Agilent InfinityLab LC Series VWD User Manual 61
4 Preparing the Module
Setting up an Analysis
Preparing the Detector
For best performance of the detector
• Let the lamp warm-up and stabilize for at least one hour (initial turn on of the
module requires a longer time depending on the environment and the
application needs); refer to “Specification Conditions” on page 34.
• For high sensitivity measurements, a stable environment is required; refer to
“Environment” on page 28. Prevent drafts from air condition systems.
• Do not work with removed/open front panels/doors. When the system
includes a G1316 TCC (typically located below the detector) and its front
panel is removed while the TCC is set to high temperatures, the up-streaming
air could influence the stability of the detector baseline.
Preparing the HPLC System
1 Turn on the control software and the monitor.
2 Turn on the modules.
3 Start the control software. The screen should show all modules and the
system status is Not Ready.
4 Turn on the modules that require conditioning:
a Detector lamp (warm-up for at least 60 min to get a stable baseline).
b Column compartment (set temperature as required).
c Pump (purge).
d Sampler (prepare the standard isocratic sample into a vial).
e Solvents (fill water and Acetontrile into the solvent bottles).
5 Load the default method.
6 Pump the water/acetonitrile (30/70 %) mobile phase through the column for
10 min for equilibration.