1260 Infinity Binary Pump

The Agilent 1260 Infinity Binary Pump is designed to give outstanding performance in both rapid resolution LC and HPLC. The system has been developed for applications with RRHT 1.8 µm particle size column technology using columns with an inner diameter of 2.1mm and is also ideally suited for standard HPLC using 4.6 and 3 mm id columns. Gradient formation is based on a high pressure mixing principle and delay volumes (standard or low) can be easily configured by the operator. The Agilent 1260 Infinity Binary Pump is the pump of choice for reproducible gradients and high performance providing high-throughput and fast separations including the use of STM column technology. For applications where high speed and resolution with uncompromised data quality are required, this is the pump of choice.

  • Configurable delay volume down to 120 µL together with a flow range up to 5 mL/min provides universal applicability.

  • RRLC performance at a HPLC price.

  • Fast and easy change from standard to low delay volume configuration is enabled.

  • High gradient performance even at low % B and narrow-bore flow rates.

  • Electronic damping control creates low baseline noise.

  • The pump is the perfect choice for fast and precise gradients using LC/MS, as well as UV-only systems.

  • Fully exploits the speed and separation potential of ZORBAX Rapid Resolution HT.

Specifications Agilent 1260 Infinity Binary Pump (G1312B) and VL version (G1312C)

Hydraulic system

Two dual piston in series pumps with servo-controlled variable stroke drive, floating pistons

Settable flow range

Set points 0.001 - 5 mL/min, in 0.001 mL/min increments

Flow range

0.05 - 5.0 mL/min

Flow precision

≤ 0.07% RSD or ≤ 0.02 min SD, whatever is greater; based on retention time at constant room temperature

Flow accuracy

± 1 % or 10 µL/min, whatever is greater; pumping degassed H2O at 10 MPa
(100 bar)

Pressure operating range

1260 Infinity Binary Pump:
Operating range up to 60 MPa (600 bar, 8700 psi) up to 5 mL/min

1260 Infinity Binary Pump VL:
Operating range up to 40 MPa (400 bar, 5880 psi) up to 5 mL/min

Pressure pulsation

1260 Infinity Binary Pump:
< 2 % amplitude (typically < 1.3 %) or < 0.3 MPa (3 bar), whatever is greater, at 1 mL/min isopropanol, at all pressures > 1 MPa (10 bar, 147 psi) Low delay volume configuration: < 5% amplitude (typically < 2 %) 

1260 Infinity Binary Pump VL:
< 2 % amplitude (typically < 1.3 %) or < 0.3 MPa (3 bar), whatever is greater, at 1 mL/min isopropanol, at all pressures > 1 MPa (10 bar, 147 psi)

Compressibility compensation

1260 Infinity Binary Pump:
Pre-defined, based on mobile phase compressibility

1260 Infinity Binary Pump VL:
User selectable, based on mobile phase compressibility

Recommended pH range

1.0 - 12.5, solvents with pH < 2.3 should not contain acids which attack stainless steel

Gradient formation

High-pressure binary mixing

Delay volume

1260 Infinity Binary Pump: 
Standard delay volume configuration: 600 - 800 μL (includes 400 μL mixer), dependent on back pressure; measured with water at 1 mL/min (water/caffeine tracer) 
Low delay volume configuration: 120 µL

1260 Infinity Binary Pump VL:
600 - 900 µL (includes 400 μL mixer), dependent on back pressure

Composition range

Settable range: 0 - 100 %
Recommended range: 1 - 99 % or 5 µL/min per channel, whatever is greater

Composition precision

< 0.15 % RSD or < 0.04 min SD, whatever is greater, at 0.2 and 1 mL/min; based on retention time at constant room temperature

Composition accuracy

1260 Infinity Binary Pump:
± 0.35 % absolute, at 2 mL/min, at 10MPa (100 bar), (water/caffeine tracer)

1260 Infinity Binary Pump VL:
< 0.5 % absolute

Control

Agilent control software (e.g. ChemStation, EZChrom, OL, MassHunter)

Local control

Agilent Instant Pilot

Communications

Controller-area network (CAN), RS-232C, APG Remote: ready, start, stop and shut-down signals, LAN optional

Safety and maintenance

Extensive diagnostics, error detection and display through Agilent LabAdvisor, leak detection, safe leak handling, leak output signal for shutdown of the pumping system. Low voltage in major maintenance areas.

GLP features

Early maintenance feedback (EMF) for continuous tracking of instrument usage in terms of seal wear and volume of pumped mobile phase with pre-defined and user settable limits and feedback messages. Electronic records of maintenance and errors

Housing

All materials are recyclable