Inficon 3000 Micro GC User Manual

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Inficon 3000 Micro GC Specifications

General

Brand	Inficon
Model	3000 Micro GC
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Trademarks, Disclaimer, and Copyright

Declaration of Conformity

Warranty Information

Chapter 1: Introduction to the 3000 Micro GC

About the Instrument

Describes the INFICON 3000 Micro GC module, its technology and key design features.

Definition of Notes, Warnings, and Cautions

Defines the meaning and implications of NOTE, CAUTION, and WARNING messages.

Safety Overview and Guidelines

Provides essential safety guidelines and compliance information for operating the 3000 Micro GC.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions for safely cleaning the exterior of the 3000 Micro GC unit.

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Sound Emission

Details EMC compliance and German sound emission certification for the instrument.

Chapter 2: Technical Specifications

3000 Micro GC Specifications Overview

Presents detailed technical specifications for various 3000 Micro GC models.

Environmental and Operating Conditions

Outlines environmental specifications like temperature, humidity, and altitude for operation.

Instrument Specifications: Sample Inlet and Injector

Specifies requirements for the sample inlet system and details the types of sample injectors.

Instrument Specifications: Column Heater and TCD

Specifies the operating range for the column heater and technical details for the TCD.

Repeatability, Carrier Gas, and Battery Specifications

Details repeatability, carrier gas requirements, and portable GC battery specifications.

Safety and Regulatory Standards Conformance

Lists safety and regulatory standards the 3000 Micro GC conforms to.

Chapter 3: System Overview and Components

Overview of 3000 Micro GC Instrument and Accessories

Provides a general overview of the 3000 Micro GC, its applications, and capabilities.

3000 Micro GC Chassis Types

Describes the different chassis types: 1,2-channel, 3,4-channel, and portable.

The 3000 Micro GC Module and Operation Principles

Explains the operational principles of the GC module: injection, separation, and detection.

Injector Flow Assembly Components

Details the components of the injector flow assembly, including the MEMS chip and EPC valve.

Types of 3000 Micro GC Injectors

Describes variable, large volume, fixed, and backflush injector types and their characteristics.

GC Columns and Detector

Explains capillary column types (PLOT, WCOT) and the MEMS-based TCD detector.

D-Board and Module Cases

Describes the D-Board's function and the two types of module cases: standard and Modbox.

Chassis Components: Tubing, Boards, Pump, and Vents

Lists key chassis components including inlet tubing, C-Board, OBC, sample pump, and vents.

Carrier Gas Inlet, Remote Control, and Sample Conditioners

Details carrier gas inlets, remote control, and lists available sample conditioners.

EZ IQ Chromatography Software Overview

Introduces the EZ IQ software, its interface, and basic functions for chromatography analysis.

Product Identification Numbers

Explains how to find part number, serial number, and identification number for product support.

Chapter 4: Installation Procedures

Site Preparation and Requirements

Guides users on preparing the installation site and lists required tools and tubing/fitting requirements.

Computer and Network Configuration

Lists computer requirements and explains IP address configuration for communication.

Gas and Regulator Requirements

Specifies requirements for carrier gas, calibration gas, and their respective regulators.

Instrument Hardware Setup: Unpacking and Shipping Kit

Provides instructions for unpacking the instrument and verifying shipping kit contents.

Making Gas Line Connections

Provides a step-by-step guide for assembling Swagelok connections for gas tubing.

Connecting the Carrier Gas and Sample Inlet

Covers gas safety, filter installation, pressure setting, and connecting carrier gas.

Portable GC Onboard Carrier Gas Cylinder Usage

Guides on using the onboard carrier gas cylinder for the portable 3000 Micro GC.

Sample Inlet Filter Installation

Details the installation of the sample inlet filter assembly and its parts.

Power and Communication Cable Setup

Details how to connect power and communication cables for instrument setup and control.

Initial Instrument Configuration and IP Setup

Guides on powering on the instrument and configuring IP addresses for communication.

Network Connectivity Checks and Carrier Gas Setup

Explains pinging the instrument, checking network connectivity, and configuring carrier gas.

Chromatography Software Installation

Refers to the guide for installing and configuring the EZ IQ chromatography software.

Chapter 5: Accessory Installation

Sample Conditioners Overview and Connections

Lists available sample conditioners, their usage, filtration, and part numbers.

Installing Inlet Filters and Genie Filter Assembly

Details installing the 10 micron filter and the Genie Filter Assembly, including tools and parts.

Installing Pressure Reducer Accessories

Provides instructions for installing the Pressure Reducer and the combined Reducer/Genie Filter Assembly.

Installing Heated Sample Introduction Accessories

Introduces heated sample introduction accessories and lists their types, part numbers, and installation steps.

Remote Connector and Valco Valve Setup

Details the remote connector, its pinout, and configuring Valco valves within EZ IQ.

Chapter 6: Instrument Setup via Embedded Web Page

Overview of Embedded Web Page Operation

Introduces the embedded web page for instrument configuration, status, and utilities.

Determining Basic and Advanced GC Configuration

Explains how to access and view basic and advanced configuration details via the web interface.

Instrument Status and Module Parameters

Guides on checking GC module parameters like temperature and pressure via the Status tab.

Utilities: Date/Time, Restart, Shutdown, and Support

Introduces utilities for managing instrument settings like date/time, restart, shutdown, and support.

Managing GC Modules and Addresses

Explains how to remove/replace modules and change GC module addresses.

Changing Carrier Gas Configuration

Details how to change the carrier gas type via the embedded web page to ensure correct analysis.

Changing the Instrument IP Address

Guides on how to change the instrument's IP address using the embedded web page.

Accessing Web Page via Fixed IP Address

Provides steps to access the web page using a fixed IP address if automatic access fails.

Chapter 7: Basic EZ IQ Operation

Introduction to EZ IQ Software

Introduces the EZ IQ software, its interface, and basic functions for chromatography analysis.

Connecting EZ IQ with 3000 Micro GC

Details the prerequisites and steps for connecting EZ IQ software to the 3000 Micro GC.

Configuring EZ IQ for Valco (VICI) Valves

Guides on configuring EZ IQ to work with Valco (VICI) switching or sampling valves.

Navigating the EZ IQ Interface

Explains how to navigate the EZ IQ Instrument Window, including toolbars and main functions.

EZ IQ Workflow: Method Development to Reporting

Outlines the standard workflow for using EZ IQ, from method development to reporting.

Basic Method Development and Creation

Covers the fundamental steps involved in developing and creating a new analysis method in EZ IQ.

Opening, Downloading, and Viewing Methods

Explains how to open, download, and view methods within the EZ IQ software.

Instrument Status and Running Samples

Guides on viewing instrument status, running samples, and basic sequencing.

Chromatogram Integration and Peak Qualification

Covers peak integration, defining events, qualifying peaks, and adjusting peak windows.

Calibration Procedures: Single and Multiple Levels

Covers the calibration process for quantifying sample peaks using standard gases.

Generating Standard Reports (Method and ESTD)

Covers generating standard and custom reports for method development and analysis results.

Activating Remote Start/Cancel Functions

Details how to use EZ IQ to activate remote start/cancel functions using an external system.

Applying Valco Valve Programs in EZ IQ

Explains how to program Valco valve settings within EZ IQ methods and run samples.

Chapter 8: Instrument Operations and Maintenance

Routine Operation: System Bakeout

Describes the system bakeout procedure to clean contaminants and maintain column performance.

Safe Shutdown and Restart Procedures

Provides safe procedures for shutting down and restarting the 3000 Micro GC to maintain system integrity.

Standby Mode Operation

Recommends leaving the instrument powered on with carrier gas flowing when not in use.

GC Module Removal and Replacement

Outlines the steps for safely removing and replacing GC modules, comparing module types.

Updating Instrument Firmware

Provides instructions for updating the instrument firmware, often required before installing new GC modules.

Decommissioning and Commissioning Standard GC Modules

Explains how to decommission and commission standard GC modules via the web page.

Installing GC Modules

Provides instructions for installing a new GC module, including setting DIP switches.

Sample Conditioner Connections and Usage

Details sample conditioner types, their connection fittings, and procedures for various sample types.

Consumable Replacement Procedures: Filters

Covers procedures for replacing consumable parts like sample inlet filter disks and vaporizer/regulator filters.

Portable 3000 Micro GC Operation and Battery

Covers special precautions, battery usage, and replacement for the portable 3000 Micro GC.

Onboard Carrier Gas Supply Management

Explains the onboard carrier gas cylinder connection, operation, and refilling procedures.

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom, Cause, and Remedy Tables

Provides tables mapping symptoms to possible causes and remedies for chromatographic and software issues.

Common Chromatographic Problems and Solutions

Lists common chromatographic symptoms, their potential causes, and suggested remedies.

Common Software Problems and Solutions

Identifies common software issues with EZ IQ and the instrument, providing troubleshooting steps.

Common Connection Problems and Solutions

Addresses common issues related to computer communication, ping failures, and IP configuration.

Common Hardware Problems and Solutions

Lists common hardware symptoms, possible causes, and remedies for instrument malfunctions.

Detailed Chromatographic and Method Problem Diagnosis

Offers guidance for diagnosing common operational problems, focusing on chromatography and method issues.

Baseline Issues: Position, Wander, Drift, Noise, Spiking

Discusses baseline issues like position, wander, drift, noise, and spiking, and their causes.

Retention Time Symptoms: Drift and Wander

Addresses retention time drift (increase/decrease) and wander (erratic reproducibility).

Peak Shape Issues: No Peaks, Inverted, Extra, Deformed

Covers peak symptoms like no peaks, inverted, extra, and deformed peaks (fronting, tailing).

Method Problems and Parameter Correction

Addresses method issues from incorrect parameters and guides on correcting settings like column pressure.

Chapter 10: Service and Technical Support

Contacting INFICON Customer Support

Provides contact information for INFICON technical support, sales, and service centers.

Returning Instruments to INFICON

Details the procedure for returning instruments, including RMA and DOC form requirements.

Warranty Extension Options

Information on INFICON's warranty extension options for the 3000 Micro GC.

Service Contract Information

Information on INFICON service contracts for out-of-warranty 3000 Micro GC units.

Chapter 11: Replacement Parts and Gases

Power Cables and Converters

Lists part numbers for power cables and converters required for the 3000 Micro GC.

GC Module Descriptions and Part Numbers

Details the GC module assembly and provides descriptions for various module part numbers.

Standard GC Modules Catalog

Describes standard GC modules, their naming convention, and lists them with specifications.

Performance Enhanced GC Modules Catalog

Describes performance enhanced GC modules, their naming convention, and lists them with specifications.

Discontinued Module Replacement Information

Lists replacement part numbers for discontinued GC modules for service support.

Sample Accessories and Filters Listing

Lists sample conditioners, filters, and their part numbers.

Other Support Parts Listing

Lists part numbers for other support items like tubing, cables, and battery packs.

Checkout Gases for Installation Verification

Lists checkout gases and their part numbers, used for verifying chemical performance.