Troubleshooting and Test Functions

Pressure Below Lower Limit

Pressure Below Lower Limit

 

The system pressure has fallen below the lower pressure limit.

Probable Causes

Lower pressure limit set too high.

 

Air bubbles in the mobile phase.

 

Leak.

 

Defective damper.

 

Defective LPM board.

Suggested Actions

Ensure the lower pressure limit is set to a value suitable for the analysis.

 

Ensure solvents are degassed. Purge the quaternary pump.

 

Ensure solvent inlet filters are not blocked.

 

Inspect the pump head, capillaries and fittings for signs of a leak.

Purge the quaternary pump. Run a pressure test to determine whether the seals or other pump components are defective.

Exchange the damper.

Exchange the LPM board.

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Agilent Technologies 1100 Series manual Pressure Below Lower Limit

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