This manual describes the replacement or upgrade of the PMT amplifier in Agilent 355 SCD or 255 NCD detectors
This document provides step-by-step instructions for installing or upgrading the Fast Amp on Agilent 355 SCD and 255 NCD detectors. It includes safety precautions, required tools, and detailed procedures for disconnecting components, removing the amplifier enclosure, replacing the amplifier board, and reassembling the unit. The manual also covers optional calibration steps for signal display alignment.
The procedure requires ESD precautions and is intended for skilled personnel. It references specific parts and tools, including the Agilent Fast Amp kit, open-end wrenches, and a Phillips screwdriver. The document is dated February 2007 and copyrighted by Agilent Technologies, Inc.
A 3/8 inch open-end wrench, a 7/16 inch open-end wrench, and a Phillips screwdriver.
Follow ESD safety precautions and ensure the procedure is performed by personnel skilled in maintaining electromechanical instruments.
Calibration is optional; the "Signal Display" is not used for chromatographic analysis, and agreement is usually close without calibration.