Smart Key Technology
For immediate identification and usage monitoring of your GC column
Smart Keys included with GC columns provide information such as column usage, column configuration, column age, number of injections, and column temperature limits, with default parameters for configuration that helps automate method setup
Reduce possible errors of manual input of method parameters
Ease-of-use, no risk of faulty information in the GC, less runs, and better data quality as the system is aware of the GC column configuration.
Optimize maintenance schedules with usage tracking
Ability to better plan preventive maintenance before issues occur translates into less downtime and better lab productivity.
Smart Key instruction sheets
Common Questions about the Smart Key
Can I use the Smart Key with my 7890 GC system?
No, Smart Keys can only be used with the Agilent 8890 GC system.
Can I connect the Smart Key to my PC to retrieve information about the GC column?
No, the Smart Keys should only be inserted into the front panel of the 8890 GC system
Can I use a Smart Key for several GC columns?
No, each Smart Key is unique and labeled with the part and serial number of the GC column it corresponds to.
Can I use GC columns with no Smart Key on my new 8890 GC system?
Yes, other GC column configurations with no Smart Key, are compatible with the new 8890 GC system.
Can I use the Smart Key with the 8860?
No. The Smart Key can only be used with the 8890.
Can I use the same Smart Key for newer versions of the same column?
No. The Smart Key is unique and labeled with the part and serial number of the GC column it corresponds to.
What if the column I need does not come with a Smart Key?
You can place a custom order for a column with a Smart Key.
Is the Smart Key physically the tethered to the GC column?
No, it ships in a bag inside the GC columns box.
What should I do if I lose the Smart Key that came with the column?
The Smart Key will only be available when purchasing a new column. Replacements will not be offered.
For more detailed instructions, see to the Agilent 8890 GC Operation Manual
