76 Agilent 1260 Infinity RID User Manual
4 Using the Refractive Index Detector
Checking Baseline Noise and Drift
Checking Baseline Noise and Drift
Setting the Test Conditions
This chapter describes checking the baseline noise and drift for the Agilent
1260 Infinity Refractive Index Detector.
1 Turn ON the detector.
You are now ready to change the settings of your detector.
2 Connect the restriction capillary directly between the column compartment
heat exchanger outlet and the in port of the detector.
3 Set up the instrument with the following test conditions.
When If you want to checkout the detector
Tools required LC system with G1362A RID
Parts required # p/n Description
1 G1362-87301 Restriction capillary
Tab le 17 Chromatographic Conditions
Mobile phases LC grade water
Column Restriction capillary 2.7 m x 0.17 mm i.d.
Flow rate 1.0 ml/min
Compressibility 46
Stroke 20 µl
Stop time 20 min
Column compartment temperature 40 °C
Optical unit Temperature 40 °C
Polarity Positive
Peak Width (Response time) 0.2 min (4 s, standard)