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Agilent 1260 Infinity Diode Array Detector: "UV/VIS lamp fails to ignite" - WKB207251

Article number: 207251

SYMPTOMS

The following error messages accompanied by red light on detector status indicator:

  • UV or VIS lamp current is missing
  • UV or VIS lamp voltage is missing
  • UV ignition failed
  • UV lamp Ignition Failed: No anode current sensed just after UV lamp ignition during ignition cycle
  • UV lamp heater current is missing

 

ENVIRONMENT

  • Agilent 1260 Infinity I DAD and MWD
  • Agilent 1260 Infinity II DAD
  • Agilent 1290 Infinity II DAD

CAUSE

Faulty lamp.

FIX or WORKAROUND

  1. Replace the faulty lamp.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Note that newer lamps have a different RFID tag that may require the detector have firmware. If the lamp has an RFID tag, ensure that the DAD firmware is A.06.55/B.06.75/C.06.75/D.06.78 or higher.
  • Refer to the specific model code operator/service manual for part numbers.

id207251, 1260 DAD, 1260QPMVI2, 1260QPUMP, 1260VWD

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