Waters Alliance 2690(D)/2695(D) HPLC Modules: Installation

Installing and Controlling Third-Party Devices
Waters Alliance 2690(D)/2695(D) HPLC Modules: Installation

Device Type:	HPLC module
Device Driver:	Waters: 2690/2695 Separation Module The driver was tested with firmware version 1.22. Waters: 2690D/2695D Separation Module The driver was tested with Alliance firmware version 2.00 and Hanson SR8Plus software version 3.10
Hardware Options Supported:	2690(D)/2695(D) or 2690/2695 XE (firmware 1.20 or higher): Pump: Quaternary gradient pump (0.05 to 5.00 mL/min) Injector (120 vials, 5 carousels) Sample Temperature Control (XE version: 4-40°C) Column heater 2690(D) with column heater (20-60°C) 2695(D) with column heater (20-65°C) 2695(D) with column heater/cooler (4-65°C) Tip: The column heater type is not read from the instrument automatically and must be configured manually by the user. In-Line Vacuum-Degasser with relative pressure reducer (XE version) or He degasser 2690D/2695D Separation Module: Separation module with 6 or 8 needle dissolution dispenser Transfer module with 6 or 8 syringes Up to 2 Hanson SR8-Plus baths or compatible baths of other manufacturers Alliance eSeries: The Alliance e2695 Separation Module is equipped with a GPIB communication interface which allows control of the system using the 2690(D)/2695(D) driver.
Restrictions:	All parameters related to the flow, temperature, and event control are downloaded to the instrument as one single block. As a result, most properties cannot be changed at negative retention times. Thus, the Waters Alliance 2690(D)/2695(D) HPLC modules do not support sample preparation. The Waters Alliance 2690(D)/2695(D) HPLC modules must first be completely initialized before they are ready to use. If you condition the column via the associated dialog on the device, it may happen that the PGM file cannot be executed. For firmware versions < 2.00, the syringe speed settings Slow and Normal may be interchanged. Therefore, Dionex recommends upgrading the separation module to firmware version 2.00 or higher. This Waters device cannot connect to a NI-488.2 driver version 15.0 or later. You must use a NI-488.2 driver with software version ≤ v.14.0. Per GPIB card (GPIB bus) only one Waters Alliance HPLC system is allowed. Due to GPIB data rate limitations, only one Waters 996 PDA detector per Alliance system and GPIB bus is allowed. 2690D/2695D Separation Module only Only one 269xD Alliance system is supported per timebase Only one dissolution test per sequence can be run (applies to single and dual-bath systems) Dissolution test and LC analysis must be performed within the same sequence An abort of a dissolution test on the Alliance system is not reported to Chromeleon

What is required?

License:	Timebase Class 2
Connection:	The following cable is required: GPIB cable (Thermo Scientific/Dionex part no.: 5919.0013; for more information refer to GPIB IEEE 488 Bus Cable) Tip: You cannot connect the Waters Alliance 2690(D)/2695(D) HPLC Modules to a UCI Universal Chromatography Interface because the UCI does not provide a GPIB connector.
Hardware Prerequisites:	GPIB interface card or GPIB/USB adapter. Tips: The Waters BusLAC/ETM card cannot be used with Chromeleon. Dionex advises against using Waters devices and Agilent HP 1100 Systems on the same GPIB card.
Software Prerequisites:	VISA library (≤ version 14.0)
Control Panel:	Waters2690_996PDA.pan

Hardware Installation

First, install Chromeleon software, and then connect the instrument using the GPIB IEEE 488 bus cable from Dionex.
Make the following settings on the Alliance module:
- On the Configuration display, set the System field to Controlled by Millennium 32. Follow the description in the instrument's manual for controlling the instrument under Millennium³² to set the GPIB number for the HPLC Module. Make sure that the new GPIB address has not yet been assigned to another instrument and that it is between 2 and 29.
- On the Configurations dialog, select the Verify vial presence and Verify carousel replacement options to allow Chromeleon to report that a vial and/or carousel is missing.

For further settings refer to the general descriptions of commands under Commands and Tips for Third-Party Devices Waters Alliance 2690(D)/2695(D) HPLC Modules.

Notes:

When connecting several devices or systems via GPIB, connect them in series (not in a star structure) and turn on all devices. Otherwise, communication problems may occur.
Only one (1) Alliance HPLC system per GPIB interface card (GPIB bus) is allowed. If more than one Alliance system should be connected, a separate GPIB card for each system is required on the computer. Alternatively, you can use two separate USB GPIB adapters. Do not mix GPIB cards from different manufacturers. When using USB GPIB adapters, use adapters of the same type.
If a Waters 996 PDA detector is used, make sure that only one (1) PDA detector is connected per Alliance system and GPIB bus.

Software Installation

For details about how to add timebases and device drivers to the Server Configuration, refer to Adding, Configuring or Deleting Devices. When you add a driver to the timebase, the configuration dialog or wizard opens automatically. For information about the settings, click the Help button on a page or press F1.

Troubleshooting

Waters Instruments: Troubleshooting

GPIB-Connected Devices: Troubleshooting

For a list of all error messages, refer to the Error Levels tab page of the instrument's Properties in the Chromeleon Server Configuration program.

Further Information

For more installation details, please refer to the manual for the instrument.

For information about the supported GPIB interfaces, refer to Connecting Third-Party Devices via GPIB.

For an overview of the different Waters instruments that can be controlled by Chromeleon, refer to Waters.