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Error: Can only run dual tower enable method in dual tower mode - WKB1511

Article number: 1511

SYMPTOMS

  • While making an injection, error appears in the Run Samples window of Empower: "Can only run dual tower enable method in dual tower mode"
  • Only single tower with front inlet present
  • The 6890 is connected with Headspace G1888, but the headspace is not in use
  • The instrument method previously ran successfully
  • Issue occurs on only one project and the same system
  • The same method on another system works
  • Vial naming was correct in Run Samples (How to create vial numbers for 6890)

ENVIRONMENT

  • Empower 2 FR5
  • Agilent 6890 GC

CAUSE

Wrong system configuration

FIX or WORKAROUND

Create a new system in Empower:

  • Log in to Empower.

  • Click on Configure System.

  • Click File > New > Chromatographic System.

  • Use the wizard by choosing "create new system".

  • Save the new system.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

id1511, 6890A/+GC, 6890N GC, EMP2LIC, EMP2OPT, EMP2SW, EMP3GC, EMP3LIC, EMP3OPT, EMP3SW, EMPGC, EMPGPC, EMPLIC, EMPOWER2, EMPOWER3, EMPSW, SUP

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