System Reference Manual
7P00370-H01
3.13.2
Electrical and signal ground
Follow these general precautions for grounding electrical and signal
lines:
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3.14
Start up and configure the gas
chromatograph
3.14.1
Apply carrier and actuation gas
If the carrier gas and actuation gas are the same supply, start them
together.
If a separate actuation gas supply is being used, apply pressure and
leak check the actuation gas first, and then repeat for the carrier gas.
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On ATEX-certified units, the external ground lug (1) must be
connected to the customer's protective ground system via 9
2
AWG (6 mm
) ground wire. After the connection is made, apply
a non-acidic grease to the surface of the external ground lug to
prevent corrosion.
The equipment-grounding conductors used between the GC
and the copper-clad steel ground rod must be sized according
to your local regulations.
370XA Gas Chromatograph
APRIL 2014