Column identification (column ID) is used to create a column lifecycle (column history). The column compartment supports column identification for four columns simultaneously. The column ID ports are located next to the upper column switching valve.

Parts required

  • Column ID tag

  • Rivet

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Figure: Column ID tag with ribbon and rivet

No.

Description

1

Column ID tag

2

Rivet

3

Ribbon

Follow these steps

  1. Open the column compartment door.

  2. Attach the ribbon to the column:

  1. Wrap the ribbon around the column.
  2. Pass the shank of the rivet through a hole, and press down to unite the two parts.
Figure: Ribbon with rivet
  1. Connect the column ID tag to the related column ID port.

Figure: Connecting the column ID tag to the column ID port

Enabling Column Identification in the Instrument Configuration Manager

  1. During initial set up of the column compartment, on the General page for the column compartment, select the Use Column ID system check box.

  2. On the Columns page, activate the respective column ID tags.