Owner manual

Table of Contents
Introduction
Description and Operating Principles ..............................................................1
Safety Notes and Information ..........................................................................2
Components of the Detector System ..............................................................3
System Requirements .....................................................................................4
Installation
General Precautions .......................................................................................6
Mounting the Detector on the GC ...................................................................6
Pulser Module Installation ............................................................................... 6
Gas Connections.............................................................................................7
Installing and Purging the Gas Regulator ...............................................7
Installing and Purging the Helium Purifier ............................................... 8
Connecting the Discharge Gas to the Detector .......................................8
Detector Electrical Connections ...................................................................... 9
Initial Power-Up .............................................................................................10
Capillary Column Connection .......................................................................11
Packed Column Connection .......................................................................... 11
Testing for Leaks ...........................................................................................12
Mode Selection and Setup
Helium Ionization Mode.................................................................................13
Selective Photoionization Mode ....................................................................13
Troubleshooting
High Background Current ..............................................................................15
Low Sensitivity ..............................................................................................15
No Peaks .......................................................................................................15
High Noise Level ...........................................................................................16
Performing a Hydrogen Leak Test ................................................................. 16
Warranty ..............................................................................................................17
Detector Performance Log ................................................................................... 18