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TriPlus 500
Hardware Manual
Headspace Sampler
October 2023
31716107
Revision E

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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Hardware Manual Headspace Sampler October 2023 31716107 Revision E...
  • Page 2 © 2023 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ 500 Headspace Sampler, TRACE™ 1300, TRACE™ 1310, TRACE™ 1600 and TRACE™ 1610 are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and its subsidiaries. Published by Thermo Fisher Scientific S.p.A., Via San Bovio, 3, 20054 Segrate-Milan, Italy Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Page 3 Reader’s Survey TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual, PN 31716107, Revision E Strongly Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Agree Disagree The manual is well organized. The manual is clearly written. The manual contains all the information I need. The instructions are easy to follow.
  • Page 5 Declaration Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific is the manufacturer of the instrument described in this manual and, as such, is responsible for the instrument safety, reliability and performance only if: • installation • recalibration, and • changes and repairs have been carried out by authorized personnel and if: •...
  • Page 6 Safety – EN 61010-1:2010, IEC 61010-1:2010 – EN 61010-2-010: 2014, IEC 61010-2-010: 2014 (TriPlus 500 HS only) – EN 61010-2-081: 2015, IEC 61010-2-081: 2015 – UL 61010-1:2012/R:2016-04 – UL 61010-2-010:2015 (TriPlus 500 HS only) – UL 61010-2-081:2015 – CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012/U2:2016-04 –...
  • Page 7 Notice on the Proper Use of Thermo Scientific Instruments In compliance with international regulations: Use of this instrument in a manner not specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific could impair any protection provided by the instrument. Notice on the Susceptibility to Electromagnetic Transmissions...
  • Page 11 WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. It is marked with the following symbol: This symbol indicates that the equipment must not be thrown into general waste and should be collected separately and processed in accordance with local and state requirements.
  • Page 12 WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union (EU) Member State, and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product. See www.thermofisher.com/ rohsweee for further information on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s compliance with these Directives and the recyclers in your country.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Overview ....... .1 Instrument Basics ..........2 Label Locations on the Instrument .
  • Page 14 Unpacking the TriPlus 500 HS ........
  • Page 15 Powering On the TriPlus 500 HS ........

  • Page 17: Preface

    TriPlus™ 500 Headspace Sampler (TriPlus 500 HS) and its devices. This manual is intended for Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Engineers and frequent or new TriPlus 500 HS users who are experienced at using automated systems to run existing analytical methods.

  • Page 18: About Your System

    Standard Warranty and service contract coverage. WARNING Thermo Scientific systems operate safely and reliably under carefully controlled environmental conditions. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protections provided by the equipment might be impaired. If you maintain a system outside the specifications listed in this guide, failures of many types, including personal injury or death, might occur.

  • Page 19: Power Rating

    Thermo Fisher Scientific. Detailed instrument specifications are in the Product Specifications Sheet. Related Documentation In addition to this guide, Thermo Scientific™ provides the following documents for TriPlus 500 HS. • TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Preinstallation Requirements Guide, PN 31716105 •...

  • Page 20: Safety Symbols And Signal Words

    GLOVES REQUIRED: Indicates that you must wear gloves when performing a task or physical injury could or might occur. HAND AND CHEMICAL HAZARD: Indicates that chemical damage or physical injury could or might occur. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 21 RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION : indique qu’un choc électrique peut ou pourrait survenir. RISQUE D’INCENDIE : indique qu’un risque d’incendie ou d’inflammabilité peut ou pourrait survenir. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 22 Ce symbole et un autre symbole de sécurité approprié vous avertissent d’un risque imminent ou potentiel pouvant entraîner des blessures personnelles. xxii TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 23: Instrument Markings And Symbols

    Instrument Markings and Symbols Table 1 explains the symbols used on Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments. Only a few of them are used on TriPlus 500 HS, which are annotated with an asterisk below. Table 1. Instrument Marking and Symbols Symbol...

  • Page 24: Safety Information And Warnings

    Thermo Fisher Scientific representatives during installation, and repair of TriPlus 500 HS, or parts of it (following the life cycle principle), as well as for the end user of TriPlus 500 HS in the lab during the learning phase, and in routine work.
  • Page 25 The power supply for TriPlus 500 HS has the symbols I/O on the label for the power switch to indicate On/Off. It is important that the power On/Off switch is accessible to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply/wall outlet in case of emergency.

  • Page 26: Other Hazards

    Other Hazards Danger of crushing to fingers and hands. To avoid injury keep your hands away from moving parts during operation. Turn off the power to TriPlus 500 HS if you must reach inside a mechanically powered system with moving parts.

  • Page 27: Biological Hazard Warning Note

    Consult local environmental and safety regulations for instructions in exhausting fumes from your system. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual xxvii...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Preface Safety Information and Warnings Maintenance Any external cleaning or maintenance must be performed with TriPlus 500 HS turned off and the power cord disconnected. Avoid using solvents and spraying on electrical parts. For the removal of potentially dangerous substances (toxic, harmful, and so on) read the hazard indications and information reported in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) supplied by the manufacturer referring to the relevant CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) number.

  • Page 29: Contacting Us

    There are several ways to contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for the information you need.  To find out more about our products Go to http://www.thermofisher.com for information about our products.  To get local contact information for sales or service Go to http://www.unitylabservice.com/en/home.html Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual xxix...

  • Page 31: Chapter 1 Triplus 500 Headspace Sampler Overview

    TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Overview This chapter provides an overview of the TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler and its devices. Contents • Instrument Basics • Label Locations on the Instrument • Incubation Group • Sampling Path • Pneumatic Connections • Electrical Connections •...

  • Page 32: Instrument Basics

    (TriPlus 500 HS-12), upgradeable to 120-vial capacity with the addition of a vial loader, a tray holder, and three removable 40- vial trays (TriPlus 500 HS-120). The TriPlus 500 HS-120 can be further extended to 240-vial capacity with an additional tray holder and three, 40-vial trays on the top of the GC.
  • Page 33 TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Overview Instrument Basics Figure 2. TriPlus 500 HS-120 Coupled with a TRACE 1610 GC TriPlus 500 Vial Loader Sample Vial Trays TRACE 1610 GC TriPlus 500 HS-120 The TriPlus 500 HS-12 includes: • Sample Carousel — A 12-seat rotating carousel for 10 mL and 20/22 mL vials.
  • Page 34 TRACE 1600 Series GC top cover. Each sample tray has its own identification initials according to its position on the TriPlus 500 HS, on the GC, or on both. This allows for proper management of the vials during the sample sequence.

  • Page 35: Label Locations On The Instrument

    “Installing the Heated/Cooled Tray” page 89 Label Locations on the Instrument Figure Figure 5, and Figure 6 show the locations of the labels attached to the TriPlus 500 HS, Vial Loader, and Barcode Reader. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 36 TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Overview Label Locations on the Instrument Figure 4. Label locations on the TriPlus 500 HS Alert label Instrument model, Serial number, Part number and Electrical Data Alert label MAC address (Media MAC: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Access Control) Vials could...
  • Page 37 Label locations on the Vial Loader Instrument model, Serial number, Part number and Electrical Data China RoHS Label MAC code Figure 6. Label location on the Barcode Reader Instrument model, Serial number, Part number and Electrical Data Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 38: Incubation Group

    The vials are accurately thermostatted up to 300 °C and a fan provides a constant and uniform temperature. The vials are automatically inserted into the oven carousel from the sample vial carousel and can be shaken during the equilibration phase through the movements of the carousel. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 39: Sampling Path

    6 of the sampling valve. The standard volume of the loop is 1.0 mL. The following optional sample loops are available: 25 μL, 50 μL, 100 μL, 500 μL, and 3 mL. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 40: Pneumatic Connections

    • A manifold for connecting the carrier gas coming from the Back SSL injector module on the GC through a dedicated adapter. Note See Chapter 2, “Installing the TriPlus 500 HS,” page 13 for installing and connecting the adapter between the Back SSL injector module on the GC and the TriPlus 500 HS.

  • Page 41: Electrical Connections

    Position OFF = instrument powered Off • AC Input connector (Main socket) for connecting the power cable to the HS sampler and the wall outlet. The power rating is: 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz; 600 W Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 42: Status Panel

    The TriPlus 500 HS electronic module includes: • Two ports marked TFS BUS (IN) and TFS BUS (OUT) for the interconnection with the units of the TriPlus 500 HS such as the Vial Loader. • A RJ45 connector marked LAN for connecting to the network.

  • Page 43: Chapter 2 Installing The Triplus 500 Hs

    Installing the TriPlus 500 HS This chapter provides instructions for installing and coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC. Contents • Preliminary Information • TriPlus 500 HS Installation Compatibility with Autosamplers for Liquids • Who Performs the Installation •...

  • Page 44: Triplus 500 Hs Installation Compatibility With Autosamplers For Liquids

    TriPlus 500 HS: P/N 25118100, 25118000, and 25118200 Who Performs the Installation Your TriPlus 500 HS will be installed by an authorized and trained Thermo Fisher Scientific Field Service Engineer (FSE), who will verify the instrument operation. If, for any reason, your system is not installed by a Thermo Fisher Scientific FSE, you should ensure that the following operations are performed.

  • Page 45: Verify Site Preparation

    Use the Standard Outfit checklist accompanying the instrument to verify that all items have been received. Verify Site Preparation Before installing a TriPlus 500 HS, your laboratory must be in accordance with the guidelines and requirements described in the TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Preinstallation Requirements Guide. Unpacking the TriPlus 500 HS CAUTION This operation must be carried out by a Thermo Fisher Scientific Field Service Engineer (FSE).

  • Page 46: Placing The Triplus 500 Hs

    Who Performs the Installation Placing the TriPlus 500 HS Place the TriPlus 500 HS on the workbench allowing free access to electrical connections and gas lines. LIFTING HAZARD The TriPlus 500 HS weighs approximately 24.5 kg (54 lb) when unpacked. Pay attention when lifting the instrument onto the workbench. At least TWO people should perform this operation, each standing on front/back side of the instrument and putting their hands near its supporting feet.

  • Page 47: Coupling A Triplus 500 Hs To A Trace 1300/1600 Series Gc

    Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC This section provides instructions to couple a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC. The operation requires the following steps: •...

  • Page 48: Removing The Gc Right Side Panel

    Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Removing the GC Right Side Panel  To remove the right side panel with the side panel molded of the GC 1. Remove the right panel.

  • Page 49: Oven

    Figure 13. Right Side Panel Removal d. Unplug the ground wire from the panel. Note The right panel will be mounted on the right side of TriPlus 500 HS Pay attention to the positioning of the ground wire plug. Removing the Partial Cut Plates from the Right Wall of the GC Oven ...
  • Page 50 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC IMPORTANT Save the pre-shaped plug of insulating material in a safe place because it could be reused. 2. On the interior of the oven box remove the partial cut plate from the corresponding duct.

  • Page 51: Installing The Side Panel Shield

    TRACE 1300 / 1600 avant son installation sur un TriPlus 500 HS. 2. Remove the Aluminum shield and four screws from the TriPlus 500 HS standard outfit. 3. Insert the Aluminum shield into the GC right-hand side panel and tighten with the four screws from the TriPlus 500 HS standard outfit.

  • Page 52: Coupling The Triplus 500 Hs To The Trace 1300/1600 Series Gc

    To couple the TriPlus 500 HS to the TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC CAUTION Before coupling the two instruments, it is necessary to remove the interface panel from the right hand side of TriPlus 500 HS and mount it on the right hand side of the TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC.
  • Page 53 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 17. Front Door Removal (1) Upper stop Locking screw Lower stop Door locking screw b. Slide the front door towards the right of the instrument up to unhook it being aware that the Status Panel cable is attached to the panel.
  • Page 54 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 19. GC-TriPlus 500 HS Coupling (1) Protective grid 4. Manually remove the front and back internal screws that fix the interface panel to the left wall of the HS sampler.
  • Page 55 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 21. GC-TriPlus 500 HS Coupling (3) Interface panel Figure 22. GC-TriPlus 500 HS Coupling (4) 6. Connect to the interface panel the ground wire previously disconnected from the right hand side of the GC.
  • Page 56 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 23. GC-TriPlus 500 HS Coupling (5) 8. Place the HS sampler on the right hand side of the TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC. 9. Shift the HS sampler toward the GC to introduce the valve-column interface into the oven of the GC through the duct provided.
  • Page 57 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC 10. Fix the HS sampler to the interface panel by manually screwing the front and back internal screws previously removed and saved. See the red circles in Figure Figure 25.
  • Page 58 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 27. GC-TriPlus 500 HS Coupling (9) 13. Reinstall the front door of TriPlus 500 HS. a. Slide the front door towards the left of the instrument up to connect it paying attention to reconnect the Status Panel cable.
  • Page 59 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 28. GC-TriPlus 500 HS Coupling (10) Door locking screw Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 60: Installing The Adapter Gas Tubing Block On The Back Ssl Injector

    Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Installing the Adapter Gas Tubing Block on the Back SSL Injector This operation supplies the TriPlus 500 HS with the carrier gas and the split flow coming from the Back SSL injector. Removing the SSL body assembly is required.
  • Page 61 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC a. Unscrew the retaining nut with the washer and the base seal and store them in a safe place. See Figure Figure 30. Back SSL Injector Bottom Parts Removal...
  • Page 62 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC c. Extract the septum cap, the septum holder/liner cap with septum and the injector body containing the liner and relative liner seal as a whole group and store it in a safe place.
  • Page 63 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 33. Back SSL Injector Body Removal (3) Purge line O-ring Carrier line O-ring Split line O-ring 4. Install the adapter gas tubing block on the Back SSL injector module.
  • Page 64 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 34. Adapter Gas Tubing Block Mounting 5. Reinstall the module flap cover. See Figure TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 65 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Coupling a TriPlus 500 HS to a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Figure 35. Module Flap Cover reinstallation 6. Keeping the module flap cover open, place the module in its seat. Be sure to insert the 25-pin male connector, on the bottom of the module, into the 25-pin female connector on the injector seat of the injector housing.

  • Page 66: Making The Gas Supply Plumbing Connections

    This section provides instructions for making the gas supply plumbing connections. Building the Auxiliary Gas Line Building the gas supply line from the supply cylinder to the TriPlus 500 HS includes connecting the gas line to the supply tanks and installing any traps or filters on the line if required.

  • Page 67: Connecting Carrier, Split And Purge Gas Lines

    Connecting Carrier, Split and Purge Gas Lines The carrier, split and purge gas lines, coming from the Back SSL injector module previously modified (see the section “Coupling the TriPlus 500 HS to the TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC” page 22), must be connected to the manifold marked Carrier on the top left side of the HS sampler and fix by screwing the two captive fixing screws.

  • Page 68: Purging Auxiliary Gas Line

    The auxiliary gas supply line must be connected to the inlet port marked Aux Gas on the instrument back panel using the proper ferrule and fittings. Figure 37. Auxiliary Gas Connection Auxiliary gas inlet port From auxiliary gas cylinder Auxiliary gas inlet port TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 69: Connecting Vent Line

    Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Making the Gas Supply Plumbing Connections CAUTION The maximum pressure of the auxiliary gas to supply the TriPlus 500 HS is 550 kPa (5.5 bar, 80 psi). A minimum inlet pressure of 300 kPa of the auxiliary gas in required to supply the TriPlus 500 HS.

  • Page 70: Making Electrical Connections

    Poor grounding represents a danger for the operator and may seriously affect the instrument performance. Do not connect the TriPlus 500 HS to lines feeding devices of a heavy duty nature, such as motors, UV lamps, refrigerators, and other devices that can generate disturbances.

  • Page 71: Making Electrical Connections Between The Triplus 500 Hs And A Trace 1600/1610 Gc

    Making Electrical Connections Making Electrical Connections between the TriPlus 500 HS and a TRACE 1600/1610 GC  To make the electrical connections between the TriPlus 500 HS and a TRACE 1600/1610 GC Figure 39 Figure Figure 39. Electrical Connections to TRACE 1600/1610 GC (1)
  • Page 72 1. Connect the Mini Delta connector to the BACK AS Mini Delta connector on the GC. 2. Connect the 9-pin connector to the GC connector on the TriPlus 500 HS. 3. Connect the power cable to the AC Input connector (Main socket) on the HS sampler, and to the wall outlet.

  • Page 73: Making Electrical Connections Between The Triplus 500 Hs And A Trace 1300/1310 Gc

    Making Electrical Connections Making Electrical Connections between the TriPlus 500 HS and a TRACE 1300/1310 GC  To make the electrical connections between the TriPlus 500 HS and the TRACE 1300/1310 GC Figure 39 Figure Figure 41. Electrical Connections to TRACE 1300/1310 (1)
  • Page 74 Power Line TriPlus 500 HS Power Section 1. Connect the signal cable of the TriPlus 500 HS to the connector marked Autosampler on the back panel of the TRACE 1300 Series GC. Note If another device is connected to the Autosampler connector, you can connect the TriPlus 500 HS to the Aux Serial connector.

  • Page 75: Configuring Lan Communication

    1. Using the LAN cable, connect the RJ45 connector marked LAN on the back of the TriPlus 500 HS to the RJ45 connector of a desktop or laptop PC or to a LAN switch. 2. Power on the TriPlus 500 HS by placing the power switch in the On (up) position marked I.
  • Page 76 7. When the scan is complete, all the equipment powered on and connected to the LAN is displayed. Only the SCAN button is enabled. See the example in Figure Figure 44. Equipment Connected to the LAN Note To repeat the scan, click SCAN. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 77 Installing the TriPlus 500 HS Configuring LAN Communication 8. Select the TriPlus 500 HS to set up. All the three buttons on the top of the page are enabled. See the example in Figure Figure 45. Selecting an Instrument to Configure 9.

  • Page 78: Configuring The Data System

    CAUTION If the connection is performed through hubs over a 10 Mbit/s network, it is suggested that no more than five TriPlus 500 HS units be connected on the same network trunk. If you have a switched network, this warning does not apply.
  • Page 79 7. Insert the notched septum on the column to hold the retaining nut at this position. Thread the retaining nut into the valve-column interface but do not tighten. 8. Adjust the column position so that the septum contacts the bottom of the retaining nut. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 80: Iconnect Column Lock

    ATTENTION Le verrou de colonne iConnect présente une température de fonctionnement maximale de 350 °C. N’utilisez pas le verrou de colonne iConnect avec un four, un injecteur ou un détecteur réglé à des températures supérieures à 350 °C. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 81 ATTENTION Conservez en lieu sûr les parties inférieures de l'injecteur ou du détecteur car elles seront réutilisées lors de la restauration de la configuration d'origine. Figure 50. 1/2 in. Offset Wrench Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 82 If the spring is in contact with the column while sliding the column, it might score the protective coating, and affect the seal to the ferrule or cause the column to break later. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 83 It is recommended to insert the column a few extra mm and then trim to the correct depth. Table 2. Column Insertion Depth for SSL, SSLBKF, and GSV Injectors Injector Column Insertion Depth 5 mm (splitless) 10 mm (split) Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 84 P/N 290VA191 to seal properly. These ferrules have a hole size of 0.37 mm and a label with “r2” after Pk 10. 12. Turn the iConnect Column Lock a quarter turn until it stops. See Figure TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 85 Note The standard column nut can also be connected to the iConnect nut as well. See Figure Figure 58. Standard Column Nut Connected to the iConnect Nut iConnect Nut Standard Column Nut Column Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 86: Performing The Leak Test

    5. If your GC is equipped with a touch screen user interface, select the Leak Check icon in the Maintenance menu, otherwise perform the Leak Check through the Chromatography Data System by selecting the proper function. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 87: Instrument Start-Up

    4. Edit the analytical method for the GC. Refer to your TRACE Series GC User Guide for additional information. 5. Edit the analytical method for TriPlus 500 HS. Refer to the TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler User Guide. 6. Prepare your samples, then place the sample vials into the sample carousel of the HS sampler.

  • Page 89: Chapter 3 Upgrading Equipment

    Upgrading Equipment This chapter provides the instructions for upgrading the TriPlus 500 HS with the available devices such as the Vial Loader, Vial Trays, and Barcode Reader. Contents • Installing the Vial Loader • Installing the Vial Trays • Calibrating the Tray Holder •...

  • Page 90: Installing The Vial Loader

    Upgrading Equipment Installing the Vial Loader Installing the Vial Loader This section contains instructions for installing the Vial Loader on the TriPlus 500 HS. Figure 60. Vial Loader Unpacking the Vial Loader After inspecting the exterior of the shipping container for damage, carefully unpack the Vial...

  • Page 91: Installing The Vial Loader On The Triplus 500 Hs

    été reçus.  To install the vial loader on the TriPlus 500 HS To install the Vial Loader on the TriPlus 500 HS use the dedicated fixing plate provided. See Figure Figure 61. Fixing Plate...
  • Page 92 Mount the fixing plate by aligning the four installation holes to the corresponding holes on the top cover, then insert the fixing screws previously removed into the four holes on the fixing plate. See Figure TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 93 Vial Loader. b. Push the Vial Loader up to hook it to the front fixing block. See Figure Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 94 Insert the fixing screws provided into the fixing holes located on the sides of the Vial Loader’s electronic module. d. Using a Torx head T20 screwdriver, screw the four fixing screws up to grip the side fixing block. See Figure TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 95 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Vial Loader Figure 66. Vial Loader Installation (2) Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 96: Making The Vial Loader Electrical Connections

     To make the Vial Loader electrical connections Note Both the electronic interfaces of the TriPlus 500 HS and Vial Loader include ports named TFS IN, TFS OUT, LAN, and GC. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 97 Figure 67. Electrical Connections for TriPlus 500 HS and Vial Loader Figure 68, and Figure 69 show the typical electrical connections between the TriPlus 500 HS, the Vial Loader, and the other units of the system. For more information about electrical connections, see “Making Electrical Connections” page Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 98 Figure 68. Typical Vial Loader Electrical Connections with TRACE 1600/1610 GC (1) Auxiliary External Device Barcode Reader or Chiller Barcode Reader or Chiller Power cord from External power supply Vac wall outlet Note broken lines = new connections. Blue lines = existing connections. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 99 Blue lines = existing connections. 1. Using the cable provided, connect the TFS BUS (IN) port on the back of TriPlus 500 HS to the TFS BUS (OUT) port on the back of the Vial Loader. 2. Plug in the Vdc power cable of the external portable power supply into the jack marked located on the back of the Vial Loader.
  • Page 100 Figure 70. Typical Vial Loader Electrical Connections with TRACE 1300/1310 GC (1) Auxiliary External Device Barcode Reader or Chiller Barcode Reader or Chiller Power cord from External power supply Vac wall outlet TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 101 Blue lines = existing connections. 1. Using the cable provided, connect the TFS BUS (IN) port on the back of TriPlus 500 HS to the TFS BUS (OUT) port on the back of the Vial Loader. 2. Plug in the Vdc power cable of the external portable power supply into the jack marked located on the back of the Vial Loader.

  • Page 102: Installing The Vial Trays

    2. If necessary, manually move the arms of the Vial Loader to create enough space for the next operations. 3. Remove the four plastic caps from the top cover of the TriPlus 500 HS using a proper tool making sure to not scrape the cover. See the red circles in Figure Figure 73.
  • Page 103 See the red circles in Figure Figure 74. Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (3) 6. Place the vial tray on the plate aligning the two holes, on the bottom of the sample tray, on the corresponding pins on the plate.
  • Page 104 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Vial Trays Figure 76. Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (5) Figure 77. Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (6) 7. Place the vials into the vial trays. The result of the operation is shown in...
  • Page 105 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Vial Trays Figure 78. Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (7) Front view Right side view HS Vial Tray C HS Vial Tray B HS Vial Tray A CAUTION DO NOT place 10 mL and 20/22 mL vials into the same vial tray.

  • Page 106: Installing Vial Trays On A Trace 1300/1600 Series Gc

    GC by positioning them between the tray holder and the vial loader. Figure 79. Spacers and Tray Holder Plate for the TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC Tray holders plate Support bar Captive fixing screws TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 107 3. Remove the plastic caps from the top cover of the TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC using a proper tool, making sure not to scrape the cover. See the red circles in Figure Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 108 See the red circles in Figure TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 109 6. Place the vial tray on the plate by aligning the two holes on the bottom of the vial tray on the corresponding pins on the plate. See Figure Figure 84, and Figure Figure 83. Vial Tray Installation on a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC (4) Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 110 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Vial Trays Figure 84. Vial Tray Installation on a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC (5) Figure 85. Vial Tray Installation on a TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC (6) TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 111: Calibrating The Tray Holder

    Calibrating the Tray Holder This section provides the instructions for calibrating the motion of the Vial Loader on the tray holder plates, either positioned on the TriPlus 500 HS or the TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 112 à 12 places.  To calibrate the tray holder 1. Take note of the Actual IP address of the TriPlus 500 HS to calibrate. 2. Open your Internet browser. Access the Thermo Scientific™ Web Server using the following address: https://actual IP address for example: https://10.209.90.100...
  • Page 113 Upgrading Equipment Calibrating the Tray Holder 5. Press Login. If the login is correct the following page displays. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 114 6. Select Installation/Tool and click Tray Holder Calibration. 7. The system asks to remove all the vial trays from the tray holder plate. When ready, select where the tray holders are present by selecting the corresponding check box. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 115 Upgrading Equipment Calibrating the Tray Holder Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 116 Mount/remount the vial trays previously removed as described in the section Installing the Vial Trays. For more details about using the Web Server, refer to Chapter 7 of the TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler User Guide. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 117: Installing The Barcode Reader

    Vial Loader fixing plate. See Figure Figure 88. Barcode Reader Installation (1) Support bracket Bottom of the Vial Loader fixing plate Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 118 EXT 1 (or 2) on the Vial Loader electronic module. In the examples of Figure 90 Figure 91 the USB port EXT 1 is used. Figure 90. Barcode Reader Installation (3) TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 119: Installing The Heated/Cooled Tray

    Installing the Heated/Cooled Tray The Heated/Cooled Tray is an optional accessory for heating/cooling the vials on the vial tray through the circulation of a fluid underneath the dedicated heated/cooled tray holder plate. Figure 93 Figure Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 120 Heated/cooled plate IN/OUT pipe adapter (2x). Only the 8 mm adapter is part of the optional kit Condensation discharge connector Condensation collecting plate Figure 93. Heated/Cooled Tray Holder Plate Assembly TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 121 Centering slot Bottom View To install the heated/cooled vial trays and connect the recirculating chiller, follow the instructions in the following sections: “Installing the Heated/Cooled Vial Trays on the TriPlus 500 HS” page 92 “Connecting the Recirculating Chiller” page 98...

  • Page 122: Installing The Heated/Cooled Vial Trays On The Triplus 500 Hs

    2. If necessary, manually move the arms of the Vial Loader to create enough space for the next operations. 3. From the top cover of the TriPlus 500 HS remove the four plastic caps using a proper tool making sure to not scrape the cover. See the red circles in Figure Figure 96.
  • Page 123 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Heated/Cooled Tray Figure 97. Heated/Cooled Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (2) 6. Using a T20 Torx head screwdriver fix the assembled plates on the top cover by screwing the four screws provided. Refer to Figure 98 for the four screw locations.
  • Page 124 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Heated/Cooled Tray Figure 99. Heated/Cooled Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (4) Condensation drain connector O-ring installed O-ring 8. Assemble the tube connectors. See Figure 100. Figure 100. Heated/Cooled Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (5) 9.
  • Page 125 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Heated/Cooled Tray Figure 101. Heated/Cooled Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (6) Connecting fluid tube Insulation sleeve covering fluid to port connection tube and port connection The IN/OUT fluid tubes will be connected to the IN/OUT ports of the recirculating chiller, while the condensation discharge tube can be inserted in a tank on the floor for condensation collection.
  • Page 126 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Heated/Cooled Tray Figure 103. Heated/Cooled Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (8) b. Align the two holes on the bottom of the vial tray, to the corresponding pins on the plate. Figure 104. Heated/Cooled Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (9)
  • Page 127 Upgrading Equipment Installing the Heated/Cooled Tray Figure 105. Heated/Cooled Vial Tray Installation on TriPlus 500 HS (10) 11. Place the vials into the vial trays. CAUTION DO NOT place 10 mL and 20/22 mL vials into the same vial tray.

  • Page 128: Connecting The Recirculating Chiller

    – IN is the inlet of the fluid – OUT is the outlet of the fluid. If you are using the Thermo Scientific™ Accel™ 500 LC Cooling/Heater Recirculating Chiller, connect the IN/OUT fluid tubes as shown in Figure 107. Figure 107. Accel 500 IN/OUT Tubes Connection...

  • Page 129: Configuring The Devices

    Upgrading Equipment Configuring the Devices Configuring the Devices All devices on the TriPlus 500 HS are configured through your Thermo Scientific™ Chromatography Data System. By clicking Connect the configuration is automatically read by the TriPlus 500 HS. The manual selection is useful in case of off-line editing of the method. The status of the connection is visualized on the right of the button (e.g: disconnected, connected).
  • Page 130 Upgrading Equipment Configuring the Devices Figure 109. Vial Loader Configuration - TraceFinder CDS Configuration Dialog Window. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 131: Chapter 4 Instrument Checkout

    Instrument Checkout This chapter provides the instructions to check instrument analytical performance after the installation has been completed. Contents • Introduction • Before Performing the Checkout • Starting the Checkout Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 132: Introduction

    Introduction Use these procedures as a guideline, to check if your TRACE 1300/160 Series GC coupled with TriPlus 500 HS continues to perform according to the original checkout testing specifications carried out in the factory. IMPORTANT Calculate the signal-to-noise ratio Different chromatography data systems have generally different ways to calculate the signal-to-noise ratio.

  • Page 133: Before Performing The Checkout

    When a Thermo Scientific™ ISQ™ Series or TSQ™ Mass Spectrometer (MS) Series is added in a second time to a system TriPlus 500 HS + TRACE 1300/1600 Series GC, the checkout of the TriPlus 500 HS is performed verifying a value of repeatability and not verifying the signal-to-noise ratio.
  • Page 134 Instrument Checkout Before Performing the Checkout 4. Verify that your Thermo Scientific™ Chromatography Data System is properly connected to your GC system. 5. Set the TriPlus 500 HS parameters. See Table Table 4. TriPlus 500 HS Parameters Parameter For FID, TCD, and ECD set to:...
  • Page 135 Ignition Threshold (nA) PMT Voltage Default Transfer Line Temperature (°C) Ion Source Temperature (°C) Ionization Mode GC Run Time Scans Time (minutes) 2.00 Mass List of Range (amu) 50-350 Dwell or Scan Times (seconds) Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 136: Starting The Checkout

    FID, ECD, and TCD Dodecane < 5 (for 6 injections) Tetradecane < 5 (for 6 injections) Hexadecane < 5 (for 6 injections) Lindane < 5 (for 6 injections) Aldrin < 5 (for 6 injections) TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 137 Note For the MS detector, check the dichlorobenzene’s peak (the first after the solvent peak). According to the sensitivity of the instrument, it may be necessary to adjust the value of Split Flow and Split Ratio. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

  • Page 139: Chapter 5 Performing Routine Maintenance

    Performing Routine Maintenance This chapter provides instructions for performing routine maintenance on the TriPlus 500 HS. Contents • Read Me First • Maintenance Supplies and Tools • Powering On the TriPlus 500 HS • Shutting Down the TriPlus 500 HS •...

  • Page 140: Read Me First

    Thermo Fisher Scientific technical personnel. • Barcode Reader — The outside of the Barcode Reader should be cleaned weekly or as needed. Use only a soft lint-free cloth dampened with mild soap and water. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 141: Maintenance Supplies And Tools

    WARNING-BURN HAZARD: All the maintenance operations must be carried out at low temperature to avoid burns. Therefore, before beginning the maintenance, the heated zones of the TriPlus 500 HS must be cooled to room temperature, and then the gases supply must be closed.

  • Page 142: Cleaning Stainless Steel Components

    • Lint-free cloth Powering On the TriPlus 500 HS  To power on the TriPlus 500 HS 1. Open the auxiliary gas supply. 2. Plug the power cable to the AC Input connector (Main socket) on the HS sampler, and to the wall outlet.

  • Page 143: Shutting Down The Triplus 500 Hs

    Shutting Down the TriPlus 500 HS Figure 111. Touch screen Main Menu - Headspace Sampler Icon Headspace Sampler Main Menu 4. Open the Thermo Scientific Chromatography Data System (CDS) installed on the computer. 5. Set the analytical parameters. Shutting Down the TriPlus 500 HS ...

  • Page 144: Exterior Cleaning

    Exterior Cleaning Exterior Cleaning Normal usage of the TriPlus 500 HS and its components can cause the exterior to get dirty. WARNING It is your responsibility to keep dangerous liquids, materials, or both from seeping inside the TriPlus 500 HS during operation and maintenance. Solvent must not be used.

  • Page 145: Removing The Front Door

    Unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector and from the wall outlet. 2. Remove the front door of the TriPlus 500 HS. a. From the top cover of the TriPlus 500 HS unscrew the front door locking screw until it protrudes the top cover up to reach the upper stop. See Figure 112.
  • Page 146 Slide the front door towards the right of the instrument up to unhook it being aware that the Status Panel cable is attached to the panel. c. Disconnect the Status Panel cable, then remove the front door. See Figure 113. Figure 113. Front Door Removal (2) TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 147  To remove the front door of the TriPlus 500 HS-120 1. Close the auxiliary gas supply, then power the TriPlus 500 HS off. a. Push down the power switch (breaker), located at the back of the instrument, to the position OFF.

  • Page 148: Replacing A Sample Loop

    Push down the power switch (breaker), located at the back of the instrument, to the position OFF. b. Unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector and from the wall outlet. 2. Make sure that the front door of TriPlus 500 HS has been removed. See “Removing the Front Door”...
  • Page 149 4. Remove the heating cover of the sampling valve. a. Using a 8 mm tube nut wrench loosen the four nuts and washers that fix the heating cover, then remove it. See Figure 119. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 150 120. Figure 120. Sample Loop Replacement (1) Sample loop b. Remove the sample loop off the sampling valve. c. Mount the new sample loop over the sampling valve and tighten the nuts. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 151: Restoring The Ssl Injector For Liquid Injections

    4. If external modules are present, unplug the power cable from the AC Input connector of each external module, and from the wall outlet. 1. Cool down the TriPlus 500 HS heated zones. It is not necessary turn off the auxiliary gas supply at the cylinder.
  • Page 152 8. Remove the adapter gas tubing block from the Back SSL injector module. a. Remove the adapter for the injector body housing unscrewing the two injector body fixing screws using a T20 Torx head screwdriver. See Figure 122. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 153 N’installez pas le bloc de tuyaux de gaz de l’adaptateur si des joints toriques sont manquants. Figure 123. Restoring SSL Injector (3) Purge line O-ring Carrier line O-ring Split line O-ring 9. Reinsert the top parts of the injector and the injector body. Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 154 SSL injector body c. Using a T20 Torx head screwdriver fix the group screwing the two fixing screws previously removed. See Figure 125. Figure 125. Restoring SSL Injector (6) Injector body fixing screws TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 155 Screw the retaining nut with the washer and the base seal into the bottom of the injector. See Figure 127. Note It is suggested to replace the base seal with a new one. Figure 127. Restoring SSL Injector (4) Base seal Washer Retaining nut Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 156 12. Reinstall the SSL injector module on the GC. 13. In the GC oven connect the capillary column to the bottom of the injector. 14. Turn the gases on, and power on the GC 15. Perform the leak test. TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 157 FSE Field Service Engineer CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid To ft foot cm centimeter CPU central processing unit (of a computer) g gram <Ctrl> control key of the keyboard GC gas chromatography- gas chromatograph Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...
  • Page 158 Ω ohm K Kelvin kg kilogram p pico (10 kPa kilopascal Pa pascal PCB printed circuit board l length PN part number L liter psi pounds per square inch LAN Local Area Network TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 159 A brief voltage surge of up to several thousand volts, with a duration of less than 50 μs. V volt Vac volts, alternating current Vdc volts, direct current VGA Video Graphics Array VL Vial Loader Thermo Scientific TriPlus 500 Headspace Sampler Hardware Manual...

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