Analyzer Overview; Introduction - Siemens Maxum II Reference Manual

Analyzer Overview

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Introduction

The Maxum edition II system, also called the "Maxum II", represents a significant advance in
process chromatography. The Maxum II combines the best of the Siemens Advance Maxum
and PGC 302 gas chromatographs into a single platform analyzer. From oven and electronic
components to software and communication networks, the system is modular. Pre-configured
application modules are available for many common measurements.
A Maxum II system offers a wide range of detector modules including Thermal Conductivity,
Flame Ionization, Flame Photometric, and the Pulsed Discharge Detector (which can operate
in Helium Ionization, Photoionization, and Electron Capture modes). All detector modules are
available for both air bath and airless ovens. The Maxum II oven is designed so it can be
divided into two independently heated isothermal ovens for parallel chromatography
applications.
The Maxum II Maintenance Panel provides maintenance personnel with access to all
maintenance functions and data. In addition, the Maintenance Panel displays both real time
and archived chromatograms. A PC-based network workstation runs the Gas Chromatograph
Portal software.
Analyzer Specific Documents
Included with each analyzer is a custom documentation-drawing package. This package
provides drawings and information pertinent only to a specific analyzer. Contents of this
package are application-dependent and vary for each analyzer. Typical drawings included are:
● System Block and Utility Requirements
● System Outline and Dimensional Drawings
● Sampling System - Plumbing and Spare
Parts List
● Sampling System Dimensional Diagram
● Sampling Probe
● Electronic Enclosure Section - Internal
Layout
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● Applicable Wiring Diagrams
● Oven Plumbing Diagram - Sensor Near
Electronics
● Recommended Spare Parts - Analyzer
● Manufacturing Test Charts
● Stream Composition Data
● Database
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