1 Installing the GC
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Step 20 Configure the checkout column
You must configure the consumable items (such as the checkout column).
If your checkout column has a Smart ID Key, Insert the key into one of the six Smart ID key
slots on the front of the GC. Input which number column (1-6) the key corresponds to in the
dialog that appears.
Checkout column
The column length, inside diameter, and film thickness are on a metal tag attached to the
column.
1 Select Settings > Configuration > Columns > Column # to be configured and choose
Column Type.
2 In the Inlet connection
field, choose the Inlet to select a gas pressure control device for
this end of the column. Selections include the installed GC inlets, and installed Aux and
PCM channels.
3 In the Length field, type the column length, in meters.
4 In the Diameter field, type the column inside diameter in microns
.
5 In the Film thickness field, type the film thickness in microns. The column is now defined.
6 In the Outlet connection field, select a gas pressure control device for this end of the
column. Selections include the installed Aux and PCM channels, and detectors. When a
detector is selected, the outlet end of the column is controlled at 0 psig for the FID, TCD,
FPD, NPD, and ECD or vacuum for the MSD.