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Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink IRMS System User Manual

Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink IRMS System
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EA IsoLink IRMS System
for CNSOH
Including the Flash IRMS Elemental Analyzer
Operating Manual
31707010 Revision B December 2016

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Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink IRMS System Specifications

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BrandThermo Scientific
ModelEA IsoLink IRMS System
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Declaration

Regulatory Compliance

Statement on product testing and evaluation for compliance with regulations.

Safety

Details safety standards complied with by the device.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Details EMC and RFI regulations complied with by the device.

FCC Compliance Statement

Notice on Lifting and Handling of Thermo Scientific Instruments

Guidance on safe handling of heavy/bulky instruments.

Notice on the Proper Use of Thermo Scientific Instruments

Instructions for correct instrument usage to maintain protection.

Notice on the Susceptibility to Electromagnetic Transmissions

Warning against using radio frequency transmitters near the instrument.

WEEE Directive

15-Years Warranty for Furnace and Thermal Conductivity Detector

What is excluded from the Furnaces Warranty?

Lists damages not covered by the furnace warranty.

What is excluded from the Thermal Conductivity Detector Warranty?

Lists damages not covered by the TCD warranty.

Who to contact in case of problems?

Provides contact information for technical support regarding furnace or detector issues.

Preface

About Your System

Overview of the Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink IRMS System for CNSOH.

Safety Alerts and Important Information

Highlights crucial safety notices and warnings presented in the guide.

Safety Symbols and Signal Words

Explains the meaning of safety symbols and signal words used in the manual.

Power Rating

Specifies the electrical power requirements for the instrument.

Contacting Us

Provides contact details for technical assistance and support.

Instrument Markings and Symbols

Explains various symbols found on the instrument and their meanings.

Environmental Conditions

Specifies the recommended environmental operating parameters for the instrument.

Safety Information

Provides general safety guidelines and warnings for instrument use.

Use of Gases

Details the gases used with the instrument, their purity, and pressure requirements.

Safety Cut Off Device

Explains the function of the safety cutoff device for protecting the instrument.

Gases Precautions

Provides detailed safety precautions for handling various gases used with the system.

Precaution for Helium

Safety notes for handling Helium gas.

Precaution for Oxygen

Safety notes for handling Oxygen gas.

Precaution for Hydrogen

Safety notes for handling Hydrogen gas.

Precaution for Nitrogen

Safety notes for handling Nitrogen gas.

Precaution for Sulfur Dioxide

Safety notes for handling Sulfur Dioxide gas.

Precaution for Carbon Dioxide

Safety notes for handling Carbon Dioxide gas.

Precaution for Carbon Monoxide

Safety notes for handling Carbon Monoxide gas.

Hazardous Substances Precautions

General precautions for handling hazardous substances.

Venting Toxic Gases

Guidance on safely venting toxic gases from the instrument.

Residual Risks

Highlights potential residual hazards associated with the instrument.

High Voltage

Warning regarding high voltage components within the instrument.

Hot Parts

Warning about hot surfaces within the instrument.

Hazardous Chemical

Precautions for handling potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.

Maintenance Precaution

Safety precautions to be taken during instrument maintenance.

Personal Protective Equipment

Recommendations for personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous substances.

Training

Information on available training for instrument operation and software.

Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your EA IsoLink IRMS System for CNSOH

Technical Features

Summarizes the major technical specifications of the EA IsoLink IRMS System.

Instrument Configurations

Details the analytical capabilities and configurations of the EA IsoLink IRMS System.

Software Requirements

Lists the minimum hardware requirements for operating the associated software.

Instrument Basics

Describes the fundamental components and operation of the Elemental Analyzer.

Furnaces

Details the left and right furnaces used for conversion and combustion analysis.

Thermal conductivity detector (TCD)

Describes the TCD detector and its placement.

Chromatographic columns

Explains the function and placement of chromatographic columns.

Safety Information

Provides general safety guidelines and warnings for instrument use.

Safety Cut Off Device

Explains the function of the safety cutoff device for protecting the instrument.

Labels Location on the Instrument

Illustrates the location of safety labels attached to the instrument.

Use of Gases

Details the gases used with the instrument, their purity, and pressure requirements.

Gas Supply

Information on supplying gases to the Flash IRMS Elemental Analyzer.

Gas Purity

Specifies the required purity of gases for the EA IsoLink IRMS System.

Maximum Pressure

States the maximum permissible pressure for gas supplies.

Nominal Pressure

Specifies the nominal pressure settings for gas supplies.

Precaution for Carbon Monoxide

Safety notes for handling Carbon Monoxide gas.

Precaution for Sulfur Dioxide

Safety notes for handling Sulfur Dioxide gas.

Using Hydrogen

Safety precautions and guidelines for using Hydrogen gas.

Leak Test

Instructions on how to perform a leak test on the system.

Performing a leak check

Step-by-step procedure for conducting a leak check.

Front Panel

Description and illustration of the instrument's front panel components.

Back Panel

Description and illustration of the instrument's back panel components.

Top Panel

Description of components located on the top panel of the instrument.

Furnaces Compartment

Details on accessing and operating the furnace compartment.

Oven Compartment

Description of the oven compartment and its housed components.

Detection System Description

Explains the functionality of the thermal conductivity detector (TCD).

Electrical Compartment

Description of the instrument's electrical compartment and its contents.

Connections Panel

Details the various connection ports on the instrument's rear panel.

Interface Area

Describes the connectors for autosamplers and management devices.

Transformers Compartment

Information on accessing the transformer compartment.

Devices for the Furnaces Control

Explains the devices responsible for controlling the instrument's furnaces.

Devices Supplying the Furnaces

Details the components that supply power to the furnaces.

Status Panel

Describes the LED status panel indicating instrument operating conditions.

Autosamplers

Overview of the autosampler options available for the system.

MAS Plus Autosampler for Solid Samples

Details the MAS Plus autosampler for solid sample analysis.

AI 1310 /AS 1310 Autosampler for Liquid Samples

Details the AI 1310/AS 1310 autosampler for liquid sample analysis.

Ramped GC Oven

Information about the ramped GC module for temperature control.

Chapter 2 Analytical Principles

About Your System

Provides an overview of the EA IsoLink IRMS System for CNSOH's capabilities.

Pneumatic Circuit

Describes the pneumatic circuits for NCS and OH configurations.

Pressure Regulators

Explains the function and components of the pressure regulators.

Electronic Flow Controller (EFC-t) Module

Details the EFC-t module for regulating gas flows.

Automatic Switching Valve Block (ASV)

Describes the ASV for switching between combustion and pyrolysis modes.

Helium Management (HeM) Module

Explains the HeM module for reducing helium consumption.

Adjusting the Split Flow

Instructions on adjusting split flow ratios using needle valves.

Pneumatic Circuit and Measuring Points

Illustrates the pneumatic circuit and identifies measuring points.

Preparation of Reactors and Adsorption Filter

Instructions for preparing reactors and adsorption filters for analysis.

NC Configuration

Details components and filling materials for NC determination.

H and O Configurations

Describes the setup for Hydrogen and Oxygen isotope analysis.

To fill the quartz reactor

Step-by-step guide for filling a quartz reactor with materials.

Preparing the Adsorption Filter

Instructions for filling an adsorption filter.

The Ramped GC Oven

Information about the Ramped GC Oven's control and function.

Chapter 3 Installing Flash IRMS Elemental Analyzer

Preliminary Information

Preliminary information required for installing the EA IsoLink IRMS System.

Unpacking the Instrument

Instructions for carefully unpacking the instrument.

Placing the Instrument

Guidance on positioning the instrument on the workbench.

Making the Gas Supply Plumbing Connections

Instructions for connecting gas supply lines to the instrument.

Building the Gas Lines

Steps for constructing gas supply lines.

Purging Gas Lines

Procedure for purging assembled gas lines.

Connecting the Gas Lines

Steps for connecting gas supply lines to the instrument's rear panel.

Electrical Connections

Explains electrical connections for the system and peripherals.

Mounting Peripheral Devices

Instructions for unpacking and connecting peripheral devices.

Power Connections

Information on connecting the instrument's power supply.

Performing Electrical Connections

Detailed steps for making electrical connections.

Installing the Reactors into the Furnaces

Instructions for installing reactors into the instrument's furnaces.

To insert the reactor with a bottom Feed Connector (BFC)

Procedure for inserting a reactor with a bottom feed connector.

To Install the combustion reactor into the right furnace

Steps for installing the combustion reactor into the right furnace.

Setting Pressure and Flow Parameters

Instructions for setting gas pressures and flows for NCS and H-O determinations.

NCS Determination

Pressure and flow parameters for NCS determination.

H-O Determinations

Pressure and flow parameters for H-O determination.

Installing Autosampler

Guidance on installing MAS Plus or AI 1310/AS 1310 autosamplers.

Isodat Software Suite

Information on the Isodat Software Suite and its installation.

Chapter 4 Installing MAS Plus Autosampler

MAS Plus Autosampler Overview

Provides an overview of the MAS Plus autosampler's features.

MAS Plus Autosampler Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the MAS Plus autosampler.

Chapter 5 Installing AI 1310/AS 1310 Autosampler

Preliminary Information

Preliminary information for installing the AI 1310/AS 1310 sampling system.

Who Performs the Installation

Specifies who is responsible for installing the autosampler.

Electrical Requirement

Details the power supply requirements for the autosampler.

Lift and Carry the Sampling Unit

Instructions on how to lift and carry the autosampler sampling unit.

Installing the Direct Injection Device for Flash IRMS Elemental Analyzer

Procedure for installing the direct injection device.

Installing the Sampler Support on the Flash IRMS Elemental Analyzer

Instructions for mounting the sampler support for the autosampler.

Installing the AI 1310/AS 1310 on the Flash IRMS Elemental Analyzer

Instructions for installing the AI 1310/AS 1310 onto the analyzer.

Installation of the Sampling Unit

Steps for installing the autosampler sampling unit.

Installing the Syringe

Procedures for installing the autosampler syringe.

Electrical Connections

Details the electrical connections for the autosampler.

Starting-up

Steps for starting up the AI 1310/AS 1310 sampling system.

Chapter 6 Using EA IsoLink IRMS System for CNSOH

Introduction

Overview of the EA IsoLink IRMS System for CNSOH and its applications.

Dual Measurement

Instructions for performing dual measurements.

Performing a Jump Calibration

Procedure for performing a jump calibration between gas configurations.

Creating an Isodat Method for N+C Measurement (Dual Measurement)

Steps for creating an Isodat method for dual N+C analysis.

Creating an EA Method for N+C Measurement

Steps for creating an EA method for dual N+C analysis.

Creating an Isodat Method for Single Mode S Measurements

Instructions for setting up an Isodat method for single mode S analysis.

High-Temperature Conversion – Analysis of H and O Isotopes

Explains high-temperature conversion for H and O isotope analysis.

Inserting the Reactor with a Bottom Feed Connector (BFC)

Procedure for inserting a reactor with a bottom feed connector.

Removing the Reactor from the Bottom Feed Connector (BFC)

Procedure for removing a reactor from the bottom feed connector.

Setting Up a HO Method

Guide for setting up dual measurement methods for Hydrogen and Oxygen.

Creating a New Method for Dual Measurement

Guide for creating a new dual measurement method.

Creating an EA Method for H+O Measurement

Steps for creating an EA method for H+O analysis.

Creating a Sequence for Dual Measurement

Instructions for creating a sequence for dual measurements.

Start Data Acquisition

Steps to start the data acquisition process.

Dual Measurement Results

Describes the events and results of dual measurement acquisition.

H3-Factor Determination

Explains how to determine the H3-factor for instrumental correction.

Measuring Sulfur Isotopes

Instructions for measuring sulfur isotopes.

Procedure

Details the procedure for sulfur measurements.

Before Starting a Sulfur Measurement

Checklist of prerequisites before starting a sulfur measurement.

Reactor Filling

Instructions for filling the reactor for sulfur measurements.

Setting for Flash Elemental Analyzer

Recommended settings for the Flash Elemental Analyzer in EagerSmart.

Create a Gas Configuration for a Sulfur Measurement

Steps to create a gas configuration for sulfur analysis.

Starting a Sulfur Measurement

Steps to start the sulfur measurement process.

Defining an Isodat Method

Instructions for defining an Isodat method for sulfur measurement.

Instrument

Instrument settings within the Isodat method.

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Post-Analysis Operations

Recommendations for operations after analysis to maintain performance and reduce costs.

Putting the Instrument in Standby Mode

Procedure for placing the instrument in standby mode to reduce consumption.

Maintaining the Instrument

Guidelines for routine and periodic maintenance of the instrument.

Current Maintenance Program

Details the current maintenance tasks for reactors and filters.

Replacing the Filling Materials

Instructions for replacing reactor and adsorption filter filling materials.

To replace the filling material in quartz reactors

Step-by-step guide for replacing filling material in quartz reactors.

To replace the filling material in adsorption filters

Instructions for replacing filling material in adsorption filters.

Ashes Removal and Crucible Cleaning

Procedures for removing ashes and cleaning crucibles.

To remove the ashes and clean the crucible

Steps for cleaning ashes from crucibles.

To clean the reactor

Instructions for cleaning the reactor of the pyrolysis unit.

Maintaining the Reactor of the Pyrolysis Unit

Maintenance procedures for the pyrolysis unit reactor.

To clean/replace the graphite crucible

Procedure for cleaning or replacing the graphite crucible.

Replacing the Gas Chromatographic Column

Instructions for replacing the gas chromatographic column.

Maintaining the MAS Plus Autosampler

Maintenance procedures for the MAS Plus autosampler.

To clean the shaft of the MAS Plus autosampler

Steps for cleaning the autosampler shaft.

Replacing the o-rings of the MAS shaft

Procedure for replacing the O-rings on the MAS autosampler shaft.

Upgrading EA for 25 mm OD Macro Reactor

Instructions for upgrading the EA to use a 25 mm OD macro reactor.

Cleaning the Instrument

Guidelines for cleaning the instrument externally.

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Analytical Troubleshooting

Common anomalies, diagnoses, and remedies for analytical issues.

Safety Cutoff

Explains the function of the Safety Cutoff LED and error messages.

EFC-t Module

Troubleshooting guide for the Electronic Flow Controller (EFC-t) module.

Chapter 9 Running the Flash IRMS as Stand-alone Instrument

EagerSmart Software Installation

Guide for installing the EagerSmart Data Handling Software.

EagerSmart Main Menu

Description of the EagerSmart Data Handling Software Main Menu.

Configuring the Analyzer

Steps to configure the analyzer settings within EagerSmart.

Performing a Leak Test

Procedure for performing a leak test on the instrument.

To check the leaks

Steps for initiating and monitoring the leak test.

Adjusting the Detector Signal Level

Instructions for adjusting the TCD detector signal level.

View Sample Being Acquired

Tool for monitoring the acquisition of a sample in real-time.

Configuring EagerSmart Data Handling Software

Steps to configure EagerSmart software for specific instrument configurations.

Using Isodat Software Suite and EagerSmart Data Handling Software at the Same Time

Guide on how to switch between Isodat and EagerSmart software.

Glossary

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