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ACQUITY UPLC H-Class fails gradient performance test - WKB195050

Article number: 195050

SYMPTOMS

  • SQT successful but gradient performance test is failure
  • Manual OQ passes
  • Filters, tubing, and GPV all confirmed OK

ENVIRONMENT

  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class
  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class Bio
  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class Quaternary Solvent Manager (QSM)
  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class PLUS
  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class PLUS Bio

CAUSE

System stored in methanol. Solvent evaporation caused lines to dry out and constrict, restricting solvent delivery. 

FIX or WORKAROUND

Replace the solvent inlet lines (430002333).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

id195050, A-30SDM, EMP2QLIC, EMP3Q1ULIC, EMP3QLIC, gradient proportioning valve, UNIFQLIC, UPAQSM, UPPQSM, UPQSM, UPQSM, UPQSM+, UPQSM+, UPQSMBIO, UPQSMBIO, UPQSMBIO+, UPSMFTN, UPSMFTN+, UPSMFTNB+, UPSMFTNBIO

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