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GC-2014 Gas Chromatograph
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  • Page 1 221-40609A GC-2014 Gas Chromatograph INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
  • Page 2 ©2004-2006 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights are reserved, including those to reproduce this publication or parts there of in any form without permission in writing from Shimadzu Corporation. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.
  • Page 3 About this USER’s MANUAL About this USER’s MANUAL GC-2014 user's manual consists of the two separate manuals as described below. Operation Manual Part number: 221-40607 It describes procedures necessary to operate the instrument. Instruction Manual Part number: 221-40609 (this manual) It describes the instrument's functions and how to use them.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Analysis ..............62 GC-2014...
  • Page 6 Initializing a file ............. . . 97 GC-2014...
  • Page 7 Split/Splitless Injection System ........126 GC-2014...
  • Page 8 Analysis Counter ........... 188 GC-2014...
  • Page 9 Screen ............211 GC-2014...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION (PIPING) ........... . . 258 GC-2014...
  • Page 11 Warning messages ............301 　Index GC-2014...
  • Page 12 Contents This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014 viii...

  • Page 13: Installation

    These items can cause instrument problems. Other precautions For optimal performance, avoid the following conditions during installation: (1) Fluctuating ambient temperature. (2) Temperature changes from heating or air conditioning. (3) Direct sunlight. (4) Vibrations. GC-2014...
  • Page 14 Reserve extra space for maintenance and inspection behind the unit. Minimum 400 mm Width 400 mm Minimum 50 mm Minimum 100 mm NOTE When the optional exhaust air duct (P/N 221-70675-91) is used, rear space of 200 mm or more is required. GC-2014...
  • Page 15 Do not hold the oven door when carrying the GC because it may break the door. Do not put your hands on the rubber legs or along the front/rear direction of the unit because your fingers may get trapped under the unit when placing it on a table. GC-2014...

  • Page 16: Power Supply And Wiring

    Make sure to ground the cable properly. Insufficient grounding may cause an electric shock in the event of a breakdown. Be careful to wire the plug correctly, as outlined on the next page to avoid damage to the unit or supply fuse. GC-2014...
  • Page 17 Symbol conventions ~ : AC Power switch ○ : Off, Open ｜ : On, Close OFF status ON status Heating energy generation The following graph shows the heating values generated by the unit. Temperature ( ) Fig. 1.2.3 　 GC-2014...
  • Page 18 1 Installation 1.2 Power supply and wiring Fuse The following fuses are used in the GC-2014. Rated current/voltage ∗Classification depending Fuse, No. Type * 115 V model 230 V model on “IEC127”. F1, F2 15 A/250 V 10 A/250 V...

  • Page 19: Gas Supply Plumbing

    Argon (carrier gas, makeup gas) : 99.995 % or higher Hydrogen (FID detector gas) : 99.995 % or higher Air (FID detector gas) : Dry air (oil and other organic components eliminated) Compressed air(must be suppressed by an oil-free compressor and dehumidified) GC-2014...
  • Page 20 Convert units between kPa and kgf/cm as follows. 1 kPa = 1.0 × 10 kgf/cm 1 kgf/cm = 98.1 kPa Convert the units between kPa and psi as follows. 1 kPa = 1.45 × 10 1 psi = 6.89 kPa GC-2014...
  • Page 21 5 m of the equipment. Fire extinguishers must be present. Secure gas cylinders firmly with cylinder clamps so they cannot fall over. Use oil-free pres- sure valves only. Never use tubing which has contacted oil. When finished with the gas, tighten the main valve of the cylinder immediately. GC-2014...
  • Page 22 (When a manual regulator valve is used, turn its control to make the pressure zero. For APC, turn off the APC for hydrogen gas.) Seal the column connection. Capillary adapter Graphite ferrule with a wire Column nut Plug When a detector that uses hydrogen gas is not in use GC-2014...
  • Page 23 (such as the draft chamber). 2.Install the GC in the well ventilated area. (Ex. in the draft chamber) 3.In order to measure hydrogen gas concentration, equip a hydrogen gas sensor in the room. Keep the hydrogen concentration low. GC-2014...
  • Page 24 Fig. 1.3.2 　 Joining Type G fittings Tightening the tubing connections Tools 2 wrenches 10×12 (standard accessory) Use the 12 mm wrench for Type M connections and the 10 mm wrench for type G connections. Fig. 1.3.3 　 Tightening the joints GC-2014...
  • Page 25 This absorbs organic compounds and moisture in the supply gas, improving its purity. The filter can be regenerated by baking in the GC oven at 250 °C with 30 mL/min carrier gas purging the filter. Capacity: Approx. 200 mL Absorbent: Molecular sieve 5 A Fig. 1.3.5 　 Gas filter GC-2014...
  • Page 26 Supply the carrier gas for the left inlet of the dual INJ to CARRIER L and the carrier gas for the right inlet of the dual INJ to CARRIER R. Fig. 1.3.6 　 Plumbing (Example of the GC-2014ATF+SPL model) GC-2014...
  • Page 27 (5) Wipe off the leak detecting fluid or soapy water using a wet cloth. Electronic leak detectors can also be used for hydrogen and helium leaks. <Option> “Snoop” Gas leak detecting fluid (P/N 670-11514) Fig. 1.3.7 　 Leak detecting fluid GC-2014...
  • Page 28 1 Installation 1.3 Gas Supply Plumbing This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 29: Before Use

    2 Before Use Setting Analytical Flow Lines GC-2014 does not operate normally without setting analytical flow lines. Always set analytical flow lines before using the unit. Refer to “Chapter 3. Installing Packed Columns and Setting Analytical Flow Lines” and “Chapter 4. Installing Capillary Columns and Setting Analytical Flow Lines”...
  • Page 30 Fig. 2.1.2 shows a representative example of the line configuration for packed column FID Outputted Signal analysis using the GC-2014. In this example, the dual INJ and dual FID are connected with two columns and the difference Dual FID between two FID signals is outputted from the dual FID amp.
  • Page 31 • If a split/splitless injection port (SPL) without a column is not removed from a line, an error is detected and the protection mechanism works to lower the column temperature. GC-2014...

  • Page 32: Outputting Analog Signals To The Chromatopac

    2 Before Use 　 Outputting Analog Signals to the Chromatopac GC-2014 can output analog signals for two channels, and detector signals to be outputted to each channel can be set using keys. When a detector is changed, output can be changed using keys without changing the connection on the back of the GC.
  • Page 33 Channel number of a detector specified at the last is effective. (If TCD signal was outputted to Ch1 formerly and FID signal is newly specified to be outputted to Ch1 as shown in the screen on the right, TCD signal becomes OFF automatically.) GC-2014...
  • Page 34 Chromatopac after turning its power off. C-R7A, C-R7Aplus: “Save to disk (Y: Yes N: No) : ?” C-R8A: “Save to the disk (Y: Save N: No) : ?” (6) Press the [DET] key of the GC to turn ON the detector control. GC-2014...

  • Page 35: Outputting Digital Signals To A Personal Computer

    Outputting Digital Signals to a Personal Computer GC-2014 can be directly connected to a personal computer to output digital signals. GCsolution software allows a PC to control the unit and take data. For operation of GCsolution, refer to its instruction manual.
  • Page 36 [FUNC] key screen and then select “3. TRANSMISSION PARAMETER.” (2) Set transmission parameters. Protocol = LEVEL3 Baud rate (bps) = 115200 (3) Press the [PF2] key (Apply). NOTE Turning ON the power of the GC is not necessary. GC-2014...

  • Page 37: Connecting A Rs-232C Cable To The Chromatopac C-R8A

    Connecting a RS-232C Cable to the Chromatopac C-R8A Connecting the GC-2014 and Chromatopac C-R8A with a RS-232C cable allows for various functions such as printing out parameters of the GC. For detailed information about C-R8A, refer to its instruction manual.
  • Page 38 (2) The transmission port will open and transmission between the GC and C-R8A will start. NOTE To turn OFF the power of the GC or Chromatopac after opening the transmission port, type “CLOSE TRS 8” using the C-R8A keyboard and press the [Enter] key. GC-2014...

  • Page 39: Connecting Auto Injector/Auto Sampler Aoc-20 Series

    Connecting Auto Injector/Auto Sampler AOC-20 Series Connecting the GC-2014 and the auto injector/auto sampler power source unit using an AOC RS-232C cable allows AOC parameters to be set using the GC’s keyboard. Refer to AOC-20 user’s manual for details about AOC-20.
  • Page 40 AOC as soon as they are set. NOTE For detailed information about setting AOC “15.1 Auto Injector parameters, refer to Parameters” or AOC-20 user’s manual. If the AOC Parameter screen is not displayed, check the connection of RS- 232C cable settings line configuration. GC-2014...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Relay Terminals

    NC, they will be connected by EVENT-91 and disconnected by EVENT91. AOC POWER SUPPLY Back of the GC S TA R T I N READY OUT (Red) S TA RT OUT EVENT91 (White) (Black) (Yellow) EVENT92 (Blue) (Green) AOC built-in power source Fig. 2.6.1 　 Connecting a relay cable GC-2014...
  • Page 42 2 Before Use 2.6 Connecting the Relay Terminals This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 43: Installing Packed Columns And Setting Analytical Flow Lines

    Single DET 　 5, 6, 7, 8 　 Installation location numbers indicate the positions of column connecting joints. Fig. 3.1.1 　 Fig. 3.1.1 Installation location for injection ports/detectors for packed columns (layout viewed from the top of the unit) GC-2014...
  • Page 44 Fig. 3.1.2 shows the layout for the GC-2014ATF+SPL model. Left and right sides viewed from the front of the unit are indicated as L (left) and R (right) respectively. Dual INJ Dual FID Fig. 3.1.2 　 Column connecting joints (GC-2014ATF+SPL model) GC-2014...

  • Page 45: Dual-Column Packed Fid Analysis

    (L) side and right (R) side of the dual INJ. NOTE Do not cross the columns (L/R). It hinders correct analysis. Dual FID Column (L) Column (R) Dual INJ Dual AFC Fig. 3.2.1 　 Dual-column configuration GC-2014...
  • Page 46 (2) Set the dual INJ (DINJ) and dual FID (DFID) on a same line. LINE1 is specified in the example below. Lines 1 through 4 can be selected. Set the dual AFC. (1) Press the [FLOW] key. (2) Set “Control mode” to “Dual.” GC-2014...
  • Page 47 : The FID (L) - FID (R) signal is outputted. (When a sample is injected into the dual INJ (L)) : The FID (R) - FID (L) signal is outputted. (When a sample is injected into the dual INJ (R)) GC-2014...

  • Page 48: Single-Column Packed Fid Analysis

    3. Do not cross the columns (L/R). It hinders correct analysis. Dual FID Column (L) Dual INJ Dual AFC Fig. 3.3.1 　 Single-column configuration (FID) (A column is connected to the left (L) sides.) GC-2014...
  • Page 49 (1) Press the [FLOW] key. (2) Set “Control mode” as described below. Set to “Single L” when the column is connected to the left (L) side of the dual INJ and “Single R” when it is connected to the right (R) side. GC-2014...
  • Page 50 (1) Press the [DET] key. (2) Set “Control mode” as described below. Set to “Single L” when the column is connected to the left (L) side of the dual FID and “Single R” when it is connected to the right (R) side. GC-2014...

  • Page 51: Packed Tcd Analysis

    2. If left and right columns are extremely different (e.g. liquid quantity, flow rate), zero point may not be achieved by turning the control on the right side of the GC unit. In this case, adjust the column flow rate on the side that a sample is not analyzed (reference side). GC-2014...
  • Page 52 (2) Set the dual INJ (DINJ) and TCD (DTCD) on a same line. LINE1 is specified in the example below. Lines 1 through 4 can be selected. Set the dual AFC. (1) Press the [FLOW] key. (2) Set “Control mode” to “Dual.” GC-2014...
  • Page 53 In this case, inject a sample into the opposite inlet of the one instructed on the popup screen shown below. “Signal polarity” can be changed using the time program during analysis. (For detailed descriptions “16.3 Time Program” about setting the time program, refer to GC-2014...

  • Page 54: Packed Analysis Using The Single Det

    INJ. For detailed descriptions, refer to instruction manual of the single packed INJ. CAUTION Dual INJ is set on the single mode so carrier gas is not fed to the unspecified port (L on the figure above). Do not connect a column to the port. GC-2014...
  • Page 55 CAUTION Some insulation materials include ceramic fibers. Refer to “When Handling Insulation” of “Introduction” in the GC-2014 Operation manual before you handle these materials. CAUTION When cutting a heat insulator, handle a cutting knife, etc. with care.
  • Page 56 (9) Insert the dual INJ on top of the heat insulator that has been taken out in step (6) and fasten it with three screws. (Refer to Fig. 3.5.2 (c)). (10) Connect the wiring that has been removed in step (4) to the dual INJ as it was originally. Screws (sems screws + flat washers) Fig.3.5.2 (c) 　 GC-2014...
  • Page 57 (1) Press the [FLOW] key. (2) Set “Control mode” as described below. Set to “Single L” when the column is connected to the left (L) side of the dual INJ and “Single R” when it is connected to the right (R) side. GC-2014...
  • Page 58 3 Installing Packed Columns and Setting Analytical Flow Lines 3.5 Packed Analysis Using the Single DET This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 59: Installing Capillary Columns And Setting Analytical Flow Lines

    Single DET 5, 6, 7, 8 Detectors FTD-2014c 11, 12 9-10 Installation location numbers indicate the positions of column connecting joints. Fig. 4.1.1 　 Installation location for injection ports/detectors for capillary columns (layout viewed from the top of the unit) GC-2014...
  • Page 60 Left and right sides viewed from the front of the unit are indicated as L (left) and R (right) respectively. Dual INJ Dual FID Dual TCD Fig.4.1.2 (a) 　 Column connecting joints (GC-2014ATF+SPL model) Single FID Fig.4.1.2 (b) 　 Column connecting joints (GC-2014AF model) GC-2014...

  • Page 61: Capillary Analysis Using The Dual Fid (When A Detector Adapter With Purge Is Used)

    Although an adapter and column are connected to the right (R) sides of the dual INJ and dual FID in the figure below, they can be connected to either side (L/R). Dual FID Column Detector adapter with purge Dual INJ Dual AFC Fig. 4.2.1 　 Dual FID (detector adapter) GC-2014...
  • Page 62 (2) Set the SPL and dual FID (DFID) on a same line. LINE1 is specified in the example below. Lines 1 through 4 can be selected. NOTE If the dual AFC is specified for AMC.LR, the indication of DINJ disappears. GC-2014...
  • Page 63 (1) Press the [DET] key. (2) Set “Control mode” as described below. Set to “Single L” when the column is connected to the left (L) side of the dual FID and “Single R” when it is connected to the right (R) side. GC-2014...

  • Page 64: Capillary Analysis Using The Dual Fid (When A Makeup Gas Flow Controller Is Used)

    Although an adapter and column are connected to the right (R) side of the dual FID in the figure below, they can be connected to either side (L/R). Dual FID Hydrogen Flow controller Makeup gas Column Detector adapter Dual INJ Dual AFC Fig. 4.3.1 　 Dual FID (flow controller) GC-2014...
  • Page 65 (1) Press the [DET] key. (2) Set “Control mode” as described below. Set to “Single L” when the column is connected to the left (L) side of the dual FID and “Single R” when it is connected to the right (R) side. GC-2014...

  • Page 66: Capillary Tcd Analysis

    (L/R) sides of the TCD. Using the TCD without carrier gas will damage the filament. 2.When makeup gas and reference gas are supplied from the dual AFC, TCD filament's protection mechanism does not work even if an error occurs. GC-2014...
  • Page 67 (2) Set the SPL and dual TCD (DTCD) on a same line. LINE1 is specified in the example below. Lines 1 through 4 can be selected. NOTE If the dual AFC is specified for AMC.LR, the indication of DINJ disappears. GC-2014...
  • Page 68 (When a column is connected to TCD (L) and a sample that a plus peak is detected is injected) : The TCD (R) - TCD (L) signal is outputted. (When a column is connected to TCD (R) and a sample that a plus peak is detected is injected) GC-2014...
  • Page 69 When a minus peak is detected, “signal polarity” needs to be inverted into a plus peak. “Signal polarity” can be changed using the time program during analysis. (For detailed descriptions about setting the time program, refer to “16.3 Time Program.”) GC-2014...

  • Page 70: Single Det

    DET units listed above. Single FID, ECD, and capillary FTD A makeup gas flow controller comes with them. Makeup gas is unnecessary. Single DET Hydrogen Flow controller Makeup gas Column Detector adapter Fig. 4.5.1 　 Single DET (In case of FID) GC-2014...
  • Page 71 (1) Press the [SET] key and then press the [PF2] key (Line Config). (2) Set the SPL and single DET (SFID in the screen below) on a same line. LINE1 is specified in the example below. Lines 1 through 4 can be selected. GC-2014...
  • Page 72 4 Installing Capillary Columns and Setting Analytical Flow Lines 4.5 Single DET This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 73: Analysis Flow Chart

    When the dual packed INJ is used, a monitor injection screen to show the inlet to be used appears. The default zero parameter, “Zero at Ready” zeroes the detector sig- nal when the GC is ready. GC-2014...

  • Page 74: Analysis

    (Example) Do not bend the plunger when holding How to hold a syringe the syringe in this position. when injection GC-2014...

  • Page 75: Notes For Analysis

    Because the peak shape is broad, sensitivity may not be good enough. For the direct injection method, the WBI (Wide Bore Injection) injection port is required. GC-2014...
  • Page 76 The oven temperature increases last to protect the column from damate and the detctor from contamination. The GC-2014 is designed to control the temper- atures so that the column temperature never exceeds the detector temperature, even if all temperatures are set to increase at the same time.
  • Page 77 ・ Using an AOC-20i auto injector is suggested in order to inject a sample to obtain highly reproducible results. ・ Do not increase the temperatures of unused injection ports. ・ The GC is designed to perform optimally at room temperatures of 18-28 °C. Room tem- peratures above 28 °C will negatively inpact reproducibility. GC-2014...
  • Page 78 5 Analysis 5.2 Notes for Analysis This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 79: Basic Key Operation

    ENTER Numeric Inputs numeric values. keys OPTION • – HELP key Explains currently ENTER Validates input or CE key HELP ENTER displayed items. selection. CE key Clears a numeric input or error. GC-2014...

  • Page 80: Keypad Operation

    ] keys may be used to change the selection. Numeric keys Enter numeric values. [0] ~ [9] Clear key ・ Clears the current numeric value. [CE] key ・ Clears display and alarm during an error. ENTER key Validates parameter input or item selection. GC-2014...

  • Page 81: Screen

    NOT READY (the actual value has not reached the set value). When the values are equal (READY status), the actual value stops blinking. Actual values Set values Actual values Set values When the DINJ is used When the SPL is used Fig. 6.1.2 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 82: Status Indicators

    Pressure/flow rate program is running, it is sampling time, or Blinking high pressure injection is occurring. One of the gas control lines is not ready. Yellow Pressure/flow rate program is finished, and default values are Blinking being set. An error related to gas control has occurred. GC-2014...

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Display

    Settings”). When the display turns itself off, turn it back on by pressing any key. To adjust the contrast the contrast, stand in front of the screen and press the [Toggle] + [ or [ ] keys. [Toggle] key MONIT FUNC FLOW Fig. 6.2.1 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 84: Basic Key Operations

    If the PF menu continues over two or more pages, press the [Toggle] key to display the desired PF menu, then press the [PF] key. Example: 1st page of PF menu Indicates page 1. Press the [Toggle] key to display the 2nd page. Indicates page 2. GC-2014...

  • Page 85: Moving The Cursor

    [ ▽ ] keys. Items marked with “ ” and “ ” use the [ ] and [ keys to change the selection. In this case, the selection is changed from On → Off → On. Fig. 6.3.3 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 86: Entering Numeric Values

    To clean the selection before pressing the [ENTER] key, press the [CE] key. Change selection pressing the [ ] and [ ] key. In this example, the selection changes in this order: On → Off → On ... Press the [ENTER] key to validate the selection. Fig. 6.3.4 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 87: Changing Item Names

    (4) Press the [ENTER] key to validate the input. (5) Repeat steps (2) to (4) to enter a name. (6) Press the [CE] key to delete one character at the cursor’s current position. Fig. 6.3.5 　 GC-2014...
  • Page 88 ＆ → ％ → ＄ → ＃ → ／ → ＊ → － → ＋ → ， → ． → (blank) → ＆ → ・ ・ ・ Numeric mode Press the [0] to [9] keys to input numbers “0” to “9”. Press the [-] and [ ・ ] keys to toggle the symbols. GC-2014...

  • Page 89: Getting Help

    Fig. 6.4.2 　 Linked screen 6.4.2 PF menu PF menu Description Return Returns to the screen displayed before the [HELP] key was pressed. Display Displays the explanation on an item at the cursor position. Back Returns to the previous screen. GC-2014...
  • Page 90 6 Basic Key Operation 6.4 Getting Help This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 91: Starting And Stopping The Gc [System]

    When the countdown elapses, the GC stops and shuts down according to the GC stop parameters. Fig. 7.1.1 　 Main screen accessed in system Fig. 7.1.2 　 Main screen accessed in system Off status On status GC-2014...

  • Page 92: Parameter

    Sets the period of time after temperature/detector control ends until the GC restarts. This item cannot be set if the GC is set to not restart. RESTART GC Selection: On/Off, Default: Off Select [On] to restart the GC after the sleep time elapses. Select [Off] to disable automatic GC restart. GC-2014...

  • Page 93: Pf Menu

    When GC is ready for maintenance, the message “GC is ready for maintenance” in the operation appears. manual Restores the GC for analysis after performing injection port maintenance. Anal. ―― When pressed after maintenance of injection port is completed. GC-2014...

  • Page 94: Specifying Clean Up Parameters

    Clean up should be performed to eliminate contamination before analysis. Reform the clean up when the gas chromatograph has not been used for a while or if a new column has been installed. (a) DINJ (b) SPL Fig. 7.2.1 　 Setting the clean up parameters GC-2014...

  • Page 95: Parameter List

    This sets the flow rate of an inert gas supplied to the detector side during clean up. • AMC.L, AMC.R Flow rate Range: 0.0−100.0 ml/min, Default: 50.0 ml/min Sets the AMC.L, R flow rate for the clean up method. (Usually equivalent to the flow rate of the inert gas supplied to the detector.) GC-2014...
  • Page 96 Sets the rate of total flow increase for the clean up program. CLEAN UP FLOW RATE Range: 0.0−100.0 ml/min (DAFC), 0.0−1,200.0 ml/min (AFC) (refer to Fig. 12.2.5), Default: 50.0 ml/min Set the final flow rate for the total flow rate clean up program. GC-2014...

  • Page 97: Pf Menu

    Displayed only while GC is in system ON status. Immediately runs the clean ―― up program. Stops clean up. ―― Stop This item is displayed only when the clean up program is in progress. Next Line Displays the clean up program set up screen for another analytical flow line. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 98: Specifying Start Procedures

    Finally, an analysis file can be set to begin the next time the power is turned on or the GC is restarted. Any settings changed on this screen are reflected in the [SYSTEM] key main screen. Fig. 7.3.1 　 Setting the start procedures for the next GC restart GC-2014...

  • Page 99: Parameter List

    • If a different column is installed on the same flow line that has been in use: set a START TIME of approx.10 minutes. • If the system has been out of use for a time with no column connected: set a START TIME of 1 to several hours. GC-2014...

  • Page 100: Specifying The Stop Procedures

    Sets the period of time between the end of temperature/detector control and the end of gas control. This item cannot be set if “Flow Control” is “Cont” (that is, if carrier gas is kept flowing). The [FLOW OFF TIME] setting on the [SYSTEM] key main screen is set here. GC-2014...

  • Page 101: System Shut Down Examples

    = 10 minutes (because carrier gas flow was off) STOP TIME = 0 minute FLOW CONTROL = End FLOW OFF TIME = Approx. 20 minutes RESTART GC = On SLEEP TIME = 900 minutes (at the end of the SLEEP TIME, the GC restarts) GC-2014...
  • Page 102 7 Starting and Stopping the GC [SYSTEM] 7.4 Specifying the Stop Procedures This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 103: Setting The Analytical Parameters And File Management

    Although two or more detectors can be set for a line, only one injection port can be set. (a) When the DINJ is used (b) When the SPL is used Fig. 8.1.1 　 [SET] key main screen GC-2014...

  • Page 104: Parameter List

    When you set a split ratio, the system sets the total flow rate based on the calculated carrier gas flow rate and split flow rate, so that the desired split ratio occurs at the oven temperature. Set the split ratio to “-1.0” to fix the total flow rate regardless of the oven temperature. GC-2014...
  • Page 105 2 The linear velocity ranges from 0 to the value at which the calculated column inlet pressure is 970 kPa or less. 3 The purge flow rate ranges from 0 to the total flow rate subtracted by the column flow rate and the split flow rate. GC-2014...

  • Page 106: Pf Menu

    Prints temperature, pressure and total flow rate on a Chromatopac. ―― Switches through each of the parameter screens in turn. Press the [SET] Next Line ―― key from the [SET] key main screen to switch to the next screen. GC-2014...

  • Page 107: File Management

    Selects the current file. ―― Copy Copies file name and file contents from the source file to a destination file. 8.2.3 Initializes file name and file contents. File Init 8.2.5 The current file cannot be initialized. Rename Changes the file name. 8.2.4 GC-2014...

  • Page 108: Copying A File

    Fig. 8.2.3. Move the cursor using the [ △ ] and [ ▽ ] keys to select the file to be renamed. Enter the new file name using the numeric keys and the [ ] and [ ] keys. Refer to “6.3.5 Changing item names” for more information.. Fig. 8.2.3 　 Renaming a file GC-2014...

  • Page 109: Initializing A File

    During File initialization, the file name and contents are deleted. The parameters return to their default settings. Once a file is initializen, the action cannot be undone. The current file cannot be initialized. Fig. 8.2.4 　 Initializing a file GC-2014...

  • Page 110: Specifying The Analytical Flow Line Components ([Line Config])

    “DINJ” is not displayed on the line configuration setup screen when “AMC.LR” is set for “DAFC unit” on “OTHER CONFIGURATIONS” (16.6.11). AUX temperature control, AUX APC, AUX AMC, manual flow controllers and dual AFC set to “AMC.LR” can be set and controlled regardless to flow line configuration settings. GC-2014...
  • Page 111 Fig. 8.3.2 　 Line configuration (Example 1) (2) To use only a DINJ and DFID Select the DINJ and DFID for Line 1. Two columns will make one line. Fig. 8.3.3 　 Line configuration (Example 2) GC-2014...
  • Page 112 Select the SPL and FID for Line 1 and the DINJ and DFID for Line 2. Fig. 8.3.4 　 Line configuration (Example 3) (4) When using a single column connected to two detectors: Fig. 8.3.5 　 Line configuration (Example 4) GC-2014...

  • Page 113: Changing Items Displayed With [Customiz]

    “Off” using the [ 　 ] and [ 　 ] keys, then press the [ENTER] key to validate the selection. The default it setting displays the column inlet pressures, column flow rate, split ratio, sampling time and the split mode. Fig. 8.4.1 　 Customizing the [Set] key main screen GC-2014...
  • Page 114 8 Setting the Analytical Parameters and File Management 8.4 Changing Items Displayed with [Customiz] This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 115: Monitoring The Gc

    The ignition status of an FID or FPD detector can be confirmed on the Monitor Screen. For a FID: 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 Dual Single (Single L) Flame = On Flame = Off Fig. 9.1.2 　 GC-2014...
  • Page 116 : Automatically adjusts the signal axis so that the maximum value of the chromatogram signal is displayed on the screen. Keys to move along the time axis TION : Moves the chromatogram in the + direction. • : Moves the chromatogram in the - direction. ENTER GC-2014...

  • Page 117: Parameter List

    Displays the monitor screen for another configured analytical line. Switch Chng Line ―― between monitored lines by pressing [MONIT] key from the monitor screen. GC-2014...

  • Page 118: Monitoring The Temperature With [Temp Mon]

    Fig. 9.2.1 　 Temperature monitor NOTE Heated zones without installed components are not displayed on the screen. 9.2.2 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Flow Mon Monitor pressure and flow rate for the injection ports and detectors. GC-2014...

  • Page 119: Monitoring The Flow Rate With [Flow Mon]

    Fig. 9.3.1 　 Flow rate monitor NOTE Flow controllers that have hot been installed are not displayed on the screen. 9.3.2 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Temp Mon Monitor temperature of the column oven, injection ports and detectors. GC-2014...

  • Page 120: Zero Point Adjustment

    [Chng Line] (PF menu), then execute the adjust- ment. For the TCD, press [Zero Free] first, turn the TCD zero point rough adjuster on the right side of the unit to set the baseline close to 0μV, and then press [Zero Adj]. GC-2014...

  • Page 121: 10 Starting And Stopping Analysis

    TCD, inject a sample into the opposite inlet of the one instructed on the screen. Regular key operation is possible when the monitor injection screen is displayed. If there is no key operation for a minute, the screen display automatically returns to the monitor injection screen. Fig. 10.1.1 　 Monitor injection screen GC-2014...

  • Page 122: Making Manual Injection

    (1) With the needle in the sample vial, pump the plunger to eliminate air bubbles inside the syringe. (2) When air bubbles are eliminated, aspirate exactly 1 µl of sample. (3) Gently wipe the syringe needle with a lint-free wipe. (4) Aspirate an additional 0.5 µl of air. Fig. 10.1.3 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 123: Starting The Analysis

    Start an analysis program when the STATUS light is green. Press the [START] key to start the temperature program, the time program, the pressure program and the flow rate program. Any pre-set programs execute prior to the start of the analysis programs. GC-2014...

  • Page 124: Terminating The Analysis

    To inject a sample manually, start analysis using the computer so that data can be taken in, inject the sample, and press the [START] key of the gas chromatograph. To pause analysis, use the computer to stop it. GC-2014...

  • Page 125: 11 Creating An Oven Temperature Program

    Fig. 11.1.1 　 [COL] key main screen NOTE Press the [COL] key, to move the cursor directly to the temperature portion of the ramp. This facilitates program edits when only the temperature needs to be changed. GC-2014...

  • Page 126: Parameter List

    Fan On Restarts the fan operation. ―― Print Prints the column oven program from a Chromatopac. ―― NOTE “Fan Off” cannot be operated when the column oven temperature setting value is 40°C or higher or a program is running. GC-2014...

  • Page 127: Temperature Programs

    1-ramp temperature program Column oven temperature Initial setting (TEMP)..T1 Initial setting hold time (TIME)..a T 2 -T 1 Program rate (RATE)..Final temperature (TMP)..T2 Final temperature hold time (TIM)..c Equilibration time (ETIM)..d Program Program Time starts. finishes. GC-2014...
  • Page 128 Fig. 11.2.1 　 Temperature program (Example 1) 2-ramp temperature program 160 ℃(5 min) 10 ℃/min 120 ℃(2 min) 5 ℃/min 60 ℃(2 min) 3 min Initial 1st stage 2nd stage temperature Fig. 11.2.2 　 Temperature program (Example 2) GC-2014...
  • Page 129 Up to 380 °C 0−20 °C/min Up to 400 °C 0−15 °C/min Differ from the room −250−0 Cooling temperature or the °C/min oven temperature. /min /min /min /min Fig. 11.2.4 　 Example of column oven temperature increase/decrease curve (115 V model) GC-2014...
  • Page 130 11 Creating an Oven Temperature Program 11.2 Temperature Programs This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 131: 12 Injection Port

    The GC-2014 packed model has an injection port that two packed columns can be attached to (dual INJ) as standard. An injection port that only one column is attached to (single INJ) is available as an option.

  • Page 132: Setting The Temperature With [Inj] Key

    12.1.1 Setting the temperature with [INJ] key 12.1.1.1 Screen description Press the [INJ] key to display the main screen shown in Fig. 12.1.2 and to set the temperature of the injection port. Fig. 12.1.2 　 [INJ] key main screen GC-2014...
  • Page 133 Print Prints the injection port temperature on Chromatopac. ―― Toggles among the setup screeens if two or more injection ports are Next Inj installed in this system. ―― The [INJ] key can also be used to switch screens. GC-2014...

  • Page 134: Setting The Flow Rate

    CARRIER GAS TYPE Selection: He/N2/H2/Ar, Default: He Specify the type of carrier gas supplied to the AFC. This parameter is used for the measurement/control of the flow rate. If this parameter is not set correctly, calculations may not be performed correctly. GC-2014...
  • Page 135 Performs offset calibration of the AFC sensor. This calibration contributes Offset 12.4 to good reproducibility of results. Toggles among the AFC set up screens when two or more AFCs are Next Flow installed in the system. The [FLOW] key can also be used to switch ―― screens. GC-2014...

  • Page 136: Entering Columns Parameters

    Fig. 12.1.4 　 Column parameters entering screen 12.1.3.2 Parameter list COLUMN I.D. (internal diameter) Range: 0.01−6.00 mm, Default: 0.32 mm COLUMN LENGTH Range: 0.1−250.0 m, Default: 25.0 m FILM THICKNESS Range: 0.00−300.00 μm, Default: 0.50 μm GC-2014...

  • Page 137: Creating A Flow Rate Program

    PF menu Description section Del Line Deletes a line at the current cursor position. ―― Ins Line Inserts a line above the line that the cursor is positioned. ―― Print Prints the flow rate program through a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 138: Split/Splitless Injection System

    PURGE PURGE PURGE VENT PURGE VENT CARRIER CARRIER Control Control Control Control SPLIT SPLIT SPLIT VENT SPLIT VENT Control Close Capillary column Capillary column (a) During sampling time (b) After sampling time Fig. 12.2.2 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 139: Setting The Temperature With [Inj] Key

    12.2.1 Setting the temperature with [INJ] key 12.2.1.1 Screen description Press the [INJ] key to display the main screen shown in Fig. 12.2.3 and to set the temperature of the injection port. Fig. 12.2.3 　 [INJ] key main screen GC-2014...
  • Page 140 Print Prints the injection port temperature on Chromatopac. ―― Toggles among the setup screeens if two or more injection ports are Next Inj installed in this system. ―― The [INJ] key can also be used to switch screens. GC-2014...

  • Page 141: Setting The Flow Rate With [Flow] Key

    Sets the average linear velocity of the carrier gas flowing in the capillary column. When you set the linear velocity, the system calculates the column inlet pressure based on the inner diameter and the length of the column and the film thickness of the column. GC-2014...
  • Page 142 When the injection mode is set to “DIRECT” PRESS: Controls the system so that the column inlet pressure remains constant during an oven temperature program. VELOCITY: Controls the system so that the linear velocity remains constant during an oven temperature program. GC-2014...
  • Page 143 2. The column flow rate ranges from 0 to the value at which the calculated column inlet pressure is 970 kPa or less and the calculated total flow rate is 1,200 ml/min. 3. The linear velocity ranges from 0 to the value at which the calculated column inlet pressure is 970 kPa or less. GC-2014...
  • Page 144 Offset This calibration contributes to good reproducibility of results. Toggles among the AFC set up screens if two or more AFCs are installed Next Flow in this system. ―― The [FLOW] key can also be used to switch screens. GC-2014...

  • Page 145: Setting Column Parameters

    Set the internal diameter, the length and film thickness of the capillary column in use. These parameter values are used for calculation (or the backward calculation) of the column head pressure based on the column flow rate or the linear velocity. GC-2014...

  • Page 146: Gas Saver

    Specify the period of time after analysis starts until the split ratio switches to gas saver mode. This period of time should be longer than the time required for the sample to move from the injection port to the column. Setting the gas saves start time too early can provide unpredictable quantitation results. GC-2014...

  • Page 147: Pressure Program

    If you move the cursor to “END” and set any numeric value other than “0”, the pressure and the time for that ramp can be enterd. NOTE The pressure increase/decrease program rate control range may be limited depending on the total flow rate setup value, the column in use and the purge flow rate. GC-2014...
  • Page 148 P 2 -P 1 Program rate (RATE)..Final pressure (PRS)..P2 Final pressure hold time (TIM)..c Time Program Program starts. finishes. Program creation <1-ramp pressure program> 100 kPa(5 min) 4 kPa/min 60 kPa(2 min) Fig. 12.2.9 　 Pressure program example GC-2014...

  • Page 149: Creating A Flow Rate Program

    If you move the cursor to “END” and set any numeric value other than “0”, the pressure and the time for that ramp can be entered. NOTE The control range of the flow rate program may be limited depending on the column in use, purge flow rate and gas restrictor. GC-2014...
  • Page 150 (RATE)..Final flow rate (FLW)..F2 Final flow rate hold time (TIM)..c Program Program Time starts. finishes. Program creation <1-ramp flow rate program> 30 ml/min(5 min) 3 ml/min 20 ml/min(10 min) Fig. 12.2.11 　 Flow rate program example GC-2014...

  • Page 151: Split Ratio Program

    Reference PF menu Description section Del Line Deletes a line at the current cursor position. ―― Ins Line Inserts a line in line at the current cursor position. ―― Print Prints the split ratio through to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...
  • Page 152 6SOLW UDWLR ,QLWLDO UDWLR '63/,7' ,QLWLDO SURJUDP UXQ WLPH '7,0(' )LQDO UDWLR '63/7' 3URJUDP 3URJUDP 7LPH VWDUWV ILQLVKHV Program creation <1-ramp program> Split ratio = 60 5.00 min Split ratio = 50 Fig. 12.2.13 　 Example of split ratio program GC-2014...

  • Page 153: Septum Purge

    The septum purge flow rate is set here. 12.2.8.1 Screen description Select [Purge] (PF menu) from the [FLOW] key main screen to display the septum purge screen shown in Fig. 12.5.13. Fig. 12.2.14 　 Septum purge setup screen GC-2014...
  • Page 154 Sets the septum purge flow rate. Setting range Column inlet pressure (kPa) Fig. 12.2.15 　 Available setting range for the purge flow rate 12.2.8.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section On/Off Set to “On” when the septum purge flow rate is applied ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 155: High Pressure Injection And Splitter Fix Mode

    Screen description Select [Advanced] (PF menu) from the [FLOW] key main screen when not in “DIRECT” mode to open the advanced screen shown in Fig. 12.2.16. Fig. 12.2.16 　 Setup screen for high pressure injection and splitter fix mode GC-2014...
  • Page 156 When “SPLITTER FIX MODE” is set to “Auto”, set the period of time after the analysis starts to exit splitter fix mode. NOTE Using splitter fix mode for long periods of time may interfere with constant pressure, negatively affect- ing reproducibility of results. GC-2014...

  • Page 157: Direct Injection System

    The direct injection system uses a WBI (wide-bore injection) injection port. When WBI is specified, DIRECT injection mode is automatically used and split mode is not available on the [INJ] key main screen. PURGE PURGE VENT Control CARRIER Control Capillary column Fig. 12.3.1 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 158: Setting The Temperature

    Print Prints the temperature program to a Chromatopac. ―― Toggles to the next setup screen when two or more injection ports are Next Inj installed in this system. ―― The [INJ] key can also be used to switch screens. GC-2014...

  • Page 159: Setting The Flow Rate

    LINEAR VELOCITY Default:(Refer to NOTE 2) 30.0 cm/s Set the average linear velocity of the carrier gas flowing in the capillary column. GC-2014...
  • Page 160 Offset 12.4 This calibration contributes to good reproducibility of results. Toggles among the AFC setup screens if two or more AFCs are installed in Next Flow this system. ―― The [FLOW] key can also be used to Switch screens. GC-2014...

  • Page 161: Afc And Apc Offset Calibration

    Press “Offset” (PF menu). The message “Zero Calibration Start” appears. Approximately 10 seconds later, the message “Zero calibration completed” appears indicating that the calibration is complete. Return the septum of the injection port to its original position if it has been detached. GC-2014...

  • Page 162: Setting The Flow Rate Parameters

    The tables below show the column inlet pressure at which the linear velocity becomes approximately 30 cm/s. Use the tables as the guideline for setting the column inlet pressure. However, the inlet pressure also depends on the column type. GC-2014...
  • Page 163 　 　 　 256 µL 　 　 　 　 　 　 P : Column flow rate [ml/min] : Column I.D [mm] : Column length [m] : Column inlet pressure [kPa] : Column outlet pressure = atmospheric pressure [kPa] µ : Viscosity coefficient (19.4 µPa•s (helium, 20 °C)) Fig. 12.5.2 　 GC-2014...
  • Page 164 12 Injection Port 12.5 Setting the Flow Rate Parameters This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 165: 13 Detector

    However, carbon atoms in a “C=O” form do not create a signal. The presence o halogens in the compound decreases sensitivity. Because the ion current obtained by the FID is very low, it is amplified into a proper voltage, then output to a Chromatopac or personal computer. Fig. 13.1.1 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 166: Setting The Detector

    30 °C higher than the final column oven temperature to prevent contamination by high boiling point compounds.To set the maximum temperature limit, refer to “16.6.4 Setting the maximum temperature limits” in “16.6 GC Configuration”. FLAME (monitor only) Selection: On/Off Select “On” to ignite the flame. Select “Off” to extinguish the flame. GC-2014...
  • Page 167 Set this item when the GC is connected to a Chromatopac in analog format. Wide ... Select wide when connecting the GC to the C-R8A/C-R7A/C-R7A plus. The GC outputs square root of the original signal to the Chromatopac, and the received signals are squared in the Chromatopac. GC-2014...
  • Page 168 When the optional solenoid valve to shut off supply gas is installed, VLV On or hydrogen and air are shut off by the valve until ignition. ――― VLV Off Opens the solenoid valve when “VLV On” is displayed and closes the valve when “VLV Off” is displayed. GC-2014...

  • Page 169: Setting The Detector Gas (Manual Flow Controller)

    Hydrogen and air are supplied to the FID as detector gas. For capillary analysis, makeup gas is required to prevent peak tailing and optimize FID sensitivity. GC-2014 has flow controllers according to models as described below. Models with the dual FID (GC-2014AF, GC2014ATF, etc.) Two flow paths of manual flow controllers with hydrogen and air Models with the single FID (GC-2014AFsc, etc.)
  • Page 170 13 Detector 13.1 Hydrogen Flame Ionization Detector (FID) Hydrogen pressure Air pressure (a) Hydrogen (b) Air Makeup gas pressure Makeup gas pressure (c) Makeup gas (N (d) Makeup gas (He) Fig. 13.1.4 　 Pressure-flow rate calibration curves (examples) GC-2014...

  • Page 171: Setting The Detector Gas Flows(Apc)

    When the “Start Flow” status is selected on the [SYSTEM] key screen, the makeup gas flow starts. Just before the ignition procedure begins, hydrogen and air flow starts. Selecting “Stop Temp/Det” status from the [SYSTEM] key main screen, gas flow stop. Fig. 13.1.5 　 Setting the detector gas flows GC-2014...
  • Page 172 FID with APC. Select “Off” to stop gas flow. On/Off Select “On” to restart the gas flow. ―― Default value is “On”. Performs offset calibration of APC sensor. Offset This calibration improves the reproducibility of results. GC-2014...

  • Page 173: Igniting And Extinguishing The Fid

    (a) Main screen (b) [Start Seq] (PF menu) Fig. 13.1.6 　 Setting starting procedures (automatic ignition) Start the GC. GC starts when [Start GC] (PF menu) is pressed in manual starting and when the power is turned on in automatic starting. GC-2014...
  • Page 174 After the GC starts, gas control starts. Temperature/detector control starts after the start time passes. After the detector’s temperature becomes 100 °C or higher, press [Ignite] (PF menu) on the [DET] key main screen. GC-2014...
  • Page 175 To extinguish the flame before the GC stops, press the [DET] key, select [DET Gas] (PF menu), and set the control of hydrogen and air to Off on the screen. Gas supply is shut off, extinguishing the FID flame. GC-2014...

  • Page 176: Thermal Conductivity Detector (Tcd)

    For high sensitivity analysis, use helium with a purity of 99.9995 % or more. Thermal conductivity k (x10 ) at room temperature, 300 K Thermal Thermal conductivity conductivity 1499 166.2 Inorganic compounds 1815 Simple compounds 259.8 acetone Organic compounds 177.2 hexane GC-2014...

  • Page 177: Setting The Detector

    However, the detector is normally set approximately 10 °C higher than the final column oven temperature: this prevents con- tamination in the TCD cell. To set the maximum temperature limit, refer to “16.6.4 Setting the maximum temperature limits”. GC-2014...
  • Page 178 To avoid broken filaments and poor performance, set the current below the valves indicated by the curves below. Current (mA) Carrier gas He Carrier gas H Carrier gas N Carrier gas Ar TCD temperature( ) Fig. 13.2.3 　 Maximum operating current GC-2014...
  • Page 179 Linear...Select linear when connecting the GC to any Chromatopac other than the C- R7A/CR-7A plus. When connecting the GC to the C-R8A/C-R7A/C-R7A plus and setting the “ANALOG SIGNAL TYPE” to “Linear,” the optional signal cable (linear, P/N 221-47251-92) is required. GC-2014...
  • Page 180 13 Detector 13.2 Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) 13.2.2.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Toggles to the setup screeen of another detector. Next Det ―― The [DET] key can also be used to switch screens. GC-2014...

  • Page 181: Tcd Zero Point Adjustment

    It takes a while for the baseline to move after the control is turned. Turn the control slowly. TCD zero -coarse -adjustment control Fig. 13.2.4 　 3. Press [Zero Adj] (PF menu) on the [MONIT] key main screen. GC-2014...

  • Page 182: Filter Signal Time Constant

    S/N ratio is maximaized. For example, if the half width of a peak is “0.1 sec”, the S/N ratio is maximaized when the time constant is set to “20 ms.” Half width 10 s Half width 1 s Half width 0.1 s Time constant Fig. 13.3.1 　 Relationship between time constant and S/N ratio GC-2014...

  • Page 183: Background Compensation

    Set the background to be subtracted as the baseline fluctuation on the [DET] key main screen. BACKGROUND SIG. SAVE Off BACKGROUND SIG. COMP. Buff 1 (or Buff 2) Inject a sample and execute analysis. A signal after subtracting the background is outputted. GC-2014...
  • Page 184 13 Detector 13.4 Background Compensation Fig. 13.4.1 　 Example of programmed analysis without compensation Fig. 13.4.2 　 Example of programmed analysis with compensation GC-2014...

  • Page 185: 14 Diagnosis

    However, if standard diagnosis has not been executed since the power has Details 14.1.9 been turned on, default values are displayed. [Print] (PF menu) prints out the displayed diagnosis results. Determines setup values used for diagnostic reference and selects Diag Param 14.1.3 diagnosis items. GC-2014...

  • Page 186: Diagnosis Parameters

    14.1.3 Diagnosis Parameters Press [Diag Param] (PF menu) from the Standard Diagnosis main screen to display the Diagnosis Parameters screen shown in Fig. 14.1.2. Select the items to be checked during the self-test. Fig. 14.1.2 　 Diagnosis setup screen GC-2014...

  • Page 187: Diagnosis Parameter List

    Verifies that the data saved in the detector ROM is read correctly. DETECTOR ADC REGISTER Verifies that the data saved in the detector A/D converter register is read correctly. DETECTOR HV SOURCE Verifies whether the detector high voltage power supply is within the threshold. GC-2014...
  • Page 188 RESET IC Verifies that the reset circuit works normally. WATCH DOG TIMER Ensures that the IC which checks for software problems is functioning normally. Checks that the ROM is intact. Verifies whether the RAM can be correctly written and read. GC-2014...

  • Page 189: Starting The Diagnosis

    If the program is stopped, items not yet executed are canceled. Before stariting the IC diagnosis, the message “Reset IC will be checked. Reset Press PF2 key.” appears. Press [Reset] (PF menu) to check whether reset ―― IC is functioning normally. GC-2014...

  • Page 190: Stopping/Exiting The Diagnosis

    When the diagnosis is stopped, diagnosis results up to that time are dis- played. Details 14.1.9 When the diagnosis ends, the diagnosis results of all items are displayed. Press [Print] (PF menu) to print out the displayed diagnosis results. GC-2014...

  • Page 191: Diagnosis Results

    Once the power is turned off, the diagnosis results are cleared. Fig. 14.1.5 　 Diagnosis results 14.1.10 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Print Prints out the results of the diagnosis to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...
  • Page 192 Check the operation range. ATMOSPHERIC PRESS Check the operation range. Increase supply pressure from the gas cylinder. GAS PRIMARY PRESS For example, adjust the regulator. DETECTOR IGNITION Refer to “5.1 Troubleshooting” operation manual. ANY OTHER ITEM Contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2014...

  • Page 193: Log Reading Menu

    Displays the analysis log. This log records whether analyses were finished and whether con- trols deviated from their target valves. PARAMETER LOG Displays the key operation log and the parameter change log. ERROR LOG Displays the log of displayed error messages. DIAGNOSTIC LOG Displays the diagnosis log. GC-2014...

  • Page 194: Gc Operation Log

    When [Clear Log] (PF menu) is pressed, the screen changes and the Clear Log ―― message “Clear log with PF2” appears. Press [Clear Log] (PF menu) to clear the log. Print Prints the the operation log to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 195: Analysis Log

    When [Clear Log] (PF menu) is pressed, the screen changes and the Clear Log ―― message “Clear log with PF2” appears. Press [Clear Log] (PF menu) to clear the log. Print Prints the analysis log to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...
  • Page 196 [ENTER] key to display the screen shown in Fig. 14.2.4. The screen provides details about each error when the monitored value deviated from the set value, and for which an alarm or warning was issued during the analysis. Fig. 14.2.4 　 Details screen GC-2014...

  • Page 197: Parameter Log

    When [Clear Log] (PF menu) is pressed, the screen changes and the Clear Log ―― message “Clear log with PF2” appears. Press [Clear Log] (PF menu) to clear the log. Print Prints the parameter log to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 198: Error Log

    When [Clear Log] (PF menu) is pressed, the screen changes and the Clear Log ―― message “Clear log with PF2” appears. Press [Clear Log] (PF menu) to clear the log. Print Prints the error log to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 199: Diagnostic Log

    When [Clear Log] (PF menu) is pressed, the screen changes and the Clear Log ―― message “Clear log with PF2” appears. Press [Clear Log] (PF menu) to clear the log. Print Prints the diagnosis log to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 200: Analysis Counter

    Dual mode: The value counted on the L (left) inlet is indicated when the signal polarity of the detector (DFID, DTCD) is +. The value counted on the R (right) inlet is indicated when the signal polarity is -. Single mode: The value counted on the selected inlet (L or R) is indicated. GC-2014...

  • Page 201: Parameter List

    14.3.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Reset Resets analysis number counter of the current item. ―― Next Displays the setup screen of the analysis counter of another injection port. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 202: Coolant Consumption Counter

    If the coolant consumption exceeds the time limit specified (setting to warn), a warning message is displayed. Replace the gas supply. 14.4.1 Screen description Select “4. COOLANT CONSUMPTION” from the [DIAG] key main screen to display the Coolant consumption screen shown in Fig. 14.4.1. Fig. 14.4.1 　 Coolant consumption sets screen screen GC-2014...

  • Page 203: Parameter List

    The coolant consumption time depends on the gas cylinder volume and the number of analyses which requier CRG. Set the warning time according to the analysis conditions. 14.4.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Reset Resets the Use counter. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 204: Standard Installation Test

    14 Diagnosis 　 14.5 Standard Installation Test 14.5 After the system has been installed by your Shimadzu representative, the standard installation test is performed to check whether the system is functioning properly. 14.5.1 Screen description Select “5. STANDARD INSTALLATION” from the [DIAG] key screen to display the Standard installation screen shown in Fig.

  • Page 205: Test Procedure

    (5) If the analytical condition need to be changed for the installation test, change the parameters. (6) Make an injection, then verify whether the data has been acquired correctly. (7) When analysis finishes, press [Unload] (PF menu) to return the analytical conditions to their former status. GC-2014...

  • Page 206: Peak Generator

    Range: Noise/No Noise/Trunc, Default: Noise Ch1−Ch4 STANDARD SIGNAL Range: On/Off, Default: Off 14.6.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Specify the parameters (retention time, full width at half height and peak Peak Info ―― height) of the peaks to be generated. GC-2014...

  • Page 207: 15 Optional Devices

    Auto Injector Parameters 15.1 From the gas chromatograph, specify the parameters of the Shimadzu AOC-20i Auto Injector and the AOC-20s Auto Sampler Carousel, which automatically inject liquid samples into the gas chromatograph. For detailed setting procedures, refer to AOC-20 user’s manual.

  • Page 208: Parameter List

    Set the length of time for the syringe to remain in the injection port after injection. INJ. SPEED (PLUNGER) Selecton: Slow/Middle/Fast, Default: Fast Specifies the plunger speed during injection. AOC POWER Selection: On/Off, Default: On Turns the AOC power on and off (built-in GC-2014 power supply). GC-2014...

  • Page 209: Pf Menu

    Loads parameters from the AOC to the AOC setup screen of the gas Upload ―― chromatograph. Print Prints the parameters on the Chromatopac. ―― Toggles the screen among AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX Next ―― APC → AUX AMC → CRG screens in this order. GC-2014...

  • Page 210: Aoc Priority Analysis

    ・ When an auto sampler corousel is installed, No. 1−150 (maximum) When an auto sampler carousel, the allowable vial No. range depends on the vial rack type and the number of racks. A valve of 0 (default) indicates no priority sample. GC-2014...

  • Page 211: Pf Menu

    Analyzes the vial No. specified after the analysis of the current sample is ―― finished. 15.1.7 Other AOC parameters Select [OtherPara] (PF menu) from the AOC main screen to display the other parameters screen shown in Fig. 15.1.3. Specify options and AOC custom parameters. Fig. 15.1.3 　 Additional AOC parameter setup GC-2014...

  • Page 212: Other Aoc Parameter

    Set the syringe height when it moves down to a sample vial (moves syringe down from default). SYRINGE HEIGHT (INJ) Range: 0−22 mm, Default: 0 mm Set the syringe height when it moves down during sample injection (moves syringe up from default). GC-2014...

  • Page 213: Pf Menu

    Set the aspiration volume during sample wash and pumping. RACK POSITION Range: 0−2, Default: 1 Set the rack position while sampler is used. 15.1.9 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Inj Mode For details, refer to “3.3.3 Injection mode” in AOC-20 User’s Manual. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 214: Auto-Sampler Carousel And Other Optional Parameters

    USE OF THE SAMPLER Selection: Use/Not Use, Default: Not Use USE OF THE SUB AOC Selection: Use/Not Use, Default: Not Use(Set to “Not Use” because it is not used by GC-2014.) BAR CODE READER Selection: Use/Not Use, Default: Not Use Select “Use”...

  • Page 215: Setting Aux Temperature

    Prints each temperature through a Chromatopac. 17.1 Toggles the screen among AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX NEXT ―― APC → AUX AMC → CRG screens in this order. On/Off Displays a sub screen to set a used unit to On. 15.2.4 GC-2014...

  • Page 216: On/Off Setting

    When “On/Off” (PF menu) is pressed on the main screen to set AUX temperature, the screen to set On/Off appears. Fig. 15.2.2 　 Screen to set On/Off of AUX temperature 15.2.5 On/Off parameter list TEMPERATURE CONTROL Selection: On/Off, Default: On Temperature is controlled when On is selected. GC-2014...

  • Page 217: Setting The Aux Apc Parameters

    Fig. 15.3.1. If a different screen appears, press the [OPTION] key again or [NEXT] (PF menu) to display the correct screen. The screen toggles among AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX APC → AUX AMC → CRG screens in this order. Fig. 15.3.1 　 AUX APC main screen GC-2014...

  • Page 218: Parameter List

    Performs offset calibration of APC sensor to improve the reproducibility of Offset results. Toggles among AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX APC → AUX AMC Next ―― → CRG screens On/Off Set APC to be used to “On”. Default value is “On”. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 219: Setting The Aux Amc Parameters

    [OPTION] key again or [NEXT] (PF menu) to display the correct screen. The screen toggles among AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX APC → AUX AMC → CRG screens in this order. Fig. 15.4.1 　 AUX AMC main screen GC-2014...

  • Page 220: Parameter List

    Performs offset calibration of AMC sensor to improve the reproducibility of Offset ―― results. Toggles the screen among AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX Next APC → AUX AMC → CRG screens in this order. On/Off Set the AMC to be used to “On.” Default is “On.” ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 221: Setting The Crg Parameters

    NOTE If the CRG is turned off after a negative temperature valve has been set, the temperature cannot be achieved, and the GC cannnot become ready. When turning off the CRG, ensure that the temperature valve is set properly. GC-2014...

  • Page 222: Parameter List

    When using valve control only, set “VALVE” to “On” and set “CRG” to “Not Use”. 15.5.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Toggles the screen among AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX Next ―― APC → AUX AMC → CRG screens in this order. GC-2014...

  • Page 223: 16 Special Functions

    Select whether the same schedule will be executed every day or a different schedule will be executed on each day of the week. EDIT Edit the schedule. START/STOP Set the schedule start/stop procedure. COPY Copy the contents of a schedule to a specified schedule. DELETE Delete the contents of a specified schedule. GC-2014...

  • Page 224: Setting The Mode

    The table below shows the relationship between the schedule number and the day of the week. Mode 1 Mode 2 (schedule number) (day) No. 0 Sun. No. 1 Mon. No. 2 Tue. No. 3 Wed. No. 4 Thu. No. 5 Fri. No. 6 Sat. No. 7 ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 225: Editing A Time Schedule

    Fig. 16.1.3 　 Schedule number selection screen Fig. 16.1.4 　 Schedule edit screen 16.1.5 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Creates a new time schedule. 16.1.6 Del Line Deletes a schedule line at the current cursor position. GC-2014...

  • Page 226: Creating A New Time Schedule

    Validates the time schedule. ―― Prev Page Returns to previous setup screen. ―― Moves to next item. Next Page ―― The cursor can also be moved to next item by pressing [ENTER] key. Cancel Cancels the time schedule currently being created. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 227: Parameters Available In The Time Scheduler

    Move the cursor, change the parameter, and then press [Finish] (PF menu) to complete the change. • To cancel any changes: If you have changed the schedule but would like to return to the former schedule, press [Cancel] (PF menu) before pressing [Finish] (PF menu). The schedule returns to its former status. GC-2014...

  • Page 228: Time Schedule Example

    16.1 Time Scheduler 16.1.10 Time schedule example Example:7:00 System starts. 19:00 System stops. ・ First program Screen display 1. Time: 7:00 2. Start/stop 3. Start ・ Second program 4. Time: 19:00 5. Start/stop 6. Stop 7. Setting is completed. GC-2014...

  • Page 229: Starting/Stopping A Time Schedule

    Runs the selected schedule on the following day. Next ―― If mode is set to “day”, the schedule for the next day is executed. Stops the current schedule. Stop ―― This item is displayed when a time schedule is running. GC-2014...

  • Page 230: Copying And Deleting A Time Schedule

    [Copy] (PF menu). To delete, specify a schedule number to be deleted, then press [Delete] (PF menu). NOTE A currently running schedule cannot be copied or deleted. Fig. 16.1.8 　 Schedule copy screen Fig. 16.1.9 　 Schedule delete screen GC-2014...

  • Page 231: Batch Schedule

    Taking vial Auto sampler arm is picking up a vial. Preparation AOC is operating (before injection). Rinse AOC is operating (after injection). Putting vial Auto sampler arm is returning a vial to the tray. Wait AOC is waiting for analysis. GC-2014...

  • Page 232: Parameter List

    Start Starts the batch schedule. ―― Stop Stops the batch schedule. ―― 16.2.4 Creates a new batch schedule. 16.2.7 Del line Deletes the line at the current cursor position. ―― Print Prints the schedule to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 233: Creating A New Batch Schedule

    At the top of the screen, the contents of the set schedule are displayed. At the bottom of the screen, the schedule can be edited. Up to 100 lines are available per schedule. Fig. 16.2.2 　 New batch schedule screen GC-2014...

  • Page 234: Parameter List

    SLOPE TEST Range: On/Off, Default: Off When “On” is selected, the slope test is performed before running the batch schedule. CLEAN UP Range: On/Off, Default: Off When “On” is selected, clean up is performed before running the batch schedule. GC-2014...

  • Page 235: Pf Menu

    To change the vial number, enter the new number from the edit screen and press [Finish] (PFmenu). To change the other parameters, move the cursor and make the change from the edit screen, and then press [Finish] (PFmenu). To cancel the edits and restore the original batch schedule, press [Cancel] (PFmenu) before pressing [Finish](PFmenu). GC-2014...

  • Page 236: Batch Processing Setup Example

    1. Start vial No.: 1 Final vial No.: 3 2. GC file No.: FILE2 3. Data processing file No.: Ch 1, FILE0 4. Number of injections: 1 Sample type: Standard 5. Slope test: Off Clean up: On 6. The batch is set up. GC-2014...

  • Page 237: Time Program

    Description section Creates a new time program. 16.3.3 Del Line Deletes the time program line at the current cursor position. ―― Chng Line Moves the cursor to the next line. ―― Print Prints the program to the Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 238: Creating A New Time Program

    Fig. 16.3.2 　 Time program edit screen 16.3.4 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Finish Validates the time program. ―― Prev Page Returns to previous setup screen. ―― Next Page Moves to next item. ―― Cancel Cancels the time program being created. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 239: Time Program Parameters

    Event91 and Event92: Switches a-contact and b-contact of each relay on the CPU PCB (standard). Event of PRG: Switches a-contact and b-contact of each relay on the PRG PCB (option). Blower, Cooling Fan, CRG INJ and CRG Column: Turns the power of each option on/off. GC-2014...

  • Page 240: Editing A Time Program

    To change the other parameters, move the cursor and make the changes from the edit screen, and then press [Finish] (PF menu). To cancel the edits and restore the original time program, press [Cancel] (PF menu) before pressing [Finish] (PF menu). GC-2014...

  • Page 241: Time Program Setup Example

    　 3. Polarity 　 4. DET 1 　 5. - (minus) ・ Second program 　 6. Time: 6.0 min 　 　 　 　 　 Steps 2−4 are repeated. 　 7. + (plus) 　 8. The time program is set up. GC-2014...
  • Page 242 Example 2: Two AOC analyses use File No.0, then file No.1 is used. (The execution time is set to 30 min.) Screen display 1. Time: 30 min 2. Stop 3. Run: 2 times 4. File 1 is loaded. 5. Pause at each run(AOC) 6. The time program is set up. GC-2014...

  • Page 243: Pre-Run Program

    Description section Creates a new Pre-Run program. 16.4.3 Del Line Deletes the program at the current cursor position. ―― Chng Line Changes over the screen of Pre-Run program every line. ―― Print Prints the program to the Chromatopac. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 244: Creating A New Pre-Run Program

    141−146 Turn carrier gas and septum purge on/off. 147−158 Turn detector gas on/off. Turns high pressure injection on/off. 181−198 Turn AUX APC on/off. 201-210 Turn AUX AMC on/off. For details about the event No., refer to “17.4 Event No.”. GC-2014...

  • Page 245: Pre-Run Program Set Up Example

    Example: Switches B-contact of Event 91 four minutes in to the program. Screen display 1. Time : 4.0 min 2. Relay 3. Relay 4. Switch point 5. Event 91, 92 6. Event 91 7. Point B 8. Setting is completed GC-2014...

  • Page 246: Direct Operation

    Range: -500−+500, Default: --- Runs the operation assigned to the event No. Refer to “17.4 Event No.”. 16.5.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Runs the specified operation. Execute ―― Input event No. to be run, and press [Execute] (PF menu). GC-2014...

  • Page 247: Gc Configuration

    STATUS light to illuminate. SIGNAL SETTING Set the signals which can be output from the gas chromatograph. PORT NAME CUSTOMIZATION Customize the names of various GC items. LINK DEVICE CODE Set the link device code the GC is linked to a Chromatopac. GC-2014...

  • Page 248: Setting The Date And Time

    The date and the time can be set. This setting is automatically saved, even when the GC power is off. The current date and time are displayed. Fig. 16.6.2 　 Date/time setup screen 16.6.3.2 Parameter list DATE Range: 2000.01.01−2099.12.31 TIME Range: 00:00:00−23:59:59 GC-2014...

  • Page 249: Setting The Maximum Temperature Limits

    When “Yes” is selected, the Detector temperature setting value must be bigger than or equal to the Oven temperature setting value. When “No” is selected, the Detector temperature setting value may be smaller than the Oven temperature setting value. GC-2014...

  • Page 250: Setting Transmission Parameters

    Set to “EVEN” in case of connecting a Chromatopac. Refer to NOTE “2.3 Outputting Digital Signals to a Personal Computer” “2.4 Connecting a RS-232C Cable to the Chromatopac C-R8A” 16.6.5.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Apply Down loads the parameters immediately. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 251: Setting The Ready Check Parameters

    Selection: Yes/No, Default: Yes Indicate which injection port septum purge flow lines should included in the check. The displayed items depend on the injection port type. DET FLOW GAS MAKE UP Selection: Yes/No, Default: Yes HYDROGEN Selection: Yes/No, Default: Yes GC-2014...
  • Page 252 WAIT SIGNAL Selection: Yes/No, Default: Yes The wait signal applies to all detectors configured in analytical lines. NOTE User-specified names are used in this screen. 16.6.6.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Drift Set the baseline drift limit. ―― GC-2014...

  • Page 253: Parameter Configuration

    Det Sig ―― If two or more detectors are set to one channel, data can be output to either channel without switching the output signal cable simply by changing the analytical line configuration. GC-2014...
  • Page 254 Select the signal type from the main screen, and then press “TEMP” to display the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.8. Select the temperature control signal to be output. The currently set channel No. is displayed. Fig. 16.6.8 　 Temperature control signal setup screen GC-2014...
  • Page 255 If you select the detector gas for the flow signal selection, the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.10 appears. The currently set channel No. is displayed. Select an item to be output from each area. Fig. 16.6.10 　 Detector gas signal setup screen GC-2014...
  • Page 256 If you select the AMC gas for the flow signal selection, the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.12 appears. The currently set channel No. is displayed. Select an item to be output from each area. Fig. 16.6.12 　 AMC gas signal setup screen GC-2014...
  • Page 257 Fig. 16.6.13 　 Detector signal gain and offset screen Range Default 0.00-100.00 1.00 Gain offset -999999-9999999 4 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms, 50 ms, Time constant 50 ms 100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s GC-2014...

  • Page 258: Customizing Component Names

    The port name was changed using “Carrier Name Customiz”. There is no injection port in INJ2, and there is only a The INJ2 and DET1 names carrier flow controller. were changed from “Heater Name Customiz”. Fig. 16.6.15 　 Name customization example GC-2014...
  • Page 259 Select “6. GC CONFIGURATION” from the [FUNC] key screen, and then “6. PORT NAME CUSTOMIZATION”, and finally select “CARRIER NAME CUSTOMIZ”, to open the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.17. To change the names, refer to “6.3.5 Changing item names” “6.3 Basic Key Operations”. Fig. 16.6.17 　 Carrier name setup screen GC-2014...
  • Page 260 NAME CUSTOMIZATION”, and finally “4. AUX AMC NAME CUSTOMIZ”, to open the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.19. Only listed AMC options can be named. To change the names, refer to “6.3.5 Changing item names” “6.3 Basic Key Operations”. Fig. 16.6.19 　 AUX AMC name setup screen GC-2014...
  • Page 261 NAME CUSTOMIZATION”, and finally “RELAY NAME CUSTOMIZ”, to open the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.20. Only listed relays can be named. To change the names, refer to “6.3.5 Changing item names” “6.3 Basic Key Operations”. Fig. 16.6.20 　 Relay name setup screen GC-2014...

  • Page 262: Setting The Link Device Code

    DEVICE CODE”, to open the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.21. Fig. 16.6.21 　 Link device code setup screen 16.6.9.2 Parameter list CHANNEL TO START Ch1−Ch4 Selection: On/Off, Default: On Set “On” or “Off” for the start signal of each channel. GC-2014...

  • Page 263: Temperature Offset

    The temperature of each heated zone can be offset, Uninstalled ports are not displayed. For example, when “-1 °C” is obtained by subtracting the column oven temperature measured by thermocouple from the gas chromatograph value with an offset value of “0”, input “-1” as the offset value. GC-2014...

  • Page 264: Other Settings

    16.6 GC Configuration 16.6.11 Other Settings 16.6.11.1 Screen description Select “6. GC CONFIGURATION” from the [FUNC] key screen, and then select “9. OTHER CONFIGURATIONS” to open the configurations screen shown in Fig. 16.6.23. Fig. 16.6.23 　 Setup screen of other configuration GC-2014...
  • Page 265 If the wrong range is selected, error messages are not displayed correctly. Example: If the gas cylinder pressure supplied to the GC-2014 is 700 kPa, select “500− 900 kPa”. This is not displayed when the carrier gas flow controller is DAFC.
  • Page 266 When it is set to x10, TCD output is amplified ten times. GC START Selection: SYSTEM Key Screen/ SET Key Screen/ MONIT Key Screen/, Default: SYSTEM Key Screen Select the screen, which is displayed automatically after pressing the "Start GC" key (PF1 key of the [SYSTEM] key main screen). GC-2014...

  • Page 267: Service And Maintenance

    Set the installation status of the carrier gas and the detector gas flow controllers. INITIALIZE Initialize the RAM, configuration, and installation settings. POWER CONSUMPTION Displays the power consumption of all heated zones. SERVICE Reserved for the use of shimadzu service personnel during maintenance or inspections. GC-2014...

  • Page 268: Installation (Position)

    (Refer Fig. 16.7.3.) Fig. 16.7.2 　 GC installation setup screen NOTE Set the left installation position for units with two column installation positions such as DINJ and DFID. GC-2014...
  • Page 269 Set “0” when a unit is not installed. Set “15” when a unit is installed in a position not shown in Fig. 16.7.3. Fig. 16.7.3 　 Component installation location NOTE Changes are not in effect until the GC has been turned off and on. GC-2014...

  • Page 270: Installation (Piping)

    This item can be set only when a manual flow controller is installed. Select the Slot No. where the manual flow controller is installed. Slot No. which have already been set cannot be selected. When an AFC is installed, its SLOT no. 2−6 is automatically recognized and displayed. GC-2014...
  • Page 271 DTCD is connected to can be set for the TCD cell. Only heater port that the DFID is connected to is shared for temperature regulation of the DFID and TCD-L pre heater (set for both). GC-2014...
  • Page 272 Manual flow controller slot numbers are MSLOT1 to 7 from the left viewed from the back of the unit. AFC and APC slot numbers are SLOT2 to 6 from the left viewed from the back of the unit. (SLOT1 is not available.) GC-2014...

  • Page 273: Initialization

    This item initializes the installation settings of injection ports, flow controllers, etc. INITIALIZE RAM This item initializes the RAM, erasing all data, including analysis files 0−9, configuration and installation settings. Initialize the RAM when there is a RAM problem. INITIALIZE ALL This item initializes all settings including. Analysis files 0−9 GC-2014...

  • Page 274: Power Consumption

    Select “7. SERVICE/MAINTENANCE” from the [FUNC] key screen, and then select “4. POWER CONSUMPTION”, to open the Power consumption screen shown in Fig 16.7.8. Fig. 16.7.8 　 Power consumption monitoring screen 16.7.6.2 Parameter list APPROX. POWER CONSUMPTION Approximate total power consumption of all working heaters is displayed. GC-2014...

  • Page 275: Stopwatch

    0.0 seconds. Stop Stops counting. ―― 16.8.3 Timing with inverse measurement When using a bubble film flow meter of V ml, obtain the flow rate using the reciprocal number. V x (Reciprocal number of measurement time) ml/min GC-2014...

  • Page 276: Key Lock And Parameter Lock

    Select “9. LOCK” from the [FUNC] key screen to display the Lock screen shown in Fig. 16.9.1. If either key lock or parameter lock has already been activated, the Unlock screen appeares instead. Fig. 16.9.1 　 Lock menu screen GC-2014...

  • Page 277: Key Locking

    Press the [FUNC] key when the keys are locked, to open the screen shown in Fig. 16.9.3. Once the keys are unlocked, the screen shown in Fig. 16.9.1 appears. This screen is displayed when the current status is “locked”. Fig. 16.9.3 　 Key unlock screen GC-2014...

  • Page 278: Parameter Locking

    When the password is to required, “Use Password” to “USE”, enter a password, then press [Lock] (PF menu). The parameter lock function is also available without password. Press [Password] (PF menu) display password setup screen. Fig. 16.9.4 　 Parameter locking main screen GC-2014...
  • Page 279 If the “Old Password” or “Confirm new password” is incorrect, an error message appears. Confirm the password to be input, entering it correctly. NOTE Only the system supervisor should have password access. Change the factory-set password promptly. Do not forget your password, and keep it secure. GC-2014...
  • Page 280 When you input the correct password and press the [Unlock] (PF menu) key, the parameters are unlocked and the screen shown in Fig. 16.9.4 appears. This screen displayed when parameters are locked. Fig. 16.9.7 　 Parameter unlock screen (when a password is set) GC-2014...

  • Page 281: Rom Version No

    Press [Version] (PF menu) from the [FUNC] key screen to display the version screen shown in Fig. 16.10.1. Fig. 16.10.1 　 ROM version No. screen 16.10.2 Parameter list VERSION BUILD NO. The ROM version may be required during system maintenance. GC-2014...
  • Page 282 16 Special Functions 16.10 ROM Version No. This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2014...

  • Page 283: Printing

    220.0 25.00 - INJ1 TEMP PROGRAM - RATE TEMP TIME ------- 25.0 0.00 - INJ1 PRESSURE PROGRAM - RATE TEMP TIME ------- 100.0 0.00 - INJ1 SPRIT RATIO - TIME RATE ------- -1.0 - END - Fig. 17.1.1 　 GC-2014...
  • Page 284 CAR1/2 pressure value, and the total flow rate value from the current file. - GC PARAMETER 0:FILE0 - COLUMN OVEN TEMP 25.0 INJ1 TEMP 25.0 DET1 TEMP 25.0 INJ1 PRESS 100.0 INJ1 FLOW 50.0 - END - Fig. 17.1.3 　 GC-2014...
  • Page 285 Fig. 17.1.4 　 17.1.2.5 Batch schedule Press [Print] (PF menu) to print the bach schedule as shown below. - GC SAMPLE SCHEDULER - START FINAL GC-FILE DP-FILE #INJ COMNAD Ch.1-2 STANDARD STEST Ch.1-2 UNKNOWN - END - Fig. 17.1.5 　 GC-2014...
  • Page 286 200.05.16 14:27 [E1018] COL sensor down error (530.00) 200.05.16 14:27 [E1020] DET1 sensor down error (530.00) 200.05.16 14:28 [E0031] INJ1-DET2 A/D error 200.05.16 14:28 [E0032] AUX1-AUX3 A/D error 200.05.16 14:28 [E0011] CAR1 AFC PCB error (7.00) Fig. 17.1.6 　 GC-2014...

  • Page 287: Aoc Commands

    1.5 ml:0, 4 ml:1 1.5 ml:0 *CKTR With/without tray check With: 0, Without: 1 Without: 0 *TANL Analysis time 0−655 *TSTR Analysis start time 0.0−99.9 10 µl: 0, 50 µl: 1, LSYR Syringe Volume 10 µl: 0 250 µl: 2 GC-2014...
  • Page 288 Short: 0 TSEL Rack position while sampler is used 0−2 1: Without autosampler, short rack: 1−6 Without autosampler, long rack: 1−12 With autosampler: 1−150 NOTE Command names marked with “ * ” cannot be set on the GC screen. GC-2014...

  • Page 289: Program Parameters

    Polarity of DET #3 : D3PL Polarity of DET #4 : D4PL Current value of DET #1 : D1CR Current value of DET #2 : D2CR Current value of DET #3 : D3CR Current value of DET #4 : D4CR GC-2014...
  • Page 290 In order to stop the program, input the current file No. Pre-Run program (START) Pre-Run program values are printed with numbers 0−4, described below. 0: Auto 1: Manual (Stop program) 2: GC start 3: AOC/HSS start 4: Clean up GC-2014...

  • Page 291: Event No

    Performs zero adjustment of DET #4. Frees zero adjustment of DET #4. Turns on CAR1 gas saver. Turns off CAR1 gas saver. Sets split ratio to value of CAR1 gas saver split Returns split ratio value analysis ratio 1. parameter. GC-2014...
  • Page 292 When the dual AFC (DAFC) is used as flow controller, the following carrier gas is turned On/Off. * CAR1 L side ** CAR2 L side *** When CAR1 is DAFC: CAR1 R side, When CAR1 is AFC and CAR2 is DAFC: CAR2 R side. GC-2014...
  • Page 293 Turns On AMC1 flow controller. Turns Off AMC1 flow controller. Turns On AMC2 flow controller. Turns Off AMC2 flow controller. Turns On AMC3 flow controller. Turns Off AMC3 flow controller. Turns On AMC4 flow controller. Turns Off AMC4 flow controller. GC-2014...
  • Page 294 Turns Off AMC8 flow controller. Turns On AMC9 flow controller. Turns Off AMC9 flow controller. Turns On AMC10 flow controller. Turns Off AMC10 flow controller. For dual AFC, there are no gas saver, splitter, septum purge, or high pressure injection modes. GC-2014...

  • Page 295: Error Messages

    DC -15 V is out of range If the above error messages appear, the hardware has failed. The GC system cannot be used in this condition. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. Room temperature sensor/atmospheric pressure sensor error...
  • Page 296 APC 13-15 PCB error 0028 APC 16-18 PCB error If the above error messages appear, the hardware has failed. The GC system cannot be used in this condition. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. Clock reset Code Message...
  • Page 297 AMC 9-10 PCB error 0047 CAR1 SAFC PCB error 0048 CAR2 SAFC PCB error If the above error messages appear, the hardware has failed. The GC system cannot be used in this condition. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2014...

  • Page 298: Temperature Control Errors

    1009 AUX5 temp exceed the limit These messages appear when the maximum temperature limit has been exceeded. Press “Ignore Error” and change the maximum limit temperature. If the confirmation screen to reset the error appears again, press “Reset Error.” GC-2014...
  • Page 299 When one of these messages appears, the temperature sensor may have failed. The sensor cannot be used in this condition and replacement or repair is required. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. Unstable temperature with CRG Code...
  • Page 300 AUX3 temp controller broken 1043 AUX4 temp controller broken 1044 AUX5 temp controller broken An error may have occurred in the temperature control circuit. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. Relay/heater control circuit errors Code Message 1045 COL relay error...

  • Page 301: Pressure/Flow Rate Errors

    Gas may be leaking in locations other than the ones displayed. (Example) If the purge flow rate is too low because of the leakage of carrier gas line, the message “Purge leaks” appears in stead of the indication of ESC or TFC leakage. GC-2014...
  • Page 302 Gas is flowing even if the pressure is set at 0 kPa or the flow rate is set at 0 ml/min. If there is no problem with the gas supply, an AFC/APC value error may have occurred. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2014...
  • Page 303 APC18 is out of control Verify whether gas is supplied stably at the required pressure. If there is no problem with the gas supply, the control system, such as the APC, may have failed. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2014...
  • Page 304 Gas is flowing even if the pressure is set at 0 kPa or the flow rate is set at 0 ml/min. If there is no problem in the gas supply, an AFC value error may have occurred. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. Abnormal component operation...

  • Page 305: Communication Errors

    Verify whether gas is supplied stably at the required pressure. If there is no problem in the gas supply, the control system, such as the APC, may have failed. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. 18.1.4 Communication errors External device communication errors (i.e., Chromatopac)

  • Page 306: Detector Errors

    • A significant amount of air is present in the flow line (for TCD). Correct the error then turn on the system. If the system does not recover after several resets, or the reason for the error cannot be located, contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2014...
  • Page 307 The detector flame (FID, FPD) has been extinguished. Check the gas supply, and ignite the detector again. If the flame error occurs repeatedly, the hardware has failed. The system cannot be used in this condition. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative.

  • Page 308: Program Errors

    Ready at the time of ignition. Check that the gas supply pressure is stable and whether or not gas is leaking. If there is no problem with the gas supply, the hardware has failed. The system cannot be used in this condition. Turn off the system and contact your Shimadzu representative.

  • Page 309: Operations Errors

    CAR3 calc. flow out of range The carrier gas total flow rate is calculated from the split ratio or the pressure. The value you have input is outside the set range. Change the conditions and enter a new value. GC-2014...
  • Page 310 APC1 calc. prss out of range 5050 APC2 calc. prss out of range 5051 APC3 calc. prss out of range 5052 APC4 calc. prss out of range 5053 APC5 calc. prss out of range 5054 APC6 calc. prss out of range GC-2014...
  • Page 311 CAR1 calc. flow out of range 5078 CAR2 calc. flow out of range The carrier gas total flow rate calculated from the split ratio program you have input is outside the set range. Change the conditions and enter a new value. GC-2014...

  • Page 312: Optional Device Error (Aoc-20I/S)

    AOC2 CH1 error 6034 AOC2 CH2 error 6035 AOC2 waste vial is not set One of these messages appears when an error has occurred in the AOC-20i auto injector or AOC-20s auto sampler. For details, refer to the AOC-20i/s User’s Manual. GC-2014...

  • Page 313: Warning Messages

    9018 AUX4 sensor use time is over 9019 AUX5 sensor use time is over These messages appear when the sensor use time exceeds the preset value. Component replacement and reset by a serviceperson are required. Contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2014...
  • Page 314 Temperature is not controlled 9021 Detector is not controlled 9022 FID/FPD is not installed These messages appear when the detector (FID, FPD) cannot be ignited. Check the detector’s line configuration and set detector control and temperature control to “On” before ignition. GC-2014...
  • Page 315 93, 122, 130, 148 CONTROL MODE file copy Coolant Consumption Counter file initialization COUNTER FOR INSERT FILE LOAD COUNTER FOR SEPTUM 124, 133 FILM THICKNESS 155, 167, 170 FILTER TIME CONSTANT CPU REGISTOR FLOW CONTROL 190, 207 FLOW key 68, 129 GC-2014...
  • Page 316 Key locking primary pressure Printing Programmed analysis PROTOCOL LANGUAGE PURGE FLOW RATE LCD USE TIME purge flow rate leaks 92, 129, 147 LINEAR VELOCITY link device code Load LONGEST PROGRAM TIME Ready Check REAL TIME CLOCK REGISTOR REMAIN TIME GC-2014...
  • Page 317 STOP key 67, 68, 112 stop procedure STOP TIME Stopping Analysis Stopwatch SYSTEM key 67, 68 TEMP 70, 114, 154, 165 TEMP lamp TEMP SENSOR DIAG TEMP SENSOR USE TIME temperature control signal Temperature offset temperature program Thermal Conductivity Detector GC-2014...
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