Commands and Tips for Third-Party Devices
Agilent 1100/1200 HPLC System Diagnostics: Injector Steps

The injector steps test allows you to check several injector functions. Chromeleon supports this test for the following autosamplers: G1329 and G1367 (wellplate sampler). To perform the test, click the button for the autosampler on the main diagnostic panel.

A subpanel is opened:

 

First, enter the sample position and the injection volume in the related input fields. Then, click a button to perform the following operations:

Sampler G1329

 

Valve to bypass

Switches the injection valve to the bypass position.

Plunger home

Moves the plunger to the home position.

Needle up

Moves the needle arm to its topmost position.

Vial to seat

Positions the specified vial in the seat.

Needle into sample

Lowers the needle into the vial.

Draw

Draws the specified injection volume.

Needle up

Moves the needle arm to its topmost position.

Vial to tray

Returns the vial to the tray.

Needle into seat

Lowers the needle into the needle seat.

Valve to mainpass

Switches the valve to the inject position.

 

 Tip:  

For the G1367 Wellplate Sampler, the needle is moved to the specified sample position. Therefore, the Move to location button is available instead of the Vial to seat and Needle into sample buttons.

Move to location

Moves the needle to the specified position.

 

 Tip:  

For more information, refer to the autosampler manual.