Agilent 7820 GC Service
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Installing new devices
When a new device is added to the GC, it must be described so
that the GC knows what it is and how to use it.
This procedure, using a PCM module as an example, illustrates
the process.
1 Replace all instrument covers in the reverse order in which
they were removed.
Plug in the GC and turn on the power.
Connect to the GC using the software keypad (remote controller
software).
Unlock the keypad.
a Press [Options].
b Select Keyboard & Display.
c Select Hard Configuration lock, then press [No/Off].
Press [Configure].
Scroll to select the entry for the new PCM module (PCM A or PCM
B) and press [Enter].
On the keypad, press [Mode/Type].
The GC presents available configuration options.
ï‚§ If using the PCM for something other than an inlet (for
example, to provide carrier gas to a splitter), scroll to
Install EPC# Htr = None (where # indicated the slot
chosen).
ï‚§ If using the PCM for inlet carrier gas supply, refer to the
inlet manufacturer's documentation for the correct
configuration choice.
Press [Enter]. A caution message appears instructing you to
reboot.
Reboot the GC.
a Press [Options].
b Scroll to Communications and press [Enter].
c Scroll to Reboot the GC? and press [Yes/On] twice to
reboot the GC and have the changes take effect. This
also resets the Hard Configuration lock.