Name: Shimadzu GC-2010 Plus
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3.1

3.3.

GC-2010 Plus

3 AFC, APC

3.1AFC and APC Overview

The AFC (Advanced Flow Controller) is an electronic flow controller which sets and controls carrier

gas pressures and flow rates based on entered parameters.

The APC (Advanced Pressure Controller) is an electronic flow controller for controlling detector gas

pressures. The AUX APC can control the gas pressure of other optional devices.

Default Chapter11
- Table of Contents11
1 Overview21
- System Features21
- Specifications22
2 Installation25
- Shipment Verification25
- Component Description27
- Installation Site33
- Moving the GC35
- Power Supply and Wiring36
- Gas Supply Plumbing39
- Connecting External Device Cables47
3 Afc, Apc53
- AFC and APC Overview53
- Definition of Terms54
- Flow Line Diagram55
- AFC and APC Control56
- AFC and APC Control Ranges62
- AFC and APC Offset Calibration64
4 Installing the Column67
- Capillary Column Overview67
- Location of Heated Zones68
- Installing the Column Hanger69
- Proper Placement of Graphite Ferrules70
  - Placing Graphite Ferrules on the Column70
  - Positioning the Graphite Ferrule71
- Installing and Removing the Capillary Column72
  - Installing the Capillary Column72
  - Removing the Capillary Column72
5 Basic Key Operation73
- Keypad Description and Operation73
- Adjusting the Display77
- Basic Key Operations78
- Getting Help83
  - Screen Help83
  - PF Menu83
6 Analysis Flow Chart85
- Preparation85
- Setting Parameters85
- Analysis86
7 Starting and Stopping the GC [SYSTEM]91
- SYSTEM] Key Main Screen91
- Specifying Clean up Parameters94
- Specifying Start Procedures98
- Specifying the Stop Procedures100
8 Setting the Analytical Parameters and File Management103
- SET] Key Main Screen103
- File Management107
- Specifying the Analytical Flow Line Components ([Line Config])110
  - Screen Description110
- Changing Items Displayed with [Customiz]113
  - Screen Description113
9 Monitoring the GC115
- MONIT] Key Main Screen115
- Monitoring the Temperature with [Temp Mon]118
  - Screen Description118
  - PF Menu118
- Monitoring the Flow Rate with [Flow Mon]119
  - Screen Description119
  - PF Menu119
- Zero Point Adjustment120
  - Screen Description120
10 Starting and Stopping Analysis121
- Making an Injecting and Starting an Analysis121
- Terminating the Analysis123
  - External Devices123
11 Creating an Oven Temperature Program125
- COL] Key Main Screen125
- Temperature Programs127
12 Injection Port131
- Introduction131
- Glass Insert and Packing Requirements132
- Removing and Inserting the Glass Insert134
- Removing and Installing the Septum140
- Split/Splitless Injection System142
- Direct Injection System161
  - Setting the Temperature162
  - Setting the Flow Rate163
- Setting the Flow Rate Parameters166
13 Detector169
- Introduction169
- Hydrogen Flame Ionization Detector (FID)170
- Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)180
- Filter Signal Time Constant189
- Setting the Output Signals190
14 Diagnosis195
- Standard Diagnosis195
- Log Reading Menu203
- Analysis Counter210
- Coolant Consumption Counter212
- Standard Installation Test214
- Peak Generator216
15 Optional Devices217
- Auto Injector Parameters217
- Setting aux Temperature225
- Setting the aux APC Parameters227
- Setting the CRG Parameters231
16 Special Functions233
- Time Scheduler233
- Batch Schedule242
- Time Program250
- Pre-Run Program256
- Direct Operation259
- GC Configuration260
- Service and Maintenance279
- Stopwatch286
- Key Lock and Parameter Lock287
- ROM Version no292
  - Screen Description292
  - Parameter List292
17 Printing293
- Connection to Chromatopac293
- Parameters to be Printed293
- AOC Commands297
- Program Parameters299
- Event no301
18 Maintenance and Inspection305
- Maintenance Parts305
- Inspection and Maintenance Intervals307
- Inspection and Maintenance: Septum308
  - Inspection/Maintenance Cycle308
  - Inspection/Maintenance308
- Inspection and Maintenance: O-Ring for Glass Insert310
  - Inspection/Maintenance Cycle310
  - Inspection/Maintenance310
- Inspection and Maintenance: Glass Insert314
  - Inspection/Maintenance Cycle314
  - Inspection/Maintenance314
- Inspection and Maintenance: Graphite Ferrule317
  - Inspection/Maintenance Cycle317
  - Inspection/Maintenance317
- Inspection and Maintenance: Capillary Column319
  - Inspection/Maintenance Cycle319
  - Inspection/Maintenance319
- Inspection and Maintenance: Flow Controller321
  - Inspection/Maintenance Cycle322
  - Inspection/Maintenance322
- Inspection and Maintenance: FID324
  - Inspection/Maintenance Cycle324
  - Inspection/Maintenance324
19 Troubleshooting329
- Gas and Pressure Settings330
- Temperature Control331
- Detector331
- Chromatogram and Data334
- Error Messages337
20 Appendix347
- Key Function List347
21 Index349

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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