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