Shimadzu GC-2014 Operation Manual

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5.1 Trouble shooting
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*1 If the jet is damaged; it needs to be replaced. If the collector is contaminated with white powder, it needs to be cleaned.
In both cases, contact your Shimadzu representative.
A lot of noise or noise
level is high.
Carrier gas quality is poor. Replace carrier gas with a purer
one.
Provide a molecular sieve filter
in carrier gas flow line.
Hydrogen gas quality is poor. Replace hydrogen gas with a
purer one.
The quartz jet is dirty. *1 Clean dust on the jet by
spraying air from above.
Problem Possible cause Solution Reference

Shimadzu GC-2014 Specifications

General

Type	Gas Chromatograph
Display	LCD
Maximum Heating Rate	120°C/min
Data Acquisition	Digital
Maximum Number of Detectors	4
Weight	Approx. 45 kg
Carrier Gas	Helium, Nitrogen, Hydrogen
Detector Options	FID, TCD, ECD, FPD
Injection Port	Split/Splitless, On-column
Gas Control	Electronic Flow Control (EFC)
Temperature Programming Rate	0.1 to 120 °C/min
Power Requirements	230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Detector Temperature Range	Up to 400°C (depending on detector type)