Agilent 1260 Infinity HPLC Prep ALS (G2260A) (Refurbished)

The Agilent Technologies G2260A Preparative Autosampler is an essential component of the Agilent 1260 Infinity LC System, designed for high-performance preparative liquid chromatography (LC). This autosampler is specifically engineered to handle large sample volumes, making it an ideal choice for laboratories engaged in purification workflows, compound isolation, and fraction collection.

The G2260A Prep ALS is compatible with various Agilent LC modules, allowing seamless integration with analytical and preparative workflows. Its intuitive control interface and advanced diagnostic features provide users with real-time system feedback, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.

Technical Specification

General Specifications

• Product Name: Agilent 1260 Infinity Preparative Autosampler
• Model Number: G2260A
• Intended Use: Preparative Liquid Chromatography (LC)
• Control Interface: Agilent ChemStation, Agilent OpenLab, or Instant Pilot (G4208A)

Performance Parameters

• Injection Volume Range:
  • 0.1 – 900 µL (in 0.1 µL increments)
  • Expandable up to 5000 µL with hardware modification
• Injection Cycle Time: ~50 seconds
• Reproducibility:
  • <0.5% RSD for 5–2000 µL
  • <1% RSD for 2000–5000 µL
  • <3% RSD for 1–5 µL
• Pressure Operating Range: 0 – 40 MPa (0 – 400 bar, 0 – 5800 psi)
• Minimum Sample Volume: 1 µL from 5 µL sample in 100 µL microvial

Sample Capacity

• Standard Tray: 100 × 2 mL vials
• Half-Tray Configurations:
  • 40 × 2 mL vials
  • 15 × 6 mL vials (Agilent vials only)

Hardware and Connectivity

• Communication Interfaces:
  • Controller-area network (CAN)
  • GPIB (IEEE-488)
  • RS-232C
  • APG-remote
  • Optional four external contact closures and BCD vial number output
• Power Requirements:
  • Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC, ±10% (wide-ranging)
  • Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: 300 VA / 200 W
• Safety Features:
  • Leak detection with safe leak handling
  • Low-voltage zones for maintenance safety
  • Error detection and display

Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature: 0 – 55°C
• Humidity: < 95% RH (non-condensing)
• Operating Altitude: Up to 2000 m (6500 ft)

Additional Features

• Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) for preventive system diagnostics
• Automated Needle Wash to reduce carry-over contamination
• Flexible Rotor Seals (Vespel, PEEK) for compatibility with a wide range of solvents
• X-Z-Theta movement system for optimized sample handling