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  • Page 1 5975 Series Mass Selective Detectors Hardware Installation Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2005 Safety Notices No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including elec- C A U T I O N tronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agree-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Information Introduction Important Safety Warnings Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages Electrostatic discharge is a threat to MSD electronics Many parts are dangerously hot Hydrogen Safety and Regulatory Certifications Information Symbols Electromagnetic compatibility Sound emission declaration for Germany Cleaning Recycling the Product Customer Responsibilities...
  • Page 4 Conditioning the Column Preparing the MSD for Installation Preparing the Vacuum System Plumbing the Methane Line to the CI MSD Flow Module Connecting the MSD and the GC Installing the ChemStation PC Verifying EI System Performance Verify the tune performance Verify the sensitivity performance Switching from EI to CI Operating Mode Verifying CI System Performance...
  • Page 5 MSD ChemStation software overview MSD ChemStation software autotune descriptions Methods Data acquisition Data analysis Sequence MSD ChemStation maintenance EI instrument user maintenance Troubleshooting (Diagnostics) Tune charts Additional support information Hardware Installation...
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 7 5975 Series Mass Selective Detectors Hardware Installation General Information Introduction Important Safety Warnings Safety and Regulatory Certifications Cleaning Recycling the Product Customer Responsibilities Before You Start Other Documentation This section provides information on how to identify specifically what type of MSD you are working with as well as how to properly clean and dispose of the instrument.

  • Page 8: General Information

    General Information Introduction This document provides installation instructions for the Agilent Technologies 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector (MSD). Installation must be performed by an Agilent Technologies service representative. The Agilent Technologies 5975 Series Mass Selective Detectors (MSDs) are turbo pump MSDs.
  • Page 9 PCI/NCI G3397A High vacuum gauge Recommended Recommended Required controller DIP compatible (3rd party) Automatic Liquid Sampler (ALS) injector 5975 Series MSD LCP View window 5975 Series 6890 Series Gas Chromatograph Figure 1 5975 Series MSD system Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Important Safety Warnings

    Important Safety Warnings Before moving on, there are several important safety notices that you should always keep in mind when using the 5975 Series MSD. Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages If the MSD is connected to a power source, even if the power switch is off,...

  • Page 11: Many Parts Are Dangerously Hot

    General Information Many parts are dangerously hot Many parts of the MSD operate at temperatures high enough to cause serious burns. These parts include but are not limited to: • The inlets • The oven and its contents • The detectors •...
  • Page 12 General Information When using hydrogen (H ) as the carrier gas or fuel gas, be aware that hydrogen WA R N I N G gas can flow into the oven and create an explosion hazard. Therefore, be sure that the supply is off until all connections are made, and ensure that the inlet and detector column fittings are either connected to a column or capped at all times when hydrogen gas is supplied to the instrument.

  • Page 13: Safety And Regulatory Certifications

    General Information Safety and Regulatory Certifications The 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector conforms to the following safety standards: • Canadian Standards Association (CSA): CAN/CSA—C22.2 No. 61010–1–04 • CSA/Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL): UL 61010–1 • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC): 61010–1 •...

  • Page 14: Symbols

    Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design and the intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

  • Page 15: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    4 Make sure that all peripheral devices are also certified. 5 Make sure that appropriate cables are used to connect the device to peripheral equipment. 6 Consult your equipment dealer, Agilent Technologies, or an experienced technician for assistance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    General Information Cleaning To clean the unit, disconnect the power and wipe down with a damp, lint-free cloth. Recycling the Product For recycling, contact your local Agilent sales office. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 17: Customer Responsibilities

    Series MSD Site Preparation Guide for details • Operating supplies: high-purity carrier and reagent gas(es), syringes, pipettes, vials, and solvents. See the 5975 Series MSD Site Preparation Guide for details • Installation and testing of additional detectors on the 6890 Series GC •...

  • Page 18: Before You Start

    General Information Before You Start Verify that all the conditions specified in the 5975 Series MSD Site Preparation Guide have been met: • Adequate space is available for the MSD system • Suitable supporting bench • Adequate electrical power is available at the correct voltages and frequencies •...

  • Page 19: Other Documentation

    Other Documentation Additional information is contained in the following documentation: • 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector Hardware Manuals, which are located on the 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector User Information CD-ROM • 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector Site Preparation Guide •...
  • Page 20 General Information Hardware Installation...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Installing the ChemStation PC Verifying EI System Performance Switching from EI to CI Operating Mode Verifying CI System Performance Verifying High Mass CI System Performance Familiarizing the Customer This chapter contains instructions for installing the 5975 Series MSD system. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 22: Overview

    Installation Overview Installing the MSD system includes the following steps: • Unpacking and inspecting shipped materials • Installing the GC • Installing the MSD • Installing the computer and peripherals • Integrating the GC and MSD • Evaluating performance • Familiarizing the customer with the system Installing CI MSD systems requires additional steps: •...

  • Page 23: Unpacking And Inspecting The Materials

    Shipping containers should not be opened until an Agilent Technologies representative is present to verify the contents of each container. Warranty claims for missing items will not be honored unless an Agilent Technologies representative verifies the contents of each shipping container as it is unpacked.

  • Page 24: Installing The Gc

    Installation Installing the GC Materials needed: Column cutter (5181-8836) Flat-blade screwdriver Wrenches, 7/16 inch, open-ended (2 needed) 6890 Series GC shipping kit Please refer to the GC/MS application note, “Optimizing splitless injections on your GC for high-performance MS analysis” (5988-9944EN) before installing the GC.
  • Page 25 Installation Metal knockout Plastic knockouts GC/MSD interface heater cable (GC end) Figure 3 Removing the knockouts Hardware Installation...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Helium Lines To The Gc

    Installation Connecting the Helium Lines to the GC 1 Connect the 6-foot copper tubing (or a custom length) to the carrier gas supply line (Figure Copper supply tubing On/Off valve Two-stage regulator Main supply On/Off valve Helium carrier gas supply Helium gas purifier (be sure the arrow points in the direction of gas flow) Copper supply tubing...
  • Page 27 Installation 5 Connect one end of the copper tubing to the output of the gas purifier. 6 Let the line and gas purifier purge for 5 to 10 minutes. 7 Connect the other end of the tubing to the input of the EPC controller. Purge the flow system for 20 minutes.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Gc

    Installation Configuring the GC 1 If there is an ALS, install it now. Follow the instructions provided with the ALS. 2 Install the Merlin Microseal (optional). Follow the instructions provided with the Merlin Microseal. Do not use syringes with tapered needles with a Microseal. C A U T I O N 3 Connect the GC power cord to the appropriate electrical outlet.

  • Page 29: Conditioning The Column

    Installation Conditioning the Column 1 Remove the septum covering the free end of the GC column and cut about 1 cm off the end of the column. 2 Place the free end of the column into a beaker of solvent and check for bubbles to verify helium flow.

  • Page 30: Preparing The Msd For Installation

    To prevent injury, get lifting assistance. WA R N I N G 2 Remove the analyzer cover of the MSD. See the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual for more information. 3 Equalize the pressure in the MSD by turning the vent valve knob counterclockwise 1/2 turn.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Vacuum System

    Installation Preparing the Vacuum System Materials needed: 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual Diagonal cutters Plastic gloves 1 Remove the plugs from the inlet and the outlet of the pump. 2 Verify that the available ac power matches the voltage rating of the foreline pump.
  • Page 32 Installation 7 If nontoxic and nonflammable carrier gas, solvents and analytes will be used, install the pump exhaust oil trap on the outlet of the pump. Otherwise, install a hose (11-mm id) to take the foreline pump exhaust outside or to a fume (exhaust) hood. Do not use the trap on a CI MSD. Remove the red plug from the outlet of the pump before switching on the MSD power.
  • Page 33 Installation Remote start cable Transmit (Tx) and receive Power cord LAN cable Foreline pump power Power (PWR) and heartbeat (heart) LEDs Figure 6 Foreline pump power plug The foreline pump must be plugged into the receptacle provided in the back of the WA R N I N G MSD in order to have adequate overcurrent protection.

  • Page 34: Plumbing The Methane Line To The Ci Msd Flow Module

    Installation Plumbing the Methane Line to the CI MSD Flow Module Special procedure for CI MSD Refer to the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual. Materials needed: Methane supply with regulator Methane/Isobutane gas purifier (G1999-80410) Stainless-steel tubing, 1/8-inch Swagelok fittings and ferrules for 1/8-inch tubing Wrench, 7/16-inch open-end, two needed Only remove the caps in the gas stream, or the gas purifier will be contaminated by air.
  • Page 35 Installation 7 Let the lines purge into a fume hood for 5 to 10 minutes. 8 Connect the other end of the tubing to the Gas A fitting on the flow module as shown in Figure 9 If another reagent gas is to be used, use more stainless steel tubing to connect it to the Gas B fitting.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Msd And The Gc

    Connecting the MSD and the GC 1 Verify that the GC power is turned off. 2 Connect the two ends of the GC/MSD interface cable as shown in Figure 6890 Series GC 5975 Series MSD GC/MSD interface cable (MSD end) GC/MSD interface cable (GC end)
  • Page 37 7 Remove the interface column nut and blank ferrule from the end of the GC/MSD interface. 8 Install the column in the GC/MSD interface. See the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual for more information. Opening the analyzer with either sideplate thumbscrew tight will irreparably damage C A U T I O N the baseplate.

  • Page 38: Installing The Chemstation Pc

    Installation Installing the ChemStation PC 1 Unpack the PC, monitor, printer, and the modem (if present). 2 Position the PC components on the bench. 3 Install the PC. See the PC installation documentation. Please pay attention to the voltage requirements in the PC documentation. 4 Position the network switch on the bench, and plug in its power supply.

  • Page 39: Verifying Ei System Performance

    Installation Verifying EI System Performance Material needed: 1 pg/µL (0.001 ppm) OFN sample (5188-5348) Verify the tune performance 1 Verify that the system has been pumping down for at least 60 minutes. 2 Set the GC oven temperature to 150°C, and the column flow to 1.0 mL/min. 3 In the Instrument Control view, select Checkout Tune from the Checkout menu.

  • Page 40: Switching From Ei To Ci Operating Mode

    C A U T I O N where they can damage sensitive components. Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap (see the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual) and take other antistatic precautions before you open the analyzer. 4 Install the CI ion source.

  • Page 41: Verifying Ci System Performance

    Special procedure for CI MSD Refer to the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual. Verify PCI performance 1 Perform a positive CI autotune. See the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual. 2 Verify positive CI performance. See the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual.

  • Page 42: Verifying High Mass Ci System Performance

    Installation Verifying High Mass CI System Performance Special procedure for CI MSD Refer to the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual. To check high mass performance, the system makes 1 injection of the high mass checkout sample and analyzes the results.

  • Page 43: Familiarizing The Customer

    The gas purifier can not be used with ammonia. ❒ Must ballast foreline pump daily if running ammonia. Refer to the maintenance chapter of the 5975 Series MSD Hardware Manual. ❒ For updated information, see the Agilent Technologies Web site at http://www.agilent.com/chem.
  • Page 44 Installation Hardware Installation...

  • Page 45: Checklists

    5975 Series Mass Selective Detectors Hardware Installation Checklists Installation Checklist Customer Familiarization Checklist This section provides a series of checklists which will help you verify your completion of the various steps of the installation process. Also included are checklists which are intended to aid you in becoming familiar with the system.

  • Page 46: Installation Checklist

    Conveniently located telephone. Unpacking and inspecting the shipped materials ❒ Shipping containers must be opened only with an Agilent Technologies representative present to verify the contents of each container. ❒ Check each item off on the packing list and verify serial numbers.

  • Page 47: Gc Installation

    Checklists ❒ Shipment damaged or incomplete: Distribution center notified (date): Person contacted: DM notified (date): Damaged or missing material: GC installation ❒ GC placed on an appropriate bench ❒ Upper front knockout in the interior oven wall removed ❒ The two large plastic knockouts removed from the left side panel ❒...

  • Page 48: Msd Installation

    Checklists Configuring the GC ❒ ALS installed (optional) ❒ Merlin Microseal installed (optional) ❒ GC plugged in and turned on ❒ GC passes self-test ❒ Column parameters configured ❒ Carrier gas line pressure set to approximately 414 kPa (60 psi) ❒...
  • Page 49 Checklists Preparing the vacuum system ❒ Plugs removed from the foreline pump ❒ Foreline pump line voltage verified to match available AC power ❒ Line voltage identification sticker installed on MSD ❒ Oil drip pan under the foreline pump ❒ Foreline hose connected to the pump ❒...

  • Page 50: Msd Chemstation Pc Installation

    Checklists ❒ Foreline pump stops gurgling within 60 seconds verified ❒ MSD turned off after 10 minutes of pumping down ❒ GC heated zones turned off ❒ GC carrier gas flow set to 1.0 mL/min with constant flow enabled MSD ChemStation PC installation ❒...
  • Page 51 Checklists Switch CI MSD to CI operating mode (if applicable) ❒ MSD vented ❒ EI ion source removed ❒ CI ion source installed ❒ CI interface tip seal installed ❒ MSD pumped down and baked out for 2 hours ❒ Software set up for CI operation ❒...

  • Page 52: Instrument Log Book Updated

    S/N Report(s) and Tune Report(s) faxed to GCMS LSCA Technical Marketing at (USA) 408-553-3188 or your region’s local Technical Marketing Support Provider 5975 Series MSD serial number/product number: EI serial number (rms): PCI serial number (rms): NCI serial number (rms):...

  • Page 53: Customer Familiarization Checklist

    Checklists Customer Familiarization Checklist The purpose of customer familiarization is to demonstrate the steps required • Perform a basic analysis using an Agilent standard sample or an internal data file • Evaluate the acquired data • Perform routine maintenance Much of the familiarization is accomplished while the hardware is being installed and checked out.

  • Page 54: Hardware Overview

    Checklists Hardware overview ❒ ❒ CI MSD (if applicable) ❒ Gas Chromatograph ❒ ALS (if applicable) ❒ Bar code reader (if applicable) ❒ PC hardware and peripherals System operation ❒ Switching on instruments, PC, and peripherals ❒ Starting Windows Operating System and using online help ❒...

  • Page 55: Methods

    Checklists ❒ Manual tune explained ❒ View Tunes utility demonstrated and its importance explained ❒ PCI Autotune performed (if applicable) ❒ NCI Autotune performed (if applicable) ❒ Optimization of reagent gas and application dependency on gas flow, source temperature, and emission current discussed ❒...

  • Page 56: Sequence

    Checklists ❒ Library search (searching a spectrum) demonstrated ❒ Difference between standalone and online data analysis explained Sequence ❒ Sequence loading demonstrated ❒ Sample Log Table editing demonstrated ❒ Sequence saving demonstrated ❒ Running, halting, and position and run demonstrated MSD ChemStation maintenance ❒...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting (Diagnostics)

    Mass Filter parameters explained Additional support information ❒ Use of manuals and online help explained ❒ Warranty and warranty enhancements explained ❒ Agilent Technologies Support services and how to obtain help explained • Hardware • Software • Assist Packages •...
  • Page 58 Checklists Company name: Customer signature/date: Engineer signature/date: Sales order number: Hardware Installation...
  • Page 60 Agilent Technologies © Agilent Technologies, Inc. Printed in USA, June 2005 G3170-90002...

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