power cable to the power connector at the rear of the detector.
6 Connect the CAN cable to other Agilent 1100 Series modules.
7 If a Agilent ChemStation is the controller, connect either

• the GPIB cable to the detector or

• the LAN connection to the LAN interface board in the detector.
8 Connect the analog cable(s) (optional).
9 Connect the APG remote cable (optional) for non-Agilent 1100 Series
instruments.
10 Turn on power by pushing the button at the lower left hand side of the
detector. The status LED should be green.
Security lever
Interface board
Analog signal
APG remote
RS-232C
CAN GPIB Power

Configuration switch
Figure 6 Rear View of Detector
The detector is turned on when the line power switch is pressed and the green indicator
NO TE lamp is illuminated. The detector is turned off when the line power switch is protruding and
the green light is off.
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uses some power, even if the power switch at the front panel is turned off.

The detector was shipped with default configuration settings. To change these settings see
NO TE “Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch" on page 254.

Flow Connections to the Detector
Preparations Detector is installed in the LC system.

Parts required Other modules
Parts from accessory kit, see“Detector Accessory Kit Contents" on page 18.
Two wrenches 1/4 – 5/16 inch for capillary connections
When working with solvents please observe appropriate safety procedures (for
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example, 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.
The flow cell is shipped with a filling of isopropanol (also recommended when the
NO TE instrument and/or flow cell is shipped to another location). This is to avoid breakage due to
subambient conditions.
1 Press the release buttons and remove the front cover to 2 Press the release button and open the flow cell door.
gain access to the flow cell area.

3 Insert the flow cell and install the capillaries to the 4 If another Agilent 1100 Series module is positioned on top
capillary holder (top is inlet, bottom is outlet). of the detector, route the tubing assembly waste from the
accessory kit behind the capillary holder and connect the
top end to the other module’s waste outlet.
To other module
To waste
5 Assemble the column-detector capillary from the 6 Connect the newly assembled fitting of the capillary to the
accessory kit. One side is already factory-assembled top fitting holder and the other end to the column.
Pre-assembled

7 Assemble the waste tubing from the accessory kit. 8 Connect the waste tubing to the bottom fitting holder and
a waste tubing to the leak outlet.
9 Remove the flow cell and establish a flow and observe for 10 Insert the flow cell, close the cover and replace the front
leaks. cover.
The installation of the detector is now complete.


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How to optmize the Detector
Optimizing the Detector Performance 30
Optimization Overview 31
Optimizing for Sensitivity, Selectivity, Linearity and Dispersion 33
Optimizing Selectivity 44
Optimizing the Detector Performance

The detector has a variety of parameters that can be used to optimize
performance. Depending on whether signal or spectral data need to be
optimized, different settings are recommended. The following sections
describe optimization for:
• signal sensitivity, selectivity and linearity,
• spectral sensitivity and resolution (DAD only), and
• disk space required for storing data.
The information in this chapter should be seen as a basic introduction to diode array
NO TE detector technics. Some of these technics may not be available in the instrument firmware
or the user interfaces (Control Module and/or Agilent Chemstation).
How to Get the Best Detector Performance

The information below will guide you on how to get the best detector
performance. Follow these rules as a start for new applications. It gives
rules-of-thumb for optimizing detector parameters.

How to optmize the Detector 2
Optimization Overview
Table 4 Optimization Overview
Parameter Impact
1 Selection of flow cell • peak resolution versus sensitivity

• Choose flow cell according to used column, see Figure 7.
2 Connection of flow cell • chromatographic resolution
• For flow rates from 0.5 ml/min connect column using the
zero-dead-volume fittings of the detector.
• For small column i.d. (e.g 1 mm) the inlet capillary of the micro flow
cell can be connected directly to the column.
3 Setting the peak width (response time) • peak resolution versus sensitivity versus
• Use peak width according Figure 7 as starting point. disk space
• Set the peak-width close to the width of a narrow peak of interest in
your chromatogram.
4 Setting wavelength and bandwidth
• Sample wavelength:
• Never miss a peak by the use of a browser wavelength like 250 nm • sensitivity versus selectivity
with 100 nm bandwidth.
• Select specific wavelength with reduced bandwidth if you need
selectivity, e.g. 250,10 nm and 360,100 nm as reference wavelength.
• Set the sample wavelength to a peak or valley in the spectrum to get • sensitivity versus linearity
best linearity for high concentrations.
• Reference wavelength:
• Select the reference wavelength with broad bandwidth (30...100 nm) • baseline drift due to RI effects.
wavelength range where your analytes have little or no absorbance
(e.g. sample at 254 nm, reference at 320 nm).
5 Setting the slit width

• Use 4 nm slit for normal applications. • spectral resolution, sensitivity and
• Use narrow slit (e.g 1 nm) if your analytes have narrow absorbance linearity.
bands and for high concentrations.
• Use a wide slit (e.g. 16 nm) to detect very low concentrations.

Table 4 Optimization Overview, continued
Parameter Impact
• Optimizing spectral acquisition (DAD only)

• Select spectra acquisition mode according to your needs (see
“Options for storing spectra" on page 42).
• Set the spectral wavelength range (for colorless samples 190...400 nm
is sufficient).
• Set step to 4 nm for normal use; set small step (and slit width) if high
resolution of spectra with fine structure is wanted.
Typical column Typical peak Recommended flow cell

length width
T<= 5 cm 0.025 min 500 nl

flow cell
10 cm 0.05 min Semi-mirco High pressure

flow cell flow cell for
pressures
20 cm 0.1 min Standard above 100 bar
flow cell
>= 40 cm 0.2 min
Typical flow 0.01 ... 0.2 0.2 ... 0.4 0.4 ... 0.4 1 ... 2 ml/min 0.01 ... 5
rate ml/min ml/min ml/min ml/min
Internal column diameter 0.5 ... 1 mm 2.1 mm 3.0 mm 4.6 mm
Figure 7 Choosing a Flow Cell

Optimizing for Sensitivity, Selectivity, Linearity and Dispersion
Flow Cell Path Length

Lambert-Beer’s law shows a linear relationship between the flow cell path
length and absorbance.
I
bsorbance = ñ log T = log ---0- = ε ⋅ C ⋅ d
I
where
T is the transmission, defined as the quotient of the intensity of the
transmitted light I divided by the intensity of the incident light, I0,
ε is the extinction coefficient, which is a characteristic of a given substance
under a precisely-defined set of conditions of wavelength, solvent,
temperature and other parameters,
C is the concentration of the absorbing species (usually in g/l or mg/l), and
d is the path length of the cell used for the measurement.
Therefore, flow cells with longer path lengths yield higher signals. Although
noise usually increases little with increasing path length, there is a gain in
signal-to-noise ratio. For example, in Figure 8 the noise increased by less than
10 % but a 70 % increase in signal intensity was achieved by increasing the
path length from 6 mm to 10 mm.
When increasing the path length, the cell volume usually increases — in our
example from 5 – 13 µl. Typically, this causes more peak dispersion. As
Figure 8 demonstrates, this did not affect the resolution in the gradient
separation in our example.
As a rule-of-thumb the flow cell volume should be about 1/3 of the peak
volume at half height. To determine the volume of your peaks, take the peak
width as reported in the integration results multiply it by the flow rate and
divide it by 3).

Analysis of pesticide standard
6-mm optical path length

Absorbance
10-mm optical path length
Time (min)
Figure 8 Influence of Cell Path Length on Signal Height
Traditionally LC analysis with UV detectors is based on comparing

measurements with internal or external standards. To check photometric
accuracy of the Agilent 1100 DAD/MWD it is necessary to have more precise
information on path lengths of the flow cells.
The correct response is:
expected response * correction factor
Please find below the details of the Agilent 1100 DAD/MWD flow cells:
Table 5 Correction factors for Agilent 1100 DAD/MWD flow cells
Flow cell type Cell volume Part number Path length Path length Correction
(nominal) (actual) factor
Standard flow cell 13 µl G1315-60012 10 mm 9.80 ± 0.07 mm 10/9.8
Semi-micro flow cell 5 µl G1315-60011 6 mm 5.80 ± 0.07 mm 6/5.8
500 Nanoliter flow cell kit 0.5 µl G1315-68714 10 mm 10.00 ± 0.02 mm 10/10
High Pressure flow cell 1.7 µl G1315-60015 6 mm 5.75 ± 0.07 mm 6/5.75
Peak width (response time)

Response time describes how fast the detector signal follows a sudden change
of absorbance in the flow cell. The detector uses digital filters to adapt
response time to the width of the peaks in your chromatogram. These filters

do not affect peak area nor peak symmetry. When set correctly, such filters
reduce baseline noise significantly (see Figure 9), but reduce peak height only
slightly. In addition, these filters reduce the data rate to allow optimum
integration and display of your peaks and to minimize disk space required to
store chromatograms and spectra.
Unfiltered
Response time 0.05 min
Response time 0.1 min
Figure 9 Influence of Response Time on Signal and Noise
Figure 6 lists the filter choices of the detector. To get optimum results, set
peak width as close as possible to a narrow peak of interest in your
chromatogram. Response time will the be approximately 1/3 of the peak
width, resulting in less than 5 % peak-height reduction and less than 5 %
additional peak dispersion. Decreasing the peak width setting in the detector
will result in less than 5 % gain in peak height but baseline noise will increase
by a factor of 1.4 for a factor of 2 response-time reduction. Increasing peak
width (response time) by factor of two from the recommended setting
(over-filtering) will reduce peak height by about 20 % and reduce baseline
noise by a factor of 1.4. This gives you the best possible signal-to-noise ratio,
but may affect peak resolution.
Table 6 Peak Width — Response Time — Data Rate
Peak Width Response Time Data Rate
0.01 min 0.2 s 20 Hz
0.02 min 0.5 s 10 Hz
0.05 min 1.0 s 5 Hz

Table 6 Peak Width — Response Time — Data Rate, continued
Peak Width Response Time Data Rate
0.10 min 2.0 s 2.5 Hz
0.20 min 4.0 s 1.25 Hz
0.40 min 8.0 s 0.6 Hz
0.80 min 16.0 s 0.3 Hz
Sample and Reference Wavelength and Bandwidth

The detector measures absorbance simultaneously at wavelengths from 190 to
950 nm. Two lamps provide good sensitivity over the whole wavelength range.
The deuterium discharge lamp provides the energy for the UV range (190 to
400 nm) and the tungsten lamp emits light from 400 to 950 nm for the visible
and short wave near infrared.
If you know little about the analytes in your sample, use both lamps and store
all spectra over the full wavelength range. This provides full information but
fills up your disk space rather quickly. Spectra can be used to check a peak’s
purity and identity. Spectral information is also useful to optimize wavelength
settings for your chromatographic signal.
The detector can compute and store at run time up to 5 signals with these
properties:
• sample wavelength, the center of a wavelength band with the width of
sample bandwidth (BW), and optionally
• reference wavelength, the center of a wavelength band with the width of
reference bandwidth.
The signals comprises a series of data points over time, with the average
absorbance in the sample wavelength band minus the average absorbance of
the reference wavelength band.
Signal A in the detector default method is set to sample 250,100, reference
360,100, that is, the average absorbance from 200 – 300 nm minus the average
absorbance from 300 – 400 nm. As all analytes show higher absorbance at
200 – 300 nm than at 300 – 400 nm, this signal will show you virtually every
compound which can be detected by UV absorbance.

Many compounds show absorbance bands in the spectrum. Figure 10 shows

the spectrum of anisic acid as an example.
To optimize for lowest possible detectable concentrations of anisic acid, set
the sample wavelength to the peak of the absorbance band (that is, 252 nm)
and the sample bandwidth to the width of the absorbance band (that is,
30 nm). A reference of 360,100 is adequate. Anisic acid does not absorb in this
range.
If you work with high concentrations, you may get better linearity above
1.5 AU by setting the sample wavelength to a valley in the spectrum, like
225 nm for anisic acid.
Anisic acid
sample wavelength 252 nm
Absorbance (mAU)
Reference bandwidth 100 nm
30 nm
bandwidth
Reference wavelength 360
Wavelength (nm)
Figure 10 Optimization of Wavelength Setting
A wide bandwidth has the advantage of reducing noise by averaging over a

wavelength range — compared to a 4 nm bandwidth, the baseline noise is
reduced by a factor of approximately 2.5, whereas the signal is about 75 % of a
4-nm wide band. The signal-to-noise ratio for a 30 nm bandwidth is twice that
for a 4-nm bandwidth in our example.

Bandwidth
30 nm
12 nm
4 nm
Figure 11 Influence of Bandwidth on Signal and Noise
Because the detector averages absorbance values that are calculated for each
wavelength, using a wide bandwidth does not negatively impact linearity.
The use of a reference wavelength is highly recommended to further reduce
baseline drift and wander induced by room temperature fluctuations or
refractive index changes during a gradient.
An example of the reduction of baseline drifts is shown in Figure 12 for
PTH-amino acids. Without a reference wavelength, the chromatogram drifts
downwards due to refractive index changes induced by the gradient. This is
almost completely eliminated by using a reference wavelength. With this
technique, PTH-amino acids can be quantified in the low picomole range even
in a gradient analysis.

PTH-ASN
PTH-PHE
1 pmol each
PTH-PRO
PTH-ALA
PTH-ARG
Wavelength
267 nm
Reference 380 nm
Wavelength
267 nm
No reference
Time (min)
Grad.: 0.02 m KH2PO4/ACN from 12% ACN to 45% ACN in 12 min
Figure 12 Gradient Analysis of PTH-Amino Acids (1 pmol each), with and without Refer-
ence
Slit Width
The detector has a variable slit at the entrance of the spectrograph. This is an
effective tool to adapt the detector to changing demand of different analytical
problems.
A narrow slit provides spectral resolution for analytes with very fine
structures in the absorbance spectrum. An example of such a spectrum is
benzene. The five main absorbance bands (fingers) are only 2.5 nm wide and
just 6 nm apart from each other.

16 nm
4 nm
1 nm
Figure 13 Benzene at 1, 4 and 16 nm slit width
A wide slit uses more of the light shining through the flow cell. This gives
lower baseline noise as shown in Figure 14.
Slit width 1 nm
Slit width 4 nm
Slit width 16 nm
Figure 14 Influence of the Slit Width on Baseline Noise
However, with a wider slit, the spectrograph’s optical resolution (its ability to
distinguish between different wavelengths) diminishes. Any photodiode
receives light within a range of wavelength determined by the slit width. This
explains why the fine spectral structure of benzene disappears when using a
16-nm wide slit.
Furthermore, the absorbance is no longer strictly linear with concentration
for wavelengths at a steep slope of a compound’s spectrum.

Substances with fine structures and steep slopes like benzene are very rare.
In most cases the width of absorbance bands in the spectrum is more like
30 nm as with anisic acid (see Figure 10).
In most situations, a slit width of 4 nm will give the best results.
Use a narrow slit (1 or 2 nm) if you want to identify compounds with fine
spectral structures or if you need to quantify at high concentrations
(> 1000 mAU) with a wavelength at the slope of the spectrum. Signals with a
wide bandwidth can be used to reduce baseline noise. Because (digital)
bandwidth is computed as average of absorbance, there is no impact on
linearity.
Use a wide (8 or 16 nm) slit when your sample contains very small
concentrations. Always use signals with bandwidth at least as wide as the slit
width.

Optimizing Spectral Acquisition (DAD only)

Storage of all spectra consumes a lot of disk space. It is very useful to have all
spectra available during optimization of a method or when analyzing unique
samples. However when running many samples of the same type, the large size
of data files with all spectra may become a burden. The detector provides
functions to reduce the amount of data, yet retaining the relevant spectral
information.
Options for storing spectra
None Store signals only. No peak purity checks nor library search
features can be used for samples analyzed with this setting.
Apex Only one spectrum per peak is stored; a peak must be higher than
the value entered in Threshold (see below).
Apex + baseline Stores spectra for peaks > threshold at the top and at baseline
before and after each peak recommended minimum to do library
searches with baseline corrected spectra.
Apex + slope +baseline Add spectra at the up and down slope; required to do a minimum
peak purity check.
All in peak All spectra during all peak > Threshold are stored; required for a full
peak purity check.
Every 2nd spectrum Only every second spectrum is stored, occupying only half the disk
space.
All All spectra are stored.
Range
Only the wavelength range where the compounds in your sample absorb
contains information that is useful for purity checks and library searches.
Reducing the spectrum storage range saves disk space.
Step
Most substances have broad absorbance bands. Display of spectra, peak purity
and library search works best if a spectrum contains 5 to 10 data points per
width of the absorbance bands. For anisic acid (the example used before) a
step of 4 nm would be sufficient. However a step of 2 nm gives a better display
of the spectrum.

Threshold
Sets the peak detector. Only spectra from peaks higher than threshold will be
stored when a peak-controlled storage mode is selected.
Margin for Negative Absorbance

The detector adjusts its gain during balance such that the baseline may drift
slightly negative (about -100 mAU). In some special case, for example, when
gradient with absorbing solvents are used, the baseline may drift to more
negative values.
Only for such cases, increase the margin for negative absorbance to avoid
overflow of the analog-to-digital converter.

Optimizing Selectivity
Quantifying Coeluting Peaks by Peak Suppression

In chromatography, two compounds may often elute together. A conventional
dual-signal detector can only detect and quantify both compounds
independently from each other if their spectra do not overlap. However, in
most cases this is highly unlikely.
With a dual-channel detector based on diode-array technology, quantifying
two compounds is possible even when both compounds absorb over the whole
wavelength range. The procedure is called peak suppression or signal
subtraction. As an example, the analysis of hydrochlorothiazide in the
presence of caffeine is described. If hydrochlorothiazide is analyzed in
biological samples, there is always a risk that caffeine is present which might
interfere chromatographically with hydrochlorothiazide. As the spectra in
Figure 15 show, hydrochlorothiazide is best detected at 222 nm, where
caffeine also shows significant absorbance. It would therefore be impossible,
with a conventional variable wavelength detector, to detect
hydrochlorothiazide quantitatively when caffeine is present.
WL1 (204 nm, caffeine)

WL2 (222 nm, hydrochlorothiazide
WL3 (260 nm, reference to suppress
hydrochlorothiazide
WL4 (282 nm, reference to suppress caffeine
WL3 WL4
WL1 WL2
Wavelength (nm)
Figure 15 Wavelength Selection for Peak Suppression

With a UV-visible detector based on a diode array and the correct choice of a
reference wavelength setting, quantitative detection is possible. To suppress
caffeine, the reference wavelength must be set to 282 nm. At this wavelength,
caffeine shows exactly the same absorbance as at 222 nm. When the
absorbance values are subtracted from each another, any indication of the
presence of caffeine is eliminated. In the same way, hydrochlorothiazide can
be suppressed if caffeine is to be quantified. In this case the wavelength is set
to 204 nm and the reference wavelength to 260 nm. Figure 16 shows the
chromatographic results of the peak suppression technique.
The trade-off for this procedure is a loss in sensitivity. The sample signal
decreases by the absorbance at the reference wavelength relative to the signal
wavelength. Sensitivity may be decreased by as much as 10–30 %.
Hydrochlorothiazide Hydrochlorothiazide
and caffeine and caffeine
Wavelength 204 nm Wavelength 222 nm
No reference No reference
Hydrochlorothiazide Caffeine suppressed

suppressed
Wavelength 204 nm Wavelength 222 nm
Reference 260 nm Reference 282 nm
Time (min) Time (min)
Figure 16 Peak Suppression Using Reference Wavelength
Ratio Qualifiers for Selective Detection of Compound Classes

Ratio qualifiers can be used where, in a complex sample, only one particular
class needs to be analyzed — a parent drug and its metabolites in a biological
sample, for example. Another example is the selective analysis of derivatives
after pre or postcolumn derivatization. Specifying a signal ratio that is typical
for the sample class is one way of selectively plotting only those peaks that are
of interest. The signal output remains at zero so long as the ratio is out of the

user-specified ratio range. When the ratio falls within the range, the signal
output corresponds to the normal absorbance, giving single, clear peaks on a
flat baseline. An example is shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18.
Select 2 characteristic
wavelengths
Signal = WL1/WL2 20%
o-Terphenyl
Scaled
Biphenyl
WL2 WL1
Wavelength (nm)
Figure 17 Wavelength Selection for Ratio Qualifiers
Signals at 250 nm
Biphenyl
o-Terphenyl
No selectivity
With ratio qualifier

250/222 nm = 3.5 20%
Time (min)
Figure 18 Selectivity by Ratio Qualifiers
In a four-component mixture, only biphenyl was recorded. The other three

peaks were suppressed because they did not meet the ratio-qualifier criterion
and therefore the output was set to zero. The characteristic wavelengths
249 nm (λ1) and 224 nm (λ2) were found from the spectra shown in Figure 17.

The ratio range was set at 2 – 2.4 (2.2 ±10%). Only when the ratio between 249
and 224 nm was within this range, is the signal plotted. Of all four peaks, only
the third fulfilled the criterion (Figure 18). The others were not plotted.


Reference Manual
3
Troubleshooting and Test Functions
Overview of the Detector’s Indicators and Test Functions 50
Status Indicators 51
Error Messages 53
Wavelength Recalibration 84
Test Functions 85
This chapter describes the detector’s built in troubleshooting and test

functions.
Overview of the Detector’s Indicators and Test Functions
Status Indicators
The detector is provided with two status indicators which indicate the
operational state (prerun, run, and error states) of the detector. The status
indicators provide a quick visual check of the operation of the detector (see
page 51).
Error Messages
In the event of an electronic, mechanical or hydraulic failure, the detector
generates an error message in the user interface. For each message, a short
description of the failure, a list of probable causes of the problem, and a list of
suggested actions to fix the problem are provided (see “Error Messages" on
page 53).
Wavelength Recalibration
Wavelength recalibration is recommended after repair of internal components,
and on a regular basis to ensure correct operation of the detector. The
detector uses the deuterium alpha and beta emission lines for wavelength
calibration (see “Wavelength Recalibration" on page 84).
Test Functions
A series of test functions are available for troubleshooting and operational
verification after exchanging internal components (see “Test Functions" on
page 85).

Troubleshooting and Test Functions 3
Status Indicators
Two status indicators are located on the front of the detector. The lower left
indicates the power supply status, the upper right indicates the detector
status.
Status indicator
green/yellow/red
Line power switch

with green light
Figure 19 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.
Detector Status Indicator

The detector status indicator indicates one of four possible detector
conditions:
• When the status indicator is OFF (and power switch light is on), the
detector is in a prerun condition, and is ready to begin an analysis.
• A green status indicator, indicates the detector is performing an analysis
(run mode).

• A yellow indicator indicates a not-ready condition. The detector is in a

not-ready state when it is waiting for a specific condition to be reached or
completed (for example, immediately after changing a set point), or while a
self-test procedure is running.
• An error condition is indicated when the status indicator is red. An error
condition indicates the detector has detected an internal problem which
affects correct operation of the detector. Usually, an error condition
requires attention (e.g. leak, defective internal components). An error
condition always interrupts the analysis.

Error Messages
Error messages are displayed in the user interface when an electronic,
mechanical, or hydraulic (flow path) failure occurs which requires attention
before the analysis can be continued (for example, repair, or exchange of
consumables is necessary). In the event of such a failure, the red status
indicator at the front of the detector is switched on, and an entry is written
into the detector logbook.
This section describes the meaning of detector error messages, and provides
information on probable causes and suggested actions how to recover from
error conditions.

Timeout
The timeout threshold was exceeded.
Probable Causes
• The analysis was completed successfully, and the timeout function switched
off the pump as requested.
• A not-ready state was present during a sequence or multiple-injection run
for a period longer than the timeout threshold.
Suggested Actions
✔ Check the logbook for the occurrence and source of a not-ready condition.
Restart the analysis where required.

Shutdown
An external instrument has generated a shut-down signal (through CAN or
REMOTE lines).
The detector continually monitors the remote input connectors for status
signals. A LOW signal input on pin 4 of the remote connector generates the
error message.
Probable Causes
• Leak detected in an external instrument with a remote connection to the
system.
• Shut-down in an external instrument with a remote connection to the
system.
• The degasser failed to generate sufficient vacuum for solvent degassing.
Suggested Actions
✔ Fix the leak in the external instrument before restarting the pump.
✔ Check external instruments for a shut-down condition.
✔ Check the degasser for an error condition. Refer to the Reference Manual
for the Aligent 1100 Series vacuum degasser.

Remote Timeout
A not-ready condition is still present on the remote input.
When an analysis is started, the system expects all not-ready conditions (e.g. a
not-ready condition during detector balance) to switch to run conditions
within one minute of starting the analysis. If a not-ready condition is still
present on the remote line after one minute the error message is generated.
Probable Causes
• Not-ready condition in one of the instruments connected to the remote line.
• Defective remote cable.
• Defective components in the instrument showing the not-ready condition.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the instrument showing the not-ready condition is installed
correctly, and is set up correctly for analysis.
✔ Exchange the remote cable.
✔ Check the instrument for defects (refer to the instrument’s reference
documentation).

Synchronization Lost
During an analysis, the internal synchronization or communication between
one or more of the modules in the system has failed.
The system processors continually monitor the system configuration. If one or
more of the modules is no longer recognized as being connected to the system,
the error message is generated.
Probable Causes
• CAN cable disconnected.
• Defective CAN cable.
• Defective main board in another module.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure all the CAN cables are connected correctly.
✔ Switch off the system. Restart the system, and determine which module or
modules are not recognized by the system.
✔ Ensure all CAN cables are installed correctly.

Leak
A leak was detected in the detector.
The signals from the two temperature sensors (leak sensor and
board-mounted temperature-compensation sensor) are used by the leak
algorithm to determine whether a leak is present. When a leak occurs, the leak
sensor is cooled by the solvent. This changes the resistance of the leak sensor
which is sensed by the leak-sensor circuit on the detector main board.
Probable Causes
• Loose fittings.
• Broken capillary.
• Leaking flow cell.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure all fittings are tight.
✔ Exchange defective capillaries.
✔ Exchange flow cell components.
Additional Information
Detector leak error may be caused by the Aligent 1100 sampler. In each
sampler injection sequence, step# 2 ejects the mobile phase stored in the
metering head during the previous injection. This mobile phase is ejected
through the short plastic tube connected to port# 4 of the sampler switching
valve. The output of port# 4 is integrated into the sampler's contingency leak
drain system, which eventually terminates in the leak pan of the bottom
module of the stack - the detector. With normal injection volumes and run
times, the output of port# 4 is small, and evaporates right in the sampler leak
pan. However, the output of port# 4 is significant, and a substantial volume of
ejected mobile phase reaches the detector leak pan.
There are two possible fixes. Select the one which is most convenient.
1 The waste drain plumbing orientation, shown in step 4 on page 26,
eliminates the possibility of any leak drainage from above reaching the
detector leak pan. The leak drain for the detector can be connected to the
detector's leak drain fitting, and taken to waste separately.
2 If it is desired that the system has only one leak drain tube, then it's
possible in increase the length of the small plastic tube which is connected

to port# 4 of the sampler switching valve. This tube can then be taken to
waste separately. The tube which normally serves as the detector cell outlet
tube can be used for this purpose.

Leak Sensor Open

The leak sensor in the detector has failed (open circuit).
The current through the leak sensor is dependent on temperature. A leak is
detected when solvent cools the leak sensor, causing the leak sensor current to
change within defined limits. If the current falls outside the lower limit, the
error message is generated.
Probable Causes
• Leak sensor not connected to the detector main board.
• Defective leak sensor.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the leak sensor is connected correctly.
✔ Exchange the leak sensor.

Leak Sensor Short

The leak sensor in the detector has failed (short circuit).
The current through the leak sensor is dependent on temperature. A leak is
detected when solvent cools the leak sensor, causing the leak sensor current to
change within defined limits. If the current increases above the upper limit,
Probable Causes
• Defective leak sensor.
Suggested Actions
✔ Exchange the leak sensor.

Compensation Sensor Open

The ambient-compensation sensor (NTC) on the detector main board in the
detector has failed (open circuit).
The resistance across the temperature compensation sensor (NTC) on the
detector main board is dependent on ambient temperature. The change in
resistance is used by the leak circuit to compensate for ambient temperature
changes. If the resistance across the sensor increases above the upper limit,
Probable Causes
• Defective detector main board.
Suggested Actions
✔ Exchange the detector main board.

Compensation Sensor Short

The ambient-compensation sensor (NTC) on the detector main board in the
detector has failed (short circuit).
The resistance across the temperature compensation sensor (NTC) on the
detector main board is dependent on ambient temperature. The change in
resistance is used by the leak circuit to compensate for ambient temperature
changes. If the resistance across the sensor falls below the lower limit, the
Probable Causes
Suggested Actions

Fan Failed
The cooling fan in the detector has failed.
The hall sensor on the fan shaft is used by the detector main board to monitor
the fan speed. If the fan speed falls below two revolutions/second for more
than five seconds, the error message is generated.
Probable Causes
• Fan cable disconnected.
• Defective fan.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the fan is connected correctly.
✔ Exchange fan.

Open Cover
The top foam has been removed.
The sensor on the detector main board detects when the top foam is in place.
If the foam is removed, the fan is switched off, and the error message is
generated.
Probable Causes
• The top foam was removed during operation.
• Foam not activating the sensor.
Suggested Actions
✔ Replace the top foam.
✔ Exchange the foam.

Cover Violation
The top foam has been removed.
The sensor on the detector main board detects when the top foam is in place.
If the foam is removed while the lamps are on (or if an attempt is made to
switch on the lamps with the foam removed), the lamps are switched off, and
Probable Causes
• The top foam was removed during operation.
• Foam not activating the sensor.
Suggested Actions
✔ Replace the top foam.
✔ Exchange the foam.

Visible Lamp Current

The visible lamp current is missing.
The processor continually monitors the lamp current during operation. If the
current falls below the lower current limit, the error message is generated.
Probable Causes
• Visible lamp disconnected.
• Defective visible lamp.
• Defective power supply.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the visible lamp connector is seated firmly.
✔ Exchange the visible lamp.
✔ Exchange the power supply.

Visible Lamp Voltage

The visible lamp voltage is missing.
The processor continually monitors the voltage across the lamp during
operation. If the lamp voltage falls below the lower limit, the error message is
generated.
Probable Causes
Suggested Actions

Communication Error
An internal communication error between the main processor and the
digital-signal processor has occurred.
Probable Causes
• Random communication error.
Suggested Actions
✔ Switch the detector off and on again at the power switch. If the error reoccurs,
exchange the detector main board.

Calibration Values Invalid

The calibration values read from the spectrometer ROM are invalid.
After recalibration, the calibration values are stored in ROM. The processor
periodically checks if the calibration data are valid. If the data are invalid or
cannot be read from the spectrometer ROM, the error message is generated.
Probable Causes
• Defective optical unit.
Suggested Actions
✔ Exchange the optical unit.

Diode Current Leakage

When the detector is switched on, the processor checks the leakage current of
each of the optical diodes. If the leakage current exceeds the upper limit, the
Probable Causes
Suggested Actions
✔ Defective detector main board.

Holmium Oxide Test Failed

The holmium oxide test in the detector has failed.
During the holmium test, the detector moves the holmium filter through the
light path while monitoring the detector signal response. As the edge of the
filter passes through the light path, the signal is interrupted. This is used to
determine the position of the filter, and whether the filter is moving correctly.
If the filter fails to move, the error message is generated.
Probable Causes
• Lamps switched off.
• Defective or dirty flow cell.
• Defective filter assembly.
• Defective achromat assembly.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the lamps are switched on.
✔ Ensure the flow cell is inserted correctly, and is free from contamination
(cell windows, buffers etc.).
✔ Exchange the filter assembly.
✔ Exchange the achromat assembly.

UV Lamp Current
The UV lamp current is missing.
The processor continually monitors the anode current drawn by the lamp
during operation. If the anode current falls below the lower current limit, the
Probable Causes
• UV lamp disconnected.
• Defective UV lamp.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the UV lamp connector is seated firmly.
✔ Exchange the UV lamp.

UV Lamp Voltage
The UV lamp anode voltage is missing.
The processor continually monitors the anode voltage across the lamp during
operation. If the anode voltage falls below the lower limit, the error message is
generated.
Probable Causes
Suggested Actions

UV Ignition Failed
The UV lamp failed to ignite.
The processor monitors the UV lamp current during the ignition cycle. If the
lamp current does not rise above the lower limit within 2 – 5 seconds, the
Probable Causes
• Lamp not connected.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the lamp is connected.

UV Heater Current
The UV lamp heater current is missing.
During UV lamp ignition, the processor monitors the heater current. If the
current does not rise above the lower limit within one second, the error
message is generated.
Probable Causes
• UV Lamp not connected.
• Ignition started without the top foam in place.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the UV lamp is connected.
✔ Replace the top foam, and turn on the lamp.

New Messages with the G1315B and G1365B detectors

With the introduction of the G1315B DAD and the G1365B MWD a few new
messages have been added to address the additional heating control for
stabilization of the baseline in unstable environment.

Module Type Changed

At switch-on, the detector has recognized a new configuration. Only G1315B
and G1365B detectors have built-in hardware for temperature control. The
type of the module changed from A to B or vice versa because the hardware for
the temperature control was either detected or not detected.
The parameter of the event determines the new module type:
0 means G1315 no temperature hardware detected
1 means G1315 temperature hardware detected
2 means G1365 no temperature hardware detected
3 means G1365 temperature hardware detected
Look at the product identifier to check if your detector is of type A (G1315A or

G1365A) or B (G1315B or G1365B) and proceed accordingly.
Type A, Parameter 0 or 2
Probable Causes
• Main board has been exchanged
Suggested Actions
✔ Power cycle the detector
Type B, Parameter 0 or 2
Probable Causes
• Defective or missing heater connector
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the connector to the detector main board is seated firmly and power
cycle the detector. At next switch-on you will get the same error message,
but with parameter 1 or 3 because the temperature hardware is detected
again (see below).

Type B, Parameter 1 or 3
Probable Causes
• Detector has recognized the hardware for temperature control. This is
because the detector didn't find the temperature hardware at last
switch-on.
Suggested Actions
✔ Power cycle the detector.

Illegal Value From Temperature Sensor Mounted On The Fan Assembly

This temperature sensor delivered a value outside the allowed range. The
parameter of this event equals the measured temperature in 1/100 centigrade.
As a result the temperature control is switched off.
Probable Causes
• The sensor is defect
• Detector is exposed to illegal ambient conditions.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the connector to the detector main board is seated firmly.
✔ Verify that the ambient conditions are within the allowed range.
✔ Exchange temperature sensor assembly.

Illegal Value From „Air Inlet" Temperature Sensor

This temperature sensor (located on the detector main board) delivered a
value outside the allowed range. The parameter of this event equals the
measured temperature in 1/100 centigrade. As a result the temperature
control is switched off.
Probable Causes
• The sensor is defect
• Detector is exposed to illegal ambient conditions.
Suggested Actions
✔ Verify that the ambient conditions are within the allowed range.
✔ Exchange detector main board.

Heater Failed
Every time the deuterium lamp or the tungsten lamp is switched on or off a
heater self-test is performed. If the test fails an error event is created. As a
result the temperature control is switched off.
Probable Causes
• Defective connector or cable.
• Defective heater.
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the connector to the detector main board is seated firmly.
✔ Exchange heater assembly.

Heater Power At Limit

The available power of the heater reached either the upper or lower limit. This
event is sent only once per run. The parameter determines which limit has
been hit:
0 means upper power limit hit (excessive ambient temperature drop).
1 means lower power limit hit (excessive ambient temperature increase).
Probable Causes
• Ambient conditions have changed too much during the run, so that
optimum results may not be guaranteed.
Suggested Actions
✔ Verify that the reproducibility of your results is not affected
✔ Expose the detector to more stable ambient conditions.

Wavelength Recalibration
The detector uses the alpha (656.1 nm) and beta (486 nm) emission lines of
the deuterium lamp for wavelength calibration. The sharp emission lines
enable more accurate calibration than is possible with holmium oxide. When
calibration is started, the 1-nm slit is moved into the light path automatically,
and the gain is set to zero. To eliminate effects due to absorbing solvents, the
test should be done with water in the flow cell. After calibration, the holmium
oxide test (see Figure “Holmium Oxide Test" on page 85) provides verification
of wavelength accuracy at three additional wavelengths. Wavelength
calibration should be done after maintenance of the flow cell, lamp exchange,
or after major repair, like processor board or optical unit exchange, see also
“Replacing the Detector’s Firmware" on page 178.
Figure 20 Wavelength Calibration

Test Functions
Holmium Oxide Test

The built-in holmium oxide filter is used for verification of wavelength
accuracy at three additional wavelengths. The test evaluates the results
automatically, and provides a spectrum of the holmium oxide filter.
Intensity Test
The intensity test checks the lamp intensities (UV and visible lamps) over the
complete spectral range. The test evaluates the results automatically, and
provides an intensity spectrum.
Cell Test
The cell test compares the lamp intensities with and without flow cell
installed. The intensity ratio is an indicator of the amount of light absorbed by
the flow cell (e.g. contaminated or dirty cell windows).
Dark-Current Test
The dark-current test measures the leakage current from each optical diode.
The test evaluates the results automatically, and provides a graphical output
of the results.
Filter Test
The filter test checks the filter motor for correct movement, and checks the
absorbance of the holmium oxide filter in order to determine whether the
filter is dirty or contaminated.
Holmium Oxide Test

The holmium oxide test uses three characteristic absorbance maxima of the
built-in holmium oxide filter to verify wavelength accuracy (see also
“Wavelength Recalibration" on page 84). When the test is started, the 1-nm slit
is moved into the light path automatically. To eliminate effects due to
absorbing solvents, the test should be done with water in the flow cell.

Figure 21 Holmium Oxide Test
See also “Declaration of Conformity for HOX2 Filter" on page 302.

NO TE
Holmium Oxide Test Evaluation

The test is evaluated by the instrument, and the measured maxima are
displayed automatically. The test fails if one or more of the maxima lies
outside of the limits (see Figure 22).
Figure 22 Holmium Oxide Test Results

Test Failed
Probable Causes
• Absorbing solvent or air bubble in flow cell.
• Incorrect calibration
• Dirty or contaminated flow cell.
• Dirty or contaminated optical components (achromat, windows).
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the flow cell is filled with water.
✔ Recalibrate (see “Wavelength Recalibration" on page 84) and repeat the test.
✔ Run the cell test (see “Cell Test" on page 90). If the test fails, exchange the
flow cell windows.
✔ Clean optical components with alcohol and lint-free cloth.

Intensity Test
The intensity test measures the intensity of the deuterium and tungsten lamps
over the full wavelength range (190 – 950 nm). Four spectral ranges are used
to evaluate the intensity spectrum. The test is used to determine the
performance of the lamps and optics (see also “Cell Test" on page 90). When
the test is started, the 1-nm slit is moved into the light path automatically, and
the gain is set to zero. To eliminate effects due to absorbing solvents, the test
should be done with water in the flow cell. The shape of the intensity
spectrum is primarily dependent on the lamp, grating, and diode array
characteristics. Therefore, intensity spectra will differ slightly between
instruments. Figure 23 shows a typical intensity test spectrum.
Figure 23 Intensity Test
Intensity Test Evaluation

The Aligent ChemStation evaluates four spectral ranges automatically, and
displays the limits for each range, the measured intensity counts, and passed
or failed for each spectral range (see Figure 24).

Figure 24 Intensity Test Results
Test Failed
Probable Causes
• Dirty or contaminated optical components (achromat, windows).
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the flow cell is filled with water, and free from air bubbles.
✔ Run the cell test (see “Cell Test" on page 90). If the test fails, exchange the
flow cell windows.
✔ Clean optical components with alcohol and lint-free cloth.

Cell Test
The cell test measures the intensity of the deuterium and tungsten lamps over
the full wavelength range (190 – 950 nm), once with the flow cell installed, and
once with the flow cell removed. The resulting intensity ratio is a measure of
the amount of light absorbed by the flow cell. The test can be used to check for
dirty or contaminated flow cell windows. When the test is started, the 1-nm
slit is moved into the light path automatically, and the gain is set to zero. To
eliminate effects due to absorbing solvents, the test should be done with water
in the flow cell.
Cell Test Evaluation

The Aligent ChemStation calculates the intensity ratio automatically. The
intensity ratio (typically between 0.5 and 0.7) is dependent on the degree of
contamination of the flow cell windows, and on the type of flow cell used.
Figure 25 Cell Test Results
Test Failed (low ratio value)

Probable Causes
Suggested Actions
✔ Ensure the flow cell is filled with water, and free from air bubbles.
✔ Exchange the flow cell windows.

Dark-Current Test
The dark-current test measures the leakage current from each diode. The test
is used to check for leaking diodes which may cause non-linearity at specific
wavelengths. During the test, the slit assembly moves to the dark position,
cutting off all light falling onto the diode array. Next, the leakage current from
each diode is measured, and displayed graphically (see Figure 26). The leakage
current (represented in counts) for each diode should fall within the limits
(red bands) shown in the plot (see Figure 26).
Figure 26 Dark-Current Test
Dark-Current Test Evaluation
Figure 27 Dark-Current Test Results

Test Failed
Probable Causes
Suggested Actions

Filter Test
The filter test checks the correct operation of the filter assembly. When the
test is started, the holmium oxide filter is moved into position. During filter
movement, the absorbance signal is monitored. As the edge of the filter passes
through the light path, an absorbance maximum is seen. Once the filter is in
position, the absorbance maximum (of holmium oxide) is determined. Finally,
the filter is moved out of the light path. During movement, an additional
absorbance maximum is expected as the edge of the filter passes through the
light path. The test passes successfully, if the two maxima resulting from the
edge of the filter assembly (during filter movement) are seen, and the
absorbance maximum of holmium oxide is within the limits.
Filter Test Evaluation
Test Failed
Probable Causes
• Filter assembly (lever and filter) not installed.
• Defective filter motor.
Suggested Actions
✔ Install the filter assembly.
✔ Exchange the filter motor.
Holmium Oxide Maximum out of Limits

Probable Causes
• Holmium oxide filter not installed.
• Dirty or contaminated filter.
Suggested Actions
✔ Install the holmium oxide filter.
✔ Exchange the holmium oxide filter.


Reference Manual
4
Repairing the Detector
Introduction into Repairing the Detector 96
Overview of the Repairing of the Detector 99
Simple Repairs 100
Exchanging Internal Parts 136
Introduction into Repairing the Detector
Simple Repairs
The detector is designed for easy repair. The most frequent repairs such as
lamp change and flow cell change can be done from the front of the detector
with the detector in place in the system stack. These repairs are described in
“Simple Repairs" on page 100.
Exchanging Internal Parts

Some repairs may require exchange of defective internal parts. Exchange of
these parts requires removing the detector from the stack, removing the
covers, and disassembling the detector. The security lever at the power input
socket prevents that the detector cover is taken off when line power is still
connected. These repairs are described in “Exchanging Internal Parts" on
page 136.
To prevent personal injury, the power cable must be removed from the instrument
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before opening the detector cover. Do not connect the power cable to the detector
while the covers are removed.
Electronic boards and components are sensitive to electronic discharge (ESD). In order
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to prevent damage always use an ESD protection (for example, the ESD wrist strap
from the accessory kit) when handling electronic boards and components (see “Using
the ESD Strap" on page 98).

Repairing the Detector 4
Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the deuterium
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lamp used in this product. Always turn the deuterium lamp off before removing it.
Cleaning the Detector

The detector case should be kept clean. Cleaning should be done with a soft
cloth slightly dampened with water or a solution of water and mild detergent.
Do not use an excessively damp cloth allowing liquid to drip into the detector.
Do not let liquid drip into the detector. It could cause shock hazard and it could
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damage the detector.

Using the ESD Strap

Electronic boards are sensitive to electronic discharge (ESD). In order to
prevent damage, always use an ESD strap supplied in the standard accessory
kit (see “Accessory Kit" on page 204) when handling electronic boards and
components.
1 Unwrap the first two folds of the band and wrap the exposed adhesive side
firmly around your wrist.
2 Unroll the rest of the band and peel the liner from the copper foil at the
opposite end.
3 Attach the copper foil to a convenient and exposed electrical ground.
Figure 28 Using the ESD Strap

Overview of the Repairing of the Detector
With the introduction of the G1315B/G1365B DAD/MWD some of the metal plates look
NO TE different (no air openings) compared to the G1315A/G1365A DAD/MWD. The figures have
changed for specific repairs only.
Figure 29 shows the main assemblies and their locations.
Interface board,
see page 177
Main Board,
Power supply, see page 141
see page 162
Fan,
see page 146
Lenses, see page 130

and page 156
Tungsten
lamp,
see
page 101 Optical unit,
see page 152
Leak handling
system,
Deuterium lamp,
see page 129
see page 101
Holmium oxide filter and cell support

window, see page 125 and page 133
Flow cell,
see page 104 and page 107 Leak sensor,
see page 165
Figure 29 Main Assemblies

Simple Repairs
On the following pages repairs are described that can be carried out without
opening the main cover.
Table 7 Simple Repairs
Procedure Typical Frequency Notes
Deuterium lamp or If noise and/or drift exceeds your application limits or An intensity test should be performed
tungsten lamp lamp does not ignite. after replacement.
exchange
Flow cell exchange If application requires a different flow cell type. A holmium or wavelength calibration
test should be performed after
replacement.
Flow cell parts If leaking or if intensity drops due to contaminated flow A pressure tightness test should be
Cleaning or exchange cell windows. done after repair.
Holmium oxide filter If contaminated. A holmium or wavelength calibration

Cleaning or exchange test should be performed after
replacement.
Leak sensor drying If leak has occurred. Check for leaks.
Leak handling System If broken or corroded. Check for leaks.

replacement
Coupling lens If light throughput is low due to contaminations. An intensity test should be performed
assembly cleaning or after replacement.
exchange
Cell support assembly If light throughput is low due to contaminations. An intensity test should be performed
after replacement.

Exchanging a Lamp
When required If noise or drift exceeds application limits or lamp does not ignite
Tools required Screwdriver POZI 1 PT3
Parts required Longlife Deuterium lamp 5181-1530

Deuterium lamp 2140-0590
Tungsten lamp G1103-60001
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Press the release buttons and remove the front cover to
have access to the lamp area.
• Turn the lamp(s) off.
CAUTION:
If the detector has been in use, the lamp may be hot.
If so, wait five minutes until lamp cools off.

2 Disconnect lamp from the connector and unscrew the 3 Remove the lamp. Do not touch the glass bulb with your
lamp. fingers.
4 When replacing the vis-lamp, assure that the vis-lamp is 5 Insert the lamp. Fix the screws and reconnect the lamp to
inserted as shown (flat edge towards the deuterium lamp - connector.
opposite as in the figure).

6 Replace the front cover. Next steps:

• Reset the lamp counter as described in the user
interface documentation.
• Turn the lamp on.
• Give the lamp 10 minutes to warm up.
• Perform an intensity test, see “Intensity Test" on
page 88.

Exchanging a Flow Cell
When required If an application needs a different type of flow cell or the flow cell needs repair.
Tools required Two 1/4 inch wrenches for capillary connections
Parts required Standard flow cell, 10 mm, 13 µl, 120 bar, G1315-60012
Semi-micro flow cell, 6 mm, 5 µl, 120 bar, G1315-60011
High pressure flow cell, 6 mm, 1.7 µl, 400 bar, G1315-60015
500 nl flow cell, 10 mm, refer to “500 nl Flow Cell - Replacing or Cleaning" on
page 121
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Press the release buttons and remove the front cover to
have access to the flow cell area.
• Turn the lamp(s) off.

2 Press the release button and open the flow cell door. 3 Disconnect the cell inlet and the cell outlet capillary and
the waste capillary from the capillary holder.
4 Remove the flow cell by pressing the flow cell holder. Note:
The label attached to the flow cell provides
information on part number, path length and
maximum pressure.
If you want to replace flow cell parts, see “Repairing
the Standard or Semi-Micro Flow Cell" on page 107
or “Repairing the Standard or Semi-Micro Flow
Cell" on page 107.

5 Insert the flow cell into the cell compartment and close the 6 Reconnect the waste capillary and the cell inlet and the
cell door. cell outlet tubing to the capillary holder.
Note: Next steps:

To check for leaks, establish a flow and observe the • Perform a wavelength calibration or holmium test (see
flow cell (outside of the cell compartment) and all “Holmium Oxide Test" on page 85), to check the correct
capillary connections. positioning of the flow cell.
• Replace the front cover.

Repairing the Standard or Semi-Micro Flow Cell
When required If the flow cell needs repair due to leaks or contaminations (reduced light
throughput)
hexagonal key 4 mm
Tooth picks
Parts required For parts, see “Standard Flow Cell" on page 184 and “Semi-Micro Flow
Cell" on page 186
The gaskets used in the standard and semi-micro flow cell are different.
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Preparations for this procedure: 1 Use a 4 mm hex key to unscrew the window assembly and
remove the gasket from the cell body.
• Turn off the flow.
• Remove the front cover.
• Remove the flow cell, see “Exchanging a Flow Cell" on
page 104.
gasket
windows
assembly

Note: 2 Use a tooth pick to remove the quartz window from the
window assembly.
If you want to replace the gasket only, continue with
step 8.
Do not mix the gasket #6 and # 7. They are different
for standard and semi-mirco flow cell.
3 If the washers fall out of the window assembly, they must be inserted in the correct order with the Teflon® ring to prevent
any leaks from the flow cell window.
Orientation of Flow Cell Parts

NOTE
Gaskets # 6 and #7 have
8 7
different hole diameters
9
1 window screw
2 spring washers 6
3 compression washer 5
4
4 window holder 3
5 quartz window
2
6 gasket
7 gasket 1
8 window screw 10
contains items 2, 3, 4
and 5
9 flow cell 11
10 inlet capillary
11 outlet capillary

4 Assemble the washers and the window assembly in 5 Correct orientation of spring washers [2] is required.
correct order.
6 Press the Teflon® ring into the window assembly. 7 Press the window assembly onto the new or cleaned
quartz window.

8 Insert a new gasket [6, 7] and the window assembly [1] 9 Using a 4-mm hex key, tighten the window screw hand
into the cell body. Assure, that the gasket is on the bottom. tight plus a quarter turn.
1
7
6
1
Do not mix the gasket #6

and # 7 (different hole
diameter)
Next steps:
• Reconnect the capillaries, see “Exchanging a Flow Cell" on page 104.
• Perform a leak test.
• Insert the flow cell.
• Replace the front cover
• Perform a wavelength calibration, see “Wavelength Recalibration" on page 84 or holmium test, see “Holmium Oxide
Test" on page 85 to check the correct positioning of the flow cell.

Repairing the High Pressure Flow Cell
When required If the flow cell needs repair due to leaks or contaminations (reduced light
throughput)
hexagonal key 4 mm
Tooth picks
Parts required Seal ring 79883-07101
Quartz windows 1000-0953
For other parts see “High Pressure Flow Cell" on page 188
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Remove the window assembly (1) and the gasket (2) from
the cell body.
page 104. 1
2
2
1

If you want to replace the gasket only, continue with 2 Use a tooth pick to remove the quartz window from the
step 8. window assembly.
3 If the washers fall out of the window assembly, they must be inserted in the correct order with the Teflon® ring to prevent
any leaks from the flow cell window.
Follow the procedure “Repairing the Standard or Semi-Micro Flow Cell" on page 107 for reassembling.
Orientation of Flow Cell Parts
1 window screw 6
contains items 2, 3, 4, 5 5
and 6 4
2
2 seal ring 3
3 quartz window 2
7
4 compression washer
5 spring washers
4 window holder
1
6 window screw
7 flow cell
8 inlet capillary 8
9 outlet capillary

Replacing Capillaries on a Standard Flow Cell
When required If the capillary is blocked

Wrench 4 mm for capillary connections
Screwdriver Pozi 1 PT3
Parts required Inlet capillary (with heat exchanger), 0.17 mm, G1315-87321
Outlet capillary, 0.17 mm, G1315-87302
For other parts see “Standard Flow Cell" on page 184
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Identify the inlet and outlet capillaries.

• Remove the flow cell, see “Exchanging a Flow Cell" on Inlet
page 104. capillary
Outlet capillary

Notes 2 After replacing the outlet capillary, fix it handtight first.

Then do a 1/4 turn with a 4-mm wrench.
The fittings at the flow cell body are special types for
low dead volumes and not compatible with other
fittings.
When retightening the fittings, make sure that they
are carefully tightened (handtight plus 1/4 turn with
a wrench). Otherwise damage of the flow cell body
or blockage may result.
Outlet capillary
3 To replace the inlet capillary, use a 4-mm wrench for the 4 Unscrew the cell body from the heat exchanger and the
fitting. heat exchanger from the clamp unit.
Inlet capillary

5 Unscrew the fixing screw and unwrap the inlet capillary 6 Take the new inlet capillary and bend it 90° about 35 mm
from the grove in the flow cell body. from its end.
Screw
35 mm
90°
Inlet capillary
with heat
7 Bend the caillary again by 90° as shown below. 8 Insert the capillary into the hole between fixing screw and
the inlet fitting.
90°

9 The capillary lays in the grove and should be tied around 10 Insert the fixing screw, so that the capillary cannot leave
the body (in the grove) 5 times. the grove.
Screw
Inlet capillary
with heat
11 Fix the flow cell body to the heat exchanger. 12 Fix the inlet capillary to the flow cell body handtight first.
IN IN
OUT OUT

13 Fix the new heat exchanger to the clamp unit. Next steps:
• Reconnect the capillaries, see “Exchanging a Flow
Cell" on page 104.
• Perform a wavelength calibration, see “Wavelength
Recalibration" on page 84 or holmium test, see
“Holmium Oxide Test" on page 85 to check the correct
positioning of the flow cell.

Replacing Capillaries on a Semi-Micro and High Pressure Flow Cell
When required If the capillary is blocked

Wrench 4 mm for capillary connections
Screwdriver Pozi 1 PT3
Parts required Inlet capillary (with heat exchanger), 0.12 mm, G1315-87325
Outlet capillary, 0.12 mm, G1315-87306
For other parts see “Semi-Micro Flow Cell" on page 186
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Identify the inlet and outlet capillaries.

• Remove the flow cell, see “Exchanging a Flow Cell" on Inlet
page 104. capillary
Outlet capillary

Notes 2 After replacing the outlet capillary, fix it handtight first.

The fittings at the flow cell body are special types for
low dead volumes and not compatible with other
fittings.
When retightening the fittings, make sure that they
are carefully tightened (handtight plus 1/4 turn with
a wrench). Otherwise damage of the flow cell body
or blockage may result.
Outlet capillary
3 To replace the inlet capillary, use a 4-mm wrench for the 4 Unscrew the cell body from the heat exchanger and the
fitting. heat exchanger from the clamp unit.
Inlet capillary

5 Fix the new heat exchanger to the clamp unit and the heat 6 Fix the inlet capillary to the flow cell body handtight first.
exchanger to the cell body. Then do a 1/4 turn with a 4-mm wrench.
Inlet capillary
Next steps:
• Reconnect the capillaries, see “Exchanging a Flow Cell" on page 104.
• Perform a wavelength calibration, see “Wavelength Recalibration" on page 84 or holmium test, see “Holmium Oxide
Test" on page 85 to check the correct positioning of the flow cell.

500 nl Flow Cell - Replacing or Cleaning
When required If parts are contaminated or leaky.

Two 1/4 inch wrenches for capillary connections
Parts required For parts identification refer to “500 nl Flow Cell" on page 190.
The quartz block can be cleaned with alcohol. DO NOT touch the inlet and outlet windows
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1 Disconnect the capillaries from the capillary holder and 2 Unscrew the cell body from the holder.
remove the flow cell.

3 Unscrew the capillaries from the flow cell. DO NOT use the 4 Using for example a toothpick, press on the plastic part
adapter at this time! and slide the quartz body out of the cell housing.
5 The quartz body and the cell seal assembly can be 6 This figure shows the correct holding of the quartz body
separated for cleaning purpose. and the cell seal assembly.

7 Replace the cell seal assembly onto the quartz body. It is 8 Slide the quartz body completely into the cell body to the
recommended to use a new assembly. front stop (use for example a toothpick).
9 Insert the flow cell capillaries and tighten them 10 Reassemble the flow cell body to the holder.
fingertight. Use the wrench and torque adapter as
described on page 124 and tighten the fittings alternate.

11 Re-install the flow cell and connect the capillaries to the Remove the flow cell and perform a leak test.
union holder.
If no leak is observed, install the flow cell and you
are ready to work.
IN
OUT
With the instrument accessory kit comes a 4-mm wrench and with the Sealing Kit a special
NO TE adapter. Both together work as a torque wrench with pre-defined torque (maximum allowed
torque for the cell fittings is 0.7 Nm). It can be used to tight the capillary fittings at the flow
cell body. The wrench has to be plugged into the adapter as shown in Figure 30.
Adapter
Wrench
DO NOT press down

more than shown her
max
0.7 Nm
Figure 30 Wrench plus Torque Adapter

Cleaning or Exchanging the Holmium Oxide Filter
When required If holmium oxide filter is contaminated

Screwdriver flat blade
A pair of tweezers
Parts required Holmium oxide filter 79880-22711
See also “Declaration of Conformity for HOX2 Filter" on page 302.

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Preparations for this procedure: 1 Unscrew the six screws and remove the flow cell cover.
page 104.

2 If not already in this position, move the filter up. 3 While releasing the holder with a screwdriver, carefully
remove the holmium oxide filter using a pair of tweezers
covered with lint-free cloth or tape.
Note: 4 While releasing the holder with a screw driver, carefully

insert the holmium oxide filter.
Do not scratch the holmium oxide filter.
The holmium oxide filter can be cleaned with alcohol
and a lint-free cloth.

5 Replace the flow cell cover and fix the six screws. Next steps:
• Perform a holmium oxide test, see “Holmium Oxide
Test" on page 85 to check the proper function of the
holmium oxide filter.
• Insert the flow cell, see “Exchanging a Flow Cell" on
page 104.
• Turn on the flow.

Correcting Leaks
When required If a leakage has occurred in the flow cell area or at the heat exchanger or at the
capillary connections
Tools required Tissue
Parts required None
1 Remove the front cover.

2 Use tissue to dry the leak sensor area and the leak pan.
3 Observe the capillary connections and the flow cell area for leaks and
correct, if required.
4 Replace the front cover.
Leak pan
k sensor assembly
Figure 31 Observing for Leaks

Replacing Leak Handling System Parts
When required If the parts are corroded or broken

Tools required None
Parts required Leak funnel 5061-3356
Leak funnel holder 5041-8389
Leak tubing (120 mm) 0890-1711
1 Remove the front cover.

2 Pull the leak funnel out of the leak funnel holder.
3 Pull out the leak funnel with the tubing.
4 Insert the leak funnel with the tubing in its position.
5 Insert the leak funnel into the leak funnel holder.
6 Replace the front cover.
Leak funnel holder
Leak funnel
Leak tubing
Figure 32 Replacing Leak Handling System Parts

Cleaning or Replacing Coupling Lens Assembly
When required The coupling lens assembly is located between the tungsten and the
deuterium lamp. It may be replaced when light transmission is reduced and a
lamp exchange or window cleaning does not improve the light throughput.
hexagonal key 1.5 mm
A pointed pair of pliers
Parts required Coupling lens assembly G1103-68001
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Use the 1.5-mm hex key to loosen the setscrew that
secures the lens assembly.
• Turn off the lamp(s).
If the detector was in use, the lamp may be hot. If

so, wait five minutes until lamp cools off.

• Remove both lamps, see “Exchanging a Lamp" on
page 101.

2 Carefully slide the lens assembly to the right into the 3 Remove the lens assembly completely.
deuterium lamp area by pushing it from the tungsten lamp
side with the hex key.
4 The assembly may be disassembled using a pair of pliers 5 The lens may be cleaned or the complete assembly must
to remove the retainer ring. be exchanged.
Retainer ring
Washer
Lens support
Lens
Lens holder

6 Insert the rebuilt or new lens assembly and slide it into its 7 Align the lens assembly with the wall of the deuterium
holder. area. Fix the setscrew that secures the lens assembly.
Next steps:
• Replace both lamps.
• Perform an intensity test to check the proper function.

Cleaning or Replacing Cell Support Window
When required This window is located between the holmium oxide filter and the flow cell. It
may be replaced when the transmission of light is reduced and a lamp
exchange or a window cleaning does not improve the light throughput.
Pointed pair of pliers
Parts required Cell support window 79880-28111

Cell support window assembly G1315-65202
For others., see “Cell Support Assembly" on page 196
Preparations for this procedure are: 1 Unscrew the six screws and remove the flow cell cover.
• Turn off the lamp(s).
If the detector was in use, the lamp may be hot. If

so, wait 5 minutes until lamp cools.

page 104.

2 If not already in this position, move the holmium oxide 3 Use the 1.5-mm hex key to loosen the setscrew that
filter down. secures the cell support assembly.
4 Carefully slide the assembly to the right into the flow cell 5 Remove the cell support assembly completely.
compartment by pushing it from the holmium oxide filter
side.

6 The assembly may be disassembled using a pair of pliers 7 Insert the rebuilt or new assembly and slide it in until it is
to remove the retainer ring. The window may be cleaned or stopped by the filter lever.
the complete assembly must be exchanged.
Retainer ring
Washer
Spectro window
Cell support
8 Leave slight clearance for movement of the filter lever Next steps:
between both, the lens assembly and the filter lever, and
• Perform a filter test to check the proper function.
fix the setscrew. • Replace the flow cell cover, see “Cleaning or
Exchanging the Holmium Oxide Filter" on page 125.
• Replace both lamps.

Exchanging Internal Parts
The following procedures require opening the main cover of the detector. Always
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ensure the detector is disconnected from the line power when the main cover is
removed. The security lever at the power input socket prevents that the detector
cover is taken off when line power is still connected.
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uses some power, even if the switch on the front panel is turned off.
The electronics of the detector will not allow operation of the detector when the top cover
NO TE and the top foam are removed. A safety light switch on the main board will inhibit the
operation of the fan immediately. Voltages for the other electronic components will be
turned off after 30 seconds. The status lamp will lit red and an error will be logged into the
logbook of the user interface. Always operate the detector with the top covers in place.
CAU TI O N
from the accessory kit) when handling electronic boards and components, see “Using
the ESD Strap" on page 98.
Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the deuterium
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lamp used in this product. Always turn off the deuterium lamp before removing the
deuterium lamp.

With the introduction of the G1315B/G1365B DAD/MWD some of the metal plates look
NO TE different (no air openings) compared to the G1315A/G1365A DAD/MWD. The figures have
changed for specific repairs only.

Removing the Top Cover and Foam
When required For all repairs inside the detector

Screwdriver
Parts required Depends on the work inside and the following procedures
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Press the release buttons and remove the front cover.
Unclip the waste funnel assembly.
• Turn off the detector.
• Disconnect the power cable.
• Disconnect capillaries.
• Remove detector from stack and place it on the working
bench.

2 Install the ESD strap. If installed, unscrew and remove the 3 Move the power lock across the power inlet and lift the
interface board. Place the board on the ESD kit. clips of the cover.
4 Lift the cover up and slide it towards the rear. 5 Unscrew the screws at the rear of the top plate, slide the
plate towards the front and remove it.

6 Disconnect the lamps from their connectors. 7 Remove the two lamp connectors towards the back by
depressing their connector tabs with a screwdriver.
8 While removing the top foam section completely, route the Note:
lamp cables through the hole in the foam.
Do not connect a power plug to the detector module
after removing the top covers.
A safety light switch on the main board will turn off
fan (immediately) and electronics (after 30 s) to
avoid the operation with removed covers. An error
will be generated (status lamp will light red) and the
logbook will show an error message.

Exchanging the Detector Main Board
When required If detector main board is defective or for repair on other assemblies
Hexagonal wrenches 5 mm, 7 mm and 15 mm
Parts required Detector main board (DAM) G1315-69540 (exchange assembly) for G1315A DAD
Detector main board (DAM) G1315-69540 (exchange assembly) for G1315B DAD
Detector main board (MWM) G1365-69540 (exchange assembly) for G1365A MWD
Detector main board (MWM) G1365-69540 (exchange assembly) for G1365B MWD
1 Turn off the lamp.

2 Switch off the module, and disconnect the cables.
3 Remove module from stack and place it on the working bench.
Analog
connector nuts
Remote
GPIB
Board recesses
Figure 33 Unscrew Connectors from Board
4 Remove the front cover, top cover and top foam section, see “Removing the
Top Cover and Foam" on page 138.
5 Use a 5-mm and 7-mm wrench to unscrew the REMOTE and the GPIB
connector and a 15-mm wrench to unscrew the nuts of the ANALOG
connectors.
6 Disconnect all connectors from the detector main board.

When removing connectors, counter-hold with one hand on connector J13.

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S1 J1 J6 J7 J2 J3 J4 J5
Description Connector
GPIB J1
RS-232C J2
REMOTE J3
CAN J6/7
Analog output J4/5
SIMM memory J8/9 J10
Power supply J10 J8 J9
Interface board J13
Fan assembly J16
Heater (B-version) J17
Temperature sensor J18
(B-version) J13
Holmium oxide filter J19
Leak sensor J21
Optical unit J22 J16 BT1
assembly
Battery BT1 J18
Configuration switchS1 J17
J19 J21
J22
Figure 34 Location of Connectors on Detector Main Board
7 Remove the detector main board. Place the board on the ESD kit.
8 In most cases the RFI spring plate remains on the interface connectors of
the board. Carefully remove the spring plate and place it back into its
position in the instrument before installing a new board.
9 On the new board check the switch setting of address switch S1, see
“Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch" on page 254.
An incorrect switch setting (for example, TEST/BOOT) may cause the module to turn in a
NO TE basic mode (yellow or red flashing status light). In such a case turn off the module, reset
the address switches, and turn on the module again.
10 Install the new detector main board and reconnect the connectors. Assure
that the board is fitted correctly into the board recess in the rear panel.

11 Refit the screws at the REMOTE and GPIB connectors and the nuts of the
ANALOG connectors.
12 Reinstall the top foam section, top cover and front cover, see “Replacing the
Foam and the Top Cover" on page 173.
13 Replace detector into the stack and reconnect the cables.
If a new detector main board is installed, update the serial number information of the
NO TE detector in the user interface, see procedure below.
14 Check the firmware revision of the module. If the firmware revision is older
than the current firmware revision of the module, update the firmware
using the standard firmware update procedure, see “Replacing the
Detector’s Firmware" on page 178.
The G1315B DAD and the G1365B MWD require firmware revision 4.x or above (main and
NO TE resident).

Entering the Serial Number using the Control Module

1 Connect the control module to the detector. Turn on the detector.
2 In the control module, press System (F5), then Records (F4). Using the
up/down arrows, make sure that the detector is highlighted.
3 Press FW Update (F5). Now, press the m key. This will display a box which
says Update Enter Serial#.
4 Press Enter. This will display the box labeled Serial#.
5 Alphabetic characters and numbers are created using the up and down
arrows. In the box labeled Serial#, enter the 10-character serial number for
the detector. When the 10-character serial number is entered, press Enter
to highlight the complete serial number. Then, press Done (F6).
For firmware revisions below A.02.00 it is important never to press Done if the Serial# box
NO TE is blank. In this case, the module can no longer be recognized by either the control module
or the Agilent ChemStation. The main board must then be replaced.
6 Turn the detector off, then on again. The Records screen should display the
correct serial number for this module.
7 If a Agilent ChemStation is also connected, restart the Agilent ChemStation
now as well.

Entering the Serial Number using the Agilent ChemStation

Module serial numbers are entered by typing specific commands in the
command line at the bottom of the main user interface screen.
1 To enter a module serial number, type the following command in the
command line (depends on the detector type, either DAD or MWD):
print sendmodule$(ldad, "ser YYYYYYYYYY")
print sendmodule$(lmwd, "ser YYYYYYYYYY")
Where:
YYYYYYYYYY is the 10-character serial number of the module in question.
The first two characters are letters, which should be capitalized.

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The reply line will respond with RA 0000 SER followed by the module serial
number you just entered.
2 Turn off thedetector, then on again. Then, restart the Agilent ChemStation.
If the serial number you have just entered is different than the original
module serial number, you will be given the opportunity to edit the
configure 1100 access screen during the restart of the Agilent ChemStation.
3 After start up, the serial number you have just entered can be seen under
the Instrument menu of the main user interface screen. The serial number
of the detector can also be seen by typing the following command into the
command line (depends on the detector type, either DAD or MWD):
print sendmodule$ (ldad, "ser?")
print sendmodule$ (lmwd, "ser?")
The reply line will give the module serial number.

Exchanging the Fan (G1315A/G1365A)
Use this procedure for the the G1315A/G1365A only. For G1315B/G1365B detectors refer
NO TE to “Replacing Fan Parts (G1315B/G1365B)" on page 148.
When required If the fan is defective or noisy

Parts required Fan assembly 3160-1016
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Disconnect the connectors from the main board (fan J16)
and pull the fan assembly out of its location.
• Turn off the lamp.
• Switch off the detector, and disconnect the cables and
acpillaries.
bench.
• Remove front cover, top cover and top foam section, see
“Removing the Top Cover and Foam" on page 138.

The fan must be installed in the correct orientation The figure below shows the required air flow
(see arrow on the fan) to ensure optimum cooling direction.
and operation of the detector. The direction of air
flow is from the front towards the rear.
AIRFLOW
G1315/65A
G1315/65B
2 Insert the fan assembly into its location and Reconnect Next steps:
the connector to the main board (fan J16), see figure
below for location. • Reinstall the top foam section, top cover and front
cover, see “Replacing the Foam and the Top Cover" on
page 173.
• Replace the detector into the stack.
• Reconnect cables, capillaries and turn on detector

Replacing Fan Parts (G1315B/G1365B)
With the introduction of the G1315B/G1365B DAD/MWD a heater and a temperature

NO TE sensor was added to the standard fan assembly. Also the air flow direction is reversed
(now: rear to front). Use this procedure for the the G1315B/G1365B only. For
G1315A/G1365A detectors refer to “Exchanging the Fan (G1315A/G1365A)" on page 146.
When required If the fan is defective or noisy, if the temperature sensor or the heater fails
Tools required Screwdriver POZI 1 PT3, a pair of pliers
Parts required Fan assembly 3160-1016,
Temperature sensor assembly G1315-60000,
Heater assembly G1315-60003
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Disconnect the connectors from the main board; fan (J16),
temperature sensor (J18) and heater (J17) and pull the fan
• Turn off the lamp. assembly out of its location.
• Switch off the detector, and disconnect the cables and
capillaries.
bench.

The heater and temperature sensor assemblies are 2 To unclip the heater from the fan, use a pair of pliers,
clipped into the fan assembly. In case the squeeze the clips and push them through the hole. Repeat
temperature sensor or the heater assembly fails, this with the three remaining clips.
they can be unclipped separately from the fan
assembly.
If the fan is defective, unclip both, the temperature
sensor assembly and the heater assembly from the
fan as described in the next steps.
3 If required, remove the sensor out of its holder. 4 To unclip the sensor holder from the fan, pull it carefully
from its position pushing into the direction the arrow
points to.

5 To re-install the sensor holder (here shown with the 6 Clip the sensor carefully into its holder and route the
sensor), bring the holder into its position and slide it cables as shown.
carefully across the fan cable. Assure, that the fan rotates smoothly without any
scraping noise. Otherwise correct the position of the
sensor holder.
7 Position the heater assembly as shown and clip the heater The fan must be installed in the correct orientation
onto the fan. The cables should be oriented towards the (see arrow on the fan) to ensure optimum cooling
left corner. and operation of the detector. The direction of air
flow is from the rear towards the front (see figure on
next page).

The figure below shows the required air flow 8 Insert the fan assembly into its location.
direction.
AIRFLOW
G1315/65A
G1315/65B
9 Reconnect the connectors to the main board (fan J16), Next Steps:
temperature sensor (J18) and heater (J17), see figure
below for location. • Reinstall the top foam section, top cover and front
cover, see “Replacing the Foam and the Top Cover" on
page 173.
• Turn on the detector and prove, that the fan rotates
smoothly without any scraping noise. Otherwise repeat
step 5 and step 6 on page 150.
• Reconnect cables, capillaries and turn on detector

Removing the Optical Unit (G1315A/G1365A)
NO TE to “Removing the Optical Unit (G1315B/G1365B)" on page 154.
When required For all repairs inside the optical unit

Parts required Optical unit G1315-69002 (exchange assembly) or
Individual parts depending on the following procedures
Use this procedure for the G1315A/G1365A only.

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2 Switch off detector, and disconnect power cable.
3 Remove detector from stack and place it on working bench.
4 Remove front cover, top cover and top foam section, see “Removing the Top
Cover and Foam" on page 138.
5 Remove both lamps from the optical unit, see “Exchanging a Lamp" on
page 101 (G1315A/G1365A only!).
6 Remove flow cell, see “Exchanging a Flow Cell" on page 104.
7 Remove flow cell cover, see “Cleaning or Exchanging the Holmium Oxide
Filter" on page 125 (G1315A/G1365A only!).

10 Remove the two rubber shock absorbers. 11 Disconnect the SCI cable (J23) and the holmium oxide
filter motor (J19) from the detector main board.
12 Remove the optical unit from the instrument holding the

one hand at back of the heat sink.

Removing the Optical Unit (G1315B/G1365B)
When required For all repairs inside the optical unit

Parts required Optical unit G1315-69002 (exchange assembly) or
Individual parts depending on the following procedures
With the introduction of the G1315B/G1365B DAD/MWD the appearance of the z-plane
NO TE (front metal plane) has been changed (no holes any more) and an isolation seal between
the optical unit and the z-plane. Therefore, some of the figures may still show the old
appearance of the G1315A/G1365A. For G1315A/G1365A detectors refer to “Removing the
Optical Unit (G1315A/G1365A)" on page 152.
Preparations for this procedure: 1 .Loosen the screw on the left side of the z-plane and the
two screes near the hydraulic connection.
• Switch off detector, and disconnect power cable.
• Remove detector from stack and place it on working
bench.

2 Remove the two rubber shock absorbers. 3 Slide the z-plane to the front and remove it from the
module.
4 Disconnect the SCI cable (J23) and the holmium oxide 5 Remove the optical unit from the instrument holding the
filter motor (J19) from the detector main board. one hand at back of the heat sink.

Exchanging the Source Lens (Achromat) Assembly
When required The source lens (achromat) assembly might be cleaned or replaced when the
transmission of light is reduced and a lamp exchange or new spectro windows
do not improve the light throughput
A pointed pair of pliers
Parts required Source lens (achromat) assembly G1315-65201(includes filter lever
G1315-45001)
Spectro window 79880-28111
Filter lever G1315-45001
If the filter motor was removed, the filter lever should not be reused. Always use a new
NO TE filter lever to assure correct fit on the filter motor shaft.
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Place the optical unit on your bench.
• Switch off detector and disconnect the power cable.
bench.
• Remove the front cover, top cover and top foam section,
see “Removing the Top Cover and Foam" on page 138.
• Remove the optical unit, see “Removing the Optical Unit
(G1315A/G1365A)" on page 152 or “Removing the
Optical Unit (G1315B/G1365B)" on page 154.

2 Pull the filter motor off the shaft. Keep the spring and the 3 Use the 1.5-mm hexagonal key to loosen the setscrew that
lever fixture in a safe place. Remove the filter lever on the secures the source lens assembly.
other side.
4 Use the 1.5-mm hexagonal key to loosen the setscrew that 5 Carefully slide the assembly to the right by pushing it from
secures the cell support assembly. the deuterium lamp side with a hexagonal wrench.

6 Remove the achromat assembly. 7 Use a metal blade (12-mm width, 1-mm thick) to unscrew
the lens achromatic.
8 Remove the spring and the spectro window from the 11 Replace the achromat assembly, move it completely into
holder. the optical and fix the setscrew.
9 Clean (with alcohol and lint-free cloth) or replace the
spectro window.
Do not clean the achromatic lens with any liquid. To
clean use dry air only.
10 Replace all parts into the holder and tighten the lens
achromatic with the metal blade.

12 Before installing the filter motor, press the filter lever in 13 While counter-holding the filter lever, insert the filter
from the other side. motor onto the filter shaft until it clicks into the final
position.
14 Slide in the cell support assembly until it is stopped by the Next steps:
holmium filter. Leave about 0.2-mm clearance for
movement of the filter lever between both the lens • Check that the filter lever is moveable.
assembly and the filter lever, and fix the setscrew. • Reinstall the optical unit, see “Installing the Optical Unit
• Reinstall the flow cell, see “Exchanging a Flow Cell" on
page 104.
• Reinstall the front cover, top cover and top foam
section, see “Exchanging the Detector Main Board" on
page 141.
• Replace detector into the stack.
• Reconnect the cables and turn on the detector.

Replacing the Holmium Oxide Filter Motor
When required If defective

hexagonal key 3 mm
Parts required Filter motor assembly G1315-68700 (includes filter lever G1315-45001 and
spring 1460-1510)
For others see “Holmium Oxide Filter" on page 193
If the filter motor was removed, the filter lever should not be reused. Always use a new
NO TE filter lever to assure correct fit on the filter motor shaft.
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Place the optical unit on your bench.

• Switch off the detector, and disconnect the power
cable.
• Remove detector from stack and place it on working
bench.
• Remove optical unit, see “Removing the Optical Unit

2 Pull the filter motor off the shaft. Keep the spring in a safe 3 Before installing the filter motor, press the filter lever in
place. from the other side.
4 While counter-holding the filter lever, press the filter Next steps:
motor onto the filter shaft until it clicks into the final
position. • Check that the filter lever is moveable.
• Reinstall the optical unit, see “Installing the Optical Unit
• Reconnect the filter motor cable to connector J18
(G1315/65A) or J19 (G1315/65B) on the detector main
board.
section, see “Replacing the Foam and the Top Cover" on
page 173.
• Reconnect the power cable and turn on detector.

Exchanging the Power Supply

Wrench 1/4 inch
Wrench 5 mm
Wrench 7 mm
Parts required Power supply 0950-2528
The repair level of the power supply assembly is exchanging the complete assembly. No
NO TE serviceable parts are inside.

2 Switch off the detector, and disconnect the cables.
3 Remove the detector from the stack and place it on the working bench.
5 Remove the detector main board, see “Exchanging the Detector Main
Board" on page 141.
6 Remove the fan assembly, see “Exchanging the Fan (G1315A/G1365A)" on
page 146 or “Replacing Fan Parts (G1315B/G1365B)" on page 148.
7 Remove the optical unit, see “Removing the Optical Unit
(G1315A/G1365A)" on page 152 or “Removing the Optical Unit
(G1315B/G1365B)" on page 154.

5 Carefully remove the bottom foam part by sliding it out 6 Unscrew the power supply at the rear of the module.
towards the rear.
7 Press down the power switch light pipe to remove it from 8 Remove the power supply completely.
the coupler. Re-use the coupler on the new power supply.
Power
switch light
pipe
Coupler
The repair level of the power supply assembly is exchange of the complete assembly. No serviceable parts
inside.

9 Insert the power supply into its location and fix it with the 10 Press down and clip in the power switch light pipe into the
screws at the rear panel. power supply.
Power
switch light
pipe
11 Reinstall bottom foam part. Slide it in underneath the leak Next steps:
drain.
• Reinstall the processor board, see “Exchanging the
Detector Main Board" on page 141.
• Reinstall the fan assembly, see “Exchanging the Fan
(G1315A/G1365A)" on page 146 or “Replacing Fan
Parts (G1315B/G1365B)" on page 148.
• Reinstall the optical unit, see “Installing the Optical Unit
page 173.
• Reconnect the power cable and turn on the detector.

Exchanging the Leak Sensor

Parts required Leak sensor assembly 5061-3356
Do not switch on the detector when the cover is removed.

WA RN ING
CAU TI O N
from the accessory kit) when handling electronic boards and components, see “Using
the ESD Strap" on page 98.

2 Switch off the detector and disconnect the cables.
3 Remove detector from stack and place it on the working bench.
5 Remove the optical unit, see “Removing the Optical Unit
(G1315A/G1365A)" on page 152 or “Removing the Optical Unit
(G1315B/G1365B)" on page 154.
6 Disconnect the leak sensor cable from the detector main board (J21).
On the G1315B DAD and G1365B MWD the leak sensor can be pulled out without the
NO TE removing the leak pan (the next steps describe the procedure for the G1315A/G1365A).

12 Remove the leak pan from the cabinet bottom. 13 Remove the leak sensor assembly from the leak pan.
14 Replace the leak sensor assembly into the leak pan. 15 Route the leak sensor cable through the z-plane.

16 Replace the leak pan into the cabinet bottom. Next steps:
• Reconnect the leak sensor cable to the processor board
(J21).
• Replace the optical unit, see “Installing the Optical Unit
(G1315A/G1365A)" on page 169 or “Installing the
• Replace the front cover, top cover and top foam section,
see “Replacing the Foam and the Top Cover" on
page 173.
• Reconnect the cables.
• Turn on the detector.

Replacing Status Light Pipe
When required If part was broken or removed

Parts required Status light pipe 5041-8384
Preparations for this procedure: 1 The status light pipe is clipped into the top cover.
• Remove the front cover and top cover, see “Removing

the Top Cover and Foam" on page 138.
Next steps:
• Replace the top cover, see “Replacing the Foam and the Top Cover" on page 173.
• Replace the detector into the stack and reconnect the cables and capillaries.
• Turn on the detector.

Installing the Optical Unit (G1315A/G1365A)
When required When repairs have been completed

NO TE to “Installing the Optical Unit (G1315B/G1365B)" on page 171
The fan must be installed in the correct orientation to ensure correct cooling and
CAU TI O N
operation of the detector, see “Exchanging the Fan (G1315A/G1365A)" on page 146.
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Check that the shock absorbers and the leak sensor cable
is placed correctly.
• The power supply, the fan and the processor board are
already installed.

2 Carefully insert the optical unit into the instrument holding 3 Reconnect the SCI cable (J23) and the holmium oxide filter
the one hand at back of the heat sink. motor (J19) to the detector main board.
4 Replace the two rubber shock absorbers and reconnect Next steps:
the ground connector.
• Reinstall the fan assembly (J16). Ensure the correct
direction of air flow.
• Reinstall the flow cell cover, see “Cleaning or
page 104.
• Reinstall the lamps, see “Exchanging a Lamp" on
page 101.
page 173.
If a new optical is installed, perform a “Wavelength Recalibration" on page 84 to add the

NO TE recalibration parameters into the detector main board’s memory after turning on the
detector.

Installing the Optical Unit (G1315B/G1365B)
When required When repairs have been completed

Use this procedure for the the G1315B/G1365B only. For G1315A/G1365A detectors refer
NO TE to “Installing the Optical Unit (G1315A/G1365A)" on page 169.
The fan must be installed in the correct orientation to ensure correct cooling and
CAU TI O N
operation of the detector, see “Replacing Fan Parts (G1315B/G1365B)" on page 148.
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Check that the shock absorbers and the leak sensor cable
is placed correctly.
• The power supply, the fan and the processor board are
already installed.

2 Carefully insert the optical unit into the instrument holding 3 Reconnect the SCI cable (J23) and the holmium oxide filter
the one hand at back of the heat sink. motor (J19) to the detector main board.
4 Replace the two rubber shock absorbers and reconnect Next steps:
the ground connector.
• Reinstall the fan assembly (J16). Ensure the correct
direction of air flow.
• Reinstall the flow cell cover, see “Cleaning or
page 104.
• Reinstall the lamps, see “Exchanging a Lamp" on
page 101.
page 173.
If a new optical is installed, perform a “Wavelength Recalibration" on page 84 to add the

NO TE recalibration parameters into the detector main board’s memory after turning on the
detector.

Replacing the Foam and the Top Cover
When required When all repairs have been completed

Prerequisites The detector is open and other procedures have been carried out
Preparations for this procedure: 1 Route the lamp connector cables through the hole in the
foam.
• All the work within the module should be completed.

2 Insert the foam and make sure that the foam is installed 3 Press the lamp cables into the foam channel and
correctly. reconnect the lamp connectors to the front panel.
4 Reconnect the lamps. 5 Slide the top plate towards the rear and fix the top plate
screws.
Ensure correct
fit with Z-plane

6 Replace the cover. 7 If required, insert the interface board and fix the screws.
8 Replace waste funnel assembly and the front panel. Next steps:
• Reconnect the hydraulic connections

Assembling the Main Cover
When required If cover is broken

Tools required None
Parts required Plastics kit 5062-8582 (includes base, top, left and right)
The plastics kit contains all parts, but it is not assembled.

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In case you insert the left or right side in the opposite position, you may not be able
WA RN ING
to remove the side from the top part.
1 Place the top part on the bench and insert the left and right 2 Replace the cover.
side into the top part.
3 Replace the detector into the stack and reconnect the cables and capillaries.
4 Turn on the detector.

Replacing the Interface Board
When required For all repairs inside the detector or for installation of the board
Part required Interface board (BCD) G1351-68701 with external contacts and BCD outputs
Interface board (LAN) see “LAN Board" on page 249.
Tools required None
1 Install the ESD strap. Move the power lock across the 2 If required, unscrew and remove the interface board. Place
power inlet. the board on the ESD kit.
ESD strap
power lock
3 If required, insert the interface board and fix the screws. Next steps:
• Remove the ESD strap.
• Reinstall the module into the stack.

Replacing the Detector’s Firmware

The installation of new firmware is required:
• if new version solves problems of currently installed version, or
• if after exchange of the detector main board (DAM or MWM) the version on
board is older than previous installed one.
To upgrade the detector’s firmware the following steps have to be performed:
1 Load the firmware into the detector, see help system of your user interface.
The G1315B DAD and the G1365B MWD require firmware revision 4.x or above (main and
NO TE resident).
2 Perform a “Wavelength Recalibration" on page 84 to add the recalibration

parameters into the board’s memory.
The wavelength recalibration should be performed after at least 10 minutes of warm-up

NO TE time of the lamp.
3 If detector main board was replaced, reenter the serial number information
of the module through the user interface, see “Entering the Serial Number
using the Control Module" on page 144 or “Entering the Serial Number
using the Agilent ChemStation" on page 145.

Reference Manual
5
Identifying Parts and Materials
Overview of Main Assemblies 180
Optical Unit Assembly 182
Standard Flow Cell 184
Semi-Micro Flow Cell 186
High Pressure Flow Cell 188
500 nl Flow Cell 190
Fan Assembly Parts 192
Holmium Oxide Filter 193
Coupling Lens Assembly 194
Source Lens (Achromat) Assembly 195
Cell Support Assembly 196
Control Module 197
Sheet Metal Kit (G1315A/G1365A) 198
Sheet Metal Kit (G1315B/G1365B) 199
Plastic Parts 200
Foam Parts 201
Power and Status Light Pipes 202
Leak Parts 203
Accessory Kit 204
Cable Overview 206
RS-232 Cable Kit 221
LAN Cables 222

Overview of Main Assemblies
3 1
2 10 8 9 10 11 5 13 12
Figure 35 Overview of Main Assemblies

Identifying Parts and Materials 5
Table 8 Main Assemblies
Item Description Part Number
1 Main board DAM for G1315A/B DAD (exchange assembly) G1315-69540
Main board DAM for G1365A/B MWD (exchange assembly) G1365-69540
Hexagonal nut for GPIB connector 0380-0643
Hexagonal nut for RS-232C connector 1251-7788
Nut for analog connector 2940-0256
Washer for analog connector 2190-0699
Cable CAN to Agilent 1100 Series modules 5181-1516
2 Power supply , for power and status light parts, see page 202 0950-2528
3 Interface board BCD (BCD/external contacts) G1351-68701
Fuse for BCD board, 250 mA (total of 4 are on the board) 2110-0004
4 Fan assembly, for G1315B/G1365B heater and sensor see page page 192 3160-1016
5 Optical unit (exchange assembly), for additional optical unit parts, see page 182 G1315-69002
6 Longlife Deuterium lamp without counter (no mercury) 5181-1530
Deuterium lamp without counter (no mercury) 2140-0590
7 Tungsten lamp G1103-60001
8 For details see page 184 for standard flow cell, page 186 for semi-micro flow cell, or
page 188 for high-pressure flow cell
9 Leak sensor assembly 5061-3356
10 Leak handling parts, see page 203
11 Front cover and plastic parts (housing), see page 200
12 Sheet metal parts, see page 198
13 Foam parts, see page 201

Optical Unit Assembly
Table 9 Optical Unit Assembly
1 Optical unit (exchange assembly) G1315-69002
2 Semi-flow cell, 6 mm, 5 µl, maximum pressure 120 bar, see page 184 G1315-60011
2 Standard flow cell, 10 mm, 13 µl, maximum pressure 120 bar, see page 184 G1315-60012
2 High Pressure flow cell, 6 mm 1.7 µl, maximum pressure 400 bar, see page 188 G1315-60015
Longlife Deuterium lamp without counter (no mercury) 5181-1530
Deuterium lamp without counter (no mercury) 2140-0590
4 Tungsten lamp G1103-60001
5 Inlet capillary, 380 mm lg, 0.17 mm i.d., 0.6 mm o.d., for details see page 204 G1315-87311
Zero dead volume fitting 0100-0900
6 Cable SCI - DAM G1315-61604
7 Damping kit, includes 6 bumpers G1315-68706
8 Flow cell door (seal included) G1315-68707
Screws M3 for flow cell door (6 ×) 5022-2112
9 Plug hole for lamp housing 6960-0002
10, 11, Holmium oxide filter parts, see page 193

12
13 Spring, for other holmium oxide filter parts, see page 193 1460-1510
14 Coupling lens assembly, for other coupling lens assembly parts, see page 194 G1103-68001
15 Source lens (achromat) assembly, for other source lens assembly parts, see page 195 G1315-65201
16 Cell support assembly, for other cell support assembly parts, see page 196 G1315-65202
17 Sealing for G1315B/G1365B G1315-47103

13
9
12
14
15 1
16
4
3
2
7
11 10
5
17
Figure 36 Optical Unit Parts

Standard Flow Cell
Table 10 Standard Flow Cell Parts
Standard flow cell assembly, 10 mm, 13 µl, G1315-60012

maximum pressure 120 bar
1 Window screw 79883-22402
2 Spring washers, pack of 10 5062-8553
3 Compression washer 79883-28801
4 Window holder 79883-22301
5 Quartz window 1000-0488
6 Gasket BACK (Teflon), 2.3 mm hole, outlet side See kits below
7 Gasket FRONT (Teflon), 1.3 mm hole, inlet side See kits below
8 Window assembly, comprises item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 No part number
9 Capillary IN (0.17 mm, 590 mm lg) including heat exchanger G1315-87321
10 Capillary OUT (0.17 mm, 200 mm lg) G1315-87302
11 Clamp unit G1315-84901
Screw M 2.5, 4 mm lg for cell body/clamp 0515-1056
Cell repair kit STD, includes window screw kit, 4mm kexagonal G1315-68712
wrench and seal kit
Seal kit BACK for STD flow cell, qty=12 of item 6 G1315-68711
Seal kit FRONT for STD flow cell, qty=12 of item 7 G1315-68710
Window screw kit, includes 2 quartz windows, 2 compression 79883-68703

washers, 2 window holders, 2 window screws and 10 spring
washers

NOTE
Gaskets # 6 and #7 have different hole
diameters.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
10
11
Figure 37 Standard Flow Cell Parts
1 - window screw
2 - spring washers
3 - compression washer
4 - window holder
5 - quartz window
6 - Gasket
Figure 38 Orientation of Spring Washers.

Semi-Micro Flow Cell
Table 11 Semi-Micro Flow Cell Parts
Semi-micro flow cell assembly, 6 mm, 5 µl, G1315-60011

2 Spring washers, pack of 10 5062-8553
4 Window holder 79883-22301
6 Gasket BACK (Teflon), 1.8 mm hole, outlet side See kits below
7 Gasket FRONT (Teflon), 1.3 mm hole, inlet side See kits below
8 Window assembly, comprises item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 No part number
Screw M 2.5, 4 mm lg for cell body/clamp 0515-1056
Cell repair kit semi-micro, includes window screw kit, 4 mm G1315-68713

kexagonal wrench and seal kits
Seal kit BACK for semi-micro flow cell, qty=12 of item 6 79883-68702
Seal kit FRONT for semi-micro flow cell, qty=12 of item 7 G1315-68710
Window screw kit, includes 2 quartz windows, 2 compression 79883-68703

washers, 2 window holders, 2 window screws and 10 spring
washers

NOTE
Gaskets # 6 and #7 have different hole
diameters.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
10
11
Figure 39 Semi-Micro Flow Cell Parts
1 - window screw
2 - spring washers
3 - compression washer
4 - window holder
5 - quartz window
6 - Gasket
Figure 40 Orientation of Spring Washers.

High Pressure Flow Cell
Table 12 Repair Parts: Micro Flow Cell Assembly
High pressure flow cell assembly, 6 mm, 1.7 µl, G1315-60015

1 Window assembly, comprises items 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2 Seal ring 79883-27101
5 Spring washers (pack of 10) 5062-8553
Screw M 2.5, 4 mm lg for cell body/clamp unit 0515-1056
Capillary 0.12 mm, 150 mm lg) G1315-87312
Capillary 0.17 mm, 380 mm lg) G1315-87311
Cell Repair Kit Agilent, includes 1 quartz window, 79883-68700

5 spring washers, 2 seal rings

6
5
4
2
3
2
Figure 41 High Pressure Flow Cell Assembly Parts

500 nl Flow Cell
12 11 3, 4 2
3, 4
13
5
10
7
16 8 9
14 15
17
Figure 42 500 nl Flow Cell
Table 13 500 nl Flow Cell
500 nl Flow Cell Kit G1315-68714

includes
Flow cell assembly, 10 mm, 500 nl, 5 MPa

completely assembled
includes items 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
1 Glass-capillary 50, includes

Inlet capillary, 400 mm lg, i.d. 50 µm
2 Glass-capillary 100, includes

Outlet capillary, 550 mm lg, i.d. 100 µm
3 Fitting Screw - for 4 mm wrench, QTT=2 (reorder 10/pk) 5063-6593

Table 13 500 nl Flow Cell, continued
4 Cell ferrules are factory installed
5 Fitting 1/32 5022-2168
7 Upchurch Litetouch ferrules LT-100, (front and back), QTY=4 5063-6592

(reorder 10/pk)
8 Union - Top - Adjustment Tool, used for item 7 5022-2146
9 Union - Top - Seal, QTY=2 5022-2145
10 Torque Adapter G1315-45003 (*)
11 Cell Housing 10 mm
12 Cell Seal Assembly 10 mm see kit below
13 Quartz Cell Body 10 mm G1315-80001
14 Handle for clamp unit G1315-84901
16 Screw M 2.5, 4 mm lg for cell body/clamp 0515-1056
Additional kits and parts

1 Glass-capillary Kit_50, includes G1315-68703
Inlet capillary, 400 mm lg, i.d. 50 µm, o.D. 0.8 mm
and fitting parts1y
2 Glass-capillary Kit_100, includes G1315-68708

Outlet capillary, 250 mm lg, i.d. 100 µm, o.D. 0.8 mm
and fitting partsi
Sealing Kit, includes items 10, 12 and 7 (QTY=5) G1315-68715
17 Wrench open end 4 mm 8710-1534 (**)
*part of Sealing Kit

**supplied with standard accessory kit G1315-68705

Fan Assembly Parts
Table 14 Fan Assembly Parts
1 Fan (for all DAD/MWDs) 3160-1016
2 Heater assembly (G1315/65B only) G1315-60000
3 Temperature sensor assembly (G1315/65B only) G1315-60003
4 Sensor holder (G1315/65B only) G1315-22300
Figure 43 Fan Assembly Parts

Holmium Oxide Filter
Table 15 Holmium Oxide Filter Assembly Parts
1 Holmium oxide filter motor assembly, includes items G1315-68700

2 and 4
2 Holmium oxide filter lever G1315-45001
3 Holmium oxide filter 79880-22711
4 Spring 1460-1510
When the filter motor has been removed, the filter lever should not be reused. Use always a
NO TE new filter lever to assure correct fit on the filter motor shaft.
3 1
2
4
Figure 44 Holmium Oxide Filter Parts

Coupling Lens Assembly
Table 16 Coupling Lens Assembly
Coupling lens assembly G1103-68001
1 Retainer ring
2 Washer-spring wavy
3 Lens support
4 Lens
5 Lens holder
1
2
Figure 45 Coupling Lens Assembly Parts

Source Lens (Achromat) Assembly
Table 17 Source Lens Assembly
Source lens (achromat) assembly includes a filter lever G1315-65201

G1315-45001
1 Lens achromatic 1000-0486
2 Spring compression 1460-2255
3 Spectro window 79880-28111
4 Holder
When the filter motor has been removed, the filter lever should not be reused. Use always a
NO TE new filter lever to assure correct fit on the filter motor shaft.
Figure 46 Source Lens (Achromat) Assembly Parts

Cell Support Assembly
Table 18 Cell Support Assembly
Cell support assembly G1315-65202
1 Retainer ring 0510-1638
2 Washer-spring wavy 3050-1591
3 Spectro window 79880-28111
4 Cell support G1315-24701
1
2
3
Figure 47 Cell Support Assembly Parts

Control Module
Table 19 Cotrol Module Parts
Control Module, replacement part including cable G1323-67001
Plastic Housing Kit, includes front, back and a clamp 5062-8583
CAN cable Agilent 1100 module to control module G1323-81600
Figure 48 Control Module

Sheet Metal Kit (G1315A/G1365A)
For the information on the sheet metal kit for the G1315B and G1365B refer to “Sheet Metal
NO TE Kit (G1315B/G1365B)" on page 199.
Table 20 Sheet Metal Kit Parts (G1315A/G1365A)
1 Sheet metal kit includes case and top cover G1315-68701
2 Screws M3 for cover and flow cell door 5022-2112
3 Thumb screw for union holder 0515-2769
4 Zero dead volume fitting 0100-0900
5 Union holder clamp G1315-05205
2
1
5 1
3
4
Figure 49 Sheet Metal Kit Parts (G1315A/G1365A)

Sheet Metal Kit (G1315B/G1365B)
For the information on the sheet metal kit for the G1315A and G1365A refer to “Sheet Metal
NO TE Kit (G1315A/G1365A)" on page 198.
Table 21 Sheet Metal Kit Parts (G1315B/G1365B)
1 Sheet metal kit includes case, top cover and front G1315-68721
2 Screws M3 for cover and flow cell door 5022-2112
3 Thumb screw for union holder 0515-2769
4 Zero dead volume fitting 0100-0900
5 Union holder clamp G1315-05205
2
1
3
4
1
Figure 50 Sheet Metal Kit Parts (G1315B/G1365B)

Plastic Parts
Table 22 Plastics Parts
1 Front cover 5062-8582
2 Plastics, includes base, sides and top 5062-8565
3 Name plate Agilent 1100 Series 5042-1381
4 Name plate Serial Number (w/o serial number) 5042-1314
For correct assembling of the top and sides, see “Assembling the Main Cover" on page 176.
NO TE
Figure 51 Plastic Parts

Foam Parts
Table 23 Foam Parts
1, 2 EPP foam kit, includes base and top G1315-68722
3 Damper kit (includes 7 bumpers) G1315-68706
4 Guides for interface board 5041-8395
Do not order the individual part numbers mentioned on the foam.

NO TE
4
AIRFLOW 1
G1315/65A
G1315/65B
Figure 52 Foam Parts

Power and Status Light Pipes
Table 24 Power and Status Light Pipes
Power supply assembly 0950-2528
Screw M4 x 0.7, 8 mm lg, to fix power supply at rear panel 0515-0910
Washer 2190-0409
1 Power light pipe 5041-8382
2 Status light pipe 5041-8384
3 Power switch button 5041-8381
4 Coupler for power supply actuator 5041-8383
3
2
Figure 53 Power and Status Light Pipe

Leak Parts
Table 25 Leak Parts
1 Leak sensor assembly 5061-3356
2 Leak pan G1315-45501
3 Leak funnel 5041-8388
4 Leak funnel holder 5041-8389
5 Clip 5041-8387
6 Corrugated tubing, 120 mm lg, re-order 5 m 5062-2463
7 Corrugated tubing, 120 mm lg, re-order 5 m 5062-2463
2
4
3
1
6
Figure 54 Leak Parts

Accessory Kit
This kit contains some accessories and tools needed for the installation and
repair of the detector.
Table 26 Accessory Kit Parts
Accessory kit G1315-68705
Corrugated tubing (to waste), re-order 5 m 5062-2463
1 Teflon Tubing flexible i.d. 0.8 mm (flow cell to waste), 5062-2462

re-order 5 m
2 Fitting male PEEK, Qty=1 0100-1516
3 Capillary column – detector 380 mm lg, 0.17 i.d. includes items G1315-87311
4, 5 and 6 (not assembled)
4 Ferrule front SST, qty=2 0100-0043
5 Ferrule back SST, qty=2 0100-0044
6 Fitting SST, qty=2 79814-22406
Hex key set 1 – 5 mm 8710-0641
Wrench open end 1/4 – 5/16 inch 8710-0510
Wrench open end 4 mm 8710-1534
ESD wrist strap 9300-1408
For item number refer to Figure 55 and Figure 56.

Figure 55 Waste Tubing Parts
4
5
6
This end is
3 pre-installed
Figure 56 Inlet Capillary (Column-Detector) Parts

Cable Overview
Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Aligent Technologies to ensure
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Table 27 Cables Overview
Type Description Part Number
Analog 3390/2/3 integrators 01040-60101

cables
3394/6 integrators 35900-60750
35900A A/D converter 35900-60750
General purpose (spade lugs) 01046-60105
3390/2/3 integrators 01040-60101
Remote 3390 integrator 01046-60203

cables
3392/3 integrators 01046-60206
3394 integrator 01046-60210
3396A (Series I) integrator 03394-60600
3396 Series II / 3395A integrator, see page 213
3396 Series III / 3395B integrator 03396-61010
Agilent 1100 / 1050 modules / 1046A FLD 5061-3378
1046A FLD 5061-3378
35900A A/D converter 5061-3378

1040 diode-array detector 01046-60202
1090 liquid chromatographs 01046-60202
Signal distribution module 01046-60202
BCD 3392/3 integrators 18594-60510

cables

Table 27 Cables Overview, continued
Type Description Part Number
3396 integrator 03396-60560
General purpose (spade Lugs) 18594-60520
Auxiliary Agilent 1100 Series vacuum degasser G1322-61600
CAN Agilent 1100 module to module, 0.5 m 5181-1516

cables
Agilent 1100 module to module, 1 m 5181-1519
Agilent 1100 module to control module G1323-81600
External Agilent 1100 Series interface board to general purpose G1103-61611

contacts
GPIB Agilent 1100 module to Agilent ChemStation, 1 m 10833A

cable
Agilent 1100 module to Agilent ChemStation, 2 m 10833B
RS-232 Agilent 1100 module to a computer 34398A

cable This kit contains a 9-pin female to 9-pin female Null
Modem (printer) cable and one adapter.
LAN cable Twisted pair cross over LAN cable, 10 feet long 5183-4649
(for point to point connection)
Category 5 UTP cable, 8 m long G1530-61480
(for hub connections)

Analog Cables
One end of these cables provides a BNC connector to be connected to

Agilent 1100 Series modules. The other end depends on the instrument to
which connection is being made.
Agilent 1100 to 3390/2/3 Integrators
Connector Pin Pin Signal Name

01040-60101 3390/2/3 Agilent 1100
1 Shield Ground
2 Not connected
3 Center Signal +
4 Connected to pin 6
5 Shield Analog -
6 Connected to pin 4
7 Key
8 Not connected

Agilent 1100 to 3394/6 Integrators

35900-60750 3394/6 Agilent 1100
1 Not connected
2 Shield Analog -
3 Center Analog +
Agilent 1100 to BNC Connector

8120-1840 BNC Agilent 1100
Shield Shield Analog -
Center Center Analog +

Agilent 1100 to General Purpose

01046-60105 3394/6 Agilent 1100
1 Not connected
2 Black Analog -
3 Red Analog +

Remote Cables
One end of these cables provides a Aligent Technologies APG (Analytical

Products Group) remote connector to be connected to Agilent 1100 Series
modules. The other end depends on the instrument to be connected to.
Agilent 1100 to 3390 Integrators
Connector Pin Pin Signal Name Active

01046-60203 3390 Agilent 1100 (TTL)
2 1 - White Digital ground
NC 2 - Brown Prepare run Low
7 3 - Gray Start Low
NC 4 - Blue Shut down Low
NC 5 - Pink Not connected
NC 6 - Yellow Power on High
NC 7 - Red Ready High
NC 8 - Green Stop Low
NC 9 - Black Start request Low


01046-60206 3392/3 Agilent 1100 (TTL)
9 7 - Red Ready High
4 - Key 1 8 - Green Stop Low

01046-60210 3394 Agilent 1100 (TTL)
5,14 7 - Red Ready High
6 8 - Green Stop Low
1 9 - Black Start request Low
13, 15 Not connected

START and STOP are connected via diodes to pin 3 of the 3394 connector.
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Agilent 1100 to 3396A Integrators

03394-60600 3394 Agilent 1100 (TTL)
5,14 7 - Red Ready High
Agilent 1100 to 3396 Series II / 3395A Integrators

Use the cable 03394-60600 and cut pin #5 on the integrator side. Otherwise
the integrator prints START; not ready.

Agilent 1100 to 3396 Series III / 3395B Integrators

03396-61010 33XX Agilent 1100 (TTL)
Agilent 1100 to HP 1050, HP 1046A or Agilent 35900 A/D Converters

5061-3378 HP 1050 / … Agilent 1100 (TTL)
1 - White 1 - White Digital ground
2 - Brown 2 - Brown Prepare run Low
3 - Gray 3 - Gray Start Low
4 - Blue 4 - Blue Shut down Low
5 - Pink 5 - Pink Not connected
6 - Yellow 6 - Yellow Power on High
7 - Red 7 - Red Ready High
8 - Green 8 - Green Stop Low
9 - Black 9 - Black Start request Low

Agilent 1100 to HP 1090 LC, HP 1040 DAD or Signal Distribution Module

01046-60202 HP 1090 Agilent 1100 (TTL)
7 4 - Blue Shut down Low
8 5 - Pink Not connected
5 - Key 6 8 - Green Stop Low

01046-60201 Universal Agilent 1100 (TTL)
1 - White Digital ground
2 - Brown Prepare run Low
3 - Gray Start Low
4 - Blue Shut down Low
5 - Pink Not connected
6 - Yellow Power on High
7 - Red Ready High
8 - Green Stop Low
9 - Black Start request Low

BCD Cables
One end of these cables provides a 15-pin BCD connector to be connected to

the Agilent 1100 Series modules. The other end depends on the instrument to
be connected to.
Connector Pin Pin Signal Name BCD Digit

18584-60510 3392/3 Agilent 1100
10 1 BCD 5 20
11 2 BCD 7 80
3 3 BCD 6 40
9 4 BCD 4 10
7 5 BCD0 1
5 6 BCD 3 8
12 7 BCD 2 4
6 - Key 4 8 BCD 1 2
1 9 Digital ground
2 15 +5V Low

Connector Pin Pin Signal Name BCD Digit

03396-60560 3392/3 Agilent 1100
1 1 BCD 5 20
2 2 BCD 7 80
3 3 BCD 6 40
4 4 BCD 4 10
5 5 BCD0 1
6 6 BCD 3 8
7 7 BCD 2 4
8 8 BCD 1 2
9 9 Digital ground
NC 15 +5V Low
Connector Wire Color Pin Signal Name BCD Digit

18594-60520 Agilent 1100
Green 1 BCD 5 20
Violet 2 BCD 7 80
Blue 3 BCD 6 40
Yellow 4 BCD 4 10
Black 5 BCD0 1
Orange 6 BCD 3 8
Red 7 BCD 2 4
Brown 8 BCD 1 2
Gray 9 Digital ground
White 15 +5 Vt Low

Auxiliary Cable
One end of this cable provides a modular plug to be connected to the

Agilent 1100 Series vacuum degasser. The other end is for general purpose.
Agilent 1100 Series Degasser to general purposes
Connector Color Pin Signal Name

G1322-61600 Agilent 1100
White 1 Ground
Brown 2 Pressure signal
Green 3
Yellow 4
Grey 5 DC + 5 V IN
Pink 6 Vent

CAN Cable
Both ends of this cable provide a modular plug to be connected to Agilent 1100
Series module’s CAN-bus connectors.
Agilent 1100 module to module, 0.5 m 5181-1516
Agilent 1100 module to module, 1 m 5181-1519
Agilent 1100 module to control module G1323-81600

External Contact Cable 5 1

10 6
15 11
One end of this cable provides a 15-pin plug to be connected to Agilent 1100
Series module’s interface board. The other end is for general purpose.
Agilent 1100 Series Interface Board to general purposes
Connector Color Pin Signal Name

G1103-61611 Agilent 1100
White 1 EXT 1
Brown 2 EXT 1
Green 3 EXT 2
Yellow 4 EXT 2
Grey 5 EXT 3
Pink 6 EXT 3
Blue 7 EXT 4
Red 8 EXT 4
Black 9 Not connected
Violet 10 Not connected
Grey/pink 11 Not connected
Red/blue 12 Not connected
White/green 13 Not connected
Brown/green 14 Not connected
White/yellow 156 Not connected

RS-232 Cable Kit

This kit contains a 9-pin female to 9-pin female Null Modem (printer) cable
and one adapter. Use the cable and adapter to connect Aligent Technologies
instruments with 9-pin male RS-232 connectors to most PCs or printers.
Agilent 1100 module to PC
RS-232 Cable Kit 34398As
Instrument PC
DCD 1 1 DCD
RX 2 2 RX
TX 3 3 TX
DTR 4 4 DTR
GND 5 5 GND
DSR 6 6 DSR
RTS 7 7 RTS
CTS 8 8 CTS
RI 9 9 RI
DB9 DB9 DB9 DB9
Male Female Female Male

LAN Cables
Recommended Cables
For point to point connection (not using a network hub) use a twisted pair
cross over LAN cable (P/N 5183-4649, 10 feet long).
For standard network connections using a hub use category 5 UTP cables,
(P/N G1530-61480, 8 m long).

Reference Manual
6
Introduction to the Detector
Optical System Overview 225
Electrical Connections 228
Instrument Layout 230
Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) 231
Electronics 232
Detector Main Board (DAM/MWM) 233
Firmware Description 241
Raw Data Conversion to Absorbance 243
Optional Interface Boards 248
Interfaces 250
Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch 254
The Main Power Supply Assembly 259

Introduction to the Detector

The detector is designed for highest optical performance, GLP compliance and
easy maintenance. It includes the following features:
• long-life deuterium and tungsten lamps for highest intensity and lowest
detection limit over a wavelength range of 190–950 nm,
• no loss in sensitivity for up to five wavelengths simultaneous,
• programmable slit from 1–16 nm for complete optimization of sensitivity,
linearity and spectral resolution,
• optional flow-cell cartridges (standard 10 mm 13 µl, semi-micro 6 mm 5 µl,
500 nl, 10 mm, high pressure 10 mm 1.7 µl and prep-cells) are available and
can be used depending on the application needs,
• easy front access to lamps and flow cell for fast replacement, and
• built-in holmium oxide filter for fast wavelength accuracy verification,
• built-in temperature control for improved baseline stability (G1315B DAD
and G1365B MWD).
For specifications, see “Performance Specifications" on page 288.

Optical System Overview
Optical System
The optical system of the detector is shown in Figure 57. Its illumination
source is a combination of a deuterium-arc-discharge lamp for the ultraviolet
(UV) wavelength range and a tungsten lamp for the visible (VIS) and
short-wave near-infrared (SWNIR) wavelength range. The image of the
filament of the tungsten lamp is focused on the discharge aperture of the
deuterium lamp by means of a special rear-access lamp design which allows
both light sources to be optically combined and share a common axis to the
source lens. The achromat (source lens) forms a single, focused beam of light
through the flow cell. Each cell room and lamp are separated by a quartz
window which can be cleaned or replaced. In the spectrograph, light is being
dispersed onto the diode array by a holographic grating. This allows
simultaneous access to all wavelength information
Cell suppor
window
Tungsten lamp Flow cell
Coupling lens
Spectro len
Deuterium lamp Slit
Achromat (source lens) Diode array
Holmium oxide filter
Grating
Figure 57 Optical System of the Detector
Lamps The light source for the UV-wavelength range is a deuterium lamp with a
shine-through aperture. As a result of plasma discharge in low-pressure
deuterium gas, the lamp emits light over the 190-nm to approximately 800-nm

wavelength range. The light source for the visible and SWNIR wavelength
range is a low noise tungsten lamp. This lamp emits light over the wavelength
range 470 – 950 nm.
Achromat The achromat receives the light from both lamps and focuses it so that the
(Source Lens) beam passes through the flow cell.
Holmium Oxide The holmium oxide filter is electromechanically actuated. During the holmium
Filter filter test it moves into the light path.
Cell Support Win- The cell support window assembly separates the holmium filter area from the
dow flow cell area.
Flow Cell Com- The optical unit has a flow cell compartment for easy access to flow cells. A
partment variety of optional flow cells can be inserted using the same quick, simple
mounting system. The flow cell can be removed to check the optical and
electronic performance of the detector without having influences from the
flow cell.
Spectrograph The spectrograph material is ceramic to reduce thermal effects to a minimum.
The spectrograph consists of the spectrograph lens, the variable entrance slit,
the grating and the photodiode array with front-end electronics. The
spectrograph lens refocuses the light beam after it has passed through the flow
cell. The sampling interval of the diode array is < 1 nm over the wavelength
range 190 – 950 nm. Depending on the wavelength this varies from 1.0 to 1.25
diodes per nanometer (for example a diode every 0.8 to 1 nm).
For a small wavelength range, the small non-linearity could be neglected. With
the wavelength range from 190 – 950 nm a new approach is required to
achieve wavelength accuracy over the full range. Each spectograph is
calibrated individually. The calibration data is stored in the spectrograph on
an EEPROM. Based on these data, the built-in processors calculate absorbance
data with linear intervals (1.0, 2.0, …) between data points. This results in an
excellent wavelength accuracy and instrument-to-instrument reproducibility.
Variable Entrance The micro-slit system makes use of the mechanical properties of silicon
Slit System combined with the precise structuring capabilities of bulk micro-machining. It
combines the required optical functions — slit and shutter — in a simple and
compact component. The slit width is directly controlled by the
micro-processor of the instrument and can be set as method parameter.
Grating The combination of dispersion and spectral imaging is accomplished by using
a concave holographic grating. The grating separates the light beam into all its
component wavelengths and reflects the light onto the photodiode array.

Diode Array The diode array is a series of 1024 individual photodiodes and control circuits
located on a ceramic carrier. With a wavelength range from 190 – 950 nm the
sampling interval is < 1 nm.

Electrical Connections
• The GPIB connector is used to connect the detector with a computer. The
address and control switch module next to the GPIB connector determines
the GPIB address of your detector. The switches are preset to a default
address (see “GPIB Default Addresses" on page 255) which is recognized
once after power is switched on.
• The CAN bus is a serial bus with high speed data transfer. The two
connectors for the CAN bus are used for internal Agilent 1100 Series
module data transfer and synchronization.
• Two independent analog outputs provide signals for integrators or data
handling systems.
• The interface board slot is used for external contacts and BCD bottle
number output or LAN connections.
• The REMOTE connector may be used in combination with other analytical
instruments from Aligent Technologies if you want to use features such as
start, stop, common shut down, prepare, and so on.
• With the appropriate software, the RS-232C connector may be used to
control the detector from a computer through a RS-232C connection. This
connector is activated and can be configured with the configuration switch
next to the GPIB connector (see “Communication Settings for RS-232C
Communication" on page 255). See your software documentation for
further information.
• The power input socket accepts a line voltage of 100 – 120 V or
220 – 240 V AC ± 10 % with a line frequency of 50 or 60 Hz. Maximum power
consumption is 300 VA/125 W. There is no voltage selector on your detector
because the power supply has a wide-ranging capability. There are no
externally accessible fuses, because automatic electronic fuses are
implemented in the power supply. The security lever at the power input
socket prevents that the detector cover is taken off when line power is still
connected.
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Interface board Security lever
Analog signals
APG remote
RS-232C
CAN GPIB Power
Configuration switch
Figure 58 Electrical Connections

Instrument Layout
The industrial design of the detector incorporates several innovative features.
It uses Agilent’s E-PAC concept for the packaging of electronics and
mechanical assemblies. This concept is based upon the use of expanded
polypropylene (EPP) layers of foam plastic spacers in which the mechanical
and electronic boards components of the detector are placed. This pack is then
housed in a metal inner cabinet which is enclosed by a plastic external
cabinet. The advantages of this packaging technology are:
• virtual elimination of fixing screws, bolts or ties, reducing the number of
components and increasing the speed of assembly/disassembly,
• the plastic layers have air channels molded into them so that cooling air can
be guided exactly to the required locations,
• 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.

Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF)

Maintenance requires the exchange of components which are subject to wear
or stress. Ideally, the frequency at which components are exchanged should be
based on the intensity of usage of the detector and the analytical conditions,
and not on a predefined time interval. The early maintenance feedback (EMF)
feature monitors the usage of specific components in the instrument, and
provides feedback when the user-selectable limits have been exceeded. The
visual feedback in the user interface provides an indication that maintenance
procedures should be scheduled.
EMF Counters
The detector provides two EMF counters for the lamps. The counters
increment increments with lamp use, and can be assigned a maximum limit
which provides visual feedback in the user interface when the limit is
exceeded. The counters can be reset to zero after the lamp is exchanged. The
detector provides the following EMF counters:
• Deuterium Lamp On-Time
• Tungsten Lamp On-Time
Using the EMF Counters

The user-settable EMF limits for the EMF counters enable the early
maintenance feedback to be adapted to specific user requirements. The useful
lamp burn time is dependent on the requirements for the analysis (high or low
sensitivity analysis, wavelength etc.), therefore, the definition of the maximum
limits need to be determined based on the specific operating conditions of the
instrument.
Setting the EMF Limits

The setting of the EMF limits must be optimized over one or two maintenance
cycles. Initially, no EMF limit should be set. When instrument performance
indicates maintenance is necessary, take note of the values displayed by lamp
counters. Enter these values (or values slightly less than the displayed values)
as 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.

Electronics
The electronics are comprised of four main components:
• detector main board (DAM/MWM), see page 233.
• power supply, see page 259.
Optional:
• interface board (BCD/external contacts), see page 248.
• interface board (LAN), see page 249.

Detector Main Board (DAM/MWM)

This board controls all information and activities of all assemblies within the
detector. Through interfaces (CAN, GPIB or RS-232C) connected to the user
interface, the operator enters parameters, changes modes and controls the
detector.
ASIC — Application Specific Integrated Circuit

The 304-pin application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) provides interfacing
to external devices through drivers, including GPIB, CAN, APG remote, and
RS-232C. It is connected directly to the four control LEDs located near the
connectors on the board and the 8-bit configuration switch which is used to
configure the address for the GPIB communication, the Baud rate for RS-232C
transfer, and so on. For switch settings, refer to the Installing Your
Agilent 1100 Win System handbook.
In addition, it controls the cooling fan via the PWM (pulse width modulation)
driver. Movement of the cooling fan is sensed by the microprocessor.
Main processor
The Motorola MC 68332 microprocessor acts as the main processor with a
clock frequency of 16 MHz. It exchanges data with the ASIC through the core
bus as well as with the PSRAM (pseudo-static random access memory) of
2 × 512 kilobyte, the flash EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable
read-only memory) of 1 MB and the 1 × 32 KB battery-backed
NV-RAM (non-volatile). Battery life is designed to last for more than 25 years
under normal operating conditions.
Control lines provide communication to the lamp supply section, which
controls the deuterium and tungsten lamps. The main processor is connected
to the SSP (signal and spectra processor) through an 8-bit parallel bus.
SSP — Signal and Spectra Processor

The SSP (signal and spectra processor) utilizing a dedicated ASIC and RAM of
3 × 128 KB, converts the 1024 raw data values to intensity and absorbance
values.
Conversion and subsequent calculation to achieve absorbance values include
the following tasks:

• dark current correction,

• PDA (photo diode array) temperature compensation,
• absorbance calculation, and
• signal averaging.
SIMM Memory Module

The SIMM memory module is used to expand the memory up to 4 × 1 MB or up
to 4 × 4 MB to accommodate more run buffer (signal and spectral data).
Firmware
For an outline of the firmware, see “Firmware Description" on page 241. In
case you require exact mathematical equations for the transformation, see the
Understanding Your Agilent ChemStation handbook.
Leak Sensor
This block consists of a PTC for the leak detection and a NTC for the ambient
temperature compensation. A leak would cool down the PTC and this change
in resistance would generate a leak signal.
Fan Drive
The operation of the fan is controlled by the main processor and runs with
constant revolution. The fan produces a sense signal which is derived from the
revolution. This sense signal is used for diagnostics.
On-board Battery
An on-board lithium battery buffers the electronic memory when the module
is turned off.
For safety information on lithium batteries see “Lithium Batteries
Information" on page 295.

Main Control DAM/MWM Leak

Status Functional Block Diagram sensor
LEDs
Temp “B”
4 control sensor Temp
LEDs Sensor
“B”
8-bit Heater
switch PWM drivers
ASIC
GPIB application-specif Fan

driver ic integrated
sense
circuit
CAN Holmium
Motor driver motor
driver
REMOTE
driver Interface
board
RS-232
Real time
C driver Main Memory
clock
processor
Deuterium
Safety Lamp
Control lines lamp
lock supply
block Tungsten
Diagnostic data
lamp
SSP
PWM signal and Serial bus
PFP
drivers spectra processor Array
function
Analo and slit
block
gout 1
Low pass SSP RAM
filters
and
signal
SSP ASIC
conditionin
Analog g
out 2
MPS main
SIMM power
supply
memory module
Figure 59 Block Diagram Detector Main Controller Functionality

SCI Board
The SCI (spectrograph connector interface), located on the optical unit
assembly is the interface between micro-slit, PDA and detector main board. In
addition, wavelength calibration data and manufacturing data from the
manufacturing process (for example, serial number, dates, and so on) are
stored in the EEPROM.
PDA Signal Conditioning Electronics

Data is transferred from the photodiode array (PDA) through the
spectrograph connector interface (SCI) board to the PDA signal conditioning
electronics. The PDA signal conditioning electronics adjusts the signal levels to
provide an appropriate output signal.
A/D Converter
The output signal from the PDA signal conditioning electronics is directed to
the 16-bit /160-kHz A/D converter. Multiplexing is used to monitor test signals
for diagnostic purposes including GND, reference voltage (Vref), and a ramp
signal. These signals are used to verify the front end electronics separately
from the PDA. The signal from the PDA temperature sensor is used for
temperature compensation.
PFP (PDA Front-end Processor)

The PFP on this board utilizing RAM of 3 × 32 KB and 1 × 8 KB and the EPLD
(electronically programmable logic device) forwards the data from the 16-bit
A/D converter. It provides timing and control for the photodiode readout and
the A/D conversion.
Analog Outputs
There are two independent analog outputs (0…1 V full scale). Digital data from
the ASIC is converted into a pulse-width modulated signal (PWM). The PWM
signal is then fed to an amplitude modulator, which precisely turns the
reference signal on and off. This signal then passes to a low-pass filter section.

DAM/MWM
PFP functional block diagram RAM
PDA control lines
PFP ASIC
DAM/MWM Control Function Block / SSP Processor
Serial interface PFP EPLD

digital processor
PDA address lines

Data bus
Control lines
EEPROM data bus
16 bit / 160 kHz

A/D converter
SCI board
PDA signal
Test signals, PDA
GND, Vref signal conditioning PDA temperature sensor
ramp electronics
Figure 60 Block Diagram PFP Functions
Deuterium Lamp Filament Control

Before ignition, the deuterium lamp filament control circuit provides a
constant voltage of 2.5 VDC at approximately 6 A to the filament of the
deuterium lamp. The deuterium lamp filament control circuit is enabled by the
processor on the DAM board.

Deuterium Lamp Current Control

The deuterium lamp current control circuit comprises two parts. One part
generates an ignition pulse of 600 VDC for the lamp, resulting in lamp ignition.
After ignition this voltage is disabled. The other part is a constant current
source of 320 mA at an operating voltage of about 85 VDC for stable operating
conditions and light emission of the deuterium lamp. The deuterium lamp
current control circuit is supervised by the processor on the DAM board.
Igniting the Deuterium Lamp

The deuterium lamp is heated for several seconds prior to ignition. The
deuterium lamp current control circuit gives an ignition pulse to the lamp,
resulting in lamp ignition. The filament control circuit disables the filament
voltage if the lamp was ignited successfully.
If the deuterium lamp failed to ignite, the whole sequence is repeated after a
wait sequence for cooling down. If the deuterium lamp still does not ignite, an
error message occurs.
Tungsten Lamp Voltage Control

The tungsten lamp voltage is generated by the tungsten lamp voltage control
circuit which is enabled by the processor. This circuit provides a constant
voltage of 6 VDC to operate the tungsten lamp.

Detector Main Board Lamp Supply

Functional Block Diagram
Filament
Deuterium lamp
filament control
Shut down
Deuterium lamp Anode
current control
Control bus
Deuterium
DAM/MWM Control Function Block
lamp sense
Tungsten lamp
voltage control
Diagnostic
A/D converter
Control bus
Figure 61 Block Diagram Lamp Supply Functions

Diagnostic A/D Converter

The diagnostic A/D converter senses currents and voltages of the deuterium
and tungsten lamps and converts the analog signals into digital values. The
digital values are transferred via the control bus on the detector main board.
When values are outside the normal range, an appropriate error message is
generated and the lamps will be switched off.
Safety Switches
If the EPP foam is removed while the instrument is still on, the safety light
switches are activated and the deuterium lamp, the tungsten lamps and the
fan are switched off.
Interfaces
For detailed information on interfaces, see “Interfaces" on page 250.
Temperature Control
The G1315B/G165B detectors are equipped with a temperature control to
improve the baseline stability in unstable environments (e.g. strong variation
of the temperature due to air condition systems). A heater and a temperature
sensor assembly have been added and are controlled by the detector main
board and its firmware. The temperature at the fan is compared with a
temperature sensor on the main board. Depending on the difference the heater
in front of the fan is controlled. There are no parameters to be set for the
temperature control.

Firmware Description
The firmware of the instrument consists of two independent sections:
• a non-instrument specific section, called resident system,
• an instrument specific section, called main system.
Resident System
This resident section of the firmware is identical for all Agilent 1100 series
modules. Its properties are:
• the complete communication capabilities (GPIB, CAN and RS-232C),
• memory management,
• ability to update the firmware of the ‘main system’.
Main System
Its properties are:
• the complete communication capabilities (GPIB, CAN, LAN and RS-232C),
• memory management,
• ability to update the firmware of the resident system.
In addition the main system comprises the instrument functions that are
divided into common functions like
• run synchronization through APG remote
• error handling,
• diagnostic functions,
• or module specific functions like
• internal events such as lamp control, filter movements,
• raw data collection and conversion to absorbance (see “Raw Data
Conversion to Absorbance" on page 243.

Firmware Updates
Firmware updates can be done using your user interface:
• handheld control module with files from a PC-card or
• Agilent ChemStation with files from floppy disk
The file naming conventions are:
xxxx-vvv.DLB, where
xxxx is the product number, for example, 1315 for the G1315A DAD, and
vvv is the revision number, for example 104 is revision 1.04
For instructions refer to your user interface.
Update of main system can be done in the resident system only.

NO TE
Update of the resident system can be done in the main system only.
main FW update
Resident System Main System
resident FW update
Figure 62 Firmware Update Mechanism

Raw Data Conversion to Absorbance

The raw data flow (from the photodiode array) and conversion to absorbance
spectra for each data point is a multiple step process. This process is outlined
in this section. For exact mathematical equations for the transformation, see
the Understanding Your Agilent ChemStation handbook. Figure 63 shows the
firmware flow diagram.
Subtract Dark Signal

Raw data coming from the photodiode array via the signal conditioning
electronics (which includes a variable gain amplifier) are read from the A/D
converter. For details, see “A/D Converter" on page 236. These raw data are
intensity values of each photodiode of the array.
During a blank measurement a dark signal and electronic offset measurement
is performed for each diode on the photodiode array. This offset spectrum is
stored and subtracted from all subsequent intensity spectra to give dark signal
corrected intensity spectra.
Gain Correction
During a blank measurement every photodiode is assigned a gain value,
depending on the amount of light falling on the diode array. These gain values
are stored in a table. They are used to adjust the amplification factor in the
signal conditioning electronics. This process is used to adjust small signal
levels to the optimum range of the A/D converter.
The DSP firmware uses the gain table to adjust the dark signal corrected
intensity spectra.

Subtract
Raw data
dark signal
Temperature
Temperatur Gain
e filter correction
Temperatur
ecorrection
Absorbance
calculation
Filtering
Spectra
runbuffer Signal
DAD calculation
Deuterium
line data
Wavelength
axis
Wavelength linearization
calibration
table
Absorbance
LC signals
spectra
Figure 63 Firmware Flow Diagram

Temperature Correction
The quantum efficiency of the photodiode array depends on the temperature
and is different for each wavelength. The temperature dependency follows a
monotone increasing function over the wavelength scale, which means it
increases with longer wavelengths (above 600 nm).
To correct the intensity spectrum for temperature effects, the temperature on
the photodiode array is averaged. With the help of a function, correction
factors for each wavelength are calculated. The temperature factors are used
to correct the intensity spectrum.
Temperature Filter
The temperature filter determines whether the temperature has been changed
significantly. Only in this case, temperature correction is applied.
Absorbance Calculation and Filtering

To form an absorbance spectrum, the logarithm of the blank medium’s
intensity spectrum is subtracted from the logarithm of the sample’s intensity
spectrum.
Spectral filtering is used for noise reduction. Spectra are taken at faster rates
than the corresponding integration time, set in the Agilent ChemStation’s user
interface. Absorbance values of all wavelength form one absorbance spectrum.
Spectra Runbuffer (DAD Only)

Absorbance spectra are intermediately stored here if the acquisition of
spectra is faster than the processing and data communication to the
Agilent ChemStation. Intensity values can also be stored for special purposes,
for example, diagnostic reasons.
Wavelength Axis Linearization,

Deuterium Line Data,
Wavelength Calibration Table
1024 photodiodes are located on the array to give a sampling interval of
nominal <1 nm in the UV wavelength range. In the visible and short wave near
infrared wavelength ranges, the sampling interval is slightly higher. To correct
for this optical non-linearity and to convert from discrete diode distances to a

continuous, linear scale, an interpolation algorithm is applied. This algorithm

uses a wavelength calibration table and actual wavelength data, derived from
the deuterium emission lines at 486 nm and 656 nm.
Wavelength calibration is done for each individual spectrograph during the
production process. The individual calibration coefficients are stored in the
wavelength calibration table in an EEPROM (electrically erasable PROM),
which is part of the spectrograph electronics. Actually two sets of coefficients
are used, one set for the wavelength range below the second order filter,
located on the photodiode array, and one set for the upper wavelength range.
During each start-up of the spectrophotometer, each discrete wavelength
value is assigned a photodiode of the array.
Recalibration in the diagnostic section of your Agilent ChemStation software
can be performed to compensate for minor deviations from initial production
conditions. Recalibration is achieved using the deuterium line data, that is, the
exact positions of the deuterium emission lines at 486 nm and 656 nm. With
the user interface, the operator can include the new parameters in the
wavelength calibration table to calculate a table of correction coefficients
which are applied to each spectrum.
Rawdata File
The runbuffer within the detector is used for signal and spectra data only. If
the runbuffer is full, no further signal data are entered. This will guarantee
useful signal data but may cause loss of interesting spectral data. The
runbuffer can hold about 90 spectra depending on the settings and may be
expanded by additional memory on the detector main board (SIMM modules).
Peak Detector
The peak detector (PD) always uses signal A as the pilot signal. The PD is
adjusted by means of two setpoints: peakwidth and threshold. Both setpoints
are time-programmable. While the PD-threshold is a method parameter of its
own, the PD-peakwidth parameter is derived from the general peakwidth
(PKWD) parameter. At the start of the run, the value for the PD-peakwidth is
set equal to the PKWD setpoint. The peak detector recognizes changes in the
slope of this signal (upslope, apex, downslope and baseline) and stores spectra
according to the operator’s instructions. During the run the PD-peakwidth
parameter can be changed by time-programming.

Spectra Acquisition Modes (DAD only)

The spectra acquisition mode allows automatic storage of spectra during a
run. The mode can be changed during the run by time-programming.
The modes in detail are:
Table 28 Spectra Acquisition Modes
Mode Description
none no spectra is stored
apex top of peak spectra is stored
apex + baselines last baseline spectrum before peak, top of peak spectrum and first
baseline spectrum after peak is stored.
apex + slopes spectrum in peak upslope, at top of peak and in peak downslope is
stored.
apex + slopes + baselines combined apex + slopes and apex + baselines.
all in peak compared to storing all spectra periodically, only stores spectra
within a peak at doubled period. Starts with last baseline spectrum
before peak and ends with first baseline spectrum after peak. If
baseline spectra are not detected, the spectrum before the first
spectrum in peak or the spectrum after the last spectrum within the
peak is stored instead.
all 2nd in peak only the 2nd spectra of a peak is stored.
all periodically all spectra are stored. The period depends on the
peakwidth setting. For peakwidth setting=0 (narrowest peak), the
spectrum data rate would be 20 Hz.
all second periodically every 2nd spectra is stored (50 % of mode all).

Optional Interface Boards

The Agilent 1100 Series modules have one optional board slot that allows
addition of an interface board to the modules.
Table 29 Optional Interface Boards
Description Part Number
BCD Board G1351-68701
Fuse 250 mA (four are on the board) 2110-0004
LAN Board (see next page for details)
BCD Board
The BCD board provides a BCD output for the bottle number of the
Agilent 1100 Series autosampler and four external contacts. The external
contact closure contacts are relay contacts. The maximum settings are: 30 V
(AC/DC); 250 mA (fused). There are general purpose cables available to
connect the BCD output, see “BCD Cables" on page 216 and the external
outputs, see “External Contact Cable" on page 220 to external devices.
Board
identification
RFI filter
Processor BCD register 12 BCD

interface connector
Line driver
filter
RFI
+ 250 mA
External External contact
contacts 4x connector
Figure 64 Block Diagram BCD Board

LAN Board
The HP JetDirect cards are network interface cards used in HP printers.
One board is required per Agilent 1100 stack. It is recommended to add the LAN board to
NO TE the detector with highest data rate.
The LAN board can only be used together with:

NO TE
a main board version G13XX-66520 (DAD/MWD/VWD/Pump/ALS) or G13XX-66500
(FLD/RID) and above.
a DOS-ChemStation software revision A.06.01 or above.
The following cards can be used with the Agilent 1100 modules.
Table 30 LAN Boards
Order Number Supported networks
J4106A Ethernet/802.3, RJ-45 (10Base-T(
J4105A Token Ring/802.5, DB9, RJ-45 (10Base-T)
J4100A Fast Ethernet, Ethernet/802.3, RJ-45 (10/100Base-TX) + BNC (10Base2)
Minimum firmware of the JetDirect cards is A.05.05.

NO TE
Recommended Cables
For point to point connection (not using a network hub) use a twisted pair
cross over LAN cable (part number 5183-4649, 10 feet long).
For standard network connections using a hub use category 5 UTP cables,
(part number G1530-61480, 8 m long).

Interfaces
The Agilent 1100 Series modules provide the following interfaces:
Table 31 Agilent 1100 Series Interfaces
Interface Type Pumps Autosampler DA Detector VW Detector Thermostatted Vacuum

MW Detector RI Detector Column Degasser
FL Detector Compartment
CAN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
GPIB Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
RS-232C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Remote Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Analog Yes No 2× 1× No Yes*
Interface board Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
* The vacuum degasser will have a special connector for specific use. For details see description of main board.
• CAN connectors as interface to other Agilent 1100 Series modules,

• GPIB connector as interface to the Agilent ChemStation,
• RS-232C as interface to a computer,
• REMOTE connector as interface to other Agilent products,
• Analog Output connector(s) for signal output, and
• Interface slot for specific interfacing (external contacts, BCD, LAN and so
on).
For identification and location of the connectors Figure 6 on page 23.
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proper functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations, see “Cable
Overview" on page 206.

Analog Signal Output

The analog signal output can be distributed to a recording device. For details
refer to the description of the module’s main board.
GPIB Interface
The GPIB connector is used to connect the module with a computer. The
address and control switches next to the GPIB connector determine the
GPIB address of your module. The switches are preset to a default address and
recognized by the operating software from Aligent Technologies.
Table 32 Default Addresses
Autosampler 28 Autosampler 28
Pump 22 RID 29
FLD 23
VWD 24 Autosampler (HP 1050) 18
Agilent 8453 25 Pump (HP 1050) 16
DAD/MWD 26 VWD (HP 1050) 10
Column Compartment 27 DAD (HP 1050) 17
CAN Interface
The CAN is an intermodule communication interface. It is a 2-wire serial bus
system supporting high speed data communication and real-time requirement.
Remote Interface
The APG remote connector may be used in combination with other analytical
instruments from Aligent Technologies if you want to use features such as
common shut down, prepare, and so on.
Remote control allows easy connection between single instruments or systems
to ensure coordinated analysis with simple coupling requirements.
The subminiature D connector is used. The module provides one remote
connector which is inputs/outputs (wired-or technique).

To provide maximum safety within a distributed analysis system, one line is

dedicated to SHUT DOWN the system’s critical parts in case any module
detects a serious problem. To detect whether all participating modules are
switched on or properly powered, one line is defined to summarize the
POWER ON state of all connected modules. Control of analysis is maintained
by signal readiness READY for next analysis, followed by START of run and
optional STOP of run triggered on the respective lines. In addition, PREPARE
and START REQUEST may be issued. The signal level is defined as:
• standard TTL levels (0 V is logic true, + 5 V is false),
• fan-out is 10,
• input load is 2.2 kOhm against + 5 V, and
• outputs are open collector type, inputs/outputs (wired-or technique).
Table 33 Remote Signal Distribution
Pin Signal Description
1 DGND Digital ground
2 PREPARE (L) Request to prepare for analysis (for example, calibration,

detector lamp on). Receiver is any module performing
pre-analysis activities.
3 START (L) Request to start run / timetable. Receiver is any module

performing run-time controlled activities.
4 SHUT DOWN (L) System has serious problem (for example, leak: stops pump).
Receiver is any module capable to reduce safety risk.
5 Not used
6 POWER ON (H) All modules connected to system are switched on. Receiver
is any module relying on operation of others.
7 READY (H) System is ready for next analysis. Receiver is any sequence
controller.
8 STOP (L) Request to reach system ready state as soon as possible (for
example, stop run, abort or finish and stop injection). Receiver is
any module performing run-time controlled activities.
9 START REQUEST (L) Request to start injection cycle (for example, by start key on
any module). Receiver is the autosampler.

RS-232C
The RS-232C connector is used to control the instrument from a computer
through RS-232C connection, using the appropriate software. This connector
can be activated by the configuration switch module next to the GPIB
connector.
The RS-232C is designed as DCE (Data Communication Equipment) with a
9-pin male SUB-D type connector. The pins are defined as follows:
Table 34 RS-232C Connection Table
Pin Direction Function
1 In DCD
2 In RxD
3 Out TxD
4 Out DTR
5 Ground
6 In DSR
7 Out RTS
8 In CTS
9 In RI
Instrument PC
DCD 1 1 DCD
RX 2 2 RX
TX 3 3 TX
DTR 4 4 DTR
GND 5 5 GND
DSR 6 6 DSR
RTS 7 7 RTS
CTS 8 8 CTS
RI 9 9 RI
DB9 DB9 DB9 DB9
Male Female Female Male
Figure 65 RS-232 Cable

Setting the 8-bit Configuration Switch

The 8-bit configuration switch is located next to the GPIB connector. Switch
settings provide configuration parameters for GPIB address, serial
communication protocol and instrument specific initialization procedures.
Factory setting is shown

for the diode array
detector or multiple
wavelength detector
Figure 66 8-bit Configuration Switch
Table 35 8-bit Configuration Switch
Mode Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GPIB 0 0 GPIB Address
RS-232C 0 1 Baud rate Data Parity

Bits
Reserved 1 0 Reserved
TEST/BOOT 1 1 RSVD SYS RSVD RSVD FC
Switches 1 and 2 define which set of parameters (for example, for GPIB,
RS-232C, and so on) will be changed. Once the change has been completed, the
instrument must be powered up again in order to store the values in the
non-volatile memory.

In the non-volatile memory, the parameters are kept, regardless of whether

you turn the instrument off and on again. They will be kept until the same set
of parameters is changed and the power is reset. All other previously stored
configuration settings will still remain in the non-volatile memory.
In this way, you can store more than one set of parameters using the same
8-bit configuration switch twice, for example, for both GPIB and RS-232C.
GPIB Default Addresses

If you just want to change the GPIB address and need a detailed procedure,
refer to the Installing Your Agilent ChemStation System handbook.
Default GPIB address is set to the following addresses:
Table 36 Default Addresses for Agilent Series 1100 Modules
Module Address Binary Address
Pump 22 00010110
FLD 23 00010111
VWD 24 00011000
Agilent 8453 25 00011101
DAD/MWD 26 00011010
Column compartment 27 00011011
Autosampler 28 00011100
RID 29 00011101
where 0 means that the switch is down and 1 means that the switch is up.
Communication Settings for RS-232C Communication

The communication protocol used in this instrument supports only hardware
handshake (CTS/RTS).
Switches 1 in down and 2 in up position define that the RS-232C parameters
will be changed. Once the change has been completed, the instrument must be
powered up again in order to store the values in the non-volatile memory.

Table 37 Communication Settings for RS-232C Communication
Mode Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RS-232C 0 1 Baud rate Data Parity

Bits
Use the following tables for selecting the setting which you want to use for
RS-232C communication. The number 0 means that the switch is down and 1
means that the switch is up.
Table 38 Baud Rate Settings
Switches Baud Rate Switches Baud Rate
3 4 5 3 4 5
0 0 0 9600 1 0 0 9600
0 0 1 1200 1 0 1 14400
0 1 0 2400 1 1 0 19200
0 1 1 4800 1 1 1 38400
Table 39 Data Bit Settings
Switch 6 Data Word Size
0 7 Bit Communication
1 8 Bit Communication
Table 40 Parity Settings
Switches Parity
7 8
0 0 No Parity
1 0 Odd Parity
1 1 Even Parity

One start bit and one stop bit are always used (not selectable).
Per default, the module will turn into 19200 baud, 8 data bit with no parity.
Forced Cold Start Settings

Switches 1 and 2 do not force storage of this set of parameters in non-volatile
memory. Returning switches 1 and 2 to other positions (other than being both
up) will allow for normal operation.
Forced cold start erases all methods and data stored in the non-volatile memory.
CAU TI O N
Exceptions are diagnose and repair log books which will not be erased.
If you use the following switch settings and power the instrument up again, a
forced cold start has been completed.
Table 41 Forced Cold Start Settings
Mode Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TEST/BOOT 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
To return to normal operation, set switches back to your GPIB or RS 232

configuration settings.
Stay-Resident Settings
Firmware update procedures may require this mode in case of firmware
loading errors.
Switches 1 and 2 do not force storage of this set of parameters in non-volatile
memory. Returning switches 1 and 2 to other positions (other than being both
up) will allow for normal operation.
If you use the following switch settings and power the instrument up again,
the instrument firmware stays in the resident part, that is, it is not operable as
a detector. It only uses basic functions of the operating system for example, for
communication.

Table 42 Stay Resident Settings
Mode Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TEST/BOOT 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
To return to normal operation, set switches back to your GPIB or RS-232C

configuration settings.

The Main Power Supply Assembly

The main power supply comprises a closed assembly (no onsite repair
possibility).
The power supply provides all DC voltages used in the module except for the
voltages supplied by the lamp power supply to the deuterium and tungsten
lamps in the detectors. The line voltage can vary in a range from 100 – 120 or
220 – 240 volts AC ± 10 % and needs no manual setting.
M P S
+ 3 6 V + 3 6 V (n o t u s e d )
s u p p ly
+ 2 4 V
lin e p rim a ry s u p p ly
v o lta g e + 2 4 V / 4 .5 A
c irc u its
se n se + 5 V
s w itc h in g + 5 V / 3 A
re g u la to r
+ 1 5 V / .3 A
lin e a r v o lta g e
re g u la to rs
-1 5 V / .3 A
Figure 67 Main Power Supply (MPS) Blockdiagram
To disconnect the instrument from line, unplug the power cord. The power supply
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still uses some power, even if the power switch on the front panel is turned off.

No accessible hardware fuse is needed because the main power supply is safe
against any short circuits or overload conditions on the output lines. When
overload conditions occur, the power supply turns off all output voltages.
Turning the line power off and on again resets the power supply to normal
operation if the cause of the overload condition has been removed.
An over-temperature sensor in the main power supply is used to turn off
output voltages if the temperature exceeds the acceptable limit (for example, if
the cooling fan of the instrument fails). To reset the main power supply to
normal operating conditions, turn the instrument off, wait until it is
approximately at ambient temperature and turn the instrument on again.
The following table gives the specifications of the main power supply.
Table 43 Main Power Supply Specifications
Maximum power 300 VA / 130 W Continuous output
Line Input 100 – 120 or 220 – 240 volts AC Wide ranging

± 10 %, line frequency of 50/60 Hz
Output 1 + 24 V / 4.5 A (maximum) total power consumption of + 24 V

and + 36 V must not exceed 107 W.
Output 2 + 36 V / 2.5 A (maximum)
Output 3 +5V/3A
Output 4 + 15 V / 0.3 A
Output 5 - 15 V / 0.3 A

Reference Manual
7
Control Module Screens for Agilent
1100 DAD and MWD
Major keys on the Agilent 1100 Control Module 262
Control Module - Unsupported Module 263
Screens available from the Analysis screen 264
Screens available from the System screen 274
Screens available from the Records screen 276
Diagnostics and Tests 282

Major keys on the Agilent 1100 Control Module
Table 44
ESC Return to previous screen and scroll through top layer views (Analysis, Settings)
m Open context sensitive menus
i Information/help
Enter Store changed parameters or execute the choice from a pull-down menu
On/Off Switch on lamp(s)
Start Start a run
Plot View the chromatogram
Views Change between view of analysis - status - system screens
For the operation of the G1315B DAD and G1365B MWD you require:
NO TE Minimum Control Module firmware revision B.01.04 (G1323B).
Minimum LC Module firmware revision 4.xx.
Some screens may differ slightly depending on the module type G1315A/B DAD or
G1365A/B MWD.
In case the control module’s display seems to be frozen (hang-up due to a communication
NO TE problem on the CAN bus, unplug the control module from the LC module and reconnect.

Control Module Screens for Agilent 1100 DAD and MWD 7
Control Module - Unsupported Module

In case the control module shows the following screen and the yellow LED on
the detector is not flashing, the used firmware in the Control Module is not
able to control the G1315B DAD or G1365B MWD. These detectors require
firmware revision B.01.04 or above (G1323B).

Screens available from the Analysis screen
The Analysis screen

This is the wake-up screen, if the Agilent 1100 detector is the only configured
Agilent 1100 module. It is used to enter the most common detector method
parameters.
The m-key allows access to the context sensitive menu. Setup view leads you
to add sections for additional Agilent 1100 modules. Restart re-boots the
control module.
Lamp ON/OFF
Use the F8 key (On/Off) to turn on the lamp(s). If more than one module is
available, select the DAD or MWD from the pop-up menu.

The lamp(s) can be selected individually.
Setup View
In the Setup view, e.g. another module can be added to the view.

Here, e.g. the column compartment parameters are shown on the display as
well. The number of parameters on the display are restricted as additional
modules are added. Maximum 4 modules are shown automatically. If more
modules are in the system, you have to chose in Setup view.
With the Settings key you open a pull-down menu where you can select the
DAD modules.
Settings
Within the Settings you can change the DAD or MWD parameters and with a
different set of parameters available through the F1-5 keys. F7 key resets the
DAD or MWD to default values. F8 opens a window to turn on the lamps.

Use the m-key for the context sensitive menu. The Status command pulls up a
monitor screen displaying signals and spectra as programmed. Reset will load
the DAD or MWD default parameters. Balance brings the baseline back to set
offset.
Use F1-key (More) opens a pull-down menu.
Selecting More and Settings pull down menu you can enter special DAD or
MWD setpoints.

Selecting More and Signals C-E on the pull down menu you can enter
additional DAD or MWD signal parameters.
Settings - Timetable
With the F2 key (Timetable) you can list the timetable for the DAD or MWD.
Press F7 key (Insert) to add entries or F6 key (Delete) to remove entries.

Press the F7 key (Insert) to add a timetable events. Use the F6 key (Done) to
view the entered lines of the timetable.
Use the m-key for the context sensitive menu. It gives you additional tools for
the timetable.
Settings - Analog
With the F3 key (Analog) you can change the settings for the analog outputs.

Settings - Spectrum Range

FOR G1315A/B DAD: With the F4 key (Spectrum) you can change the settings
for the spectrum acquisition.
FOR G1365A/B MWD: You can change the settings for the spectrum
acquisition (STOP FLOW). The spectrum is started via “Sample, Holmium and
Dark Current Spectrum" on page 283.
Settings - Run times

With the F5 key (Runtimes) you can change the stop time and the post-run
time.
Press F5 key (Views) and select Status.

Status
This is an example if an Agilent 1100 DAD or MWD is configured standalone.

Signal plot
Press F6 key (Plot) to enter the plot screen (available also from the Analysis
and System screen). Here you can observe the online signal(s). To add
additional online signals (maximum 3), press F6 key (Select). If more than one
signal is configured (see next), use the 1-2-3 number key to switch between the
signals.
Press F6 key (Select). Here you can add additional online signals (maximum
are 3), press F6 key (Select). Additional signals could be also pressure or
temperature signals from other modules. Use the Right/Left arrows to switch
between Available and Selected Signals. Use the F8 key (Move) to enter
available signals into the box for selected signals or vice versa.

Method screens
Use ESC to return to the Analysis screen. Use the F3 key (Method) to view the
parameters in a method and F8 key (Save As) to save the method in the
module(s). The PC-Card key is only active when a PCMCIA card is inserted in
the control module.
Use F2 key (PC-Card) to save a method on a PCMCIA card. Use the Right/Left
arrows to switch between PC-Card and Instrument window. Use the UP/Down
arrows to select the method. Use the F7/F8 keys (Copy) to enter available
signals into the box for selected signals or vice versa.

Screens available from the System screen
System screen
Use the Esc key to receive Views on the F5 key. Choose System from the
pull-down menu. This screen shows the last activities in the system.
System - Control
Use the F1 key (Control) to select the FL-Detector. Here you receive
information about the not-ready conditions if needed. F2 key (Reset) does a
re-initialization of the DAD or MWD.

System - Configuration
pull-down menu. Use the F2 key (Configure) to select the DAD or MWD. Here
you define further special setpoints for the DAD or MWD operation.
Use the F1 key (Interfaces) to access the interface settings (if required).

Screens available from the Records screen
Records screen
pull-down menu. Use the F4 key (Records) to select the DAD or MWD. Errors
are reported either into the System Log (F2) or Error Log (F3).
System / Error Log

Use the F2 key (System Log) or F3 key (Error Log) to look for errors.

Info Log
Use the m-key to receive a pop-up menu, Select Info Log. A list of the last
events are listed. For troubleshooting reasons they can be printed or saved to a
file on the PCMCIA card.
EMF (Early Maintenance Feedback)

Use the F1 key (EMF) to set EMF parameters. Choose menu item 1 (Setup
limits) to select lamp-on level for the UV and Vis lamp at which you want to
receive a warning.
If a set limit has been exceeded, a message box will pop up. This will not stop a
sequence or run (information only to plan maintenance activities). If you
press Reset, the limits will be removed. Ignore will continue to keep the EMF
flag set.

Firmware Update
pull-down menu. Use the F3 key (Records) to select the DAD or MWD. Use the
F5 key (FW Update) to enter the Update section. If you want to update the
resident firmware (together with specific main firmware revisions), select the
a file from the PCMCIA card (RES_n_nn.DLB) and press execute. If you want
to update the main firmware, press F7 key (Transfer) to turn the module into
the resident mode (LED on module should blink yellow).
pull-down menu. Use the F3 key (Records) to select the Generic module. In
this screen the resident firmware revision is shown.

Use the F5 key (FW Update) to enter the Update section. Select the file from
the PCMCIA card (1315-nnn.DLB for DAD or 1365-nnn.DLB for MWD) and
press execute. When the update has finished the update, press F7 key
(Transfer) to return the module into the normal mode (LED on module should
stay yellow).
If you have not saved your methods, please do it before continuing. Otherwise
they will be overwritten during the update process.

Changing the serial number

In case the serial number of the module has to be added, use the m-key to open
the menu Enter Serial#. Choose System from the pull-down menu. Use the F3
key (Records) to select the DAD or MWD. Use the F4 key (Maint log) to view
and edit the maintenance logbook.

Maintenance activities
pull-down menu. Use the F3 key (Records) to select the DAD or MWD. Use the
F4 key (Maint log) to view and edit the maintenance logbook.
Use the F7 key (Add) to add new maintenance activities. If an activity is not
listed, you can type the activity into the line “Add” using the control modules
key pad.

Diagnostics and Tests
Tests screen
pull-down menu. Use the F3 key (Tests) to select the DAD or MWD. Several
tests are available to test the Agilent 1100 DAD or MWD. Additional test are
listed in the function box. Refer to “Troubleshooting and Test Functions" on
page 49 for more information on the tests.
Intensity Test
Use the F5 key (Intensity) to get the instrument profile (example with UV and
Vis lamp on).

Wavelength Calibration
Use the F1 key (Calibrate) and then F8 key (Execute) to start the DAD or
MWD wavelength calibration (with water in the flow cell). If a deviation is
found, press Adjust.
Sample, Holmium and Dark Current Spectrum

Use the F2 key (Spectrum) to take a spectrum (sample, dark current or
holmium). Use the Left/Right arrow to move the curser within the spectrum to
find the wavelength of interest.

Built-in Test Chromatogram (Simulation)

To start the built-in test chromatogram, use the F8 key (Execute) to enable the
simulation. Then press the m-key to open the pop-up menu. Select Start to
start a run (all modules in the Agilent 1100 system must be in ready state).

Use the F6 key (Plot) to view the signal. A simulated chromatogram (4 peaks)
will repeat until the run is stopped. The signal is also available on the analog
output. A change of the peak width will change the retention times.
Slit Test
Use the F3 key (Slit Test) to test the movement of the electromechanical slit
assembly.


Reference Manual
8
Specifications
Performance Specifications 288

8 Specifications
Performance Specifications
Table 45 Performance Specifications Agilent 1100 Series DAD and MWD
Detection type 1024-element photodiode array
Light source Deuterium and tungsten lamps
Wavelength range 190 – 950 nm
Short term noise ± 1 × 10-5 AU at 254 and 750 nm See “” on page 289
(ASTM)
Single and
Multi-Wavelengt
Drift 2 × 10-3 AU/hr at 254 nm See “” on page 289
Linear absorbance > 2 AU (upper limit) See “” on page 289

range
Wavelength accuracy ± 1 nm Self-calibration with deuterium lines,

verification with holmium oxide filter
Wavelength bunching 1 – 400 nm Programmable in steps of 1 nm
Slit width 1, 2, 4 , 8, 16 nm Programmable slit
Diode width < 1 nm
Flow cells Standard: 13 µl volume, 10 mm cell See “Optimization Overview" on

path length and 120 bar (1760 psi) page 31
pressure maximum
Semi-Micro: 5 µl volume, 6 mm cell
path length and 120 bar (1760 psi)
pressure maximum
High pressure: 1.7 µl volume, 6 mm cell
pressure maximum
500 nano: 0.5 µl volume, 10 mm cell
pressure maximum
Control and data Agilent ChemStation for LC
evaluation

Specifications 8
Table 45 Performance Specifications Agilent 1100 Series DAD and MWD, continued
Analog outputs Recorder/integrator: 100 mV or 1 V,

output range 0.001 – 2 AU, two
outputs
Communications Controller-area network (CAN), GPIB,

RS-232C, APG Remote: ready, start,
stop and shut-down signals, LAN
optional
Safety and maintenance Extensive diagnostics, error detection

and display (through control module
and ChemStation), leak detection, safe
leak handling, leak output signal for
shutdown of pumping system. Low
voltages in major maintenance areas.
GLP features Early maintenance feedback (EMF) for

continuous tracking of instrument
usage in terms of lamp burn time with
user-settable limits and feedback
messages. Electronic records of
maintenance and errors. Verification of
wavelength accuracy with built-in
holmium oxide filter.
Housing All materials recyclable.
ASTM: “Standard Practice for Variable Wavelength Photometric Detectors Used in Liquid
NO TE Chromatography”.
Reference conditions: cell path length 10 mm, response time 2 s, flow 1 ml/min LC-grade
Methanol, slit width 4 nm.
Linearity measured with caffeine at 265 nm.
For environmental conditions refer to “Environment" on page 15.

8 Specifications

Reference Manual
A
Safety Information
General Safety Information 292
Lithium Batteries Information 295
Disposal of Mercury from Deuterium Lamp 296
Radio Interference 297
Sound Emission 298
UV-Radiation 299
Solvent Information 300
Declaration of Conformity for HOX2 Filter 302
Aligent Technologies on Internet 303

General Safety Information

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Aligent
Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with
these requirements.
General
This is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with terminal for protective
earthing) and has been manufactured and tested according to international
safety standards.
Operation
Before applying power, comply with the installation section. Additionally the
following must be observed.
Do not remove instrument covers when operating. Before the instrument is
switched on, all protective earth terminals, extension cords,
auto-transformers, and devices connected to it must be connected to a
protective earth via a ground socket. Any interruption of the protective earth
grounding will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in serious
personal injury. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired,
the instrument must be made inoperative and be secured against any intended
operation.
Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified
type (normal blow, time delay, and so on) are used for replacement. The use of
repaired fuses and the short-circuiting of fuseholders must be avoided.
Some adjustments described in the manual, are made with power supplied to
the instrument, and protective covers removed. Energy available at many
points may, if contacted, result in personal injury.
Any adjustment, maintenance, and repair of the opened instrument under
voltage should be avoided as much as possible. When inevitable, this should be
carried out by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved. Do not

Safety Information A
attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of

rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present. Do not replace components
with power cable connected.
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.
Do not install substitute parts or make any unauthorized modification to the
instrument.
Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged, even though the
instrument has been disconnected from its source of supply. Dangerous
voltages, capable of causing serious personal injury, are present in this
instrument. Use extreme caution when handling, testing and adjusting.
Safety Symbols
Table 46 shows safety symbols used on the instrument and in the manuals.
Table 46 Safety Symbols
Symbol Description
The apparatus is marked with this symbol when the user should refer to the instruction manual in order to
! protect the apparatus against damage.
Indicates dangerous voltages.
Indicates a protected ground terminal.
A warning alerts you to situations that could cause physical injury or damage to the
WA RN ING
equipment. Do not proceed beyond a warning until you have fully understood and
met the indicated conditions.

A caution alerts you to situations that could cause a possible loss of data. Do not
CAU TI O N
proceed beyond a caution until you have fully understood and met the indicated
conditions.

Lithium Batteries Information
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
WA RN ING
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Lithium batteries
may not be disposed-off into the domestic waste.
Transportation of discharged Lithium batteries through carriers regulated by

IATA/ICAO, ADR, RID, IMDG is not allowed. Discharged Lithium batteries shall be
disposed off locally according to national waste disposal regulations for batteries.
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtic handtering. Udskiftning ma kun ske

WA RN ING
med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til
leverandoren.
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare. Ved udskiftning benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt

WA RN ING
av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres appararleverandoren.
Bij dit apparaat zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien
NO TE maar inleveren als KCA.

Disposal of Mercury from Deuterium Lamp

The long-life deuterium lamp (part number 5181-1528) includes a timer, which
contains mercury. The timer has to be disposed of locally according to
national waste disposal regulations.

Radio Interference
Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Aligent Technologies to
ensure proper functionality and compliance with safety or EMC regulations.
Test and Measurement

If test and measurement equipment is operated with equipment unscreened
cables and/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.

Sound Emission
Manufacturer’s Declaration
This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German
Sound Emission Directive of 18 January 1991.
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)

UV-Radiation
Emissions of ultraviolet radiation (200-315 nm) from this product is limited
such that radiant exposure incident upon the unprotected skin or eye of
operator or service personnel is limited to the following TLVs (Threshold Limit
Values) according to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists:
Table 47 UV-Radiation Limits
Exposure/day Effective Irradiance
8 hours 0.1 µW/cm2
10 minutes 5.0 µW/cm2
Typically the radiation values are much smaller than these limits:
Table 48 UV-Radiation Typical Values
Position Effective Irradiance
Lamp installed, 50 cm distance Average 0.016 µW/cm2
Lamp installed, 50 cm distance Maximum 0.14 µW/cm2

Solvent Information
Observe the following recommendations on the use of solvents.
Flow Cell
Avoid the use of alkaline solutions (pH > 9.5) which can attack quartz and thus
impair the optical properties of the flow cell.
Prevent any crystallization of buffer solutions. This will lead into a
blockage/damage of the flow cell.
If the flow cell is transported while temperatures are below 5 degree C, it must
be assured that the cell is filled with alcohol.
Aqueous solvents in the flow cell can built up algea. Therefore do not leave
aqueous solvents sitting in the flow cell. Add small % of organic solvents (e.g.
Acetonitrile or Methanol ~5%).
Solvents
Brown glass ware can avoid growth of algae.
Always filter solvents, small particles can permanently block the capillaries.
Avoid the use of the following steel-corrosive solvents:
• Solutions of alkali halides and their respective acids (for example, lithium
iodide, potassium chloride, and so on).
• High concentrations of inorganic acids like nitric acid, sulfuric acid
especially at higher temperatures (replace, if your chromatography method
allows, by phosphoric acid or phosphate buffer which are less corrosive
against stainless steel).
• Halogenated solvents or mixtures which form radicals and/or acids, for
example:
2CHCl3 + O2 → 2COCl2 + 2HCl
This reaction, in which stainless steel probably acts as a catalyst, occurs
quickly with dried chloroform if the drying process removes the stabilizing
alcohol.
• 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.

• Solutions of organic acids (acetic acid, formic acid, and so on) in organic
solvents. For example, a 1-% solution of acetic acid in methanol will attack
steel.
• Solutions containing strong complexing agents (for example, EDTA,
ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid).
• Mixtures of carbon tetrachloride with 2-propanol or THF.

Declaration of Conformity for HOX2 Filter

We herewith inform you that the holmium oxide glass filter (type Hoya HY-1)
(Part No. 79880-22711)
meets the following specification of absorbance maxima positions:
361.0 nm - 418.9 nm - 453.7 nm - 536.7 nm (spectral bandwidth: 2 nm).
Aligent Technologies guarantees the traceability of the specified absorbance
maxima to a National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) holmium
oxide solution standard with a lot-to-lot tolerance of ±0.3nm.
The wavelength calibration filter built into the Aligent Technologies UV-visible
detectors
Table 49
Wavelength Accuracy
Product No. 79880A HP 1090 system ± 1 nm
79883A HP 1090 system ± 1 nm
79854A HP 1050 series ± 1 nm
1306A HP 1050 series ± 1 nm
G1315A/B Agilent 1100 series ± 1 nm
G1365A/B Agilent 1100 series ± 1 nm
G1600A ± 1 nm
is made of this material and meets these specifications. It is, therefore,

suitable for wavelength calibration of these detectors within the specified
wavelength accuracy of the respective detector over its wavelength range.
___March 20, 2000__
Date
__________________ _______________
Engineering Manager Quality Manager

Aligent Technologies on Internet

For the latest information on products and services visit our worldwide web
site on the Internet at:
http://www.aligent.com
Select “Products” - “Chemical Analysis”
It will provide also the latest firmware of the Agilent 1100 series modules for
download.


Index
A cell support windows, 225 diode array, 226, 227
choosing a flow cell, 32 diode width, 288
accessory kit, 18, 204 configuration switch disposal of mercury, 296
accuracy of wavelength, 288 default settings, 254
achromat (source lens), 225 description and factory settings, 254
Agilent on internet, 303 E
control module
algea information, 300 diagnostics and tests, 282 early maintenance feedback (EMF), 231
alpha and beta line, 84 EMF, 277 electrical connections
analog signal output, 251 firmware update, 278 description of, 228
APG remote interface, 251 serial number change of MWD, 280 location of connectors, 229
array, 226 test chromatogram, 284 EMF
ASTM tests, 282 on control module, 277
environmental conditions, 15 control module, part number, 197 EMF (early maintenance feedback), 231
ASTM - reference, 289 correction factors for flow cells, 34 entrance slit, 226
environment, 15
B D error messages, 53
communication error, 69
battery DAM board compensation sensor open, 62
description, 234 A/D converter, 236 compensation sensor short, 63
location on DAM board, 142 analog outputs, 236 cover violation, 66
safety information, 295 battery, 234 diode current leakage, 71
BCD/LAN board, 248 diagnostic A/D converter, 240 fan failed, 64
Beer-Lambert (law), 33 diagram of lamp supply, 239 G1315B/G1365B, 77
bench space, 15 diagram of main controller, 235 heater at limit, 83
beta and alpha line, 84 diagram of PFP functions, 237 heater failed, 82
boards fan drive, 234 holmium oxide test failed, 72
interface board (BCD/LAN), 248 firmware description, 241 ignition without cover, 65
location of connectors, 142 interfaces, 240 illegal value from air inlet sensor, 81
main board MWM), 233 lamp control, 237 illegal value from heater sensor, 80
SCI board, 236 leak sensor, 234 leak, 58
bunching of wavelength, 288 memory (SIMM) modules, 234 leak sensor open, 60
PDA electronics, 236 leak sensor short, 61
C PDA frontend processor, 236 module type changed, 78
processors, 233 remote timeout, 56
cable safety switches, 240 shutdown, 55
connecting APG remote, 21 SCI board, 236 synchronization lost, 57
connecting CAN, 21 dark current spectrum, 283 time-out, 54
connecting GPIB, 21 dark current test, 91 unsupported module, 263
connecting the ChemStation, 21 delivery checklist, 17 uv heater current, 76
connecting the power, 21 diagnostics and tests with control uv ignition failed, 75
overview and identification, 206 module, 282 uv lamp current, 73
CAN interface, 251 dimensions and weight, 16 uv lamp voltage, 74

Index
visible lamp current, 67 test, 85 M

visible lamp voltage, 68 humidity, 16
wavelength calibration failed, 70 maintenance (simple repairs), 99
ESD (electrostatic discharge) strap, 98 margins, 42
I memory
exchanging. see repairs
Identifying, 179 description, 234
information Mercury, disposal, 296
F message
on uv-radiation, 299
fan parts, 192 installation communication error, 69
features accessory kit, 18 compensation sensor open, 62
safety and maintenance, 289 bench space, 15 compensation sensor short, 63
filter test, 93 delivery checklist, 17 cover violation, 66
firmware environment, 15 diode current leakage, 71
description, 241 flow connections, 25 fan failed, 64
flow diagram, 244 of flow cell and capillaries, 25 holmium oxide test failed, 72
main system, 241 of the detector, 22 ignition without cover, 65
peak detector, 246 physical specifications, 16 leak, 58
raw data conversion, 243 power considerations, 14 leak sensor open, 60
rawdata file, 246 power cords, 14 leak sensor short, 61
resident system, 241 site requirements, 14 remote timeout, 56
spectra acquisition modes, 247 unpacking, 17 shutdown, 55
spectra buffer, 245 instrument layout, 230 synchronization lost, 57
update with control module, 278 intensity test, 88 time-out, 54
updates, 178, 242 interface board (BCD/LAN), 248 uv heater current, 76
flow cell, 225 interfaces uv ignition failed, 75
correction factors, 34 analog signal output, 251 uv lamp current, 73
path length, 34 APG remote, 251 uv lamp voltage, 74
test, 90 CAN, 251 visible lamp current, 67
what kind of cell, 32 GPIB, 251 visible lamp voltage, 68
front view of module, 22 overview, 250 wavelength calibration failed, 70
fuses RS-232C, 253 MWM board
BCD board, 181, 248 internet, 303 description, 233
power supply, 260 introduction
optical system diagram, 225 N
G optical system overview, 225
optical unit parts, 225 negative absorbance, 43
GLP features, 289
GPIB L O
default addresses, 251, 255
interface, 251 lamps, 225 operation temperature, 16
grating, 226 LAN cables, 222 optical system
LAN interface board, 249 diagram, 225
leaks overview, 225
H optimization
correcting, 128
heater for fan, 192 line voltage and frequency, 16 choosing a flow cell, 32
holmium oxide location of connectors, 229 detector performance, 30
declaration of conformity, 302 for sensitivity, selectivity, linearity,
filter, 225 dispersion, 33
spectrum, 283 how to get the best performance, 30

Index
margins for negative absorbance, 43 safety standards, 16 using the ESD strap, 98
of selectivity, 44 weight and dimensions, 16 warnings and cautions, 96
overview, 31 power considerations, 14 replacing interface board (ECB), 177
peak width, 34 power consumption, 16 Replacing the Fan Parts ("B"), 148
sample and reference wavelength, 36 power cords, 14 response time (peak width), 34
slit width, 39 power supply RS-232C
spectra acquisition, 42 description, 259 cable kit to PC, 221
theshold, 43 specifications, 260 communication settings, 255
programmable slit width, 288 interface, 253
P settings, 256
R
parts identification, 179 S
500 nl flow cell, 190 range, 42
accessory kit, 204 rawdata file, 246 safety information
achromat (source lens), 195 rear view of module, 23 on lithium batteries, 295
cable overview, 206 recalibration of wavelength, 50, 84, 283 standards, 16
cables - analog, 208 Repairing, 95 sample and reference wavelength, 36
cables - APG remote, 211 repairs sample, holmium and dark current
cables - auxiliary, 218 assembling main cover, 176 spectrum, 283
cables - BCD, 216 cleaning the instrument, 97 selectivity optimization, 44
cables - CAN, 219 correction leaks, 128 sensor for fan, 192
cables - external contact, 220 definition of, 96 serial number
cables - LAN cables, 222 exchanging a flow cell, 104 entered on ChemStation, 145
cell support, 196 exchanging a lamp, 101 entered on control module, 144, 280
control module, 197 exchanging holmium oxide filter, 125 serial number change with control
coupling lens, 194 exchanging internal parts, 136 module, 280
foams and dampers, 201 exchanging leak sensor, 165 site requirements, 14
high pressure (micro) flow cell, 188 exchanging main board (DAM), 141 slit width, 39
holmium oxide filter, 193 exchanging power supply, 162 specifications
leak panels, 203 exchanging the achromat, 156 analog outputs, 289
main assemblies, 181 exchanging the fan ("A"), 146 communications, 289
optical unit, 182 installing optical unit, 169, 171 diode width, 288
overview, 180 introduction, 96 flow cell, 288
plastics, 200 of the detector, 3, 95 GLP features, 289
power and status, 201, 202 removing the optical unit, 152, 154 linear range, 288
semi-micro flow cell, 186 removing top cover and foam, 138 noise and drift (ASTM), 288
sheet metal, 198, 199 replacing cell support window, 133 programmable slit width, 288
standard flow cell, 184 replacing coupling lens, 130 safety and maintenance, 289
union holder/ZDV, 198, 199 replacing filter motor, 160 wavelength accuracy/bunching, 288
peak detector, 246 replacing firmware, 178 wavelength range, 288
peak width (response time), 34 replacing foam and top cover, 173 spectra
performance replacing leak handling system, 129 acquisition, 42
optimization, 30 replacing semi-micro flow cell acquisition modes, 247
photometric accuracy, 34 capillaries, 118 acquisition range, 42
physical specifications, 16 replacing status light pipe, 168 acquisition step and threshold, 42
humidity, 16 replacing STD flow cell capillaries, 113 run buffer, 245
line voltage and frequency, 16 simple repairs overview, 99 spectrograph, 225, 226
operation temperature, 16 the high pressure flow cell, 111 diodes per nm, 226
power consumption, 16 the standard/semi-micro flow cell, 107 stack configuration, 20, 21

Index
front view, 20
rear view, 21
steps, 42
T
temperature control, 240
test chromatogram on control module, 284
test functions, 50
tests
dark current, 85, 91
filter, 85, 93
flow cell, 85, 90
holmium oxide, 85
intensity, 85, 88
overview, 85
tests on control module, 282
threshold, 43
troubleshooting
error messages, 50, 53
status indicators, 50, 51
U
unpacking, 17
unsupported Module, 263
using EMF, 231
uv-radiation, 299
V
variable entrance slit, 226
W
wavelength
accuracy and bunching, 288
range, 288
recalibration, 50, 84, 283
weight and dimensions, 16

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In This Book
This manual contains technical
reference information about the
Agilent 1100 Series diode array and
multiple wavlength detectors.
The manual describes the following:
• installing the detector,
• introduction to the diode array
detector and its optimization,
• diagnostics and troubleshooting,
• repairing the detector,
• parts and materials,
• theory of operation, and
• screens of the local control
module.
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2 1100 Series DAD and MWD Reference Manual

1 Installing the Detector

2 How to optmize the Detector

3 Troubleshooting and Test Functions

4 Repairing the Detector

5 Identifying Parts and Materials

6 Introduction to the Detector

7 Control Module Screens for Agilent 1100 DAD and MWD

Annex A Safety Information

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2 How to optmize the Detector

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4 Repairing the Detector

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5 Identifying Parts and Materials

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6 Introduction to the Detector

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7 Control Module Screens for Agilent 1100 DAD and MWD

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A suitable environment is important to ensure optimal performance of the

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Table 1 Physical Specifications

Type Specification Comments

Weight 11.5 kg (26 lbs)

Dimensions 345 × 435 × 140 mm

Line voltage 100 – 120 or 220 – 240 VAC, ± 10 % Wide-ranging capability

Power consumption (G1315/65B) 300 VA / 125 W / 427 BTU Maximum

Ambient operating temperature 0 – 55 ∞C (32 – 131 ∞F) .

Ambient non-operating temperature -40 – 70 ∞C (-4 – 158 ∞F)

Humidity < 95%, at 25 – 40 ∞C (77 – 104 ∞F) Non-condensing

Operating altitude Up to 2000 m (6500 ft)

Non-operating altitude Up to 4600 m (14950 ft) For storing the detector

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Unpacking the Detector

Table 2 Detector Checklist

UV-lamp (Part number 5181-1530) 1

CAN cable (Part number 5181-1516) 1

Flow cell As ordered

Accessory kit (see Table 3) 1

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Detector Accessory Kit Contents

Table 3 Accessory Kit Contents (Part Number G1315-68705)

Description Part Number Quantity

Teflon Tubing flexible i.d. 0.8 mm (flow cell to waste), 5062-2462 2m

Corrugated tubing (to waste), re-order 5 m 5062-2463 1.2 m

Fitting male PEEK 0100-1516 2

Capillary column-detector G1315-87311 1

Ferrule front SST 0100-0043 2

Ferrule back SST 0100-0044 2

Fitting SST 79814-22406 2

Hex key set 1 – 5 mm 8710-0641 1

Wrench open end 1/4 – 5/16 inch 8710-0510 1

Wrench open end 4 mm 8710-1534 1