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  • Page 1 Home Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Additional Section of the TRACE 1300/1310 Gas Chromatographs Hardware Manual & User Guide PN 31715011 Revision D January 2016...
  • Page 2 © 2016 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. TRACE 1300 and TRACE 1310 are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific; VICI ® is a registered mark of the Valco Instrument Co. Inc., and VICI AG International; AFP™ is a trademark of the Analytical Flow Product, Division of Mecanique Analitique Inc.
  • Page 3 Reader’s Survey TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual, PN 31715011, Revision D Strongly Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Agree Disagree The manual is well organized. The manual is clearly written. The manual contains all the information I need. The instructions are easy to follow. The instructions are complete.
  • Page 5 Declaration Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific is the manufacturer of the instrument described in this manual and, as such, is responsible for the instrument safety, reliability and performance only if: • installation • re-calibration • changes and repairs have been carried out by authorized personnel and if: •...
  • Page 6 Notice on Lifting and Handling of Thermo Scientific Instruments For your safety, and in compliance with international regulations, the physical handling of this Thermo Fisher Scientific instrument requires a team effort to lift and/or move the instrument.
  • Page 7 WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. It is marked with the following symbol: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union (EU) Member State, and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product.
  • Page 8 Conformità RAEE Questo prodotto è marcato con il seguente simbolo in conformità alla direttiva europea 2012/19/EU (RAEE) sui rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche: Thermo Fisher Scientific si è accordata con una o più società di riciclaggio in ciascun Stato Membro della Unione Europea (EU), e queste società...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Hydrogen Safety Precautions ........xix Using Hydrogen with TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 ....xx Hydrogen Connection Guidelines .
  • Page 10 Read Me First ..........118 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 11 Ordering Parts ............131 Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 13: Preface

    This manual is organized as follows: • Chapter 1, “Site Preparation,” describes how to prepare your site before the Thermo Scientific Field Service Engineer arrives to install the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 GC + TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. • Chapter 2, “TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Overview,”...

  • Page 14: About Your System

    The detector generates signals of the GC eluate and its components. These signals are then processed by a Thermo Scientific Chromatography Data System for qualitative identification, as well as accurate and precise quantification of the individual compounds present in the sample.

  • Page 15: Contacting Us

    Thermo Fisher Scientific office or affiliate GC-GC/MS Customer Support. Related Documentation In addition to this manual, Thermo Scientific provides the following documents for the TRACE 1300 and TRACE 1310. TRACE 1300 and TRACE 1310 Document Set, PN 31715000 •...

  • Page 16: Safety Symbols And Signal Words

    This symbol indicates this risk could or might cause physical injury. GLOVES REQUIRED: Indicates that you must wear gloves when performing a task or physical injury could or might occur. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 17 This symbol and another appropriate safety symbol alerts you to an imminent or potential hazard that could cause personal injury. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual xvii...

  • Page 18: Instrument Markings And Symbols

    WARNING or CAUTION information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product. Caution, risk of electric shock Caution, hot surface Caution, biohazard In-position of a bistable push control Out-position of a bistable push control xviii TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 19: Hydrogen Safety Precautions

    • You should post “No Smoking” and “No Open Flames” signs to identify hydrogen sources and cylinders. Maintain, inspect and leak-test all hydrogen sources regularly. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 20: Using Hydrogen With Trace 1300/Trace 1310

    The gas chromatograph must be equipped with a hydrogen sensor if you use hydrogen as a carrier gas. Never use hydrogen as carrier gas in your TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 system unless your oven has a hydrogen sensor installed. Thermo Fisher Scientific FSEs are not authorized to install or repair any instrument using hydrogen as a carrier gas unless the instrument is equipped with the appropriate sensor.

  • Page 21: Hydrogen Connection Guidelines

    Ball valves are often chosen because of their superior leak tightness through the valve seat. Pneumatic operators are usually chosen for remotely operated valves so that potential ignition sources (electricity) are remote from the valve. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 22: Purchasing Hydrogen

    Never crack a hydrogen cylinder valve to remove dust or dirt from fittings prior to attaching a regulator, as there is a risk of self-ignition. xxii TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 23: Properly Storing Hydrogen

    The following list of safety codes, standards, and references is in no way an exhaustive list. In fact, there may be federal, state, or local codes that apply to your specific location. Check with all appropriate agencies with jurisdiction before installing or using a hydrogen system. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual xxiii...
  • Page 24 Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas • NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems • NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals xxiv TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 25: Hazardous Substances Precautions

    Consult local Environmental and Safety Regulations for instructions in exhausting fumes from your system. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 27: Chapter 1 Site Preparation

    Site Preparation This chapter describes how to prepare your site before the Thermo Scientific Field Service Engineer arrives to install the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 GC + TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. Contents • Introduction • Workbench & Space Requirements • Lighting Requirements •...

  • Page 28: Introduction

    Site Preparation Introduction Introduction The TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven is a factory configured temperature controlled enclosure attached to the right side of the TRACE 1300/1310 GC. See Figure Figure 1. TRACE 1300/1310 GC and TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven On-site installation is related to the gas plumbing defined by the application or accompanying diagram.

  • Page 29: Workbench & Space Requirements

    They could be smaller or bigger and weigh less or more than the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven box. Workbench & Space Requirements Use the following guidelines to make sure you have enough space for the TRACE 1300/1310 GC and TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. See Table 1.

  • Page 30: Lighting Requirements

    1. Test the power source quality in your laboratory to offset line voltage problems. Improving power source quality is a complex task best handled by a company or consultant specializing in that field. Contact your regional Thermo Scientific Customer Service office for assistance in locating a power consultant. Having a poor quality power source degrades the system performance.
  • Page 31 4. Make sure you have at least three (3) separate circuits. They should be within 2 m (6 ft.) of the instrument. For example, use one circuit for the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 GC, one circuit for the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven, one circuit for the mass spectrometer, and one circuit for the data system and any options.

  • Page 32: Lan Network Requirements

    • Degree of pollution according to IEC 664 (3.7.3) 2. • Protection degree IP00 The TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 GC + TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven operates in an environment where normally only non-conductive pollution occurs, but in which temporary conductivity due to condensation must be expected. This is a Pollution Degree 2 environment, as specified in International Standard EN 61010-1: 1993 and subsequent amendments.

  • Page 33: Gas Equipment Requirements

    Gas Equipment Requirements Table 4. Maximum Heat Output Heat Output Heat Output Instrument (in Btu hr-1) (in W) Standard TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 GC [120 Vac] 6830 2000 Equipment TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 GC [230 Vac] 6830 2000 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven [120/230 Vac]...

  • Page 34: Receiving Instruments

    Site Preparation Receiving Instruments Receiving Instruments When you receive the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 GC + TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven system: 1. Inspect the boxes for damage when the instrument arrives. Our instruments are shipped by electronic equipment carriers who specialize in the handling of delicate equipment.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Trace 1310 Auxiliary Oven Overview

    This chapter provides a detailed overview of the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven configurations. Contents • Front View • Top View • Back View • Right View • Left View • Internal View • Main Oven • Label Location on the Instrument • Tools Needed Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 36: Front View

    • Eight seats marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, 6, 7, 8 for the installation of up to eight heated needle valves, or up to eight sample inlet fittings. See Figure Figure 3. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting with Extension Needle Valve Sample Inlet Fitting with Extension TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 37: Top View

    TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. Figure 4. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Top View Auxiliary Detectors Housing Cover Auxiliary Oven L-shape Cover Auxiliary Detectors Housing Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 38 When the detector module is correctly installed and fixed into its own site, the fitting for the column connection protrudes into the interior of the main oven through the top wall. “Main Oven” page TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 39: Back View

    • An ACTUATING GAS inlet port for the actuating flow connection marked AIR for the actuation of the VICI ® rotary valves, VICI ® valves for liquid sample (ASFVO), or both. The inlet pressure is 450 kPa; 65 psi. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 40: Right View

    L-shape cover is removed. For details see ““Internal View” page 16”. Figure 7. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Right View Main Oven Power Section TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 41: Left View

    The inner tube to the GC oven is inserted and fixed into the passing hole provided in the wall of the main oven as shown in Figure Figure 9. Inner Tube to the GC Oven Inner Tube to the GC oven Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 42: Internal View

    This section describes the components located inside the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven in the maximum configuration. The interior of the Auxiliary Oven is divided into two compartments: heated and unheated. See Figure Figure 11. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Compartments Heated Compartment Unheated Compartment TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 43: The Heated Compartment

    • An optional methanizer installed instead of the optional secondary column oven. Figure 13. The working temperature is up to 400 °C Figure 13. Methanizer Methanizer • Analytical Columns can be installed according to the application. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: The Unheated Compartment

    Up to two valves for liquid samples (each valves requires the proper rotary valve for the actuation, and the proper solenoid manifold). See the example in Figure 17 page Figure 15. Unheated Membrane Valves TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 45 • A Solenoid manifold placed on the front floor for the pneumatic and electrical connections of up to six rotary valves. See Figure Figure 18. Solenoid Manifold for Rotary Valves Solenoid Manifold Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 46 • Up to six unheated needle valves, and up to six sample inlet fittings mounted on the back of the instrument. See Figure 20 Figure 20. Unheated Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Needle Valve Sample Inlet Fitting TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 47 Sample Inlet Fitting with Extension • Up to six optional pressure channels by using up to two Auxiliary Gas modules. See Figure 21 Figure Figure 21. Primary Auxiliary Gas Module Primary Auxiliary Gas Module Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 48 Figure The events can be up to 16 if an Aux Temperature/Cryo module is also installed in the Figure 23. External Event Connector Events Connector VOBP-HRM Board • Power section. See Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 49 CAUTION The Aux Temp VO/Power Supply board must be properly configured so that the GC system recognizes the presence of the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. For that purpose verify that the configuration switches on the board are set as follows: Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 50: Main Oven

    Main Oven Fixing Screws Figure 27 shows the interior of the main oven, the valve mounting holes for the installation of the valves, and the holes for the passage of the tubes. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 51 Figure 28. Main Oven Holes Layout (2) Passing hole for the fittings of the Auxiliary Detectors Passing hole to Secondary Oven or Methanizer Passing hole to GC Oven Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 52 Figure 29. Rotary Valves Rotary Valves Figure 30. Diaphragm Valves Diaphragm Valves Note For convenience Figure 29 Figure 30 show 6-port rotary and diaphragm valves. Rotary and diaphragm valves with ten ports are also available. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 53 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Overview Main Oven Figure 31. Heated Needle Valves and Sample Inlet Fittings Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 54: Label Location On The Instrument

    Auxiliary Oven. Figure 32. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven: Serial Number Label TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Serial Number and Electrical Data Labels Figure 33. Power Supply: Alert Label Alert Label Alternating Current Label TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 55 Figure 34. Detector Auxiliary Modules: Hot Surface and Alert Labels HOT Surface Label Alert Label Serial Number Label Figure 35. Secondary Oven and Methanizer: Hot Surface and Ground Labels HOT Surface Label Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 56 Label Location on the Instrument Figure 36. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Protective Conductor Terminal Label Protective Conductor Terminal Label Figure 37. Secondary Oven and Methanizer: Protective Conductor Terminal Labels Protective Conductor Terminal Label TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 57: Tools Needed

    Unheated valves and valves for liquid samples (ASFVO) on the plate 8-mm combo open-end wrench Unheated membrane valves on the plate, and M5/10-32 fittings 3/8-in. Allen wrench Actuator of the rotary valve Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 58 Dowel of the clamp ring for both the cdiaphragm valve, and valve for liquid sample 5/32-in. Allen wrench Clamp ring of the diaphragm valve 9/64-in. Allen wrench Clamp ring of the valve for liquid sample TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 Components Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the optional components such as valves, auxiliary gas modules, auxiliary detectors, secondary oven, methanizer, and others, in the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven, and the instructions for wiring and coupling the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven to the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 GC. Contents •...

  • Page 60: Installing The Valves

    100 °C. If you need to heat the sample inlet at higher temperature than 100 °C before entering the main oven, the kit PN 19071022 is required. See “Bulkhead Connectors for High Temperature” page TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 61 Using a cutter remove the pre-cut seats 1 and 5 from the plate. See Figure Figure 41. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (3) Pre-cut Seat 1 Pre-cut Seat 5 Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 62 Figure 43. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (5) 3. Mounting the sample inlet fitting on the plate. a. Prepare the sample inlet fitting with the proper extension and fixing screws. Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 63 Figure 45. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (7) d. Carefully insert and screw the sample inlet fitting into the extension. See Figure 47 Figure Figure 46. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (8) Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 64: Bulkhead Connectors For High Temperature

    To compare the parts to replace see Figure 49 Figure Figure 49. Standard Sample Inlet Fitting Plate Extension Fixing Screws Sample Inlet Fitting TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 65 Figure 51. Protection sleeve WARNING-BURN HAZARD During the runs the protective sleeve may be hot. Do not touch it to avoid burns. Allow it to cool to room temperature before touching it. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 66: Installing The Rotary Valves Into The Main Oven

    Secure the solenoid valve to the under plate using the two screws supplied with the valve. See Figure CAUTION Tighten the screws evenly, taking care that the solenoid gasket rests on all surfaces to prevent leaks. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 67 Remove any insulation found in the valve mounting hole. The valve mounting hole is located in the floor of the main oven. See Figure Figure 55. Main Oven Holes Layout (1) Valves Mounting Holes Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 68 Using a 5/16” or 8 mm wrench, rotate the nut to the CCW position. d. Once the valve is in the CCW position, separate the actuator from the valve and standoff by loosening the Allen screw in collar B. See Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 69 4. Connecting gas lines from the solenoid valve manifold to the actuator. Note Gas lines are much easier to connect to the actuator if the connection is made before the actuator is assembled to the valve. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 70 5. Installing the actuator to the valve standoff. a. Carefully fit the actuator into the valve standoff being sure not to rotate the valve. Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 71 Cooling Fans For temperature above 270 °C High temperature actuators are recommended and the cooling fans must not be used. For further details refer to the Valve Actuator Cooling Kit Installation Note. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 72: Installing The Diaphragm Valves In The Main Oven

    Fixing Dowel 1. Installing the solenoid valve. a. Install the solenoid manifold on the rear wall of the valve compartment. See the example of Figure Figure 61. Diaphragm Valve Installation (1) Solenoid Manifold TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 73 Events Connector J24 2. Installing the valve. a. Remove any insulation found in the valve mounting hole. The valve mounting hole is located in the floor of the main oven. See Figure Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 74 Figure 65. Installing Diaphragm Valve 3. Connecting the gas line. a. By using the proper nuts and ferrules, connect the gas line from the solenoid valve manifold to the diaphragm valve. See Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 75: Installing Valves And Fittings In The Unheated Compartment

    TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. Related Topics: • “To install a needle valve and the sample inlet fitting into the back unheated compartment” page 50 Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 76 Figure Figure 68. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (2) 2. Mounting the sample inlet fitting on the back panel. a. Remove the retaining nut from the fitting body. See Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 77 1. Remove the plate with the six seats from the frontal wall on the left lower corner of the unheated compartment. a. Using a cross-head screwdriver unscrew the four fixing screws of the plate. b. Remove the plate. See the example in Figure Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 78 Using a pencil or other tool, push into the corresponding holes the for removing the relevant caps. See the example in Figure Figure 72. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (2) Caps 2. Mounting the needle valve on the plate. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 79 3. Mounting the sample inlet fitting on the plate. a. Prepare the sample inlet fitting with the proper extension and fixing screws. Figure Figure 75. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (5) Extension Fixing Screws Sample Inlet Fitting Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 80 Figure 76. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (6( d. Carefully insert and screw the sample inlet fitting into the extension. See Figure Figure 77. Needle Valve and Sample Inlet Fitting Installation (7) TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 81: Installing An Unheated Rotary Valve Into The Unheated Compartment

    Choose the mounting holes in the bracket that will allow the actuator and the valve to be oriented in a favorable direction. b. Fix the valve to the bracket by using the two fixing screws. See Figure Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 82 Install the bracket into the unheated compartment pay attentions to meet the fixing slots on the bracket to the three studs located as shown in Figure Figure 80. Unheated Rotary Valve Installation (2) Studs Slots TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 83 Connect the cable from the solenoid valve to the proper timed event output jack of the Events connector marked J24 on the VOBP-HRM board located over the power section. See Figure Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 84 Place the other end of the tubing into the valve solenoid fitting located on the outside edge of the solenoid manifold by pushing the tubing firmly into the fitting. It should automatically seal in place. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 85: Installing An Unheated Diaphragm Valve Into The Unheated Compartment

    The unheated valve assembly will require the mounting bracket, included as part of the assembly. a. Choose the mounting holes in the bracket that will allow the valve to be oriented in a favorable direction. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 86 Figure 85. Unheated Diaphragm Valve Installation (1) Nuts Mounting Clamp Ring Fixing Screws c. Loosen the dowel on the clamp ring, then insert the valve into the clamp ring. d. Secure the valve tightening the dowel. See Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 87 Figure Figure 87. Unheated Diaphragm Valve Installation (2) Studs Slots b. Push the bracket against the studs, then secure the assembly by tightening the studs. 3. Install the solenoid valve. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 88 Connect the cable from the solenoid valve to the proper timed event output jack of the Events connector marked J24 on the VOBP-HRM board located over the power section. See Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 89: Installing An Unheated Valve For Liquid Sample Into The Unheated Compartment

    • Installing the rotary valve on the mounting bracket • Installing the valve for liquid samples on the mounting bracket • Installing the assemble into the unheated compartment under the main oven Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 90 Place the clamp ring over the hole on the bracket, then secure the clamp ring using the two screws and nuts provided. Loosen one of the two nuts allowing the dowel to tighten the clamp ring. See Figure TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 91 Mounting Bracket Clamp Ring Fixing Screws Nuts c. Loosen the dowel on the clamp ring, then insert the valve into the clamp ring. d. Secure the valve tightening the dowel. See Figure Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 92 Figure Figure 95. Unheated Valve for Liquid Samples Valve Installation (4) Studs Slots b. Push the bracket against the studs, then secure the assembly by tightening the studs. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 93 Connect the cables from the solenoid valves to the proper timed event output jack of the Events connector marked J24 on the VOBP-HRM board located over the power section. See Figure Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 94 Figure 99. Unheated Valve for Liquid Samples Valve Installation (8) Actuator Upper Fitting Actuator Lower Fitting a. Locate the 4 mm nylon tubing supplied in the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven kit and cut it into two equal 12-in. pieces. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 95 Figure 100. Unheated Valve for Liquid Samples Valve Installation (9) a. Connect the proper outlet port of the actuator gas (air) to the inlet port of the actuator gas of the valve. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 96: Plumbing Valves And System

    2. Ensure that the valve moves freely in both directions. 3. Inspect the valve stop when the valve is in both positions to ensure that the stop is at the movement limit on each side. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 97: Installing The Auxiliary Gas Modules

    1. Place the auxiliary gas module on the floor of the unheated compartment. Guide and push the module towards the back until the three gas inlet fittings protrude from the back panel through the three lower holes. See Figure 101. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 98 2. Fix the module to the back panel by using the two fixing screws provided. See Figure 102. Figure 102. Auxiliary Gas Module Installation (2) 3. Fix the module to the floor of the unheated compartment. See Figure 103. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 99 To install the second auxiliary gas module 1. Undo the screw that fixes the primary module to the floor of the unheated compartment. Figure 105. Figure 105. Second Auxiliary Gas Module Installation (1) Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 100 3. Fix the module to the back panel by using the two fixing screws provided. See Figure 107. Figure 107. Second Auxiliary Gas Module Installation (3) 4. Fix the second module to the floor of the unheated compartment. See Figure 108. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 101 A particular case is using one of the channels for controlling split flow from a splitter. See the pneumatic circuit in Figure 110 page This application requires the installation of the kit P/N 19071018. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 102: Flow

    4. Modify the gas inlet port of the channel for controlling split flow by plugging the gas inlet fitting with the provided 1/8-in.cap. 5. Replacing the M5 cap with a M5 gas inlet fittings. See the example in Figure 111. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 103 The components of the kit are highlighted in yellow. Figure 112. Example of Kit Installation - First View Splitter (See the note on page 79 Flow Restrictor (See the note on page Charcoal Trap Vent 1/8-in. Cap Auxiliary Gas Module Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 104 Figure 114. Example of Kit Installation - Third View Charcoal Trap Vent 1/8-in. Cap Note It is important that the flow restrictor is installed inside the aux oven and kept at regulated temperature. This will guarantee the flow stability. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 105 From the port 6 of the Sampling Valve Charcoal Trap Analytical Column CAUTION To install the capillary column to the splitter, replace the steel ferrule inside the splitter with the appropriate Vespel® ferrule provided with the kit. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 106: Installing The Auxiliary Detectors Assembly

    Figure 115 Figure 119 show both the left and right auxiliary detectors installed into the assembly. If only a auxiliary detector is required, the assembly will be shipped with a detector seat empty. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 107 1. Insert the auxiliary detector assembly into the auxiliary detector housing making sure to properly guide the flat cables and the fan cables into the slot provided on the chassis up to reach the VOBP-HRM board. See Figure 116. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 108 2. From the back panel of the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven, connect the gas inlet fittings into the gas inlet ports for carrier and detector gases on the gases manifold. See Figure 117. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 109 Figure 118. Figure 118. Auxiliary Detectors Installation (3) LEFT RIGHT 4. On the VOBP-HRM board connect the cables of the left and right fans to the connector marked J30. See Figure 119. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 110: Installing The Secondary Oven Assembly

    Figure 120. Figure 120. Secondary Oven Assemble Secondary Oven  To install the secondary oven assembly 1. Remove the protective grid from the back panel unscrewing the four fixing screws. Figure 121. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 111 3. Insert and push the secondary oven assembly into the back of the instrument until the four hooks enter into the relevant slot, then hook the assembly pushing it downwards. Figure 123. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 112 Protective Grid 6. Connect the cables of the heater element and of the RTD Pt100 probe respectively to the connectors marked J3 and J9 on the Aux Temp VO/Power Supply board. Figure 126. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 113: Installing The Methanizer Assembly

    The methanizer is pre-mounted into a metal box. See Figure 127. Figure 127. Methanizer Assembly Methanizer  To install the methanizer assembly 1. Remove the protective grid from the back panel by unscrewing the four fixing screws. Figure 128. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 114 OUT tubing into the passing hole provided on the back wall of the main oven 4. Push the assembly until the four hooks enter into the relevant slot, then hook the assembly pushing it downwards. See Figure 130. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 115 Protective Grid 7. Connect the cables of the heater element and of the RTD Pt100 probe respectively to the connectors marked J3 and J9 on the Aux Temp VO/Power Supply board. Figure 133. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 116 Figure 134. Mount the Mixer (1) Mixer Dowel b. Screw the mixer into the hole provided on the left wall of the methanizer assembly. Figure 135. Figure 135. Mount the Mixer (2) TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 117: Methanizer Pneumatic Circuit

    The use of hydrogen requires the operator’s strict attention and compliance with special precautions due to the hazard involved. Leak test carefully all connections before operating the instrument. The methanizer device pneumatic circuit is schematically represented in Figure 136. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 118 Figure 136. Methanizer Pneumatic Circuit (2) AUXILIARY OVEN METHANIZER To FID SAMPLE from ANALYTICAL MIXER COLUMN or TCD FLOW RESTRICTOR AUXILIARY GAS 1.6 m, 0.25 mm i.d. UNION Mixer Mixer Restrictor Union Auxiliary Gas TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 119 The outlet of the methanizer is connected to the FID detector (installed on the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven or on the GC), using the adapter for packed column. Figure 136 shows a FID installed on the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 120: Installing A Heated Sample Transfer Line

    2. Push the transfer line and its insulator tube into the rear of the instrument up to reach the main oven. See Figure 138. Figure 138. Installing a Heated Sample Transfer Line (2) TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 121: Wiring The Trace 1310 Auxiliary Oven To The Gc

    Using a T20 Torxhead screwdriver, unscrew the four screws that held it in place. Figure 140 Figure 141. Figure 140. Top Cover Removal (1) Top Cover Screws b. Lift the top panel up and off the GC. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 122 2. Remove the right panel of the GC. a. Open the front door of the GC. Using a T20 Torxhead screwdriver, unscrew the right side panel screw from the interior front panel. See Figure 141. Figure 141. Right Panel Fixing Screw b.
  • Page 123 4. Remove the Electronic Module from the GC. a. Using the two handles on the top cover of the electronic module, pull out the module from its housing. See Figure 144. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 124 Figure 144. Electronic Module Extraction Handles Electronic Module Housing 5. Guide the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven flat cables with additional connector into the back compartment of the GC. See Figure 145. Figure 145. Auxiliary Oven Flat Cable Additional Connector End Connector a.
  • Page 125 GC. IMPORTANT Label this cable as INJ to avoid a wrong connection. See the example in Figure 147. Figure 147. GC Backplane Board Layout J21 INJ.REAR Connector J5 DET.REAR Connector Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 126 7. Connect the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven flat cables provided instead of the detector rear and injector rear flat cables. a. Connect the end connector of the first flat cable to the connector J5 marked DET.REAR on the backplane board of the GC. IMPORTANT Label this cable as DET to avoid a wrong connection.
  • Page 127 9. Guide and connect the INJ and DET Auxiliary Oven flat cables into the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. a. On the left back corner of the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven locate the two free connectors on the board mounted over the power section. See Figure 151. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 128 Figure 151. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Connectors (1) Free Connectors b. Connect the INJ flat cable to the internal connector marked J21 on the VOBP-HRM board. c. Connect the DET flat cable to the external connector on the marked J5 on the VOBP-HRM board.
  • Page 129 11. Replace the back and top covers of the GC. a. Reconnect the ground wire to the back cover terminal. b. Replace the back and top cover proceeding in the reverse order in which it was removed. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 130: Coupling The Trace 1310 Auxiliary Oven To The Gc

    On the right side wall in the interior of the oven, remove the partial cut plate from the corresponding duct. See Figure 156. Figure 156. Perform the Duct (2) Partial Cut Plate TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 131 4. From the interior of the GC oven, place the smallest insulating disk on the inner tube, then push the insulating disk into the duct. See Figure 158. Figure 158. Coupling Valve Oven Module and GC (2) Smallest Insulating Disk Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 132 5. Into the main oven fix completely the inner tube to the GC oven tightening the two fixing screws. See the example in Figure 159. Figure 159. Coupling Valve Oven Module and GC (3) TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 133: Chapter 4 Operation

    This chapter provides brief instructions for configuring and operating with the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven through the GC touch screen and the chromatography data system. Contents • Operating Through the GC Touch Screen • Operating Through the CDS Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 134: Operating Through The Gc Touch Screen

    Operating Through the GC Touch Screen This section contains instructions to configure your Valve Oven and to edit the parameters through the touch screen of the GC. For more details refer the TRACE 1300/TRACE 1310 User Guide. See the related operating sequences: •...
  • Page 135 This menu includes both the Auxiliary Gas modules. One of them will be mounted inside the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven, and the other into the GC. 5. Press the Auxiliary Temperature icon for configuring the heater zones of the Auxiliary Temperature module. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 136 GC. 3. Press the Auxiliary Temperature icon for defining the temperature parameters for the external auxiliary temperature modules set in the configuration. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 137 4. Press the Valves icon for setting On or Off the external valves connected to the Aux Temperature Module. 6. Press the Valve Oven for setting the auxiliary temperatures of the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 138 8. Press the Run Table for setting detectors, valves, and external events to occur at the Prep-run or during a run. Events displayed on the Run Table page are from selections made in the Run-Time Event screen. The Add button opens the Run-Time Event screen. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 139: Operating Through The Cds

    To edit TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven parameters through the CDS  To configure the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven through the CDS 1. Run your Chromatography Data System, then open the TRACE 1300 Configuration window. See the example of Figure 163.
  • Page 140 2. Select the Auxiliary Carrier page for defining the carrier gas parameters of the auxiliary Carrier Gas modules. Up to six auxiliary carrier lines from Carrier 1 to Carrier 6 can be selected. See the example of Figure 167. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 141 Prep-run or during a run. See the example of Figure 168. Figure 168. Run Table Page • The events displayed on the Run Table page are from selections made in the Run-Time Event screen. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 143: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Powering On the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven • Shutting Down the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven • Cleaning the Instrument Externally • Replacing the Column into the Secondary Oven • Maintaining the Methanizer • Troubleshooting Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 144: Read Me First

    To perform routine maintenance on the TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven, you will need the following supplies and tools. • Wrench, open-end, 1/4-in. and 5/16-in., 1/8-in. • Wrench, 3/8-in. • Allen wrench, 3/16-in., 5/32-in., 9/64 in. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 145: Cleaning Stainless Steel Components

    • T25 Torxhead screwdriver • T20 Torxhead screwdriver • T8 Torxhead screwdriver • Electronic flowmeter (Thermo Scientific GFM Pro Flowmeter, or equivalent) • Electronic leak detector (Thermo Scientific GLD Pro, or equivalent) • Tweezers (or thin needle-nose pliers) or forceps •...

  • Page 146: Powering On The Trace 1310 Auxiliary Oven

    If external modules are present, plug the power cable to the AC Input connector of each module, and to the wall outlet. b. Flip up the power switch, located on the back side of the GC, to the On (up) position marked I. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 147: Shutting Down The Trace 1310 Auxiliary Oven

    Push down the power switch (breaker), located at the back of the instrument, to the position O. b. Unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector on the back of the GC, and from the wall outlet. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 148 Plug the power cable to the AC Input connector into the back of the GC and to the wall outlet. b. Flip up the power switch (breaker) to the position I. c. Set the normal injector, detector and GC working conditions. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 149: Replacing The Column Into The Secondary Oven

    6. Remove the front panel of the secondary oven assembly. See Figure 171. Figure 171. Column Replacement (2) 7. Carefully remove the column and its end from the secondary oven. See Figure 172. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 150 Figure 172. Column Replacement (3) 8. Replace the column with a new one guiding its end into the main oven through the proper hole. See Figure 173. Figure 173. Column Replacement (4) 9. Reinstall the front panel of the secondary oven assembly in the reverse order in which it was removed.

  • Page 151: Maintaining The Methanizer

    Methanizer Assembly Front Panel and Cover 4. Open the heating block of the methanizer by removing the four fixing screws to access the methanizer metal tube containing the catalysts. See Figure 176. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 152 See Figure 178. Figure 178. Metal Tube Protective Plugs Protective Plugs a. Connect the inlet and outlet tubings to the connecting ports of the methanizer without overtightening the fittings. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 153: Performing A Leak Test

    • Set the required carrier gas flow rate (helium or nitrogen). • Set the injector temperature to 100 °C. • Set the column oven temperature to 40 °C. • Set the detector temperature to 250 °C. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting

    Note Leak should be detected using an electronic leak detector (Thermo Scientific GLD Pro, or equivalent). Refer to the TRACE 1300/1310 manuals, for leak test suggestions and the necessary hardware required to pressure check a plumbing system. In case of problems, see Table 7 for the possible causes and remedies.

  • Page 155: Valve Switching

    Trace the plumbing from port to port to insure all connections are made properly. Methanizer Analytical Troubleshooting Table 9 lists the most common anomalies with the relevant diagnosis and remedy when the methanizer device is used. Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 156 Poor or missing electrical Check the cables connections. connections. CO or CO peaks not present in the Methanizer temperature not Set the correct temperature. chromatogram. correct. Catalyst exhausted. Replace the metal tube containing the catalysts. TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 157: Chapter 6 Ordering Parts

    TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven - LPG Installation Kit 19071100 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven - Kit for Installing one Valco® Rotary 19071200 Valves TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven - Kit for Installing one Membrane Valves 19071300 Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual...
  • Page 158 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven - 3-way Solenoid Valve VO TR1300 40519029 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven - 5-way Solenoid Valve VO TR1300 40527097 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven - Needle Valve 1/16-in. 35008441 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven - Bulkhead fitting 5/16-20 TRACE 1310 Auxiliary Oven Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

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