
1100 Series Capillary LC System Manual 3
Installing your Capillary LC System 1
Bench Space
The modules dimensions and weight (see Table 2 on page 5) allow to place the
Capillary LC system on almost any laboratory bench. It needs an additional
2.5 cm (1.0 inches) of space on either side and approximately 8cm
(3.1 inches) in the rear for the circulation of air and electric connections.
If a Thermostatted Well Plate Sampler is installed, an additional 25 cm
(10 inches) of space on either side for the circulation of air, and
approximately 8cm (3.1inches) at the rear for electrical connections is
required.
If a complete Agilent Capillary LC system is to be installed on the bench, make
sure that the bench is designed to carry the weight of all the modules. For a
complete system including the Thermostatted Well Plate Sampler it is
recommended to position the modules in two stacks. see “System Installation
Process" on page 6.
Environment
Your modules will work within specifications at ambient temperatures and
relative humidity as described in Table 1 on page 4.
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
“Performance Specifications Agilent 1100 Series Capillary Pump" on
page 166) 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.
Do not store, ship or use your modules under conditions where temperature
fluctuations could cause condensation within the modules. Condensation will damage
the system electronics. If your modules were shipped in cold weather, leave them in
their boxes and allow them to warm slowly to room temperature to avoid
condensation.
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