Agilent 1200 Infinity Series DAD User Manual 143
Test Functions and Calibration
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Cell Test
Cell Test
The cell test measures the intensity of the UV-lamp over the full wavelength
range (190 - 690 nm), once with the Max-Light Cartridge Cell installed, and
once with the Max-Light Cartridge Test Cell. The resulting intensity ratio is a
measure of the amount of light absorbed by the Max-Light Cartridge 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 (G4212A only). On the G4212B, the 4 nm fixed slit is used.
This test should be performed initially with a new detector/flow cell. The
values should be kept for later reference/comparison.
1 Run the Cell-Test with the recommended user interface (for further
information see Online-Help of user interface).
Figure 37 Cell Test – Results
When In case of low intensity or noise and drift problem.
Parts required # Description
1 Max-Light Cartridge Cell (filled with water)
1 Max-Light Cartridge Test Cell
Preparations • Lamp must be on for at least 10 minutes.
• When using a Max-Light Cartridge Cell a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min with water is required.