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Clarus 500 GC Service Manual

Clarus 500 GC
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Clarus 500 GC
Service Manual
PerkinElmer Private
IMPORTANT: The information in this service document is PerkinElmer private. This
document is to be used for reference by PerkinElmer Service Engineers only.
This Document is the Property of PerkinElmer Instruments.
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Clarus 500 GC Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelClarus 500 GC
CategoryGas Chromatography
TypeGas Chromatograph
ApplicationsEnvironmental, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage
Detector OptionsFID (Flame Ionization Detector), TCD (Thermal Conductivity Detector), ECD (Electron Capture Detector), NPD (Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector), MS (Mass Spectrometer)
Carrier GasHelium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

Summary

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE MANUAL

Provides an overview of the manual's purpose, scope, and target audience.

MANUAL SUMMARY

Summarizes the content and purpose of each chapter within the service manual.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Explains text formatting, symbols, and icons used to convey information in the manual.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

Details EMC standards for the US (FCC) and EU, and discusses RF interference susceptibility.

WARNING SIGNS ON THE INSTRUMENT

Illustrates and explains common safety symbols and warning labels found on the instrument.

SAFETY PRACTICE

Covers general safety practices, precautions, heated zones, environmental conditions, and hazardous chemicals.

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

PREPARING YOUR LAB

Guides on preparing the laboratory environment and a pre-installation checklist.

INSTALL THE AUTOSAMPLER

Instructions for installing the autosampler unit onto the GC system.

CONNECTING GASES AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

Details on connecting gas cylinders and electrical power to the Clarus 500 GC.

CONNECT THE ACCESSORIES

Instructions for connecting various accessories, including detectors and external devices.

RESTRICTOR INFORMATION

Information on available restrictors and their use for carrier gas control.

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE

AUTOSAMPLER MAINTENANCE

Procedures for autosampler maintenance, including syringe replacement and servicing.

INJECTOR MAINTENANCE

Covers maintenance for packed, capillary, and POC injectors, including liners and septa.

DETECTOR MAINTENANCE

Detailed maintenance procedures for ECD, FID, PID, ELCD, NPD, and FPD detectors.

CHAPTER 4 FIRMWARE

SETTING UP HYPERTERMINAL

Instructions for configuring HyperTerminal for firmware operations.

FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES

Steps for creating shortcuts and downloading firmware to the instrument.

CHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE TEST

CLARUS 500 GC TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Performance specifications for various column and detector configurations.

CALIBRATING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE

Procedure for calibrating the oven temperature using a reference thermometer.

CHAPTER 6 AUTOSAMPLER

AUTOSAMPLER OVERVIEW AND COMPONENTS

Provides an overview of the autosampler and its main components like the tower interface.

AUTOSAMPLER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Covers maintenance for syringes, carousel, and tower mechanisms.

CHAPTER 7 DIAGNOSTICS

INSTRUMENT START UP DIAGNOSTICS

Covers initial power-on diagnostics, failure recovery, and diagnostic modes.

CHROMATOGRAPH MODE DIAGNOSTICS

Details diagnostic screens and modes within the chromatograph operation.

CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLVING GC PROBLEMS

General guidance for troubleshooting common instrument issues.

PASSWORD AND ERROR MESSAGE HANDLING

Procedures for forgotten passwords and interpreting error messages.

CHAPTER 9 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LEGO INTERFACE P. C. BOARD OVERVIEW

Overview of the LEGO Interface PC Board and its sub-components.

OVERVIEW OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Details electrical system components like power supply, PC boards, and controls.

CHAPTER 10 SCHEMATICS

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

Reference to schematic diagrams for the instrument's electrical systems.

CHAPTER 11 HARDWARE SYSTEM

INSTRUMENT COMPONENTS OVERVIEW

Describes the mechanical components: detectors, injectors, pneumatic controls, and oven.

PNEUMATICS OPTIONS

Details pneumatic options for optimizing column and detector performance.

CHAPTER 12 PNEUMATICS

PNEUMATICS AND AUXILIARY PNEUMATICS

Discusses the instrument's pneumatic systems and auxiliary gas controls.

CHAPTER 13 SERVICE DATA BULLETINS

SERVICE DATA BULLETINS REFERENCE

Lists available service data bulletins (SDBs) for the Clarus 500 GC.