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Thermo Scientific
TRACE 1600/1610
Hardware Manual
Gas Chromatographs
MI-317000-003
3
Revision A
April 2022
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
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11
Table of Contents
11
About Your System
19
Preface
19
Contacting Us
20
Power Rating
20
Related Documentation
20
Safety Alerts and Important Information
21
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
21
Special Notices
21
Instrument Markings and Symbols
23
Hydrogen Safety Precautions
24
Using Hydrogen with TRACE 1600/TRACE 1610
25
Hydrogen Connection Guidelines
26
Purchasing Hydrogen
27
Properly Storing Hydrogen
28
Hydrogen Safety Codes, Standards and References
29
Hazardous Substances Precautions
30
Liquid Nitrogen Safety Precautions
30
Venting Toxic Gases
30
Carbon Dioxide Safety Precautions
31
Installation
33
Positioning the TRACE 1600/1610
35
Installing External Accessories
36
Installing the Injector and Detector Modules
36
Installing an Injector Module
37
Installing a Detector Module
38
Making the Gas Supply Plumbing Connections
40
Connecting the Oven Cryogenic System
45
Testing for Leaks
45
Oven Cryo System with Carbon Dioxide Connection
46
Oven Cryo System with Liquid Nitrogen Connection
48
Connecting the PTV/PTVBKF Cryogenic System
51
PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System with Carbon Dioxide Connection
51
PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System with Liquid Nitrogen Connection
54
Coupling to a Mass Spectrometer
56
Making the Duct Couple with an ISQ Series or TSQ Series Mass Spectrometer
56
Making the Duct to Couple with a DFS, IRMS, or ICP-MS Mass Spectrometer
59
Setting Handshake Parameters
62
Installing the Autosampler
63
Mounting an Autosampler on the GC
63
Configuration
65
Connecting the AI/AS 1610 in Standard Configuration
65
Connecting Triplus 500 HS, Triplus RSH SMART, or Triplus 100 Autosampler
67
Instrument Start-Up
67
Setting Autosampler Handshake Parameters
68
Installing the Data System Software
70
Making Power Connections
71
Setting the LAN Communication
73
Making the LAN Setup
74
Column Installation Requirements
77
Configuring the Data System
77
Using the Correct Fittings
77
Installing the Adapters for Encapsulated Graphite Ferrules
80
Installing the Column Rack
84
Installing the Column the First Time
85
Iconnect Column Lock
92
Chapter 2 Performing Routine Maintenance
99
Read Me First
100
Maintenance Supplies and Tools
101
Cleaning Stainless Steel Components
102
Maintenance Button
102
Powering on the TRACE 1600/1610
102
Powering off the TRACE 1600/1610
105
Cleaning the Instrument Externally
106
Replacing a Column
107
Chapter 3 Performing Injectors Routine Maintenance
115
Maintaining a Split/Splitless Injector (SSL)
116
Replacing the SSL Septum
119
Cleaning or Replacing the SSL Glass Liner
121
Replacing a SSL Broken Liner
123
Replacing the SSL Carrier and Split Lines Filters
125
Replacing the SSL Body Head O-Rings
127
Maintaining a Split/Splitless Injector with Backflush (SSLBKF)
129
Replacing the SSLBKF Septum
132
Cleaning or Replacing the SSLBKF Glass Liner
134
Replacing a SSLBKF Broken Liner
136
Replacing the SSLBKF Carrier and Split Lines Filters
138
Replacing the SSLBKF Body Head O-Rings
140
Maintaining a Gas Sampling Valve Injector (GSV)
142
Connecting the Sample in and out Lines
143
Replacing the Carrier and Split Lines Filters
145
Replacing the Sample Loop
146
Maintaining an Instant Connect Helium Saver Injector (Hes-S/SL)
148
Replacing the Septum
151
Cleaning or Replacing the Glass Liner
152
Replacing the Carrier and Split Lines Filters
154
Replacing the Body Head O-Rings
156
Maintaining a Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector (PTV)
158
Replacing the PTV Septum
161
Cleaning or Replacing the PTV Glass Liner
162
Replacing the PTV Broken Liner
165
Replacing the PTV Carrier and Split Lines Filters
167
Maintaining a Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector with
169
Backflush (PTVBKF)
169
Replacing the PTVBKF Septum
172
Cleaning or Replacing the PTVBKF Glass Liner
173
Replacing the PTVBKF Broken Liner
176
Replacing the PTVBKF Carrier and Split Lines Filters
178
Chapter 4 Performing Detectors Routine Maintenance
181
Maintaining a Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
182
Cleaning or Replacing the FID Collecting Electrode
185
Replacing the FID Ignition Glow-Plug
188
Maintaining a Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector (NPD)
191
Replacing the NPD Thermionic Source
194
Cleaning or Replacing the NPD Collecting Electrode
201
Maintaining a Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
209
Bake-Out Procedure
210
Measuring the Carrier Gas Flow Rate
211
Shutting down the TCD
211
Maintaining an Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
212
Detector Chemical Contamination
214
Wipe Test
215
Cleaning or Replacing the Collecting Electrode (Anode)
215
Maintaining a Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
218
Installing the FPD Detector
222
Removing the FPD Detector
224
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Jet
225
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Interferential Filter
229
Replacing the FPD Ignition Glow-Plug
234
Maintaining a Pulsed Discharge Detector (PDD)
239
Chapter 5 GC Main Frame Advanced Maintenance
241
Removing/Replacing the GC Top Cover
242
Removing/Replacing the GC Left Side Panel
243
Removing/Replacing the GC Right Side Panel
245
Removing/Replacing the GC Back Cover
247
Removing/Replacing the GC Front Door Cover
249
Removing/Replacing the Electronic Module
254
Replacing the Oven Heater Baffle
257
Lift the Cover off Using the Cover Handle. be Aware that the Ground Wire Is Attached to
258
Reconnected in the same Way It was Removed
258
Replacing the Oven Heater Temperature Sensor
261
Reconnect the Ground Wire to the Back Cover Terminal
261
Replace the Cover Proceeding in the Reverse Order in Which It was Removed
261
Back Cover Fixing Screws
262
Figure
262
Replacing the Oven Motor
265
Replacing the Flap Motor
271
Chapter 6 Injectors Advanced Maintenance
275
Baking-Out Contaminants from SSL, SSLBKF, Hes-S/SL, PTV, and PTVBKF Injectors
276
Removing/Replacing an Injector Module
277
Cleaning the SSL Injector Body
280
Cleaning the SSLBKF Injector Body
284
Cleaning the Hes-S/SL Injector Body
288
Cleaning the PTV Injector Head Assembly
292
Cleaning the PTVBKF Injector Head Assembly
300
Chapter 7 Detectors Advanced Maintenance
309
Removing/Replacing a Detector Module
309
Measuring the FID Gas Flows
312
Cleaning or Replacing the FID Jet
319
Measuring the NPD Gas Flows
323
Cleaning or Replacing the NPD Jet
333
Measuring the FPD Gas Flows
341
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Mirror Metal Plug
343
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Filter-Side Heat Shields
348
Cleaning or Replacing the FPD Flame-Side Heat Shields
356
Replacing the FPD Photomultiplier Tube
366
Installing Optional Kits
377
Installing the Oven Exhaust Kit
378
Installing the Merlin Microseal High Pressure Valve Kit
379
Introduction
379
Getting Started
379
Installing the Purge & Trap Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
384
Installing the Packed Column Adapters
390
Introduction
390
Getting Started
391
Installing the HS Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
397
Installing the Large Volume Splitless Kit
408
Installing the Manual On/Off Valve for Single Gas Line
411
Connecting a SSL/PTV Backflush System
414
Connecting a SSL/PTV Backflush System for High Temperature
422
Connecting a GSV Backflush System
428
Installing the Novent Microfluidics
431
Installing the Mounting Bracket
434
Preparing the Novent Microfluidics Restrictor Tubing
437
Attaching the Ferrule and Nut to the GC Column
440
Attaching the New Tubing to the Transfer Line
442
Connecting the Capillaries to the Microfluidics Splitter
446
Configuring the Post-Column
448
Using the Module
450
Installing a FTIR Make-Up Module
452
Installing the Hot Injection Adapter Kit on the SSL/SSLBKF Injector
456
Performing the Dual FPD Detector Configuration
465
Installing the Pressure Regulator Kit for Gas Sampling Valve
476
Installing the Packed Columns Support Kit
479
Installing the ECD Exhaust Vent Kit
484
Adding Modules
487
Adding a SSL, SSLBKF, PTV, or PTVBKF Injector Module
488
Adding a GSV Injector Module
491
Adding a FID, TCD/TCD In-Series, ECD, or FPD Detector Module
497
Adding a NPD Detector Module
501
Adding an aux Temperature/Cryo Module
510
Adding a Helium Saver Injector Module
515
Installing the Module
515
Installing the Column
521
Checking for Leaks
523
Adding a PDD Module
525
Getting Started
525
Installing a PDD Module
526
Plumbing the Gas Lines
530
Connecting the High Voltage and Pulses Cables
532
Installing the Capillary Column
537
Installing the Packed Column
537
Testing for Leaks
537
Performing Initial Power up
538
Adding a Generic Detector Interface
539
Preliminary Operations
539
Getting Started
539
Removing the GC
540
Assembling the GDI Electrical Interface
541
Replacing the Encapsulated Flow Restrictors
543
Installing and Connecting the GDI Electrical Interface
544
Connecting a GDI Interface to the TRACE 1600 Auxiliary Oven
549
Installing a GDI Mechanical Module
550
Connecting the Detector Gas Tubing to the Manifolds
552
Connecting Heater and Signal Cables
557
Restarting the GC
558
Performing the Third-Party Detector Start-Up and Optimization
558
Configuring and Setting GDI Detector
558
Adding an Analog Output Interface
560
Adding Systems
565
Adding the Oven Cryo System
566
Oven Cryo System Overview
566
Installing the Oven Cryo System
568
Adding the PTV and PTVBKF Cryo System
579
PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System Overview
580
Installing the PTV/PTVBKF Cryo System
581
Adding an Auxiliary Gas System
590
Auxiliary Gas Module Overview
591
Auxiliary Gas Interface Overview
591
Preliminary Operations
593
Getting Started
593
Installing the Auxiliary Gas Interface on the Right Wall of the Oven
594
Installing the Auxiliary Gas Interface on the Oven for HRMS
597
Installing and Connecting the Auxiliary Gas Module
600
Adding the Hydrogen Sensor
608
Chapter 11 Upgrading Equipment
615
Upgrading a TRACE 1600 to a TRACE 1610
616
Upgrading a Stand Alone TRACE 1600/1610 to MS Version
622
Preliminary Operations
622
Getting Started
622
Coupling with the ISQ Series or TSQ Series Mass Spectrometer
622
Updating HMI Software from USB Stick
627
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
631
Investigating Power Supply Issues
632
TRACE 1600/1610 will Not Power-On
632
Investigating Communication Issues
632
Software Is Not Communicating with the TRACE 1600/1610
632
TRACE 1600/1610 Does Not Start or Is Not Ready
632
Cannot Download Methods to the TRACE 1600/1610
632
Sample Data Are Not Acquired
633
GC Is Not Communicating with the PC
633
Autosampler Is Not Communicating with the PC
633
Investigating Sensitivity Issues
633
Poor Sensitivity or Sudden Loss in Sensitivity
633
Error Messages
634
TRACE 1600 Error Messages
634
TRACE 1610 Error Messages
634
Contacting Technical Support
639
Glossary
641
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