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Site Preparation
Gas considerations

10

Gas considerations

Gases for packed columns

The choice of carrier gas depends on the detector selected and what
performance is required from it. These relationships are shown below. In
general, makeup gases are not needed with packed columns.

Detector

Carrier Gas

Comments

Thermal
conductivity
(TCD)

Flame
ionization
(FID)

Nitrogen/
Phosphorus
(NPD)

Electron
capture
(ECD)

General use.
Maximum sensitivity (see Note A).
Hydrogen detection (see Note B).
Maximum hydrogen sensitivity (see Note B).

Maximum sensitivity.
Acceptable alternate.

Optimum performance.
Acceptable alternate.

Maximum sensitivity.
Maximum dynamic range.

Helium
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Argon

Nitrogen
Helium

Helium
Nitrogen

Nitrogen
Argon/Methane

Note A: Slightly greater sensitivity than helium, but may remove passivation from fila-
ments causing high drift rates until passivation is completely reduced. Incompatible
with some compounds.
Note B: For analysis of hydrogen or helium; greatly reduces sensitivity for other com-
pounds (some peaks may invert).

Gas Recommendations for Packed Columns

Summary of Contents for HP 5890 II Plus Series

Page 1: ...Chemical Analysis Group 5890 Gas Chromatograph 5890 Series II Site Prep Info Document A15282 ...

Page 2: ...Site Prep Installation Manual HP 5890 Series II and HP 5890 Series II Plus ...

Page 3: ... Important User Information for In Vitro Diagnostic Applications This is a multipurpose product that may be used for qualitative or quantitative analyses in many applications If used in conjunction with proven procedures methodology by qualified operator one of these applications may be In Vitro Diagnostic Procedures Generalized instrument performance characteristics and instructions are included ...

Page 4: ... size 14 Two stagepressure regulators 15 Molecular sieve moisture trap 15 Oxygen trap 15 Carrier gas miser 16 Making pipe thread connections 16 Making swage typeconnections 17 Chapter 2 Installation 19 Introduction 20 Shipment checklist 20 Site preparation 21 Cooling considerations 21 Connecting supply gases 22 The main flow panel 22 Auxiliary flow panels 24 Changing the flow restrictor 26 Gas sup...

Page 5: ...nnecting signal output cables 38 Analog signal output cables 39 Instrument network INET cable 41 Remote start HP 5890 ready cables 43 Remote receptacle 44 RS 232and HPIB RS 232cables 48 HP IB RS 232 interface board information 49 Analog input board information 52 Post installchecklist 52 ...

Page 6: ...1 Site Preparation ...

Page 7: ...ffice Environmental considerations This instrument operates in the 0 to 55 C temperature range and the 5 to 95 relative humidity range We recommend an environment comfortable for the operators reasonably constant temperature and humidity for optimum performance and instrument lifetime Corrosive substances whether gas liquid or solid may affect materials and components used in the HP 5890 and shoul...

Page 8: ...ling If space is limited the Oven Exhaust Deflector may improve oven cooling It diverts exhaust air up and away from the instrument It may be connected to a 4 inchexhaust duct system routed to a fume hood or vented outside the building with 4 inchdiameter furnace duct Oven exhaust deflector Other instruments used with the HP 5890 such as detectors integrators and samplers may require additional be...

Page 9: ...15 amp dedicated line C 220 240 VAC split phase 5 10 48 to 66 Hz 2200 VA max requires a 15 amp dedicated line Power line cord To protect personnel the instrument panels and cabinet are grounded through the three conductorpower line cord in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission IEC requirements The three conductorpower line cord when plugged into a properly grounded receptacle p...

Page 10: ...at Britain 240 V single phase with power cord for use in Australia 220 V split phase with power cord for use in Europe 240 V split phase with power cord for use in USA 200 V split phase with power cord for use in Japan 220 V single phase with power cord for use in Denmark 220 V single phase with power cord for use in Switzerland 240 V single phase with power cord for use in South Africa 001 Standa...

Page 11: ... see Note A Hydrogen detection see Note B Maximum hydrogen sensitivity see Note B Maximum sensitivity Acceptable alternate Optimum performance Acceptable alternate Maximum sensitivity Maximum dynamic range Helium Hydrogen Nitrogen Argon Nitrogen Helium Helium Nitrogen Nitrogen Argon Methane Note A Slightly greater sensitivity than helium but may remove passivation from fila ments causing high drif...

Page 12: ...FID NPD ECD TCD Hydrogen Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen Helium Nitrogen Argon Methane Hydrogen Helium Nitrogen Argon Nitrogen Helium Argon Methane Nitrogen Argon Methane Same as carrier and reference gas Helium See comment below Nitrogen Argon Methane Nitrogen Same as carrier and reference gas Gas Recommendations for Capillary Columns When an NPD is used with an HP Series 530 ca...

Page 13: ... vary with the supplier specifically intended for chromatographic use Use these when available Carrier Gases and Capillary Makeup Gases 99 9995 Best available Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen Argon Methane Note For ECD use gases must be 99 9995 pure Detector Support Gases Hydrogen Air dry 99 9995 Best available Gas Purity Recommendations ...

Page 14: ...two stageregulators C FID and NPD detectors should have their own air supply Detector operation may be affected by pressure pulses in air lines shared with other devices valve actuators samplers C Flow and pressure controllingdevices require at least 138 kPa 20 psi pressure differential across them to operate properly Source pressures and capacities must be more than ample to ensure this C If auxi...

Page 15: ...etween the supply source and the chromatograph and the total demand expected for the particular gas When the supply is close to the instrument 1 8 inch tubing is adequate For long distances or when multiple instruments are to be supplied from the same source or if high demand is anticipated air for an FID use larger diameter supply lines to reduce pressure drop Be generous when cutting lengths of ...

Page 16: ...lett Packard s analytical supplies catalog for further information Molecular sieve moisture trap A type A molecular sieve moisture trap is supplied with ECDs Install it between the carrier gas source regulator and inlet supply fitting on the instrument Moisture in the carrier gas can damage columns We recommend moisture traps for all carrier gases regardless of the detector and also for detector s...

Page 17: ...connections if possible If they must be used seal them with Teflon tape Do not use pipe dope to seal the threads these mixtures contain volatile materials that will contaminate the tubing Teflon tape is available in two grades The less expensive hardware store grade contains a small amount of volatile material In most cases this does no harm but it will interfere strongly noise elevated baseline r...

Page 18: ...tting bottom tubing Hand tighten then wrench tighten Swage Type Fittings Assemble the fittings as shown Push the tubing into the fitting as far as it will go then tighten the fitting by hand no wrench Use a wrench to tighten further 3 4 turnfor 1 8 inchtubing 1 1 4 turn for 1 4 inch tubing ...

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Page 20: ...2 Installation ...

Page 21: ...C Instrument cooling C Connecting supply gases C Connecting cryogenic cooling C Power considerations C Signal cables Shipment checklist Retain shipping containers and material until contents are checked for completeness and instrument performance is verified Items received should be checked against packing lists If there are discrepancies contact your local Hewlett Packardoffice immediately ...

Page 22: ...truct air flow must not be placed beneath or on top of the instrument Caution For proper cooling and general safety always operate the instrument with cover panels properly installed Oven Exhaust Heated air up to 450 C from the column oven exits through a vent in the rear Allow at least 25 cm 10 inches clearance behind the instrument to dissipate the heated air Also place nothing behind the instru...

Page 23: ... be sure the supply is off until all connections are made Be sure unconnected fittings are capped or plugged WARNING The main flow panel In general each carrier gas supply is connected to one of the following devices at the rear of the main flow panel C Carrier gas is connected to the mass flow controller for an inlet C Capillary makeup gas is connected to the flow manifold block for a detector C ...

Page 24: ...cked Column Inlet Flow Module Split Splitless Capillary Inlet Flow Module Detector Gas Inlet Fittings Carrier Gas Inlet Fit ting Carrier Gas Inlet Fit ting Programmable Cool On Column Capillary Inlet Flow Module Rear Views Main Flow Panel Typical Carrier Gas Inlet Fit ting ...

Page 25: ...If no supply gas is to be connected directly to an inlet mass flow controller or detector flow manifold block proceed to Setting initial supply pressures and leak testing in this section Auxiliary Flow Panel After locating the appropriate panel and before connecting the gas supply tubes and fittings 1 Make sure gas supplies to be connected are turned off at their sources 2 Remove the left side pan...

Page 26: ...e flow controller for packed inlets contains a flow restrictor for flow ranges from 0 to 20 ml min The instrument ship kit contains an alternative flow restrictor for flow ranges from 0 to 110 ml min If your analysis requires flows greater than 20 ml min change the restrictor using the instructions starting on the next page You may also obtain higher flow rates by increasing the supply pressure Se...

Page 27: ...trictors are used in packed and purged packedinlet systems standard flow controller part number 19362 60565 There is a spare restrictor in the ship kit part number 19362 60535 with a flow range of 0 to 110 ml min Flow range Part number ml min Supply pressure Colored dot code Note Based on Helium gas 19362 60515 0 to 20 50 red purple 19362 60525 0 to 60 50 blue purple 19362 60535 0 to 110 50 green ...

Page 28: ...ith a pair of tweezers 4 Insert the alternate flow restrictor Be sure the three O ringsare in place O ring for carrier gas inlet fitting O ring for flow restrictor O ring for plate 5 Replace the brass carrier gas inlet fitting and plate to the flow controller block 6 Replace the screw that holds the plate onto the flow controller block To prevent leaks be sure it is tight ...

Page 29: ...connector and turn on the gas to a pressure of 50 to 60 psi Leak test your work Gas supply tube connections Assemble the fittings as shown Push the tubing into the fitting as far as it will go then tighten the fitting by hand no wrench Use a wrench to tighten further 3 4 turnfor 1 8 inchtubing 1 1 4 turn for 1 4 inch tubing ...

Page 30: ...e fitting on the appropriate flow manifold block labeled FID AUX for an FID or NPD or TCD AUX for a TCD or ECD C For H1 and air for an FID or NPD their tubes are connected at fittings on the appropriate flow manifold block labeled respectively FID HYD and FID AIR C For TCD reference gas its tube is connected at the fitting on the appropriate flow manifold block labeled TCD REF Once all connections...

Page 31: ...sures and leak testing Programmable Cool On column Capillary Inlet Mass Flow Controller Detectors Split Splitless Capillary Inlet Flow Module Column Head Pres sure Mass Flow Controller Septum Purge Flow Packed Column Inlet On Off Controls HP 5890 Flow Controls Typical ...

Page 32: ...ply tubing is long or narrow or if multiple devices are supplied from the same source pressure at the supply itself may not represent pressure at the HP 5890 C For any gas supplied to the HP 5890 through a local pressure regulator e g regulators on Accessory 19246A auxiliary flow panels set supply pressure at least 69 kPa 10 psi greater than the highest pressure to be set at the local regulator C ...

Page 33: ...rect for all FID applications 3 Beginning where each regulator connects to the cylinder and ending at installed fittings in the HP 5890 check each connection for leakage using a suitable leak detectionfluid 4 Tighten and recheck any leaking fittings 5 When all installed fittings are verified to be leak free replace the side panel making sure all gas supplytubing is routed through the exit slot at ...

Page 34: ...ainless steel tubing to the brass fitting on the side of the inlet valve Use two wrenches one to support the fitting on the valve the other to tighten the fitting on the tubing The CO1 tank must be equipped with an internal eductor dip tube to ensure delivery of liquid rather than gas Connect the tubing to the exit fitting on the tank Do not use a regulator as vaporization and all cooling would oc...

Page 35: ... inadequate cooling high pressures may cause uncontrolled cooling damaging oven and contents Connect tubing to the liquid N1 supply using a suitable adapter Gas supply checklist To connect lines to the appropriate gas supply ies you should have completed the following steps 1 Ensure all gas supplies are off prior to connection and that all unconnected fittings are capped 2 Route gas supply tubing ...

Page 36: ...ear of the instrument Operating voltage is configured according to the original power option ordered To protect personnel instrument panels and cabinet are grounded through the three conductorpower line cord in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission IEC requirements The instrument must be operated from a receptacle having its ground contact connected to a suitable earth ground P...

Page 37: ...is to be used verify the line power switch is off a red O painted on the forward part of the switch must be visible before connecting the power line cord Turning power on 1 After making sure the main power switch is in its off position connect the HP 5890 to power switch the line power switch on and observe the display area above the keyboard on the front panel ...

Page 38: ...EN FINAL TIME STATUS OVEN STATUS OVEN STATUS OVEN STATUS INITIAL TIME RATE FINAL TIME INITIAL TIME RATE FINAL TIME INITIAL TIME RATE FINAL TIME RUN NOT READ Y RUN NOT READ Y RUN NOT READ Y RUN NOT READ Y Normal Integrity Check At Power on 2 Review the self diagnosticelectronic performance verification this requires about 30 seconds Successful completion is indicated when the message PASSED SELF TE...

Page 39: ...at receptacles found beneath the right instrument top cover Open the right top panel by lifting its rear edge and proceed according to the cable s to be installed Front Rear Ventilation Slots Strain Relief Pos Locations For Signal Cable Connections Note two sets of strain reliefposts provided at the rear of the cable connection area cables either should be coiled around or threaded through these p...

Page 40: ...ut cables The following figure and table show cables available to connect an HP 5890 analog output channel variable DC signals 1 V or 1 mV maximum to a recorder integrator and or A D converter for a computer system If a second output channel is installed a second cable is also required 05890 60760 White High Black Low Orange Ground 05890 60780 05890 60790 05890 60800 Available Analog Signal Output...

Page 41: ...3A 2 m Edge Connector Integrator HP 3390 92A Integrator 1 V input 05890 60790 to HP 3350 Series 2 m Edge Connector Lab Automation HP 18652A A D Converter Systems 1 V input 05890 60780 to HP 3388A 2 m Push On Terminals Integrator 1 V A D inputs 05890 60800 General Purpose 2 m Spade Lugs Note Information above pertains to the 1 V cable The 1 mV cable terminates in spade lugs for cable Part No 05890 ...

Page 42: ...el unless additional cables are to be installed at this time Instrument network INET cable With Option 550 or 570 installed the HP 5890 may be made part of an Instrument Network INET system allowing automated operation of the chromatograph an integrator an automatic liquid sampler valves etc The figure below shows the cable required to use this Option Inet Communications Cable Note that two cables...

Page 43: ...0 OUT OUT IN IN Controller Integrator HP 5890 SERIES II Gas Chromatograph INET Cabl INET Cable SERIES II Typical Inet Loop System To install the INET communications cable 1 Locate INSTRUMENT NETWORK IN male and OUT female receptacles at the top of the HP 5890 see the Locations for Signal Cable Connections figure in this section 2 Locate INET IN OUT receptacles on other devices to be included in th...

Page 44: ...alling a remote start stop cable see next section between the HP 5890 and the INET controller this should not be done at the same time INET cables are connected Remote start HP 5890 ready cables The REMOTE receptacle provides a function used primarily to start an integrator or data system when an HP 5890 run begins and also provides ready information 05890 6105 0 or 05890 6106 0 05890 61070 05890 ...

Page 45: ...The 12 pin REMOTE receptacle provides a variety of functions depending upon connections made via the cable The figure below and the table following identify the function at each pin Remote Ready Input Ground Same as 8 Ready Output Con nects with 5 upon ready Start Output Start Output Ready Output Disconnects Ready Output Com mon from 5 upon ready for 6 and 9 Ground Remote Configuration Input Groun...

Page 46: ...mper across Configuration In Pin 3 and any Configuration In Ground pin C If Pins 3 4 are open unconnected the HP 5890 key both initiates a run by starting the oven temperature program and pulses the Start Out relay Pins 7 8 Pins 9 10 Function Description STOP START C If Pins 3 4 are closed connected the HP 5890 key pulses the Start Out relay Pins 7 9 8 10 but does not start the oven temperature pr...

Page 47: ... ready closure is read the HP 5890 NOT READY LED is lit and a display is generated The NOT READY condition is also reported to the INET system if used C The external device is assumed to be ready when the closure is removed disconnecting Pins 11 12 START Function Description EQUIB TIME Pin No 5 6 or 5 9 Ready Out Two sides of a single pole double throw relay ready is signaled by the contacts openi...

Page 48: ...890 If the integrating or recording device can be started remotely by a contact closure Pins 7 8 or 7 10 may be used for this purpose Note that Pins 7 8 or 7 10 are always momentarily connected to each other when START at the HP 5890 is pressed Note also that when START is pressed behavior of the oven temperature program depends upon the condition at Pins 3 4 If 3 4 are not connected the oven temp...

Page 49: ...if Pins 11 12 are connected the remote device is assumed not ready At the HP 5890 the NOT READY LED will be lit EXT DEVICE NOT READY is displayed by pressing CLEAR and not ready is reported to the INET system if used An example of where this function might be required is where in automated operation an integrating or computing device requires time to process and report data for a just terminatedru...

Page 50: ...nfiguration bottom toggle toward the main board the five top toggles need to be set to determine the HP IBaddress Setting the toggles toward the main board activates the address indicated For example if the top toggle is set inward it indicates a one or if set outward it indicates a zero If the top four toggles were all set toward the main board s outer edge and the fifth toggle positioned toward ...

Page 51: ...uld be connected from the interface board s out connector to its in connector This will loop information from its transmitter section back into its receiver section for the initial testing Install the instrument s side panel 1 Plug the instrument s power cord into a power source Turn the instrument s main power switch on 2 As soon as the GC display reads TESTING SIGNAL PATH press the CLEAR button ...

Page 52: ...iagnostic tools for troubleshooting Test 1 Short Memory Test displays TEST 0000 This rapidly cycles through memory pages incrementing the test number to determine if all 256 1K pages are accessible Test 2 Long Memory Test about 15 minutes initially displays Set Memory to 0 s then changes to Bank 000 PASS 000 during the test The bank number will cycle through 0 255 displaying the number of the curr...

Page 53: ...Input Noise 10 V peak to peak Input Common Mode Range 5V DC measured or to Gnd Common Mode Rejection Ratio 80 db Scaling 1 HP 5890 display count 16 2 V input At Range 6 1 mV input to board will produce a 1 At Range 6 1 mV input to board will produce a 1 mV output Post install checklist U Are the instrument supply gasses connected U Have all the supply gas fittings been leak tested U Have the signa...

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