Teledyne Tekmar Versa - Chapter 1: Introduction; Essential Instructions; Warnings; Static Headspace

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Essential Instructions .................................................................................................. 1 - 2
Warnings ....................................................................................................................... 1 - 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 - 4
Static Headspace........................................................................................................................1-4
Sample Equilibration ........................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Mass Balance Equation ........................................................................................................................................ 1-4
Partition Coecient .............................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Mass Balance Equation Restated ...................................................................................................................... 1-6
Sampling ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Injection..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7
System Specications ................................................................................................. 1 - 7
Component Overview ................................................................................................ 1 - 8
Vials .................................................................................................................................................1-9
Vial Cover (Optional) .................................................................................................................1-9
Pressure Regulator ....................................................................................................................1-9
Pressure Transducer ..................................................................................................................1-9
Sample Loop................................................................................................................................1-9
Sample Needle..........................................................................................................................1-10
Flow Restrictor ..........................................................................................................................1-10
Carousel Tray .............................................................................................................................1-10
Gas Inlets and Outlets ............................................................................................................1-10
Transfer Line ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-10
Pressure Sample Gas Inlet .................................................................................................................................. 1-10
Headspace Valves ....................................................................................................................1-11
Pressurization Valve ............................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Vent Valve................................................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Versa Heated Zones ................................................................................................................1-11
6-Port Valve ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-11
Platen ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Versa Mechanisms ...................................................................................................................1-12
Carousel Drive Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Sample/Elevator Mixer Assembly .................................................................................................................... 1-12
Electronic Connections ..........................................................................................................1-13
Power Entry Module............................................................................................................................................ 1-13
USB Connection ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
GC/IO Interface ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
Circuit Boards ............................................................................................................................1-13
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
Pre-Installation............................................................................................................... 2-1
Operating Environment ..........................................................................................................2-1
Location Selection .....................................................................................................................2-1
Power Requirements ................................................................................................................2-1
Gas Supply Requirements ......................................................................................................2-1
Minimum Computer Requirements ....................................................................................2-2
Required Tools and Supplies for Installation ...................................................................2-3
Unpacking the Versa .................................................................................................................2-3
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