First Startup 2
Installation and First Startup 55
Load the Checkout Method in the HS
Using the HS front panel, load the checkout method.
1 Press [Load][Method].
2 Scroll to select Checkout, then press [Enter].
The checkout method will load. The HS will begin heating
and adjusting flows to the initial conditions.
Once the front display reads Ready, let he HS sampler
stabilize for 25 to 30 minutes before running the checkout
sample. This hold time ensures thermal stability and that
any residual moisture or other contaminants are swept from
the system.
For reference, Table 10 lists the headspace sampler checkout
setpoints and configuration.
Table 10 Headspace checkout parameters
Configuration
Vial Gas type He
Loop Volume (mL) 1
Advanced Functions
Extraction mode Single
Purge flow 100.0
Purge time 1.000
Temperature
Oven 100.0 °C
Loop/Valve 110 °C
Transfer line 115 °C
Time
GC cycle time 4 min. (FID, NPD)
5 min. (µECD)
6.5 min. (MS, MSD)
Vial equib time 7 min.
Pres equib time 0.1 min.
Inject time 0.5 min
Vial