1290 Infinity Thermostatted Column Compartment

The Agilent 1290 Infinity Thermostatted Column Compartment (TCC) facilitates precise column thermostatting over a temperature range from 10 °C below ambient temperature to 100 °C. This provides the maximum flexibility for the optimization of the speed and selectivity of a separation. The high level of temperature precision specification provides repeatable retention times and peak areas. Ultra high pressure valves enable a wide range of solutions such as dual or multi-column selection, sample preparation or alternating column regeneration to be carried out. The 1290 Infinity TCC is also the basis for multi-method solutions and can be used together with 1290 Infinity LC and 1260 Infinity LC systems and others.

  • Temperature precision specification of ± 0.05 degrees for repeatable retention times and peak areas.

  • Maximum application flexibility through Peltier cooling and heating for two independent temperature zones from 10 °C below ambient temperature up to 100 °C.

  • Low dispersion - optimized for low internal volume contribution.

  • Spacious column racks provide room for three 30 cm columns or several shorter columns.

  • Ultra high pressure valves for many applications such as alternating column regeneration, sample preparation and dual or multi-column selection.

  • Unique pull-out and Quick Change Valve design for simplistic plumbing and valve exchange.

  • Clustering of up to three 1290 Infinity TCC modules for maximum flexibility for multi-method applications such as automated method development.

  • Further features include a door-open sensor, improved thermal insulation, leak funnel and capillary guide

Temperature range

10 °C below ambient to 100 °C

Temperature stability

± 0.05 °C

Temperature accuracy

± 0.8 °C with calibration ± 0.5 °C 

Temperature zones

2 (single TCC)
4 (dual-TCC cluster)
6 (triple-TCC cluster)
Individual stand-by temperatures definable for cluster configurations!

Column capacity 

2 columns of 300 mm length with individual solvent heating
3 columns of 300 mm length in series
4 columns of 100 mm length each with individual low dispersion heat exchanger
6 columns (max. 300 mm) with triple-TCC clustering and column selection valves
8 columns (max. 100 mm) with dual-TCC clustering and column selection valves

Heat-up/cool-down time

5 min from ambient to 40 °C
10 min from 40 °C to 20 °C

Internal volume

With low dispersion heat exchangers:
1.6 µL for heating
1.5 µL for optional post-column cooler 
With standard heat exchangers:
3 µL left heat exchanger
6 µL right heat exchanger

Valve options

Optionally integrated Quick-change valve drive with radio frequency identification of optional valve heads with different pressure ratings: 2-position/6-port (up to 1200 bar), 2-position/10-port (up to 1200 bar), 8-column selection valve-kit (up to 1200 bar).

Communications

Controller-area network (CAN),
RS 232, APG remote: ready, start, stop and shut-down signals

Safety and maintenance 

Extensive diagnostics, error detection and display (through Instant Pilot control module and Agilent LabAdvisor), leak detection, safe leak handling, leak output signal for shutdown of pumping system. Low voltages in main maintenance areas. Door-open sensor.

GLP 

Column identification module for GLP documentation of column type. Valves carrying RFID-tags with serial number, pressure rating, number of switches and valve type.

Housing

All materials recyclable

Dimensions 
(h x w x d)

140 x 410 x 435 mm, (5.5 x 16 x 17 inches) 

  • Further features include a door-open sensor, improved thermal insulation, leak funnel and capillary guide