22 Agilent 1200 Infinity Series DAD User Manual
2 Site Requirements and Specifications
Site Requirements
Bench Space
The module dimensions and weight (see Table 2 on page 23) allow you to place
the module 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 shall carry a complete HPLC system, make sure that the bench is
designed to bear the weight of all modules.
The module should be operated in a horizontal position.
Environment
Your module will work within the specifications at ambient temperatures and
relative humidity described in Table 2 on page 23.
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
“Specifications” on page 24) 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.
Condensation within the module
Condensation will damage the system electronics.
➔ Do not store, ship or use your module under conditions where temperature
fluctuations could cause condensation within the module.
➔ If your module was shipped in cold weather, leave it in its box and allow it to warm
slowly to room temperature to avoid condensation.
This module is designed to operate in a typical electromagnetic environment, i.e. where RF
transmitters such as mobile telephones may not be used in close proximity.