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Adding Modules
Adding a NPD Detector Module
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TRACE 1300 and TRACE 1310 Hardware Manual
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b. Using a T20 Torxhead screwdriver, unscrew and remove the two captive fixing
screws.
c.
Keeping the dummy module flap cover open, lift up the module from its seat in the
injector/detector housing. Place the dummy module on a clean surface.
d. Remove the gas block plug from the gas connections by unscrewing its fixing screw
using a T20 Torxhead screwdriver. See
.
Figure 451.
Detector Gas Block Plug
7. Open the front door of the GC.
8. Plug the detector module into the main frame.
a.
Open the module flap cover.
b. Keeping the module flap cover open, place the detector module in its seat. Be sure to
insert the 25-pin male connector on the bottom of the module into the 25-pin
female connector on the detector seat of the detector housing.
c.
Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to tighten the three captive fixing screws without
overtightening.
d. Close the module flap cover.
Gas Connections Without Gas Block Plug
Gas Block Plug on Detector Seat
O-rings
WARNING
Make sure all the four o-rings are placed into their seats on the gas
connection. See
.
Do not install the module if the o-rings are missing.
ATTENTION
To maintain the correct alignment the screws must be tightened in turn.
Tighten each screw only a small amount before moving to the next screw. Repeat until all
are secure.
