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3000 Micro GC Guides Purpose of this Reference Guide PN 074-558-P1A 3000 Micro GC Guides are not intended to replace the 3000 Micro GC Operating Manual (PN 074-519-P1) or 3000 Micro GC training, but are intended for use as supporting materials for those who have been trained in an INFICON® sanctioned training course.
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3000 Micro GC Guides Table Of Contents Cover Page Title Page Trademarks Disclaimer Copyright Purpose of this Reference Guide Definition of Note, Hint, Danger, Warning and Caution Paragraphs How To Contact Customer Support 3000 Micro GC Guide 1 Configuring a PC for a Direct Connection to 3000 Micro GC via the Crossover Cable ....................................1-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 2 Connecting to 3000 Micro GC via the Static IP Address ............................................................
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 10 Setting Annotations ..................................................................10-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 11 Qualifying Peaks and Groups...................................................11-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 12 Adjusting Retention Time Windows ..........................................12-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 13 Conducting a Single Level Calibration......................................13-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 14 Conducting a Multiple Level Calibration .
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 1 Configuring a PC for a Direct Connection to 3000 Micro GC via the Crossover Cable Table 1-1 Configuring a PC for a direct connection via the crossover cable Step Description 1 Connect one end of the crossover cable (PN 5183-4649 provided in the ship kit) to a TCP/IP ethernet port on the PC. Connect the other end to the ethernet port on the back of 3000 Micro GC. 2 Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the on position.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 1-1 Configuring a PC for a direct connection via the crossover cable (continued) Step Description In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. 6 In the Local Area Connection Properties window in The connection uses the following items: area, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 1-1 Configuring a PC for a direct connection via the crossover cable (continued) Step Description 7 In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address. 8 Type the PC IP address and Subnet mask as follows: IP address: 10.1.1.100 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: * PN 074-558-P1A * The Default gateway can remain blank for a direct connection via the crossover cable.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 1-1 Configuring a PC for a direct connection via the crossover cable (continued) Step Description 12 Click (Windows) Start >> Run. 13 In the Run window, in the Open: box, type ping 10.1.1.101. Click OK. 14 Verify from the Command Prompt that the PC is receiving data packets from the instrument. PN 074-558-P1A NOTE: If the command prompt reads Request Timed Out or Detection Limit Unreachable, repeat steps 3 to 7 to verify IP settings.
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 2 Connecting to 3000 Micro GC via the Static IP Address Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address Step 1 Description 3000 Micro GC has both a static IP address and a dynamic IP address. The factory default dynamic IP address is set at 10.1.1.101. In the event that the IP address is modified or lost, it is possible to access the instrument through its static IP address: 192.168.1.99.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address (continued) Step Description In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. 7 The Local Area Connection Properties window will display. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in The connection uses the following items: area, then click Properties..
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address (continued) Step Description 8 In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address. 9 Type the PC IP Address and Subnet Mask as follows: IP Address: 192.168.1.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: * PN 074-558-P1A * The Default gateway can remain blank for a direct connection via the crossover cable.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address (continued) Step Description 13 Click (Windows) Start >> Run. 14 In the Run window, in the Open: box, type ping 192.168.1.99. Click OK. 15 Verify from the Command Prompt that the PC is receiving data packets from the instrument. 16 Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. 17 In the address bar, type 192.168.1.99 and press Enter. 18 The instrument embedded web page will display.
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 3 Changing the Instrument IP Address Table 3-1 Changing the Instrument IP Address Step 1 Description The IP address of the instrument can be changed through the embedded web page. NOTE: Consult an IT professional to assist with IP settings. 2 Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. 3 In the address bar, type the current IP Address of the instrument. Press Enter. PN 074-558-P1A NOTE: The factory default IP address is set at 10.1.1.101.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 3-1 Changing the Instrument IP Address (continued) Step 6 Description Type the desired changes to the IP address and click Submit. NOTE: Consult an IT professional to assist with IP settings. 7 A window will prompt the user to restart the instrument: Click Restart. Allow three minutes for the instrument to update configuration files. CAUTION 8 Connect to the instrument using the new IP address. Click (Windows) Start >> Run.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 3-1 Changing the Instrument IP Address (continued) Step 10 Description Verify from the Command Prompt window that the PC is receiving data packets from the instrument. NOTE: If the ping command prompt displays Request Timed Out or Detection Limit Unreachable, then connect to the static IP address (192.168.1.99) by following the procedure in 3000 Micro GC Guide 2, Connecting to 3000 Micro GC via the Static IP Address.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 4 Changing the Carrier Gas Configuration Table 4-1 Changing the carrier gas configuration Step 1 Description The type of carrier gas used for analysis can be changed through the embedded web page. NOTE: If a carrier gas type is changed without following this procedure, inverted peaks will appear in the chromatogram. 2 Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. 3 In the address bar, type in the current 3000 Micro GC IP Address. Press Enter.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 4-1 Changing the carrier gas configuration (continued) Step 6 Description Under Connection, select the carrier gas connection that corresponds to the desired GC module. Click Submit. NOTE: Entries m1 and m2 represent channels A and B, respectively. Entries m3 and m4 represent channels C and D, if installed. NOTE: In the example shown above, carrier1 is assigned to modules m1 and m2. Carrier2 is unused. Select the new carrier gas type from the drop-down list. Click Submit.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 4-1 Changing the carrier gas configuration (continued) Step 9 Description When the column temperatures are below 60ºC, click Continue. NOTE: Closing the browser or clicking back will cancel any changes. 10 Change the carrier gas supply connections at the instrument back panel, and check for leaks. HINT: Label the new carrier gas type at the back of the instrument, for quick visual reference in the future. 11 A window will prompt to restart the instrument: Click Restart.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 5 Installing EZ IQ Table 5-1 Installing EZ IQ PN 074-558-P1A Step Description 1 Insert the EZ IQ Installation CD into the PC CD-ROM drive. The CD Installer window will display. If it does not display, double-click CDInstaller.exe under the CD-ROM root drive. 2 Click Install EZ IQ to start the installation. 3 The EZ IQ Setup - Welcome window will display. Click Next >. 4 The EZ IQ Setup - Choose Destination Location window will display.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 5-1 Installing EZ IQ (continued) Step Description The EZ IQ Setup - Select Program Folder window will display. In the Program Folder: box, type in a name for the program folder. This name will be shown in the (Windows) Start >> All Programs menu. Use the default Chromatography program folder name. Click Next >. 6 The EZ IQ Setup - Setup Status window will display. 7 When prompted, click Yes to create an EZ IQ program desktop short cut.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 5-1 Installing EZ IQ (continued) Step Description When the installation is complete, the EZ IQ Setup Reboot to Complete Setup window will display. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish. 9 After the computer has restarted, the Data System window will display. Click OK to complete the installation.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 6 Configuring a 3000 Micro GC with EZ IQ Table 6-1 Configuring 3000 Micro GC with EZ IQ Step Description 1 Click (Windows) Start >> All Programs >> Chromatography >> EZ IQ Config. 2 The EZ IQ Configuration window will display. Click Instrument Configuration.... 3 On the Instrument Configuration window, type an Instrument name:, select Instrument type: 3000 Micro GC Enhanced Driver, and click Configure.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 6-1 Configuring 3000 Micro GC with EZ IQ (continued) Step Description Double-click the INFICON 3000 Micro GC icon in the Configured modules panel to open the INFICON 3000 Micro GC Configuration window. 6 On the INFICON 3000 Micro GC Configuration window. Click the Connectivity tab. In the IP address: box, type the IP address of 3000 Micro GC. Click Load Configuration from GC….
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 7 3000 Micro GC Method Setup Table 7-1 Creating a method Step Description It is possible to either create a new method or open an existing method in EZ IQ. Click File >> Method and select either New or Open from the drop-down list. 2 To edit method parameters, click Method >> Instrument Setup.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 7-1 Creating a method (continued) Step 3 Description The Instrument Setup window will display. It will display parameters that can be edited. NOTE: The Instrument Setup window is configuration dependent. Populate sample acquisition parameters as desired, such as Injector Temperature, Column Temperature, Sample Pump time, Column Pressure, etc. Ensure that the Run Time is long enough for the last expected peak to elute.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 7-1 Creating a method (continued) Step 4 Description Click the Trigger tab. In the Type: list, select the trigger type. If the sample run will be initiated directly through EZ IQ, select None. If the sample run will be triggered by an external event through a remote control connection, select External. To save the method, click File >> Method >> Save to overwrite the existing method file or Save As to save a new method file.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 7-1 Creating a method (continued) Step 7 Description Click Control >> Instrument Status to view the status of the instrument. PN 074-558-P1A NOTE: The status will read Not Ready, highlighted in yellow, if paramters have not reached their set points. Parameters that are changing are highlighted in yellow. A run cannot be started unless the status reads Ready, highlighted in green.
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 8 Running a Sample Table 8-1 Running a sample Step Description To start the run, click Control >> Single Run. 2 The Single Run Acquisition window will display. In the Sample ID: box, type a Sample ID. 3 The method will default to the method that is currently loaded. To change the method, click the folder icon located on the right of the Method: box and select the desired method.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 8-1 Running a sample (continued) Step Description Select a path for storage of data files by selecting the folder icon located on the right of the Data path: box. 5 The Data file: box is used to create the filename. To automatically include certain descriptors such as Sample ID, Method Name, and Date and Time, click the blue arrow, located to the right of the Data File field. Select the desired descriptors. 6 In the Number of Reps box, type the desired number of repetitions.
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 9 Integrating Chromatograms Table 9-1 Integrating Chromatograms Step 1 Description Integration events are used to customize the integration of certain peaks or regions of the chromatogram. Refer to the 074-538 EZ IQ Operating Manual or online help in the EZ IQ software for descriptions of individual events. PN 074-558-P1A In EZ IQ, click Method >> Integration Events. 2 Select a channel to add or edit integration events.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 10 Setting Annotations Table 10-1 Setting Annotations Step Description 1 In EZ IQ, right-click on a chromatogram and click Annotations. 2 The Trace Annotation Properties window will appear. Step 3. Step 4. Step 6. PN 074-558-P1A Step 5. Step 7. Step 8. 3 In the Trace: list, select the desired chromatogram. 4 For the selected chromatogram, select Peaks or Groups from the drop-down list.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 10-1 Setting Annotations (continued) Step Description Select the check boxes to display Baseline, USP Width, Retention Time Window, Show Undetected Named Peaks, or Group Range on the chromatogram. 8 When finished selecting annotations, click Apply to All or OK.
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 11 Qualifying Peaks and Groups Table 11-1 Qualify peaks and groups Step Description Once a run is finished, peaks and groups can be identified based on retention time. Select a channel to add or edit peak or group information from the drop-down list on the tool bar. 2 Click Method >> Peaks/Groups.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 11-1 Qualify peaks and groups (continued) Step 3 Description The Peak/Group Tables window will display. There are tabs for Named Peaks and Groups. On the Named Peaks tab, enter the Name, Ret.Time, and retention time Window for each component in the channel. To enter group information, click the Groups tab. In a blank Name box, type the name of the group. In the Group Type list, select Calibrated Range. Click the blue arrow on the right of the Group Def. field.
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 12 Adjusting Retention Time Windows Table 12-1 Adjusting retention time windows Step In EZ IQ, click the Adjust Retention Time Window icon on the Int. Events tool bar. Alternatively, right-click on the chromatogram and click Graphical Programming >> Adjust Retention Time Window.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 12-1 Adjusting retention time windows (continued) Step 2 Description A blue Adjust Retention Time Window window will display. Click directly on the desired retention time window. HINT: Click and drag from the corner of the window to resize. Press to display the Adjust Retention Time Window option. Click Analyze Now to apply the changes and exit the window.
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 13 Conducting a Single Level Calibration Table 13-1 Conduct a single level calibration Step 1 Description Prior to conducting qualitative or quantitative analysis on 3000 Micro GC, it is necessary to properly calibrate the instrument using a known calibration gas. The calibration process identifies the elution order of the component peaks in a chromatogram, as well as the detector response each component demonstrates with the instrument.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 13-1 Conduct a single level calibration (continued) Description 7 To calibrate, click Analysis >> Analysis/Single Level Calibration. 8 The Analysis/Single Level Calibration window will display. 9 In the Sample ID: box, type the sample identification, if not already present. 10 In the Method: box, select the name of the method to be calibrated, if not already present. To do so, click the Open file icon adjacent to the field.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 13-1 Conduct a single level calibration (continued) Step Description When finished, click Start. 16 When the analysis is complete, the chromatogram will be integrated, and the areas for the peaks identified as calibration compounds will be entered into the method. In addition, a calibration curve will be generated using these areas. The method is now calibrated for a single level. 17 To save the calibration to the method, click File >> Method >> Save.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 14 Conducting a Multiple Level Calibration Table 14-1 Conduct a multiple level calibration Step Description 1 If a multiple level calibration is required, run sample calibration standards of different concentration levels. 2 The known concentration of components in the calibration gas must be recorded in the Peaks/Groups table. Click Method >> Peaks/Groups. The Peak/Group Tables window will display.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 14-1 Conduct a multiple level calibration (continued) Description 6 To calibrate, click Analysis >> Analysis/Single Level Calibration. 7 The Analysis/Single Level Calibration window will display. 8 In the Sample ID: box, type the sample identification, if not already present. 9 In the Method: box, select the name of the method to be calibrated, if not already present, by clicking the Open file icon adjacent to the field.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 14-1 Conduct a multiple level calibration (continued) Step Description When the analysis is complete, the chromatogram will be integrated. The areas for the peaks identified as calibration compounds will be entered into the method. In addition, a calibration curve will be generated using these areas. The method is now calibrated for one of the desired levels. 16 Repeat steps 4 to 15 to calibrate other levels, one level at a time.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 15 Calibration with Average Replicates Table 15-1 Conducting a calibration with replicates Step Description 1 This guide will go through the procedure for a three point calibration of a single level. The procedure can be repeated for multiple levels, if desired. 2 Click Method >> Peaks/Groups. The Peak/Group Tables window will display. Use the scroll bar to display the Calib Flag and Calib Weight columns.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 15-1 Conducting a calibration with replicates (continued) Description 6 To calibrate, click Analysis >> Analysis/Single Level Calibration. 7 The Analysis/Single Level Calibration window will display. 8 In the Sample ID: box, type the sample identification, if not already present. 9 In the Method: box, select the name of the method to be calibrated, if not already present, by clicking the Open file icon adjacent to the field.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 15-1 Conducting a calibration with replicates (continued) Step Description 14 When finished, click Start. 15 When the analysis is complete, the chromatogram will be integrated, and the areas for the peaks identified as calibration compounds will be entered into the method. 16 With the calibration gas still connected and flowing, repeat steps 4 through 14 for each replicate. Ensure that each Sample ID is unique, for example calgas1rep2, calgas1rep3, etc.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 15-1 Conducting a calibration with replicates (continued) Step On the calibration curve, a blue point represents a single replicate, and a green point represents the average of the replicates. Left-clicking on a single blue point will turn the point red and remove it from the average calculation.
3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 16 Customizing a Method Report Table 16-1 Customize a report Step 1 Description The default method report is blank. PN 074-558-P1A To add fields, graphs, and data, click Method >> Custom Report. 2 A method report window will display. 3 Sections can be added to the report by right-clicking anywhere on the method report. Select the desired options such as Insert Field, Insert Graph, Insert Report, or Insert Object.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 16-1 Customize a report (continued) Step Description The Open Report Template File window will prompt to open a template file, such as External Standard.srp, shown below. Click Open to load the template file. 6 To edit the template, right-click and insert options such as Insert Field, Insert Graph, Insert Report, and Insert Object. 7 Once all desired information has been modified or added, right-click in the Method Report and select Export Report.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 16-1 Customize a report (continued) Step Description The Save Method Custom Report As window will display. In the File Name: box, type a method report name. Click Save. 9 To view the custom method report, select Reports >> View >> Method Report. 10 To print the custom Method Report, right-click in the Method Report window, then select Print from the drop-down list.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 17 Customizing an ESTD Report Table 17-1 Customizing an external standard (ESTD) report Step Description 1 An External Standard (ESTD) Report contains information on retention time, area, and mole percent concentration. It is not method-specific. The same template will be applied to any method that is opened. 2 Click Method >> Custom Report. A method report window will display.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 17-1 Customizing an external standard (ESTD) report (continued) Step Description To edit the report, right-click and select options such as Insert Field, Insert Graph, Insert Report, and Insert Object. 6 Once all desired information has been modified or added, right click in the Method Report window and select Export Report. 7 The Save Method Custom Report As window will open. Click External Standard.srp. Click Save. Click Yes to overwrite the current file.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 17-1 Customizing an external standard (ESTD) report (continued) Step Description To view the ESTD report, click Reports >> View >> External Standard. 9 To print the ESTD Report, right-click in the Method Report window and select Print from the drop-down list.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 18 Changing a Standard Module Table 18-1 Changing a standard module Step 1 Description A Standard GC module must be decommissioned before it can be removed. 3000 Micro GC internally communicates to each installed GC module via a unique module address. For a 1-2 channel or portable instrument, the module addresses are 1 and 2. For a 3-4 channel instrument, the module addresses are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 3 Description Click Remove. NOTE: Once a Standard GC module is decommissioned, it can not be used again until it is recommissioned. 4 Click Remove, adjacent to the desired Standard GC module to be decommissioned. A caution will display. Click OK to decommission the Standard GC module. Click Shutdown on the confirmation message to begin shutting down the instrument.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 6 Description Do not turn off power. Allow three minutes for the instrument to shut down. A The system is shutting down... message will display. CAUTION Do not turn off the power without waiting at least three minutes. 3000 Micro GC must update configuration files before power is turned off. If power is turned off too soon, the files could be corrupted, making 3000 Micro GC unusable.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step Description 9 Loosen the thumbscrews in the manifold cover plate. 10 Remove the manifold cover plate. In the two screw design, slide the manifold cover plate towards the GC modules to disengage the hook in the cover plate from the tab in the chassis. 11 Carefully remove the manifold insulation and save it for reuse.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 12 Description Use a T-20 screwdriver (PN 5182-3468) to loosen the screw in the inlet manifold fitting at the back of the GC module. Manifold fitting screw Loosen screw 2-channel 3000 Micro GC shown Others are similar 13 Use a 1/4 in. open-ended wrench to diconnect the inlet manifold fitting from the GC module input fitting.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 15 Description Tilt the back of the GC module up until the mounting flange clears the alignment pins. Slide the GC module towards the back of the instrument until it clears the inlet manifold frame and can be lifted and removed from the front.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 18 Description Inspect the GC module mounting flange fitting to verify all new O-rings on the replacement GC module are undamaged and seated flat. Mounting flange Verify O-ring placement Gang block, upper half Use a wrench to loosen the protective 1/4 in. cap over the GC module inlet fitting.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 20 Description Lower the back of the GC module into position until there is enough clearance to position it into place under the lip of the inlet manifold frame. At the same time, ensure the GC module inlet fitting mates with the Swagelok® fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold. Slide the GC module towards the front of 3000 Micro GC until it is fully seated into the Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 21 Description Re-connect the communications cables, as shown below. NOTE: Do not connect more than two GC modules in series per communications board connection. NOTE: The GC modules and communications board use parallel communications; both connectors on each item function similarly.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Description 27 In the web browser address bar, type the instrument IP address. 28 Click the Utilities tab. 29 Click Change Module Configuration. 30 Click Set. 31 Use the drop-down list on the lower left portion of the screen to select the correct physical address for the new standard GC module. Each physical address corresponds to a channel number. Valid 3000 Micro GC physical addresses are 1 through 4.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step Description 32 After selecting the address, click Restart. 33 A The system is shutting down... message is displayed. Allow three minutes for the instrument to update configuration files. CAUTION PN 074-558-P1A Do not turn off the power without waiting at least three minutes. 3000 Micro GC must update configuration files before power is turned off.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 19 Changing a Performance Enhanced Module Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module Step 1 Description To replace a Performance Enhanced module with another Performance Enhanced module, turn of the instrument by setting the front panel power switch to the Off position. Remove the two screws on each side of the top cover using a Torx T-20 or Phillips Head screwdriver. Lift and remove the top cover.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module (continued) Step 4 Description Carefully remove the manifold insulation. Save for reuse. NOTE: In the Portable 3000 Micro GC, the DC-DC converter assembly blocks access to the GC modules. Remove the screws that secure the DC-DC converter assembly to the side of the instrument. Without disconnecting any wires, slide the assembly off of the standoffs and gently lift it away from the GC modules.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module (continued) Step 7 Description Disconnect the communication cables leading from the GC modules, if present, to the communications board connectors for the GC modules. If needed, also disconnect the power cables leading to the fan.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module (continued) Step 10 Description On the replacement module, set the Performance Enhanced GC module address by setting the DIP switch on the upper right of the D-board to the appropriate configuration. Each setting determines a unique module address. Please refer to the label on the top of the module. The DEF setting is the factory default DIP switch setting. Remove the small metal plate covering the O-rings on the upper gang block.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module (continued) Step 12 Description Inspect the GC module mounting flange fitting to verify all new O-rings on the replacement GC module are undamaged and seated flat. Mounting flange Verify O-ring placement Gang block, upper half Remove the protective 1/4 in. cap over the GC module inlet fitting.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module (continued) Step 14 Description Lower the back of the GC module into position until there is enough clearance to position it into place under the lip of the inlet manifold frame. At the same time, ensure the GC module inlet fitting mates with the Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module (continued) Step 15 Description Re-connect the communications cables. NOTE: Do not connect more than two GC modules in series per communications board connection. NOTE: The GC modules and communications board use parallel communications; both connectors on each item function similarly.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 20 Replacing a Standard Module with a Performance Enhanced Module Table 20-1 Changing a standard module Step 1 Description A Standard GC module must be decommissioned before it can be removed. 3000 Micro GC internally communicates to each installed GC module using a unique module address. For a 1-2 channel or portable instrument, the module addresses are 1 and 2. For a 3-4 channel instrument, the module addresses are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 4 Description Click Remove. 5 Click Remove next to the Standard GC module to decommission. A caution will display. Click OK to decommission the Standard GC module. 6 Click Shutdown on the confirmation message. Allow three minutes for the instrument to shut down. 7 Set the front panel power switch to the Off position.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 8 Description Remove the two screws on each side of the top cover using a Torx T-20 or Phillips Head screwdriver. Lift and remove the top cover. WARNING - Risk Of Electric Shock PN 074-558-P1A Electrostatic Discharge can damage electronic components. Wear a grounded wrist strap to avoid damaging 3000 Micro GC. 9 Loosen the thumbscrews in the manifold cover plate. 10 Remove the manifold cover plate.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 12 Description Use a T-20 screwdriver to loosen the screw in the inlet manifold fitting at the back of the GC module. Manifold fitting screw Loosen screw 2-channel 3000 Micro GC shown 13 Use a 1/4 in. open-ended wrench to disconnect the inlet manifold fitting from the GC module input fitting.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 15 Description Tilt the back of the GC module up until the mounting flange clears the alignment pins. Slide the GC module towards the back of the instrument until it clears the inlet manifold frame and can be lifted and removed from the front.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Description 17 On the new module, set the Performance Enhanced GC module address by setting the DIP switch on the upper right of the D-board to the appropriate configuration. Each setting determines a unique module address. Please refer to the label on the top of the module. The DEF setting is the factory default DIP switch setting. 18 Remove the small metal plate covering the O-rings on the upper gang block.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 19 Description Inspect the GC module mounting flange fitting to verify all new O-rings on the replacement GC module are undamaged and seated flat. Mounting flange Verify O-ring placement Gang block, upper half Remove the protective 1/4 in. cap over the GC module inlet fitting.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 21 Description Lower the back of the GC module into position until there is enough clearance to position it into place under the lip of the inlet manifold frame. At the same time, ensure the GC module inlet fitting mates with the Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold. Slide the GC module towards the front of the 3000 Micro GC until it is fully seated into the Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step 22 Description Re-connect the communications cables. NOTE: Do not connect more than two GC modules in series per communications board connection. NOTE: The GC modules and communications board use parallel communications; both connectors on each item function similarly.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 21 Testing Instrument Flow Rates Table 21-1 Test instrument flow rates Step 1 Description Instrument flow rates can be tested for diagnostic purposes. Prior to testing, create a test method in EZ IQ. Click File >> Method >> Create. 2 Click Method >> Instrument Setup. 3 In the Instrument Setup window, set the Column Head Pressure and Post Column Pressure to 20 PSI. 4 Download the method by clicking Control >> Download.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 22 Installing the Digital I/O Module Table 22-1 Installing the digital I/O module Step 1 Description For some applications, an external triggering device may be required for sampling. Install the Digital I/O Module (PN G2847A) in 3000 Micro GC and connect it to the external triggering device via a Remote Start Cable (PN G2801-60618). PN 074-558-P1A NOTE: A 4-channel 3000 Micro GC is displayed below.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 22-1 Installing the digital I/O module (continued) Description 4 Before installing the digital I/O module, prepare the instrument for service. Lower the heated inlets, injectors, and columns to 45°C. Clear Detector Filament: to turn off the detectors. 5 Download the method from EZ IQ onto 3000 Micro GC. Check the EZ IQ Instrument Status screen by clicking Control >> Instrument Status. Wait until the method setpoints are reached (i.e., the instrument is in the Ready state).
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 22-1 Installing the digital I/O module (continued) Step 8 Description Remove the two screws on each side of the top cover using a Torx T-20 or Phillips Head screwdriver. Lift and remove the top cover. WARNING - Risk Of Electric Shock Electrostatic Discharge can damage electronic components. Wear a grounded wrist strap to avoid damaging 3000 Micro GC. 9 Unscrew and remove the four black feet from the back panel using a Torx 20 screwdriver. Retain the screws for reassembly.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 22-1 Installing the digital I/O module (continued) Step Description Disconnect the ribbon cable from the communication board. 12 Remove the two screws fastening the module to the back panel. Retain the screws for later use. Remove the digital I/O module and ribbon cable. 13 To install a digital I/O module, use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the cover plate off the instrument’s back panel.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 22-1 Installing the digital I/O module (continued) PN 074-558-P1A Step Description 15 Attach one end of the ribbon cable to digital I/O module position J2. 16 Attach the other end of the cable to the communication board at position P14. 17 Carefully slide the chassis back into the instrument. Take care not to damage any wiring or cables. Use the retained screws to reassemble the top cover. Attach all feet.
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3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 23 Replacing the Battery Cable Fuse on a Portable Instrument Table 23-1 Replacing the battery cable fuse on a portable instrument Step Description 1 Before beginning work on an instrument, use EZ IQ software to prepare the instrument for service. Lower the heated inlets, injectors, and columns to 45°C. Turn off the Detector Filaments. 2 Download the method from EZ IQ onto 3000 Micro GC.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 23-1 Replacing the battery cable fuse on a portable instrument (continued) Step 6 Description Locate the battery cable fuse. Fuse, 3AG Slow-blow, 10 A 32 V Type T 7 Locate the battery cable fuse positions. Position 1 Position 3 Position 2 8 Disconnect the battery cable fuse connectors in Position 1, Position 2, and Position 3. 9 Remove the used battery cable fuse. Locate Plug A, Plug B, and Plug C.
3000 Micro GC Guides Table 23-1 Replacing the battery cable fuse on a portable instrument (continued) Step Description 11 Next, connect both Plug B connectors to Position 3. 12 Connect the Plug C connector to Position 2. 13 Install the top cover of 3000 Micro GC. 14 Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the on position. The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on. PN 074-558-P1A Wait three minutes for the instrument to load.
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