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Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX; Version 5 – 11/2010 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

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11.0 

Software reference continuing  

 

11.3.10 

Analog output configuration………………………………………………………… 85 

11.3.11 

Alarm configuration…………………………………………………..…..………….. 86 

11.3.12 

CP Analysis…………………………………………………………………………… 87 

11.3.13 

CP File Editor……………….……………………………………………………...... 88 

11.3.14 

Module setup………………..……………………………………………………...... 97 

11.4 

Program steps……………………………………………………………………….. 98 

11.4.1 

Standard BTX …………………………………………………………………………98 

11.4.2 

BTX with stripper Column ………………………………………………………….. 101 

11.5 

View…………………………..……………………………………………………….. 104 

11.6 

Run calibration (manual and auto-calibration)……………………………………. 107 

11.7  

Run validation ……………………………………………………………………….. 109 

11.8 

Help

 functions …………….…………………………………………………………  110 

11.8.1 

Remote support….………….……………………………………………………….  110 

11.8.2 

About (current Software Version)………………………………………………….. 110 

 
12.0 

Miscellaneous procedures ………………………………………………………  111 

12.1 

Programming and editing values ………………………………………………….. 111 

12.2 

Programming GC oven parameters ……………………………………………..  112 

12.2.1 

How to display the running temperature program …………..…………………… 112 

12.2.2 

Select the parameters for the running temperature program ………………….. 113 

12.3 

Start and stop ………………………………………………………………………  114 

12.4 

Subsequent data processing………………..……………………………………… 116 

 

13.0 

Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………….  119 

13.1 

Security instructions ………………………………………………………………… 119 

13.2 

Maintenance schedule ……………………………………………………………… 120 

13.3 

Maintenance work ………………………………………………………………..  121 

13.3.1 

Exchange the enrichment tube …………………………………………………….. 121 

13.3.2 

Maintenance of the pump ………………………………………………………….. 122 

13.3.3 

Exchange the input filter of the MFC ……………………………………………… 122 

13.3.4 

Exchange or repair the capillary column  ………………………………............... 123 

13.3.5 

Adjust the detector signal …………………………………………………………..  125 

13.3.6 

Check the glow plug ………………………………………………………………… 125 

13.3.7 

Check the thermocouples ………………………………………………………….. 126 

13.3.8 

Check the heating units of detector and valve oven …………………………….  126 

13.3.9 

Exchange of the PID lamp ………………………………………………............... 127 

13.3.10 

Clean the PID lamp window ………………………………….……………………. 128 

13.3.11 

Exchange the rotor of the rotary valve ……………………………………………  128 

13.3.12 

Exchange the GC oven motor ……………………………………………………..  130 

13.3.13 

Exchange the back panel fan ……………………………………………..……….  130 

13.3.14 

Exchange the Peltier cooler fan …………………………………………………… 131 

13.3.15 

FID maintenance …………………………………………………………............... 131 

 

14.0 

Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………….  132 

14.1 

General faults ………………………………………………………………………  132 

14.2 

Alarm messages …………………………………………………………………….. 134 

14.3 

Warning messages…………………………………………………………………  136 

14.4 

Error messages ..……………………………………………………………………. 139 

 

15.0 

Spare parts list …………………………………………………………………….  140 

Summary of Contents for The GC 5000 BTX

Page 1: ...Operating Manual Gas chromatograph GC 5000 BTX...

Page 2: ...Address of manufacturer AMA Instruments GmbH Soeflinger Stra e 100 89077 Ulm Germany Tel 49 731 933 2100 Fax 49 731 933 2110 Imprint Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 0 English Date 11 2010...

Page 3: ...Technical data GC 5000 BTX 15 3 5 Options 17 3 5 1 Calibration gas selector optional 17 3 5 2 Ozone precursor monitoring system optional 17 3 5 3 Optional modules 18 3 5 3 1 Dilution module DIM 200 1...

Page 4: ...3 How to start a calibration 55 9 3 1 Calibration of one level 55 9 3 2 Calibration of sequence without calibration module or cal valves 56 9 4 Auto calibration 57 9 5 Validation 58 9 5 1 Principle of...

Page 5: ...3 12 3 Start and stop 114 12 4 Subsequent data processing 116 13 0 Maintenance 119 13 1 Security instructions 119 13 2 Maintenance schedule 120 13 3 Maintenance work 121 13 3 1 Exchange the enrichment...

Page 6: ...1 17 1 Telegram definitions 142 17 2 Status request MZ 142 17 3 Status response ZM 142 17 4 Data request DA 143 17 5 Data response AD 144 17 6 Control command ST 144 17 7 Control response TS 146 17 8...

Page 7: ...addition proper transportation storage and initial installation are vital to ensure a correct and safe operation as well This manual provides the information you will need to use the described produc...

Page 8: ...hipment 3 Open the packaging and check whether the shipment is complete 4 Check the serial number on the type plate with the serial number specified in the shipping documents 5 The operating manual is...

Page 9: ...5 Declaration of conformity Our product GC 5000 BTX is manufactured in compliance with the following standard s or documents Low Voltage Equipment Directive 2006 95 EG EMC Directive 2004 108 EG Harmon...

Page 10: ...service engineer will provide you with the required information In case of malfunction it is recommended to have the following information on hand Detailed description of the failure Serial number of...

Page 11: ...es are also marked by warning symbols which reflect the meaning of the accompanying text Within the context of this manual and information on the product itself the terms used are defined as follows D...

Page 12: ...ed and accredited technicians in the field of electricity are permitted to have access Only qualified and trained personnel with a thorough knowledge of all sources of danger are permitted to have acc...

Page 13: ...02 3 EC from February 12th 2002 the VDI guideline 2100 and the guidelines of the Technical Assistance Document EPA 600 R 98 161 of the American environmental protection agency EPA from September 30th...

Page 14: ...tegrated as there are electronic control unit PC heater controller gas regulation etc and optional equipment as output requirements calibration gas selector or controller for external devices as perme...

Page 15: ...Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 13 Fig 2 Rear view Fig 3 Gas regulation inside the analyzer...

Page 16: ...GC components are characterized by preventing from thermal inertia The dimensions of the oven are 21cm 21cm 8cm which makes app 3500 cm3 The geometry of the oven allows the use of columns with their o...

Page 17: ...hydrogen supply for FID only Sampling Sampling Maintenance free membrane pump for automated air sampling Volume measurement Mass flow controller with flow sensor for precise measurement and control o...

Page 18: ...d protection Watchdog Hardware watchdog for an automated restart of the analyzer in case of a software crash or an operating system crash Detector select one type FID Flame Ionization Detector Stable...

Page 19: ...ve array for the selection of different sources of sampling The array consists of 3 valves and can be used for one ambient source and two calibration sources The needle valves of the calibration gas c...

Page 20: ...dity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing EMC CE marking conformity with EMC guideline 2004 108 EG Instrument supply Voltage 100 240 VAC Line frequency 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption max 200 W Supp...

Page 21: ...trol software DIM 200 control software for convenient module set up Certification Certification of DIM 200 includes factory set correction of flow rates Order Number Dilution module DIM 200 Art No 000...

Page 22: ...et up Menu driven user interface for convenient configuration Display Large and back lighted LCD display to indicate number of selected sample stream and module status Data entry Splash proof membrane...

Page 23: ...egard may result in damage to the system Therefore use the correct pressure values for the gases hydrogen nitrogen combustion air before switching on the system Caution Use nitrogen 5 0 99 999 GC grad...

Page 24: ...onnect the gas lines to the GC 5000 The gas circuit diagrams as well as the type plate on the rear panel of the GC 5000 indicate the correct port for each gas line to be connected Use 1 8 PFA hose or...

Page 25: ...l I O are required The power cord is included within the scope of delivery The power supply 220 240V 50 60Hz always has to be installed at last Note Electrical connections are shown on the type plate...

Page 26: ...line is used before switching on the system Caution Make sure that the correct gas pressures are used as described in this manual see paragraph 4 3 Disregard may result in damage to the system Theref...

Page 27: ...he front of the analyzer and the monitor at the rear side of the analyzer 4 Connect main power 5 Open the gas supply of the carrier gas nitrogen and adjust the pressure to approx 3 bar 6 While using a...

Page 28: ...bustion air make sure that the FID signal offset of the FID amplifier is adjusted correctly see chapter 13 3 5 The FID signal may be lower with synthetic air than with zero air If the signal is still...

Page 29: ...the analyzer 5 Close gas lines now 6 Disconnect all gas lines from the analyzer 7 Disconnect the analyzer from the mains supply Warning Electrical parts apply voltage while in use Disregard may resul...

Page 30: ...in the field 6 1 The status screen During operation all important status information will be indicated on this screen After turning on the GC 5000 BTX The AMA control software and data acquisition pro...

Page 31: ...click on the colored bar informs about the current status Click on the yellow or red field the following status display pops up All occurred information alarms and errors are displayed here Click on...

Page 32: ...following window will pop up 2 Enter the password as a numeric code and press E 3 After modification all parameters can be saved now Entering a wrong password will cause an error message Now the menu...

Page 33: ...new cycle start via the communication protocol Gesytec II after each run 6 4 How to select master mode Menu bar Parameters Master mode If you have an ozone precursors system one BTX analyzer and one...

Page 34: ...the resolution of the current outputs is 2 7 A 2 Select for every channel a component from the results file of the chromatography software Drop down menu 3 Edit the low and high range values Referrin...

Page 35: ...Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 33 Fig 5 Connection of analog outputs...

Page 36: ...rm for each output 3 Edit the alarm threshold for each output Note This concentration must be exceeded under run to activate the alarm If the alarm threshold is 5 ppb and the measurement value is 5 pp...

Page 37: ...l commands from the PC of the monitoring station In this case controlling is only possible by the analyzers software but results and status are still transmitted 6 5 4 Modifying of parameters under Ge...

Page 38: ...two codes for calling each result The serial numbers and ID codes which are necessary for data transfer have to be edited for each component The Save menu makes the inputs active The Quit button leav...

Page 39: ...Not used Bit 4 Not used Bit 5 Not used Bit 6 Not used Bit 7 Not used Status byte Bit 0 System off Bit 1 Maintenance Stand alone mode Bit 2 Zero gas running calibration gas 1 Bit 3 Span gas running cal...

Page 40: ...evelop a method for operation 7 1 How to start measurements 1 Click onto the start button Then a small window pops up 2 If you click on ok The cycle immediately starts or 3 If you check Set time for s...

Page 41: ...am step in the program window of the AMA control software after the analyzer has started When the injection starts the GC temperature program and acquisition of chromatogram start as well You can see...

Page 42: ...rsion 5 11 2010 40 Menu bar View Last results After the chromatogram is completed you can see the results Menu bar View Results table All results of the runs are listed With copy and paste you can imp...

Page 43: ...the CP Analysis module Note You should have recorded at least three chromatograms to make sure that the system runs stable now This means as well that the first run should be discarded You can load s...

Page 44: ...Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 42 3 Menu bar Compare Synchronize Expansion All overlaid chromatograms can be zoomed the same way at the same time In this window the overlay is displayed more co...

Page 45: ...nts Edit Graphic 3 When you click on Edit Numeric a window pops up after clicking onto a peak name In this window you can modify name expected retention time half retention window width In the lower l...

Page 46: ...tention window by dragging the lower marker with the peak name inside When all retention windows are adjusted save the new values by clicking Menu bar File Save calibration In this case only the reten...

Page 47: ...matogram window select Scale The following window pops up 2 Enter the limits of the part of the chromatogram which you want to see in the chromatogram window 3 Click on OK This activates the new value...

Page 48: ...g 1 Click and hold the left mouse button 2 Move the mouse by surrounding the part of the chromatogram and release the left mouse button 3 Activate the zoom by clicking the right mouse button You can c...

Page 49: ...s 2 Check the integration baseline In the menu bar Integration you find the commands for moving adding or deleting integration events 3 Click on Insert Event The following window pops up All possible...

Page 50: ...last run After power on the analyzer an initialization text will be seen in the display for about 10 seconds Afterwards the following text appears in the display First row informs about the type of an...

Page 51: ...ton Maintenance mode Is only available when remote control has been selected switched on or off with the Maintenance button Exit Press this button in order to return to the main menu Button Results It...

Page 52: ...el It displays the current input channel sample 1 6 calibration gas 1 2 Some inputs are only available with a calibration gas selector or a sample stream selector Button Errors It lists all errors whi...

Page 53: ...ee month interval is sufficient with a PID detector a calibration interval once a month is recommended A FID detector is very stable and does not have a significant drift after 3 months Thus it is eno...

Page 54: ...ed levels 2 Save the values by clicking Save values 9 2 2 How to disable concentration levels In case you want to use less concentration levels than are present in the calibration file you have to dis...

Page 55: ...ations of the source calibration gas cylinder 2 Select up to four main components out of all components from the calibration file These up to four components and their concentrations are listed on the...

Page 56: ...source concentration 2 In the first row you can enable or disable calibration levels but only levels which are present in the calibration file 3 If you want to have more levels you have to add them wi...

Page 57: ...lecting Menu bar Run calibration Manual calibration Level x 2 Select the calibration level The following window pops up 3 Select the number of runs for the calibration level and click on the check box...

Page 58: ...alibration level 3 Click on the check box if the result of the first run has to be discarded The parameters are changed now 1 For the run of an auto calibration without calibration module or built in...

Page 59: ...mber of runs per level between 1 and 9 2 If the results of the first run should be discarded click on this box The other parameters are already configured by AMA Instruments Save the parameters and th...

Page 60: ...e initial validation e g a drift check has been performed An initial validation has to be done before a standard validation runs for the first time after a calibration has been performed when the vali...

Page 61: ...on between the original span value and the current span value Deviation value It checks for a deviation between two current span values Run auto validation If a validation shall start automatically ei...

Page 62: ...et a message if it is reached but the program will continue A warning level in the drift check can be used to do an auto calibration Error level You get a message and the program will stop because the...

Page 63: ...ce see check box on window below the analyzer will run automatically an initial validation either directly when a calibration sequence has been completed or during the next scheduled validation run Ho...

Page 64: ...ing e g the file c cpdata gc5000 VALBenzene btx met txt in case Benzene has been used for validations Note The name of the file consists of VAL component name method name txt The columns of the file c...

Page 65: ...as deviation The drift is calculated from the difference from the actual result and the result from the initial validation The deviation is calculated from the difference of two actual results chromat...

Page 66: ...f a FID or a PID detector after separation on a capillary column of a GC Fig 6 Time program example 1 Purging time sample line The sample line is purged with sample gas to make sure that actual sample...

Page 67: ...g this time the programmed sample volume has to be sucked through the enrichment stage 4 Sample volume This is the set point of the volume which has to be sucked through the enrichment stage during sa...

Page 68: ...e range of 130 C to 200 C for a FID detector or in the range of 40 C to 150 C for a PID detector 11 Hydrogen flow If you have a FID you can enter the hydrogen flow for the detector here The flow is re...

Page 69: ...1ml min calculated gas flow until a volume of 300ml sample volume is sucked through the enrichment tube Now the CP method sample or calibration is loaded and VE1 is switched back The enrichment tube g...

Page 70: ...connection between both programs would be broken This mistake causes an error message while the AMA control software stops immediately After 30 seconds the hardware watchdog restarts the internal PC a...

Page 71: ...e current program step The second one displays the time until the next run will start 3 The menu bar on top of the screen list the menu items These are described in detail in this chapter 4 The colore...

Page 72: ...king the button GC not ready It informs about the Not ready reasons of the system Note Potential reasons for not ready 1 Differing temperature values of the GC oven or detector This is the case within...

Page 73: ...0 71 11 1 4 Menu items The menu bar of the main window above contains the following menu items Unlock Parameters Program steps View Run calibration Run validation Help They are described in detail on...

Page 74: ...following window pops up 1 Enter the password as numeric code and press E 2 After modification all parameters can be saved now Entering a wrong password will cause an error message Note If you do not...

Page 75: ...ter Change password When you click on Change password the earlier described input box pops up see chapter 11 4 1 Enter the new code and click onto E The new password is active now 11 3 2 Operation mod...

Page 76: ...toring stations PC Controlling is only possible by the analyzers software Results and status are still transmitted Menu bar Parameter Gesytec specifications The following parameters can be modified Re...

Page 77: ...code in the following window The serial numbers and ID codes which are necessary for data transfer have to be edited for each component Clicking on menu item Save value makes the inputs active With th...

Page 78: ...2 Span gas on calibration gas 2 Bit 3 Not used Bit 4 Not used Bit 5 Not used Bit 6 Not used Bit 7 Not used Status byte Bit 0 System off Bit 1 Maintenance Stand alone mode Bit 2 Zero gas running calib...

Page 79: ...e running synchronously Note It is necessary that both analyzers have the same operation mode the same number of calibration levels and the same calibration setup In case a complete ozone precursor sy...

Page 80: ...tector can be modified How to change any value 1 Click on its input field e g sampling time see window above The following numeric window pops up and you can enter the new value In the upper part the...

Page 81: ...to calculate the new total time of the GC program 1 Modify any value by clicking on the relevant input box 2 Enter the numeric field in the numeric window and press enter E 3 Click on the button Calcu...

Page 82: ...phase to zero In the example above the GC program finish after the end of final time 1 Note Check the starting temperature of the GC oven program The ambient temperature during operation of the instru...

Page 83: ...ermeation module or a dilution module is connected the module has priority over the internal valves and the module controls the calibration levels See chapter 3 5 3 for more details about gas calibrat...

Page 84: ...rds the first run of each level Then the analyzer will do 50 sample cycles again Alternative to run an auto calibration at a specified time as it is displayed in the window below 6 Select the radio bu...

Page 85: ...check box left from the level name The selected concentration level is disabled This means that it is disabled for all components at once Note A flame ionization detector FID is characterized by its...

Page 86: ...0 BTX Version 5 11 2010 84 11 3 9 Validation setup Menu bar Parameter Validation setup The following window pops up Here you can configure all parameters for auto validations The validation setup is d...

Page 87: ...outputs is 1 22mV and the resolution of the current outputs is 2 7 A 2 Select for every channel a component from the results file of the chromatography software Drop down menu 3 Edit the low and high...

Page 88: ...e four alarm outputs in this window 1 Select the components from the calibration file in the drop down list You can configure several alarms for one component 2 Select the type of alarm high alarm or...

Page 89: ...u select a new Chrom Perfect method in the analysis parameter window all alarms are set to the first component high alarm and 0 alarm threshold for security reasons 11 3 12 CP Analysis Menu bar Parame...

Page 90: ...ck in the menu bar has to be activated Otherwise these menu items are disabled Menu bar Parameter CP File Editor 1 Start the Chrom Perfect File Editor by selecting this menu item The following windows...

Page 91: ...onfigurations of each tab as displayed below are described Acquisition tab On this tab you can configure o the length of a chromatogram Run time o the recording frequency Data samples per second o the...

Page 92: ...thm how much noise may be expected in the chromatogram This number is dimensionless Appropriate values range from 6 to 28 If the value is too large then peaks will be treated as noise and missed If th...

Page 93: ...ote This part has been already configured by AMA Instruments Do not modify or delete these two files last_results2 fmt and results fmt They are necessary for a working data transfer to the GC 5000 sof...

Page 94: ...Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 92 Plot options tab On this tab you can configure which details you want to see in a real time plot or in a printed chromatogram...

Page 95: ...ime Window width Reference component determine the interval of retention time This interval identifies a peak as the relevant component Every component must have an unique retention time Example If th...

Page 96: ...The column called Quant quantification determines which peak property is taken as the source of the data points The parameter are height area multipeak height and multipeak area Note The first two pa...

Page 97: ...e component name which will read New 2 Insert a component before the first row Select the upper left corner of the spreadsheet instead of a row In this case the new entries will be blank 3 Remove a co...

Page 98: ...n time or other peak labels Reference peak area reject It determines a minimum peak area for a reference peak Peaks with less than this area will not be used as retention time references If a peak of...

Page 99: ...whether the new data shall be used or whether the old and the new data shall be averaged 4 Select the name of the corresponding chromatogram in the field Bound File Name 5 Click onto OK The data has b...

Page 100: ...hecked up here It requires that the sample program has already been stopped Program steps Program stopped Purging of sample line Sampling Waiting for GC Ready Injection Waiting for end of cycle time I...

Page 101: ...Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 99 Purging of sample line Sampling Waiting for GC Ready...

Page 102: ...Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 100 Injection Waiting for end of cycle time...

Page 103: ...ked up here It requires that the sample program has already been stopped Program steps Program stopped Purging of sample line Sampling Waiting for GC Ready Injection Waiting for end of cycle time If t...

Page 104: ...Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 102 Purging of sample line Sampling Waiting for GC Ready...

Page 105: ...Operating Manual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 103 Injection Waiting for end of cycle time...

Page 106: ...ven program Menu bar View Events Every event of interest will be saved in the event log file with date and time For example Alarms like FID flame off carrier gas pressure below minimum power failure e...

Page 107: ...nual GC 5000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 105 Menu bar View Last results This window displays the results of the last cycle Menu bar View Results This window displays the results of all cycles Last results R...

Page 108: ...eached See page 59 60 for further information about warning and error levels and the different types of validation tests Menu bar View GC Oven Program This window displays the diagram of the GC oven p...

Page 109: ...ult of the first run is to be discarded mark that check box 4 Press ok In this example the level is calibrated with the average value from the 2nd and 3rd run Without a calibration module or built in...

Page 110: ...of runs it automatically switches to the calibration gas for the next level and does the next runs The analyzer stops after the runs for the last calibration level This function is only enabled if yo...

Page 111: ...r a new calibration or when you changed the validation gas After selecting this menu item the analyzer starts to do the initial validation The analyzer stops after the run is completed Menu bar Run va...

Page 112: ...rt the AMA Remote Support utility Then AMA Instruments service engineers can connect to the analyzer via Internet and can help you by remote maintenance 1 Tell us the ID and 2 the password 11 8 2 Abou...

Page 113: ...ime and in every program step The following points have to be noticed if you need to change parameters when the sample program is running It is not possible to change the time for an already running p...

Page 114: ...oven An initial temperature below 40 C is not possible The heating rates have to range between 0 C min and 25 C min Every final temperature has to be equal or higher than its start temperature No temp...

Page 115: ...een 0 C min and 25 C min This means the end temperature of the second heating ramp It is simultaneously the starting temperature for the third phase of the temperature program During this time the GC...

Page 116: ...ng the Start button in the main window Then a small window pops up 2 If you click ok the cycle starts immediately or 3 If you check Set time for start a new input area pops up 4 Enter the time for the...

Page 117: ...on in the main window if the program is running and you want to stop it Then a small window pops up 2 If you press OK the program stops immediately or 3 If you select Stop when analysis is completed t...

Page 118: ...rom Perfect module Data Acquisition which gets automatically started by the GC 5000 controlling software 2 Select Instrument Control in the context menu on the lower half of the window In the new wind...

Page 119: ...window select the sequence file which you created before and click onto OK The next window displays a list of chromatogram files 7 Press OK and the sequence is automatically worked off and a table wit...

Page 120: ...000 BTX Version 5 11 2010 118 Optionally When you double click onto the traffic light symbol which appeared in the notification area of the PC a new window pops up in which you can see the progress of...

Page 121: ...down Caution There can be a wrong temperature measurement because of different electrical potential Avoid direct contact between the thermocouples and metal parts Warning During the exchange of the ro...

Page 122: ...rized maintenance personnel i e authorized for maintaining and repairing this kind of systems and electrical circuits in accordance with accepted technical safety standards Component Yearly Every two...

Page 123: ...1 8 nuts on both sides of the enrichment tube and loosen the brass nuts on the ceramic isolators 5 Remove the four screws and the aluminum top from the Peltier cooler 6 Take the enrichment tube and th...

Page 124: ...dramatically the complete pump has to be exchanged 13 3 3 Exchange the input filter of the MFC To protect the MFC from dust or other small particles a filter is mounted in front of the MFC Is the filt...

Page 125: ...1 Switch off the system unplug the power cable 2 Open the cover 3 Unlock the opening mechanism of the GC oven cover 4 Pull the locking knob and draw the cover to the right 5 Lift up the cover 6 Loose...

Page 126: ...ur thumbs The column should snap easily and cleanly Note Avoid making any scratches elsewhere on the column as this can cause your column to break How to repair a broken column by using a capillary co...

Page 127: ...ll the FID cover off the detector 2 Remove the connector with the white cable from the glow plug 3 Measure the electric resistance between the center pin of the glow plug and the detector case It shou...

Page 128: ...Measure the electric resistance between both pins It should be less than 20 Make sure that there is no connection to the analyzer case Thermocouple type J color coding IEC CEI black white ANSI white...

Page 129: ...ipe 1 Remove the top cover 2 Disconnect the PID power cable red blue from the PCB of the PID top 3 Remove the two milled screws from the detector top and pull it to the left Attention Do not hold the...

Page 130: ...ring the exchange of the valve the GC 5000 has to be switched on as the valve can be turned Electrical parts apply hazardous voltage while in use Only qualified and accredited technicians in the field...

Page 131: ...e Program steps Enrichment Sampling the rotor can be taken out 7 Put a new rotor in 8 Take care that the ID letter E on the rotor tab is directed toward port 4 of the valve port 4 is marked with an ar...

Page 132: ...our cap nuts which hold the oven sheet and put it upright 9 Take care that the temperature sensor and the gas line from the detector are not damaged 10 Remove the nut from the oven fan left hand threa...

Page 133: ...to the case and fix it with the hexagonal screw 14 Mount the 1 8 nuts on both sides of the enrichment tube 15 Tighten the brass nuts on the ceramic isolators 16 Connect the power cable of the cooler 1...

Page 134: ...d trained personnel respectively service technician Fault Cause Detect and Repair Enrichment tube is not heating 1 Fuse is broken Check the corresponding fuses in the electronic control board 2 The el...

Page 135: ...steps Enrichment Sampling and 2 By clicking Program steps Enrichment Program stopped to switch it back If the valve is not switching at all 3 Loosen the rotor until the valve switches properly 4 Tigh...

Page 136: ...hapter 13 3 11 3 The sample way is permanently blocked because the sample line is blocked 1 Disconnect the tubing from the sample inlet at the back of the analyzer 2 Start sampling and check the sampl...

Page 137: ...enrich ment tube is blocked If the sample flow described in step 11 is ok then continue as follows 12 Blow with compressed air into the disconnected tubing Result 7 This should clean the tubing If yo...

Page 138: ...or from the glow plug 2 Measure the electric resistance between the center pin of the glow plug and the detector case It should be less than 20 but more than 4 Result If the resistance is indefinite h...

Page 139: ...perature has not yet reached the set point Wait until the temperature has reached it This takes less than 8 minutes Alarm 7 The temperature of the FID has been below minimum for at least 8 minutes The...

Page 140: ...The fan of the Peltier cooler is broken 1 Check if the fan wheel is still turning 2 If not replace the fan see chapter 13 3 14 The Peltier cooler is broken 1 Check if the coolers aluminum block is sti...

Page 141: ...ion to the valve controller This means that current values for the carrier gas pressure are not shown on the display anymore The valves are not switched anymore Error 7 Malfunction of the detector tem...

Page 142: ...ped Built in computer gets no connection to the hydrogen MFC This means that current hydrogen flow values are not shown on the display anymore Flow set points cannot be changed 15 Spare parts list The...

Page 143: ...dsorption tubes glow plugs etc 3 The warranty requires appropriate handling and a periodic care to avoid that the warranty claim expires make sure that no kind of modifications are made at the system...

Page 144: ...lizes the real value of the form sign Mantissa four digit with implicit decimal point 1 234 Sign of the exponent Exponent two digit 12 The digits are transferred as ASCII characters Example 1234 03 me...

Page 145: ...l number 13 14 b Monitoring instrument ID instrument 3 optional 14 15 b Operating status 15 16 b Error status 16 17 b Serial number 17 18 b Monitoring instrument ID instrument 4 optional 18 19 b Opera...

Page 146: ...AD Telegram identification AD Telegram length 20 32 44 56 68 80 92 104 Telegram type response Brief description Output data of monitoring instruments as response to DA Field no Start byte Data format...

Page 147: ...5 78 b Monitoring instrument ID instrument 7 optional 36 79 nnnn ee Measured value 37 87 b Operating status 38 88 b Error status 39 89 b Serial number 40 90 b Monitoring instrument ID instrument 8 opt...

Page 148: ...b Monitoring instrument ID 5 6 b Control byte 6 7 ETX End of text 7 8 BCC1 Upper nibble 8 9 BCC2 Lower nibble Field number 4 Main instrument component controls the whole monitoring station 17 7 Contro...

Page 149: ...f span gas run bit 0 and bit 2 Status byte Bit 0 System off Bit 1 Maintenance Stand alone mode Bit 2 Zero gas running calibration gas 1 Bit 3 Span gas running calibration gas 2 Bit 4 Program step samp...

Page 150: ...eral If you have a board with digital inputs and outputs in your analyzer you can remote control the analyzer via the digital inputs and read the analyzer s status and alarms via the digital outputs T...

Page 151: ...Output 6 L Sample gas request 3 GC not ready This output is low while the GC is not ready 4 System alarm This output is low while the system has an error The status in the main window is red 5 Servic...

Page 152: ...vel 1 with this Input 4 Start with span gas cal You can start a calibration run with span gas calibration level 2 with this input 5 Start with zero gas val You can start a run with zero gas calibratio...

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