Routine Maintenance: Detectors
Maintaining a Microcell Electron Capture Detector (µECD)
Released: March 2004 6850 Series II GC User Information page 200 of 256
Maintaining a Microcell Electron Capture Detector
(µECD)
Figure 33 is an overview of the µECD and its electrometer.
Figure 33. The
µECD
Replacing the µECD capillary column adapter liner
To replace the µECD capillary column adapter liner:
1. Remove the adapter cap.
Figure 34. The µECD adapter
2. Check the liner. Replace it if it is broken and reinstall the cap. The
indentation must be at the cap end of the adapter (See Figure 34).
Warning tag
Vent line
Perforated cover
Electrometer
Cap
Liner
Capillary column
adapter
Indentation