22 1260 Infinity II Binary LC System - Manual and Quick Guide
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Introduction
Optimizing the Stack Configuration
Optimizing the Stack Configuration
To ensure safe operation and optimum performance of an Agilent InfinityLab
LC System, Agilent Technologies prescribe stack configurations. The following
configurations are possible:
• InfinityLab Flex Bench
• Single Stack (maximal 4 modules, in a bench rack or directly on the bench)
• Two Stacks (in a bench rack or directly on the bench)
The table below summarizes the advantages of the different prescribed
configurations.
Agilent InfinityLab LC Flex Bench
Agilent recommends to use the InfinityLab LC Flex Bench for all
Agilent-LC-Systems.
Main features:
• Increases flexibility in the lab
• Safe moving of LC
• Easy stack customization
• Included waste management
Table 1 Overview on pros and cons of different stack configurations
modules in a stack Rack Configuration Single Stack Configuration Two Stacks Configuration
fewer than 5 Pros
• no bench required
• mobile
• optimal access to the
modules, solvent bottles,
pumps, columns, and
accessories
• integrated waste concept
Pros
• minimal bench space
required
Cons
• high stack
Pros
• lower stacks
• flexible combinations
Cons
• maximum bench space
required
5 and more +
possible
-
not possible
+
possible