Agilent Infinity Lab LC Series Vialsampler Vial Drawer Configuration in Empower Environment - Technical Note

Importance of the Topic

Automated vial sampling plays a vital role in modern liquid chromatography workflows by ensuring precise sample handling, reducing manual errors, and increasing throughput.

Objectives and Overview of the Study

This technical guide outlines the configuration steps required to integrate Agilent InfinityLab Vialsampler instruments with Waters Empower CDS using Waters ICF Support, focusing on alphanumeric vial drawer addressing.

Methodology and Instrumentation

Instrumentation used:

• Agilent InfinityLab LC Series Vialsampler models G7129A, G7129B, and G7129C
• Agilent G7157A Preparative Autosampler
• Waters Empower 3 chromatography data system with Waters ICF Support versions 2.2 and 3.0

The procedure involves importing custom plate definition files for alphanumeric drawers into the Empower Configuration Manager and assigning correct vial locations for sequence setup.

Key Results and Discussion

Alphanumeric addressing was successfully implemented by importing the provided plate definitions. The Empower interface correctly recognized the new drawer types, enabling positions such as 2:A1. This eliminated confusion inherent to continuous numbering and streamlined sample identification.

Benefits and Practical Applications

• Enhanced sample traceability via Cartesian coordinate addressing
• Compatibility with existing Empower workflows and Agilent LC modules
• Reduced setup errors and improved lab efficiency

Future Trends and Opportunities

As lab automation evolves, future developments may include dynamic drawer calibration, integration with advanced sample tracking software, and support for higher-density vial plates to further increase throughput and data integrity.

Conclusion

This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach for configuring alphanumeric vial drawers in Waters Empower, facilitating seamless operation of Agilent InfinityLab Vialsamplers and improving analytical workflows.

References

• Agilent InfinityLab LC Series Vialsampler User Manual D0004805 Edition 07/2020