TS 450 Hardware 31715002 TRACE 1300 Series GC Manual

2016-05-17

• Contents
• Preface
  • About Your System
  • Power Rating
  • Contacting Us
  • Related Documentation
  • Safety Alerts and Important Information
    • Special Notices
    • Safety Symbols and Signal Words
  • Instrument Markings and Symbols
  • Hydrogen Safety Precautions
    • Using Hydrogen with TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
    • Hydrogen Connection Guidelines
    • Purchasing Hydrogen
    • Properly Storing Hydrogen
    • Hydrogen Safety Codes, Standards and References
    • Hazardous Substances Precautions
    • Venting Toxic Gases
  • Liquid Nitrogen Safety Precautions
  • Carbon Dioxide Safety Precautions
• Installation
  • Positioning the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
  • Installing the External Accessories
  • Installing the Injector and Detector Modules
    • Installing an Injector Module
    • Installing a Detector Module
  • Making the Gas Supply Plumbing Connections
    • Testing for Leaks
  • Connecting the Oven Cryogenic System
    • Oven Cryo System with Carbon Dioxide Connection
    • Oven Cryo System with Liquid Nitrogen Connection
  • Connecting the PTV/PTVBKF Cryogenic System
    • PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System with Carbon Dioxide Connection
    • PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System with Liquid Nitrogen Connection
  • Coupling to a Mass Spectrometer
    • Making the Duct to Couple with an ISQ Series, TSQ 8000 Series, DSQ II, or ITQ Mass Spectrometer
    • Making the Duct to Couple with a TSQ Quantum Mass Spectrometer
    • Making the Duct to Couple with a DFS, IRMS, or ICP-MS Mass Spectrometer
    • Setting Handshake Parameters
  • Installing the Autosampler
    • Mounting an Autosampler on the GC
    • Connecting the Autosampler
    • Connect the Autosampler to the GC System
    • Setting Autosampler Handshake Parameters
  • Installing the Data System Software
  • Making Power Connections
  • Setting the LAN Communication
    • Making the LAN Setup
    • Configuring the Data System
  • Column Installation Requirements
    • Using the Correct Fittings
    • Installing the Adapters for Encapsulated Graphite Ferrules
    • Installing the Column Rack
  • Installing the Column the First Time
• Performing Routine Maintenance
  • Read Me First
  • Maintenance Supplies and Tools
    • Cleaning Stainless Steel Components
  • Maintenance Button
  • Powering On the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
  • Shutting Down the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
  • Cleaning the Instrument Externally
  • Replacing a Column
• Performing Injectors Routine Maintenance
  • Maintaining a Split/Splitless Injector (SSL)
    • Replacing the SSL Septum
    • Cleaning or Replacing the SSL Glass Liner
    • Replacing a SSL Broken Liner
    • Replacing the SSL Carrier and Split Lines Filters
    • Replacing the SSL Body Head O-Rings
  • Maintaining a Split/Splitless Injector with Backflush (SSLBKF)
    • Replacing the SSLBKF Septum
    • Cleaning or Replacing the SSLBKF Glass Liner
    • Replacing a SSLBKF Broken Liner
    • Replacing the SSLBKF Carrier and Split Lines Filters
    • Replacing the SSLBKF Body Head O-Rings
  • Maintaining a Gas Sampling Valve Injector (GSV)
    • Connecting the Sample In and Out Lines
    • Replacing the Carrier and Split Lines Filters
    • Replacing the Sample Loop
  • Maintaining an Instant Connect Helium Saver Injector (HeS-S/SL)
    • Replacing the Septum
    • Cleaning or Replacing the Glass Liner
    • Replacing the Carrier and Split Lines Filters
    • Replacing the Body Head O-Rings
  • Maintaining a Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector (PTV)
    • Replacing the PTV Septum
    • Cleaning or Replacing the PTV Glass Liner
    • Replacing the PTV Broken Liner
    • Replacing the PTV Carrier and Split Lines Filters
  • Maintaining a Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector with Backflush (PTVBKF)
    • Replacing the PTVBKF Septum
    • Cleaning or Replacing the PTVBKF Glass Liner
    • Replacing the PTVBKF Broken Liner
    • Replacing the PTVBKF Carrier and Split Lines Filters
• Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
  • Maintaining a Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
    • Cleaning or Replacing the FID Collecting Electrode
    • Replacing the FID Ignition Glow-plug
  • Maintaining a Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector (NPD)
    • Replacing the NPD Thermionic Source
    • Cleaning or Replacing the NPD Collecting Electrode
  • Maintaining a Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
    • Bake-out Procedure
    • Measuring the Carrier Gas Flow Rate
    • Shutting Down the TCD
  • Maintaining an Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
    • Detector Chemical Contamination
    • Wipe Test
    • Cleaning or Replacing the Collecting Electrode (Anode)
  • Maintaining a Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
    • Installing the FPD Detector
    • Removing the FPD Detector
    • Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Jet
    • Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Interferential Filter
    • Replacing the FPD Ignition Glow-plug
  • Maintaining a Pulsed Discharge Detector (PDD)
• GC Main Frame Advanced Maintenance
  • Removing/Replacing the GC Top Cover
  • Removing/Replacing the GC Left Side Panel
  • Removing/Replacing the GC Right Side Panel
  • Removing/Replacing the GC Back Cover
  • Removing/Replacing the GC Front Door Cover
  • Removing/Replacing the Electronic Module
  • Replacing the Oven Heater Baffle
  • Replacing the Oven Heater Temperature Sensor
  • Replacing the Oven Motor
  • Replacing the Flap Motor
• Injectors Advanced Maintenance
  • Baking-out Contaminants from SSL, SSLBKF, HeS-S/SL, PTV, and PTVBKF Injectors
  • Removing/Replacing an Injector Module
  • Cleaning the SSL Injector Body
  • Cleaning the SSLBKF Injector Body
  • Cleaning the HeS-S/SL Injector Body
  • Cleaning the PTV Injector Head Assembly
  • Cleaning the PTVBKF Injector Head Assembly
• Detectors Advanced Maintenance
  • Removing/Replacing a Detector Module
  • Measuring the FID Gas Flows
  • Cleaning or Replacing the FID Jet
  • Measuring the NPD Gas Flows
  • Cleaning or Replacing the NPD Jet
  • Measuring the FPD Gas Flows
  • Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Mirror Metal Plug
  • Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Filter-side Heat Shields
  • Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Flame-side Heat Shields
  • Replacing the FPD Photomultiplier Tube
• Installing Optional Kits
  • Installing the Oven Exhaust Kit
  • Installing the Merlin Microseal High Pressure Valve Kit
    • Introduction
    • Getting Started
  • Installing the Purge & Trap Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
  • Installing the Packed Column Adapters
    • Introduction
    • Getting Started
  • Installing the HS Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
  • Installing the Large Volume Splitless Kit
  • Installing the Manual On/Off Valve for Single Gas Line
  • Connecting a SSL/PTV Backflush System
  • Connecting a SSL/PTV Backflush System for High Temperature
  • Connecting a GSV Backflush System
  • Installing the NoVent Microfluidics
    • Connecting the NoVent Microfludics Module to the TRACE 1300/1310
    • Installing the Mounting Bracket
    • Preparing the NoVent Microfluidics Restrictor Tubing
    • Attaching the Ferrule and Nut to the GC Column
    • Attaching the New Tubing to the Transfer Line
    • Connecting the Capillaries to the Microfluidics Splitter
    • Configuring the Post-Column
    • Using the Module
  • Installing a FTIR Make-up Module
  • Installing the Hot Injection Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
  • Performing the Dual FPD Detector Configuration
• Adding Modules
  • Adding a SSL, SSLBKF, PTV, or PTVBKF Injector Module
  • Adding a GSV Injector Module
  • Adding a FID, TCD/TCD In-Series, ECD, or FPD Detector Module
  • Adding a NPD Detector Module
  • Adding an Aux Temperature/Cryo Module
  • Adding a Helium Saver Injector Module
    • Installing the Module
    • Installing the Column
    • Checking for Leaks
  • Adding a PDD Module
    • Getting Started
    • Installing a PDD Module
    • Plumbing the Gas Lines
    • Connecting the High Voltage and Pulses Cables
    • Installing the Capillary Column
    • Installing the Packed Column
    • Testing for Leaks
    • Performing Initial Power Up
  • Adding a Generic Detector Interface
    • Preliminary Operations
    • Getting Started
    • Removing the GC Back Cover
    • Assembling the GDI Electrical Interface
    • Replacing the Encapsulated Flow Restrictors
    • Installing and Connecting the GDI Electrical Interface
    • Connecting a GDI Interface to the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven
    • Installing a GDI Mechanical Module
    • Connecting the Detector Gas Tubings to the Manifolds
    • Connecting Heater and Signal Cables
    • Restarting the GC
    • Performing the Third-party Detector Start-up and Optimization
    • Configuring and Setting GDI Detector
  • Adding an Analog Output Interface
• Adding Systems
  • Adding the Oven Cryo System
    • Oven Cryo System Overview
    • Installing the Oven Cryo System
  • Adding the PTV and PTVBKF Cryo System
    • PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System Overview
    • Installing the PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System
  • Adding an Auxiliary Gas System
    • Auxiliary Gas Module Overview
    • Auxiliary Gas Interface Overview
    • Preliminary Operations
    • Getting Started
    • Installing the Auxiliary Gas Interface on the Left Wall of the Oven
    • Installing the Auxiliary Gas Interface on the Right Wall of the Oven
    • Installing the Auxiliary Gas Interface on the Oven for HRMS
    • Installing and Connecting the Auxiliary Gas Module
  • Adding the Hydrogen Sensor
• Upgrade Equipment
  • Upgrading a TRACE 1300 to a TRACE 1310
  • Upgrading a Stand Alone TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 to MS Version
    • Preliminary Operations
    • Getting Started
    • Coupling with the ISQ Series / TSQ 8000 Series Mass Spectrometer
    • Coupling with the DSQ II Mass Spectrometer
    • Coupling with the ITQ Mass Spectrometer
    • Coupling with the TSQ Quantum Mass Spectrometer
  • Updating HMI Software From USB Stick
• Troubleshooting
  • Investigating Power Supply Issues
    • TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 will not power-on
  • Investigating Communication Issues
    • Software is not communicating with the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
    • TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 does not start or is not ready
    • Cannot download methods to the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
    • Sample data are not acquired
    • GC is not communicating with the PC
    • Autosampler is not communicating with the PC
  • Investigating Sensitivity Issues
    • Poor sensitivity or sudden loss in sensitivity
  • Error Messages
    • TRACE 1300 Error Messages
    • TRACE 1310 Error Messages
  • Contacting Technical Support
• Glossary