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3000 Micro GC
Gas Analyzer
PN 074-558-P1A

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  • Page 1 Cover Page 3000 Micro GC Gas Analyzer PN 074-558-P1A...

  • Page 3: Title Page

    Title Page 3000 Micro GC Gas Analyzer PN 074-558-P1A www.inficon.com re achus@inficon.com ©2013 INFICON...

  • Page 4: Trademarks

    The trademarks of the products mentioned in this manual are held by the companies that produce them. 3000 Micro GC® and Opening The Field To New Ideas® are registered trademarks of INFICON. Windows®, and Microsoft® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 5: Purpose Of This Reference Guide

    3000 Micro GC Guides Purpose of this Reference Guide 3000 Micro GC Guides are not intended to replace the 3000 Micro GC Operating Manual (PN 074-519-P1) or 3000 Micro GC training, but are intended for use as supporting materials for those who have been trained in an INFICON® sanctioned...
  • Page 6 Definition of Note, Hint, Danger, Warning and Caution Paragraphs NOTE: These messages contain pertinent information that is useful for achieving maximum 3000 Micro GC efficiency. HINT: These messages provide insight into product usage. DANGER Failure to heed these messages may result in serious...

  • Page 7: How To Contact Customer Support

     Technical Support, to contact an applications engineer with questions regarding INFICON products and applications,  Sales and Customer Service, to contact an INFICON Sales office,  Repair Service, to contact an INFICON Service Center, is available at www.inficon.com. If experiencing an instrument problem, please have the following information readily available: ...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Carrier Gas Configuration ........4-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 5 Installing EZ IQ ................5-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 6 Configuring a 3000 Micro GC with EZ IQ ........6-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 7 3000 Micro GC Method Setup ............7-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 8 Running a Sample ..............8-1...
  • Page 10 3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 10 Setting Annotations ..............10-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 11 Qualifying Peaks and Groups...........11-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 12 Adjusting Retention Time Windows ..........12-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 13 Conducting a Single Level Calibration........13-1 3000 Micro GC Guide 14 Conducting a Multiple Level Calibration ........14-1...

  • Page 11: 3000 Micro Gc Guide 1

    TCP/IP ethernet port on the PC. Connect the other end to the ethernet port on the back of 3000 Micro GC. Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the on position. The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on. Wait three minutes for the instrument to load.
  • Page 12 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 1-1 Configuring a PC for a direct connection via the crossover cable (continued) Step Description In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. In the Local Area Connection Properties window in The connection uses the following items: area, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
  • Page 13 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 1-1 Configuring a PC for a direct connection via the crossover cable (continued) Step Description In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address. Type the PC IP address and Subnet mask as follows: IP address: 10.1.1.100...
  • Page 14 NOTE: If the command prompt reads Request Timed Out or Detection Limit Unreachable, repeat steps 3 to 7 to verify IP settings. Verify that 3000 Micro GC is turned on and connected to the PC via the crossover cable. If there is still no communication contact INFICON.

  • Page 15: 3000 Micro Gc Guide 2

    3000 Micro GC. The 3000 Micro GC power switch is located on its front panel. Turn the switch to the on position. The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on. Wait three minutes for the instrument to load.
  • Page 16 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address (continued) Step Description In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will display. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in The connection uses the following items: area, then click Properties..
  • Page 17 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address (continued) Step Description In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address. Type the PC IP Address and Subnet Mask as follows: IP Address: 192.168.1.100...
  • Page 18 NOTE: If the command prompt reads Request Timed Out or Detection Limit Unreachable, repeat steps 3 to 7 to verify IP settings. Verify that 3000 Micro GC is on connected to the PC via the crossover cable. If there is still no communication contact INFICON.

  • Page 19: 3000 Micro Gc Guide 3

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 3 Changing the Instrument IP Address Table 3-1 Changing the Instrument IP Address Step Description The IP address of the instrument can be changed through the embedded web page. NOTE: Consult an IT professional to assist with IP settings.
  • Page 20 CAUTION Do not turn off the power without waiting three minutes. 3000 Micro GC must update configuration files before power is turned off. If power is turned off too soon, the files could be corrupted and render 3000 Micro GC unusable.
  • Page 21 Unreachable, then connect to the static IP address (192.168.1.99) by following the procedure in 3000 Micro GC Guide 2, Connecting to 3000 Micro GC via the Static IP Address. If connecting to the static IP address of the instrument is unsuccessful, contact the network administrator to check whether there is a conflict of the newly assigned IP address or any possible network issue between the instrument and the PC.
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  • Page 23: 3000 Micro Gc Guide 4

    Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. In the address bar, type in the current 3000 Micro GC IP Address. Press Enter. NOTE: At the factory, the instrument IP address was set to 10.1.1.101. The instrument’s embedded webpage will display. Click the Gas Type tab. The current gas configuration for installed GC modules is shown.
  • Page 24 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 4-1 Changing the carrier gas configuration (continued) Step Description Under Connection, select the carrier gas connection that corresponds to the desired GC module. Click Submit. NOTE: Entries m1 and m2 represent channels A and B, respectively.
  • Page 25 3000 Micro GC unusable. To run samples using the reconfigured gas type, click (Windows) Start >> Programs >> Chromatography >> EZ IQ Config. Update 3000 Micro GC configuration in EZ IQ. 3000 Micro GC Guide 6, Configuring a 3000 Micro GC with EZ A new EZ IQ method must now be created for the instrument.
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  • Page 27: 3000 Micro Gc Guide 5

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 5 Installing EZ IQ Table 5-1 Installing EZ IQ Step Description Insert the EZ IQ Installation CD into the PC CD-ROM drive. The CD Installer window will display. If it does not display, double-click CDInstaller.exe under the CD-ROM root drive.
  • Page 28 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 5-1 Installing EZ IQ (continued) Step Description The EZ IQ Setup - Select Program Folder window will display. In the Program Folder: box, type in a name for the program folder. This name will be shown in the (Windows) Start >> All Programs menu.
  • Page 29 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 5-1 Installing EZ IQ (continued) Step Description When the installation is complete, the EZ IQ Setup Reboot to Complete Setup window will display. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish. After the computer has restarted, the Data System window will display. Click OK to complete the installation.
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  • Page 31: Configuring A 3000 Micro Gc With Ez Iq

    PN 074-538-P1 EZ IQ Operating Manual. The 3000 Micro GC Enhanced Driver window will display. Under Available modules: select the INFICON 3000 Micro GC icon. Click the  arrow to move the INFICON 3000 Micro GC icon to Configured modules:.
  • Page 32 On the INFICON 3000 Micro GC Configuration window. Click the Connectivity tab. In the IP address: box, type the IP address of 3000 Micro GC. Click Load Configuration from GC…. Once the 3000 Micro GC configuration has been properly loaded into EZ IQ, a Configuration loaded successfully from GC device or GC Configuration Available message will display.

  • Page 33: 3000 Micro Gc Method Setup

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 7 3000 Micro GC Method Setup Table 7-1 Creating a method Step Description It is possible to either create a new method or open an existing method in EZ IQ. Click File >> Method and select either New or Open from the drop-down list.
  • Page 34 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 7-1 Creating a method (continued) Step Description The Instrument Setup window will display. It will display parameters that can be edited. NOTE: The Instrument Setup window is configuration dependent. Populate sample acquisition parameters as desired, such as Injector Temperature, Column Temperature, Sample Pump time, Column Pressure, etc.
  • Page 35 To save the method, click File >> Method >> Save to overwrite the existing method file or Save As to save a new method file. When a new method is created, or when a method is changed or opened, it must be downloaded to 3000 Micro GC. Click Control >> Download Method. 7 - 3...
  • Page 36 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 7-1 Creating a method (continued) Step Description Click Control >> Instrument Status to view the status of the instrument. NOTE: The status will read Not Ready, highlighted in yellow, if paramters have not reached their set points. Parameters that are changing are highlighted in yellow. A run cannot be started unless the status reads Ready, highlighted in green.

  • Page 37: 3000 Micro Gc Guide 8

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 8 Running a Sample Table 8-1 Running a sample Step Description To start the run, click Control >> Single Run. The Single Run Acquisition window will display. In the Sample ID: box, type a Sample ID.
  • Page 38 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 8-1 Running a sample (continued) Step Description Select a path for storage of data files by selecting the folder icon located on the right of the Data path: box. The Data file: box is used to create the filename. To automatically include certain descriptors such as Sample ID, Method Name, and Date and Time, click the blue arrow, located to the right of the Data File field.

  • Page 39: 3000 Micro Gc Guide 9

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 9 Integrating Chromatograms Table 9-1 Integrating Chromatograms Step Description Integration events are used to customize the integration of certain peaks or regions of the chromatogram. Refer to the 074-538 EZ IQ Operating Manual or online help in the EZ IQ software for descriptions of individual events.
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  • Page 41: 3000 Micro Gc Guide 10

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 10 Setting Annotations Table 10-1 Setting Annotations Step Description In EZ IQ, right-click on a chromatogram and click Annotations. The Trace Annotation Properties window will appear. Step 3. Step 4. Step 6.
  • Page 42 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 10-1 Setting Annotations (continued) Step Description Select the check boxes to display Baseline, USP Width, Retention Time Window, Show Undetected Named Peaks, or Group Range on the chromatogram. When finished selecting annotations, click Apply to All or OK.

  • Page 43: Qualifying Peaks And Groups

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 11 Qualifying Peaks and Groups Table 11-1 Qualify peaks and groups Step Description Once a run is finished, peaks and groups can be identified based on retention time. Select a channel to add or edit peak or group information from the drop-down list on the tool bar.
  • Page 44 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 11-1 Qualify peaks and groups (continued) Step Description The Peak/Group Tables window will display. There are tabs for Named Peaks and Groups. On the Named Peaks tab, enter the Name, Ret.Time, and retention time Window for each component in the channel.

  • Page 45: Adjusting Retention Time Windows

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 12 Adjusting Retention Time Windows Table 12-1 Adjusting retention time windows Step Description In EZ IQ, click the Adjust Retention Time Window icon on the Int. Events tool bar. Alternatively, right-click on the chromatogram and click Graphical Programming >> Adjust Retention Time Window.
  • Page 46 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 12-1 Adjusting retention time windows (continued) Step Description A blue Adjust Retention Time Window window will display. Click directly on the desired retention time window. HINT: Click and drag from the corner of the window to resize.

  • Page 47: Conducting A Single Level Calibration

    The generated data file can be used to define the calibration peaks. Connect the calibration gas to the front inlet of 3000 Micro GC. Ensure that the calibration gas output pressure and the 3000 Micro GC inlet is properly regulated to between 1-25 PSI. Open the gas cylinder to begin flow to the instrument.
  • Page 48 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 13-1 Conduct a single level calibration (continued) Step Description To calibrate, click Analysis >> Analysis/Single Level Calibration. The Analysis/Single Level Calibration window will display. In the Sample ID: box, type the sample identification, if not already present.
  • Page 49 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 13-1 Conduct a single level calibration (continued) Step Description When finished, click Start. When the analysis is complete, the chromatogram will be integrated, and the areas for the peaks identified as calibration compounds will be entered into the method. In addition, a calibration curve will be generated using these areas.
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  • Page 51: Conducting A Multiple Level Calibration

    3000 Micro GC inlet. Turn on the desired calibration gas. Connect the calibration gas to the front inlet of 3000 Micro GC. Ensure that the calibration gas output pressure and the 3000 Micro GC inlet is properly regulated to between 1-25 PSI.
  • Page 52 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 14-1 Conduct a multiple level calibration (continued) Step Description To calibrate, click Analysis >> Analysis/Single Level Calibration. The Analysis/Single Level Calibration window will display. In the Sample ID: box, type the sample identification, if not already present.
  • Page 53 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 14-1 Conduct a multiple level calibration (continued) Step Description When the analysis is complete, the chromatogram will be integrated. The areas for the peaks identified as calibration compounds will be entered into the method. In addition, a calibration curve will be generated using these areas.
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  • Page 55: Calibration With Average Replicates

    NOTE: Select a channel from the drop-down list on the toolbar to add or edit calibration information. Connect the calibration gas to the front inlet of 3000 Micro GC. Ensure that the calibration gas output pressure is properly regulated between 1-25 PSI. Open the gas cylinder to begin gas flow to the instrument.
  • Page 56 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 15-1 Conducting a calibration with replicates (continued) Step Description To calibrate, click Analysis >> Analysis/Single Level Calibration. The Analysis/Single Level Calibration window will display. In the Sample ID: box, type the sample identification, if not already present.
  • Page 57 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 15-1 Conducting a calibration with replicates (continued) Step Description When finished, click Start. When the analysis is complete, the chromatogram will be integrated, and the areas for the peaks identified as calibration compounds will be entered into the method.
  • Page 58 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 15-1 Conducting a calibration with replicates (continued) Step Description On the calibration curve, a blue point represents a single replicate, and a green point represents the average of the replicates. Left-clicking on a single blue point will turn the point red and remove it from the average calculation.

  • Page 59: Customizing A Method Report

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 16 Customizing a Method Report Table 16-1 Customize a report Step Description The default method report is blank. To add fields, graphs, and data, click Method >> Custom Report. A method report window will display.
  • Page 60 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 16-1 Customize a report (continued) Step Description The Open Report Template File window will prompt to open a template file, such as External Standard.srp, shown below. Click Open to load the template file. To edit the template, right-click and insert options such as Insert Field, Insert Graph, Insert Report, and Insert Object.
  • Page 61 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 16-1 Customize a report (continued) Step Description The Save Method Custom Report As window will display. In the File Name: box, type a method report name. Click Save. To view the custom method report, select Reports >> View >> Method Report.
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  • Page 63: Customizing An Estd Report

    3000 Micro GC Guides 3000 Micro GC Guide 17 Customizing an ESTD Report Table 17-1 Customizing an external standard (ESTD) report Step Description An External Standard (ESTD) Report contains information on retention time, area, and mole percent concentration. It is not method-specific. The same template will be applied to any method that is opened.
  • Page 64 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 17-1 Customizing an external standard (ESTD) report (continued) Step Description To edit the report, right-click and select options such as Insert Field, Insert Graph, Insert Report, and Insert Object. Once all desired information has been modified or added, right click in the Method Report window and select Export Report.
  • Page 65 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 17-1 Customizing an external standard (ESTD) report (continued) Step Description To view the ESTD report, click Reports >> View >> External Standard. To print the ESTD Report, right-click in the Method Report window and select Print from the drop-down list.
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  • Page 67: Changing A Standard Module

    For a 3-4 channel instrument, the module addresses are 1, 2, 3 and 4. Decommissioning a Standard GC module will disable the GC module’s address. Open the web browser and type the 3000 Micro GC IP Address in the address bar; press Enter to display the embedded web page.
  • Page 68 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step Description Click Remove. NOTE: Once a Standard GC module is decommissioned, it can not be used again until it is recommissioned. Click Remove, adjacent to the desired Standard GC module to be decommissioned.
  • Page 69 CAUTION Do not turn off the power without waiting at least three minutes. 3000 Micro GC must update configuration files before power is turned off. If power is turned off too soon, the files could be corrupted, making 3000 Micro GC unusable.
  • Page 70 GC modules to disengage the hook in the cover plate from the tab in the chassis. Carefully remove the manifold insulation and save it for reuse. NOTE: In the Portable 3000 Micro GC, the DC-DC converter assembly blocks access to the GC modules. Remove the screws that secure the DC-DC converter assembly to the side of the instrument.
  • Page 71 Use a T-20 screwdriver (PN 5182-3468) to loosen the screw in the inlet manifold fitting at the back of the GC module. Manifold fitting screw Loosen screw 2-channel 3000 Micro GC shown Others are similar Use a 1/4 in. open-ended wrench to diconnect the inlet manifold fitting from the GC module input fitting.
  • Page 72 Tilt until mounting flange is free from aligning pins 2-channel 3000 Micro GC shown Others are similar Inspect the gang block fitting on the bottom of the chassis to make sure the mating surface is free of dust and particles.
  • Page 73 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 18-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step Description Inspect the GC module mounting flange fitting to verify all new O-rings on the replacement GC module are undamaged and seated flat. Mounting flange Verify O-ring placement Gang block, upper half Use a wrench to loosen the protective 1/4 in.
  • Page 74 Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold. Slide the GC module towards the front of 3000 Micro GC until it is fully seated into the Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold.
  • Page 75 This can be done via the embedded web page. Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the On position. The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on. Wait three minutes for the instrument to load.
  • Page 76 Use the drop-down list on the lower left portion of the screen to select the correct physical address for the new standard GC module. Each physical address corresponds to a channel number. Valid 3000 Micro GC physical addresses are 1 through 4. 18 - 10...
  • Page 77 If power is turned off too soon, the files could be corrupted and render 3000 Micro GC unusable. Open the web browser and type the 3000 Micro GC IP Address in the address bar. Verify that the recently installed replacement module is available in the module list.
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  • Page 79: Changing A Performance Enhanced Module

    WARNING - Risk Of Electric Shock Electrostatic Discharge can damage electronic components. Wear a grounded wrist strap to avoid damaging 3000 Micro GC. Loosen the thumbscrews in the manifold cover plate. Remove the manifold cover plate. Slide the manifold cover plate towards the GC module to disengage the hook in the cover plate from the tab in the chassis.
  • Page 80 Description Carefully remove the manifold insulation. Save for reuse. NOTE: In the Portable 3000 Micro GC, the DC-DC converter assembly blocks access to the GC modules. Remove the screws that secure the DC-DC converter assembly to the side of the instrument. Without disconnecting any wires, slide the assembly off of the standoffs and gently lift it away from the GC modules.
  • Page 81 Tilt until mounting flange is free from aligning pins 2-channel 3000 Micro GC shown Others are similar Tilt the back of the GC module up until the mounting flange clears the alignment pins. Slide the GC module towards the back of the instrument until it clears the inlet manifold frame and can be lifted and removed from the front.
  • Page 82 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module (continued) Step Description On the replacement module, set the Performance Enhanced GC module address by setting the DIP switch on the upper right of the D-board to the appropriate configuration.
  • Page 83 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 19-1 Changing a Performance Enhanced module (continued) Step Description Inspect the GC module mounting flange fitting to verify all new O-rings on the replacement GC module are undamaged and seated flat. Mounting flange Verify O-ring placement Gang block, upper half Remove the protective 1/4 in.
  • Page 84 Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold. Slide the GC module towards the front of 3000 Micro GC until it is fully seated into the Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold.
  • Page 85 Carefully replace the inlet manifold insulation. Install the manifold cover plate and the top cover. Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the on position. The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on.
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  • Page 87: Replacing A Standard Module With A Performance Enhanced Module

    For a 3-4 channel instrument, the module addresses are 1, 2, 3 and 4. Decommissioning a Standard GC module will disable the GC module’s address. Open the web browser and type the 3000 Micro GC IP Address in the address bar, then press Enter to display the embedded web page.
  • Page 88 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step Description Click Remove. NOTE: Once a Standard GC module is decommissioned, it cannot be used until it is recommissioned. Click Remove next to the Standard GC module to decommission. A caution will display.
  • Page 89 GC module to disengage the hook in the cover plate from the tab in the chassis. Carefully remove the manifold insulation. Save it for reuse. NOTE: In the Portable 3000 Micro GC, the DC-DC converter assembly blocks access to the GC modules. Remove the screws that secure the DC-DC converter assembly to the side of the instrument.
  • Page 90 Use a T-20 screwdriver to loosen the screw in the inlet manifold fitting at the back of the GC module. Manifold fitting screw Loosen screw 2-channel 3000 Micro GC shown Use a 1/4 in. open-ended wrench to disconnect the inlet manifold fitting from the GC module input fitting. GC module...
  • Page 91 Tilt until mounting flange is free from aligning pins 2-channel 3000 Micro GC shown Others are similar Inspect the gang block fitting on the bottom of the chassis to make sure the mating surface is free of dust and particles.
  • Page 92 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step Description On the new module, set the Performance Enhanced GC module address by setting the DIP switch on the upper right of the D-board to the appropriate configuration. Each setting determines a unique module address.
  • Page 93 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 20-1 Changing a standard module (continued) Step Description Inspect the GC module mounting flange fitting to verify all new O-rings on the replacement GC module are undamaged and seated flat. Mounting flange Verify O-ring placement Gang block, upper half Remove the protective 1/4 in.
  • Page 94 Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold. Slide the GC module towards the front of the 3000 Micro GC until it is fully seated into the Swagelok fitting in the 3000 Micro GC inlet manifold.
  • Page 95 Install the manifold cover plate and the top cover. Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the on position. The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on. Wait three minutes for the instrument to load.
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  • Page 97: Testing Instrument Flow Rates

    Using a flowmeter, measure the flow rates from the Analytical and Reference column vents, located on the back of 3000 Micro GC. Male luer locks are provided in the instrument ship kit. The female end will attach directly onto the column vents. The ship kit also contains a 1/16 in.
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  • Page 99: Installing The Digital I/O Module

    Description For some applications, an external triggering device may be required for sampling. Install the Digital I/O Module (PN G2847A) in 3000 Micro GC and connect it to the external triggering device via a Remote Start Cable (PN G2801-60618). NOTE: A 4-channel 3000 Micro GC is displayed below.
  • Page 100 Control >> Instrument Status. Wait until the method setpoints are reached (i.e., the instrument is in the Ready state). Exit EZ IQ. Set the front panel power switch to the off position. Disconnect the 3000 Micro GC power supply from the back of the instrument. WARNING During this process, the 3000 Micro GC internal components will be exposed.
  • Page 101 WARNING - Risk Of Electric Shock Electrostatic Discharge can damage electronic components. Wear a grounded wrist strap to avoid damaging 3000 Micro GC. Unscrew and remove the four black feet from the back panel using a Torx 20 screwdriver. Retain the screws for reassembly. Carefully slide the main chassis out of the back of the 3000 Micro GC until the communication board is exposed.
  • Page 102 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 22-1 Installing the digital I/O module (continued) Step Description Disconnect the ribbon cable from the communication board. Remove the two screws fastening the module to the back panel. Retain the screws for later use. Remove the digital I/O module and ribbon cable.
  • Page 103 Use the retained screws to reassemble the top cover. Attach all feet. Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the On position. The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on.
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  • Page 105: Replacing The Battery Cable Fuse On A Portable Instrument

    Lower the heated inlets, injectors, and columns to 45°C. Turn off the Detector Filaments. Download the method from EZ IQ onto 3000 Micro GC. Check the EZ IQ Instrument Status screen by clicking Control >> Instrument Status. Wait until the method setpoints are reached (i.e., the instrument is in the Ready state).
  • Page 106 3000 Micro GC Guides Table 23-1 Replacing the battery cable fuse on a portable instrument (continued) Step Description Locate the battery cable fuse. Fuse, 3AG Slow-blow, 10 A 32 V Type T Locate the battery cable fuse positions. Position 1...
  • Page 107 Connect the Plug C connector to Position 2. Install the top cover of 3000 Micro GC. Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the on position. The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on.
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