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6.2

Workflow: Run a Manual Measurement

Click

MEA

to start a Manual

Measurement.

Before the measurement can

be startet the user will be

prompted to Select File-Tags

By Default the Tag List is

empty

The

Start

Button is enabled if

the Tagging Lists are empty.

In Case of

Mandatory Tags

the user is prompted to

select it. The Start Button is

disabled until all mandatory

Tags are selected

Click

Start

to run the

measurement (or

Cancel

)

Typical Exemplary Screen-

shot. The Operator must

select an odour impression

tag before the Measurement

can be started. The

Start

button is disabled

Summary of Contents for GC-IMS-ODOR

Page 1: ...GC IMS ODOR G A S Gesellschaft für analytische Sensorsysteme mbH Quickstart Guide ...

Page 2: ...may be subject to legal action G A S reserves the right to realize technical changes to the product without explicitly mentioning them CE Marking according to International Standard EN ISO 17050 1 2004 European Union Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Copyright 2015 2020 G A S Gesellschaft für analytische Sensorsysteme mbH 44227 Dort...

Page 3: ...nsport 15 3 2 Packing 15 3 3 Storage and Transport 16 4 Cleaning and Maintenance 17 4 1 Cleaning 17 4 1 1 Maintenance 17 5 Installation GC IMS Device 18 5 1 Installation Requirements 18 5 2 Set up of the GC IMS Odor Instrument 20 5 3 Workflow Cleaning 23 5 4 Workflow Selecting the Application Mode 24 5 5 Workflow Define Tag Lists optional 25 5 6 Workflow Set the Output of the Current Loop optional...

Page 4: ...national and or local rules and general safety regulations concerning the prevention of accidents are absolutely imperative Before starting the work with the device read the manual completely and thoroughly particularly the chapter security and respective safety references Assure that you the operator comprehend the terms described The manual is part of the device It must be stored together with a...

Page 5: ...the equipment WARNING This symbol indicates references which can lead to damages malfunctioning and or loss of the device DANGER This symbol marks references which can lead to health impairments injuries lasting body damages or to death due to electric current DANGER This Symbol marks paragraphs which describe potential dangers and damage due to exposure to radioactive radiation 1 3 Notation for d...

Page 6: ...5 Gas Out Sample gas in Example References Advanced User Manual Chapter 5 1 Installation Reguirements Example Information keep the transport box ...

Page 7: ...ply If there is any part missing please contact the GAS hotline immediately Standard Scope of Supply GC IMS Odor Device 1 piece Power supply 1 piece GC IMS Gas tube Kit Driftgas Carriergas 1 piece 2 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok Connector 6 Pieces Bypass Adapter 1 piece ...

Page 8: ...7 Molecular sieve 200 ml with 1 8 connections 1 piece LAN Cable 1 piece GC IMS Blind plug Set 5 pieces Swagelok 3mm Blind plug with red cap installed on device connectors ...

Page 9: ...8 Torx Tool Kit Torx Srewdriver 8 mm 1 piece Torx Srewdriver 10 mm 1 piece I O Connector 1 piece Document Map with Documents and Device User Manuals USB Stick Box with Software und Documents 1 piece ...

Page 10: ...9 Transport box 1 piece GC IMS Transport palett 60 x 80 cm Optional Scope of Supply only available if ordered Nitrogen Generator with accessories example picture ...

Page 11: ...d to damage from a not intended use of the device will be rejected G A S reserves the right to realize technical changes of the product due to improvements without explicitly mentioning them 1 6 Copyright The manual is confidential It is beyond doubt exclusively made and also meant for the personnel directly dealing with the equipment All data texts designs pictures and other representations withi...

Page 12: ... of charge within the first 12 month after delivery Users will be provided with information about the changes and instructions for executing the updates 1 9 Customer Service For questions concerning G A S products a customer service is available G A S Gesellschaft für analytische Sensorsysteme mbH Otto Hahn Straße 15 44227 Dortmund Germany Phone 49 0 231 97 42 65 50 Fax 49 0 231 97 42 65 55 suppor...

Page 13: ...ment in areas with explosive gas air mixtures All claims or requirements of any kind against the manufacturer and or its authorized persons that arise due to damages from a not intended use of the device will be rejected All damages that arise from a not intended use are of the operator s responsibility The intended use of the equipment and its correct handling according are described in the opera...

Page 14: ...work with the instruments The operator must have received an instruction over existing and all possible dangers and should be regularly instructed in safety procedures and environmental protection and that the personnel is fully aware of the complete operating instructions and particularly the safety notes Personnel that might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol are to be kept off the devic...

Page 15: ... exemption limit However do not open the device Do not try to recover malfunctions of the device Malfunction recovery repairs and any maintenance work may only be performed by G A S or by qualified personnel authorized by G A S DANGER The GC IMS and its equipment is not certified for the employment in areas with explosive gas air mixtures Zone 0 DANGER Exercise great care in handling current carry...

Page 16: ... transportation documents of the feeder Generate a complaint Lodge a complaint of covered defect immediately after recognizing as claims due to transport damages can only be made valid within the complaint periods usually 7 days 3 2 Packing If no return agreement regarding the packing was agreed upon dispose the packaging material always in an environmentally friendly way and according to valid lo...

Page 17: ...expose the equipment to aggressive substances Protect the equipment from direct sun light Storage temperature 5 to 40 C Relative Air Humidity 0 90 Rh non condensing Instrument s position Horizontal The equipment should be moved only within the provided carrying case By this means transport damages can be avoided The above mentioned values are considered for an instrument transported in its origina...

Page 18: ...1 Cleaning Clean the device only with a dry or easily damp cloth WARNING Do not use cleaning agents which contain solvents acids or bases 4 1 1 Maintenance INFORMATION Maintenance of the device should only be carried out at G A S or through specially trained and by G A S authorized personnel The recommended maintenance interval is 12 months ...

Page 19: ...uirements must be fulfilled by the customer Location of Installation Available space of 600 x 700 x 300 mm W x D x H Ambient temperature of 5 40 C Humidity 0 90 RH non condensating Electricity Electricity supply free of interferences Power Supply of 230 V 10 50 60 Hz 1 Gas supply ...

Page 20: ... out and Sample Gas out Computer Computer with current Microsoft Windows operating system Administrator right to install G A S software INFORMATION To ensure correct measurements it is absolutely necessary to connect the supplied exhaust tubes Gas out and Sample gas out The exhaust tubes Gas out and Sample gas out must be led separately into the exhaust system and must not be connected The exhaust...

Page 21: ...the gas connection sockets 2 Connect the power supply Check before that the Power Switch is turned off 3 Connect the Nitrogen Supply Gas Quality 5 0 or higher to the Molecular sieve supplied Adjust the Pressure reducer to supply Operating GAS with a pressure between 3 and 5 bar 5x Y ...

Page 22: ...s Out separately to a suitable Exhaust avoid any aspiration gas sucking from the gas outlets of GC IMS Odor instrument Testgas In and Samplegas In pressure Range from 20 mbar to max 3 bar 6 Connect the gas source from grid to the Samplegas In 7 Connect the certified Testgas Calibration Gas to the Calibration In ...

Page 23: ...abel to the socket Signal Converter I O Ports View more detailed information in the User Manual 11 Option Measurement files and Result Reports can be transferred to a Server via LAN Connect the Ethernet LAN Cable to the RJ45 Socket and to the LAN View more detailed information in the User Manual 8 Set Power ON ...

Page 24: ...d their setpoints see red arrows Contamination is seen red circle the inst rument needs cleaning Ideally do a Cleaning over night 2 Open System Modes Cleaning Mode Chose between High Flows or Reduced Flows It is recommended to use high flows because the Cleaning is more efficient Chose Reduced Flows if Nitrogen saving is necessary Select the Cleaning duration Click Start to start the Cleaning cycl...

Page 25: ...trument parameters can be observed All Temperatures are heated to 100 C To cancle the Cleaning Mode Press End The Time remaining is indicated Note that after the Cleaning it will take 2 h to cool down to Default Temperatures 1 Open System Modes Application Mode Select the desired Application THT S Free or SpotLeak ...

Page 26: ...report This is optional if no tags are needed the operator can skip this section 1 Open the Settings Page System Settings Tagging Edit Lists Use the Scrollbar to scroll down to the Tag Lists 2 Use the Tag Lists Management Window to define or edit the Tag Lists Add a new Tag List by 3 Enter the Tag List Name and close the Dialog with OK ...

Page 27: ...Example Make a Tag a requirement Mandatory Allow a manual addition to a Tag Adding Allowed 5 Open a Tag List for editing the Entries Edit Entries 6 Add Tags using Close the Dialogue Box with OK 7 Close the Tag List Management Window with Close ...

Page 28: ...e backside of the GC IMS Odor Instrument as well as to the chosen Signal Display Please consult the GC IMS Odour User Manual for more information 1 Open the Current Loop Settings Dialogue Box System Settings Current Loop Settings 2 Use the Value Entry Fields of Result Value Special Signals Current To set Min and Max oft he projection of the concent ration range onto the current output range 0 mA t...

Page 29: ...e Display Unit 5 In addition it is possible to Define a mA Value which reports an Error as well as to define the Current output during the idle state of the instrument In Result Value Special Signals Current set the Values for Error and Idle 6 Apply the new Settings which were entered in the Current Loop Settings Dialogue by clicking Set ...

Page 30: ...eaning see Workflow Cleaning 5 3 Check for pending Errors _ _ by opening the Error Page Consider to Flush EPC to passivate all sampling surfaces 2 By clicking the red blinking _ _ the error page opens in the Default view reporting current Errors Typically after Cleaning Temperatures are too high or during Start up the instrument needs to heat to reach Temperature setpoints Click Start to continue ...

Page 31: ...done Select either the Sample IN line or the Testgas IN Line and Start The EPC3 Flushing Mode It is also possible to Stop or Cancel he EPC3 Flushing Mode Consult the GC IMS Odor User Manual for more insights 4 Check in the Status Bar if the desired Application is selected and if the System is Ready for measuring ...

Page 32: ...t is empty 2 The Start Button is enabled if the Tagging Lists are empty In Case of Mandatory Tags the user is prompted to select it The Start Button is disabled until all mandatory Tags are selected Click Start to run the measurement or Cancel 3 Typical Exemplary Screen shot The Operator must select an odour impression tag before the Measurement can be started The Start button is disabled ...

Page 33: ...also would be possible to Cancel the measurement 5 The Start Page also contains the Results Table The Table shows the last Quantification Result Use Clear to delete previous results Report to transfer the Results as PDF report to USB or a Remote Server Enable History to keep previously acquired results ...

Page 34: ...using A manual calibration only works within certain margins around the factory calibration When it varies too much from the factory calibration the user is informed and the results of the manual calibration process are discarded 1 Click CAL to start a Manual Calibration Measurement This will open the Calibration mode dialog 2 After entering the Calibra tion Mode it is possible to Edit Select the ...

Page 35: ...entration of the substance which will be presented by testgas supply It is possible to view Attributes of the Calibration Model Close the Substance Calibration Window and Start the Calibration Measurement 5 During the Calibration Measurement the Operator can observe the progress of the ongoing data acquisition It also would be possible to Cancel the measurement Instead of reporting Results a corre...

Page 36: ...nce calibrations associated with the selected application mode are modified within the interval mode when calibrations are activated Make sure that an appropriate calibration gas source is connected to the Testgas In socket at the rear of the housing A calibration only works within certain margins around the factory calibration When it varies too much from the factory calibration the user is infor...

Page 37: ...mponent values are dynamically modified These values are displayed in the scope view Any cleaning process must be completed 2 hours prior to any measurement so that the internal components can cool down to the required temperatures This must be taken into account also if cleaning cycles are introduced in the interval schedule Before every measurement and before every calibration the RIP and the de...

Page 38: ...he Measurement Program 3 Activate or deactivate calibrations with Interval Mode Calibration As soon as Calibration is activated the Substance Calibration Definitions must be checked and updated if required 4 Example Calibration every day at 17 00 With Calibration Start Time 1 Every 2 select the start point of the first calibration and the repetition rate With Substance Calibration Definitions Edit...

Page 39: ...al Mode on March 11 2021 the first cleaning cycle is started at 18 00 for 10 hours followed by a cool down of 2 hours Consecutive measurements will be re initiated at 6 am in the morning of day 14 at the defined measurement cycle frequency 6 After all entries are defined the defined Interval can be started Close the dialog with Start The Interval Mode is started In the shown settings the Cleaning ...

Page 40: ... or calibration and the progress of a measurement or calibration are displayed 1 With Start Cancel the process can be cancelled 2 8 During the process the device parameters can be modified They are displayed on Start SCOPE Adjusting values are display in red 1 Y 2 Y ...

Page 41: ...t of the measurement is displayed when it has been successful 1 Results can be copied to a connected USB device or a server with Start RESULTS Report 2 The concentration of the main substance is outputted to the current loop 2 Y 1 Y ...

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