Agilent Technologies 6850 Series II User Manual

6850 Series II GC User Information
Released: March 2004 6850 Series II GC User Information page 1 of 256
Contents
Important Information
Important safety warnings ............. 3
Safety and regulatory certifications 8
Safety symbols ............................... 10
Electromagnetic compatibility .... 11
Miscellaneous ................................. 12
Introduction
Display and keypad ....................... 13
Methods and memory ................... 14
Loading a method .......................... 15
Run control features ..................... 15
Gas connections ............................ 16
Electrical connections .................. 17
Data rates ........................................ 20
Keypad lockout .............................. 20
Columns and Traps
Opening the oven ........................... 21
Capillary column hanger ............... 22
Ferrules for capillary columns ..... 22
Ferrules for packed metal
columns ..................................... 23
Ferrules and O-rings for glass
packed columns ....................... 24
Conditioning capillary columns ... 25
Conditioning packed columns ..... 26
Conditioning chemical traps ........ 26
Installing capillary columns ......... 27
Installing packed metal columns . 43
Installing packed glass columns .. 49
Daily Operation
To start up the GC ......................... 51
To make a run ................................ 51
To shut down the GC .................... 53
Verifying Performance
Software required .......................... 54
TCD Checkout ................................ 54
FID checkout .................................. 61
µECD Checkout ............................. 67
FPD Checkout ................................ 74
Messages
Message types ................................ 81
Not Ready messages ..................... 83
Warning messages ......................... 84
Sequence warning messages ........ 86
Service warning messages ............ 88
Shutdown messages ...................... 89
Fault messages ............................... 92
Routine Maintenance:
General
General warnings ......................... 100
Maintenance schedule ................ 102
Swagelok connections ................ 103
Preparing to service the GC ....... 104

Agilent Technologies 6850 Series II Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	6850 Series II
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Important Information

Important Safety Warnings

Crucial safety notices for using the 6850 GC, covering electrical and heat hazards.

Electrostatic Discharge Hazard

Warns about damage to GC electronics from static discharge and provides precautions.

Hot Surfaces Warning

Identifies hot GC components and advises cooling before maintenance.

Hydrogen Gas Hazard

Discusses hydrogen gas hazards, including explosion risks and proper handling.

Microcell Electron Capture Detector (µECD)

Introduction

Columns and Traps

Conditioning Capillary Columns

Conditioning Packed Columns

Installing Capillary Columns

Daily Operation

To Start Up the GC

Provides step-by-step instructions for starting the GC.

To Make a Run

Details procedures for manual syringe and auto injector runs.

To Shut Down the GC

Verifying Performance

TCD Checkout

Procedure to verify proper operation of the Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD).

FID Checkout

Procedure to verify proper operation of the Flame Ionization Detector (FID).

µECD Checkout

Procedure to verify proper operation of the Microcell Electron Capture Detector (µECD).

FPD Checkout

Procedure to verify proper operation of the Flame Photometric Detector (FPD).

Messages

Not Ready Messages

Shutdown Messages

Fault Messages

Routine Maintenance: General

General Warnings

Repeats important safety notices regarding voltage, heat, and ESD.

Maintenance Schedule

Preparing to Service the GC

Routine Maintenance: Inlets

Maintaining a Split/Splitless Inlet

Covers installation of liners, O-rings, septa, and flow modules for split/splitless inlets.

Maintaining a Purged Packed Inlet

Details maintenance for purged packed inlets, including liners, septa, and O-rings.

Maintaining a PTV

Covers maintenance for PTV inlets, including adapters, heads, liners, and septa.

Maintaining a Cool On-Column Inlet

Explains maintenance for cool on-column inlets, including hardware and syringe procedures.

Routine Maintenance: Detectors

Maintaining a Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)

Covers TCD maintenance, including thermal cleaning and flow module replacement.

Maintaining a Flame Ionization Detector (FID)

Details FID maintenance, including gas flow, thermal cleaning, and jet replacement.

Maintaining a Microcell Electron Capture Detector (µECD)

Covers µECD maintenance, including performance correction and thermal cleaning.

Maintaining the Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)

Details FPD maintenance, including ignition problems and filter changes.

Automatic Liquid Sampler and Injector

Pre-run Checklist

Running a Sample

Syringes

Instructions for inspecting, installing, and removing syringes.

Cool on-column Injection

Technique and adaptation steps for cool on-column injections.

The 6850 Automatic Liquid Sampler

The 6850 Automatic Injector

Faults

Installation

Installation Checklist

Setting Your IP Address

Prepare the Cryogenic Oven Cooling System