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General| Brand | GL Sciences |
|---|---|
| Model | OPTIC-4 |
| Category | Laboratory Equipment |
| Language | English |
Safety guidelines for installing the OPTIC-4 in a lab environment by trained personnel, including ventilation and electrical safety.
Safety measures during operation, including handling solvents, high temperatures, and electrical hazards.
Specific safety advice for handling the cryogenic trap, including use of LN2/CO2 and avoiding contamination.
Explanation of the sophisticated gas control system, including main and auxiliary flow channels.
Schematic diagram and explanation of the OPTIC-4 gas flow control system, including main and auxiliary EFC.
Description of the cryogenic trap options for solving peak tailing and band broadening issues.
Steps for installing the OPTIC-4 inlet directly into the GC oven insulation for optimal performance.
Instructions for connecting carrier gas, inlet gas lines, exhaust, and cooling air using pneumatic fittings.
Description of different cooling options for the inlet, including compressed air, CO2, and LN2.
Procedures for connecting inlet power, solvent monitor, and thermocouples.
Connecting OPTIC-4 to a PC running Evolution Workstation software via USB or LAN.
Procedures for installing inlet liners and GC columns, depending on application requirements.
Steps for installing the cryotrap, including control board, mounting in GC oven, and connections.
Step-by-step guide for installing the Evolution Workstation software from the CD-ROM.
Configuration of communication settings between the OPTIC-4 controller and the host PC via USB or LAN.
Setting various system configuration parameters, including standby, system, and communication settings.
Setting system parameters to maintain during standby state, such as temperature, flow, and timeout.
Configuring system-wide parameters like IP address, maximum temperature, and carrier gas type.
Step-by-step procedures for starting up and shutting down the OPTIC-4 instrument and PC.
Understanding the status view window in Evolution Workstation for monitoring system parameters and run graphs.
Overview of the five predefined method types supported by OPTIC-4: Split, Splitless, LVI, LINEX, Expert.
Implementing rapid large volume injection (LVI) up to 100 µl for improved detection limits.
Using OPTIC-4 for automated thermal desorption of gas and solid samples with LINEX method.
Description of the Expert method for full control over all parameters and custom temperature/flow profiles.
Steps to define new methods by selecting predefined types and adjusting parameters in the software.
Detailed explanation of various method parameters, including general, temperature, and flow controls.
Setting initial, final temperatures, ramp rates, and hold times for the inlet's temperature profile.
Configuring carrier control mode, transfer time, and column flow/pressure settings.
Parameters for solvent venting, including vent mode, vent time, and solvent monitor thresholds.
Detailed settings for Expert methods, allowing up to nine segments for temperature and flow profiles.
Understanding the state transition diagram and how OPTIC-4 executes methods.
Steps to send a saved method to the OPTIC-4 unit for execution via the software.
Utilizing the built-in solvent monitor for automated solvent elimination time determination.
Facilities for controlling the GL Sciences Cryogenic Trap for sample collection and analysis.
Setting cryotrap parameters like low temperature, hold time, and heat ramp rate for optimal trapping.
Procedure for cleaning the inlet to resolve carryover or background contamination issues.
How to perform a leak check on the carrier gas supply and connections using an electronic leak detector.
Guide to identify and resolve common problems encountered during OPTIC-4 installation and operation.
Explanation of error and warning messages displayed by the system and their potential causes.
Specifications for the EFC channels, pressure/flow ranges, sensors, and carrier gas compatibility.
Specifications for the cryotrap option, including operating temperature range and cooling methods.
Example method profile for large volume injection (LVI) showing parameter settings.
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