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Agilent Technologies 7890A User Manual

Agilent Technologies 7890A
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Agilent Technologies
Agilent 7890A
Gas Chromatograph
Operating Guide

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Agilent Technologies 7890A Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeGas Chromatograph
Oven Temperature RangeAmbient +4°C to 450°C
Maximum Oven Temperature Ramp Rate120°C/min
Temperature Programming RatesUp to 120°C/min
Injection ModesSplit, Splitless, On-Column, PTV
Electronic Pneumatic Control (EPC)Yes
Data SystemAgilent OpenLab CDS
Injection PortsUp to 3
Detector TypesFID, TCD, ECD, NPD, MS
Inlet Types SupportedCapillary, Packed
CommunicationLAN, USB
Power Requirements100-240V, 50/60Hz

Summary

Notices

Warranty

Information regarding Agilent's warranty terms for the document content.

Safety Notices

Important hazard warnings, including CAUTION and WARNING definitions.

1 Introduction

Where to Find Information

Guidance on locating additional documentation and resources for the GC.

Chromatography Using a GC

Explanation of the basic principles of gas chromatography.

The Front View of the Agilent 7890A GC

Identification of components visible on the front panel of the GC.

The Back View of the Agilent 7890A GC

Identification of components located on the back of the GC.

The Inlets

Description of the sample injection ports for the GC.

The GC Column and Oven

Explanation of the GC column and its temperature-controlled oven.

Capillary Flow Technology

Details on Agilent's technology for managing gas flow paths.

Detectors

Overview of the different types of detectors used with the GC.

The Operating Panel

Description of the GC's control interface, including display and keypad.

2 Operating Basics

Overview

General introduction to tasks involved in operating the GC.

Instrument Control

Methods for controlling the GC using data systems or the keypad.

Correcting Problems

Steps for troubleshooting and resolving GC operational faults.

To Start Up the GC

Procedure for powering on and preparing the GC for operation.

To Shut Down the GC for Less Than a Week

Steps for safely powering down the GC for short periods.

To Shut Down the GC for More Than a Week

Procedure for safely powering down the GC for extended periods.

3 Running a Method or a Sequence from the Keypad

Loading, Storing, and Running Methods from the Keypad

Instructions for managing methods using the GC keypad.

Loading, Storing, and Running Sequences from the Keypad

Instructions for managing sequences using the GC keypad.

4 Keypad Operation

The Run Keys

Functions of keys used to start, stop, and prepare GC runs.

The Service Mode Key

Accessing maintenance functions, service counters, and diagnostics.

The GC Component Keys

Keys for setting GC parameters like temperature, pressure, and flow.

The Status Key

Displaying current GC status, including ready, not ready, and fault information.

The Info Key

Accessing help and parameter details directly from the GC display.

The General Data Entry Keys

Keys for entering data, clearing entries, and confirming selections.

The Supporting Keys

Keys for time display, post-run programming, logs, and configuration.

Method Storage and Automation Keys

Keys for loading, storing, and managing methods and sequences.

Keypad Functionality When the GC Is Controlled by an Agilent Data System

How the keypad operates when the GC is managed by an external data system.

About GC Status

Understanding GC readiness, status lights, and alert tones.

About Logs

Accessing and understanding run, maintenance, and system event logs.

5 Operating the 7693A Automatic Sampler

Placing Vials in the 7693A ALS

Guidance on correctly placing sample vials into the sampler turrets.

To Park the Injector

Procedure for safely setting aside the injector when not in use.

To Install a Syringe on the 7693A ALS

Step-by-step instructions for installing a syringe into the autosampler.

To Remove the Syringe on the 7693A ALS

Step-by-step instructions for removing a syringe from the autosampler.

To Configure Solvent/Waste Vials

Setting up solvent and waste bottle configurations for the autosampler.

7693A ALS Prerun Checklist

A checklist to ensure the autosampler is ready before running samples.

To Move the 7693A ALS to the Other GC Inlet

Instructions for relocating the autosampler to a different GC inlet.

To Adapt the 7693A ALS for the COC Inlet

Procedures for configuring the autosampler for cool-on-column injections.

6 Operating the 7683 Automatic Sampler

7683 ALS Turret Types

Description of the different turret configurations available for the 7683 ALS.

To Change the 7683 ALS Turret

Instructions for swapping turrets on the 7683 ALS.

To Move the 7683 ALS to the Other GC Inlet

Steps for relocating the 7683 ALS to a different GC inlet.

To Park the Injector

Procedure for safely setting aside the injector when not in use.

To Install a Syringe on the 7683 ALS

Step-by-step instructions for installing a syringe into the 7683 ALS.

To Remove the Syringe on the 7683 ALS

Step-by-step instructions for removing a syringe from the 7683 ALS.

To Configure Solvent/Waste Vials

Setting up solvent and waste bottle configurations for the 7683 ALS.

To Load Vials in the 7683 ALS Turret

Instructions for loading sample vials into the 7683 ALS turret.

To Load Vials in the 7683 ALS Sampler Tray

Instructions for loading sample vials into the 7683 ALS sample tray.

7683 ALS Prerun Checklist

A checklist to ensure the 7683 ALS is ready before running samples.

To Adapt the 7683 ALS for the COC Inlet

Procedures for configuring the 7683 ALS for cool-on-column injections.

To Install a 200-µm Column With the COC Inlet

Steps for installing a 200-µm column with a cool-on-column inlet.

To Manually Inject Onto a 200-µm Column With the COC Inlet

Procedure for manual sample injection onto a 200-µm column.

7 About Methods, Sequences, and Data Analysis

What Is a Method?

Definition and purpose of analytical methods for GC operation.

What Is Saved in a Method?

Details on the parameters and settings stored within a GC method.

What Happens When You Load a Method?

Explanation of how loading a method affects the GC's active settings.

What Is a Sequence?

Definition and purpose of sequences for automated sample analysis.

Automating Data Analysis, Method Development, and Sequence Development

Overview of using data systems for analysis and method creation.

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