Agilent InfinityLab LC Series RID User Manual
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Site Requirements and Specifications
Site Requirements
Bench Space
The module dimensions and weight (see
on page 37) 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
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
on page 38) 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.
NOTE
Agilent recommends that you install the HPLC instrument in the InfinityLab Flex
Bench rack. This option helps to save bench space as all modules can be placed
into one single stack. It also allows to easily relocate the instrument to another Lab.
CAUTION
Condensation within the module
Condensation can 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.
NOTE
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.
