Agilent 1100 Series

Micro Vacuum Degasser

Reference Manual

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Agilent 1100 Series Micro Vacuum Degasser

Reference Manual
In This Book

This manual contains technical reference information about the Agilent 1100
Series micro vacuum degasser. The manual describes the following:

• installation,

• optimizing performance,

• troubleshooting,

• repairing,

• parts and materials,

• theory of operation, and

• specifications.

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 Contents

1 Installing the Micro Vacuum Degasser

How to install the micro vacuum degasser 9
Site Requirements 10
Unpacking the Micro Vacuum Degasser 12
Optimizing the Stack Configuration 14
Installing the Micro Vacuum Degasser 16
Flow Connections to the Micro Vacuum Degasser 18
Transporting the Micro Vacuum Degasser 21

2 Optimizing Performance
How to optimize the micro vacuum degasser to achieve best
chromatographic results 23
Introduction to the Micro Vacuum Degasser 24
When to Use a Micro Vacuum Degasser? 25
Operation Modes of the Micro Vacuum Degasser 26
Operational Hints for the Micro Vacuum Degasser 29
Solvent Information 31
Prevent Blocking of Solvent Filters 32

3 Troubleshooting
Errors, their probable cause, and the action required to correct
them 33

Status Indicators 34
Power Supply Lamp 35
Instrument Status Indicator 35

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Hardware Symptoms 36
All Lamps are Off 37
If the Status Indicator is Red 39
If the Status Indicator is Yellow and the Vacuum Pump is not
Running 40
If the Status Lamp is Yellow and the Vacuum Pump Runs
Continuously 41

4 Repairing the Micro Vacuum Degasser

Instructions on how to repair the micro vacuum degasser 45
Cleaning the Instrument 48
Using the ESD Strap 49
Removing and Refitting the Top Cover 50
Assembling the Main Cover 52
Exchanging the Status Light Pipe 53

Overview of Internal Parts 54

Exchanging a Vacuum Chamber 55
Exchanging the Vacuum Pump 57
Exchanging the Solenoid Valve 59
Exchanging the Degasser Control Assembly and the Sensor
Assembly 60

5 Parts and Materials

Detailed illustrations and listings for parts and materials
identification 63
Micro Vacuum Degasser Parts 64

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Cover Parts 66
Sheet Metal Kit 67
Power and Status Light Pipes 68
Accessory Kit 69

Cable Overview 70
Remote Cables 71
Auxiliary Cable 72

6 Theory of Operation
The vacuum degasser’s operation and electronics 73
How the Electronics Work 74

7 Specifications
Performance specifications of the micro vacuum degasser 79
Performance Specifications 80

Legal, Safety and Warranty Information 81

Warranty Statement 82
Safety Information 85
Radio Interference 88
Sound Emission 88
Agilent Technologies on Internet 89

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1 Installing the Micro

Vacuum Degasser

How to install the micro vacuum degasser

 Installing the Micro Vacuum Degasser
Site Requirements

Site Requirements

A suitable environment is important to ensure optimum performance of the

micro vacuum degasser.

Power Considerations
The micro vacuum degasser power supply has wide-ranging capability (see
Table 1). It accepts any line voltage in the range mentioned below.
Consequently there is no voltage selector in the rear of the micro vacuum
degasser. There are two externally accessible fuses, that protect the power
supply.

WAR NI N G Shock hazard or damage of your instrumentation can result, if the

devices are connected to a line voltage higher than specified.

WAR NI N G Never use cables other than the ones supplied by Agilent Technologies
to ensure proper functionality and compliance with safety or EMC
regulations.

Power Cords
Different power cords are offered as options with the micro vacuum
degasser. The female end of each of the power cords is identical. It plugs into
the power-input socket at the rear of the micro vacuum degasser. The male
end of each of the power cords is different and designed to match the wall
socket of a particular country or region.

WAR NI N G Never operate your instrumentation from a power outlet that has no
ground connection. Never use a power cord other than the power cord
designed for your region.

Bench Space
The micro vacuum degasser dimensions and weight (see Table 1) allow to
place the micro vacuum degasser on almost any desk or laboratory bench. It
needs an additional 2.5 cm (1.0 inches) of space at either side and
approximately 8 cm (3.1 inches) at the rear for the circulation of air and
electric connections.

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Site Requirements

If the bench should carry a complete Agilent 1100 Series system, make sure
that the bench is designed to carry the weight of all the modules.

Environment
Your micro vacuum degasser will work within specifications at ambient
temperatures and relative humidity as described in Table 1.

CA UT IO N Do not store, ship or use your micro vacuum degasser under conditions where
temperature fluctuations could cause condensation within the micro vacuum
degasser. Condensation will damage the system electronics. If your micro
vacuum degasser was shipped in cold weather, leave it in its box and allow it
to warm slowly to room temperature to avoid condensation.

Table 1 Physical Specifications

Type Specification Comments

Weight 7 kg (15.4 lbs)

Dimensions (width × depth × height) 345 × 435 × 80 mm (13.5 × 17 × 3.1 inches)
Line Voltage 100 – 120 or 220 – 240 VAC, ± 10 % Wide-ranging capability

Line Frequency 50 or 60 Hz, ± 5 %

Power consumption 30 W Maximum

Ambient Operating Temperature 0 – 55 °C (32 – 131 °F) see CAUTION on page 11
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 instrument
Safety Standards: IEC, CSA, UL Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2

NOTE The Agilent 1100 Series vacuum degasser has been tested for evaporation of
solvents into the atmosphere by an independent institute with approved
methods. The tests were performed with Methanol (BIA Nr. 7810) and
Acetonitrile (NIOSH, Nr. 1606). Evaporation of these solvents into the
atmosphere when operating the degasser was below the limits of detection.

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Unpacking the Micro Vacuum Degasser

Unpacking the Micro Vacuum Degasser

Damaged Packaging
Upon receipt of your micro vacuum degasser, inspect the shipping containers
for any signs of damage. If the containers or cushioning material are
damaged, save them until the contents have been checked for completeness
and the micro vacuum degasser has been mechanically and electrically
checked. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, notify
the carrier and save the shipping material for the carriers inspection.

CA UT IO N If there are signs of damage, please do not attempt to install the micro vacuum
degasser.

Delivery Checklist
Ensure all parts and materials have been delivered with the micro vacuum
degasser. The delivery checklist is shown below. To aid in parts
identification, please see Chapter 5 “Parts and Materials”. Please report
missing or damaged parts to your local Agilent Technologies Sales and
Service Office.

Table 2 Vacuum Degasser Delivery Checklist

Description Quantity

Vacuum Degasser 1
Power Cable 1
Remote Cable 1
Auxiliary Cable As ordered
Reference Manual 1
Accessory Kit (Table 3) 1

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Unpacking the Micro Vacuum Degasser

Accessory Kit Contents

Table 3 Accessory Kit Contents G1322-68705

Description Part Number Quantity

Syringe* 5062-8534 1

Syringe Adapter 9301-1337 1

Mounting Tool 0100-1710 1

Waste Tube** 5062-2463 1

Connecting Tubes labeled A to D G1322-67300 4

* Reorder Number (pack of 10)

**
Reorder Number (5m)

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Optimizing the Stack Configuration

Optimizing the Stack Configuration

If your micro vacuum degasser is part of a system, you can ensure optimum
performance by limiting the configuration of the system stack to the
following configuration. This configuration optimizes the system flow path,
ensuring minimum delay volume (from point of solvent mixing to head of
column) and dead volume (from point of injection to detector outlet).

Figure 1 Recommended Stack Configuration (Front View)

Solvent Cabinet

Vacuum Degasser

Pump

Control Module

Autosampler

Column Compartment

Detector

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Optimizing the Stack Configuration

Figure 2 Recommended Stack Configuration (Rear View)

Remote cable
Pressure output
to recorder

CAN Bus cable to handheld

controller

CAN Bus cable for inter

module communication AC power
Analog signal
to recorder

GPIB to
LC ChemStation

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