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  • Page 1 G2570A GC/MSD System Installation and Operation Differences...
  • Page 2 Back side of the unit, near change without notice. 12345) numbers. center WARNING Make sure that only fuses with Agilent Technologies makes no G2577A Diffusion Pump MSD the required current rating warranty of any kind with Safety Information Left side of the unit, lower...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction, 5 About this Manual, 6 Description of G2570A GC/MSD System, 7 Installation and Operation Implications for the G2570A GC/MSD System, 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation (Differences), 11 Purpose of Installation, 12 Customer Responsibilities, 13...
  • Page 4 Contents Appendix A Summary of Navigation on 6850A GC Control Module, 85 Appendix B Naming Methods, 89 Appendix C GC Parameters for the PREP_RUN Method, 91 Setup Parameters, 92 Settings Parameters, 93 Automation Parameters, 94 Saving the Method, 95 Appendix D GC Parameters for the OFN_SN Method, 97 Setup Parameters, 98 Settings Parameters, 99...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    GC/MSD System that are different than the same activities for the individual 6850A GC and the 5973N MSD components. Successful installation and operation of the G2570A GC/MSD critically depends upon becoming familiar with information from the following sources which are included with the G2570A shipping kits: •...

  • Page 7: Description Of G2570A Gc/Msd System

    1 Introduction Description of G2570A GC/MSD System Description of G2570A GC/MSD System This section summarizes changes to the sub-systems that make up the G2570A GC/MSD System. •–G˜ ¤›ph"›a4˜ a„¤a=˜"hzdF˜ mbF4›p˜| 44F’’p© Qn•˜"’’˜ FdF4›a¦F˜ F›F4›p  _F"=©˜–GQ¬ ˜ "’˜ ^ph"›pV"z^ –GQ¬ ˜ pm›pd˜...
  • Page 8 6850A GC/ MSD-Ready This special configuration of the 6850A GC (firmware version A.02.04 or later) is only available as part of the G2570A GC/MSD System. The gas chromatograph has been modified as follows: • The on/off power switch moved to the right side in the lower front corner.
  • Page 9 Other detectors and other means for introducing samples into the split/splitless inlet are NOT supported. Special Parts The following parts are unique to the G2570A GC/MSD system: • GC Instrument Base, G2630-00152 • MS Detector Plate (counterweight used in place of GC detector), G2630-20980 •...

  • Page 10: Installation And Operation Implications For The G2570A Gc/Msd System

    Installation and Operation Implications for the G2570A GC/MSD System Installation and Operation Implications for the G2570A GC/MSD System The following table summarizes how the differences described above translate into installation and operation differences between the G2570A GC/MSD system and 6890 Plus/5973N GC/MSD systems: Differences Implications aOO¤’apm˜z¤hz˜ ˜pmd©...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation (Differences)

    Hardware Installation (Differences)

  • Page 12: Purpose Of Installation

    Correct installation is the first step in ensuring that instruments and systems operate reliably over their expected lifetimes. An Agilent Technologies service representative must perform the installation. This chapter details the installation differences for the sub-systems.

  • Page 13: Customer Responsibilities

    • Site Prep Summary as part of the 6850A User Information Manual (Part No. G2630-90220) • G2570A GC/MSD System Site Preparation Addendum (Part No. G2589-90040) A customer representative should be present at all times during the installation. The G2570A GC/MSD System is shipped in the following boxes: •...
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  • Page 15: Installing The Gc

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the GC Installing the GC 1 Place the GC on the bench — ˜ m›FO"4F˜ F"›F˜ "*dF˜| ˜Fm=} — ˜ m›FO"4F˜ m›©...
  • Page 16 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the GC 2 After connecting and purging the copper tubing sections and helium gas purifier with the UPC/Zero Grade Helium carrier gas (see 5973N Hardware Installation Manual for details), attach the carrier gas line to the fitting marked "carrier gas" at the rear of the GC.
  • Page 17 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the GC 4 Connect the Control Module to the connector below the GC Display and Keypad. 5 Connect the APG start/stop cable to the "Remote" connector on the back of the GC.
  • Page 18 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the GC 6 Connect the power cord to the GC and to the appropriate wall socket. 7 Turn on the power switch to the GC (located on the lower front corner of the right panel). 8 Using the Control Module, run the Inlet and Keyboard Tests.
  • Page 19 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the GC 9 Display the Diagnostics screen via the Status/Service/Diagnostics path. Detector Test key is inactive when the MSD is the detector. 10 Choose the Inlet Test key (F3 key). The 6850A GC is shipped from the factory with an inlet nut containing a blank ferrule;...

  • Page 20: Reconfiguring The Column Outlet

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Reconfiguring the Column Outlet Reconfiguring the Column Outlet The following suggested column installation procedure is based on the column label facing the user and positioned approximately at the top (12 o’clock position) of the column cage holder. With this configuration the inlet and outlet ends of the column remain the same as when a GC detector is used and the column outlet is positioned at the back (closer to the fan) of the column cage holder.
  • Page 21 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Reconfiguring the Column Outlet 2 Remove the septum cap from the column OUTLET side and uncoil 2 column loops. pd¤hm˜ mdF› s˜pŒ4dp4c˜ p’’˜Fh*F ˜pŒ4dp4c˜ p’’˜Fh*F p˜ pd¤hm˜¤dF›...
  • Page 22 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Reconfiguring the Column Outlet 3 Attach two column clips (Part No. G2630-20890 found in the G2630-60201 Ship Kit) to the column cage as follows: — One clip attached onto the back of the 1 o’clock cross-member piece of the column cage —...
  • Page 23 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Reconfiguring the Column Outlet 4 Feed the outlet side of the column through the 1 o’clock positioned clip so that the column outlet is pointing toward the front of the column cage. F˜4"FO¤d˜mp›˜›p˜’4"›4^˜›^F˜4pd¤hm˜4p"›amV C A U T I O N p˜...
  • Page 24 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Reconfiguring the Column Outlet 5 Next, feed the outlet side of the column through the 3 o’clock positioned clip so that the column outlet is pointing toward the back of the column cage. Assure that the part of the column that is between the two clips does NOT extend above the column label.

  • Page 25: Installing The Column Inlet

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the Column Inlet Installing the Column Inlet 1 Mount the column on the cage holder with the column label in approximately the 12 o’clock position. 2 Remove the septum from the column inlet. Proper installation of the 6850A column nut (Part No. G2630-80720) requires at least 10 cm of column inlet that can be vertically positioned without column strain.
  • Page 26 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the Column Inlet 6 Inspect the end for jagged edges or burrs. If the break is not clean and even, repeat steps 4 and 5. 7 Wipe the outside of the inlet column end with a lint-free cloth moistened with methanol.

  • Page 27: Preparing To Condition The Column

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Preparing to Condition the Column Preparing to Condition the Column 1 Turn on the GC power. See Appendix C for the complete GC parameters for the column conditioning method, PREP_RUN. 2 From the Setup screen select the following pathways and actions: —...
  • Page 28 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Preparing to Condition the Column 9 Verify column flow by placing the outlet end of the column in a beaker of water and checking for bubbles at the column outlet. Allow five minutes before applying heat to any GC thermal zone. This wait time is to purge trapped air from the column.
  • Page 29 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Preparing to Condition the Column 19 Save the method as PREP_RUN. These hidden characters are found sequentially using the keys 66269675. Important To enter the name in the method file field, you must be familiar with how to access the hidden characters from the GC Control Module keypad.

  • Page 30: Conditioning The Column And Inlet System

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Conditioning the Column and Inlet System Conditioning the Column and Inlet System As the column and inlet system have not been thermally cycled as a unit, it is necessary to accomplish this conditioning more slowly. While thermally cycling the GC, start the MSD preparation.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Msd For Installation

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Preparing the MSD for Installation Preparing the MSD for Installation Follow the steps in Chapter 2 of the Hardware Installation Manual (Part No. G2589-90006) that apply for a diffusion pumped, EI only 5973N MSD. "cF˜’¤F˜›p˜Fhp¦F˜›^F˜4"z˜Oph˜›^F˜=aOO¤’apm˜z¤hz˜¤mamV˜pm˜›^F˜zp§F˜›p˜›^F˜ ˜ C A U T I O N §a›^˜›^F˜=aOO¤’apm˜z¤hz˜4"z˜am’›"ddF=˜§add˜F’¤d›˜am˜’Fap¤’˜="h"VF˜›p˜›^F˜am’›¤hFm›˜FF˜...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Msd And The Gc

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Connecting the MSD and the GC Connecting the MSD and the GC 1 Verify that the GC power is turned off. 2 Install the GC/MS Interstitial Panel (Part No. G2589-00031) onto the mid- support and front-support legs of the right side of the MSD. Use three M4 torque 15 screws.
  • Page 33 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Connecting the MSD and the GC 3 Connect the GC end and the MSD end of the GC/MS interface cable.  _F"=©˜ –GQ¬ — ˜ m›FO"4F˜ "*dF˜| ˜ m=} — ˜ m›FO"4F˜ p¦F — ˜ m›FO"4F˜ "*dF˜| ˜Fm=} Qn•˜ 4 Carefully push the MSD and GC together.

  • Page 34: Installing The Column In The Gc/Msd Interface

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the Column in the GC/MSD Interface Installing the Column in the GC/MSD Interface 1 Carefully unwind the outlet end of the GC column until the 3 o’clock clip is reached. 2 Slide an interface column nut (Part No. 05988-20066) and ferrule (Part No.
  • Page 35 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the Column in the GC/MSD Interface 7 Loosen the interface nut and push the column an additional 3 – 5 cm into the analyzer chamber. 8 Make a clean cut of the column so that now only 3 – 5 cm protrudes into the analyzer chamber.
  • Page 36 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the Column in the GC/MSD Interface 12 Tighten the interface nut an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn with a 1/4 inch open- end wrench. Check the tightness after one or two heat cycles. 13 If available, install the G2613A Autoinjector accessory and connect its cable to the top "Injector"...
  • Page 37 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the Column in the GC/MSD Interface 16 In the Status/Settings/Detector screen verify that a "Heater Missing" message is NOT displayed and that the Temperature is set to OFF. 17 In the Status/Settings/Inlet screen, set the column flow to 1.0 mL/m. 18 Reconnect the source power and side board control cables after closing the analyzer side plate.

  • Page 38: Installing The Chemstation Hardware

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the ChemStation Hardware Installing the ChemStation Hardware Follow the instructions in the Hardware Installation Manual (Part No. G2589- 90006) except do not try to connect the GC to the LAN.

  • Page 39: Installing The Msd Productivity Software

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installing the MSD Productivity Software Installing the MSD Productivity Software Follow the instructions in the G1701CA MSD Productivity Software Installation Manual (Part No. G1701-90039) keeping in mind that there is no communication between the GC and the ChemStation. Do not perform the following steps: •...

  • Page 40: Verifying Ei Scan System Performance

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Verifying EI Scan System Performance Verifying EI Scan System Performance Verifying performance of the G2570A GC/MSD system involves creating and saving the GC method (OFN_SN) in addition to the steps described in the Hardware Installation Manual (Part No. G2589-90006).
  • Page 41 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Verifying EI Scan System Performance 5 Save the method as X:\MSDchem\1\Methods\DEFAULT.M where "X" is the drive onto which the software was loaded. 6 Load and resave X:\MSDchem\1\5973N\OFN_SN.M. 7 Verify that the source and quads are heating toward 230°C and 150°C, respectively.
  • Page 42 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Verifying EI Scan System Performance 4 Starting at the Status/Settings screen, select the following pathways and actions: — Inlet - 250° C (Temperature) — Inlet/More/Inlet Mode/Enter - Splitless (Mode), 50 mL/min (Flow), 1.50 min (Time) Select OK —...
  • Page 43 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Verifying EI Scan System Performance Verifying the AutoTune Performance 1 Verify that the system has been pumping down for at least 60 minutes. 2 Using the GC Control Module, set the GC oven temperature to 150° C and the column flow to 1.0 mL/min.
  • Page 44 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Verifying EI Scan System Performance Verifying the Sensitivity Performance 1 Set up to inject 1 uL of OFN solution (Part No. 8500-5441), either manually or with the Autoinjector. 2 In the Instrument Control view, select Sensitivity Check from the Qualify menu.

  • Page 45: Installation Checklist

    2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist Installation Checklist Verification that Site Preparation is complete o Adequate space is available for the GC/MSD/Data system o Suitable supporting bench o Adequate electrical power is available at the correct voltages and frequencies o Environmental control systems are adequate to maintain a correct, stable operating environment o Adequate preparations are in place for safe exhaust venting o Supplies necessary for instrument operation are available, including solvents,...
  • Page 46 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist Unpacking and inspecting the shipped materials o Shipping containers must be opened only with an Agilent Technologies representative present o Check each item off on the packing list and verify serial numbers o Record the serial numbers in the G2570A installation document...
  • Page 47 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist GC/control module installation and plumbing o GC placed on an appropriate bench o GC Control Module connected o Carrier gas supply plumbed with copper tubing o Plumbing purged with helium at 5 – 8 psi (35 – 55 kPa) for 5 – 10 minutes o Gas purifier plumbed and purged o GC plumbed o APG start/stop cable connected to "Remote"...
  • Page 48 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist Column installation o Remove inlet nut containing blank ferrule o Mount column on cage holder o Remove inlet septum o Place septum, inlet nut, and ferrule onto column inlet o Trim column inlet, inspecting for jagged edges and burrs o Wipe end with lint-free cloth moistened with methanol o Position column end 4 –...
  • Page 49 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist MSD configuration o MSD and foreline pump unpacked and placed on the bench o MSD top cover removed o Vent valve opened to equalize pressure o PFTBA cal valve vial filled o Plugs removed from the foreline pump o Foreline pump line voltage verified to match available ac power o Line voltage identification sticker installed on MSD o Oil drip pan placed under foreline pump...
  • Page 50 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist Column (outlet end) installation o Column unwound up to 3 o’clock clip o Interface nut and ferrule slid onto column o Column inserted through interface into source o Length of column from 3 o'clock clip to interface nut adjusted to 22 – 28 cm. o Interface nut hand tightened o Oven door raised/closed several times to assure no sharp bends nor hot spots o Interface nut loosened and column pushed 3 –...
  • Page 51 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist ChemStation Hardware Installation o PC, monitor, and printer unpacked o PC installed o Network hub unpacked and plugged in o LAN cable from the MSD connected to hub port #2 o LAN cable from the PC connected to hub port #3 o Printer installed o Modem installed (if supplied) o Modem, printer, monitor, and PC turned on (in that order)
  • Page 52 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist Performance Verification o MSD powered on o MSD Instrument session started o Verify that GC icon and parameters are NOT accessible o Save DEFAULT.M o Load and resave OFN_SN.M from the \5973N subdirectory o MSD source and quad temperature zones heating o OFN_SN GC method created and saved using the GC Control Module o Correct injection mode (manual or autoinjector) set in Status/Automation screen...
  • Page 53 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Installation Checklist Instrument Log Book Updated o MSD serial number recorded on S/N report o S/N Report and Tune Report faxed to CAS/CSBU Technical Marketing at (USA) 650-857-4568 or your region’s local Technical Marketing Support Provider MSD-Ready 6850A GC Serial Number 6850A Control Module Serial Number 5973N MSD Serial Number...

  • Page 54: Customer Familiarization Checklist

    Customer Familiarization Checklist Customer Familiarization Checklist The purpose of customer familiarization is to demonstrate the steps required to: • Perform a basic analysis using an Agilent Technologies standard sample or an internal data file • Evaluate the acquired data • Perform routine maintenance See the Hardware Installation Manual (Part No.
  • Page 55 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Customer Familiarization Checklist MSD ChemStation Software Autotune Descriptions o Various autotunes described o Importance of retaining tuning records emphasized o Ion source contamination, diagnosis of contamination, and use of control charts discussed o EI autotune demonstrated and tune report explained o Manual tune explained o View Tunes utility demonstrated and its importance explained o Importance of retaining tuning and maintenance records discussed...
  • Page 56 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Customer Familiarization Checklist Data Analysis o Screen layout explained (TIC, spectral window, command line, title bar, etc.) o Loading data files demonstrated o TIC, spectra, and extracted ion profiles demonstrated o Integration performed and explained o Library search (searching a spectrum) demonstrated o Difference between standalone and online data analysis explained Sequence o Sequence loading demonstrated...
  • Page 57 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Customer Familiarization Checklist EI Instrument User Maintenance o MSD vent and pumpdown procedures performed and described using the ChemStation software o Hardware manual, online help, and hardware maintenance section of MSD Reference Collection CD-ROM demonstrated o Ion source cleaning demonstrated o Electron multiplier horn replacement demonstrated o Vacuum system preventive maintenance demonstrated Troubleshooting (Diagnostics)
  • Page 58 2 Hardware Installation (Differences) Customer Familiarization Checklist Additional Support Information o Use of manuals, online help, and MSD Reference Collection CD-ROM explained o Warranty and warranty enhancements explained o Agilent support services and how to obtain help explained o Hardware o Software o Assist Packages o Additional Training...

  • Page 59: Operational Differences

    Operational Differences...

  • Page 60: Introduction

    This section of the manual describes the operational procedures of the G2570A GC/MSD System that are different when compared to the same procedures for the individual system components. Successful operation of the G2570A GC/MSD critically depends upon becoming familiar with information from the following sources which are included with the G2570A shipping kits: •...
  • Page 61 3 Operational Differences Introduction Operational differences between the G2570A GC/MSD system and a 6890 Plus GC/ 5973N diffusion pump system are affected by the following hardware differences: • The mounting of the column cage onto the oven door significantly alters column installation procedures.

  • Page 62: Installing Gc Columns

    Installing GC columns Installing GC columns Before you can operate your G2570A GC/MSD system, you must select, install and condition a GC column. For correct column and flow selection, you must match your choice with the capabilities of the diffusion pump supplied with the G2570A system.

  • Page 63: Reconfiguring The Column Outlet

    3 Operational Differences Reconfiguring the Column Outlet Reconfiguring the Column Outlet The following suggested column installation procedure is based on the column label facing the user and positioned approximately at the top (12 o’clock position) of the column cage holder. With this configuration the inlet and outlet ends of the column remain the same as when a GC detector is used, and the column outlet is positioned at the back (closer to the fan) of the column cage holder.
  • Page 64 3 Operational Differences Reconfiguring the Column Outlet 2 Remove the septum cap from the column OUTLET side and uncoil 2 column loops. pd¤hm˜ mdF› s˜pŒ4dp4c˜ p’’˜Fh*F ˜pŒ4dp4c˜ p’’˜Fh*F p˜ pd¤hm˜¤dF›...
  • Page 65 3 Operational Differences Reconfiguring the Column Outlet 3 Attach two column clips (Part No. G2630-20890) found in the G2630-60201 Ship Kit to the column cage as follows: — One clip attached onto the back of the 1 o'clock cross-member piece of the column cage —...
  • Page 66 3 Operational Differences Reconfiguring the Column Outlet 4 Feed the outlet side of the column through the 1 o’clock positioned clip so that the column outlet is pointing toward the front of the column cage. F˜4"FO¤d˜mp›˜›p˜’4"›4^˜›^F˜4pd¤hm˜4p"›amV C A U T I O N p˜...
  • Page 67 3 Operational Differences Reconfiguring the Column Outlet 5 Next, feed the outlet side of the column through the 3 o’clock positioned clip so that the column outlet is pointing toward the back of the column cage. Make sure that the loop height does NOT extend above the column label.

  • Page 68: Installing The Column Inlet

    3 Operational Differences Installing the Column Inlet Installing the Column Inlet ›˜›^a’˜zpam›˜›^F˜ ˜^"’˜*FFm˜zpzFd©˜¦Fm›F=:˜"dd˜ ˜^F"›F=˜«pmF’˜|amdF›:˜p¦Fm:˜"m=˜ ˜ C A U T I O N am›FO"4F}˜^"¦F˜*FFm˜4ppdF=˜*Fdp§˜•Q°˜ :˜"m=˜›^F˜4pd¤hm˜Odp§˜^"’˜*FFm˜’F›˜›p˜  1 Mount the column on the cage holder with the column label in approximately the 12 o’clock position. 2 Remove the septum from the inlet end of the column.
  • Page 69 3 Operational Differences Installing the Column Inlet 5 Break off the end of the column. 6 Inspect the end for jagged edges or burrs. 7 If the break is not clean and even, repeat steps 4 and 5. 8 Wipe the outside of the inlet column end with a lint-free cloth moistened with methanol.
  • Page 70 3 Operational Differences Installing the Column Inlet 14 The column should not slide with a gentle tug. 15 Allow five minutes before applying heat to any GC thermal zone. This wait time is to purge trapped air from the column. Do NOT install the outlet side of the column into the GC/MS interface until the column is properly conditioned.

  • Page 71: Conditioning The Column

    3 Operational Differences Conditioning the column Conditioning the column 1 Using the GC Control Module, load prep_run.m or a similar column conditioning method with GC parameters appropriate for the column to be used. Make sure that the MSD interface temperature is set to off during column conditioning.

  • Page 72: Venting/Pumping Down The Msd

    3 Operational Differences Venting/pumping down the MSD Venting/pumping down the MSD Since the only communication between the MSD-ready 6850A GC and the MSD is via the remote start/stop cable, the ChemStation will not turn off the interface heater or lower the GC oven temperature during the venting process. Thus, you must lower these two thermal zone temperatures using the GC Control Module.

  • Page 73: Installing The Column In The Gc/Ms Interface

    3 Operational Differences Installing the Column in the GC/MS Interface Installing the Column in the GC/MS Interface 1 If the GC/MSD system is under vacuum, vent the system and open the analyzer chamber using the procedure in the 5973N MSD Hardware Manual (Part No.
  • Page 74 3 Operational Differences Installing the Column in the GC/MS Interface 8 Loosen the interface nut and push the column an additional 3-5 cm into the analyzer chamber. 9 Make a clean cut of the column so that now only 3-5 cm protrudes into the analyzer chamber.
  • Page 75 3 Operational Differences Installing the Column in the GC/MS Interface 13 Tighten the interface nut an additional 1/4 to 1/2 turn with a 1/4 inch open- end wrench. 14 Check the tightness after one or two heat cycles. 15 In the Status/Settings/Inlet screen, set the column flow to the appropriate value for the column installed.

  • Page 76: Creating Gc/Msd Methods

    3 Operational Differences Creating GC/MSD Methods Creating GC/MSD Methods GC Control Module Configuring the MSD Productivity Software for operation with the G2570A system requires that you do not include a GC. All GC parameters, including the MSD interface temperature, are set with the GC Control Module. IMPORTANT You must become comfortable using the G2629A GC control module, especially entering values in screen fields and navigating through and between screens.
  • Page 77 3 Operational Differences Creating GC/MSD Methods Instrument Control View In the Instrument Control View of a GC/MSD session using the G2570A system, both icons and pulldown menu items for GC parameters will be inaccessible. When loading a method that was shipped as part of the ChemStation software, always resave the method before using it.

  • Page 78: Manual Injection

    The Status screen of the GC Control Module should now be titled Manual Run Status Important Running a sample using the G2570A GC/MSD system requires that you start the MSD acquisition process before starting the GC. The GC start signal must not be initiated until the status box appears on the Acquisition - Waiting for remote start…...
  • Page 79 3 Operational Differences Manual injection After initiating the method on the MSD ChemStation, data acquisition after a manual injection can be started by: • Pressing on the GC keypad, or Start • Pressing the key (F8) in the Status screen of the GC Control Module. START If Auto Prep Run is not enabled in the method, it may be necessary to select Prep...

  • Page 80: Automatic Injection

    IMPORTANT Running a single sample or a sequence of samples using the G2570A GC/MSD system requires that you start the MSD acquisition process before starting the GC. The GC start signal must not be initiated until the Acquisition - Waiting for remote start…...
  • Page 81 3 Operational Differences Automatic injection To acquire data from a single injection of a single sample 1 Load the autoinjector with wash and waste bottles placed in the correct places in the turret. 2 Place the sample in position 1 in the turret. 3 Load the MSD method from the ChemStation and the GC method from the Control Module.
  • Page 82 3 Operational Differences Automatic injection To acquire data from multiple injection sequences 1 Make sure that the proper turret is installed to accommodate the number of samples. The standard turret will hold a maximum of 3 samples while the high density turret will hold up to 8 samples.
  • Page 83 3 Operational Differences Automatic injection 11 Sequence execution can be paused by pressing the PAUSE key (F6) in the Status/Automation screen. If a run is in progress, the GC will complete the run and then pause the sequence. After the current run is completed, the MSD ChemStation will initiate the next line in the Sample Log Table even if the GC sequence is paused.
  • Page 84 3 Operational Differences Automatic injection...

  • Page 85: Appendix A Summary Of Navigation On 6850A Gc Control Module

    Appendix A Summary of Navigation on 6850A GC Control Module (from the Status screen)
  • Page 86 Appendix A Summary of Navigation on 6850A GC Control Module (from the Status screen) F1: Settings F1 – Inlet F2 – Oven F3 – Column F4 – Detector F5 – Auxiliary FhzF"›¤F:˜ FhzF"›¤F˜ F’’¤F˜"hz:˜ dp§˜ — ˜ m›FO"4F˜ FhzF"›¤F˜’F›zpam› F’’¤F:˜ dp§’:˜¤’F˜ ’F›zpam›’:˜...
  • Page 87 Appendix A Summary of Navigation on 6850A GC Control Module (from the Status screen) F5: Service – Run log, start service, exit service F1 – Log Book F2 – Diagnostics F3 – Calibration F4 – GC Update F5 – Mod Update pV˜*ppc mdF›:˜F©*p"= ¦Fm:˜ mdF›:˜...
  • Page 88 Appendix A Summary of Navigation on 6850A GC Control Module (from the Status screen)

  • Page 89: Appendix B Naming Methods

    Appendix B Naming Methods...
  • Page 90 Appendix B Naming Methods The GC Control Module keys have both labeled and hidden values (see table below). To name a method with alphanumeric characters: 1 Move the cursor to the left end of the Method Name field. 2 Press the proper labeled key (see table below) multiple times to reach the hidden values.

  • Page 91: Appendix Cgc Parameters For The Prep_Run Method

    Appendix C GC Parameters for the PREP_RUN Method...

  • Page 92: Setup Parameters

    Appendix C GC Parameters for the PREP_RUN Method Setup Parameters Setup Parameters Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’—F›¤z pd¤hm˜ phzFm’"›apm˜_˜pmF ›"›¤’—F›¤z— mdF›˜F›¤z "aF˜ "’˜_˜ F ma›’˜_˜c" =b¤’›hFm›’˜_˜"4¤¤h˜ pF4› ›"›¤’—F›¤z—¦Fm˜F›¤z „¤ad˜ahF˜_˜¬¬˜ham "¨˜Fhz˜_˜¢¬°˜ ›"›¤’—F›¤z— pd¤hm˜F›¤z p¤4F˜ pmmF4›apm˜_˜ mdF› ¤›dF›˜ pmmF4›apm˜_˜ F›F4›p ›"›¤’—F›¤z— pd¤hm˜F›¤z—pF— pmOaV¤F˜ pd¤hm˜ FmV›^˜_˜¬˜h |zF’’˜...

  • Page 93: Settings Parameters

    Appendix C GC Parameters for the PREP_RUN Method Settings Parameters Settings Parameters Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’—F››amV’— mdF›—pF— mdF›˜p=F˜|zF’’˜ p=F˜_˜zda› m›F˜cF©} F’’˜˜| –}˜›p˜"44Fz›˜›^a’˜hp=F ›"›¤’—F››amV’— mdF›—pF—¤d’F˜p=F˜|zF’’˜ p=F˜_˜ph"d m›F˜cF©} F’’˜˜| –}˜›p˜"44Fz›˜›^a’˜hp=F ›"›¤’—F››amV’— mdF›—pF— "’˜"¦F˜|zF’’˜ p=F˜_˜ "’˜"¦F m›F˜cF©} "’˜"¦F˜_˜¢¬˜h—ham "’˜"¦F˜_˜¬˜ham F’’˜˜| –}˜›p˜"44Fz›˜›^F’F˜¦"d¤F’ ›"›¤’—F››amV’— mdF› Fhz˜_˜¬¬°˜ "›ap˜_˜¢¬¬ pd¤hm˜_˜Q˜h—h ›"›¤’—F››amV’—¦Fm ma›a"d˜›Fhz˜_˜T¬°˜...

  • Page 94: Automation Parameters

    Appendix C GC Parameters for the PREP_RUN Method Automation Parameters Automation Parameters Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’— ¤›ph"›apm F„¤Fm4F˜›©zF˜_˜mpmF...

  • Page 95: Saving The Method

    Appendix C GC Parameters for the PREP_RUN Method Saving the Method Saving the Method Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’—F›^p=˜ adF’ FaO©˜›^"›˜hF›^p=˜z""hF›F’˜"F˜4pF4› ›"›¤’—F›^p=˜ adF’—"¦F˜| G} "¦F˜hF›^p=˜"’˜ ¥...
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  • Page 97: Appendix Dgc Parameters For The Ofn_Sn Method

    Appendix D GC Parameters for the OFN_SN Method...

  • Page 98: Setup Parameters

    Appendix D GC Parameters for the OFN_SN Method Setup Parameters Setup Parameters Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’—F›¤z pd¤hm˜ phzFm’"›apm˜_˜pmF ›"›¤’—F›¤z— mdF›˜F›¤z "aF˜ "’˜_˜ F ma›’˜_˜c " =b¤’›hFm›’˜_˜"4¤¤h˜ pF4› ›"›¤’—F›¤z—¦Fm˜F›¤z „¤ad˜ahF˜_˜¬¬˜ham "¨˜Fhz˜_˜¢¬°˜ ›"›¤’—F›¤z— pd¤hm˜F›¤z p¤4F˜ pmmF4›apm˜_˜ mdF› ¤›dF›˜ pmmF4›apm˜_˜ F›F4›p ›"›¤’—F›¤z— pd¤hm˜F›¤z—pF— FmV›^˜_˜¬˜h pmOaV¤F˜...

  • Page 99: Settings Parameters

    Appendix D GC Parameters for the OFN_SN Method Settings Parameters Settings Parameters Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’—F››amV’— mdF›—pF— mdF›˜p=F˜|zF’’˜ p=F˜_˜zda›dF’’˜|zF’’˜ m›F˜cF©} m›F˜cF©} zda›dF’’˜¤VF˜ dp§_˜Q¬˜h—ham zda›dF’’˜¤VF˜ahF˜_˜sQ¬˜ham F’’˜˜| –}˜›p˜"44Fz›˜›^a’˜hp=F ›"›¤’—F››amV’— mdF›—pF—¤d’F˜p=F˜|zF’’˜ p=F˜_˜¤d’F=˜|zF’’˜ m›F˜cF©} m›F˜cF©} ¤d’F˜F’’¤F˜_˜s•¢˜c" ¤d’F˜ahF˜_˜sQ¬˜ham F’’˜˜| –}˜›p˜"44Fz›˜›^a’˜hp=F ›"›¤’—F››amV’— mdF›—pF— "’˜"¦F˜|zF’’˜ p=F˜_˜ "’˜"¦F m›F˜cF©} "’˜"¦F˜_˜¢¬˜h—ham "’˜"¦F˜_˜¬˜ham F’’˜˜| –}˜›p˜"44Fz›˜›^F’F˜¦"d¤F’...

  • Page 100: Automation Parameters

    Appendix D GC Parameters for the OFN_SN Method Automation Parameters Automation Parameters Using Manual Injection Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’— ¤›ph"›apm F„¤Fm4F˜›©zF˜_˜mpmF Using AutoInjector Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’— ¤›ph"›apm F„¤Fm4F˜›©zF˜_˜ mbF4›p˜|zF’’˜ m›F˜cF©} a’›˜a"d˜_˜s "’›˜a"d˜_˜s o˜ mb˜zF˜a"d˜_˜s FzF"›˜F„¤Fm4F˜_˜mp˜FzF"› ›"›¤’—...

  • Page 101: Saving The Method

    Appendix D GC Parameters for the OFN_SN Method Saving the Method Saving the Method Screen Navigation Pathway Parameter – Value ›"›¤’—F›^p=˜ adF’ FaO©˜›^"›˜hF›^p=˜z""hF›F’˜"F˜4pF4› ›"›¤’—F›^p=˜ adF’—"¦F˜| G} "¦F˜hF›^p=˜"’˜ ¥...
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