Agilent 1200 goes to Error Condition: Shutdown

[aarmorgan]

The Agilent 1200 goes to an error message after 5-10 minutes of run time. All components turn red, and the message reads "Error Condition: Shutdown". I can clear this error and restart the sequence, but it happens again without fail.

Here's a few pieces of information about my situation:

1. I recently removed a component (FLD detector), since we did not need it.
2. This method is brand new, and there are no shutdown macros installed.
3. The PDA detector does not currently have a "reference wavelength" associated with it. This is not necessary, is it?


Thank you all very much for any advice you can give...

Aaron

[kubowicz.tomasz]

Hello

The possible reason is leak. If you're sure that there is no leak in pump and sampler check carefully column compartment - leak sensor is hidden behind two peltier elements.



It is the most common place for leak (especially if column tubing is not tight enough)

Regards

Tomasz Kubowicz

[Consumer Products Guy]

You should be able to tell from the software system diagram or the logbook which component had the error first, and go from there.

(1) Yes, most likely issue is a leak, especially at a column inlet.

(2) Yes, in my opinion the 1050 systems with pushbuttons on the front were much easier for pinpointing issues like this.

[aarmorgan]

kubowicz.tomasz and Consumer Products Guy,

Thank you for your help. It was a backup from my waste line into my detector unit. I identified the location based on the instrument logbook.

Everything seems to be working now. I will try to rearrange my tubing to get better drainage.

[KM-USA]

It was a backup from my waste line into my detector unit. I identified the location based on the instrument logbook.
Everything seems to be working now. I will try to rearrange my tubing to get better drainage.

I think I've had that happen to me. I think that over the years just about everything has popped up.