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Clarus 500 GC
Service Manual
PerkinElmer Private
IMPORTANT: The information in this service document is PerkinElmer private. This
document is to be used for reference by PerkinElmer Service Engineers only.
This Document is the Property of PerkinElme r Instruments.

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  • Page 1 Clarus 500 GC Service Manual PerkinElmer Private IMPORTANT: The information in this service document is PerkinElmer private. This document is to be used for reference by PerkinElmer Service Engineers only. This Document is the Property of PerkinElme r Instruments.
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Release History Part Number Release Publication Date 09936588 July 2002 Any comments about the documentation for this product should be addressed to: User Assistance User Assistance PerkinElmer Ltd PerkinElmer Instruments LLC Chalfont Road 710 Bridgeport Avenue Seer Green Shelton Beaconsfield Connecticut 06484-4794...
  • Page 3 Generic Warnings ......................1-9 Heated Zones.......................1-9 Precautions ........................1-10 Environmental Conditions...................1-10 Storage Conditions .....................1-12 General Laboratory Safety ..................1-12 Electrical Safety ......................1-12 Moving the Clarus 500 GC ..................1-14 ECD Radioactive Hazards...................1-14 Safe Handling of Gases....................1-17 Hazardous Chemicals ....................1-20 CHAPTER INSTALLATION ...................... 2-3 REPARING Preparing the Laboratory....................2-3...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Restrictors for Detector Gas Control................2-51 CHAPTER AINTENANCE ......................3-1 HAPTER VERVIEW ..................3-2 UTOSAMPLER AINTENANCE Changing a Syringe ......................3-2 Removing a Syringe .....................3-3 Installing a Syringe .......................3-4 ..............3-5 EPLACING THE OCATOR ECHANISM ....................3-6 YRINGE AINTENANCE Cleaning the 5-µL and 50-µL Syringe Plungers..............3-6 Servicing Idle Syringes....................3-6 ....................
  • Page 5 Clarus GC 500 Service Manual Replacing the Photomultiplier Tube ................3-62 Cleaning/Replacing the FPD Jet..................3-65 PPC M ......................3-68 AINTENANCE Replacing a Restrictor....................3-68 ......................3-71 RACTICAL INTS CHAPTER FIRMWARE ..................4-3 ETTING YPERTERMINAL ..............4-8 REATING A HORTCUT TO THE IRMWARE To Create a Shortcut.....................4-8...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Replacing the Plunger Motor ..................6-48 Replacing the Plunger Leadscrew /Supernut Assembly ..........6-50 Replacing the Plunger Flag Assembly................6-52 Replacing the Needle Guide ..................6-54 Replacing the Vial Locator..................6-55 Replacing the Tower Disk Assembly ................6-56 CHAPTER IAGNOSTICS ..................... 7-3 NSTRUMENT TART Power on Diagnostics ....................7-3 Power Failure Recovery....................7-5...
  • Page 7 Clarus GC 500 Service Manual Signal Name Notation....................9-23 Microprocessor ......................9-23 Memory........................9-24 Main Board Interface....................9-24 Input/Output ......................9-24 System Operation .......................9-24 Motor Control......................9-25 Current Control ......................9-25 Carousel Encoder Interface..................9-27 Tower Ilnterface PC Board..................9-27 Design Specification....................9-28 Block Diagram/Overview ...................9-29 Microprocessor ......................9-29 Main Board Interface....................9-29 Memory........................9-30...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Voltage Reference......................9-47 NPD Amplifier PC Board...................9-47 Polarizing Voltage ......................9-47 Electrometer ......................9-48 A/D Converter Front End Stages .................9-48 Analog Signal Output ....................9-49 Voltage Reference......................9-49 Bead Voltage Conversion (RMS-to-DC)..............9-49 Pulse Width Modulation Control.................9-50 NPD Transformer.......................9-50 PID Amplifier PC Board.....................9-51 Polarizing Voltage ......................9-51 Electrometer ......................9-51 A/D Converter Front End Stage...................9-52...
  • Page 9 Clarus GC 500 Service Manual Electron Capture Detector (ECD)................11-4 Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD).................11-5 Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)................11-6 Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector (NPD)................11-7 Photoionization Detector (PID) ...................11-8 Electrolytic Conductivity Detector (ELCD)..............11-9 ........................11-12 NJECTORS Packed Column Injector .................... 11-12 Capillary (Split/Splitless) Injector................11-13 Programmable Split/Splitless (PSS)................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents...
  • Page 11 Heated Zones...................1-9 Precautions .................... 1-10 Environmental Conditions............... 1-10 Storage Conditions ................. 1-12 General Laboratory Safety ..............1-12 Electrical Safety ..................1-12 Moving the Clarus 500 GC ..............1-14 ECD Radioactive Hazards............... 1-14 Safe Handling of Gases................1-17 Hazardous Chemicals ................1-20...

  • Page 13: About The Manual

    The manual also includes a functional description of the Clarus 500 GC and complete details about the mechanical and electrical construction. How to Use this Manual This manual includes all the information you will need to install, test, and service the Clarus 500 Gas Chromatograph as efficiently as possible. How the Manual is Organized This service manual is divided into 10 chapters.
  • Page 14 Chapter 12. Service Data Bulletins This chapter allows you to store your upcoming service data bulletins. Related User Documentation For detailed operating instructions beyond what is included in this manual, refer to the Clarus 500 GC User’s Guide, Part No. 0993-6625A.

  • Page 15: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Clarus GC 500 Service Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Normal text is used to provide information and instructions. text refers to text that is displayed on the screen. Bold text, for exampl refers to keys on the PC keyboard. '...

  • Page 16: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    European Union Industrial Environment The 230 V/50 Hz. Clarus GC has been manufactured for use in the European Union and is intended for the industrial environment. The instrument is to be connected to a mains power network supplied from a high or medium-voltage transformer dedicated for the supply of an installation feeding a manufacturing or similar plant.
  • Page 17 Clarus GC 500 Service Manual Warning Signs on the Instrument Alternating current. Protective conductor terminal. Off position of the main power source. On position of the main power source. Warning, hot surface Warning, risk of electric shock.
  • Page 18 Introduction Warning (refer to accompanying documents). Label locations on instrument...
  • Page 19 Please consult all manuals supplied with the Clarus 500 GC and accessories before you start working with the instrument. Carefully read the safety information in this chapter and in the other manuals supplied.

  • Page 20: Environmental Conditions

    WARNING The following precautions must be observed when using the Clarus 500 GC: • Be sure that the power line voltage of the Clarus 500 GC corresponds to the voltage used in your laboratory. • Never remove the side panels of the Clarus 500 GC without shutting down the instrument and disconnecting the instrument power cord from line power.

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