Customer Responsibilities

Agilent 380/385-ELSD
Pre-Installation Site Preparation Check List

Hardware Site Preparation Specification
Thank you for purchasing an Agilent instrument. To get you started and to assure a successful and
timely installation, please refer to this specification or set of requirements.
Correct site preparation is the key first step in ensuring that your instruments and software
systems operate reliably over an extended lifetime. This document is an information guide AND
checklist prepared for you that outlines the supplies, consumables, space and utility requirements
for your equipment for your site.
For additional information about our solutions, please visit our web site at
http://www.chem.agilent.com/en-US/Pages/HomePage.aspx
.
Customer Responsibilities
Make sure your site meets the following prior to the installation date using the checklist below.
For details, see specific sections within this document, including:
 the necessary laboratory or bench space is available.

 the environmental conditions for the lab as well as laboratory gases, tubing,
 the power requirements related to the product (e.g. number & location of electrical outlets)
 the required operating supplies necessary for the product and installation
 please consult Other/Special Requirements section below for other product-specific information
 If Agilent is delivering installation and familiarization services, users of the instrument should
be present throughout these services; otherwise, they will miss important operational,
maintenance and safety information.
Important Customer Information

1. If you have questions or problems in providing anything described as a Customer Responsibilities
above, please contact your local Agilent or partner support/service organization for assistance prior
to delivery. In addition, Agilent and/or its partners reserve the right to reschedule the installation
dependent upon the readiness of your laboratory.
2. Should your site not be ready for whatever reasons, please contact Agilent as soon as possible to re-
arrange any services that have been purchased.
3. Other optional services such as additional training, operational qualification (OQ) and
consultation for user-specific applications may also be provided at the time of installation
when ordered with the system, but should be contracted separately.
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Dimensions and Weight
Identify the laboratory bench space before your system arrives based on the table below.
Pay special attention to the total height and total weight requirements for all system components you
have ordered and avoid bench space with overhanging shelves. Also pay special attention to the total
weight of the modules you have ordered to ensure your laboratory bench can support this weight.
Special Notes:
1. The standard instrument requires a space of at least 2.5 cm (1.0 inch) on both sides, and
approximately 15 cm (5.9 inches) at the rear for the circulation of air and room for electrical
connections.
Instrument Description Weight Height Depth Width

Kg lbs cm in cm in cm in
G4260A (380-ELSD) 11 kg 24.3 lbs. 41.5 cm 16.3 in 45 cm 17.7 in 20 cm 7.9 in
G4261A (385-ELSD) 13 kg 28.7 lbs. 41.5 cm 16.3 in 45 cm 17.7 in 20 cm 7.9 in
Environmental Conditions
Operating your instrument within the recommended temperature ranges insures optimum instrument
performance and lifetime.
Special Notes:
1. Avoid positioning in direct sunlight. Performance can be affected by sources of heat & cold e.g. direct
sunlight, heating/cooling from air conditioning outlets, drafts and/or vibrations.
2. The site’s ambient temperature conditions must be stable for optimum performance of the system (as
specified in the “Performance Specifications” section of the Operation Manual). Temperature changes of
2°C / hour or less (as defined by ASTM conditions) are required to achieve best possible baseline
stability. Higher variations will definitely result in higher signal drift and wander of the baseline.
3. Do not store, ship or use your 380/385-ELSD under conditions where temperature fluctuations could
cause condensation within the instrument. Condensation will damage the system electronics. If your
ELSD was shipped in cold weather, leave it in and allow it to warm up slowly to room temperature to
avoid condensation.
4. 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.

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Instrument Description Operating temp range C (F) Operating humidity range Heat Dissipation
(%) (BTUs/hr)
G4260A 10 to 35C (50 to 95F), 10-80%, non-condensing 345BTU
constant temperature.
G4261A 10 to 35C (50 to 95F), 10-80%, non-condensing 275BTU
constant temperature.
Power Consumption
Special Notes:
1. If a computer system is supplied with your instrument, be sure to account for those electrical outlets.
2. Electric current: 2A max, with a protective earth connection.
Ensure the power switch and appliance coupler remain accessible at all times.
!
WARNING
Instrument Description Line Voltage & Frequency Maximum Power Maximum Power
(V , Hz) Consumption (VA) Consumption (W)
G4260A 100 – 120 VAC or 220 – 240 V, ± 10 % 480VA 100W
(Pre-set at factory - not user
adjustable)
50-60Hz +/-5%
G4261A 100 – 120 VAC or 220 – 240 V, ± 10 % 480VA 80W
(Pre-set at factory - not user
adjustable)
50-60Hz +/-5%
Required Operating Supplies by Customer
Special Notes:
1. For information on Agilent consumables, accessories and laboratory operating supplies, please visit
http://www.chem.agilent.com/en-US/Products/consumables/Pages/default.aspx
Item Description, Vendor/Part Number Recommended
(including dimensions etc) (if applicable) Quantity
HPLC Grade Water (needed for installation) N/A 2.5 L
HPLC Grade Acetonitrile (needed for installation) N/A 2.5 L
Caffeine Standard (250 μg/ml in water) G4218-85000 1
Solvent delivery system N/A N/A

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Other/Special Requirements
Extraction Requirements:
During normal operation the carrier solvent is evaporated as it passes through the instrument and must
be extracted safely at the rear of the unit. The exhaust from the instrument (13mm ID PVC tubing) must
be extracted to a fume hood or similar solvent disposal unit. If the extraction tube provided with the
instrument is to be extended it is recommended that the diameter of the extension is increased to at
least 50mm (2) diameter tubing so the extraction quality is not inhibited.
Gas Supply:
Gas: Nitrogen (98% purity or better and filtered to 0.2µm)
Notes:
 Air can only be used for non flammable solvents
 The mass flow controller is not calibrated for use with gases other than Air or Nitrogen
 For operation with other inert gases contact Agilent Technologies for advice.
Gas flow 0.9 to 3.25 SLM @ 4.1 bar @ 25°C

Pressure operating range: 4.1-6.9 bar (60 – 100 psi)
Maximum Pressure: 6.9 bar (100 psi)
Precautions:
Solvent Vapours
Vapour sensors are used inside and outside the enclosure of the Agilent 380/385-ELSD to alert the
operator to solvent leaks. Liberal use of organic solvents in close proximity to the instrument may
activate the vapour sensor, causing the instrument to shutdown.
Please exercise with care when using solvents close to the instrument:
! vapour sensor is present in the Agilent 380/385 ELSD.
WARNING

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Document Control Logs
Revision Log:
Revision Date Reason For Update
[1.0] 17-May-2011 Initial Revision
Approval Log:
Revision Approver(s) Title of Approver
[1.0] Stephen Ball Product Manager
[1.0] Jade Yakhoul Service/Technical Support Manager

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Pre-Installation Site Preparation Check List

 the necessary laboratory or bench space is available.

Important Customer Information

Issued: 17-MAY-2011 Revision: 1.0 1 Copyright  2011 Agilent Technologies

Dimensions and Weight

Instrument Description Weight Height Depth Width

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Required Operating Supplies by Customer

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Gas flow 0.9 to 3.25 SLM @ 4.1 bar @ 25°C

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Document Control Logs

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