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GC-2010 Plus
Gas Chromatograph
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 221-40803 GC-2010 Plus Gas Chromatograph INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
  • Page 2 ©2009 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 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions The GC-2010 Plus Gas Chromatograph is a qualitative and quantitative analysis system. Review the following precautions for safe operation. Use the system only for its intended purpose. Follow the procedures described in this Instruction Manual.
  • Page 4 System WARNING labels System WARNING labels WARNING DO NOT TOUCH High temperature injection ports, detectors and upper cover. Fire Danger of fire. Do not put anything on the top cover. Warning label WARNING DO NOT TOUCH The rear panel may be hot and can cause burn. Warning label WARNING WARNING WHEN USING HYDROGEN...
  • Page 5 WARNING HOT AIR EXHAUST Keep temperature sensitive materials away from opening. Warning label WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE Disconnect power cable before removing cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning label...
  • Page 6 1.Connect gas lines correctly. Do not connect the hydrogen line to the air inlet, or hydrogen will leak excessively. To prevent an improper connection, the GC-2010 Plus is equipped with a right-handed thread at the air inlet joint and a left-handed thread at the hydrogen inlet joint.
  • Page 7 Follow these procedures in the event of an emergency (If an abnormality is detected in the GC- 2010 Plus gas chromatograph, for example). Before using the system again after an emergency, inspect the system. Contact your Shimadzu repre- sentative if necessary.
  • Page 8 0.15 mm thick. Shimazu has measured the airborne mineral fiber levels of the GC-2010 Plus when used under normal operating conditions and confirmed that they are well below the concentrations allowed by Japanese dust level regulations.
  • Page 9 WEEE Mark Contact Shimadzu service representative when the equipment has reached the end of its life. They will advise you regarding the equipment take-back. With your co-operation we are aiming to reduce contamination from waste electronic and electrical equipment and preserve natural resource through re-use and recycling.
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Flow Line Diagram ........... 35 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 12 Analysis ..............66 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 13 Screen description ............100 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 14 Setting the detector ............151 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 15 PF menu ..............196 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 16 Parameter list ............. . . 225 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 17 Parameter list ............. . . 272 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 18 Inspection/maintenance ............304 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 19 Key Function List ..........327 　Index GC-2010 Plus...
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  • Page 21: Overview

    1 Overview System Features The GC-2010 Plus is a state-of-the-art, advanced gas chromatograph which embraces the con- cepts of flexibility, user-friendliness, and security. It meets and exceeds user demands for high performance, advanced (functionality), high reliability, and high productivity. These concepts are illustrated by the following features, which include high processing speed and digitized signals.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    : Split/Splitless injection Range of temperature : Up to 450 °C Temperature setting : 0.1 °C increments WBI-2010 Plus Injection unit : Direct injection Range of temperature : Up to 450 °C Temperature setting : 0.1 °C increments GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 23: Detector

    , S: 10 ○ Flame thermionic detector (FTD) Range of temperature : Up to 450 °C Minimum detection : N: 0.1 pgN/s, P: 0.03 pgP/s Dynamic range : 10 1.2.5 Auxiliary heated zone AUX3 to AUX5 : Available (optional) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 24: Carrier Gas Flow Control Unit

    : 515 (W) × 440 (H) × 530 (D) mm Dimensions (mm) Weight : 30 kg (standard model with FID detector) Power supply : 100 VAC (standard model with FID detector), 1800 VA, 50/60 Hz 230 VAC (standard model with FID detector), 2600 VA, 50/60 Hz GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 25: Installation

    2 Installation Shipment Verification This unit consists of the following parts. Verify that all items are present. GC-2010 Plus main body Quick reference (Part Number 221-40805) Instruction manual CD-ROM (Part Number 221-40801-91) Standard accessories Type Description Part No. Qty' 086-03003 Wrench 6 ×...
  • Page 26 TCD accessories (only for models with TCD) Description Part No. Qty' Ferrule adjuster (for TCD) 221-48610-01 CAUTION label TCD-2010 221-42741 Card case, A6 038-03055 Fig. 2.1.1 　 Standard Accessories Refer to AOC-20 instruction manual for the parts list of the auto injector AOC-20i. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 27: Component Description

    　 HIGH TEMPERATURE Danger of burns. Keep the column oven door closed when the oven is at high temperature. Keep the injection port cover on when making manual injections. GC-2010 Plus Door latch Fig. 2.2.1 　 Name Description Column oven door Pull the latch on the lower right to open the door.
  • Page 28 Attaches the column to the injection port. (close-up ① ). Column connection (detector side) Attaches the column to the detector (close-up ② ). Install the capillary column here. (Attaches to the top of Column hanger the oven (close-up ③ ). GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 29 2 Installation 2.2 Component description Close-up 1 (injection port side) Close-up 2 (detector side) Capillary column Graphite ferrule Column nut Injection port column nut Column nut (with split) Close-up 3 (column hanger) GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 30 Do not touch the back of the GC near the exhaust. HIGH PRESSURE GAS Frequently check gas flow lines for leaks. In particular, accumulations of hydrogen gas can cause an explosion. 14-6 14-5 14-4 14-3 14-2 14-1 Fig. 2.2.3 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 31 Fiber optic cable connector Inputs the Ready signal to the gas chromatograph and outputs 14-6 Start out/Ready in connector the start signal from the gas chromatograph. ∗ Only for units with AOC-20i. NOTE The symbol indicates the functional ground terminal. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 32 Lift up this cover to remove it. Keep the cover closed during INJ/DET cover operation. Carrier and detector gas controller Houses AFC, APC and manual flow controller. cover Open and lift up this cover to remove it. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 33: Installation Site

    Do not use a cell phone near a detector (especially TCD or FTD). 2.3.5 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 34: Rear Clearance

    Hot air is exhausted from the back vent. Do not place flammable matelials near the exhaust. Minimum 500mm Minimum 100mm Depth 530mm GC-2010 Plus Hight 440mm Width 515mm Fig. 2.3.1 　 2.3.6 Rear clearance Hot air is vented at the back of the unit when the column oven cools. Consider the following during installation: •...

  • Page 35: Moving The Gc

    2 Installation 　 Moving the GC The GC-2010 Plus weighs approximately 30 kg (For a single FID model). Two people must carry the GC; one on the left, and one on the right. CAUTION Move the GC carefully so it does not get bumped or jarred.

  • Page 36: Power Supply And Wiring

    The power cable of the 230 V model uses a plug. Fig. 2.5.1 　 Plug CAUTION Be careful to wire the plug correctly, as outlined on the next page to avoid damage to the unit or supply fuse. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 37 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 (ºC) Fig. 2.5.3 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 38 Allowing the GC to dry after transport. CAUTION GC-2010 Plus may get wet from humidity in some transport condi- tions. In such case “drying-out” is necessary to avoid a short circuit at the heater in the injection port or the detector.

  • Page 39: Gas Supply Plumbing

    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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 40 GC in order to remove any impurities. The filter's removal ability eventually wears off. The filter requires periodical maintenance service because a filter saturated with impurities contaminates the GC. When finished with the gas, tighten the main valve of the cylinder immediately. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 41 1.Connect gas lines correctly. Hydrogen is released into the room if the tubing is accidentally connected to the air inlet. To prevent an improper connection, the GC-2010 Plus is equipped with a right-handed thread at the air inlet joint and a left-handed thread at the hydrogen inlet joint.
  • Page 42 (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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 43 Fig. 2.6.2 　 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. 2.6.3 　 Tightening the joints GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 44 2.6 Gas supply plumbing Tubing between the gas cylinder and gas chromatograph Gas filter <option> GC-2010 Plus cylinder Fig. 2.6.4 　 Tubing between the gas cylinder and gas chromatograph Use tubing with a 3 mm O.D. and 2 mm I.D. between the gas cylinder and gas chromatograph.
  • Page 45 Carrier gas Fig. 2.6.6 　 When Carrier gas and Makeup gas are identical <Ex 2> When Carrier gas and Makeup gas are different Hydrogen Carrier gas Make-up gas Fig. 2.6.7 　 When Carrier gas and Makeup gas are different GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 46 Fig. 2.6.8 　 Leak detecting fluid CAUTION Do not use the leak detecting fluid nor soapy water for gas leak check on the connections above the carrier and detector gas controllers (AFC/APC). The drips may damage the controller. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 47: Connecting External Device Cables

    Input “OPEN TRS 8” on the C-R8A keyboard, and press the ENTER key to open the transmission port and start transmission. (The detector signal is not transmitted from the GC-2010 Plus to the C-R8A) • Connection to the personal computer To use GC solution, get GC-2010 Plus transmission parameters to “LEVEL3”, “115200 bps”.
  • Page 48 Connect the 4-PIN signal cable to the connector (Ch1 or Ch2) on the rear panel. The START signal between the GC and Chromatopac is communicated through this signal cable. Therefore, there is no need to connect the START OUT terminals on the GC or the Chromatopac. Fig. 2.7.2 　 Connecting the Chromatopac signal cable GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 49 (for analog signal), the signal type is set to “Linear” on the screen of the [DET] key. The calibration is not necessary. This is the same when the C-R8A/C-R7A/C-R7A plus is connected with the optional analog cable (linear, P/N 221-47251). GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 50 Turning the AOC power on and off When using the AOC-20i with the GC-2010 Plus, the AOC power is turned on and off along with the GC power. However, for units with the AOC-20 power supply installed in the GC- 2010 Plus, turn the AOC-20, which is specified for an analytical flow line, on and off from the AOC parameter screen, accessed from the [OPTION] key.
  • Page 51 Installing the AOC-20s (1) Installation the autosampler carousel bracket. Use four M4 screws to attach the carousel bracket to the top left of the GC-2010 Plus. NOTE Eight holes are available. Use four holes which are marked as in Fig. 2.7.4.
  • Page 52 EVENT92 Pin No.4 yellow COM Pin No.5 blue NC Conducted to Pin No. 4 COM at EVENT-92 Pin No.6 black NO Conducted to Pin No. 4 COM at EVENT92 OPTION Pin No.7 brown (GROUND) Pin No.8 gray (GROUND) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 53: Afc, Apc

    The AFC (Advanced Flow Controller) is an electronic flow controller which sets and controls carrier gas pressures and flow rates based on entered parameters. The APC (Advanced Pressure Controller) is an electronic flow controller for controlling detector gas pressures. The AUX APC can control the gas pressure of other optional devices. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 54: Definition Of Terms

    3.3.1) Column flow rate The column flow rate in the GC-2010 Plus gas chromatograph indicates the volume flow rate inside the column converted at the atmospheric pressure and the room temperature, which corresponds to the flow rate measured at room temperature by a flow meter connected to the column outlet.

  • Page 55: Flow Line Diagram

    3 AFC, APC 　 Flow Line Diagram Fig. 3.3.1 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 56: Afc And Apc Control

    Regardless of the Control mode, the ESC controls the column inlet pressure and the TFC controls the total flow rate as shown in Fig. 3.4.1. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 57 Column inner diameter : 0.30 mm Column length : 25.0 m Film thickness : 0.50 µm Carrier gas : He Split ratio : 40 = 66.9 ml/min / 1.67 ml/min (split flow rate)(column flow rate) Fig. 3.4.1 　 Split control GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 58: Split Mode: "Splitless" (Afc)

    Valve “b” is controlled so that the value of sensor “a” remains constant. Column inner diameter : 0.32 mm Column length : 25.0 m Film thickness : 0.50 µm Carrier gas : He Fig. 3.4.2 　 Splitless control (during sampling time) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 59: Split Mode: "Direct

    (Total Flow Controller) Flow rate 7 ml/min CARRIER IN sensor (GC rear) 3 ml/min 3 ml/min Pressure sensor PURGE VENT Control mode “PRESS” or “VEROCITY” Pressure sensor (Septum Purge Controller) Detector Column oven 4 ml/min Fig. 3.4.3 　 Direct Control GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 60: Control By Apc

    For example, for a flow rate of 400 ml/min of air, the pressure is controlled and set to approximately 61 kPa based on the pressure-flow rate characteristics of air stored in the memory of the GC-2010 Plus. (Refer to Fig.
  • Page 61 3 AFC, APC 3.4 AFC and APC control Pressure (kPa) Fig. 3.4.6 　 Makeup gas (FID) Pressure (kPa) Fig. 3.4.7 　 Makeup gas (TCD) Pressure (kPa) Fig. 3.4.8 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 62: Afc And Apc Control Ranges

    0 to 1,200 ml. (Refer to Figs. 3.5.1 and 3.5.2.) However, these values are instrument specifications, valid when the primary pressure supplied to the GC-2010 Plus is 980 kPa. The allowable pressure and flow rate settings are limited by the primary pressure, as shown in Fig.3.5.1, Fig.3.5.2.
  • Page 63 APC cannot control the flow. Air (detector = FID) : 0 to 1,000 ml/min (detector = FID) : 0 to 100 ml/min Makeup gas (detector = FID) : 0 to 100 ml/min Makeup gas (detector = TCD) : 0 to 20 ml/min GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 64: Afc And Apc Offset Calibration

    (5) Press the PF2 key. The message “Zero Calibration Start” appears at the bottom of the monitor. Approximately 10 seconds later, the message “Zero calibration completed” appears. Calibration of the AFC is complete. (6) Return the “Start GC” setting to its original status. NOTE Refer to “5 Basic Key Operation” Fig. 3.6.1 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 65 Press the PF2 key. The message “Zero calibration Start” appears at the bottom of the monitor. Approximately 10 seconds later, the message “Zero calibration completeds” appears. Calibration of the APC is complete. (6) Return the “Start GC” setting to its original status. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 66 3 AFC, APC 3.6 AFC and APC Offset Calibration Fig. 3.6.3 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 67: Installing The Column

    Analytical conditions, as well as the analytes, determine the column selection. Column vary in length, polarity, film thickness, and inner diameter. The GC-2010 Plus is designed to be used only with capillary columns. For using packed columns, contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 68: Location Of Heated Zones

    The capillary column can be installed in the following heated zones. Injection port 6−8 (Normally installed in 7) If 8 is selected, an auto injector cannot be installed. Detector 1−4 (Normally installed in 4) Top view Fig. 4.2.1 　 Location of heated zones GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 69: Installing The Column Hanger

    Squeeze the top of the hanger in order to insert in the slots. When one hanger is installed, insert it in the back slots. Install two hangers in both the front and back slots. The second hanger is optional. Column hanger Fig. 4.3.1 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 70: Proper Placement Of Graphite Ferrules

    (3) Because graphite may be present on the column end, the column must be clipped as shown below. (a) Clip the column so it is flush with the and of the jig. Clip the column here Fig. 4.4.4 　 (b) The edge of the cut must be completely straight. Fig. 4.4.5 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 71: Positioning The Graphite Ferrule

    Split/Splitless Injection port column insertion length 69 mm When the splitless 50 mm analysis is performed using the wide bore column 34 mm 15 mm Graphite ferrule Capillary column Fig. 4.4.7 　 Attaching position of graphite ferrule GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 72: Installing And Removing The Capillary Column

    [FLOW] key, and select [Off] (PF menu) to turn off carrier gas flow. When the column inlet pressure decreases to 0 kpa, it is safe to remove the column. Remove the capillary column by reversing the procedures described in “1. Installing the capillary column”. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 73: Basic Key Operation

    Numeric Inputs numeric values. ENTER keys OPTION • – HELP key Explains currently ENTER Validates input or HELP ENTER displayed items. selection. CE key CE key Clears a numeric input or error. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 74: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 75: Screen

    Actual (current) values are highlighted, while set values are underlined. The actual value blinks when it is NOT READY (the actual value has not reached the set value). When the values are equal (READY state), the actual value stops blinking. Actual values Set values Fig. 5.1.2 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 76: Status Indicators

    One of the gas control lines is not ready. Alternatively, the system is waiting for restoration. (Gas saver AOC link, Gas saver auto on or Splitless auto off) Yellow Pressure/flow rate program is finished, and default values are Blinking being set. An error related to gas control has occurred. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 77: 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. 5.2.1 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 78: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 79: Moving The Cursor

    ” and “ ” use the [ ] and [ keys to change the selection. For example, these keys change the Split mode setting in the following order: SPLIT → SPLITLESS → DIRECT → SPLIT. Fig. 5.3.3 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 80: 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. 5.3.4 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 81: 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. 5.3.5 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 82 ＆ → ％ → ＄ → ＃ → ／ → ＊ → － → ＋ → ， → ． → (blank) → ＆ → ・ ・ ・ － Numeric mode Press the [0] to [9] keys to input numbers “0” to “9”. Press the [-] and [ ・ ] keys to toggle the symbols. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 83: Getting Help

    Fig. 5.4.2 　 Linked screen 5.4.2 PF menu PF menu Description Return Returns to the screen displayed before [HELP] key was pressed. Display Displays the explanation on item at the cursor position. Back Returns to the previous screen. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 84 5 Basic Key Operation 5.4 Getting Help This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 85: Analysis Flow Chart

    When all parameters reach their respective setup values, the STATUS indicator light becomes green and the system is ready for analysis. The default zero parameter, “Zero at Ready” zeroes the detector sig- nal when the GC is ready. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 86: Analysis

    (Example) keep the plunger in the syringe. How to hold a syringe Do not bend the plunger when holding when injection the syringe in this position. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 87 Switch to a more polar column if necessary. Installing the analysis column Install the column as described in sections 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5. Use a box nut on the injection port side. Use a column nut on the detector side. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 88 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 89 The injection port septum and the glass insert are required to be inspected and replaced periodically. The GC-2010 Plus probides a function which counts the number of injections. When the number of injections exceeds the limit, you are prompted to perform maintenance.
  • Page 90 ・ If dual injections are normally perfomed, but single injections are being done, place the auto injectors on both 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-2010 Plus...

  • 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 state On state GC-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 93: Pf Menu

    This operation cannot be cancelled so wait until INJ maintenance becomes enabled. When cancellation is necessary, turn off the power after the column temperature has lowered. Turning off the power when the column temperature is high may deteriorate the column because carrier gas supply is cut off. GC-2010 Plus...

  • 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. Fig. 7.2.1 　 Setting the clean up parameters GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 95: Parameter List

    Each type of detector requires different flow rates of make up gas. AUX APC PRESS Range: 0.0−970.0 kPa, Default: 100.0 kPa Sets the AUX APC pressure for the clean up method. This item is only valid when an AUX APC has been installed. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 96 3.5.1.), Default: 50.0 ml/min Set the final flow rate for the total flow rate clean up program. CLEAN UP TIME Range: 0.00−9999.99 min, Default: 0.00 min Sets the final flow rate hold time for the clean up program. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 97: Pf Menu

    Displayed only while GC is in system ON state. 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-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 99: Parameter List

    • In the case of a 60 m high-polar column and a 20 cm/sec linear velocity (dead time 300 sec.): At least 10 min. • 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-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 102 7 Starting and Stopping the GC [SYSTEM] 7.4 Specifying the Stop Procedures NOTE When the GC is in the system Off state, the fan automatically stops based on the selection of the Fan “16.6.11 Other Settings” “16.6 GC Configuration” Stop Temp. Refer to GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 103: Setting The Analytical Parameters And File Management

    One injection port and up to two detectors can be included in an analytical flow line. Temperatures are not controlled, and gases are not supplied, to components which are not part of the analytical flow line. Fig. 8.1.1 　 [SET] key main screen GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 104: Parameter List

    Set the septum purge flow rate. SAMPLING TIME Range: 0.00−9999.99 min, Default: 1.00 min Sets the sampling time for splitless analysis. The sampling time indicates the period of time after analysis starts until the split flow line is opened. GC-2010 Plus...
  • 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-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 107: File Management

    ―― 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-2010 Plus...

  • 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 “5.3.5 Changing item names” for more information.. Fig. 8.2.3 　 Renaming a file GC-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...

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

    (1-4) to which the component belongs. Press [Enter] to validate the selection. If more than one injection port is specified for an analytical flow line, the most recent selec- tion applies. Fig. 8.3.1 　 Line configuration setup screen GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 111 Select the SPL and the FID for line 1. In this case, only the temperature of the SPL and the FID will be controlled. Carrier gas and detector gas will be supplied. Fig. 8.3.2 　 Line configuration (Example 1) GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 112 SPL and the FID for line 1, and the WBI and TCD for line 2. Fig. 8.3.3 　 Line configuration (Example 2) (3) When using a single column connected to two detectors: Fig. 8.3.4 　 Line configuration (Example 3) GC-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 114 8 Setting the Analytical Parameters and File Management 8.4 Changing Items Displayed with [Customiz] This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 115: Monitoring The Gc

    Fig. 9.1.1 　 [MONIT] key main screen Detector status The ignition status of an FID or FPD detector can be confirmed on the Monitor Screen. For a FID: Flame = On Flame = Off Fig. 9.1.2 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 116 Keys to move along the time axis : Moves the chromatogram in the + direction. • TION : Moves the chromatogram in the - direction. ENTER GC-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...

  • 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 120: Zero Point Adjustment

    Fig. 9.4.2 　 Zero free adjustment NOTE Zero point adjustments are only valid for the currently displayed detector. To adjusts the zero point for another detector, first switch to its display by pressing [Chng Line] (PF menu), then execute the adjust- ment. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 121: 10 Starting And Stopping Analysis

    Flush the syringe with sample 3 to 5 times using the following procedure. (1) Place the syringe into the sample. Pull the plunger to aspirate approsimately 10 µl of sample. (2) Expel the sample into the liquid waste container. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 122: Starting The Analysis

    Any pre-set programs execute prior to the start of the analysis programs. Any pre-run programs execute prior to the start of the analysis programs or transmission of the start signal to the data processing unit. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 123: Terminating The Analysis

    Press the GC [START] key or the PC [STOP] key to start both units. However, each unit must be stopped individually. Stopping one unit does not affect the other. However, the end of a batch sequence signals both units to stop. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 124 10 Starting and Stopping Analysis 10.2 Terminating the Analysis This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2010 Plus...

  • 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 initial temperature portion. This facilitates program edits when only the initial temperature needs to be changed. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 126: Parameter List

    • Oven temperature setting value 50 deg • Program running When the GC is in the system Off state, the fan automatically stops based on the selection of the Fan “16.6.11 Other Settings” “16.6 GC Configuration” Stop Temp. Refer to GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 127: Temperature Programs

    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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 128 5 min Initial 1st stage temperature Fig. 11.2.1 　 Temperature program (Example 1) 2-ramp temperature program (5 min) /min (2 min) /min (2 min) 3 min Initial 1st stage 2nd stage temperature Fig. 11.2.2 　 Temperature program (Example 2) GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 129 High power oven Up to 350 °C 0−50 °C/min °C/min (230 V) Up to 450 °C 0−30 °C/min Differ from the room −250−0 Cooling temperature or the °C/min oven temperature. Fig. 11.2.4 　 Example of column oven temperature increase/decrease curve GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 130 11 Creating an Oven Temperature Program 11.2 Temperature Programs This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 131: 12 Injection Port

    Split/spitless injection port Splitless injection system Glass insert for splitless/WBI Direct injection system Direct injection port Glass insert for splitless/WBI On-column injection system Adapter for on-column On-column injection port Programmed temperature Glass insert for PTV vaporization injection system GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 132: Glass Insert And Packing Requirements

    For splitless analysis, place the wool at the bottom of the glass insert. The recommended position of silica wool for each insert is shown below. 25 mm Silica wool 5.5mm For split analysis For splitless/WBI analysis Fig. 12.2.1 　 Silica wool position for split and splitless inserts (AOC-20i) GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 133 Notes for servicing the injection unit or replacing columns Changing the pressure on the inlet abruptly may move the silica wool to a different position. Make sure not to replace the septum or remove the column when the inlet is under pressure. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 134: Removing And Inserting The Glass Insert

    (1) Hold the septum nut and remove the glass insert nut from the injection port. Lift the septum nut straight up and move it out of the way. Septum nut Glass insert nut Injection port Fig. 12.3.2 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 135 If the O-ring has become fixed, turn the O-ring using tweezers and then lift the glass insert. Do not forcibly lift the glass insert with the O-ring fixed because it may break the glass. Tweezers Glass insert O-ring Fig. 12.3.3 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 136 Tighten the injection port nut securely. Ensure that the graphite O-ring is the correct size for the glass inset. 3 mm O-ring For split analysis For splitless/WBI analysis Fig. 12.3.4 　 Attaching graphite and fluoride rubber O-ring GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 137 1/3~1/2 turn with wrench. Septum nut Glass insert nut Injection port Fig. 12.3.5 　 NOTE The position of the injection port components is shown below. Injection port Carrier Stopper Split Right Purge Front Septum nut Fig. 12.3.6 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 138 (10) Set the Split mode to “Direct” and Control mode to “Press” (from the [FLOW] key main screen). (11) Set the inlet pressure to 150 kPa and set the purge flow to 500 ml/min. Press [On/Off] (PF menu) to start AFC control. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 139 3.5 kPa in 10 minutes. If it does, a leak exists. (16) If there are no leaks, restore the connections and operational status of the GC-2010 Plus. Resolving leaks If the leak test procedure reveals the presence of an injection port leak, use the following procedure to resolve the problem.

  • Page 140: Removing And Installing The Septum

    Removing the septum when the injection port is under pressure causes an abrupt pressure shift which can change the position of the glass wool in the insert. (2) Remove the septum nut, and take out the needle guide and septum. Septum nut Needle guide Septum Top of Injection port Fig. 12.4.1 　 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 141 12.4 Removing and installing the septum NOTE Septum nut for the SPL of the GC-2010 Plus has a “P” mark. Do not mix up the nut with the septum nut for the WBI-2010 Plus or the injection port of the GC-2010.

  • Page 142: Split/Splitless Injection System

    “3.4 AFC and APC control”.) PURGE PURGE PURGE VENT PURGE VENT CARRIER CARRIER Control Control Control Control SPLIT SPLIT SPLIT VENT SPLIT VENT Close Control Capillary column Capillary column (a) During sampling time (b) After sampling time Fig. 12.5.2 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 143: Setting The Temperature With [Inj] Key

    Setting the temperature with [INJ] key 12.5.1.1 Screen description Press the [INJ] key to display the main screen shown in Fig. 12.5.3 and to set the temperature of the injection port. Fig. 12.5.3 　 [INJ] key main screen GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 144 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 145: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 146 When the injection mode is set to “DIRECT” PRESS: Controls the system so that the column inlet pressure remains constant. VELOCITY: Controls the system so that the linear velocity remains constant. FLOW: Controls the system so that the flow rate remains constant. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 147 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 148: Setting Column Parameters

    Fig. 12.5.5 　 Column setup screen 12.5.3.2 Parameter list COLUMN I.D. Range: 0.01−6.00 mm, Default: 0.32 mm COLUMN LENGTH Range: 0.1−250.0 m, Default: 25.0 m FILM THICKESS Range: 0.00−300.00 µm, Default: 0.50 µm NOTE Set these parameter values carefully to avoid calculation errors. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 149: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 150: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 151 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. 12.5.8 　 Pressure program example GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 152: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 153 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. 12.5.10 　 Flow rate program example GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 154: Split Ratio Program

    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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 155 ,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. 12.5.12 　 Example of split ratio program GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 156: Septum Purge

    12.5.8.1 Screen description Select [Purge] (PF menu) from the [FLOW] key main screen to display the septum purge screen shown in Fig. 12.5.13. A program can contain up to 7 ramps. Fig. 12.5.13 　 Septum purge setup screen GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 157 PF menu 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. ―― On/Off Set On for septum purge flow. ―― GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 158: High Pressure Injection Splitter Mode And Back Flush

    For using the Back Flush mode, a back flush element* (optional) is necessary. For details, refer to the instruction manual of back flush element. *P/N: 221-72484-92 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 159 Auto : Immediately sets the column inlet pressure for high pressure injection. When analysis is finished and the GC returns to the ready state, the column inlet pressure automatically increases. HIGH PRESS INJECTION MODE = On HIGH PRESS INJECTION MODE = Auto GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 160 ・To return the column inlet pressure to the set initial pressure value when the set final pressure level is kept because no AOC used is used or for other reasons, press [Restore] (PF menu) in the [SYSTEM] Key main screen. When this function is ON, PF3, which usually serves for [Clean Up], serves for [Restore]. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 161: Direct Injection System

    Thus, S/N ratio may not necessary be higher even when peak area is greater in some analysis conditions. PURGE PURGE VENT Control CARRIER Control Capillary column Fig. 12.6.1 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 162: Setting The Temperature

    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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 163: Setting The Flow Rate

    When the control mode is set to a selection other than “FLOW,” the parameters are displayed but cannot be specified. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 164 970 kPa or less. 3 It is normal that primary pressures displayed on the screen for each injection port have approximately 10 kPa variation when two or more injection ports are mounted. (The displayed values are only rough indications.) GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 165 Offset 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 166: Setting The Flow Rate Parameters

    30 cm/s is recommended. 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. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 167 : 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. 12.7.2 　 GC-2010 Plus...
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  • Page 169: 13 Detector

    Common GC detectors are listed below. ・ Hydrogen flame ionization detector (FID) ・ Thermal conductivity detector (TCD) ・ Electron capture detector (ECD) (option) ・ Flame thermionic detector (FTD) (option) ・ Flame photometric detector (FPD) (option) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 170: Hydrogen Flame Ionization Detector (Fid)

    Because the ion current obtained by the FID as described above is very low, it is amplified by an amplifier and then output to a Chromatopac or personal computer as a proper voltage. Amplifier Fig. 13.2.1 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 171: Setting The Detector

    Selection: 4 ms/5 ms/10 ms/20 ms/50 ms/100 ms/200 ms/500 ms/1 s/2 s, Default: 200 ms This constant affects the processing of the detector signal. As the time constant increases, noise as well as the peak height are reduced. But the peak width becomes wider. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 172 R8A/C-R7A/CR-7A plus. When connecting the GC to a 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. In case of “Linear”, the Chromatopac does not need the wide range calibra- tion. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 173 Press [Start GC] (PF menu). ([SYSTEM] key main screen) GC control starts. The FID ignites once it has reached the set temperature. The baseline should indicate whether ignition was successful. The message “Ignition finished.” appears, and the ignition is completed. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 174 When the ignition fails initially, ignition sequence is reattempted. If the ignition is successful in the reattempted sequence, the message “Ignition finished (retried)” appears. If the ignition sequences are failed five times, the message “DET#n ignition failed” appears and the ignition sequence finishes. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 175 The cover of FID detector should be raised and set up using tweezers for prevention of a scald in case of maintenance and inspection. Put down the cover on its side using tweezers in case of analysis. Cover GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 176: Setting The Detector Gas Flows

    Refer to “OPTIMAL FLOW” “13.2.3.2 Parameter list”, and check whether the flow rate of each detector gas is set correctly. If not, set it to the correct value. Fig. 13.2.3 　 Setting the detector gas flows GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 177 13.2.3.4 controlled by a program. 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 178 “12.5.6 Creating a Flow rate program”. A 7 ramp program can be set. Set the program for hydro- gen and air the same way. Press the appropriate PF menu to set the programs. Fig. 13.2.4 　 Detector gas program GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 179 Air Prog Displays the setup screen of the flow rate program for air. ―― Del Line Deletes a line at the current cursor position. ―― Ins Line Inserts a line in line at the current cursor position. ―― GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 180: Thermal Conductivity Detector (Tcd)

    The filament temperature changes affect its resistance; the resistance is measured and produces a peak. A reference filament also exists, where only carrier gas flows, to eliminate background resis- tance fluctions. Fig. 13.3.1 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 181: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 182 10 minutes. Ensure that the carrier gas flows out frow the detector vent before setting the current. CAUTION To avoid broken filaments and poor performance, set the current below the valves indicated by the curves below. Fig. 13.3.3 　 Maximum operating current GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 183 When connecting the GC to a C-R8A/C-R7A/C-R7A plus for the first time, or replacing the Chromatopac, set the detector signal output to “Off” and perform the wide range calibration. (For the wide range calibration procedure, refer to “2.7 Connecting external device cables”.) GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 184 Sets the makeup gas flow rate supplied from the reference cell to the Det Gas 13.3.3 sample cell. Toggles to the setup screeen of another detector. Next Det ―― The [DET] key can also be used to switch screens. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 185: Setting The Detector Gas Flows

    Refer to “OPTIMAL FLOW” “13.3.3.2 Parameter list”, and check whether the flow rate of each detector gas is set correctly. If not, set it to the correct value. Fig. 13.3.4 　 Setting the detector gas flows GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 186 Therfore, the makeup gas contin- Stop Seq ―― ues to flow, until the detector temperature drops to a specified valve. The default valve is 50 °C Performs offset calibration of APC sensor. Offset This calibration improves the reproducibility of results. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 187 Press [Program] (PF menu) from [Det Gas] (PF menu) to display the Detector Make up screen shown in Fig. 13.3.5. Here, set a flow rate program for detector gas. A 7 ramp program can be set. Fig. 13.3.5 　 Detector gas program GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 188 13.3.3.6 PF menu 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. ―― GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 189: Filter Signal Time Constant

    For example, if the half width of a FID 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. 13.4.1 　 Relationship between time constant and S/N ratio (FID) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 190: Setting The Output Signals

    Detector signals are transferred through an RS-232C cable (for digital signals, only when a personal computer are used) and the chromatopac signal cable (for analog signals). GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 191: Background Compensation

    On the [DET] key main screen, set “BACKGROUND SIG. COMP.” from “No” to “Buff 1” (or “Buff 2”) the same selectio from in “BACKGRND SAVE”. (5) Analysis Make an injection, and press the [START] key to execute analysis. The background compensation is in efffect. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 192 Initial temperature60 °C （2 min）Split ratio1 : 50 Program rate20 °C/minCurrent52 mA Final temperature220 °CATTEN2 Injection port temperature250 °CSPEED10 mm/min TCD temperature250 °C Fig. 13.5.2 　 Example of programmed analysis without compensation Fig. 13.5.3 　 Example of programmed analysis with compensation GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 193: Detector Signal Subtraction

    One flow line is used as a reference and the other flow line receives the sample injection. Acquiring signals from each detector at the same time and calculating the difference between them provides stable baselines. GC-2010 Plus...
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  • Page 195: 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 to chromatopac. Selects diagnosis items and determines setup values used for diagnostic Diag Param 14.1.3 reference. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 196: Diagnosis Parameters

    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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 197: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 198 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 199: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 200: Stopping/Exiting The Diagnosis

    When the diagnosis is stopped, diagnosis results up to that time are dis- played. Details When the diagnosis ends, the diagnosis results of all items are displayed. 14.1.9 Press [Print] (PF menu) to print out the displayed diagnosis results to a Chromatopac. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 201: Diagnosis Results

    Once the power is turned off, the diagnosis results are cleared. Fig. 14.1.5 　 Diagnosis results 14.1.10 PF menu list Reference PF menu Description section Print Prints out the results of the diagnosis to a Chromatopac. ―― GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 202 ROOM TEMPERATURE Check the operation range. ATMOSPHERIC PRESS Check the operation range. Increase supply pressure to the GC. GAS PRIMARY PRESS For example, adjust the regulator. DETECTOR IGNITION Refer to “19 Troubleshooting”. ANY OTHER ITEM Contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 203: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 204: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 205: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 206 On the analysis log main screen, use the cursor to select a log item with “∗” on the right and press the [ENTER] key to display the screen shown in Fig. 14.2.4. The screen provides details about an alarm or warning which was issued during the analysis. Fig. 14.2.4 　 Details screen GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 207: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 208: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 209: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 210: Analysis Counter

    Use the analysis counter to set the replacement timing of the septum, and the glass insert, when the counter exeeds the limit, an error message is displayed. 14.3.1 Screen description Select “3. ANALYSIS COUNTER” from the [DIAG] key main screen to display the screen shown in Fig. 14.3.1. Fig. 14.3.1 　 Analysis counter screen GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 211: Parameter List

    Check the analysis counter and threshold value prior to analysis. Reset the analysis counter after the replacement. 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 212: Coolant Consumption Counter

    If the coolant consumption exceeds the time limit specified (setting to warn), a warning message is displayed. 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 213: Parameter List

    CRG. Set the warning time according to the analysis conditions. It is necessary to count the time for the actual analysis condition once. 14.4.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Reset Resets the Use counter. ―― GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 214: 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 215: Test Procedure

    If the analytical condition need to be changed for the installation test, change the parameters after loading. (5) Make an injection, then verify whether the data has been acquired correctly. (6) When analysis finishes, press [Unload] (PF menu) to return the analytical conditions to their former status. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 216: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 217: 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 the User's Manual for AOC-20 and the User’s Manual for AOC-20 Dual Injection System.

  • Page 218: Parameter List

    This item is displayed on the main parameter setup screen when a dual injector is used. Select “Yes” to operate the sub AOC with same parameters as those of the main AOC. AOC POWER Selection: On/Off, Default: On Turns the AOC power on and off (built-in GC-2010 Plus power supply). GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 219: Pf Menu

    AOC is set to “Use” in [Sampler] (PF menu). Print Prints the parameters on the Chromatopac. ―― Toggles amoung these screens, in order: AOC parameters → AUX temper- Next ―― ature → AUX APC → CRG. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 220: Aoc Priority Analysis

    ・ When an auto sampler corousel is installed, No. 1−150 (maximum; for 1.5 mL vial) No. 1−96 (maximum; for 4.0 mL vial) 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 221: Pf Menu

    ―― 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 222: Other Aoc Parameter

    Range: 0−22 mm, Default: 0 mm Set the syringe height when it moves down during sample injection (moves syringe up from default). MULTI-INJ Range: 1−99, Default: 1 Set the number of times to inject same sample for each analysis. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 223: Pf Menu

    Set the aspiration volume during sample wash and pumping. RACK POSITION Range: 0−2, Default: 1 Set the auto injector 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 224: Auto-Sampler Carousel And Other Optional Parameters

    15.1.12 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section When “Use of the Sub AOC” is set “Use”, [Alloc](PF menu) is displayed. Alloc For details, refer to “3.4 Division of Sample” in AOC-20 Dual Injection ―― System User’s Manual. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 225: Setting Aux Temperature

    Prints each temperature through a Chromatopac. 17.1 Toggles the screen among AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX NEXT ―― APC → CRG screens in this order. On/Off Displays a sub screen to set a used unit to On. 15.2.4 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 226: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 227: Setting The Aux Apc Parameters

    [NEXT] (PF menu) until the AUX APC screen, show in fig. 15.3.1, appears. The [NEXT] (PF menu) key toggles among the AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX APC → CRG screens, in that order. Fig. 15.3.1 　 AUX APC main screen GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 228: Parameter List

    Set APC to be used to “On”. Default value is “On”. ―― Performs offset calibration of APC sensor to improve the reproducibility of Offset results. Toggles among AOC parameters →AUX temperature →AUX APC → CRG Next ―― screens, in that order. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 229: Setting A Program

    (PF menu). This opens the flow rate program screen. For the program setting procedure, refer to “12.5.5 Pressure program” “12.5.6 Creating a Flow rate program”. A program can contain up to 7 ramps of pressure or flow rate increase/decrease. Fig. 15.3.2 　 APC pressure program setup GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 230: Using Restrictor Tubing

    The resistance is calculated according to this formula: 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 ×10 NOTE length (m) Resistance valves greater than 10 can not be calculated. The resistance of the restrictor should be smaller than 10 , when the “CONTROL MODE” of AUX APC is FLOW. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 231: Setting The Crg Parameters

    GC cannnot become ready. When turning off the CRG, ensure that the temperature valve is set properly. “16.6.11 Other Settings” To set the time of the CRG for the column over (COL CRG) auto off, refer to “16.6 GC Configuration” GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 232: Parameter List

    When using valve control only, set “VALVE” to “On” and set “CRG” to “Not Use”. 15.4.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Next Toggles among the AOC parameters → AUX temperature → AUX APC → ―― CRG screens, inthat order. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 233: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 234: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 235: Editing A Time Schedule

    16.1.5 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Creates a new time schedule. This menu does not appear when 100 lines 16.1.6 of the schedule is used. Del Line Deletes a schedule line at the current cursor position. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 236: Creating A New 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 237: Parameters Available In The Time Scheduler

    Starts clean up program after reaching ready state, or starts it Clean Up start immediately. Starts Pre-Run program after reaching ready state, or starts it Pre-Run program immediately. GC Start/Stop Sets start/stop of gas chromatograph. Set the parameter to input event No. Other (Refer to “17.4 Event No.”.) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 238: Changing Schedule Parameters

    • 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 239: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 240: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 241: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 242: Batch Schedule

    Use the batch schedule to continuously and automatically perform analyses. A batch is useful for switching methods automatically during the analyses. NOTE GCsolution uses the batch schedule function to control the GC-2010 Plus. When GCsolution is used, do not change the settings for batch schedule. 16.2.1 Screen description Select “2.

  • Page 243: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 244: Creating A New Batch Schedule (For Single Injector)

    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 (for single injector) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 245: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 246: Pf Menu List

    Set an item using the [ △ ] and [ ▽ ] keys and [ENTER] key. When [Finish] (PF menu) becomes available and the items have been set, press [Finish] to validate the schedule. The dual injector parameters are the same as the single injector parameters. Fig. 16.2.3 　 New batch schedule screen (for dual injector) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 247: Editing A Batch Schedule

    [ENTER] key. Then 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 248: Batch Processing Setup Example

    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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 249 End vial No.: 78 2. GC file No.: FILE2 3. Data processing file No.: Ch 2, FILE0 4. Number of injections: 1 Sample type: Standard 5. Slope test: Off Clean up: On 6. The batch is set up. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 250: Time Program

    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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 251: Creating A New Time Program

    PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Finish Validates and saves the time program. ―― Prev Page Returns to previous setup screen. ―― Next Page Moves to next item. ―― Cancel Cancels the time program being created. ―― GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 252: Time Program Parameters

    Switch point Relay V93−94 Point A or B On/Off point Event 1−16 On or Off Relay Oven Exhaust Fan On or Off Cooling Fan On or Off AC On/Off CRG INJ On or Off CRG Colum On or Off GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 253: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 254: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 255 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 256: Pre-Run Program

    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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 257: Creating A New Pre-Run Program

    Turn detector controller on/off. 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. For details about the event No., refer to “17.4 Event No.” GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 258: Pre-Run Program Set Up 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 259: Direct Operation

    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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 260: Gc Configuration

    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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 261: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 262: Setting The Maximum Temperature Limits

    AUX3, AUX4 and AUX5 need the AUX temperature control unit (P/N 221-48458-91). 16.6.4.3 PF menu list Reference PF menu Description chapter Protect Protection against contamination ―― Selection: Yes/No, Default: Yes When “Yes” is selected, the Detector temperature setting value must be bigger than the Oven temperature setting value. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 263: Setting Transmission Parameters

    “STOP BIT” and “PARITY” can be set when “PROTOCOL” is set to “None” or “LEVEL1” or “LEVEL2”. Set to “EVEN” in case of connecting a Chromatopac. NOTE Refer to “2.7 Connecting external device cables” 16.6.5.3 PF menu Reference PF menu Description section Apply Down loads the parameters immediately. ―― GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 264: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 265 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 266: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 267 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 signal to be output. The currently set channel No. is displayed. Fig. 16.6.8 　 Temperature control signal setup screen GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 268 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 269 Select [Sig. Ch] (PF menu), to set the gain and the offset for any signal other than defector signals (such as temperature or pressure). In addition, you can set the time constant and the zero adjustment of the signal for each channel. Fig. 16.6.12 　 Detector signal gain and offset screen GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 270: 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. 16.6.14 　 Name customization example GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 271 NAME CUSTOMIZATION”, and finally select “CARRIER NAME CUSTOMIZ”, to open the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.16. To change the names, refer to “5.3.5 Changing item names” in “5.3 Basic Key Operations”. Fig. 16.6.16 　 Carrier name setup screen GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 272 NAME CUSTOMIZATION”, and finally “RELAY NAME CUSTOMIZ”, to open the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.18. Only listed relays can be named To change the names, refer to “5.3.5 Changing item names” in “5.3 Basic Key Operations”. Fig. 16.6.18 　 Relay name setup screen GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 273: Setting The Link Device Code

    DEVICE CODE”, to open the screen shown in Fig. 16.6.19. Fig. 16.6.19 　 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 274: 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 thermometer from the gas chromatograph value with an offset value of “0”, input “-1” as the offset value. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 275: Other Settings

    Selection: kPa/bar/psi., Default: kPa Set the pressure units for display. Range (kPa = 1) Increase quantity 1/100 0.01 1/6.895 NOTE In the case that the presssure unit of “bar” or “psi” are used, pay attention to the following. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 276 INJ1/INJ2 PRIMARY PRESS Selection: 300−500 kPa/500−900 kPa/900−980 kPa, Default: 500−900 kPa Select the pressure range of the carrier gas cylinder. Example: If the gas cylinder pressure supplied to the GC-2010 Plus is 700 kPa, select “500−900 kPa”. 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”...
  • Page 277 10 - 120 (min): When the GC enters the READY state after the completion of analysis, the Split Vent will close to create the splitless state. When the READY state has lasted for the preset period of time, the Split Vent will automatically open and will remain open. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 278 50 °C. ALL: The Oven Fan will be turned off when both the column oven temperature drops below 50 °C and the temperature of heater ports such as the detector or sample injection port drops below 100 °C. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 279: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 280: Installation (Position)

    The head zone number of the TCD pre-heater (PRE-TCD) is “0”. The component type of installed Enter the heated zone number injectors and detectors is to specify the unit installation automatically determined. position in a number. (Refer Fig. 16.7.3.) Fig. 16.7.2 　 GC installation setup screen GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 281 Set “9” when a unit is installed in a position not shown in Fig. 16.7.3. Top view Fig. 16.7.3 　 Component installation location NOTE Changes are not in effect until the GC has been turned off and on. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 282: 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. The slot No. of an installed AFC is automatically recognized and displayed. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 283 Specify the detector heated zone where the flows controller tubing is connected. This assosiates the flow controller to a detector. TCD has two heated zones. (Upper row: PRE-TCD, Lower row: TCD) NOTE Changes are not in effect until the GC has been turned off and on. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 284: Initialization

    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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 285: 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 The calculated total power consumption of all heated zones is displayed. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 286: 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 inverse number. V x (Inverse number of measurement time) ml/min GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 287: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 288: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 289: Parameter Locking

    When the password is to required, “USE PASSWORD” “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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 290 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 291 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 292: 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 293: Printing

    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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 294 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 295 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 296 FID WIDE DET#2 DET#3 DET#4 CAR1 AFC+PU CAR2 CAR3 DET APC 1 APC(3Ch) DET APC 2 DET APC 3 DET APC 4 TEST RESULT Not Good - INJ1 Septum Counter - Threshold Count value Judgement Good Fig. 17.1.7 　 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 297: 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 10µl: 0 250 µl: 2 GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 298 When an autosampler carousel, the allowable vial No. range depend on the vial rack type and the number of racks. A value of 0 (default) indicates no sample number to be set. NOTE Command names marked with “ * ” cannot be set on the GC screen. Use the keys on the AOC-20i. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 299: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 300 In order to stop the program, input the current file No. Pre-Run program (STRT) 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-2010 Plus...

  • Page 301: 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-2010 Plus...
  • Page 302 Turns On DET #2 Air. Turns Off DET #2 Air. Turns On DET #3 makeup gas. Turns Off DET #3 makeup gas. Turns On DET #3 H2. Turns Off DET #3 H2. Turns On DET #3 Air. Turns Off DET #3 Air. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 303 Turns On APC15 flow controller. Turns Off APC15 flow controller. Turns On APC16 flow controller. Turns Off APC16 flow controller. Turns On APC17 flow controller. Turns Off APC17 flow controller. Turns On APC18 flow controller. Turns Off APC18 flow controller. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 304 17 Printing 17.4 Event No. This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 305: 18 Maintenance And Inspection

    221-48335-01 For splitless injection and direct injection technique Deactivated glass insert (For splitless) 221-48876-03 5 pcs with deactibated wool Glass insert (For residual solvent analy- 221-38107-01 sis kit) Silica wool (with 2 g) 201-48600 Packed in glass insert GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 306: Graphite Ferrule

    Jet, φ0.8 FID Collector 221-72322-91 Igniter 221-41847-93 Igniter for FID 18.1.8 Miscellaneous Part Name Filter (S) 221-73354-01 Filter (P) 221-73354-02 FPD detector Filter (Sn) 221-73354-03 Quartz cylinder 221-46552 FTD collector ASSY 221-45586-91 FTD detector FTD-2010 collector repair kit 221-49079-91 GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 307: Inspection And Maintenance Intervals

    Rinse or replace the igniter and the jet if ignition is not smooth, the flame often goes out dur- ing the analysis or no peaks are obtained. 18.2.8 Cleaning the Unit If the exterior unit surfaces become dirty, clean using a cloth with a neutral detergent. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 308: Inspection And Maintenance: Septum

    Lift up the entire INJ/DET cover, and remove it. Because the detector is hot when the flam is “On”, use tweezers or pliers to handle the detector cover. NOTE For “Maint INJ”, refer to “7 Starting and Stopping the GC [SYSTEM]”. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 309 Fig. 18.3.1 　 NOTE Septum nut for the SPL of the GC-2010 Plus has a “P” mark. Do not mix up the nut with the septum nut for the WBI-2010 Plus or the injection port of the GC-2010. Septum Nut for SPL Septum Nut for Others Fig.

  • Page 310: Inspection And Maintenance: O-Ring For Glass Insert

    Remove the auto injection if it exists. Lift up the entire INJ/DET cover, and remove it. Because the detector is hot, use tweezers or pliers to handle the detector cover. NOTE For “Maint INJ”, refer to “7 Starting and Stopping the GC [SYSTEM]”. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 311 Fig. 18.4.1 　 Attaching graphite and fluoride rubber O-ring (2) Graphite O-ring Insert the glass insert without O-ring in the injection port, place a graphite O-ring on it, and then tighten the glass insert nut. NOTE Use the correct graphite O-ring for the glass insert type. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 312 Around the injection port : replace O-ring of glass insert. • Split vent : replace blind plug seal. • Purge bent : replace blind plug seal. • Connection of column : replace graphite ferrules and column nut. • GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 313 When using snoop liquid for detecting leaks there is always a possibility that a part 　 of the liquid creeps into the pipings which in case of trace analysis can give ghost peaks which may interfere your peaks of interest. Then it is recommended to use a leak detector instead. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 314: Inspection And Maintenance: Glass Insert

    Loosen and remove the glass insert nut while holding the septum nut. Remove the septum nut assenbly by lifting it straight up and moving it to the side. The glass insert could break if the septum nut assenbly is not lifted straight up. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 315 Remove the O-ring before rising the glass insert with solvent. After cleaning, use a new O-ring. (1) Removing the silica wool. Septum fragments and other contaminants on the silica wool affect reproducibility. Ghost peaks may also be present. Push silica wool out using a thin, long wire. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 316 If the glass insert still cannot be cleaned, you can soak it in an aqueous solution of 1 N nitric acid for 7 to 8 hours, then wash, rinse and air dry as described above. Silica wool packing To repack the silica wool in the glass insert, see “12.2 Glass Insert and Packing Requirements”. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 317: Inspection And Maintenance: Graphite Ferrule

    Ghost peaks can be caused by a poorly made column inlet connection. Baseline drift can be caused by a poor connection at the column outlet (provided the column has been sufficiently conditioned). If a contaminated graphite ferrule is causing problems, condition the graphite ferrule using the procedure described below. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 318 Hold the graphite ferrule in the blue flame of a gas burner for 1 to 2 seconds until that it becomes red hot. CAUTION Do not get burned when holding the graphite ferrule. Graphite ferrule Fig. 18.6.2 　 Conditioning the graphite ferrule GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 319: Inspection And Maintenance: Capillary Column

    Do not exceed the maximum column temperature limit. (3) Setting the injection port temperature and the detector temperature Use the same temperatures normally set for analyses. Set the detector to a temperature approximately 30 °C higher than the column operating temperature. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 320 Verify the maximum column temperatures limit before use and conditioning. High temperatures can damage the column, particularly if oxygen is present in the colums. Use of an oxygen trap is recommended. Avoid rapid temperature increases, especially for polar columns. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 321: Inspection And Maintenance: Flow Controller

    1 CARRIER PURGE PURGE Carrier gas SPLIT SPLIT Injection port Column oven Capillary column Fig. 18.8.1 　 Filter locations (split/splitless) 1 CARRIER PURGE 2 PURGE Carrier gas Injection port Column oven Capillary column Fig. 18.8.2 　 Filter locations (WBI) GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 322: Inspection/Maintenance Cycle

    (5) Install the new trap. The tubing codes indicate they should be used to filter the following flow lines. 　 S ... Split flow line 　 P ... Septum purge flow line 　 C ... Carrier gas inlet flow line GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 323 　 Gas flow rate ... 10 to 20 mL/min 　 Temperature ... 300 °C 　 Time ... 3 to 4 hours (5) After regeneration, immediately reinstall the molecular sieve filter into the gas chromatograph so that it does not become contaminated. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 324: Inspection And Maintenance: Fid

    Loosen the igniter mounting screw shown in Fig. 18.9.1, and pull out the igniter in the direction indicated by arrow. When replacing the igniter, detach the cables at the connection. Install a new igniter by connecting the cable,inserting the igniter,and tightening the screw. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 325 , the column oven and detector automatically decreases. Press the [MONIT] key, and ensure that the temperature of the injection port, the detector and the column oven has dropped below 50 °C. Press the [FLOW] key, and select [Off] (PF menu). The inspection/maintenance can begin. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 326 Then pull the high voltage cable and its spring out horizontally as shown in Fig 18.9.4. High-voltage plate High-voltage cable Fig. 18.9.4 　 Removing the FID high voltage unit Removing the FID jet Remove the FID jet using a hexnut screwdriver. Fig. 18.9.5 　 Hexnut screwdriver (option, part No. 670-18800) GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 327 18.9 Inspection and Maintenance: FID Fig. 18.9.6 　 Removing the FID jet Installing the FID jet Tighten the FID jet securely using a hexnut screwdriver Hexnut screwdriver Fix here Fig. 18.9.7 　 Installing FID jet Reinstall other parts in reverse order. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 328 18 Maintenance and Inspection 18.9 Inspection and Maintenance: FID This page is intentionally left blank. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 329: Troubleshooting

    If the problem is not solved by following the recommended solutions, or if other problems occur, contact your shimadzu representative. 19.1.1 　 Gas and pressure settings 19.1.1.1 　 When the pressure/flow rate cannot be set or does not reach the set value 19.1.1.2 　...

  • Page 330: Gas And Pressure Settings

    Instruction Manual.) Graphite ferrule or other seal is damaged. Replace damaged gasket part with a new one. If tubing or connections are damaged, replace them. If the problem can not be solved, contact your shimadzu representative. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 331: Temperature Control

    FID”, and inspect the FID. If a jet is clogged, clean or replace it. A defective lgnitor filament must be replaced. WARNING If the FID ignition has failed, shut off the hydrogen gas supply immediately and inspect the FID. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 332 Turning on the TCD current when oxygen is present in the cell can oxidize or blow out the filament, making it impossible to zero the detestor. If the filament blows out, the cell must be replaced; contact your Shimadzu reprensentative. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 333 1 to 12 hours. The baseline may fluctuate because the temperature of a heated zone or the flow rate is not stable. Check the monitor display. If this problem occurs, contact your Shimadzu representative.

  • Page 334: Chromatogram And Data

    Increase sample concentration or injection volume. too low. Replace existing column with one appropriate for the Wrong column is used. compounds analyzed (more polar, less polar, etc.) Another analytical condition, such as temperature or Change the analytical conditions. column flow rate is incorrect. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 335 Septum purge is not flowing or is too low. (Refer to “3 AFC, APC” in Instruction Manual.) Tailing Clean or replace glass insert. Clip the injection port Septum fragments are present inside glass insert or end of the column. column. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 336 Syringe tip is clogged, and sample is not properly Clean or replace syringe. injected. If the gas supply pressure is fluctuating due to failure of the gas cylinder pressure regulator, repair or replace it. Contact your Shimadzu representative. 19.1.4.5 Poor peek area reproducibility Possible Cause...

  • Page 337: Error Messages

    Rom Error Please call a service person. Rom Error (Fatal) Please call a service person. When these messages are displayed, the system cannot be used. Turn off the power of the system and contact your Shimadzu representative. 19.2.1 System errors...

  • Page 338: Operations Errors

    Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative. Cooling fan error Code Message Note Cooling fan error The GC cooling fan is out of order. Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative. Damaged in electronics Code Message Note ROM error...
  • Page 339 CAR m calc.flow out of range m=1-2 5077, 5078 5075, 5076 CAR m calc.ratio out of range m=1-2 The carrier gas total flow rate calculated from the split ratio program you have input is out- side the set range. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 340: Optional Device Error (Aoc-20I/S)

    TRS file error One of these messages appear during a link failure or communication failure. (When a communication error occurs, the link is automatically disconnected.) When one of these messages appear, check the connection status, and reset the link. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 341: Detector Errors

    The detector flame (FID) has been extinguished. Check the gas supply, and ingnite the detector again. If the flame error occurs repeatedly, the hardware has failed. The system cannot be used. Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 342: Other Errors

    The difference in filament resistance is high between the TCD cells, and the detector cannot be zeroed. The detector control unit may have failed. The system cannot be used. Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative. Detector ignition errors Code...
  • Page 343 (also for INJ2) is preventing the oven CRG from cooling. If the column oven door is open, close it and select “Reset Error”. Turn off the system, replace the coolant, and then restart the system. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 344 INJ1, DET1, 1037-1044 xxx temp controller broken INJ2, DET2, AUX3, AUX4, AUX5 An error may have occurred in the temperature control circuit. Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative. Relay/heater control errors Code Message Note 1045 COL relay error...
  • Page 345 CAR m AFC valve leaks m=1-2 Gas is flowing even though the set value is 0 kPa (or ml/min). If gases are supplied, an AFC/APC valve error may have occurred. Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative. Abnormal component operation Code Message...

  • Page 346: Warning Messages

    Refer to “14 Diagnosis”, and clear the message. In case of “Fan use time is over”, “LCD back light use time over” and “xxx sensor use time warning”,Turn off the power, and contact your Shimadzu representative. Code Message Note...

  • Page 347: 20 Appendix

    Countur displayed as an warning message. The total time that the CRG is "On" can be confirmed. If the 4. Coolant consumption counter is larger than the time of setting to warm, the Consumption warning message is displayed. GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 348 Use to set the language and the beep etc. Configuration 7. Service/ Use to set the flow controller or initialize etc. Maintenance 8. Stop Watch The stop watch can be used. 9. Lock The key locking and the parameter locking can be used. GC-2010 Plus...

  • Page 349: 21 Index

    Error log 34, 84, 125 Column flow rate Error Message column hanger 35, 36 Column inlet pressure Event No 34, 128 Column inner diameter (I.D.) 34, 128 Column length Column outlet pressure 2, 84 Column oven Consumables Fan Off GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 350 Heating generation Monitoring the Temperature Height equivalent to theoretical plate (HETP) Help 53, 54 HELP key High pressure injection Hydrogen flame ionization detector hydrogen gas 286, 304 Igniter Ignition procedure 44, 127, 157, 166 Offset INITIALIZE On-column injection system GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 351 TOTAL FLOW RATE 84, 126 120, 285, 287, 288 Septum Total flow rate 84, 136 Septum purge flow rate 286, 301 Trap (Purge) SET key 53, 54, 83 Trap (s) Setting a numeric value 286, 301 Trap (Split) GC-2010 Plus...
  • Page 352 Index Troubleshooting UNIT key VALVE Viscosity coefficient Warning messages WATCH DOG TIMER weight 97, 100 Zero Adj 97, 100 Zero Free GC-2010 Plus...

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