Varian CP-4900 User Manual

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Page 1 4330 EA Middelburg Mulgrave, Victoria 3171 94598 California, USA The Netherlands Australia Tel: ++(1)9259392400 Tel: ++(31)118671000 Tel: ++(61)395607133 Fax: ++(1)9259452360 or Fax: ++(31)118623193 Fax: ++(61)395607950 ++(1)9259452344 © 2002-2008 Varian, Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed in the Netherlands CP501269 Rev:3 August 2008...
Page 2: Hardware Products
Support Representative to the site or by authorizing the Customer to return the defective accessory or instrument to Varian or to send it to a designated service facility. The Customer shall be responsible for loss or damage in transit and shall prepay shipping cost.
Page 3: Applicable Standards
EN 61010-1 CSA 22.2 No. 1010.1-92 UL 3101-1 EN 61326-A1 47CFR part 15 ANSI C63.4-1992 Type of Equipment: Field Case for Micro Gas Chromatograph Model: CP-4900 Manufacturer - EU Print Name: G. A. Wassink Company Name: Varian B.V. Address: Herculesweg 8 Signed: P.O.
Page 5: Safety Information
If this manual is not in your native language and if you have problems understanding the text, we advise you to contact your Varian office for assistance. Varian cannot accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by misunderstanding of the information in this manual.
Page 6 Indicates instrument contains parts that can be damaged by Static discharge electrostatic discharge. Take care for proper grounding Warning before handling. Touching this item may result in damage to the instrument Do not touch or personal injury. Page:II User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field-case Varian, Inc.
Page 7: General Safety Precautions
It is the responsibility of the Customer to inform Varian Customer Support Representatives if the instrument has been used for the analysis of hazardous biological, radioactive, or toxic samples, prior to any instrument service being performed or when an instrument is being returned to the Service Center for repair.
Page 8 13. Never try to repair or replace any component that is not described in this manual without the assistance of a Varian service engineer. Unauthorized repairs or modifications will result in rejection of warranty claims.
Page 9: Spare Parts Availability
Spare Parts Availability Service Availability It is the policy of Varian to provide operational spare parts for any instrument and Varian provides a variety of major accessory for a period of five (5) years after shipment of the final production services to support its customers run of that instrument.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ........................... 1 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..................2 Environmental requirements....................2 Space requirements......................2 Power source........................2 Gas supply..........................3 ..........................3 AS SAMPLES CP-4900 MICRO-GC FIELD CASE INSTALLATION..............4 ..........................4 NSPECTION ..........................4 NPACKING UNPACKING..........................5 ..........................5 ACKING LIST CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case.....................
Page 12: Table Of Contents
..........................22 TORAGE ......................23 ERVICE ATTERY CARRIER GAS REFILL INSTRUCTIONS ................. 25 Refill procedure........................26 Additional refill information ....................27 ......................28 HIPPING INSTRUCTIONS ......................28 LEANING INSTRUCTIONS ......................28 ISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Varian, Inc.
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Varian, Inc. CP-4900 Micro- GC Field Case. The CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case is used to bring the CP- 4900 Micro-GC (2 and 4 channel) to the sample source. Operation is continuous with interchangeable, rechargeable battery packs, and internal gas supply.
Page 14: Varian Analytical Instrument Warranty
CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case and the peripheral instruments which may be installed near it. Allow 10-20 cm of space at the sides and rear of the CP-4900 Micro- GC Field Case to permit free air circulation.
Page 15: Gas Supply
Safety regards Gas bottles must be fixed to a table or to a wall. Gas samples Do not introduce liquid sample into your CP-4900. Type of samples: non-condensing gas Samples other than non-condensing gases (wet, vapors, particles and polymers) must be filtered in advance.
Page 16: Cp-4900 Micro-Gc Field Case Installation
CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Installation Inspection The CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case will arrive packed in one large box and one or more smaller cartons. Inspect the cartons carefully for damage or signs of rough handling. Report damage to the carrier and to your local Varian office.
Page 17: Unpacking
Check the packing list to see if you have received all that you require. Packing list CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Accessories Manual, CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case (paper copy) CP501269 Car cigarette lighter adapter CP740291 Charger for 12V battery pack NiMH...
Page 18: Carrier Gas
N . The recommended purity for carrier gas is 99.995 % minimum. Connect CP-4900 Micro-GC Remove Field Case Interior 1. Loosen the screw at the back of the CP-4900 Field Case. (Un)lock screw (Un)locking the field case interior. Page 6 User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Varian, Inc.
Page 19 Introduction and initial operation 2. Remove the CP-4900 Field Case interior by gently pulling at the handgrip. 3. Place the interior on a flat table and rotate 90° counter clockwise. 4. Place the CP-4900 Micro-GC. Varian, Inc. User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case...
Page 20 Introduction and initial operation 5. Screw the CP-4900 Micro-GC and the interior together with the two (2) Torx-T20 screws. Two (2) Torx-T20 screws 6. Set the interior horizontal. 7. At the back of the interior, connect the power connector. First squeeze then push...
Page 21 Introduction and initial operation 8. Connect the “Carrier in” (at CP-4900 Micro-GC) with “Carrier 1” (Field Case interior) using the included tubing (situated in the battery compartment). 9. Connect the communication cable inside the CP-4900 Micro-GC. See user manual CP-4900 Micro-GC.
Page 22 Introduction and initial operation 10. Slide the interior back in the Field Case and lock it with the (Un)lock screw. 11. Connect the Micro-GC to the sample source. For details see CP-4900 Micro-GC user manual. 12. At the front of the Field Case open the battery compartment by squeeze the two clips together and gently pull.
Page 23 15. Turn the carrier gas on using the Valve 1(2) Carrier gas open/close valve. 16. Switch the CP-4900 Micro-GC on. 17. After a few minutes the system should be ready for use (see CP-4900 Micro-GC user manual). Always leave the CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case door open, using the door lock.
Page 24: Battery Location
Battery location The Ni-MH rechargeable battery(s) are located in the front of the Field Case in a special designed compartment. Battery compartment Open the compartment by squeeze the two clips together. Page 12 User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Varian, Inc.
Page 25 Introduction and initial operation The battery(s) will be visible. The battery(s) can be removed by unplugging the connector and slightly pulling the battery(s) out of their compartment. Varian, Inc. User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Page: 13...
Page 26: Instrument Overview
Introduction and initial operation INSTRUMENT O VERVIEW Front view Batt Battery status details Carrier 1 Carrier gas pressure details Fill 1 Gas refill connector details Valve 1 Carrier gas open/close valve. Battery compartment Page 14 User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Varian, Inc.
Page 27: Back View
Introduction and initial operation BACK view Carrier 1 Carrier gas connection to CP-4900 Micro-GC. Power connector Power IN connector 2-channel male connector 4-channel female connector (Un)lock screw (Un)locking the field case interior. Varian, Inc. User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Page: 15...
Page 28: Battery Operation
Reference Battery operation The CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case is equipped with a 12V 9Ah (ampere-hours) Ni-MH (Nickel metal hydride) battery. For more details see battery_pack. Depending on the condition in which the Micro-GC is used, the battery will provide power up to eight (8) hours before recharging becomes necessary.
Page 29: Internal Buzzer
During startup the system will check how many batteries are available and choose the one which is most charged. Only one battery at the time (when two batteries are present) will be used to power the CP-4900 Micro-GC. • If the battery voltage will become lower then 9.1 Volt, the system will (in case of two batteries) automatically switch to the second battery.
Page 30 Reference Page 18 User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Varian, Inc.
Page 31: Battery Pack
Introduction This Battery Pack (Model/partnumber CP740328) must only be used in combination with the CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case and the Battery Charger (CP740427). This Battery Pack is tailored to meet the power needs of the CP- 4900 Micro-GC 2 and 4 channel.
Page 32: General Precautions
7. Never insert a battery with the positive and negative poles reversed as this can cause the battery to swell or rupture. 8. Use only the Power Supply that has been supplied by Varian, Inc. 9. Do not use the battery in an appliance or for purposes for which it was not intended.
Page 33: Charging
7. Trickle charging (continuous charging) cannot be used with Ni-MH batteries. To avoid overcharging, a timer measuring the total charge time should be used. Varian, Inc. User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Page: 21...
Page 34: Discharging
5. When storing batteries for more then one (1) year, charge at least once a year to prevent leakage and deterioration in performance due to self-discharging. Page 22 User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Varian, Inc.
Page 35: Service Life Battery
(or cycle life), damage to products, and deterioration in performance due to leakage and shortened service life. Varian, Inc. User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Page: 23...
Page 36 Reference Page 24 User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Varian, Inc.
Page 37: Carrier Gas Refill Instructions
Reference CARRIER GAS REFILL INSTRUCTIONS Your CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case is equipped with a refillable, high pressure carrier supply tank(s) which has been approved to 12000 kPa, and has an internal volume of 300 cc. When the instrument is in use the pressure should not drop in the red area since the CP-4900 Micro-GC needs at least 550 ±...
Page 38: Refill Procedure
By that time it is possible that the relief valve may have started to blow, this is normal. The relief valve is meant to limit the pressure in the carrier gas cylinder. Page 26 User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Varian, Inc.
Page 39: Additional Refill Information
The relief valve is meant to limit the pressure in the carrier gas cylinder. 13. Disconnect 1/8" tube from “Fill 1(2)”. Now escaping gas comes from the Refill Assy. letting off pressure. Cap off "fill 1(2)” port. Varian, Inc. User Manual CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case Page: 27...
Page 40: Shipping Instructions
Reference Shipping instructions If the CP-4900 Micro-GC Field Case for any reason must be sent back to the factory it is very important to follow the additional shipping instructions: 1. Always include the power supply. 2. Include if used, the sample inlet filter.

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Introduction

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Cp-4900 Micro-Gc Field Case Installation

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