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TRACE 1300 and TRACE 1310
Gas Chromatographs
Hardware Manual
PN 31715002 Revision F Januar
y 2016
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
9
Default Chapter
9
Table of Contents
9
Preface
17
About Your System
18
Power Rating
18
Contacting Us
19
Related Documentation
19
Safety Alerts and Important Information
19
Special Notices
19
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
20
Instrument Markings and Symbols
21
Hydrogen Safety Precautions
22
Using Hydrogen with TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
23
Hydrogen Connection Guidelines
24
Purchasing Hydrogen
26
Properly Storing Hydrogen
26
Hydrogen Safety Codes, Standards and References
27
Hazardous Substances Precautions
29
Venting Toxic Gases
29
Liquid Nitrogen Safety Precautions
29
Carbon Dioxide Safety Precautions
30
Chapter 1 Installation
31
Positioning the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
33
Installing the External Accessories
33
Installing the Injector and Detector Modules
34
Installing an Injector Module
34
Installing a Detector Module
36
Making the Gas Supply Plumbing Connections
37
Testing for Leaks
42
Connecting the Oven Cryogenic System
43
Oven Cryo System with Carbon Dioxide Connection
43
Oven Cryo System with Liquid Nitrogen Connection
46
Connecting the PTV/PTVBKF Cryogenic System
48
PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System with Carbon Dioxide Connection
48
PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System with Liquid Nitrogen Connection
51
Coupling to a Mass Spectrometer
53
Making the Duct to Couple with an ISQ Series, TSQ 8000 Series, DSQ II, or ITQ Mass Spectrometer
53
Making the Duct to Couple with a TSQ Quantum Mass Spectrometer
56
Making the Duct to Couple with a DFS, IRMS, or ICP-MS Mass Spectrometer
59
Setting Handshake Parameters
61
Installing the Autosampler
62
Mounting an Autosampler on the GC
62
Connecting the Autosampler
64
Connect the Autosampler to the GC System
67
Setting Autosampler Handshake Parameters
71
Installing the Data System Software
72
Making Power Connections
73
Setting the LAN Communication
75
Making the LAN Setup
76
Configuring the Data System
80
Column Installation Requirements
80
Using the Correct Fittings
80
Installing the Adapters for Encapsulated Graphite Ferrules
82
Installing the Column Rack
86
Installing the Column the First Time
87
Chapter 2 Performing Routine Maintenance
95
Read Me First
96
Maintenance Supplies and Tools
98
Cleaning Stainless Steel Components
98
Maintenance Button
99
Powering on the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
99
Shutting down the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
101
Cleaning the Instrument Externally
102
Replacing a Column
103
Chapter 3 Performing Injectors Routine Maintenance
109
Maintaining a Split/Splitless Injector (SSL)
110
Replacing the SSL Septum
113
Cleaning or Replacing the SSL Glass Liner
114
Replacing a SSL Broken Liner
116
Replacing the SSL Carrier and Split Lines Filters
118
Replacing the SSL Body Head O-Rings
119
Maintaining a Split/Splitless Injector with Backflush (SSLBKF)
121
Replacing the SSLBKF Septum
124
Cleaning or Replacing the SSLBKF Glass Liner
125
Replacing a SSLBKF Broken Liner
127
Replacing the SSLBKF Carrier and Split Lines Filters
129
Replacing the SSLBKF Body Head O-Rings
130
Maintaining a Gas Sampling Valve Injector (GSV)
132
Connecting the Sample in and out Lines
133
Replacing the Carrier and Split Lines Filters
135
Replacing the Sample Loop
136
Maintaining an Instant Connect Helium Saver Injector (Hes-S/SL)
138
Replacing the Septum
141
Cleaning or Replacing the Glass Liner
142
Replacing the Carrier and Split Lines Filters
144
Replacing the Body Head O-Rings
145
Maintaining a Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector (PTV)
147
Replacing the PTV Septum
150
Cleaning or Replacing the PTV Glass Liner
151
Replacing the PTV Broken Liner
153
Replacing the PTV Carrier and Split Lines Filters
155
Maintaining a Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector with
157
Backflush (PTVBKF)
157
Replacing the PTVBKF Septum
160
Cleaning or Replacing the PTVBKF Glass Liner
161
Replacing the PTVBKF Broken Liner
163
Replacing the PTVBKF Carrier and Split Lines Filters
165
Chapter 4 Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
167
Maintaining a Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
168
Cleaning or Replacing the FID Collecting Electrode
171
Replacing the FID Ignition Glow-Plug
174
Maintaining a Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector (NPD)
177
Replacing the NPD Thermionic Source
180
Cleaning or Replacing the NPD Collecting Electrode
186
Maintaining a Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
193
Bake-Out Procedure
194
Measuring the Carrier Gas Flow Rate
195
Shutting down the TCD
195
Maintaining an Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
196
Detector Chemical Contamination
198
Wipe Test
199
Cleaning or Replacing the Collecting Electrode (Anode)
199
Maintaining a Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
202
Installing the FPD Detector
206
Removing the FPD Detector
208
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Jet
209
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Interferential Filter
213
Replacing the FPD Ignition Glow-Plug
217
Maintaining a Pulsed Discharge Detector (PDD)
223
Chapter 5 GC Main Frame Advanced Maintenance
225
Removing/Replacing the GC Top Cover
226
Removing/Replacing the GC Left Side Panel
227
Removing/Replacing the GC Right Side Panel
229
Removing/Replacing the GC Back Cover
231
Removing/Replacing the GC Front Door Cover
233
Removing/Replacing the Electronic Module
238
Replacing the Oven Heater Baffle
241
Replacing the Oven Heater Temperature Sensor
245
Replacing the Oven Motor
249
Replacing the Flap Motor
255
Chapter 6 Injectors Advanced Maintenance
259
Baking-Out Contaminants from SSL, SSLBKF, Hes-S/SL, PTV, and PTVBKF Injectors
260
Removing/Replacing an Injector Module
261
Cleaning the SSL Injector Body
264
Cleaning the SSLBKF Injector Body
268
Cleaning the Hes-S/SL Injector Body
272
Cleaning the PTV Injector Head Assembly
276
Cleaning the PTVBKF Injector Head Assembly
283
Chapter 7 Detectors Advanced Maintenance
291
Removing/Replacing a Detector Module
292
Measuring the FID Gas Flows
295
Cleaning or Replacing the FID Jet
301
Measuring the NPD Gas Flows
306
Cleaning or Replacing the NPD Jet
315
Measuring the FPD Gas Flows
323
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Mirror Metal Plug
325
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Filter-Side Heat Shields
330
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Flame-Side Heat Shields
338
Replacing the FPD Photomultiplier Tube
347
Chapter 8 Installing Optional Kits
355
Installing the Oven Exhaust Kit
356
Installing the Merlin Microseal High Pressure Valve Kit
357
Introduction
357
Getting Started
357
Installing the Purge & Trap Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
362
Installing the Packed Column Adapters
368
Introduction
368
Getting Started
368
Installing the HS Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
374
Installing the Large Volume Splitless Kit
384
Installing the Manual On/Off Valve for Single Gas Line
387
Connecting a SSL/PTV Backflush System
390
Connecting a SSL/PTV Backflush System for High Temperature
397
Connecting a GSV Backflush System
403
Installing the Novent Microfluidics
406
Installing the Mounting Bracket
409
Preparing the Novent Microfluidics Restrictor Tubing
411
Attaching the Ferrule and Nut to the GC Column
414
Attaching the New Tubing to the Transfer Line
415
Connecting the Capillaries to the Microfluidics Splitter
420
Configuring the Post-Column
421
Using the Module
424
Installing a FTIR Make-Up Module
426
Installing the Hot Injection Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
430
Performing the Dual FPD Detector Configuration
439
Adding Modules
451
Chapter 9 Adding Modules
451
Adding a SSL, SSLBKF, PTV, or PTVBKF Injector Module
452
Adding a GSV Injector Module
455
Adding a FID, TCD/TCD In-Series, ECD, or FPD Detector Module
461
Adding a NPD Detector Module
465
Adding an Aux Temperature/Cryo Module
473
Adding a Helium Saver Injector Module
478
Installing the Module
478
Installing the Column
484
Checking for Leaks
486
Adding a PDD Module
488
Getting Started
488
Installing a PDD Module
489
Plumbing the Gas Lines
493
Installing and Purging the Gas Regulator
494
Installing and Purging the Helium Purifier
494
Connecting the High Voltage and Pulses Cables
495
Connecting the Discharge Gas Supply
495
Installing the Capillary Column
500
Installing the Packed Column
500
Testing for Leaks
500
Performing Initial Power up
501
Adding a Generic Detector Interface
502
Preliminary Operations
502
Getting Started
502
Removing the GC
503
Assembling the GDI Electrical Interface
504
Replacing the Encapsulated Flow Restrictors
506
Installing and Connecting the GDI Electrical Interface
507
Connecting a GDI Interface to the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven
511
Installing a GDI Mechanical Module
512
Connecting the Detector Gas Tubings to the Manifolds
514
Connecting Heater and Signal Cables
518
Restarting the GC
519
Performing the Third-Party Detector Start-Up and Optimization
519
Configuring and Setting GDI Detector
520
Adding an Analog Output Interface
521
Adding Systems
525
Chapter 10 Adding Systems
525
Adding the Oven Cryo System
526
Oven Cryo System Overview
527
Installing the Oven Cryo System
529
Adding the PTV and PTVBKF Cryo System
540
PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System Overview
541
Installing the PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System
543
Adding an Auxiliary Gas System
551
Auxiliary Gas Module Overview
552
Auxiliary Gas Interface Overview
552
Preliminary Operations
554
Getting Started
555
Installing the Auxiliary Gas Interface on the Left Wall of the Oven
555
Installing the Auxiliary Gas Interface on the Right Wall of the Oven
558
Installing the Auxiliary Gas Interface on the Oven for HRMS
562
Installing and Connecting the Auxiliary Gas Module
564
Adding the Hydrogen Sensor
572
Chapter 11 Upgrade Equipment
579
Upgrading a TRACE 1300 to a TRACE 1310
580
Upgrading a Stand Alone TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 to MS Version
586
Preliminary Operations
586
Getting Started
586
Coupling with the ISQ Series / TSQ 8000 Series Mass Spectrometer
587
Coupling with the DSQ II Mass Spectrometer
591
Coupling with the ITQ Mass Spectrometer
596
Coupling with the TSQ Quantum Mass Spectrometer
601
Updating HMI Software from USB Stick
607
Troubleshooting
611
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
611
Investigating Power Supply Issues
612
TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 will Not Power-On
612
Investigating Communication Issues
612
Software Is Not Communicating with the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
612
TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 Does Not Start or Is Not Ready
612
Cannot Download Methods to the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310
612
Sample Data Are Not Acquired
613
GC Is Not Communicating with the PC
613
Autosampler Is Not Communicating with the PC
613
Investigating Sensitivity Issues
613
Poor Sensitivity or Sudden Loss in Sensitivity
613
Error Messages
614
TRACE 1300 Error Messages
614
TRACE 1310 Error Messages
614
Contacting Technical Support
619
Glossary
621
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