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221-79077 GC-2014 (Preparation Model for RoHS) Service Manual Read the service manual thoroughly before you use the product. Keep this service manual for future reference.
Product Warranty Thank you for purchasing this product. Shimadzu provides the following warranty for this product. 1. Period Please contact your Shimadzu representative for information about the period of this warranty. 2. Description If a product/part failure occurs for reasons attributable to Shimadzu during the warranty period, Shimadzu will repair or replace the product/part free of charge.
Maintenance parts for this product will be available for a period of seven (7) years after the product is discontinued. Thereafter, such parts may cease to be available. If Shimadzu receives notice of the discontinuation of units or parts, the necessary quantity for the above period is immediately calculated and secured. However, such units or parts may cease to be available within seven years after the discontinuation of the product, depending on individual manufacturer conditions and on changes in the quantity required.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or other property damage. NOTE Indicates information provided to facilitate efficient operation of the equipment or clarify the subject matter. GC-2014 Service Manual...
1.4.1 Purity ......................... 8 1.4.2 Supply Pressure ....................8 1.5 Work Related Precautions ..............8 Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014........9 2.1 Configuration Diagrams for GC-2014 Series ........9 2.1.1 GC-2014A......................9 2.1.2 GC-2014AF ..................... 10 2.1.3 GC-2014AFsc....................11 2.1.4 GC-2014AFSPL....................11 2.1.5 GC-2014AT......................
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4.4 Packed Dual Injector................. 49 Chapter 5 Detector Unit............51 5.1 TCD ....................51 5.1.1 DET HEATER ASSY, FT.................. 52 5.2 FID ....................53 5.2.1 DET HEATER ASSY, F ..................54 5.3 ECD ....................55 5.4 FPD....................57 5.5 FTD-2014C ..................59 GC-2014 Service Manual...
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Table of Contents 5.6 FTD-2014..................62 Chapter 6 Maintenance Parts List ........65 6.1 Consumables..................65 GC-2014 Main Unit····························································································· 65 FID-2014 Single·································································································· 65 FPD-2014 ··········································································································· 65 FTD-2014 Capillary ···························································································· 65 FTD-2014 Packed ······························································································ 66 6.2 Maintenance Parts ................67 GC-2014 Main Unit····························································································· 67 FID-2014 Single··································································································...
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8.9 Init. for Shipment................87 Chapter 9 Appendix.............89 9.1 GC-2014 Update Software Instruction Manual........89 1. Overview ........................ 89 2. Using Flush ROM Update..................89 3. Updating the GC-2014................... 89 9.2 Changes from the Previous GC-2014 Model ........91 GC-2014 Service Manual...
(1) Changes in the ambient temperature during operation must be kept to a minimum. (2) The instrument must not be directly exposed to the airstream emanating from heating or cooling equipment. (3) The instrument must not be exposed to direct sunlight. (4) Vibrations must be kept to a minimum. GC-2014 Service Manual...
Additional temperature-control block (e.g., INJ) 150 VA or 200 VA (dual FID and TCD only) NOTE The instrument will not attain its performance specifications if the power-supply voltage is unstable or if the power-supply capacity is insufficient. GC-2014 Service Manual...
1 psi = 6.89 kPa NOTE For precautions on handling high-pressure gas cylinders and using hydrogen gas, refer to the instruction manual for the GC-2014 main unit. 1.5 Work Related Precautions CAUTION Do not make direct contact with the injection unit or detector when they are hot.
Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014 2.2.3 Structure Diagram 2 POWER UNIT, 2014+, 100 V (100-V system) S221-48460-42 POWER UNIT, 2014+, 230 V (200-V system) S221-48460-49 FILTER, SUPF-EX30-ER-6 PCB DET I/F, GC2014+ S075-00179-03 (100-V system) S221-75120-41 FILTER, SUPF-EX20-ER-6 S075-00179-02 (200-V system)
Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014 2.2.4 Structure Diagram 3 MOTOR ASSY S221-73248-41 MOTOR ASSY, 115 S221-73248-42 MOTOR ASSY, 230 S221-73248-48 2.2.5 PT Sensor and Thermocouple Silicon glass tube Top of the element PT SENSOR ASSY+ (S221-43695-41) The top of the element must face front.
Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014 2.2.8 Fan Fit the fan (P/N S221-73600) to the motor shaft, attaching it at a position 5 mm 1 mm from the back. In this configuration, fasten the fan with the set screw included with the fan.
Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014 2.3 Electric Circuits 2.3.1 Block Diagram Controller for detectors Power unit CPU unit, GC-2014+ Flat cable 34P Note: One AFC can be mounted to one odd-numbered slot and one even-numbered slot. The AFCs are recognized as CAR1 and CAR2 in order of increasing slot number.
Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014 2.3.2 Function of Each Board CPU Unit, GC-2014 Central processor Power Unit This unit detects the temperature of the oven, detector, and injection port, and regulates the temperature of each part by controlling the heater current. It also controls the CRG, high speed cooling unit, and AOC power switching.
Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014 2.3.3 Power Unit: Functional Block Diagram CRG, AOC, and high Oven, DET, INJ speed cooling unit Temperature Heater control Power ON/OFF detection for each part A/D conversion SSR control SSR control Power unit Output to CPU...
Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014 2.3.5 PCB Key Assembly: Functional Block Diagram The key is pressed. Voltage Key signal conversion PCB key ASSY The CPU performs detection Window signal Contrast adjustment at regular intervals. CPU unit Fig. 2.3.4 PCB Key Assembly: Functional Block Diagram...
Chapter 2 Configuration of GC-2014 2.3.6 List of Controllers Name of Detector Name of Controller S221-70041-41 TCD-2014+ Controller FID, Single S221-46520-42 FID-2014 Controller AF, FTD, Auxiliary FID: FID, Dual S221-70040-41 FID-2014 Controller DUAL+ AF, ATF, AF/SPL, ATF/SPL: S221-75032-41 ECD-2014, Controller, 100...
3PC RUBBER PLUG, INJECTION PORT, SILICONE MAINTENANCE S221-09864-18 2PC PIPE, MF-MM17, 2 180 PIPE, PG-MF-MF ASSY S221-19503-08 RESISTANCE TUBE, AIR, GC-8AF MAINTENANCE S221-41410-91 1PC PIPE, M5-MF ASSY PIPE, PG-MF-MF-MMASS S201-48557-25 2PC PIPE, MN2W-MM2W MARK BAND H MARK BAND A GC-2014 Service Manual...
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Chapter 3 Gas-Flow Controller resistance tube: (26) Insert with rubber plug for port (27). Air resistance tube: (32) Insert with rubber plug for port (27). Air resistance tube: (32) Insert with rubber plug for port (27). GC-2014 Service Manual...
S201-30219 4PC SOCKET RUBBER PLUG, INJECTION PORT, S221-47435 SILICONE MAINTENANCE S221-09864-18 2PC PIPE, MF-MM17, 2 180 PIPE, PG-MF-MF ASSY S221-19503-08 RESISTANCE TUBE, AIR, GC-8AF MAINTENANCE S201-48557-25 2PC PIPE, MN2W-MM2W MARK BAND H MARK BAND A GC-2014 Service Manual...
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Chapter 3 Gas-Flow Controller resistance tube Inlet: Side with red mark Air resistance tube Air resistance tube: (32) Insert with rubber plug for port (27). GC-2014 Service Manual...
2PC PIPE, MF-MM17, 2 180 PIPE, PG-MF-MF ASSY S221-19503-08 RESISTANCE TUBE, AIR, GC-8AF MAINTENANCE S221-41410-91 2PC PIPE, M5-MF ASSY PIPE, PG-MF-MF-MMASS S221-70720-02 1PC FPD, RESISTANCE TUBE S201-48557-25 2PC PIPE, MN2W-MM2W MARK BAND H MARK BAND A GC-2014 Service Manual...
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Chapter 3 Gas-Flow Controller resistance tube: (26) Insert with rubber plug for port (27). Air resistance tube: (32) Insert with rubber plug for port (27). GC-2014 Service Manual...
18 mm). Insert the heater in the heater block, with the orientation shown below, until it hits the bottom. To prevent short-circuiting of the lead wires, bend them at points 1 to 2 mm from the bottom while pressing them so as not to apply stress to the heater insulator. GC-2014 Service Manual...
Parts List for FID-2014 CELL ASSY, S221-70090-91 Part Name Quantity S221-70630-91 FID-2014 CELL BASE ASSY 11-1 S221-70298-91 BASE UNIT, ASSY, FID 11-2 S221-70162-92 NOZZLE ASSY, PACKED 11-3 S221-47146-92 HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRODE, FID-2014 S221-47659-92 COLLECTOR ASSY, FID, 600MM S221-41847-93 FILAMENT ASSY, 180MM GC-2014 Service Manual...
Chapter 5 Detector Unit 5.6 FTD-2014 GC-2014 Service Manual...
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DET, SINGLE, UPPER COVER RETAINER PLATE, DET, SINGLE LOCK RING, DET, SINGLE DET, SINGLE, BLOCK, UPPER DET, SINGLE, BLOCK, LOWER S020-46534 SCREW, SUS, SEMS, P3, M36 SCREW, SUS, SEMS, P4, M325 S020-46542 SCREW, SUS, SEMS, P3, M330 GC-2014 Service Manual...
Chapter 6 Maintenance Parts List The main maintenance parts for the GC-2014 (Preparation Model for RoHS) are as follows. Note: Compatibility (: Parts for the Preparation Model for RoHS can be used with conventional models; : An adapter is provided; : Incompatible) 6.1 Consumables...
N BELLOW VALVE, 2K S221-18150-91 N BELLOW VALVE 2K, WITH S221-41511-41 S221-41511-91 RESISTANCE S221-70483-91 SOLENOID VALVE ASSY For FID, FPD flow controller For conversion from S221-73356-91 HYDROGEN TUBE ADAPTER right-hand thread to left-hand thread GC-2014 Service Manual...
3,000 to 6,000. If the offset value is well outside this range, perform offset calibration. (The method is described in the GC-2014 instruction manual.) If the gain value is well outside this range, obtain the correct value from Shimadzu Corporation's Quality Assurance Department.
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3,000 to 6,000. If the offset value is well outside this range, perform offset calibration. (The method is described in the GC-2014 instruction manual.) If the gain value is well outside this range, obtain the correct value from Shimadzu Corporation's Quality Assurance Department.
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3,000 to 6,000. If the offset value is well outside this range, perform offset calibration. (The method is described in the GC-2014 instruction manual.) If the gain value is well outside this range, obtain the correct value from Shimadzu Corporation's Quality Assurance Department.
7,000 to 12,000. If the offset value is well outside this range, perform offset calibration. (The method is described in the GC-2014 instruction manual.) If the gain value is well outside this range, obtain the correct value from Shimadzu Corporation's Quality Assurance Department.
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3,000 to 6,000. If the offset value is well outside this range, perform offset calibration. (The method is described in the GC-2014 instruction manual.) If the gain value is well outside this range, obtain the correct value from Shimadzu Corporation's Quality Assurance Department.
3,000 to 10,000. If the offset value is well outside this range, perform offset calibration. (The method is described in the GC-2014 instruction manual.) If the gain value is well outside this range, obtain the correct value from Shimadzu Corporation's Quality Assurance Department.
After removing the igniter, clean the metal portion of the collector in a liquid such as hexane. (Refer to 4.11.2 Maintenance The collector is dirty. Procedures in the Operation Manual for details on mounting and removing the collector.) The H flowrate is fluctuating. Replace the APC. GC-2014 Service Manual...
C-R8A and to "PC" in the case of GCsolution. Specify the setting in accordance with the Chromatopac The analog signal-type setting is incorrect (in the used. (Refer to 2.2 Outputting Analog Signals to the case of analog output). Chromatopac in the Instruction Manual.) GC-2014 Service Manual...
2. Chromatopac is not started by GCSTART when the Chromatopac signal cable is used. Cause Countermeasure The channel started by the link device code in Set the channel started to ON. [Configuration settings] is not ON. GC-2014 Service Manual...
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4. The baseline fluctuates when ready status is entered after sample injection. Cause Countermeasure Either set [Zero at Ready] to OFF in [Other [Zero at Ready] is ON. configuration settings] or program so that ready status is not entered during analysis. GC-2014 Service Manual...
"Check the value set for No. XXXX with the ID window" issued from our Quality Assurance Department. It is planned that this window will be used for remote maintenance in the future. GC-2014 Service Manual...
PrimOfs (pf6)..Performs offset calibration of the primary pressure sensor (pressure of supply to GC-2014). When performing offset calibration, be sure to remove the GC-2014's carrier-gas supply piping from the GC-2014. Normally, the value should be in the range 32,000 to 33,000.
ROM wrt pf5: BASE, INJECTION UNIT A ASSY 8.3 Flow Adjust (AUX APC) Note: There is no display for AUX APCs that have not been installed. Default value Default value Default value pf4: ROM wrt pf5: Offset GC-2014 Service Manual...
Note: The display items vary with the unit. With the GC-2014, the time for which the temperature sensor has been used at a temperature of 300 C or higher is calculated. As a rough guide, a warning is issued after approx.
The type of character can be changed using the pf2 and pf3 keys. The pf2 key is used to switch between alphabetical and numerical characters, and the pf3 key is used to switch between upper and lower case. GC-2014 Service Manual...
The letter that appears before "S/N" can be used to ascertain the attached/removed status of the corresponding part. A: Attached R: Removed If all the information cannot be displayed together, the window can be scrolled. The pf3 key is enabled when Chromatopac is connected. GC-2014 Service Manual...
After replacing the column-oven fan or the LCD unit, reset the corresponding operation time. pf2: Pressing [Reset] clears the counter at the cursor position. 8.9 Init. for Shipment This window is used only when being shipped from the factory. CAUTION Do not use this window. GC-2014 Service Manual...
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9.1 GC-2014 Update Software Instruction Manual 1. Overview The Flush ROM Update software is used to update the GC-2014. Be careful, as this is completely different from the update method to date using "ktx". With Flush ROM Update, you can select the connection COM port.
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Chapter 9 Appendix 3.3 GC-2014 Settings (Transmission Rate Settings and Update Settings) Turn OFF the GC-2014. Press and hold the HELP key and SET key while turning it ON again. The [GC-2014 Boot Loader << Boot menu >>] menu will be displayed.
Chapter 9 Appendix 9.2 Changes from the Previous GC-2014 Model 1. Nameplate Changes Preparation Model for RoHS Non-RoHS Compliant Model 2. Changes to GC Chassis Cooling Port Shape and Finger Guard Duct shape change (square octagonal) Back panel changes...
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7. Motor Changes (In common with the 2010Plus) Changes to the motor fastening method (Floating mount abolished, close to 2025) Preparation Model for RoHS Non-RoHS Compliant Model 8. Flap Size Changes in Accordance With Expanded Intake/Exhaust Port for Oven Interior GC-2014 Service Manual...
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Chapter 9 Appendix 9. Flap Shaft Attachment Parts Changed: Supply/Exhaust Oven Back Panel (Same as 2025) Preparation Model for RoHS Non-RoHS Compliant Model 10. Abolished Fastening of Flap Return Spring with Tape GC-2014 Service Manual...
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