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  • Page 1 Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 2 It calls attention to an or implied, with regard to this manual operating procedure, practice, © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2020 and any information contained herein, or the like that, if not correctly including but not limited to the implied...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation for Bag Version Gas Sample Selector Shipping kit information (bag version) Site preparation Procedure Installation for Cylinder Version Gas Sample Selector Shipping kit information (cylinder version) Site Preparation Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 4 Replace gas filter for bag version Replace gas filter for cylinder version Sampling mode Purge mode Sweep mode Consumables and parts Troubleshooting Error list for troubleshooting Chromatographic symptoms Restriction and leak check Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 5 If this manual is not in your native language, or if you have problems understanding the text, contact your Agilent office for assistance. Agilent cannot accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by misunderstanding of the information in this manual. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Indicates hazardous voltages. Indicates earth (ground) terminal. Indicates potential explosion hazard. Indicates electrostatic discharge hazard. Indicates a hazard. See the Agilent GC user documentation for the item labeled. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 7 Manufacturing date. Power symbol indicates On/Off. The apparatus is not completely disconnected from the main supply when the power swich is in the Off position. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 8: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Substituting parts or performing any unauthorized modification to the instrument may result in a safety hazard. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 9: General Safety Precautions

    Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 10 The customer should not attempt to replace the fuses in the Power Supply. • Damage can result if the Power Supply is stored under unfavorable conditions for prolonged periods (for example, subject to heat, water, and so forth). Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 11 Do not place the Sample Selector behind the GC. Be careful when disconnecting WA RNING the connection with the GC. During cool-down cycles, the GC emits hot exhaust which can cause burns. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 12: Shipping Instructions

    Do not use compressed air to clean. Disposal Instructions Disposal of the Gas Sample Selector must be carried out in accordance with all (environmental) regulations applicable in your country. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 13: Intended Use

    Agilent product user guides, or use of the products in violation of applicable laws, rules or regulations. Recycling the Product For recycling, contact your local Agilent sales office. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 14 Safety Information Recycling the Product Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Principle of Operation This chapter describes the working theory of the Agilent G3451A Gas Sample Selector, the sample selector capabilities, some of the important features of the system and the hardware components. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    The Gas Sample Selector has two available options: • Bag Version Gas Sample Selector • Cylinder Version Gas Sample Selector Both versions support up to eight channels on both the 8890 and 8860 GCs. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Gas Sample Selector Bag Version

    Sample position indicator lights Power button Figure 1 Gas Sample Selector bag version, front view. Table 1 LED state indicator light guide Light color Indication Error Green Ready Yellow Not ready Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Introduction Gas Sample Selector bag version Figure 2 Gas Sample Selector bag version, side view with cover closed. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Introduction Gas Sample Selector bag version Figure 3 Gas Sample Selector bag version, side view with cover opened. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 20 3.8 bar Power (55 psi) connection (24 VDC, 90 W) Purge gas, air/N 25 bar MAX USB COM (363 psi) connection Figure 4 Gas Sample Selector bag version, rear view. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Gas Sample Selector Cylinder Version

    Power button Figure 5 Gas Sample Selector cylinder version, front view without cylinders. Table 2 LED state indicator light guide Light color Indication Error Green Ready Yellow Not ready Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Introduction Gas Sample Selector cylinder version Figure 6 Gas Sample Selector cylinder version, side view without cylinders. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Introduction Gas Sample Selector cylinder version Figure 7 Gas Sample Selector cylinder version, front view with cylinders. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 24 Introduction Gas Sample Selector cylinder version Figure 8 Gas Sample Selector cylinder version, side view with cylinders. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Power 3.8 bar connection (55 psi) (24 VDC, 90 W) Purge gas, air/N USB COM 25 bar MAX connection (363 psi) Figure 9 Gas Sample Selector cylinder version, rear view. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Firmware 2.2 and Driver 3.4 or later version is Firmware 2.2 and Driver 3.4 or later version is required. required. Control w/o Software 8890/8860 Local UI/GC Browser UI 8890/8860 Local UI/ GC Browser UI Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Sample Connections Connected to the quick connect with 1/4-inch Connected to the rubber tube with ID 1/8-inch female NPT to 1/4-inch. Sequence Running Supported Supported GC Supported 8890, 8860 8890, 8860 Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Principle Of Operation

    Sample Bag #5 Filter Vent Sample Bag #6 Filter Sample Bag #7 Filter Needle Valve 2 Sample Bag #8 Filter Actuator Gas Figure 10 Selector flow diagram for the bag version. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Needle Valve 2 Cylinder #8 Filter Actuator Gas Figure 11 Selector flow diagram for the cylinder version. The selector also includes automated valves used when purging the system (SV1 and SV2). Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Introduction Principle of Operation Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Installation Before You Begin Installation for Bag Version Gas Sample Selector Installation for Cylinder Version Gas Sample Selector Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 32: Before You Begin

    Installation Before You Begin Before You Begin The Selector requires an Agilent 8890 or 8860 GC that meets the following requirements: • Firmware version 2.2 or later. • Agilent GC Driver version 3.4 or later. • A Gas Sampling Valve accessory is installed.

  • Page 33: Installation For Bag Version Gas Sample Selector

    Ferrule, SS for fitting 1/16 inch, 10/pk 0100-1525 UNION, SS 1/16 inch CP740585 Bulkhead Union 0100-1488 Ferrule 1/8-inch-TBG-DIA SST 0100-0057 1/8 inch Nut, SST G3541-90000 Selector Safety and Installation Manual Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 34: Site Preparation

    Compressed air supply, terminating in a 1/8-inch male Swagelok connector (for valve actuation) at 380 kPa (55 psi). • Purge gas supply, nitrogen, air, or helium, terminating in a 1/8-inch male Swagelok connector. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 35: Procedure

    Installation Procedure Tools required • 7/16-inch wrench • 1/4-inch wrench Procedure 1 Place the bag version Selector on the left side of the gas chromatograph. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 36 2 Remove any caps from the fittings on the back of the Selector. 3 Connect the GC sampling valve output/vent to the fitting labeled GC & Selector on the back of the Selector. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 37 Installation Procedure 4 Using a wrench, tighten the connection with a 1/4 turn. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 38 Installation Procedure 5 Connect the fitting labeled Selector & GC to the input of the GC sampling valve. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 39 7 Connect the purge gas to the Purge Gas fitting on the back of the Selector. Set the source supply to a pressure suitable to surge the Selector (no higher than 2,500 kPa, or 363 psi). Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 40 Backpressure in the vent line can unbalance the sampling system and affect repeatability. Handle sample gas exhaust in accordance with all laboratory and local safety guidelines. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 41 USB connector on the GC. 11 Connect the Selector power adapter to the Power connector on the back of the Selector, and then to the power outlet. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 42 Installation Procedure 12 Turn on the Selector. 13 Turn on the GC. 14 Connect sample bags to the Selector. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 43: Installation For Cylinder Version Gas Sample Selector

    Clip II Fixture G3440-20035 Tube 1/16 inch 0.031 inch × 1,000 mm CP86757 SCR-SKT Button-HD T-20 M4X.7 8 SST Zn 0460-3131 Tape-industrial 12 mm-WD PTFE White 8121-3103 USB cable Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 44 (p/n G3541-68037) (continued) Part Number Description Units 0100-1525 UNION, SS 1/16 inch G3541-90000 Selector Safety and Installation Manual Figure 15 Shipping kit contents for the cylinder version Gas Sample Selector. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 45: Site Preparation

    For the Swagelok quick connectors, the following are recommended: NOTE • 1/4-inch Swagelok NPT female connector, Swagelok part number SS-400-71-4 • Swagelok part number SS-QTM2A-B-4PM (Male) • Swagelok part number SS-QTM2-D-4PM (Male) Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 46: Procedure

    Procedure 1 Place the cylinder version selector on the left side of the gas chromatograph. 2 Remove any caps from the fittings on the back of the Selector. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 47 Installation Procedure 3 Connect the fitting labeled Selector & GC to the input of the GC sampling valve. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 48 5 Connect the purge gas to the Purge Gas fitting on the back of the Selector. Set the source supply to a pressure suitable to surge the Selector (no higher than 2,500 kPa, or 363 psi). Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 49 Do not use liquid leak detection fluid on the vent line or allow liquid to enter the C AUTI ON vent line. Liquid and condensation in the vent line can cause backpressure and can be pulled into the Selector and damage the instrument. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 50 Installation Procedure 8 Wrap the Swagelok male connector with PTFE tape for two turns, then thread it into female connector on the sample selector at each cylinder position. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 51 Installation Procedure 9 Connect the USB cable from the Selector USB COM connector to the GC. Use either USB connector on the GC. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...
  • Page 52 10 Connect the Selector power adapter to Power connector on the back of the Selector, and then to the power outlet. 11 Turn on the Selector. 12 Turn on the GC. 13 Install any additional sample cylinders as desired. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 Safety and Installation Manual...

  • Page 53: Operation

    Operation Method Parameters Selector Work Flow Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Method Parameters

    Interface (BUI), or the Data System Adapter (DSA). Building a method Go to the Method screen, choose Selector, and enter analysis parameters for Load Time, Equilibration Time, and Purge Time. Figure 16 Method screen for the LUI. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Operation Building a method Figure 17 Method screen for the BUI. Figure 18 Method screen for the DSA. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 56 Purge Time… at: After the injection starts, and after the delay for the time entered in the at field, the Selector will purge the GC sample loop with the purge gas for the specified number of minutes. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Programing A Sequence

    To use the Selector in a sequence: 1 Create or open a sequence table. 2 For each sequence step, set the Injector Source to Selector. Examples are shown for BUI and DSA. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Operation Programing a sequence 3 For the Vial position choose the sample bag or cylinder position, 1 - 8. Example shown for BUI. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Selector Work Flow

    Selector as the injection source. 4 Run the sequence. 5 Remove the samples from the selector. 6 Use a maintenance mode as needed to purge the Selector of residual sample. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Operation Selector Work Flow Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Maintenance Replace gas filter for bag version Tools required • 1/4-inch open-ended wrench • 7/16-inch open-ended wrench Procedure 1 Use a 1/4-inch wrench to loosen the pagoda connector. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 63 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replace gas filter for bag version 2 Manually remove the pagoda connector. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 64 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replace gas filter for bag version 3 Use two wrenches, 1/4-inch and 7/16-inch, to disassemble the pagoda connector. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 65 WA RNING the 1/4-inch wrench to tighten it to the Selector. Using a wrench directly might wear out the screw thread and ultimately cause gas leakage, which is NOT reversible. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Replace Gas Filter For Cylinder Version

    Replace gas filter for cylinder version Replace gas filter for cylinder version Tools required • 1/16-inch open-ended wrench • 7/16-inch open-ended wrench Procedure 1 Use 1/16-inch wrench to loosen the connection to upper tubing. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Replace gas filter for cylinder version 2 Use 7/16-inch wrench to loosen the cap of the filter kit. 3 Manually remove the cap, be patient as the screw thread is quite long. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replace gas filter for cylinder version 4 Take out the filter and remove the plastic housing. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Replace gas filter for cylinder version 5 Replace the filter. (Agilent advises replacement of the filter at regular intervals. Filter P/N: G3541-67002). 6 To reassemble the pagoda connector, perform step 4 back to step Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Sampling Mode

    • GC Valve 1 – OFF Sample Gas • Sample Valve – ON Purge Gas • Purge Valve – OFF Carrier Gas • Pump – ON Figure 19 Sampling mode for bag version. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 71 1 Connect the gas bag or cylinder to the selector. 2 Choose the connection position. 3 Turn on the Sampling Mode. 4 Turn on the gas bag or gas cylinder switch. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Purge Mode

    • GC Valve 1 – OFF Sample Gas • Sample Valve – OFF Purge Gas • Purge Valve – ON Carrier Gas • Pump – OFF Figure 21 Purge mode (maintenance) for bag version. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 73 • GC Valve 1 – OFF Sample Gas • Sample Valve – OFF Purge Gas • Purge Valve – ON Carrier Gas Figure 22 Purge mode (maintenance) for cylinder version. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Sweep Mode

    • GC Valve 1 – OFF Sample Gas • Sample Valve – ON Purge Gas • Purge Valve – ON Carrier Gas • Pump – OFF Figure 23 Sweep mode (maintenance) for bag version. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 75 • GC Valve 1 – OFF Sample Gas • Sample Valve – ON Purge Gas • Purge Valve – ON Carrier Gas Figure 24 Sweep mode (maintenance) for cylinder version. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Consumables And Parts

    Figure 25 Bag pagoda with filter, assembled. Figure 26 Bag pagoda with filter, disassembled. Table 6 Bag pagoda with filter parts list Part Number Description 315-1017 Frit 1/8-in-DIA 10u-Pore 1mm-THK SST 0905-0151 O-Ring 2-002 Fluorocarbon BLK Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 77 Figure 28 Cylinder filter kit, disassembled. Table 7 Cylinder filter kit parts list Part Number Description G3541-20003 Cylinder Filter Cap G3541-67002 Filter with Sealing Gasket Cylinder G3541-20002 Cylinder Filter Housing Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    5 V power detection is not good Selector failed memory read Read eeprom error Selector sample loading Hang up the instrument in 'pre-run' state until sample loading completed Selector system busy Selector system busy Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Chromatographic Symptoms

    (See Restriction and leak check on page 82). 6 If no issues were found from step1 to step 5, refer to the GC troubleshooting manual to screen the GC system. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 80 3 Check if needle valve fitting on the back of the Selector is tightly closed. 4 Check the sample pressure of the cylinder and make sure it has a pressure of at least 1 bar. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 81 74). 5 Clean or change the filters. (See Replace gas filter for cylinder version page 66). 6 Refer to the GC troubleshooting manual to screen the GC system. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Restriction And Leak Check

    3 Connect a flow meter to the current pagoda port. 4 Run the Purge mode in the Maintenance tab for corresponding position. Check if there is flow in the flow meter. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 83 Maintenance tab for the corresponding position (0.5 to 1 minute is suggested). f Observe and record the displayed pressure of the secondary pressure reducing valve at that time. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
  • Page 84 Maintenance tab. 12 Check if there is a flow from purge gas fitting on the back of the Selector by using a flow meter. If so, contact Agilent for further support. Agilent Gas Sample Selector for 8860 and 8890 User Manual...
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  • Page 86  Agilent Technologies 2020 First Edition, December 2020 *G3541-90001* G3541-90001...

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