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CM-A shows instant high back pressure - WKB124912

Article number: 124912

SYMPTOMS

  • System overpressure at start of flow and at low flow rate

ENVIRONMENT

  • H-Class CM-A
  • I-Class CM-A
  • ACQUITY UPLC Column Manager

CAUSE

The column outlet tubing has become swapped; column 1 (port 3) is routed to column 2 (port 4).

FIX or WORKAROUND

  1. Ensure that the flow path has the correct tubing orientation.
  2. Start flow and expect normal pressure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

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