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Safety Practices 

 

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WARNING 

Lethal voltages are present at certain areas within the instrument. 
Installation and internal maintenance of the instrument should 
only be performed by a PerkinElmer service engineer or similarly 
authorized and trained person. When the instrument is connected to 
line power, opening the instrument covers is likely to expose live 
parts. Even when the power switch is off, high voltages can still be 
present. Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if 
the instrument has been disconnected from all voltage sources. 

The instrument must be correctly connected to a suitable electrical supply. The supply must 
have a correctly installed protective conductor (earth ground) and must be installed or 
checked by a qualified electrician before connecting the instrument.  

 

WARNING 

Any interruption of the protective conductor (earth ground) inside or 
outside the instrument or disconnection of the protective conductor terminal 
is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is 
prohibited. 

When working with the instrument: 

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Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources before opening it for any adjustment, 

replacement, maintenance, or repair. If afterwards, the opened instrument must be 
operated for further adjustment, maintenance, or repair, this must only be done by a 
PerkinElmer Service engineer.  

•

 

Whenever it is possible that the instrument is no longer electrically safe for use, make 

the instrument inoperative and secure it against any unauthorized or unintentional 
operation. The electrical safety of the instrument is likely to be impaired if, for example, 
the instrument shows visible damage, has been subjected to prolonged storage under 
unfavorable conditions, or has been subjected to severe stress during transportation.  

Summary of Contents for clarus 500 gc

Page 1: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...a particular purpose PerkinElmer shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material Copyright Information This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or translated into any ...

Page 3: ...als 31 WEEE Instructions for PerkinElmer Products 32 Preparing Your Laboratory 33 Chapter Overview 35 Preparing the Laboratory 36 Clarus 500 GC Requirements 39 Pre Installation Checklist 44 Installing the Clarus 500 GC 45 Install the Autosampler 47 Remove the Encoder Protector Block 48 Install the Autosampler Tower 49 Install the Autosampler Tower Cover 53 Install the Syringe Cover 55 Connecting t...

Page 4: ...he ElCD 91 Connect the ElCD Control Unit to the ElCD Components 93 Connect the ElCD Solvent System 95 Make the ElCD PID Series Connection 97 Check the Calibration 100 Install the NPD Bead Assembly 101 PPC Restrictor Information 107 Index 111 ...

Page 5: ...Introduction 1 ...

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Page 7: ...ion of your laboratory needed for the Clarus 500 GC laboratory requirements for the instrument are reviewed in this chapter Chapter 4 Installing the Clarus 500 GC Information on connecting the Clarus 500 GC is provided Chapter 5 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply Information on connecting the gases and electrical supply to the system is provided Chapter 6 Connecting the Accessories Informa...

Page 8: ... additional significant information that is provided with some procedures CAUTION We use the term CAUTION to inform you about situations that could result in serious damage to the instrument or other equipment Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one WARNING We use the term WARNING to inform you about situations that could result in personal injury to yourself or other persons ...

Page 9: ...ons industrial scientific and medical ISM apparatus are present heavy inductive or capacitive loads are frequently switched currents and associated magnetic fields are high These are the major contributors to the industrial electromagnetic environment and as such distinguish the industrial from other environments The instrument is not intended for connection to a public mains network supplying res...

Page 10: ...Introduction 10 Warning Signs on the Instrument Alternating current Protective conductor terminal Off position of the main power source On position of the main power source Warning hot surface ...

Page 11: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 11 Warning risk of electric shock Warning refer to accompanying documents ...

Page 12: ...Introduction 12 Label locations on instrument ...

Page 13: ...Safety Practices 2 ...

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Page 15: ...trictly follow the instructions provided The Clarus 500 GC should be used in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual If used otherwise the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired Generic Warnings Before installing or operating the Clarus 500 GC read the following information concerning hazards and potential hazards You should ensure that anyone involved with installa...

Page 16: ...s displayed INSTRUMENT SHUTDOWN xxx THERM RUNAWAY where xxx is the heated zone Call your PerkinElmer Representative Instrument shutdown also occurs if there is a PRT Platinum Resistance Thermometer or MPU Micro Processor Unit failure In these cases the following error message is displayed INSTRUMENT SHUTDOWN xxx PRT ERROR where xxx is the failed zone Call your PerkinElmer Representative ...

Page 17: ...ocation is to be cleared of any dirt and dust to prevent their entry into the instrument s interior which could cause a negative effect on performance Be sure that the power line voltage of the Clarus 500 GC corresponds to the voltage used in your laboratory Never remove the side panels of the Clarus 500 GC without shutting down the instrument and disconnecting the instrument power cord from line ...

Page 18: ...ely between 5 C and 40 C 41 F and 104 F Ambient relative humidity is 20 to 80 non condensing Operating altitude is in the range of 0 to 2 000 m WARNING The Clarus 500 GC is not designed for operation in an explosive environment Installation Category The Clarus 500 GC is able to withstand transient overvoltage according to Installation Category II as defined in EN IEC 61010 1 Pollution Degree The C...

Page 19: ...cedure and complete the certificate which is available on the PerkinElmer public website http las perkinelmer com OneSource decontamination htm Follow the Decontamination of Instrumentation and Associated Sub assemblies procedure and complete the Certificate of Decontamination The certificate is used to certify the decontamination process was completed before equipment can be returned to PerkinElm...

Page 20: ...tains protective circuitry Contact PerkinElmer Service before performing any AC line tests WARNING Connect the GC to an AC line power outlet that has a protective ground connection To ensure satisfactory and safe operation of the GC it is essential that the protective ground conductor the green yellow lead of the line power cord is connected to a true electrical ground Any interruption of the prot...

Page 21: ...nd rating Servicing on the GC is to be performed only by a PerkinElmer service representative or similarly trained and authorized person CAUTION To ensure adequate cooling of the instrument electronics do not obstruct the gap at the base of the GC and leave at least a 6 inch clearance between instruments Ensure that the power cord is correctly wired and that the ground leads of all electrical unit...

Page 22: ...the instrument WARNING Any interruption of the protective conductor earth ground inside or outside the instrument or disconnection of the protective conductor terminal is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited When working with the instrument Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources before opening it for any adjustment replacement maintenance or re...

Page 23: ... 23 Moving the Clarus 500 GC The Clarus 500 GC weighs 53 5 kg 118 lb Improper lifting can cause injury to the back If the instrument must be moved we recommend that at least two people carefully lift the instrument in order to move it ...

Page 24: ...ins a maximum of 15 mCi of Nickel 63 Ni 63 a radioactive material Your possession and use of this detector is governed by 10 C F R Section 31 5 which is reproduced in Appendix I Under the provisions of that regulation you are deemed a General Licensee Your possession and use of the detector cell may also be regulated by the state where you are located The requirements of state regulatory agencies ...

Page 25: ...eported by you to the Regional Office Inspection and Enforcement U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reporting Radiation Incidents Theft or Loss Please read Regulation 10 C F R Section 20 2201 and 20 2202 These describe your duties should the radioactive material Ni 63 in the ECD cell be lost stolen or released or should any person be exposed to radiation Other ECD Requirements Regulation 10 C F R S...

Page 26: ...one keeping or using radioactive materials Application should be made to any one of the following governing bodies ENGLAND Department of the Environment Queen Anne s Chambers Tothill Street London SW1H 9J4 SCOTLAND Scottish Development Department 21 Hill Street Edinburgh EH2 3J4 WALES Welsh Office Cathay s Park Cardiff CF1 3NG NORTHERN Ministry of Development IRELAND Parliament Building Storemont ...

Page 27: ...otometric Detectors FPD use hydrogen as fuel If the hydrogen is turned on without a column attached to the injector and detector fittings inside the oven hydrogen could diffuse into the oven creating the possibility of an explosion To avoid possible injury DO NOT TURN ON THE HYDROGEN UNLESS A COLUMN IS ATTACHED AND ALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN LEAK TESTED Before disconnecting a column make certain that th...

Page 28: ...he gas Storing Gas Cylinders Review the following precautions with the customer to ensure the safe use and storage of gas cylinders Cylinders should be stored in accordance with the regulations and standards applicable to the customer s locality state and country When cylinders are stored indoors in storage rooms the storage room should be well ventilated and dry Ensure that the ventilation is ade...

Page 29: ...hings will not be dropped on them Take care not to kink or stress the gas lines For safety cylinders should be firmly clamped in position If it becomes necessary to move the cylinders do so with a suitable hand truck after insuring that the container cap is secured and the cylinder is properly fastened to the hand truck Use only regulators tubing and hose connectors approved by an appropriate regu...

Page 30: ...tempting to store use or dispose of the reagents Comply with all federal state and local laws related to chemical storage handling and disposal You must work under a suitable hood when handling and mixing certain chemicals The room in which you work must have proper ventilation and a waste collection system Always wear appropriate safety attire full length laboratory coat protective glasses gloves...

Page 31: ...nance of equipment and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained per IEC 1010 1 Operator Person operating equipment for its intended purpose per IEC 1010 1 OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration United States ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health United Kingdom ...

Page 32: ...ective means of protecting the customer s environment Requirements for waste collection reuse recycling and recovery programs vary by regulatory authority at your location Contact your local responsible body e g your laboratory manager or authorized representative for information regarding applicable disposal regulations Contact PerkinElmer at the web site listed below for information specific to ...

Page 33: ...Preparing Your Laboratory 3 ...

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Page 35: ...llowing checklist need to be considered when preparing the laboratory for the instrument Environmental Conditions Exhaust Vent Requirements if required Laboratory Space Requirements Cooling Water Requirements if required Electrical Requirements Pneumatic Requirements if required ...

Page 36: ...erature should be controlled at 20 2 C The environment should be relatively dust free to avoid sample and instrument contamination problems Free of excessive vibration The Clarus 500 GC has been designed for indoor use Do not use the instrument in an area where explosion hazards may exist Exhaust Vent Requirements Exhaust venting is important for the following reasons It protects laboratory person...

Page 37: ...en smooth stainless steel tubing is used elbows must be used to turn corners These elbows should turn at a centerline radius of 150mm with a maximum bend angle of 45 degrees to reduce friction losses and the number of elbows should be minimized Additional recommendations on the venting system include the following items Make sure the duct casting is installed using fireproof construction Route duc...

Page 38: ...to the blower inlet causes a loss in efficiency Provide make up air in the same quantity as is exhausted by the system An airtight lab will cause an efficiency loss in the exhaust system Ensure that the system is drawing properly by using an air flow meter Equip the blower with a pilot light located near the instrument to indicate to the operator when the blower is on ...

Page 39: ... interfaced to a computer Bench Space The laboratory bench should be sturdy enough to support the full weight of the GC as well as additional equipment i e computer Expect the total weight of the GC and accessory equipment to be at least 91 kg 200 lb Allow a minimum clearance of 10 2 cm 4 in on each side 15 2 cm 6 in at the rear of the GC and 137 2 cm 54 in at the top of the GC If this is not poss...

Page 40: ...ammable explosive toxic caustic or corrosive vapors or gases and should be relatively free of dust The ambient laboratory temperature should be between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F with a relative humidity between 20 and 80 with no condensation The GC will operate safely between 5 C and 40 C 41 F and 104 F Electrical Power Requirements Installation Category Statement This instrument is able to with...

Page 41: ...30 VAC outlet at 10 A minimum is required for the GC Additional equipment such as computers and printers should be connected per their specifications Safety Requirements Gas Cylinders and Gas Delivery Lines All gas cylinders should be firmly clamped to a suitable surface Care must be taken not to kink or overstress the gas delivery lines Hydrogen Ensure that all hydrogen lines and connections are ...

Page 42: ...ltered through a moisture filter and a de oxo filter Gas delivery pressure to the GC should be 60 90 psig 414 621 kPa Air A number 1A 200 ft3 gas cylinder of compressed air or an air compressor can be used All air should be filtered through a moisture filter Do NOT use Breathing Air When using manual pneumatics gas delivery pressure to the GC must not exceed 30 psi 207 kPa If this is not possible ...

Page 43: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 43 Sample Preparation Requirements Customer Responsibility ...

Page 44: ..._____________________ SPO ____________________________________________ Installation Requirements OK Needs Prior to Installation Lab Space Requirements Instrument Lab Space Requirements Peripherals Environmental Requirements Power Requirements Safety Requirements Gas Requirements Sample Preparation Customer Responsibility Computer Configuration Miscellaneous ...

Page 45: ...Installing the Clarus 500 GC 4 ...

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Page 47: ... This section describes how to install the autosampler tower the autosampler tower cover and the autosampler syringe The autosampler tower and the tower cover are shipped together in one box The autosampler tray is installed in the Clarus 500 GC at the factory ...

Page 48: ...nt Before you install the autosampler tower onto your Clarus 500 GC you must remove the encoder protector block from the tower disk assembly To remove the encoder protector block 1 Carefully remove the autosampler tower from the shipping box 2 The piece of foam on top of the tower is the encoder protector block Carefully slide the block straight out from the tower disk CAUTION Do not twist the blo...

Page 49: ...harness through the autosampler stop which is part of the tower base The harness should be fitted carefully into the hole in the autosampler base assembly see Note below NOTE You may find it easier to feed the wires a few at a time The two yellow tie wraps on this harness indicate the portion of the harness that needs to be fed to the tower Only one yellow tie wrap should be visible at the autosam...

Page 50: ...re 1 Installing the autosampler tower 4 Connect the two harness connectors to the tower interface P C board Plug the large connector into J2 and the small connector into J1 see Figure 2 These connectors are keyed and connect only one way ...

Page 51: ...ower frame using the cable clamp attached to the harness Attach the cable clamp and the harness ground wire to the underside of the casting as shown in Figure 3 using the screw provided Make sure the harness is routed correctly before you tighten the screw or you may have difficulty installing the autosampler tower cover NOTE There are two holes in the autosampler tower frame casting in the area t...

Page 52: ...Installing the Clarus 500 GC 52 7 The screw is already attached to the casting Use a long Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw then attach the cable clamp Figure 3 Securing the harness to the tower ...

Page 53: ...inside the cover with the sides of the tower see Figure 5 3 Pull the sides of the cover away from the tower frame just enough to slide the cover tabs onto the two screws 4 Tighten the two screws Verify that the cover door opens and closes freely and that it locks when closed If not realign the cover until the door locks when closed NOTE If the door is hitting the door sensor loosen the two screws ...

Page 54: ...Installing the Clarus 500 GC 54 Figure 5 on the following page shows how to install the autosampler tower cover onto the tower Figure 5 Installing the autosampler tower cover ...

Page 55: ...is is called the Park position see Figure 6 Figure 6 The autosampler tower in the Park position CAUTION Always handle the syringe with extreme care Be careful not to bend the needle Before installing the syringe pull some solvent up into the barrel to moisten the mechanism NOTE Use only syringes sold by PerkinElmer for the Clarus 500 GC Syringe plungers are not interchangeable from one syringe to ...

Page 56: ...osition as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 Lifting and turning the plunger cap handle 3 Insert the syringe needle through the bottom of the carriage assembly and use your finger to carefully guide the needle through the hole in the needle guide see Figure 8 CAUTION Be careful not to bend the needle when inserting it into the hole in the needle guide ...

Page 57: ...s into place This will lock the syringe plunger into place 5 Hold the syringe nut with one thumb and with your other thumb turn the carriage thumbscrew counterclockwise to tighten it see Figure 8 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE THUMBSCREW 6 Carefully guide the needle into the needle locator in the center of the vial locator as you tighten the thumbscrew see Figure 8 Your autosampler is now installed ...

Page 58: ...Installing the Clarus 500 GC 58 ...

Page 59: ...Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 5 ...

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Page 61: ...entire contents of a compressed gas cylinder It is not necessary for PPC units 2 If your Clarus 500 GC is equipped with a TCD and you are operating more than one GC from the same carrier gas tank and or operating the TCD at high sensitivity install an additional single stage regulator 0 90 psig before you install the gas to the TCD 3 If your Clarus 500 GC is equipped with an ECD you can control th...

Page 62: ... in to 1 8 in reducer P N 0990 3212 between the snubber and the regulator NOTE PerkinElmer offers a fixed 30 psig stainless steel diaphragm regulator P N N610 1473 for use with manual pneumatics configurations This provides a second stage of regulation between the tank and the needle valves on the manual pneumatics version Clarus 500 GC Figure 9 Connecting a hydrogen snubber 4 Cut a length of 1 8 ...

Page 63: ... ferrules into the end fitting of a suitable line filter see Table 1 and insert the other end into the regulator outlet fitting or the end fitting of the hydrogen snubber 7 Insert the tubing into the fitting so that the tubing bottoms firmly then tighten the nut turn past finger tight 8 Cut a piece of 1 8 in copper tubing long enough to connect the filter to the Clarus 500 GC To allow for future i...

Page 64: ...N930 1179 PID Hydrocarbon Trap N930 1192 Oxygen Filter N930 1179 if capillary column is used ElCD Hydrocarbon Trap N930 1192 Oxygen Filter N930 1179 if capillary column is used Molecular Sieve N930 1193 Charcoal N930 1192 There is a combination filter system that contains an Oxygen Filter Oxygen Indicator and a Moisture Trap Its Part No is N930 6002 Install a tee fitting on the carrier gas line fo...

Page 65: ...as line is connected to the manual pneumatics bulkhead the gas would flow into the Clarus 500 GC itself This must especially be avoided with the hydrogen gas 1 Make a tubing strain relief by forming an approximate 3 in diameter loop in the tubing so that it is approximately 3 in from the end of the tubing closest to the Clarus 500 GC as shown in Figure 11 Make this strain relief on all gas lines F...

Page 66: ...00 GC bulkhead for the gas that you are connecting Be sure the tubing bottoms out firmly in the fitting then tighten the nut turn past finger tight Figure 12 shows the manual pneumatics bulkhead and PPC bulkheads on the back of the Clarus 500 GC M U make up gas CARR carrier gas and HYD and H2 hydrogen gas ...

Page 67: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 67 Figure 12 Location of the Clarus 500 GC bulkheads on the rear panel ...

Page 68: ...either a gas leak check solution of 50 isopropyl alcohol in water or an electronic leak detector Check for leaks indicated by bubbles at each connection CAUTION Do not use a soap solution to check for gas leaks It could contaminate the system 3 To check a hydrogen or air cylinder for leaks set the regulator to 30 psig for manual pneumatics and for PPC systems between 60 and 90 psig for H2 and betw...

Page 69: ...y important when using hydrogen gas NOTE For Clarus 500 GC s that have a combination of both PPC and manual pneumatics set the detector gas delivery pressure between 60 and 90 psig and install the fixed 30 psig stainless steel diaphragm regulator P N N610 1473 behind the Clarus 500 GC for the manual pneumatics detector gases The manual pneumatics bulkhead always contains Swagelok nuts in all six l...

Page 70: ...d by PPC and the detectors could be controlled by manual pneumatics The following nine figures show the connections for the injectors and detectors to either the PPC or the manual pneumatics bulkheads The connections for a PPC system are indicated by solid lines and the connections for manual pneumatics are indicated by dashed lines ...

Page 71: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 71 Figure 13 TCD in Channel B rear channel with one packed injector ...

Page 72: ...g argon methane or nitrogen as the carrier gas with one injector NOTE If you are using the ECD with a capillary column at low flows 5 mL min or less you can plumb the injector with helium and the make up line with argon methane or nitrogen Helium is the preferred carrier for capillary columns ...

Page 73: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 73 Figure 15 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A and ECD in Channel B using nitrogen as the carrier gas with two injectors ...

Page 74: ...Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 74 Figure 16 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A using helium or nitrogen as the carrier gas with one injector ...

Page 75: ...methane or nitrogen carrier gas with two injectors NOTE If you are using the ECD with a capillary column at low flows 5 mL min or less you can plumb the injector with helium and the make up line with argon methane or nitrogen Helium is the preferred carrier gas for capillary columns The FID NPD and FPD do not require make up gas ...

Page 76: ...Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 76 Figure 18 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A TCD in Channel B with two packed injectors ...

Page 77: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 77 Figure 19 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A PID in Channel B with two packed injectors ...

Page 78: ...Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 78 Figure 20 ECD in Channel A ElCD in Channel B with two packed injectors ...

Page 79: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 79 Figure 21 ECD in Channel A PID ElCD in Channel B with two packed injectors ...

Page 80: ...N2 tank Make sure the tank provides a liquid delivery pressure of 20 30 psig 2 Connect the large nut on one end of the LN2 supply tubing P N N600 0403 to the 1 2 in pipe to 1 4 in Swagelok reducer labeled LIQUID on the LN2 tank by turning the nut clockwise until it is finger tight To provide a leak free connection tighten the nut an additional half turn with a large adjustable wrench 3 Connect the...

Page 81: ... with a large adjustable wrench 3 Connect the 1 4 in nut on the other end of the tubing to the 1 4 in union on the rear of the Clarus 500 GC by turning the nut clockwise until it is finger tight To provide a leak free connection place a 9 16 in wrench on the nut and a 1 2 in wrench on the bulkhead fitting then tighten the nut an addition half turn WARNING The CO2 supply system contains liquid CO2 ...

Page 82: ...Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 82 Figure 22 Connecting the CO2 or LN2 supply ...

Page 83: ...necting the Clarus 500 GC to Line Power in the U S To connect the Clarus 500 GC to line power in the U S simply plug the power cord into the proper AC outlet see Table 2 Connecting the Clarus 500 GC to Line Power Outside the U S To connect the Clarus 500 GC to line power outside the U S connect a properly grounded plug to the power cord and change the wiring on the AC Distribution P C board as des...

Page 84: ...Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 84 Table 2 Plugs Used in Different Countries ...

Page 85: ... that the brown wire from the line filter is connected to E1 that the blue wire from the line filter is connected to E2 and that the yellow green wire is connected to E3 on the AC Distribution P C board see Figure 23 4 Make sure that a 10 A Slow Blow fuse is installed in the F3 fuse holder and a wire is soldered across the contacts of the F3 fuse holder to short this connection 5 Replace the right...

Page 86: ... 3 Verify that the brown wire from the line filter is connected to E1 that the blue wire from the line filter is connected to E2 and that the green yellow wire is connected to E3 on the AC Distribution P C board see Figure 23 4 Cut and remove the wire that is used as a jumper across the F3 fuse holder Make sure that the 10 A Slow Blow fuse remains installed in the F3 fuse holder 5 Replace the righ...

Page 87: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 87 Figure 23 AC Distribution P C board connections for countries that use single phase or two phase power ...

Page 88: ...Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 88 ...

Page 89: ...Connecting the Accessories 6 ...

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Page 91: ...wing procedures Connect the EICD Control Unit to the EICD Components Connect the EICD solvent system Make the EICD PID series connection Check the calibration If necessary convert the EICD Control Unit line voltage setting to 230 V operation Refer to the procedure described in the Tremetrics Instruction Manual that is shipped with the Control Unit WARNING Never operate the Control Unit at an incor...

Page 92: ...Connecting the Accessories 92 Figure 24 ElCD Control Unit front panel ...

Page 93: ...5 Connection diagram of the ElCD Control Unit to ElCD components 1 Plug the connector on the end of the Reactor Cable Assembly into the ElCD s Reactor Connector on the rear panel of the Control Unit 2 Connect the Conductivity Cell Drive Cable and the Signal Cable to the following connectors on the Control Unit rear panel Connect the Drive Cable red lead to CELL DRIVE and the black lead to SIG COM ...

Page 94: ...ier Cable Assembly to connector J2 on the ElCD amplifier board that is installed in the Clarus 500 GC and at the other end of the cable connect the red lead to 10V FS and the black lead to SIG COM on the Control Unit rear panel top two connectors 5 Connect the solenoid vent valve cable to TE3 J20 on the main board in the Clarus 500 GC electronics compartment behind the right side panel 6 Secure al...

Page 95: ...nd follow the procedure below The lines have been connected to the detector assembly at the Clarus 500 in the factory These lines have been dressed to the back of the unit 1 At the back of the ElCD Control Unit connect the output of the pump the elbow fitting on the left side of the pump to the top of the ion exchange tube The ion exchange tube is inside the solvent reservoir ...

Page 96: ...rvoir to the fitting on the right side of the pump 3 Connect the top of the ElCD reactor tube to the Conductivity Cell 4 Place the drain tubing from the bottom of the Conductivity Cell into the solvent reservoir Figure 28 Solvent Delivery System Connections ...

Page 97: ...to the ElCD Try to use the shortest possible length approximately 12 inches 2 nsert a 1 16 in column nut and a 1 16 in graphite Vespel ferrule P N 0992 0301 over one end of the cut fused silica tubing Make sure the tapered end of the ferrule faces the nut as shown below Figure 29 Placing a 1 16 in nut and graphite ferrule over the fused silica line 3 Cut about 1 cm 3 8 inch from the end of the fus...

Page 98: ...t CAUTION To avoid contaminating the system make sure the nut does not come into contact with the mark on the fused silica tubing 6 Connect the fused silica tubing to the ElCD fitting inside the oven as follows a Insert this end of the fused silica tubing into the ElCD fitting Slide the nut up to the ElCD and turn it until it is fingertight b Push the fused silica tubing into the ElCD fitting unti...

Page 99: ...l not need it c Insert the nut and a 1 16 inch graphite Vespel ferrule P N 0992 0301 over the free end of the fused silica tubing d Insert the end of the fused silica tubing into the union until it bottoms Slide the nut up to the union and tighten it fingertight e Using two 1 4 in wrenches tighten the nut only until the fused silica tubing cannot be pulled out of the ElCD fitting Do not overtighte...

Page 100: ... right of SOLVENT FLOW until 60 appears 3 Start the flow by setting the switch to the right of SOLVENT FLOW to the On position 4 Measure the solvent flow at the exit of the Conductivity Cell and adjust the SOLVENT FLOW until you get 0 8 mL min 5 Allow the ElCD to equilibrate at 0 8 mL min for 4 to 5 hours 6 Check the CALIBRATE display It should indicate 2000 20 7 If the CALIBRATE display does not ...

Page 101: ...urled ring on the NPD collector assembly Then remove the collector assembly CAUTION You may find it easier to first remove the coaxial cable from the collector assembly before you remove the collector assembly 4 Remove the screw that secures the bead transformer assembly to the top of the Clarus 500 GC oven 5 Plug the bead assembly P N N612 0092 into the connector on the bead transformer The conne...

Page 102: ...in on the detector body before you set up and run the NPD Figure 32 Exploded view of the Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector Connect a Recorder or Integrator This section describes how to connect an optional recorder or integrator to the Clarus 500 GC To connect either one of these devices use the following procedure ...

Page 103: ...driver You will then be able to lift the entire cover up and have access to the recorder or integrator 3 To connect a recorder or integrator to Channel A connect the ground lead of the device to TB1 13 and the positive lead of the device to TB1 14 Make sure you route the wires around the strain relief posts as shown in Figure 34 4 To connect a recorder or integrator to Channel B connect the ground...

Page 104: ...normally open contact is closed for 1 sec when a run is started EXT READY TB1 5 6 TB1 6 is signal TB1 5 is ground External Ready In The Clarus 500 GC requires that these contacts be shorted together to become ready and is shipped with a link across them When using an external device such as an integrator remove the link and wire the device to provide a contact closure indicating the Ready state Th...

Page 105: ...Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 105 Figure 34 Routing recorder integrator wires around the strain relief posts ...

Page 106: ...Connecting the Accessories 106 ...

Page 107: ...PPC Restrictor Information 7 ...

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Page 109: ... Red 3 mL min 3 Yellow 10 mL min 4 Black 30 mL min 5 Green 100 mL min 6 Blue 300 mL min Restrictors for Carrier Gas Control Injector Restrictor Number Helium Flow mL min with a 90 psig inlet pressure and a 10 psig drop across the restrictor Packed 4 std 30 Split Splitless or PSS 6 std 300 Split Splitless or PSS 4 acc 30 POC 3 std 10 POC 2 acc 3 ...

Page 110: ... inlet pressure between 60 and 90 psig Detector Gas Restrictor Number Nominal Flow Required mL min FID Air 6 450 FID Hydrogen 4 45 NPD Air 5 100 NPD Hydrogen 1 2 FPD Air 5 90 FPD Hydrogen 4 75 ECD Argon Methane 4 30 ECD Nitrogen 4 30 TCD Helium 4 30 TCD Hydrogen 3 30 ElCD Hydrogen 3 25 ...

Page 111: ...of Warnings 31 Hazardous 30 Compressed gases safety practices 27 Conventions Notes cautions and warnings 8 text 8 E ECD cell failure 25 damage 25 labels 24 purchasers 24 reporting radioactive exposure 25 reporting theft or losses 25 testing for radioactive leaks 25 U K regulations 26 EICD Connections 91 EICD Solvent System Connections 95 Electrical Power connections 83 Electrical Safety 20 Electri...

Page 112: ...onditions 36 exhaust vent 36 R Radioactive exposure reporting 25 Recorder connection 102 Requirements electrical power 40 environmental 40 gas 42 laboratory space 39 safety 41 Restrictors 109 carrier gas control 109 detector gas control 110 S Safety chemical use 30 compressed gases 27 ECD Radioactive Hazards 24 electrical 21 generic warnings 15 heated zones 16 high voltage 20 moving the GC 23 ther...

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