Inficon Micro GC Fusion 2-Module Operating Manual page 285

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Symptom
The chromatogram is
displaying a flat line with
no peaks
A peak is missing
A peak is saturated
Chromatograms are not
appearing/no data is
showing
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Possible sources of error
There is an internal leak.
There is a malfunction in the
column or injector.
There is a malfunction in the
detector.
The Inject (ms) time method
parameter is set to 0 ms.
The Sample Pump Time method
parameter is set to 0 seconds.
There is a malfunction in the
column or injector.
There is a malfunction in the
sample pump or the sample
pump does not turn on.
There is a malfunction in the
detector.
The Backflush Time method
parameter is set too early (if
applicable).
The Inject (ms) time method
parameter is set too long.
The Injector Temperature
method parameter is set too
high.
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Remedy
• Contact INFICON. See Service and
Technical Support [} 299].
• Check the flow rate of the columns by
attaching a flow meter to the analytical and
reference vents on the back of Micro GC
Fusion
• If there is no flow from either or both vents,
contact INFICON. See Service and
Technical Support [} 299].
• Contact INFICON. See Service and
Technical Support [} 299].
• Change the Inject (ms) time to a value other
than 0 ms.
• Ensure that the Sample Pump Time is set for
at least 15 seconds.
• Check the flow rate of the columns by
attaching a flow meter to the analytical and
reference vents on the back of Micro GC
Fusion
• If there is no flow from either or both vents,
contact INFICON. See Service and
Technical Support [} 299].
• Listen for the noise from the pump when
taking a sample. If there is no noise, contact
INFICON.
• Contact INFICON. See Service and
Technical Support [} 299].
• Increase the Backflush Time until all peaks
of interest appear on the chromatogram.
• Shorten the Inject (ms) time.
• Lower the Injector Temperature.
• Restart or refresh the web browser.
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