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10.4.2 Regulatory Compliance Information for CANADIAN Users

This section of the Operating Manual lists Industry Canada (IC) compliance

information for the HAPSITE ER system that contains the wireless communication

option.

This equipment contains an OEM Embedded Wireless Bridge (Ethernet to Wireless

LAN) Module from Quatech Inc.

IC: 3913A-WLNG1

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada (IC) and is subject to the

following two conditions:

1

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

10.4.2.1 Industry Canada (IC) Notes

This equipment complies with Canadian RSS-210.

 CAUTION

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a

maximum gain of 5.0 dB. An antenna having a higher gain is strictly

prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada (IC). The required antenna

impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce the potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and gain

should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not

more than required for successful communications.

10.4.3 Regulatory Compliance Information for EUROPEAN

Users

This section of the Operating Manual lists R&TTE compliance information for the

HAPSITE ER system that contains the wireless communication option.

HAPSITE ER is marked with the following symbol:

Summary of Contents for HAPSITE ER

Page 1: ...Operating Manual HAPSITE ER 074 471 P1E ...

Page 2: ...INFICON Two Technology Place East Syracuse NY 13057 9714 ...

Page 3: ...Instrument Overview 22 7 5 Description of Subsystems 23 7 6 Gas Chromatograph 23 7 6 1 Membrane Isolation Valve 24 7 7 Mass Spectrometer 24 7 8 Vacuum System 26 7 9 Electronic Systems 27 7 10 Software Systems 27 8 HAPSITE Components and Assemblies 28 8 1 Ship Kit Packing Lists 28 8 1 1 930 850 G5 G6 G7 G8 Ship Kit Contents 28 8 2 Basic Assembly 30 8 2 1 Attaching the Probe 30 8 2 2 Installing the ...

Page 4: ...Cleanout 67 9 1 3 Concentrator Cleanout Failure 69 9 1 4 Quick Reference SOP Heat up and Tune 71 9 2 Select a Different Method Using the SELECT METHOD Icon 71 9 2 1 Change the Default Method 75 9 2 2 Show All 77 9 3 Survey Mode 77 9 3 1 Quick Reference SOP Survey Method 85 9 4 ANALYZE GC MS Mode with the Concentrator 86 9 4 1 Tri Bed Concentrator 86 9 4 2 Tenax Concentrator 86 9 4 3 Procedure for ...

Page 5: ...age Restrictions 135 10 4 3 2 European EMC Compliance Statement 136 10 4 3 3 European Safety Compliance Statement 138 11 Laptop Operation 139 11 1 Laptop Operation 139 11 1 1 Sampling Procedure 139 11 2 Survey Mode 139 11 2 1 Sampling Procedure 140 11 2 2 Quick Reference SOP Running Survey Mode 143 11 3 ANALYZE GC MS Mode with the Concentrator 143 11 3 1 Tri Bed Concentrator 143 11 3 2 Tenax Conce...

Page 6: ...res 190 12 6 5 NEG Status 191 12 6 6 Functions 195 12 6 7 Parameters 196 12 6 8 Service Module 197 12 7 Front Panel Display Icon 198 12 8 HAPSITE Sensor Icon 199 12 8 1 Update HAPSITE Software 200 12 8 2 Bring Online 200 12 8 2 1 Communication Messages 200 12 8 3 Disconnect 201 12 9 HAPSITE Icons 201 13 Data Review 203 13 1 Chromatogram Overlay 203 13 2 Introduction 205 13 3 Data Review Toolbar 20...

Page 7: ...s of the Background Tool 255 13 8 3 Range Tool 256 13 8 3 1 Additional Features of the Range Tool 258 13 9 Displaying Reconstructed Ion Chromatograms RIC 259 13 1 0 Chromatogram Subtract 263 13 1 1 Right Click Menus Within Data Review 267 13 11 1 Right Clicking in the TIC Window 267 13 11 1 1Properties Menu 269 13 11 2 Spectrum Window 270 13 11 3 Analyzing Data Using NIST 271 13 11 4 NIST Database...

Page 8: ...1Peak Scan Window Control 295 14 4 1 2 Setting the Full Scan Range 296 14 4 1 3 Tune and Mass Calibration Status 297 14 4 1 4 Mass Calibration Status 298 14 4 1 5 Scan Window Menu 299 14 4 1 6 Tune Status Window Menu 299 15 Method Editor 301 15 1 The Method Editor 301 15 2 Reloading Default HAPSITE Methods 303 15 2 1 Loading Default Methods 303 15 3 Default Methods 306 15 4 Description Page 307 15...

Page 9: ...urvey 328 15 9 3 Creating a SIM Method 329 15 1 0 Search Page 336 15 10 1 Setting Up a Qualitative Search 338 15 10 2 Setting Up a Quantitative Search 342 15 10 3 Peak Search 344 15 10 4 Alarm 346 15 10 5 Edit Options 348 15 10 6 Template Calibration Files 356 15 10 7 View Reports 356 15 1 1 Data Page 361 15 11 1 Data File Information 362 15 11 2 Date and Time Appendix 363 15 11 3 Data Display 364...

Page 10: ...ata Files 399 16 6 3 Peak Search 400 16 6 4 Analytes 400 16 6 5 Reports 400 16 7 Display Function 401 17 Maintenance 402 17 1 Introduction 402 17 2 HAPSITE Symptom Cause Remedy Chart 402 17 3 Saturation of the Probe and Probe Line 405 17 3 1 Symptoms 405 17 3 2 Decontaminate Saturation 405 17 4 NEG Troubleshooting 405 17 5 Attaching HAPSITE to the Service Module 406 17 5 1 Attaching HAPSITE to the...

Page 11: ...andling 426 21 1 1 How to Establish the Desired Concentrations 426 21 1 1 1 Using Cylinders Containing Each Concentration 427 21 1 1 2 Diluting the Gas On Site 428 21 1 2 Correct Delivery of the Mix to the Inlet of the HAPSITE 428 21 1 2 1 Free Flow of Gas 428 21 1 2 2 Inert Sample Bag 429 21 1 3 Gas Cylinder Safety Contamination Checks and Corrective Steps 430 22 Appendix C Shipping the HAPSITE a...

Page 12: ...1 Declaration of Conformity INFICON 12 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 1 Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 13: ...INFICON Declaration of Conformity 1 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 13 436 ...

Page 14: ...ely notify Seller in writing of such non conformity specifying in reasonable detail the nature of such non conformity If Seller is not provided with such written notification Seller shall not be liable for any further damages which could have been avoided if Seller had been provided with immediate written notification THIS WARRANTY IS MADE AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IM...

Page 15: ...PSITE ER Operating Manual 15 436 These instructions do not provide for every contingency that may arise in connection with the installation operation or maintenance of this equipment Should you require further assistance please contact INFICON ...

Page 16: ...able However INFICON assumes no responsibility for its use and shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages related to the use of this product Due to our continuing program of product improvements specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright 2021 All rights reserved Reproduction or adaptation of any part of this document without permission is unlawful ...

Page 17: ...rmation about the current topic CAUTION Failure to head these messages could result in instrument damage or the loss of data DANGER Immediate danger Death or very serious injuries can occur WARNING Failure to heed these messages could result in personal injury WARNING Dangerous voltages are present which could result in personal injury WARNING High temperatures are present which could result in pe...

Page 18: ...ve substitute the drive letter being used for d It is assumed that the hard drive used is drive c If using another drive substitute the hard drive letter being used for c Left click means to press and release the left mouse button LMB and right click means to press and release the right mouse button RMB The HAPSITE software operates in the Windows environment using the Windows Graphical User Inter...

Page 19: ...rument please have the following information readily available The serial number for your instrument located on the white sticker labeled HAPSITE ER inside the front panel door A description of your problem A summary of any corrective action that has been attempted The exact wording of any error messages For current customer support phone numbers please refer to Service at www inficon com 6 2 Retu...

Page 20: ...ll provide shipping instructions and a Return Materials Authorization RMA Number which signifies that INFICON has authorized the return If a laptop is purchased through INFICON the laptop warranty is the responsibility of the customer and is not supported by INFICON Failure to follow these procedures will delay the repair of the instrument ...

Page 21: ...ump for portable operation control electronics battery gases keypad display and a battery charger Air sampling probe Consists of a hand held sampling device a heated inlet line small display and buttons The inlet line connects to HAPSITE ER and provides a flexible heated sample flow path Service module Also known as the SM consists of a turbo molecular high vacuum pump roughing pump battery charge...

Page 22: ...er amu Ionization mode 70 eV electron impact Carrier gas nitrogen Column temperature range 45 C to 200 C 113 F to 392 F Maximum sample moisture content 90 Non condensing pH range of sample 2 to 11 Boiling point of sample approx 270 C 518 F Vapor pressure of sample approx 0 01 250 mmHg GC column 5 diphenyl 95 dimethyl polysiloxane SIM channels up to 20 mass fragments External communications 802 11G...

Page 23: ...e Software Systems 27 7 6 Gas Chromatograph Gas Chromatograph GC performs a time separation of the sample compounds The separation order is primarily based on the volatility of the sample components HAPSITE ER GC system utilizes nitrogen as the carrier gas to transport analytes through a column of which the standard column is a narrow bore fused silica tube 15 meters in length The carrier gas is r...

Page 24: ...lve Gas eluting from the GC column passes through the membrane isolation valve When the membrane isolation valve is opened organic compounds are permitted to enter the Mass Spectrometer In the Survey mode of operation in which air samples bypass the GC directly to the Mass Spectrometer the sample pump draws the air sample directly across the membrane with the isolation valve in the open position 7...

Page 25: ... of rods are connected to a radio frequency RF voltage 180 out of phase with each other In addition the two pairs of rods have a direct current DC voltage applied to them positive on one pair negative on the other The ion beam is directed down the center of the array of rods At any specific combination of RF and DC fields some ions are light enough to oscillate harmonically with the RF field This ...

Page 26: ...ular and diaphragm pumps in the Service Module When a good vacuum is achieved the pumps in HAPSITE ER are turned on and the vacuum interconnect valve is closed At this point the Service Module can be disconnected The two vacuum pumps of HAPSITE ER continue to provide the pumping necessary for operation These two pumps are the non evaporable getter NEG pump and the smaller sputter ion pump The NEG ...

Page 27: ...ITE ER These include the front panel touchscreen keypad and display USB drive crossover cable connection wireless connection probe power and logic connections to the Service Module HSS SituProbe TDSS and SPME accessory 7 10 Software Systems HAPSITE ER operates with two software systems Control software accepts inputs from the touchscreen keypad and other interfaces It commands the operation and se...

Page 28: ...72 Plunger contact bag of 4 074 490 P1 Quick use guide 074 5009 G1 Manual CD 074 5012 P2 Basic front panel training CD 600 1319 P2 Ethernet cable 930 021 G1 Gasket kit 930 022 G1 Tool kit 930 0221 G1 Concentrator nut and ferrule 930 0231 G1 Probe nut and ferrule 930 2020 G2 Decontamination cap plug kit 930 4652 P1 Permanent marker 930 612 P1 USB flash drive 930 251 G1 Tenax Concentrator Kit 930 70...

Page 29: ... 29 436 930 470 G1 battery charger 24 V power supply see table below Power Supply Ship Kit Usage 930 469 P1 930 850 G5 110 V USA 930 469 P2 930 850 G6 230 V European 930 469 G3 930 850 G7 230 V UK 930 469 G4 930 850 G8 230 V Australia In two separate boxes HAPSITE battery 930 4062 G1 ...

Page 30: ...e items in the laptop ship kit are based upon the type of laptop ordered The laptop kits will include the ER IQ Software CD and NIST Library Install CD 8 2 Basic Assembly CAUTION HAPSITE ER must be operated a minimum of every 3 weeks Recommended storage is in Extended Standby 8 2 1 Attaching the Probe The probe attaches on the top of HAPSITE ER The probe has two connections a LEMO communication li...

Page 31: ... Remove the silver LEMO port cap from the HAPSITE ER by pulling it outwards Store the port cap for future use 2 Unscrew the Valco connector port cap Store the port cap for future use 3 Align the red dots on the LEMO communication line with the red dots on the port Insert the line into the port ...

Page 32: ...rating Manual 4 Insert the Valco connector into the top of the HAPSITE ER Screw the Valco connector into place Save all of the port caps for further use These caps are necessary when decontaminating HAPSITE ER Spare caps are provided in the Ship Kit Installing the Gas Canisters ...

Page 33: ... to sampling Follow the instructions below to install the gas canisters into the spring loaded slots inside the unit 1 Open the panel by placing thumbs on the top of panel and pulling downwards This technique avoids damaging the sealing gasket with fingernails 2 Insert a yellow banded internal standard canister into the bottom round opening This opening is marked with a yellow stripe 3 Press the P...

Page 34: ...N 34 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 4 Once inserted press in the canister and PUSH lever together then release the PUSH lever 5 Gently pull on the internal standard canister outwards It should remain fastened inside the HAPSITE ER ...

Page 35: ...N Closing the front panel when the canisters are not properly installed may damage the HAPSITE ER and or canisters 6 Insert a purple banded carrier gas canister into the bottom round opening This opening is marked with a purple stripe 7 Press the PUSH lever while inserting the carrier gas canister ...

Page 36: ...Components and Assemblies INFICON 36 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 8 Once inserted release the PUSH lever 9 Gently pull the carrier gas canister outwards It should remain fastened inside HAPSITE ER ...

Page 37: ...he top of the can Do not force the canisters into the wrong location as this will contaminate and or damage HAPSITE ER 8 2 3 How to Remove a Gas Canister Removing the gas canisters is advised when HAPSITE ER has been placed into Extended Standby Also the gas canister will need to be replaced when the canister is low A low canister warning will be displayed on the front panel when the canister need...

Page 38: ...8 HAPSITE Components and Assemblies INFICON 38 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual Press the PUSH lever located to the right of the canister ð The canister will release ...

Page 39: ...nister will need to be replaces after approximately 12 hours of use The internal standard canister will need to be replaces after 3 days of continuous use These numbers are guidelines and will vary WARNING Do not refill canisters Bodily injury may result Canisters are designed to be disposable and may fail if filling is attempted ...

Page 40: ...SITE ER and or canisters 8 2 4 Connect the Power Supply HAPSITE ER uses an AC to DC power converter power supply This power supply connects to HAPSITE ER and a power outlet 1 The connection with the black cord if fitted with a standard power plug Plug this cord into a power outlet 2 The connection with the gray cord is fitted with a LEMO connection When facing the front panel this cord will plug i...

Page 41: ...rating Manual 41 436 3 Remove the silver plugs from HAPSITE ER Store the plugs for future use These plugs will be necessary when decontaminating the unit 4 Align the red dots on the LEMO connection with the red dots on HAPSITE ER Insert the connection into the power port ...

Page 42: ... 8 2 5 Connecting the Laptop has two possible configurations for connecting a laptop computer via the black crossover cable via the wireless connection 8 2 5 1 Connect the Laptop with the Black Crossover Cable 1 Unscrew the cap on the port which is located on the top left side of HAPSITE ER ...

Page 43: ...P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 43 436 2 The crossover cable has two ends One end has a screw top on the modular connector This end connects to HAPSITE ER 3 Plug the modular connector with the screw top into the HAPSITE ER port Screw the plug into place ...

Page 44: ...ce connected the crossover cable communication between HAPSITE ER and laptop computer is enabled 8 2 5 2 Connect Laptop with Wireless Connection Refer to Communications and Touch Screen Options 110 for information on enabling the wireless connection To troubleshoot or set up communications for a new laptop see Connecting the Laptop 42 ...

Page 45: ...harger is not sealed against moisture debris or contamination The battery charger operates from a range of normal AC voltages from 100 to 230 V ac It will continue to operate without internal damage at a voltage as low as 90 V ac and as high as 253 V ac The frequency can be from 50 to 60 Hz The battery charger draws 120 W when fully loaded The battery charger is designed for indoor use at ambient ...

Page 46: ... red ð All lights except for the ON indicator will extinguish No further warm up is required it is ready to charge batteries 8 3 3 Loading the Battery Charger The battery charger receptacles are identical and batteries in any state of charge can be loaded Place the discharged battery into one of the charging receptacles ð The respective indicator will turn green and charging will commence immediat...

Page 47: ...n reduced to a maintenance level Remove the battery when fully charged Red The receptacle and or the battery if one is installed is experiencing a problem A flashing red light indicates that the charger cannot communicate with the battery Off The receptacle is ready to charge a battery If the indicator remains extinguished when a battery is inserted the battery is severely depleted In this case le...

Page 48: ...anisters The battery should be inserted with the release arrow pointing towards the release button 2 Push firmly and listen for the battery to click into place 3 Once in place gently pull the battery outwards to ensure that the battery is securely fastened 8 3 6 Removing the Battery 1 Firmly push in the battery until a faint click is heard 2 Push in the Release button the black round button to the...

Page 49: ... ER Operating Manual 49 436 3 Pull the battery out of its compartment while pressing the release button CAUTION Do not expose the battery compartments to rain or other foreign material Ensure that the area is dry and contaminant free before opening the front panel ...

Page 50: ...Abort and Analyze GC MS method during a sample run Over tighten the concentrator nuts Block the exhaust vent on HAPSITE ER Use the NEG pump and Service Module pumps together Use expired internal standard gas Attach a bag sample without first checking the ferrules in the probe nut Run a background blank once per week or more Use Extended Standby instead of powering off HAPSITE ER Place appropriate ...

Page 51: ...efers to using HAPSITE ER without the laptop computer Required Materials HAPSITE ER analytical module internal standard gas canister carrier gas canister charged battery AC to DC power converter power supply probe Procedure 1 Assemble HAPSITE ER as shown in Basic Assembly 30 2 Press the POWER button on the front panel The word POWER illuminates Powering on HAPSITE ER takes one to two minutes ...

Page 52: ...ile connected to AC power Using battery power to turn on and heat HAPSITE ER will consume over 40 of the battery s charge 3 HAPSITE ER boots in approximately one minute and senses which sample configuration for example concentrator has been installed It begins to prepare the default method for this sample configuration ...

Page 53: ...ers running AutoTune powering the NEG and if necessary running a concentrator cleanout 5 During the preparation period the front panel displays the PREPARING SYSTEM message Depending upon the chosen default method this screen may show PREPARING ANALYZE or PREPARING SURVEY This message occurs when the methods have different temperature setpoints 6 To view the preparation details progress touch the ...

Page 54: ...ion is shown by a bar graph If a component is in the process of being prepared it is shown in blue When a component is ready it is shown in green If a component is going to be prepared but the preparation process has not started it is shown in yellow If the system is not ready the items that need to be prepared is shown in red ...

Page 55: ...ed This cleanout heats the concentrator to 180 C to remove residue The cleanout occurs when the unit has been turned on taken out of Extended Standby the concentrator has been changed or the concentrator has been saturated A concentrator cleanout can also be skipped although skipping the concentrator cleanout is not recommended and may lead to poor results 10 Hold the probe in a clean environment ...

Page 56: ...9 Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode INFICON 56 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual ...

Page 57: ...1 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 57 436 If the methods have different temperature setpoints the method that has been prepared to run will have a green READY message next to the method name 12 If SURVEY READY is displayed touch RUN SURVEY or push SURVEY RUN ...

Page 58: ...9 Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode INFICON 58 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 13 If ANALYZE READY is displayed touch RUN ANALYZE or push ANALYZE RUN ...

Page 59: ...prepared and a SURVEY is desired touch the PREPARE SURVEY button 9 1 1 Emergency Mode EMER MODE In an emergency the concentrator cleanout can be bypassed to allow for faster startup This is not recommended for everyday use While Emergency Mode is active the concentrator cleanout will continue to be skipped until Emergency Mode is exited To place the system into Emergency Mode 1 Touch EMER MODE whi...

Page 60: ...ortable Mode INFICON 60 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 Alternately use the arrow keys to highlight the EMER MODE button and push OK SEL 3 A confirmation message will be displayed Touch Yes or push OK SEL to continue ...

Page 61: ...INFICON Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 61 436 4 The EMER MODE button will turn red when Emergency Mode is activated ...

Page 62: ...able Mode INFICON 62 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 5 To exit Emergency Mode touch the EMER MODE button Alternately use the arrow keys to highlight the EMER MODE button and push OK SEL The EMER MODE button will turn gray ...

Page 63: ...rator Options CONC OPTIONS The CONC OPTIONS button has two selections Concentrator Cleanout and Skip Conc Cleanout When Concentrator Cleanout is selected the HAPSITE ER will run a manual cleanout When Skip Conc Cleanout is selected HAPSITE ER will bypass the concentrator cleanout once while the HAPSITE ER is preparing 9 1 2 1 Concentrator Cleanout 1 Touch CONC OPTIONS or use the arrow keys to high...

Page 64: ...9 Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode INFICON 64 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 Touch Concentrator Cleanout or highlight Concentrator Cleanout using the arrow keys Push OK SEL ...

Page 65: ...INFICON Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 65 436 ð The HAPSITE ER will run a concentrator cleanout ...

Page 66: ...ent in Portable Mode INFICON 66 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 When the cleanout is successful the Concentrator Cleanout Succeeded message will be displayed along with the final TIC Push OK to exit the screen ...

Page 67: ...N Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 67 436 9 1 2 2 Skip Cleanout 1 Touch CONC OPTIONS or use the arrow keys to highlight the CONC OPTIONS button and push OK SEL ...

Page 68: ...9 Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode INFICON 68 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 Touch Skip Cleanout or highlight Skip Cleanout using the arrow keys Push OK SEL ...

Page 69: ...able Mode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 69 436 ð The system will not run a cleanout as part of its preparation 9 1 3 Concentrator Cleanout Failure If the concentrator cleanout is successful the screen will display the final TIC ...

Page 70: ...to start another concentrator cleanout sequence 2 Touch Skip to start running a concentrator Analyze method 3 Touch Abort to return to the Main Screen If Abort is touched HAPSITE ER will show that the SYSTEM IS NOT READY 4 HAPSITE ER will re run the cleanout as part of its preparation 5 If the failure box appears again check the concentrator to verify that it is not cracked or chipped Also try re ...

Page 71: ...ar when HAPSITE ER is ready to run a sample 7 If the default method is not the desired method touch STOP PREPARE 8 Touch SELECT METHOD Highlight the desired method Touch SELECT When the SYSTEM READY message is displayed touch either RUN SURVEY or RUN ANALYZE If using the push buttons push SURVEY RUN or ANALYZE RUN If connecting wirelessly to the laptop see Communications and Touch Screen Options 1...

Page 72: ...rument in Portable Mode INFICON 72 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 The screen prompts Are you sure you want to stop preparing this instrument Touch Yes or using the arrow keys highlight Yes and push OK SEL ...

Page 73: ...TEM IS NOT READY screen appears To select a new method touch SELECT METHOD or using the arrow keys highlight SELECT METHOD and push OK SEL 4 Scroll up or down using the scroll bar and touch the desired method to highlight it When the desired method is highlighted touch Select Alternately scroll up or down using the arrow keys When the desired method is highlighted push OK SEL ...

Page 74: ...ARING message is displayed Refer to steps 4 9 of section Select a Different Method Using the SELECT METHOD Icon 71 for further instructions on system preparation 6 If the SYSTEM READY ANALYZE READY or SURVEY READY message is already displayed and the prepared method is not the desired one touch SELECT METHOD ...

Page 75: ... as shown in Step 4 of Select a Different Method Using the SELECT METHOD Icon 71 Touch Select or highlight Select using the arrow keys and push OK SEL 8 HAPSITE ER begins preparing the new method 9 2 1 Change the Default Method The default method for HAPSITE ER can be changed By changing the default method HAPSITE ER will prepare the newly selected method upon startup 1 Touch SELECT METHOD ...

Page 76: ...trument in Portable Mode INFICON 76 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 Highlight the desired method 3 Touch the Set Default button Upon the next startup HAPSITE ER will begin preparing the new default method ...

Page 77: ...le methods will be shown in a lighter gray The non compatible methods are for reference only and cannot be selected to run 9 3 Survey Mode The Survey Mode is used for quick analysis and tentative results When sampling unknown compounds it is recommended that a Survey run be completed before running Analyze Overview Using the probe sample the air away from the area of concern for one minute This es...

Page 78: ... to be run after Survey verify that the appropriate sample configuration concentrator is installed 2 When powered on or taken out of Extended Standby HAPSITE ER automatically starts preparing an ER Survey and Analyze method if the probe is attached Refer to Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode 51 3 Verify that the desired Analyze method is listed under the Survey method In the figure below the ...

Page 79: ...INFICON Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 79 436 5 Using the touch screen touch RUN SURVEY 6 Alternately push SURVEY RUN using the push buttons ...

Page 80: ...ICON 80 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 7 The front panel momentarily displays a Scanning Starts In message before the Survey run starts 8 Sample air away from the point of the concern for one minute Remember to note the background TIC ...

Page 81: ...9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 81 436 9 Hold the probe over the sample of interest for up to one minute A peak may appear if the compound present is greater than 1 ppm A compound identification may also be present on the HAPSITE ER screen ...

Page 82: ...time for each compound is also displayed this screen states the TIC total ion count a measure of response maximum the current TIC and the elapsed time of the method Touching a compound on the list will display Synonym and Exposure Limit information 11 The CMPD ID screen can also be accessed by using the arrow keys to highlight CMPD ID and pushing OK SEL 12 To view the chromatogram while the method...

Page 83: ...C and the time the method has been running Touching the blue compound identification above the chromatogram will display Synonym and Exposure Limit information 13 When the TIC begins to increase move the probe away from the sample of interest Continue the run until the TIC level returns to the initial background TIC level that was noted in Step 8 ...

Page 84: ...ses and turns yellow If saturation occurs the side bar turns red and the TIC is above 60 million 14 To confirm the Survey results with a GC MS run ANALYZE can be touched or ANALYZE RUN can be pushed during the survey run It is advised to begin an Analyze run either after a peak has been displayed and or Survey has been run for the full two minutes 15 If running an Analyze method is not desired tou...

Page 85: ...d the proper Analyze method is displayed on the screen 2 If powering on HAPSITE ER or exiting Extended Standby HAPSITE ER automatically begins preparing Survey 3 If needed touch PREPARE on the touch screen Alternately using the arrow keys highlight PREPARE and push OK SEL 4 When prompted by the SYSTEM IS READY message touch RUN SURVEY or push SURVEY RUN 5 Monitor the background for one minute 6 Ho...

Page 86: ...s a method of response use the ER_Tri Bed_PPB_Standard method CAUTION The concentrator feature has increased sensitivity Use the appropriate method to avoid saturating HAPSITE ER 9 4 2 Tenax Concentrator This method is also used for analyzing samples with concentration levels in the low part per million to high part per trillion range The Tenax concentrator s use is similar to that of the Tri Bed ...

Page 87: ...ntrator method refer to Select a Different Method Using the SELECT METHOD Icon 71 2 When the HAPSITE ER has finished preparing and the concentrator cleanout is successful a SYSTEM READY message is displayed with a prompt to press Survey or Analyze to begin sampling A blank run is recommended before running a sample 3 Using the touch screen touch RUN ANALYZE 4 Alternately if using the push buttons ...

Page 88: ... Portable Mode INFICON 88 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 5 When the screen prompts Collect Sample Now hold the probe over the sample Continue to collect the sample during both the Line Purge and the ConcFill screens ...

Page 89: ...r the probe 6 Move the probe away from the sample when the screen prompts Sampling is Done 7 By touching CMPD ID a list of found compounds is displayed This page displays for each compound ð The CAS number ð The Fit ð The retention time ð TIC Total Ion Count Max ð The current TIC ð The time left until the run finishes Touching a compound on the list will display Synonym and Exposure Limit informat...

Page 90: ...reen can also be accessed by using the arrow keys to highlight CMPD ID and pushing OK SEL 9 To view the chromatogram while the method is running touch GRAPH Alternately use the arrow keys to highlight GRAPH and push OK SEL This screen displays ð The TIC Max ð The current TIC ð The time left until the run finishes ...

Page 91: ...ode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 91 436 Touching the blue compound identification above the chromatogram will display Synonym and Exposure Limit information 10 A METHOD FINISHED message is displayed when the Analyze method has ended ...

Page 92: ...alyze line 1 Touch RUN ANALYZE or push ANALYZE RUN when the SYSTEM IS READY screen is displayed 2 When the screen prompts Collect Sample Now hold the probe over the sample until the screen prompts Sampling is Done 3 When the run is complete a Method Finished prompt will be displayed 9 5 Detecting Hazardous Chemicals If the HAPSITE ER Analyze message turns red the chemical s concentration is either...

Page 93: ...de 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 93 436 9 6 Help Icon The Help icon is located on the front panel in the top right hand corner Help can be accessed by touching the Help icon or pushing the HELP button that is located on the front panel ...

Page 94: ...imple Steps at the bottom of the page will give a step by step outline of how to perform the desired function The Book icon will give a more detailed summary of the function 9 7 Info Icon The Info icon is located next to the Help icon in the right corner of the HAPSITE ER screen Info can be accessed by touching the Info icon or by pushing the STAT key until the NIOSH database is displayed When the...

Page 95: ...ccesses specific NIOSH studies about hazardous conditions PPE recommends the proper equipment needed to withstand exposure to hazardous conditions Respiratory Protection provides information on selecting the proper respirator Hazard Controls accesses specific studies that have identified ways to reduce hazardous exposures Indoor Air Quality includes selected publications from the EPA about improvi...

Page 96: ...9 Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode INFICON 96 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 When the publication appears touch INDEX with CHEMICAL NAMES and SYNONYMS ...

Page 97: ...INFICON Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 97 436 3 Scroll down to display an alphabet Touch the first letter of the desired compound ...

Page 98: ...9 Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode INFICON 98 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 4 A list of the chemicals that start with the selected letter is displayed ...

Page 99: ...hemical The Pocket Guide for this specific chemical is displayed 6 Scrolling down displays information about the exposure limit and the boiling point of the chemical Boiling point is one of the factors that determines if the chemical can be detected by HAPSITE ER See Specifications 22 for boiling point recommendations ...

Page 100: ...CON 100 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 7 To access information regarding IDLHs touch the first hyperlink on the Info screen 8 Scroll down or touch DOWN until the IDLH Chemical listing and Documentation link is displayed Touch this link ...

Page 101: ...rate the Instrument in Portable Mode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 101 436 9 Scroll down press DOWN or use the down arrow to find the desired compound Press the link to view the compound s information ...

Page 102: ...9 Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode INFICON 102 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 10 Information regarding the compound s NIOSH REL OSHA PEL and toxicity data is displayed ...

Page 103: ...tandby Turn Off will shut down the HAPSITE ER power Reboot will reset the microprocessor in HAPSITE ER and reload the drivers It will also restart the operating system HAPSITE ER program and the front panel program The Standby option will put the system into Extended Standby Refer to Extended Standby 105 for Extended Standby instructions 1 Touch EXIT Alternately use the arrow keys to highlight EXI...

Page 104: ...e screen There will also be a Cancel button Either touch or use the arrow keys to highlight the desired choice on the screen If using the push buttons push OK SEL 3 A prompt is displayed to confirm the selection For example if Turn Off is selected a prompt Do you want to shutdown the HAPSITE ER Touch Yes or select Yes and push OK SEL to continue ...

Page 105: ...dby 105 9 8 1 Extended Standby Extended Standby is the preferred storage mode In this state the NEG pump remains heated at 400 C and the ion pump continues pumping to maintain a vacuum in the mass spectrometer HAPSITE ER turns off the heaters for all other components When in Extended Standby remove the gas canisters to avoid consumption Extended Standby extends NEG pump life and allows the system ...

Page 106: ...106 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 When the screen prompts Do you want to go into Standby touch Yes Alternately use the arrow keys highlight Yes and push OK SEL 3 Alternately touch EXIT or use the arrow keys to highlight EXIT Push OK SEL ...

Page 107: ...ode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 107 436 4 When the screen prompts Do you want to go into Standby touch Yes Alternately use the arrow keys highlight Yes and push OK SEL 5 HAPSITE ER goes into Extended Standby Remove the gas canisters ...

Page 108: ...rate the Instrument in Portable Mode INFICON 108 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 9 8 2 End Standby 1 To end standby touch END STANDBY or using the arrow keys highlight END STANDBY and push OK SEL ...

Page 109: ...rate the Instrument in Portable Mode 9 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 109 436 2 When the system prompts Do you want to end standby touch Yes Alternately highlight Yes using the arrow keys and push OK SEL ...

Page 110: ...top 10 1 1 Wireless Range HAPSITE ER is equipped with an 802 11 b g wireless adapter The typical range for a single is 300 ft 100 m with no obstructions The following may degrade the signal Metal buildings Concrete structures Electric devices in the area 10 1 2 Turning On the Radio This procedure gives instructions for turning on the radio which is necessary for wireless communication DANGER When ...

Page 111: ...al 111 436 3 Press the power button until a click is heard The green lights adjacent to Radio and WLAN should illuminate When the green lights are illuminated the wireless radio is being powered 4 Replace the switch cover by placing it over the switch Turn it clock wise until finger tight ...

Page 112: ...t applicable regulations and policies when using HAPSITE ER with the wireless device active in such environments 10 1 3 Wireless Module Indicator Lights Located on the Wireless Module inside the HAPSITE ER front cover are four indicator lights RADIO When illuminated the radio is enabled WLAN When illuminated the wireless connection is linked to the laptop The indicator blinks when transmitting or ...

Page 113: ...FICON Communications and Touch Screen Options 10 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 113 436 2 Alternately push the STAT button until the HAPSITE ER icon is highlighted 3 Touch the HAPSITE System icon ...

Page 114: ...ions and Touch Screen Options INFICON 114 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 4 Touch the HAPS button or use the arrow keys to highllight the HAPS button and push OK SEL 5 Locate and note the HAPSITE ER name ...

Page 115: ...NFICON Communications and Touch Screen Options 10 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 115 436 6 Open ER IQ Software 7 From the System drop down menu select Properties 8 Click the HAPSITE List button ...

Page 116: ...10 Communications and Touch Screen Options INFICON 116 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 9 Enter the H Number into the Enter New HAPSITE Name or IP Address Click Add ...

Page 117: ...N Communications and Touch Screen Options 10 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 117 436 10 The newly added HAPSITE ER will appear in the HAPSITE List Press OK 11 Press OK on the System Properties window ...

Page 118: ... Manual 12 The newly added HAPSITE ER icon will now appear at the bottom of the System Setup screen If HAPSITE ER is displayed as seen below then communications have been established 13 If the HAPSITE ER icon is overlaid with a gray X HAPSITE ER is not trying to communicate with the computer ...

Page 119: ... the HAPSITE ER icon is overlaid with a blue X communication has not been fully established Continue with Configuring HAPSITE ER for Communications see Configuring the Instrument for Communications 119 10 3 Configuring the Instrument for Communications If communication between HAPSITE ER and the laptop could not be established using Setting Up Communications 112 continue as follows 1 To locate the...

Page 120: ...ON 120 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 Alternately push the STAT button until the HAPSITE ER icon is highlighted 3 Touch the HAPSITE System icon 4 Touch the HAPS button or use the arrow keys to highlight the HAPS button and push OK SEL ...

Page 121: ... HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 121 436 5 Touch the NET button or use the arrow keys to highlight the NET button and push OK SEL 6 The IP Adress and the Netmask of HAPSITE ER is displayed For example 10 210 6 1 148 255 252 0 0 Each HAPSITE ER has a unique IP Address ...

Page 122: ...n the laptop click the Start button on Microsoft Windows Mouse over the Settings option and click Network Connections 8 The following window is displayed Double click on the desired connection Choose local area connection to troubleshoot a crossover cable Choose Wireless Connection to connect wirelessly ...

Page 123: ...INFICON Communications and Touch Screen Options 10 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 123 436 9 The Connection Status window opens Click Properties ...

Page 124: ...perating Manual 10 In the General tab scroll down and highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 11 Select Use the following IP address Enter the first number of the IP address into the first slot For example if the IP Address is 10 210 6 148 enter 10 into the first slot ...

Page 125: ...and Touch Screen Options 10 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 125 436 12 For the second number of the IP Address enter 210 if connecting with the cable and 209 if connecting with the wireless radio into the second slot ...

Page 126: ...reen Options INFICON 126 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 13 For the third number of the IP Address add 128 to the number in the IP address In this example adding 128 to 6 equals 134 so 134 is entered into the third slot ...

Page 127: ...ouch Screen Options 10 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 127 436 14 The fourth number of the IP Address is entered into the fourth slot without modification Therefore in this example 148 would be entered into the fourth slot ...

Page 128: ...10 Communications and Touch Screen Options INFICON 128 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 15 Enter in the Subnet mask exactly as displayed ...

Page 129: ...INFICON Communications and Touch Screen Options 10 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 129 436 16 Click OK in the Internet Protocol Properties window to close it ...

Page 130: ...he following procedure for instructions for turning off the radio when wireless communication is not desired When the HAPSITE ER radio is on even if the wireless communication is not being used a radio signal is being transmitted The only way to eliminate the radio signal is to turn off the radio DANGER HAPSITE ER contains a wireless transmitter receiver that emits electromagnetic radiation EMR Th...

Page 131: ...in areas where these hazards are a concern Consult applicable regulations and policies when using HAPSITE ER with the wireless device active in such environments 1 Open the front panel of HAPSITE ER 2 Remove the cover from the power switch for the wireless radio It is located on the far left hand side To remove unscrew the cover by turning it counter clockwise 3 Press the button until a click is h...

Page 132: ...xclusion area around the device s Discussed below is a hardware switch to turn off the wireless radio so that HAPSITE ER may still be used in areas where these hazards are a concern Consult applicable regulations and policies when using HAPSITE ER with the wireless device active in such environments 10 4 1 Regulatory Compliance Information for UNITED STATES Users This section of the Operating Manu...

Page 133: ...nce in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception w...

Page 134: ...eived including interference that may cause undesired operation 10 4 2 1 Industry Canada IC Notes This equipment complies with Canadian RSS 210 CAUTION This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5 0 dB An antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada IC The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce the potential ...

Page 135: ... 2 4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques EN 301 489 17 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific conditions for 2 4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment EN 61010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement...

Page 136: ...neral authorization is required for public service Romania On a secondary basis Individual license required Austria Denmark Finland Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom None 10 4 3 2 European EMC Compliance Statement English Hereby INFICON Inc declares that this HAPSITE ER Portable GC MS is in compliance with the essential...

Page 137: ...Übereinstimmung des Gerätes HAPSITE ER Portable GC MS mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien Swedish Härmed intygar INFICON Inc att denna HAPSITE ER Portable GC MS står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ INFICON Inc ΔΗΛ ΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ...

Page 138: ...has been tested and certified according to the safety standard EN 61010 1 2010 and is intended to be used in accordance with the information provided in this manual For additional information concerning the directives and standards that this instrument complies with please refer to the Declaration of Conformity 12 that is located in the front of this manual ...

Page 139: ... HAPSITE ER HAPSITE ER takes 1 2 minutes to boot If desired and equipped HAPSITE ER can be used with the laptop computer via the wireless connection Refer to Communications and Touch Screen Options 110 for additional information on set up and usage 2 Locate the power cord and mouse optional Plug them into the appropriate ports on the computer Open the laptop and press the power button 11 2 Survey ...

Page 140: ...ling No action is required from the user 3 As part of the preparation an AutoTune will run If the Autotune is successful the following message will display Click OK If AutoTune fails see Performing Manual Tune 283 4 HAPSITE ER will check pressures and automatically heat all necessary components to the setpoint temperatures Progress will be indicated by a bar graph Once all components have reached ...

Page 141: ... ð No response may indicate either the compound present is less than the detection limit or that no detectable compound is present 8 Monitor the TIC for guidance If the TIC approaches 60 million move the probe away from the sample to avoid saturation If the system is saturated there will also be red lines in the peak on the laptop 9 If the TIC does not increase hold the probe over the sample of in...

Page 142: ...r of the Control Panel on the right side of the screen to stop the sampling process If it has not already been stopped manually the survey run will stop automatically when the run time has reached five minutes ð Survey is a tentative identification To confirm results run an Analyze GC MS Method 12 Record the data file name to reference for later review See Data Review 203 for instructions on recal...

Page 143: ...confirm results run an Analyze GC MS Method CAUTION Do not touch the sample with the probe Do not allow liquids to enter the probe 11 3 ANALYZE GC MS Mode with the Concentrator 11 3 1 Tri Bed Concentrator The Tri Bed concentrator is used for analyzing samples with concentrations in the part per million to high part per trillion range Two default qualitative methods are ER_Tri Bed_PPM_Standard and ...

Page 144: ...ampling begins ü Verify that the concentrator is installed 1 When powered on refer to Operate the Instrument in Portable Mode 51 or taken out of Extended Standy refer to Extended Standby 105 HAPSITE ER will automatically start preparing a concentrator method If the method that HAPSITE ER begins preparing is not the desired one refer to Selecting a New Method 149 2 Power on the laptop by pushing th...

Page 145: ... unsuccessful refer to Concentrator Cleanout Failure ð If this method is not the desired method refer to Select a Different Method Using the SELECT METHOD Icon 71 6 Once all temperature zones have reached their setpoints a prompt will be displayed to Press RUN to start method 7 Click the RUN button on the pop up window or from the Control Panel on the screen 8 When the HAPSITE ER screen prompts Co...

Page 146: ...n INFICON 146 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual CAUTION Do not place the sample probe in liquids while sampling 9 When prompted Sampling is Done on the HAPSITE ER screen remove the probe from the sample source ...

Page 147: ...ng Manual 147 436 10 As the method runs the chromatogram will begin to appear on the laptop screen 11 The message METHOD FINISHED will appear on the HAPSITE ER screen when the run is complete An example of a completed chromatogram on the laptop is shown below ...

Page 148: ...ncentrator is installed 1 If the system is shut down or in Extended Standby either power on HAPSITE ER or take the system out of Extended Standby HAPSITE ER begins preparing a concentrator method 2 When HAPSITE ER has finished preparing a prompt to press Run is displayed on the laptop screen 3 When the screen prompts Collect Sample Now For hold the probe over the sample until the screen prompts Sa...

Page 149: ... the desired method In the example below ER_Air_Tri Bed_PPB_Standard will be selected 3 Double click the Analyze folder ð Use the buttons at the top of the dialog box to choose the methods on HAPSITE ER 4 Choose a folder that matches the sampling configuration of HAPSITE ER The concentrator folder refers to the Probe accessory In this example the probe is installed Double click the Concentrator fo...

Page 150: ...11 Laptop Operation INFICON 150 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 5 Click the desired method and then click OK This example shows the ER_Air_Tri Bed_PPB_Standard mth method ...

Page 151: ...essary components and run an AutoTune if required A concentrator cleanout will also be run if needed 7 When it is finished heating a prompt will appear to indicate HAPSITE ER is ready to run a sample Click RUN For detailed instructions refer to ANALYZE GC MS Mode with the Concentrator 86 CAUTION Do not place the sample probe in liquids while sampling ...

Page 152: ...the laptop 12 1 1 Computer System Requirements The following is the minimum recommended laptop computer system for communication with one HAPSITE ER Processor Pentium III 550 MHz or greater RAM 512 MB or greater Hard Disk Space to load ER IQ 20 Mb Hard Disk Space for storage 10 GB Monitor 14 in SVGA or greater Monitor Resolution 1920 x 1080 or greater Communications Ethernet port Operating System ...

Page 153: ...System Setup Screen which controls instrument operation This screen is used to run analyses access data files create or edit methods and set parameters of various HAPSITE ER components 12 3 1 System Startup Menu The main menu toolbar includes File Functions System Tools View Window and Help options 12 3 1 1 File Menu The File menu is shown below ...

Page 154: ...ata file can be saved with a different name and or to a different location View Log allows for event log files evt to be opened Examples of files logged are warnings errors and run history View Tune Reports allows for tune reports tun to be opened For more information on tune reports see Viewing a Tune Report 277 Method Editor opens the Method Editor function It performs the same function as the M...

Page 155: ...R IQ 12 3 1 1 1 View Log HAPSITE ER will log errors warnings and events if desired See Parameters 196 for information on enabling this function A warning signifies there is a problem with the unit such as high pressure If the warning is ignored it will become an error An example of an event is the system coming online or going offline 1 Select View Log from the File menu 2 Double click the desired...

Page 156: ...12 ER IQ Software INFICON 156 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 The log file will be displayed 12 3 1 1 2 Log File Toolbar The following icons will be displayed on the Log File Toolbar ...

Page 157: ...logged events Displays all logged files Color codes the warnings errors and events 12 3 2 Functions Menu The Functions menu is shown below The Run Method Calibrate Overlay and Front Panel Display options function identically to the icons of the same name 12 3 3 System The System menu is shown below Clicking Properties will open the System Properties window ...

Page 158: ...3 1 Port Setting Tab Port Settings is the default tab in the System Properties window HAPSITE ER is configured at the factory to connect to the laptop However the HAPSITE ER option allows the user to add a different HAPSITE ER to the laptop or connect a HAPSITE ER to a new laptop ...

Page 159: ... 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 159 436 12 3 3 2 Display Tab The Display tab is used to change the appearance of the ER IQ settings including the thickness of the chromatogram line the fonts used and the screen layout ...

Page 160: ...ting Manual 12 3 3 3 Miscellaneous Tab The Miscellaneous tab displays the defaults pathways the data file increment digits the software safety and library pathways the scaling preferences for the chromatogram and the option to select Wizard Mode for Method Editor ...

Page 161: ...ault software pathways are displayed The Browse buttons access folders to reset the pathways if necessary However the software installation should properly select these options If a pathway requires resetting follow the instructions below 1 Click Browse for the Default HAPSITE Folder ...

Page 162: ...FICON 162 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 The Select Base Folder window will open 3 Click to highlight the desired folder ð Click Refresh to update the displayed folders if the desired folder is not displayed ...

Page 163: ...se The Data file increment digits is used to select the number of digits that are to be appended to a data file For example if 2 is selected the file name would read Method_yearmonthday_01 If 3 is selected the file name would read Method_yearmonthday_001 The data file increment digits can also be selected in Method Editor See Data File Information 362 for instructions ...

Page 164: ...12 ER IQ Software INFICON 164 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual The Method Editor in Wizard Mode checkbox is the next option ...

Page 165: ...NFICON ER IQ Software 12 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 165 436 The Wizard Mode will guide the user through the Method Editor software by using Next and Back buttons at the bottom of the screen ...

Page 166: ...oftware INFICON 166 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual If the Method Editor in Wizard Mode box is not checked tabs must be clicked at the top of the Method Editor screen to access method writing options ...

Page 167: ...wn below System Setup closes the System Setup screen System Properties functions identically to the System Properties option in the System menu Refer to System 157 for further information Sensor Properties functions identically to the Properties option in the System Menu Refer to System 157 for further information ...

Page 168: ...editing file deletion changing alarm parameters and changing network settings To restrict access to advanced functions an advanced user password can be set Once the password is set it must be entered each time the ER IQ program is opened or whenever the access level is changed from normal to advanced See Setting or Changing the Access Level Password 169 12 3 4 1 1 Changing Access Levels When the N...

Page 169: ...been set it will need to be entered in the password box before pressing OK 4 The current access level of the system is displayed at the bottom right corner of the ER IQ program in the Status Bar 12 3 4 1 2 Setting or Changing the Access Level Password 1 To change the Advanced password first enter advanced mode 2 Press the Change Password button 3 The window shown below will be displayed ...

Page 170: ...Q remembers the last access level when closed Upon re opening the program the system will default to the last access level utilized If a password has been set the user will be required to enter the correct password for advanced access If the password is not known the user can select normal access and continue 12 3 5 View Menu The View menu is shown below It is used to select the desired toolbars T...

Page 171: ...scade Tile Horizontally and Tile Vertically determine the arrangement of open windows on the screen Arrange Icons aligns the icons along the top row The last options are System Setup and Data Review The current view is the one that is checked Select the unchecked option to switch views 12 3 7 Help Menu The Help menu is displayed below Help Topics is not available at this time Module Info shows the...

Page 172: ...H REL OSHA PEL CAS Numbers synonyms IDLH s and safety recommendations Follow the procedure below to access the Safety FB 1 Double click the Safety DB icon 2 The following screen is displayed 3 Click the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards link or the link to the desired database 4 If clicking the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards link the following screen is displayed ...

Page 173: ...73 436 5 This screen displays the following options Introduction Index of Chemical Names Synonyms and Trade Names Index of Primary Chemical Names Index of CAS Numbers Index of RTECS Numbers and Appendices Click the Index of Chemical Names Synonyms and Trade Names link ...

Page 174: ...074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 6 This screen displays an alphabetized list compounds in the database 7 To search specific compounds by chemical name synonyms and trade names click on the first letter of the compound of interest ...

Page 175: ...ay information about a specific compound click the SEQ number the database entry number which is located to the left of the compound name 12 5 Manage File The Manage Files function transfers files between HAPSITE ER and the laptop Double clicking this icon opens the window shown below ...

Page 176: ... laptop to HAPSITE ER The Copy option allows methods and data files to be copied from HAPSITE ER to the laptop Data files can only be transferred from the ER IQ to the laptop they cannot be transferred from the laptop to HAPSITE ER Method files can be transferred both from HAPSITE ER to the laptop and from the laptop to HAPSITE ER ...

Page 177: ... laptop The Backup All option will backup all of the files found on HAPSITE ER onto the laptop The Backup options will copy the files with a tgz extension while the Copy option maintains the hps or mth file extensions Renaming and or deleting files are advanced user functions 1 To rename a folder or file click on the desired file and click Rename ...

Page 178: ...indow is displayed The former name will be displayed on top and a box typing in for the new name will be displayed beneath it Type in the new name and click OK 3 The Delete option removes folders or files To delete folders or files highlight the desired folder or file and click Delete ...

Page 179: ...FICON ER IQ Software 12 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 179 436 4 After Delete is clicked a confirmation window is displayed Click Yes to delete the folder or file 5 To exit the screen click Done ...

Page 180: ...tatus and pressure flows can also be set by selecting the Status Icon 12 6 1 Status Properties After double clicking the Status icon the first window displayed is the Status window This screen displays the current temperatures and pressures of the key components in HAPSITE ER The battery status and internal standard canister status is also displayed Additionally the sample input device for example...

Page 181: ...e The HAPSITE ER Time Zone tab allows the user to set the time on the HAPSITE ER Setting this parameter ensures that the data files are stamped with the proper date and time 1 To set the time select the desired time zone from the drop down menu ð Click Select GMT if Greenwhich Mean Time is desired ...

Page 182: ...12 ER IQ Software INFICON 182 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 Clicking Set HAPSITE Date Time to PC Date Time automatically synchronizes HAPSITE ER to the laptop date and time ...

Page 183: ...INFICON ER IQ Software 12 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 183 436 3 Clicking the Set HAPSITE Date Time button displays a date time window ...

Page 184: ...12 ER IQ Software INFICON 184 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual ...

Page 185: ...INFICON ER IQ Software 12 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 185 436 4 Use the top arrow keys to select the correct time ...

Page 186: ...12 ER IQ Software INFICON 186 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 5 To select the proper date use the arrow keys below the time to scroll to the current month Click on the current date ...

Page 187: ...CON ER IQ Software 12 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 187 436 6 The Synchronization option synchronizes the time on the HAPSITE ER to the PC GPS or both If synchronization is not required click None ...

Page 188: ...12 ER IQ Software INFICON 188 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 7 When all the parameters have been set click OK ...

Page 189: ...ion regarding the HAPSITE ER system The top portion Status Information provides verification that the system is online It will also notify the user when a method is running The Version Information box provides the HAPSITE Software Version HAPSITE Serial Number the GC Firmware Version the MS Firmware Version the HAPSITE IP Address and the Connection type ...

Page 190: ...ternal standard should elute from the column between 3 40 and 3 50 with 3 45 being the optimal elution time If the standard elutes outside of this range the pressure can be adjusted To increase the retention time by approximately three seconds decrease the GC Column Pressure by 1 kPa To decrease the retention by approximately three seconds increase the GC Column Pressure by 1 kPa After adjusting t...

Page 191: ...ON ER IQ Software 12 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 191 436 12 6 5 NEG Status The NEG is a consumable item NEG Status reports the number of hours that have been consumed See NEG Troubleshooting 405 ...

Page 192: ... type of Notifications that will be displayed on the HAPSITE ER front panel and laptop An error occurs when a warning has been displayed but the warning has been ignored If Error is checked an error message is displayed If Warning is checked a warning message is displayed when a problem such as high pressure arises If Beep is checked HAPSITE ER beeps when an error or a warning occurs ...

Page 193: ...al 193 436 When an error warning or event occurs HAPSITE ER stores information about the occurrence and date it occurred The pathway where this data is stored is displayed The desired number of days for log storage can be set or the logs can be stored indefinitely ...

Page 194: ...ta and information that has been created by HAPSITE ER is stored in the folder that has been selected in the Sensor pathway All data files that have been created by HAPSITE ER are stored in the folder that was selected by the Data pathway All report files which are text files of the quantitative qualitative and summary report are stored in this folder ...

Page 195: ... 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 195 436 12 6 6 Functions The icons shown on the Functions tab perform the same functions as the icons displayed in the System Setup screen To activate a function highlight the icon and press OK ...

Page 196: ...ee Displaying Reconstructed Ion Chromatograms RIC 259 For information on the Front Panel Display function refer to Front Panel Display Icon 198 12 6 7 Parameters The Maintenance tab will display the number of hours that the ion pump has been running It will also display the recommended preventive maintenance guideline of 1500 hours If it needs to be replaced the Replace button will activate See in...

Page 197: ...ating Manual 197 436 12 6 8 Service Module The Service Module can be used as an alternate vacuum source or as a troubleshooting accessory For more information on using the Service Module see Maintenance 402 or refer to the Service Module Operating Manual ...

Page 198: ...g Manual 12 7 Front Panel Display Icon Double clicking on the Front Panel Display icon reveals an emulation on the laptop of the HAPSITE ER front panel screen which can be used to control the front panel Double click the Front Panel Display icon to open the emulation ...

Page 199: ...anual 199 436 All of the buttons on the emulation operate identically to their front panel counterparts To utilize the emulation click on the desired button 12 8 HAPSITE Sensor Icon Right clicking on the HAPSITE ER Sensor Status icon displays the following menu ...

Page 200: ... Software Installation Instructions that are located on the update CD as instructions for each update may vary All update files will have the upd extension Latest versions of the HAPSITE software along with instructions for loading these onto the unit can be downloaded from the INFICON website Software Downloads page https www inficon com en downloads software downloads 12 8 2 Bring Online If HAPS...

Page 201: ... the unit software and ER IQ software have the save version number Do not try to run incompatible versions of software together For example ER IQ 1 05 and HAPSITE ER Analytical Module software 1 16 12 9 HAPSITE Icons Icon Description Start ER IQ Software from the desktop System properties Communications Display Miscellaneous HAPSITE ER sensor Right click to access menu Accesses all saved data file...

Page 202: ...am Opens the HAPSITE ER front panel display on the laptop screen Accesses Data File information Returns the current screen to the System Setup screen Displays the software version of ER IQ software that is installed on the laptop Accesses the Calibrate function Accesses the ID Unknowns function Accesses Chromatogram Overlay function Navigates through files in Data Review Navigates through peaks in...

Page 203: ...hromatograms 1 Click on the Chromatogram Overlay icon 2 Follow the Data Review icon instructions in order to locate the desired file Refer to Introduction 205 ð The data file is displayed in the Control Panel 3 Click the icon displayed below in the row below the data file 4 Follow the file selection procedure that was used in Step 2 5 Both chromatograms are displayed in the chromatogram window The...

Page 204: ...User refer to NIST Library Searches 230 for instructions and select the desired file from the drop down menu The NIST identification is displayed for the highlighted file 6 Peaks can be aligned by retention time for further comparison Determine the time difference between the peaks being compared The chromatogram is shifted the desired amount of time by selecting or and typing in the time differen...

Page 205: ... provides information regarding the analysis of data samples Topics include opening data files compound identification using the AMDIS and NIST Libraries overviews of all data review menus Background Subtract and Chromatogram Overlay 13 3 Data Review Toolbar The Data Review toolbar is shown in the figure below Aborts a running method Start stops a method Pauses the data updates to the laptop durin...

Page 206: ...e current directory Opens the previous SIM Set Opens the next SIM Set Opens all SIM Sets Select the previous peak when using the Search for Peaks function Selects the next peak when using the Search for Peaks function Returns to the full chromatogram display 13 4 Accessing the Data Review Feature The Data Review feature can be accessed as follows 1 Double click the Data Review icon 2 Alternately r...

Page 207: ...R Operating Manual 207 436 3 The Recall window will be displayed Select PC if the file was run using the laptop Select HAPSITE if the file was run using the HAPSITE ER front panel and the laptop was not connected at the time of sample collection ...

Page 208: ...13 Data Review INFICON 208 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 4 Double click on the desired data file ...

Page 209: ... 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 209 436 ð HAPSITE ER data file extensions end in hps 5 The Data Review screen with the selected data file will be displayed The Data Review screen is divided into four sections as shown below ...

Page 210: ...lysis such as background subtraction and peak identification is also conducted here RIC Window The intensity of a specific mass fragment is plotted in this screen NIST Library spectrum This window will display NIST matches if Search NIST User is checked in the Control Panel Mass spectrum of sample Spectrum The mass spectrum generated from the sample is displayed in this window 13 5 Reports 1 To ac...

Page 211: ...ere are a maximum of three reports available depending on how the method was configured ð The Summary report provides an overview of the Qualitative and or Quantitative reports 4 The Quantitative report can be exported to Excel for further analysis by clicking on the Export to Excel button The Summary report includes date time method name method description ...

Page 212: ...tion time fit see Analyzing Data Using AMDIS 222 concentration The Qualitative report includes date time method name method description GPS info scan number retention time number of hits possible identifications area percent area analyte identification formula fit see Analyzing Data Using AMDIS 222 CAS number ...

Page 213: ...hod description GPS info target library date of the last library calibration peak search parameters target ion predicted retention time actual retention time scan number internal standard retention time number of hits possible identifications area percent area analyte identification formula fit see Analyzing Data Using AMDIS 222 ...

Page 214: ...13 Data Review INFICON 214 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual purity CAS number concentration with units RFC The flag which provides the reason that the compound was not identified ...

Page 215: ...ary the Quantitative lab will display No Report 13 5 1 Using the Zoom Function in the TIC RIC Window In order to magnify the peaks ER IQ has a zoom capability 1 Click the Zoom icon 2 Two vertical lines are displayed 3 Mouse over one of the lines The cursor becomes a double sided arrow Move the line to the desired point ...

Page 216: ...71 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 4 Mouse over the other line The cursor will again become a double sided arrow Move the line to the desired point 5 Move the cursor between the two vertical lines The cursor will become a magnifying glass ...

Page 217: ...Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 217 436 6 Click between the two lines to zoom 7 Alternately a zoom can be completed by clicking and holding the left mouse button at the desired zoom starting point ...

Page 218: ...Operating Manual 8 Continue to hold the left mouse and drag the mouse to the desired zoom ending point Two vertical lines are displayed 9 Release the left mouse button Move the cursor in between the two vertical lines The cursor becomes a magnifying glass ...

Page 219: ...INFICON Data Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 219 436 10 Click between the lines to zoom 13 5 2 Zooming Out 1 Click on the Zoom Out icon ...

Page 220: ... The screen will return to the expanded view 3 Alternately click F11 to return to the expanded view 13 5 3 Using the Zoom Spectrum Function The Spectrum window has a zoom function to magnify the spectra 1 Click the Zoom icon 2 A rectangle is displayed in the Spectrum window ...

Page 221: ...he cursor becomes a double sided arrow 4 Drag the side to the desired end zoom point 5 If necessary repeat with the other sides of the rectangle in order to adjust the desired zoom area 6 Move the cursor into the center of the rectangle The cursor becomes a magnifying glass 7 Click inside the rectangle to zoom ...

Page 222: ...ITE msl and the AMDIS deconvolution algorithm to make identifications This library contains approximately 750 chemicals including chemical warfare agents and is able to identify complex mixtures including co eluting chemicals The on board library can be updated to include several thousand compounds The laptop AMDIS software can be accessed through ER IQ enhancing the quality of data analysis by in...

Page 223: ...y of the peak and the min abund minimum abundance This is the abundance of the smallest observable mass spectral peak and model which is the m z value or TIC used to determine the peak shape It is generally the ion that rises and falls the fastest Match window Displays the quality of the spectral match If the Net is greater than 70 the identification is considered to be a good match If the Net is ...

Page 224: ...IS 228 for further information Print Prints the AMDIS data in a report format Load Results Allows for the analyst to select a different data file and perform an AMDIS search on the newly selected file View Allows the analyst to view the library components See View Function in AMDIS 227 13 6 1 Setting the AMDIS Pathway If AMDIS is reloaded onto the laptop the library pathway may need to be reset To...

Page 225: ...ng Manual 225 436 3 Click Select New to change the library pathway 4 The HAPSITE msl is located at the following pathway C IQ Software SearchLibraries If custom libraries are used they must be located in this directory Highlight the library and click Open ...

Page 226: ...13 Data Review INFICON 226 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 5 Click Save 6 Click Run ...

Page 227: ...on in AMDIS The View function can be accessed by selecting the View button displayed below or by following through step 3 of the previous section and selecting View This function displays the components of the HAPSITE msl library This list can be sorted by retention index name or CAS number ...

Page 228: ...r unidentified peaks to be located by AMDIS and export them to NIST for identification See below for instruction on using Confirm 1 Click the Confirm button 2 The Confirm page will be displayed An arrow located about the peak indicates that a compound has been found A T over the arrow indicates that the compound has been identified by AMDIS ...

Page 229: ...ICON Data Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 229 436 3 If a peak has not been identified click on the arrow above it The arrow will turn red 4 Click Analyze then click Go to NIST MS Program ...

Page 230: ... Searches The laptop will come pre loaded with identification software from the National Institute of Standards and Technology s NIST Mass Spectral Search Program which contains approximately 192 000 spectra This library compares the sample spectra to the library spectra in order to determine the SI number based upon purity and fit the ratio of the intensities of the unknown spectra to the library...

Page 231: ...sor is at the apex of the peak 2 Check the Search NIST User box in the Control Panel The library identification and the library spectra will be displayed above the spectra of the sample 3 The Similarity Index Number SI will be located next to the library identification A number of 700 and above indicates a good match A number of 800 and above indicates a very good match A number of 900 and above i...

Page 232: ...rst If the program identifies the same compound more than once it will display DUP for duplicate next to the name of the compound Duplication increases the confidence in the identification Therefore if a compound has four duplicates and a high SI number the confidence in the identification will be high 5 To view the spectra for a different library identification highlight the name of the desired c...

Page 233: ...33 436 6 If the Description box is checked the highlighted hit the SI the formula and CAS number is displayed 7 If the Search Result Masses box is checked the masses and relative intensities for the current scan is displayed as a table for the NIST library spectrum ...

Page 234: ...13 Data Review INFICON 234 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 8 If the Scan Spectrum Masses box is checked the masses and relative intensities are displayed as a table for the unknown spectrum ...

Page 235: ...Current Peaks function will search the entire chromatogram to qualitatively identify each peak The Show Update Current Peaks function searches in the same manner as the Search NIST User function After performing the search the software will list all of the compounds that were identified in the chromatogram ...

Page 236: ...TE ER Operating Manual 13 8 1 Show Update Current Peaks 1 The Show Update Current Peaks function is accessed by right clicking on the chromatogram Mouse over Peaks and click on Show Update Current Peaks ð The Show Update Current Peaks window displays ...

Page 237: ...INFICON Data Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 237 436 2 Check the Search in NIST box ...

Page 238: ...13 Data Review INFICON 238 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 Click Search ...

Page 239: ...INFICON Data Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 239 436 4 A NIST search is performed on the peaks that NIST has located The Hits Found column is populated ...

Page 240: ...13 Data Review INFICON 240 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 5 Each identification has a drop down menu Five hits are displayed in each menu ...

Page 241: ... menu below the NIST hits This is not a true AMDIS search AMDIS will not search the entire chromatogram It will only search the peaks that NIST has located 13 8 1 1 Show Update Current Peaks Window Description In the chromatogram beneath the Show Update Current Peaks window each detected peak is labeled with a black triangle Pink dots appear at the base of each peak These dots are used to determin...

Page 242: ...pdate Current Peaks program Retention Time The time the compound elutes from the column Scan Range The range of scans that encompass the peak Area The area of the peak Percent Area The ratio of the TIC of the peak to the total TIC multiplied by 100 Add Peaks The peaks that were not automatically located by the software can be added to the Show Update Current Peaks window using the Range Tool See R...

Page 243: ...yed in a text format See Show Update Current Peaks 236 for instructions 13 8 1 2 Peak Search Parameters Some of the parameters for peak searching can be selected These include the Min RIC Area Min TIC Area the Min and Max Width the Mass Range the Net Fit the NIST library used for identification and the number of identifications that are displayed by the NIST library Library Name The selected libra...

Page 244: ... Data Review INFICON 244 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual To reset the NIST Main Library 1 Click Browse 2 Select the NIST Main Library from the folder displayed Click Select to set the library ...

Page 245: ... Data Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 245 436 To reset the NIST Replicate Library 1 Click Browse 2 Select the NIST Replicate Library from the folder displayed Click Select to set the library ...

Page 246: ... Data Review INFICON 246 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual To reset the NIST USER Library 1 Click Browse 2 Select the NIST USER Library from the folder displayed Click Select to set the library ...

Page 247: ... Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 247 436 13 8 1 4 Report Preview Report Preview reformats the Show Update Current Peaks window into a text file 1 To view the report click the Report Preview button ...

Page 248: ...13 Data Review INFICON 248 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 The report is displayed ...

Page 249: ... Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 249 436 3 The report can be exported to Excel for further data analysis Click Export to Excel 4 The report will need to be saved before Excel will open Click Save ...

Page 250: ...13 Data Review INFICON 250 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 5 The report opens in Excel ...

Page 251: ...nd Subtract will increase the SI number of the identification when the low SI number is a result of high background Follow the instructions below to perform a Background Subtract 1 Perform a NIST Library Search by checking the Search NIST User box in the Control Panel 2 If the SI number is low and the background is high select the blue Background Subtract triangle from the lower left side of the c...

Page 252: ...252 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 Drag to an area that is representative of the background on either side of the selected peak The background masses at this location are automatically subtracted from the peak ...

Page 253: ...fers from the subtracted background a second background subtract can be used All background subtractions are indicated in the Spectrum window by the designation Scan Number B1 range B2 range 5 To remove Background Subtract from the chromatogram place the cursor over the Background Subtract triangle right click and select Remove ...

Page 254: ...6 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 13 8 2 1 Background Subtraction Using a Range of Points Background from a range of points can be subtracted if desired 1 Place the Background Subtract triangle at the apex of the small peak ...

Page 255: ...downwards narrows the range of the background The width of the range is represented by two small blue triangles 3 The left and right side boundaries can be manually adjusted by clicking on the smaller blue triangle and dragging it to the desired location This procedure can be repeated by using the second Background Subtract triangle 13 8 2 2 Additional Features of the Background Tool By placing th...

Page 256: ...red striped triangle located at the bottom left side of the chromatogram It is used to average spectra over a range of scans across a given peak especially when the analytes are low in concentration It can also be used to select a section of a peak or reintegrate peaks The SI numbers for the selected compound will increase when using the Range Tool Follow the instructions below to use the Range To...

Page 257: ...tical double headed arrow Left click hold and move the double headed arrow upwards to widen a range Moving the arrow downwards narrows the range The red range lines should intersect the peak sides at 50 of their height 3 The left and right side boundaries can be manually adjusted by clicking on the smaller red triangle and dragging it to the desired location ...

Page 258: ... 1 Additional Features of the Range Tool By placing the mouse over the Range Tool triangle and right clicking the following menu is displayed Remove Removes the range cursor Select Mass for Integration Selects the TIC or a specific mass fragment for reintegration Show Integration Displays the integration on the x axis Show Retention Time Displays the retention time on the x axis ...

Page 259: ...o create a RIC plot The NIST program uses the term peak instead of mass fragment However the terms are synonymous Alternately double clicking on a mass in the Scan window will automatically insert the selected mass in the Control Panel table and display the RIC for the selected mass When the box in the Control Panel labeled RIC is checked the TIC RIC window displays the TIC minus the RIC selected ...

Page 260: ...largest peaks are masses 78 77 and 51 5 Minimize the NIST window and return to the Data Review screen displaying the chromatogram 6 Enter the largest peak 78 for benzene into the Control Panel underneath the Mass column Press Enter The RIC plot is displayed underneath the TIC window A new row will be created in the Control Panel for entering additional peaks ...

Page 261: ...INFICON Data Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 261 436 7 Enter the two or more remaining peaks into the Control Panel ...

Page 262: ...es selected in the Control Panel 8 Alternately click on the desired mass fragments in the Spectrum window to create a RIC plot 9 The compound may be present in the unknown sample if all three peaks mass fragments align in the RIC plot Use the Search NIST User program to confirm identification of the suspected compound 78 51 ...

Page 263: ... window 10 The compound was not detected in the sample if all three peaks mass fragments are not present or do not align in the RIC plot 13 10 Chromatogram Subtract This feature subtracts the TIC from one chromatogram from the TIC of another chromatogram This is generally used to subtract the blank from the sample and verify the presence of a compound of concern 1 Overlay the desired chromatograms...

Page 264: ... 264 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 Right click on the chromatogram Click Select Chro to Subtract 4 Select the desired file for subtraction from the drop down menu This will generally be the file for the blank ...

Page 265: ... 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 265 436 5 Right click on the chromatogram Right click on the chromatogram Click Select Chro to Subtract 6 The desired chromatogram is subtracted Note the new TIC of the selected peak ...

Page 266: ...13 Data Review INFICON 266 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 7 To return to the previous view right click on the chromatogram and click Chro Subtract from the menu to deselect ...

Page 267: ...be individually scaled to 100 Select Scan Allows the scan cursor to select a specific scan in order to view the desired mass spectrum View All Data Rescales the plot to display the entire run Also accessed by F 11 View Temperature Plots the GC temperature profile of the method Change Plot Color Changes the color of the TIC plot Label Chromatogram Displays a text box to label the chromatogram The l...

Page 268: ... the chromatogram for peaks Refer to Show Update Current Peaks 236 Edit Base Points To move the base point double click on the desired new location for the base point This function is used to manually reintegrate the peak Clear the Peaks Clears the identification of peaks from the TIC graph after using Search for Peaks Label the Peaks Labels identified peaks with retention time and area Change Sea...

Page 269: ...ing options Current Width The width of the graph can be set to the desired time point Show Spectrum The Spectrum will be automatically displayed upon opening a data file when this box is checked Show Control Panel The Control Panel will be automatically displayed upon opening a data file when this box is checked Use Scan Range The masses for the scan range of the method will be displayed Low Mass ...

Page 270: ... Cursor Displays the spectrum cursor in the spectrum window Show Description This displays the SI number the NIST hit number the formula CAS number and the normalization number next to the spectrum Show description is only active if Search NIST User is selected Unlock Normalization Cursor Must be unlocked to move the normalization cursor to a mass other than the largest mass fragment Unlock Mass C...

Page 271: ...splayed spectrum Refer to Analyzing Data Using NIST 271 TIC Graph When checked displays TIC window Spectrum Scan When checked displays the Spectrum window Control Panel When checked displays the Control Panel Properties Accesses display properties 13 11 3 Analyzing Data Using NIST By right clicking on the Spectrum window the NIST menu is displayed Grab Spectrum for NIST F9 This function will selec...

Page 272: ...ry search function Add to NIST User Adds selected spectrum to the Search NIST User Library Manage NIST User Database Displays deletes or plots entries in a Search NIST User Library 13 11 4 NIST Database Program The NIST database program is third party software that is included with the HAPSITE ER Instructions for using the software are located by selecting HELP from the Menu selection in either th...

Page 273: ...1 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 273 436 13 11 5 Grab Spectra for NIST To export the spectrum to the NIST database 1 Double click on the desired peak in the TIC RIC window 2 Place the cursor in the Spectrum window and right click ...

Page 274: ...13 Data Review INFICON 274 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 Select NIST 4 Click Grab Spectrum for NIST 5 Click Switch to NIST Program ...

Page 275: ...INFICON Data Review 13 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 275 436 6 The identification is displayed on the screen ...

Page 276: ... the parameters by manual tuning HAPSITE ER uses two gas internal standards which contain mass fragments that span the mass range of interest The internal standards are 1 3 5 Tris trifluoromethyl benzene Bromopentafluorobenzene 14 2 AutoTune AutoTune can be started from the front panel or from the laptop 14 2 1 Starting AutoTune from the Manual Tune Screen or Laptop Computer 1 Double click on the ...

Page 277: ...en AutoTune is finished the message Final Results are on the LCD are displayed Click OK 5 Close the manual tune screen by clicking the X on the top right corner 14 3 Viewing a Tune Report The most current tune report can be viewed from the front panel display or from the laptop Past tune reports can be viewed from the laptop 1 To view the report from the laptop computer select File ...

Page 278: ...14 Tune INFICON 278 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 Select View Tune Reports from the drop down menu 3 Highlight the default tun file and press OK ...

Page 279: ...INFICON Tune 14 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 279 436 4 The Tune Reports are displayed Tune Reports are stored by default for 30 days ...

Page 280: ...er Than Deletes files older than the number of days specified Confirmation is requested before the files are deleted Export to Text File Creates a text file of the tune report Print Prints the selected tune report 1 To view the Tune Report from the front panel display touch the HAPSITE ER icon or push the SYSTEM STAT button until the HAPSITE ER icon is highlighted ...

Page 281: ...ICON Tune 14 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 281 436 2 Touch the TUNE icon 3 Touch the TUNE REPORT button or use the arrow keys to highlight the TUNE REPORT button The last tune report is displayed ...

Page 282: ...14 Tune INFICON 282 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 4 To scroll through the tune report use up or down arrows keys 5 Touch OK or push OK SEL to exit the screen ...

Page 283: ...f compound identifications and provide indications of the health of the mass spectrometer The following procedure outlines the steps in manually tuning HAPSITE ER If performing this task for the first time we recommend contacting INFICON directly for support 14 4 1 Manual Tune Variables The goal of Manual Tune is to adjust the inputs such that the outputs fall within appropriate ranges Instrument ...

Page 284: ...t fall within 0 4 to 3 0 for the mass spec to be properly calibrated Boxes shaded with red like those shown in the figure above indicate that the actual percentage is outside that range for that fragment row For example in the third row of the table above for mass 69 the actual percentage is 6 37 when it should fall above 8 00 Here mass 69 requires adjustment of the Resolution and or Ion Energy to...

Page 285: ...rements of 0 05 The number in the Actual Percentage column is affected by the target resolution adjustments This should fall between the Max Target and Min Target If the masses cannot be brought into range by adjusting the Target Resolution adjust the Ion Energies Ion Energies Adjusting the Ion Energy adjusts the degree of electronic amplification applied to a mass fragment and thus the intensity ...

Page 286: ...nt by pressing F5 This will update the Status column readings Perform a Mass Alignment prior to and after making adjustments to the tune parameters Adjusting EM Voltage The BPG is adjusted using EM Electron Multiplier voltage Adjustments are made using increments of 25 V The normal operating range is 1000 to 1600 V with newer units typically showing lower values and older units showing higher valu...

Page 287: ...then further adjustments may be necessary These should be made only after contacting INFICON Additional Adjustment Control Focus volt adjusts the relative amplification of ions larger and smaller than 117 i e raising amplification of larger ions and lowering smaller ions OR raising small ions and lowering larger ions The ideal value is between 2 to 8 Emission current increases the power of the ion...

Page 288: ...e System Setup window Tools Menu click Set Access Level 2 On the Change Access Level window select Advanced in the Requested Access Level box Access level is not password protected in the default settings Advanced mode may be password protected if desired 3 Click OK 4 On the System Setup window verify the Access Level is set to Advanced 14 4 6 Manual Tune 1 Double click the icon shown in red in th...

Page 289: ...lect and zoom in on a section of the screen Mass Adjust Enables the cursor to select and drag a mass peak to a different position on the mass axis AutoTune Starts the AutoTune function Mass Calibration Verifies and corrects the ten calibration masses for correct location within the mass range Noise Check Scans a quiet mass range no peaks to determine the electronic baseline and threshold noise lev...

Page 290: ...orm Tune Checkup Runs a mass calibration and noise check Save Tune Parameters Saves the tune file Load Tune Parameters Loads a new tune file and restarts tuning Load Factory Defaults Loads the default tune settings from a factory tune file This is intended to provide a starting point for tuning Common Scale Sets all of the mass peak windows to the same common scale Y axis based on Mass 117 Show Tu...

Page 291: ...of INFICON Support personnel Show Tune Parameters Displays the EM Voltage Ionizer control Baseline Threshold and Rod Polarity settings on the Control Panel Show Mass Tune Controls Displays the Mass Tune Controls on the Mass Peak Scan windows Show Control Panel Displays the Control Panel Common Scale Sets the mass peak scan windows to a common scale based on mass 117 Show Target Displays the target...

Page 292: ...une start Turns on the calibration gas which is the internal standard gas when the tune program is started 14 4 10 Tune Control Panel The Tune Control Panel is located on the right side of the screen and displays the individual mass peak scans the measured intensity and the resolution ...

Page 293: ... Resolution will widen the peak which decreases the resolution and increases the peak percentage Emission Turns the filament on and off Green signifies that the Emission is on EM Turns the electron multiplier on and off Green signifies that the electron multiplier is on Range is 1000 to 2000 EM voltage Increases or decreases the gain of the system EM voltage should be set to a value that achieves ...

Page 294: ...n the mass filter and select the rod polarity that provides optimal performance at mass 117 TP The total MS pressure Must be below 6E 03 for instrument to operate Running tune base peak gain Current measured Base Peak Gain BPG Note The Base Peak Gain BPG will switch to red when BPG is outside the target range Auto resolve Adjusts the resolution of all mass peaks to the target resolution Save tune ...

Page 295: ...lect a mass peak and drag the mass peak to a different position on the mass axis Zoom Enables the cursor to select and zoom into a section of the peak scan window Zoom Out Returns the window to the original X axis and Y axis scale Zoom Out Y Axis Returns the Y axis to original scale Y Axis Scale Increases or decreases the Y axis scale ...

Page 296: ...gy Zooms to a single peak scan display window 14 4 12 Setting the Full Scan Range Placing the mouse cursor on the x axis of the full scan window and right clicking displays the Set Full Scan Range window This allows a custom scan range to be entered The scan ranges of 45 to 300 amu or 1 45 amu can also be selected The EM voltage will automatically be decreased by 500 volts default whenever a range...

Page 297: ...olution value Ion Energy Ion Energy value can be used to input a change in Ion Energy value Position DAC Value Current DAC setting for mass position Scan Width Displays the points measured per amu Min OK Target Percentage Displays the minimum target percentage required for the mass peak to meet the OK LOW criteria Min Target Percentage Displays the minimum target percentage required for the mass p...

Page 298: ...ayed select Mass Calibration from the Tune drop down menu Mass Mass number Low Minimum percentage for peak status to be displayed as OK High Maximum percentage for peak status to be displayed as OK Base Reference mass for peak percentage calculations Diff menu Provides an adjustment to DAC value for mass peak alignment when necessary 100 mmu 0 1 amu Peak Actual peak percentage of reference mass Is...

Page 299: ...ned scale Common Scale Sets the mass peak scan windows to a common scaled based on mass 117 Show Tune Parameters Displayed the EM Voltage Ionizer Control Baseline Threshold and Rod Polarity setting on the Control Panel Show Mass Tune Controls Displays the mass tune controls on the mass peak scan windows Show Tune Status Panel Displays the Tune Status panel Show Mass Calibration Status Displays the...

Page 300: ...how Mass Calibration Status Displays the Mass Calibration Status panel Tile Grids Horizontally Tiles the Status and Calibration Status panels horizontally Tile Grids Vertically Tiles the Status and Calibration Status panels vertically Size Columns to Grid Resets the column size to the current grid Dock Locks the display position to a fixed position Properties Displays the Properties window ...

Page 301: ...res timing inlet and valve states The Search page designates the calibration library for the method This page also sets the Library Search Parameters The Data page sets the Data File file extension hps component and specifies where the data will be stored By default the data file pathway uses the pathway of IQ Software H Data method name file name file extension A Summary page is provided at the e...

Page 302: ...as required by the application The bottom of each page will display the inlet states see Inlet States 313 for more information and the temperature profile see GC Temperature Profile 318 for more information To access Method Editor 1 On the System Setup screen double click on the Method Editor icon 2 If more than one unit is connected to the laptop click on the name of the desired HAPSITE ER ...

Page 303: ...to be automatically repeated or a series of methods to be run together See Method Sequence 365 Default Method Selects a default method See Loading Default Methods 303 Cancel Closes the Edit Method window 15 2 Reloading Default HAPSITE Methods Default methods can be loaded onto the laptop in case the methods have been deleted or modified 15 2 1 Loading Default Methods 1 Double click the Method Edit...

Page 304: ...74 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 Verify that ER is checked on the right side of the window Highlight the desired method and click Load See Default Methods 306 for a description of the methods 4 The Description page is displayed ...

Page 305: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 305 436 5 Click Save at the bottom of the Method Editor Description page ...

Page 306: ...s found in the Default Methods window are general purpose methods for each of the HAPSITE ER configurations ER_Air_Tri Bed_PPB_Standard Carbon concentrator method 10 minute analysis time ER_Air_Tri Bed_PPM_Standard Carbon concentrator method to be used in lieu of ER_Air_Loop_PPM_Standard 10 minute analysis time ER_Air_Tenax_PPM_Standard Tenax concentrator method to be used in lieu of ER_Air_Loop_P...

Page 307: ...OC and Chemical Warfare Agent Headspace solid liquid analysis using the Tenax concentrator 10 minute analysis time ER_SP_Tri Bed_PPT_Standard VOC water analysis using the Tri Bed concentrator 10 minute analysis time ER_SP_Loop_PPB_Standard VOC water analysis using the Loop concentrator 10 minute analysis time ER_SP_Tenax_PPT_Standard VOC water analysis using the Tenax concentrator 10 minute analys...

Page 308: ...nd analyze compounds Compounds are identified using a library search Survey This mode uses only the Mass Spectrometer to provide a near real time response Samples flow directly to the Mass Spectrometer and are not separated by the GC Collection Mode Full Scan This mode scans all the masses across a given range which is 42 300 for default methods It is used to identify unknown samples Full Scan is ...

Page 309: ...heir retention times must be known SIM mode is available in both Analyze GC MS and Survey modes The Method Editor can be run in Wizard Mode which moves through the method creation in a logical sequence Adjustments can be made using the Back and Next buttons The figure below shows the Wizard Mode navigation buttons In Non Wizard mode which is recommended only for experienced users all pages are ava...

Page 310: ...llow when a discrepancy occurs The Method Editor permits movement from page to page even when errors are present 15 5 Startup Page The Startup page shown in the figure below displays the initial settings for the HAPSITE ER system heaters The initial temperature settings for the components described in HAPSITE Temperatures C can be modified on this page The Sample Input Device that is the Probe Hea...

Page 311: ...e setting This setting is not available when the Headspace or SituProbe is enabled Sample Input Device Probe Select Probe when using the air probe to sample volatile organic compounds in the air Headspace Select Headspace when using this accessory to analyze solids and liquids for volatile organic compounds SituProbe Select SituProbe when using this accessory to analyze volatile organic compounds ...

Page 312: ...er Line The target Transfer Line temperature setting for the Headspace SituProbe Temperatures C Oven The target Oven temperature setting for the SItuProbe Transfer Line The target Transfer Line temperature setting for the SituProbe Probe The target Probe temperature setting for the SituProbe sampling probe SPME SPME Fiber Type the color of the fiber into the box ...

Page 313: ...and Valve States Adjusting settings on the Inlet page may affect other method parameters and or the retention time The Start time of each Inlet State event is displayed in combination with the temperature profile at the bottom of the Inlet page 15 6 1 Inlet States Inlet States control the HAPSITE ER and accessory valve settings for sampling analysis and purging of the HAPSITE ER The figure below s...

Page 314: ...15 Method Editor INFICON 314 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual To edit the Inlet States grid select an Inlet State from the drop down menu ...

Page 315: ... the carrier gas to allow the sample to flow out of the sample loop concentrator and onto the column Backflush Directs the carrier gas to the front end of the column This state will remove non volatile contaminants while allowing the volatile compounds to be separated on the column IS Tune Directs the internal standard to the MS for tuning Survey Turns on the sampling pump and directs the sample t...

Page 316: ...Inlet States column when the HSS is enabled for use HSSample Turns on the sample pump to direct sample through the transfer line to the HAPSITE ER The suggested HSSample duration is approximately 15 seconds HSPurge Directs carrier gas flow through the lines the needle assembly and the transfer line to remove moisture and clean out the previous sample HSConcDry Directs carrier gas flow through the ...

Page 317: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 317 436 Upon entering the Duration settings the Start time is automatically calculated for the next Inlet State ...

Page 318: ...serted into the template Click inside the cell that will precede the desired event and press the Insert key on the laptop keyboard to insert a row Rows cannot be inserted after the Standby event 15 6 2 GC Temperature Profile GC Temperature Profiles specify the column temperature ramp rate and hold settings for the HAPSITE ER Method Adjusting the temperature program changes the retention times of t...

Page 319: ...s automatically updates dependent parameters For example increasing the Temp increases the Ramp Time and increasing the Hold Time adjusts the Start time of the next parameter A maximum of four lines is permitted in this section 15 6 3 Scan Events The items displayed in the Scan Events field is dependent upon the type of method ...

Page 320: ...alysis The Run Time is the amount of time that the method will run The type of concentrator being used is selected in the Concentrator box The options are None Tenax or Carbon See Tenax Concentrator 86 and Tri Bed Concentrator 86 for more information on differences between concentrators 15 6 4 Headspace Flow Parameter The Scan Events field for Headspace has an additional parameter Headspace Flow P...

Page 321: ... Flow Parameter The Scan Events field for the SituProbe has an additional parameter SituProbe Flow Pressure SituProbe Flow Pressure controls the flow rate of carrier gas through the SituProbe during the Sample and Purge states This parameter is only available when creating SituProbe methods ...

Page 322: ...ins two tabs Report and Param Each provide information about the Tune file 15 7 1 Param Page The Param tab displays the tune filename which sets the MS tune parameters for the method The default filename is default tun If a different tune file is desired the Browse button can be used to locate and specify the desired tune for the method This page also has a Show Details checkbox which will produce...

Page 323: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 323 436 ...

Page 324: ...15 Method Editor INFICON 324 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 15 7 2 Report Page The Report page displays the AutoTune report in a printable format ...

Page 325: ...l Scan page sets the mass ranges for the method The set can be assigned a Scan Set Name for easy identification if desired The Filament Delay from the Inlet Page refer to Scan Events 319 is also shown on the Full Scan page Changing the Filament Delay on this page may require changes to the Inlet Page ...

Page 326: ...mass spectrometer will end a scan The end mass can be set from 1 300 amu This value must be larger than the start mass End the scan at least 2 amu above any mass used for compound identification However do not increase the end mass higher than necessary as this will increase the scan time and a lower number of scans will be collected Dwell Time The Dwell Time is the length of time the mass spectro...

Page 327: ...n Time and an End Time which must be entered when programming the Set An optional Name can also be entered at this point After entering the times the mass fragments for the compound can be entered into the Mass column As the mass fragments are entered the Round Trip Time is automatically calculated and entered in the Scan Sets grid The Scan Sets fields in the order recommended for editing are as f...

Page 328: ...trometer Extra scans should be used when scanning for compounds with concentrations of ppb or lower Dwell Dwell is the amount of time the software will search each for the selected mass The dwell can be set from 100 µs 5 000 µs 400 µs is recommended Increasing the Dwell decreases the detection limit Lead In Lead In determines the number of points the mass spectrometer will skip prior to scanning t...

Page 329: ...ogrammed amount of time Trigger Mode The method will stop when the STOP button or SURVEY RUN button is selected Scans to Average Determines the number of scans that will be collected and averaged before the results are displayed on the chromatogram 15 9 3 Creating a SIM Method ü Follow Step 1 through Step 4 of Reloading Default HAPSITE Methods 303 1 Change the Collection Mode to SIM ...

Page 330: ...15 Method Editor INFICON 330 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 2 Select Next until the SIM page is displayed ...

Page 331: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 331 436 3 For the Begin Time enter in the number displayed in the Filament Delay For default ER methods this is 15 seconds ...

Page 332: ...15 Method Editor INFICON 332 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 4 Enter the desired End Time so that the Begin Time and the End Time surround the expected retention time of the compound ...

Page 333: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 333 436 5 Enter the name of the chemical of interest ...

Page 334: ...15 Method Editor INFICON 334 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 6 Enter at least three mass fragments for the selected chemical of interest ...

Page 335: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 335 436 7 It is recommended that the Dwell Time is adjusted until the Round Trip is approximately one second ...

Page 336: ... SIM compound must be the same as the end run time for the method AMDIS and the Search NIST User libraries are not available when using a SIM method 15 10 Search Page The Search Page sets the necessary parameters to qualify and quantify data To quantify data a calibration library must be created See Calibration 370 for instructions on creating a calibration library ...

Page 337: ...port will not be displayed on the front panel at the end of the run Qualitative Searches AMDIS during a run to provide near real time identifications A report will be generated at the end of the run and can be viewed on the front panel display Quantitative Generates a Quantitative Quant report at the end of the run by referencing the designated library Qualitative Quantitative Searches AMDIS to pr...

Page 338: ...ds Changing parameters may result in incorrect data To set up a qualitative search the drop down menu for the Search Mode must be set to Qualitative AMDIS will be used to identify the sample components The search parameters can be modified using the Qualitative Search Settings button The figure below lists the different analysis types available for the search ...

Page 339: ...cified retention window the program will penalize the match factor by a specified amount RI Calibration Data Internal Standard In this mode the retention indices are calculated from the external calibration file The internal standards are used to ensure that the instrument is functioning properly and that the samples were prepared properly The internal standards are not used to calculate retention...

Page 340: ...he sensitivity is set too low an increase in noise and broad peaks may result If the sensitivity is set too high it increases the risk of false positives Resolution The resolution can be set to high medium or low The default setting is medium This setting affects peak shape Higher resolution results in sharper peaks while lower resolution results in broader ones If Analyze Region is selected AMDIS...

Page 341: ...ed peaks will maintain same shape because the width in amus has been specified Reject Bin Rejects peaks that have less than a set number of scans Deconvolution Level As the level of deconvolution increases the software increases the separation between peaks The default setting is medium but low and high options are available Peak Shape The shape requirement allows all of the deconvoluted peaks to ...

Page 342: ... search The default value for this is 100 scans Every ___ min sec Determines the time intervals for running an AMDIS search End of Run An AMDIS search will only be conducted at the end of a run 15 10 2 Setting Up a Quantitative Search Once a calibration library has been created the Library Search Parameters button is activated The Library Search Parameters functions set the peak identification cri...

Page 343: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 343 436 Clicking the Library Search Parameters button on the Method Editor Search page displays the following window ...

Page 344: ...es the acceptable retention time range for a peak The default value is 20 seconds When using the default value the window is 10 seconds on either side of the expected retention time in order for the software to make an identification Min RIC Area The area of the intensity of the largest mass fragment of the peak must be above this setpoint Min TIC The area of the intensity of the total ion count f...

Page 345: ...a peak should be considered a single peak or if the peak should be split into two separate peaks Max Width This value is the maximum number of scans per peak which designates the area measurement for peak integration Any peaks with more scans than this value will be disregarded by the software Increasing this number will result in the software accepting broader peaks Min Purity This compares the p...

Page 346: ...with the largest areas will be displayed Keep peaks above When this box is checked only peaks above the desired percent intensity will be displayed Fifteen is generally used as the low end for intensity Maximum NIST Hits This value is the number of matches that will be reported by NIST This section has a Reset button which will reset the entered values to the default settings 15 10 4 Alarm On the ...

Page 347: ... Operating Manual 347 436 2 Enter the desired alarm level into the box with the units The alarm is displayed when any analyte is detected at a concentration above the alarm level To enter in alarm levels for individual analytes see the figure below ...

Page 348: ...ON 348 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 Click Yes to confirm that the alarm level is correct as entered 15 10 5 Edit Options Clicking the Edit box displays the following information about the calibration library ...

Page 349: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 349 436 The Analyte List is displayed ...

Page 350: ...S number the target ion and the predicted retention time In the Standard column either Internal or Analyte is selected If Internal is selected the compound is an internal standard If Analyte is selected the compound is an analyte of interest The Conc concentration column is populated for internal standards It is blank if the compound is an analyte ...

Page 351: ...mber is based upon the closeness of the target ion of the analyte to the closeness of the target ion of the internal standard For instance trichloroethylene has a target ion of 130 The internal standard BPFB_117 has a target ion of 117 and was assigned the number 5 Therefore the analyst would enter 5 into the IS Ref column for trichloroethylene because BPFB_117 is the closest internal standard On ...

Page 352: ...INFICON 352 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual On the Calibration tab the calibration curve for the analyte is displayed See Calibration 370 For information on the Search Parameters tab refer to Peak Search 344 ...

Page 353: ...hod Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 353 436 The Alarm tab allows an alarm level to be entered for each individual compound To enter an alarm 1 Highlight the desired compound 2 Check the Alarm box ...

Page 354: ...R Operating Manual 3 Enter the desired concentration followed by the desired units The Shift RTs option allows the predicted retention time for the highlighted analyte to be shifted by a desired amount of time To shift the retention time 1 Click Shift RTs ...

Page 355: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 355 436 2 The Shift RTs window is displayed 3 Select Add or Subtract from the menu 4 Type in the desired amount of time ...

Page 356: ... 10 6 Template Calibration Files The first column will display the names of the files that were used to create the calibration curve time that the file was saved the concentration of the file and the units 15 10 7 View Reports Clicking the View Reports button will display the Calibration Response Report ...

Page 357: ...fault window that will be displayed is the Internal Standard Calibration Response Table This table will display the file names the area of the peak and the response factor the ratio between the signal produced by the analyte and the quantity of the analyte which produces a signal ...

Page 358: ...l By selecting analyte from the drop down menu the Analyte Standard Calibration Response Table will be displayed The Analyte Standard Calibration Response Table contains the same information as the Internal Standard Calibration Table but pertains to the calibrated analytes ...

Page 359: ...N Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 359 436 Selecting All will display the information contained in the Internal Standard Calibration Report and the Analyte Standard Calibration Report ...

Page 360: ...Report can be viewed by selecting Calibration Report from the drop down menu The Cal Quant Report will display the same information as a Quantitative Report Refer to Reports 210 for more details In the top right corner the peak search parameters are also displayed Refer to Peak Search 344 ...

Page 361: ...INFICON Method Editor 15 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 361 436 15 11 Data Page The Data Page customizes the names and the storage location of the data files for the method ...

Page 362: ...HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 15 11 1 Data File Information Use default filename When checked the method will use a default format for the data filename The default filename is a combination of the method filename the date and the sample run number ...

Page 363: ...ions None A date and time will not be added to the file name Date Only The date will be added to the filename yyyy is the year the data was collected mm is the month the data was collected dd is the day the data was collected Date and Time Both the date and time will be added to the data file name hh is the hour data collection was started mm is the minute data collection was started ss is the sec...

Page 364: ...Removable Drive Data is saved to the USB on the HAPSITE ER as well as to the HAPSITE ER hard drive in the folder directory shown immediately above this check box 15 11 3 Data Display A Manual Response Y number can be entered which will scale the Y axis of the chromatogram to the desired counts If there is not a number in this section the TIC will automatically scale to the largest number ...

Page 365: ...in a text report The method settings can be reviewed in this report before the method is saved 15 13 Method Sequence A series of methods can be configured to run back to back or at timed intervals Follow the instructions below to sequence a method 1 Double click the Method Editor icon 2 If more than one unit is connected to the laptop click on the name of the desired HAPSITE ER ...

Page 366: ... 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 3 Click the HAPSITE Method Sequence option 4 If desired type in a new name for the method Ensure that the file extension ends in xmth 5 Click the button that is highlighted in the figure below ...

Page 367: ...ons on selecting folders refer to Accessing the Data Review Feature 206 7 Select Immediately or Run Button from the drop down menu to start the analysis The Immediately option runs the method as soon as the previous method has finished The Run Button option requires the user to select Run to start the next method 8 Select the timing between sample runs ...

Page 368: ... 30 is entered the second method will run an hour and a half after the first method finishes 10 Select Sleep until to enter a specific time For example if 1 30 is entered the second method will start at 1 30 a m Sleep until uses 24 hour notation 11 Add multiple runs by repeating steps 5 10 Alternately right click and select Duplicate Row ...

Page 369: ...E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 369 436 12 Select Save to save the method 13 Select the desired location for saving the method The method can be saved to the laptop or the HAPSITE ER by clicking the desired option at the top of the window ...

Page 370: ...r appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE as advised in the MSDS of the standard s being used ü Prepare the standards as necessary to achieve the desired concentrations 1 Run each standard separately on HAPSITE ER using the desired method Each standard has its own separate run The method used for HAPSITE ER can be a default method or a custom method created with the Method Editor All other c...

Page 371: ...INFICON Calibration 16 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 371 436 ð Click OK ...

Page 372: ... When every standard has finished running double click the Calibrate icon 4 Selecting the Calibrate function displays a dialog box used to select either an Analyze GC MS method or a Survey method The Select Method First box should remain checked Click OK 5 The Method File window is displayed if the Select Method First box remained checked ...

Page 373: ...n 16 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 373 436 6 If the Select Method First box was unchecked select Browse to select a method file 7 Click Browse under Data Files Select the data file for library template creation ...

Page 374: ...erence to Global or Analyte ð Select Global for standards that contain analytes that have the same concentration This is most common with liquid standards diluted into a liquid ð Select Analyte for standards that contain analytes with different concentrations This is most common with liquid standards that are diluted into a gas 11 If Global is selected enter in the concentration of the standard St...

Page 375: ... the concentrations of 5 ppb 10 ppb and 20 ppb the factor for the 5 ppb data file would be 1 For the 10 ppb 2 would be the factor and for the 20 ppb file 4 would be the factor The concentration of the standard is entered into the concentration column in Step 32 13 Set Peak Search to Search 14 Check Select 15 Click Start 16 All compounds that have been identified by AMDIS will be labeled with a red...

Page 376: ...ing Manual 17 The highlighted compound in the library template corresponds to the peak with the red dotted line 18 Verify that all analytes have a Net Fit greater than 70 by hovering the mouse over the analyte name 19 Verify that the retention times are correct ...

Page 377: ... compounds 22 Delete any duplicate analytes duplicate internal standards or undesired analytes from the template by highlighting the undesired compound and clicking Delete on the laptop keyboard 23 Click Yes to confirm the deletion of the undesired compounds 24 If a compound was not correctly identified type in the correct name Alternately the down arrow next to the compound name can be used to se...

Page 378: ...ally recognizes TRIS and BPFB It automatically enters the concentration from the IS canister into the method for calibration and quantization 26 More than one quant ion can be used from a single internal standard peak For example highlight the second internal standard and right click Select Duplicate Row Then change the name of the internal standard peaks to BPFB_79 and BPFB_117 The quant ion is c...

Page 379: ...dited to delete mass fragments To delete unwanted mass fragments highlight the field and press the delete key Unwanted mass fragments would be those with intensities below 15 unless the fragmentation pattern is not very distinct 29 Save the template by clicking Save Library 30 Enter a library name and a user name ...

Page 380: ...16 Calibration INFICON 380 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 31 Click OK 32 To calibrate the library click Browse and select the desired data files ...

Page 381: ...INFICON Calibration 16 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 381 436 ...

Page 382: ...16 Calibration INFICON 382 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 33 Select Calibrate Library 34 Check all of the data files and click Start under Peak Search ...

Page 383: ...view the curves for each analyte by clicking the Calibration tab 36 Click each analyte to display the corresponding calibration curve The curve should fit the data points The menu provides four curve fit options Linear Linear Forced through the Origin Quadratic and Quadratic Forced through the Origin The RSD of the curve varies depending upon the curve fit selected 37 Verify that the RSD of RF is ...

Page 384: ... the middle of a calibration curve is contrary to established analytical standards Points can be removed from the highest and lowest level of the curve but this will affect the calibration range 39 Click any number in the Conc Ratio to IS column The corresponding point is overlaid with a pink X 40 Use the up and down arrows to select the outlying point ...

Page 385: ...FICON Calibration 16 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 385 436 41 Click Delete If a point was inadvertently deleted the original calibration points can be restored by clicking Restore Initial Record ...

Page 386: ...s missing because it does not meet the peak search criteria the peak search parameters can be adjusted Click Search Settings to adjust all of the compounds at once To adjust individual analytes click View Edit 43 To recalibrate the library with new parameters check the Reset Library box ...

Page 387: ...FICON Calibration 16 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 387 436 44 Verify that the Peak Search is set to Search 45 Repeat Step 16 through Step 41 46 When the method is satisfactory click Save Library ...

Page 388: ...16 Calibration INFICON 388 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 47 Click OK 48 Save the library to the method by clicking Save ...

Page 389: ...INFICON Calibration 16 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 389 436 49 Click OK ...

Page 390: ...16 Calibration INFICON 390 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 16 3 Definition of Terms in the Calibrate Window ...

Page 391: ...ata file name and storage pathway Conc Ref Basis for calculating the concentration Global all analytes are at the same concentration or Analyte analytes are in file at specific concentrations Conc Factor Data file concentration of analytes if Global is selected or concentration multiplier if Analyte is selected Selection If checked file will be processed upon clicking Start Display Displays the ch...

Page 392: ...ild Edit Template the original template will be overwritten by the new search 16 3 4 Analytes Analytes in Library Displays the analytes in the library Analytes in File Displays the analytes in the current display or in the selected file Search Results in File If a search has been performed with Search for Analytes selected a review of the analytes detected in the file is enabled Individual analyte...

Page 393: ...he NIST Search button 3 The identification from the NIST lilbrary will be displayed Shows the analyte number in the library Data Ref Displays the reference to the Data File in which the analyte was found Compound Shows the compound name that is either found in AMDIS found in NIST or assigned by the user for the analyte CAS Shows the Chemical Abstracts Service number for the analyte from the AMDIS ...

Page 394: ...e or internal standard in the displayed file IS Ref Displays the internal standard reference number for analyte quantization CAUTION This field is not used if the concentration flag is set to Global 16 3 6 Extracted Mass Peaks Displays the mass peaks and relative percentages for the selected analyte 16 3 7 Calibration Displays the calibration curve statistics for the selected analyte ...

Page 395: ...ted compound Clear All Erases all entries in the template Clear All Empty Compound Entries Deletes all entries that do not have a compound name associated with them 16 5 ID Unknowns The ID Unknowns function allows the user to determine if all of the peaks in the chromatogram have been identified 1 Double click on the ID Unknowns function 2 Select the type of file 3 Verify that the Select Method Fi...

Page 396: ...16 Calibration INFICON 396 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 6 Click Browse in the Data Files section for the desired data file 7 Select the desired data file ...

Page 397: ...INFICON Calibration 16 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 397 436 8 Click Start to open the Quant Report and the chromatogram ð For information on reading the Quant Report refer to View Reports 356 ...

Page 398: ...e Quant Report 10 If the compound is part of the calibration library ID Unknowns will label the peak with a T 11 If the compound is not part of the calibration library it is necessary to use AMDIS refer to Analyzing Data Using AMDIS 222 or NIST NIST Library Searches 230 to make an identification ...

Page 399: ...ently being calibrated Refer to Method Editor 301 Save Saves the current method Libraries A menu that allows the user to select a previously saved library Save Library Brings up the dialog box to save the library Search Settings Displays the search parameter settings Refer to Peak Search Parameters 243 Unknown Reports By File Displays report by file By Analyte Displays report by analyte 16 6 2 Dat...

Page 400: ... library Analytes in File Displays the analytes in the currently displayed or selected file 16 6 5 Reports Calibration Response Table Report that displays the response factor and curve statistics based on the selected curve type Calibration Report Report that displays the area fit and purity for the calibration standards View Report Displays the selected calibration report Shows the analyte number...

Page 401: ...mber for analyte quantization The field is not used if the concentration flag is set to Global 16 7 Display Function The Display button in the Data Files section of both Calibrate and ID Unknowns shows the chromatogram and spectrum of the selected data file This feature is beneficial when reviewing and revising identifications selecting spectral peaks adding to a library and manually integrating p...

Page 402: ... DC supply to regulate Add a dedicated uninterrupted power supply UPS upstream of the AC DC converter There is a N2 Canister Low error The canister is nearly empty Replace with a new carrier gas canister There is an Internal Standard Canister Low error or Internal Standard Expired error The canister is nearly empty or expired Replace with a new unexpired internal standard gas canister There is sam...

Page 403: ...empty Replace with a new nitrogen carrier gas canister The concentrator is chipped or broken Replace with a concentrator that is in good condition The probe is not recognized by HAPSITE ER but appears to be plugged in into the port The probe is not fully inserted into the port Insert the probe into the port until it clicks into place There are bent or broken pins on the LEMO plug Gently straighten...

Page 404: ... failure There is a MS emission error The NEG ion pump is depleted mass or the spectrometer requires service Please review Vacuum System 26 for details on the vacuum system Attach the unit to the Service Module and pump down for 24 hours See Attaching HAPSITE to the Service Module 406 Perform an autotune with the unit attached to the Service Module If the autotune fails after three tries perform a...

Page 405: ...low through the probe 5 Empty the methanol remaining in the probe line by tipping one end of the probe line downward until all of the methanol drains from the probe line Repeat this procedure to allow the methanol to flush contaminants from the probe line 6 Blow out the probe line with nitrogen to remove any residual methanol that may be left in the probe line Allow the probe to fully dry 7 Reatta...

Page 406: ...e than 250 hours a bakeout can be tried though the results are likely to be limited 17 5 Attaching HAPSITE to the Service Module CAUTION Prior to attaching HAPSITE ER to the Service Module unplug the black NEG cable inside the HAPSITE ER front panel This will ensure that the NEG will not heat when using the Service Module to provide vacuum WARNING Venting HAPSITE ER with a NEG that has not cooled ...

Page 407: ... 2 HAPSITE ER can be electronically attached to the Service Module using the IQ Software or using the HAPSITE ER front panel Refer to the appropriate HAPSITE ER model operating manual for more instruction on front panel usage CAUTION When operating the Service Module the vents must be kept clear to allow free airflow Air flows from right to left through the Service Module to allow cooling of the p...

Page 408: ...ER front panel This will ensure that the NEG will not heat when using the Service Module to provide vacuum 2 Connect HAPSITE ER to the computer using wireless communication on the crossover cable 3 Open IQ Software 4 Click the desired HAPSITE ER sensor icon 5 Double click the Service Module icon 6 The Service Module tab on the HAPSITE Properties window displays 7 Click Attach ...

Page 409: ...ughing Pump will start first then the Turbo Pump will begin as shown on the Turbo Speed Hz line in the figure in step 7 The speed is initially displayed as 0 the increases After clicking Attach the HAPSITE Properties window can be closed ð The procedure typically takes about five minutes to complete While attaching the Attaching Service Module Please Wait message is displayed ...

Page 410: ...cedure is finished the HAPSITE is Attached message is displayed 17 5 2 Attaching HAPSITE to the Service Module Using the HAPSITE Front Panel Controls 1 To avoid running the start up method or AutoTune tap STOP PREPARE 2 If using the push button keys highlight STOP PREPARE with Tap OK SEL ...

Page 411: ...nance 17 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 411 436 3 The SYSTEM IS NOT READY message will appear at the top of the screen 4 Tap the Accessory icon or push the SYSTEM STAT button until the accessory page appears ...

Page 412: ...completed the Service Module Attached message will be displayed Both ATTACH SM and DETACH SM buttons will be grayed out immediately after a successful attach while the system prepares 17 6 Bakeout Procedure A bakeout can be performed with or without the use of the Service Module A bakeout heats the NEG pump to 700 C for a specified length of time The default time setting is two hours Contact INFIC...

Page 413: ...INFICON Maintenance 17 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 413 436 2 Click on the Service button 3 Verify that the settings match the setting displayed below and click Bakeout NEG ...

Page 414: ...tional If the bakeout was unsuccessful a high pressure error will occur 17 6 1 Reactivating the NEG Pump Reactivating the NEG pump requires having the Service Module attached to HAPSITE ER for at least 22 hours This procedure is the same procedure that is used to activate a new NEG pump 1 Click on the Service Module tab of the Properties menu 2 Click on the Service button ...

Page 415: ...FICON Maintenance 17 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 415 436 3 Use the Activate NEG setting below as a guideline However change the HAPSITE ER Pumpdown Time to 180 4 Click the Activate NEG button ...

Page 416: ...17 Maintenance INFICON 416 436 074 471 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 5 At the end of the reactivation the program will detach HAPSITE ER from the Service Module as part of the process ...

Page 417: ...ware only No laptop A 930 261 G6 Laptop with Windows B 930 261 G7 Ruggedized laptop with Windows C 930 262 G6 Laptop with Windows Europe D 930 262 G7 Ruggedized laptop with Windows Europe E 930 263 G6 Laptop with Windows United Kingdom F 930 263 G7 Ruggedized laptop with Windows United Kingdom G 930 264 G6 Laptop with Windows Australia China H 930 264 G7 Ruggedized laptop with Windows Australia Ch...

Page 418: ...SITE Battery Cables 600 1319 G2 Ethernet communication cable crossed black cable 12 ft 930 246 G1 Hot swap cable battery test bracket Kits 930 021 G1 Gasket kit 930 0221 G1 Concentrator tube nut and ferrule kit 10 each 930 022 G1 Tool kit with torque wrench kit 930 0231 G1 Probe nut and ferrule kit 5 each 930 2020 G2 Decontamination cap plug kit 930 705 G1 Sample loop tube kit 930 206 G6 Hand cont...

Page 419: ...as deployment kit 110 liter 930 4611 P1 Extended life carrier gas 110 liter cylinder Internal Standard Canisters 930 433 P6 Canister internal standard gas 6 each 930 433 P12 Canister internal standard gas 12 each 930 433 P24 Canister internal standard gas 24 each Combo Pack Canisters 930 477 P1 Gas combo pack 4 carrier gas and 2 internal standard Chemical Kits 071 747 Air Performance Standard 5 an...

Page 420: ...gh the chromatograph for analysis VOC free nitrogen is the carrier gas for the HAPSITE ER Column The column is a long glass capillary which is lined with a material called the stationary phase with which the analytes interact based on their physical characteristics slowing their flow The degree of this interaction progressively separates the different compounds from one another during elution DAC ...

Page 421: ...roximately 0 145 PSI LCD Liquid crystal display This refers to the display screen on the front panel of the HAPSITE ER Library A user compiled list of compounds which includes both analytes and internal standards if chosen The library keeps information such as the name target ion concentration retention time relative mass intensities and compound specific search parameters if selected Mass calibra...

Page 422: ...concentration level PPT Parts per trillion concentration level Remote power Power supplied to the HAPSITE ER and Headspace sample system either from the Service Module for the HAPSITE ER or external AC 24 V dc converter Resolution These settings in the tune program affect the way the mass spectrometer resolves peaks Increasing the resolution narrows the peaks in that mass range while lowering the ...

Page 423: ...rum Target ion The specific ion mass which will be used for quantification or primary identification of a compound in the library Temperature programmable Software controlled temperature programming that allows the user to reach temperatures from 55 C to 200 C in a controlled ramp Threshold A measure of the amplitude of the background noise of the mass spectrometer This is determined using the Noi...

Page 424: ...CH2 d 0 57 43 86 50 108 05 4 2 Butanone CH3COCH2CH3 0 63 43 58 69 78 93 3 cis 1 2 Dichloroethylene CClH CClH 0 73 96 99 540 59 0 Chloroform CHCl3 0 78 83 69 67 66 3 1 3 5Tris trifluoromethyl benzene C6H3 CF3 3 e 0 96 Note 1 729 81 7 1 2 Dichloroethane CClH2CClH2 e 0 98 64 69 107 06 2 1 1 1 Trichloroethane CCl3CH3 1 07 97 99 71 55 6 Benzene C6H6 1 22 78 69 71 43 2 Carbon Tetrachloride CCl4 1 26 117...

Page 425: ... 122 117 108 90 7 Bromopentafluorobenzene C6BrF5 5 59 Note 2 344 4 7 Ethyl Benzene CH3CH2C6H5 5 91 91 79 100 41 4 Bromoform CHBr3 i 6 24 173 167 75 25 2 m Xylene C6H4 CH3 2 i 6 35 106 117 1330 20 7 p Xylene C6H4 CH3 2 i 6 35 106 117 1330 20 7 Styrene C6H5CH CH2 7 25 104 117 100 42 5 o Xylene C6H4 CH3 2 j 7 52 91 79 1330 20 7 1 1 2 2 Tetrachloroethane CHCl2CHCl2 j 7 52 83 79 79 34 5 Note 1 69 75 99...

Page 426: ...ider in acquiring preparing and handling gaseous standard calibration mixtures These can be organized in three groups 1 How to establish the desired concentrations of the required compounds See How to Establish the Desired Concentrations 426 2 Correct delivery of the mix to the inlet of the HAPSITE ER See Correct Delivery of the Mix to the Inlet of the HAPSITE 428 3 Gas cylinder safety contaminati...

Page 427: ...rtified concentrations in each cylinder mixture will generally be stable at room temperature conditions for about six months The selected gas supplier should be able to advise about the reactivity of the compounds needed and the materials of cylinder construction to provide the best long term stability of the concentration The supplier will recommend the use of stainless steel regulators with stai...

Page 428: ...stem This is probably the most economic route for labs which must frequently do multi concentration re calibrations for known VOC mixtures 3 Environics 202 429 5040 4 Alltech 800 255 8324 21 1 2 Correct Delivery of the Mix to the Inlet of the HAPSITE HAPSITE ER is designed to draw samples at atmospheric pressure Internal standard gas is mixed with the sample in a ratio which is dependent on the fl...

Page 429: ... are not designed to be pressurized Alternatively a bag can be filled by delivery of a set volume of the diluent gas via a mass flow meter then adding a set volume of the certified cylinder VOC gas mix followed by mixing to homogeneity in the bag to obtain the proper dilution A 12 liter Tedlar bag will allow about 60 HAPSITE ER samplings of the contents between refills The use of properly filled T...

Page 430: ...e available in the vicinity of where the cylinders are normally used for moving them and replacing empty cylinders Gas cylinders should never be transported with the regulator attached Tedlar bags may be cleaned for reuse or replaced with new bags To clean a Tedlar bag for use with different VOC s or concentrations partially fill with VOC free N2 or VOC free air heat it to 40 50 C by wrapping the ...

Page 431: ...71 P1E HAPSITE ER Operating Manual 431 436 ppmv in a 40 liter Tedlar bag Larger Tedlar bags are available but convenience in regular handling and the possibility of target compound adsorption on the larger interior surface area may be matters of concern ...

Page 432: ...ved from the HAPSITE ER before shipping as their weight under the shock loads of shipment will damage the respective instrument They will require their own packaging for shipment The computer if required at the remote site should be hand carried NEG Pumps can be easily shipped in the box in which they are received A NEG Pump installed in HAPSITE ER will not be damaged by shipment WARNING When ship...

Page 433: ... and for instructions on filling out the form see below In filling out the form it is important to be precise In the Transport Details box firmly cross out the term Cargo Aircraft Only To the right of the box cross out the term Radioactive The Proper Shipping Name and UN or ID NO are either Nitrogen Compressed UN 1066 or Compressed Gases n o s UN 1956 respectively Bromo pentafluorobenzene Nitrogen...

Page 434: ...y nitrogen The amount of the organic internal standards compounds is 50 ppm and 100 ppm To discard the canisters simply discharge them outdoors by inserting any small point into the valve Once they are empty they can be disposed of as aluminum scrap WARNING When discharging the canisters point them away from people and stand upwind of the discharge Whenever possible discharge canisters into a hood...

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