Shimadzu GC-2010 Plus User Manual

18 Maintenance and Inspection
18.9 Inspection and Maintenance: FID
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GC-2010 Plus
Fig. 18.9.1
b) Replacement and inspection of the FID jet are described below.
Q Troubleshooting
(1) Checking whether the jet is clogged
If the jet is clogged, ignition may be difficult or peaks may not be detected.
If the tip of the jet is clogged, clean the jet by inserting a slender, long wire into the tip.
(2) Checking whether the jet is dirty
If the jet is dirty, noise may be significant.
If the jet is dirty, wipe off dirt with a cotton swab soaked in organic solvent (such as
acetone), etc.
(3) Checking whether the jet is damaged
If the jet is damaged, the peak shape may be abnormal.
Replace the jet.
Fig. 18.9.2
Chack the type of Jet, because there are some different types of jet.
Q Preparing the gas chromatograph
If the system is operating, press the [SYSTEM] key and select [Stop GC] (PF menu). The
temperature of the injection port , the column oven and detector automatically decreases.
Press the [MONIT] key, and ensure that the temperature of the injection port, the detector
and the column oven has dropped below 50 °C.
Press the [FLOW] key, and select [Off] (PF menu). The inspection/maintenance can begin.
CAUTION
The quartz FID jet can be broken easily. Treat it gently.
Igniter screw
Collector
Igniter

Shimadzu GC-2010 Plus Specifications

General

Type	Gas Chromatograph
Model	GC-2010 Plus
Manufacturer	Shimadzu
Maximum Temperature Ramp Rate	120 °C/min
Detector Options	FID, TCD, ECD, FPD, NPD, MS
Electronic Flow Control (EFC)	Yes
Data Sampling Rate	Up to 250 Hz
Column Oven Temperature Range	Ambient +5°C to 450°C
Maximum Oven Heating Rate	120 °C/min
Injection Port	Split/Splitless, PTV
Display	LCD