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SERVOPRO Chroma, NanoChrome
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QUICK START GUIDE
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  • Page 1 SERVOPRO Chroma, NanoChrome & NanoChrome ULTRA QUICK START GUIDE Part Number: 04400003A Revision: Language: UK English...
  • Page 2 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 04400003A_0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser TABLE OF CONTENT Section Page DESCRIPTION AND DEFINITIONS ..............6 Scope of this manual ..................6 Description of Analyser Rear Connections............ 7 1.2.1 SERVOPRO GC Complete Rear Connector ........... 7 SERVOPRO GC Reduced Rear Connections............8 Auxiliary Oven....................
  • Page 4 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 3.2.2 Digital output contacts ................36 3.2.3 4-20 mA outputs ..................37 3.2.4 RS-485 port .................... 38 3.2.5 RS-232 port .................... 39 3.2.6 Auxiliary oven port ................39 Gas Installation .................... 40 3.3.1 Choosing the right materials for the sampling system ......
  • Page 5 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser LIST OF TABLES Table name Page Table 1 : Peak Grid - Alarm Status display colours............15 Table 2 : Digital Output Contacts ..................36 Table 3 : 4-20 mA connections and associated fuses ............38...
  • Page 6 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser LIST OF FIGURES Figure name Page Figure 1 : SERVOPRO GC complete rear connections ............7 Figure 2 : SERVOPRO GC reduced rear connections............8 Figure 3 : Auxiliary Oven rear connections ................ 9 Figure 4 : Standalone PC rear connections ...............

  • Page 7: Description And Definitions

    WARNING The SERVOPRO Chroma must not be used as personal protective equipment. WARNING All connections must be properly connected and leak free. Improper gas connection could result in asphyxiation, explosion or death.

  • Page 8: Description Of Analyser Rear Connections

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.2 Description of Analyser Rear Connections 1.2.1 SERVOPRO GC Complete Rear Connector Figure 1 : SERVOPRO GC complete rear connections This rear panel is fitted to the master chassis, and to the secondary chassis in a system with a stand-alone PC.

  • Page 9: Servopro Gc Reduced Rear Connections

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser SERVOPRO GC Reduced Rear Connections Figure 2 : SERVOPRO GC reduced rear connections This rear panel is fitted to the secondary chassis in a system with a master chassis. 1. Power inlet with switch and fuse 2.

  • Page 10: Auxiliary Oven

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.3 Auxiliary Oven 1.3.1 Description of Auxiliary Oven The Auxiliary Oven is an external module used when analysing N2 impurity in either H2 or O2 background gas. It is connected to the specific channel making the N2 determination, and removes the small volume of interfering background gas which has co-eluted with the N2 prior to the passing to the detector.

  • Page 11: Standalone Pc Rear Connections

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.4 Standalone PC Rear Connections Figure 4 : Standalone PC rear connections 1. Power inlet with switch and fuse 2. RS-232 port for remote terminal (marked “AUX”) 3. RS-232 port for secondary unit (marked “TO ANALYSER”) 4.

  • Page 12: Run Menu

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.6 Run Menu 1.6.1 Real Time Chromatogram Menu The REAL TIME CHROMATOGRAM menu can initiate a cycle and visualise the resulting real time chromatogram. The chromatogram presents all the peak data that can be configured in the CONFIGURATION-CYCLE menu.

  • Page 13: Start Button (F2)

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.6.2 Start button (F2) A cycle may be executed by pressing the button labelled Start, which is then re- labelled Stop. The cycle can then be stopped by pressing the same button, which is then re-labelled Start.

  • Page 14: Historic Values (F3)

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.6.6 Historic values (F3) Displays the last 20 measures of concentration and Area Counts for the selected impurity. Select a peak in the upper-left grid of the REAL-TIME CHROMATOGRAM MENU and then press the Historic Values (F3) button to see these values (see Figure 8).

  • Page 15: Historic Alarm (F4)

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser Figure 8 : Historic Values 1.6.7 Historic Alarm (F4) Press the Historic Alarm button to access the Historic Alarm menu. This button will turn red when an alarm occurs, turn yellow when the menu is opened and alarms are still active, and turn green if the problem is resolved.

  • Page 16: Save (F6)

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser The Range cannot be changed during a peak integration. When Automatic ranging is selected, range selection will be automatically based on the result of the last peak calculations. If the peak selected is configured to ppb and the measurement switches into Range 1, ppt measurement will be seen in Peak table.

  • Page 17: Undo Zoom (F8)

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser When the hard drive is 99% full, saved data will be over-written with the new data. The oldest data will be over-written first. Note that a tick mark (little vertical line) is displayed on the real-time chromatogram at every starting and ending peak to help identify the integration windows.
  • Page 18 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser • Low carrier flow When the carrier flow falls below 5 cc/min for the plasma detector for 30 seconds, a “Plasma #X on I/O Board #X shut down” alarm will be initiated to protect the system by turning off the #X plasma detector.
  • Page 19 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 2) Peak value alarms Peak value alarms do not impact the system status alarm dry contact output. • Alarm 1 peak # When the concentration of impurity is greater than the Alarm 1 for the peak.

  • Page 20: Date & Time

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.8 Date & Time Click on Configuration on the menu bar and then on Date & Time to access the CONFIGURATION -DATE & TIME menu (see Figure 9). Use the combo box control to change the value of the date and the time. Click on Apply to set the desired value.

  • Page 21: Noise Threshold (Thrsh) Calibration

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser Figure 10 : Calibration-Calibration menu 1.9.1 Noise Threshold (THRSH) Calibration This calibration step determines the noise level used for the peak detection process. No injection will be made as this is a noise baseline on range #1. The highest gain applied is always on this range.

  • Page 22: Span Calibration

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 5. After one cycle in manual injection has completed, press the Calculate Threshold button. The RMS value will be shown in the THRSH column of the grid. 6. When the Noise Threshold Calibration is completed, YES is displayed in the TRS done column of the grid.
  • Page 23 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 2. Select a peak Name with the mouse. 3. Click on the Add “peak name” calib values button and a pop-up menu will appear (see Figure 11). 4. Enter the number of points that will be used to calibrate the system. A minimum of two points is required: point 0.00 by default and the span...

  • Page 24: Figure 11 : Calibration-Span Menu

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser Figure 11 : Calibration-Span menu The value set in the Calib Gas Value column must be the impurity value of the calibration gas before the dilution. The software automatically calculates the dilution values based on the dilution factor.

  • Page 25: Calibration Of The 4-20Ma Outputs

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser Calculate Threshold, ReSpan and Start buttons are only accessible when calibration is enabled. Other parameters displayed on the grid are: Area Count: this is the area that covers the peak in counts (digital converter units).
  • Page 26 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser The 4-20mA outputs are factory configured. The setup procedure is shown below, but it is not normally required to be adjusted in the field. ► Step 1: Select the I/O board. The 4-20mA outputs are normally on the first I/O board for a multiple chassis analyser.

  • Page 27: Remote

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.11 Remote 1.11.1 Report Software Click on Remote on the menu bar and then on Report Software to access the REMOTE-REPORT SOFTWARE menu (see Figure 13). Figure 13 : Remote Software menu This menu is used to configure the IP address of the analyser required to use the Report Software.

  • Page 28: About

    Figure 14 : About menu This menu shows the software version of the user interface (PC), the firmware versions of the embedded electronic boards and information about the memory usage. This information will be useful when contacting Servomex support. 04400003A_0...

  • Page 29: Chromatogram Saving

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 1.12.1 Chromatogram saving Storage of chromatograms on the internal hard drive is configured from the HISTORIC-CHROMATOGRAM menu. To enable this feature, the check box must be selected. (See Figure 15) and the chromatograms will be saved at the end of each cycle.

  • Page 30: Quit

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser Chromatograms on the hard drive can be deleted by pressing the Delete button. This will delete all chromatograms on the hard drive. The progress bar indicates the actual used space on the hard drive.

  • Page 31: Unpack The Analyser

    2. Remove the wrapping plastic. 3. Inspect the instrument and other items supplied and check for damage. If any item is damaged, immediately contact Servomex or local Servomex agent 4. If the analyser is not going to be used immediately: o Place the analyser and any other equipment supplied back in its protective packing.

  • Page 32: Installation And Setup

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP CAUTION Only apply power to the analyser in accordance with the Start-up Procedure (Section 4.3). Incorrect start-up may cause damage to the analyser. 3.1 Electrical installation 3.1.1 Electrical safety Refer to Operator manual for Electrical Safety 3.1.2 Master chassis electrical connections...

  • Page 33: Master Chassis With Secondary Chassis Electrical Connections

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 3.1.3 Master chassis with Secondary chassis electrical connections Figure 17 shows how to connect an analyser that is supplied with a master chassis and a secondary chassis. Connections to a power source must use...

  • Page 34: Figure 18 : Master With 2 Secondary Chassis, Electrical Connections

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser Secondary Chassis 2. Connect both RS-485 ports using the provided high density DB-9 cable. Figure 18 : Master with 2 Secondary Chassis, electrical connections 04400003A_0...

  • Page 35: Stand-Alone Pc With Secondary Chassis Electrical Connections

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 3.1.4 Stand-alone with Secondary chassis electrical connections Figure 19 shows how to connect an analyser supplied as a stand-alone PC with a secondary chassis. Connections must be connected to a power source using properly rated cables.

  • Page 36: Figure 20 : Stand-Alone Pc With Two Secondarys, Electrical Connections

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser to the RS-485 port on Secondary Chassis 2. Both connections should use the provided high-density DB-9 cable (see section Error! Reference source not found. and Figure 20 Figure 20 : Stand-alone PC with two Secondarys, electrical connections...

  • Page 37: Master/Secondary Chassis Rear Panel Electrical Connections

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 3.2 Master/Secondary Chassis rear panel electrical connections 3.2.1 Digital input There is one digital input used to start an analysis remotely. Connection between the analyser and the remote system is made with a shielded twisted cable. In case of fuse failure, change fuse F12, referring to operator manual.

  • Page 38: Ma Outputs

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser The shield of the digital output contacts cable must be terminated to the analyser on one the “E” ports of the rear connector. Figure 22 : Digital outputs connection WARNING The digital output terminals are separated from the analyser mains circuits by reinforced insulation.

  • Page 39: Rs-485 Port

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser Figure 23 : 4-20 mA schematic and external connections Name Positive pin Negative pin Associated fuse 4-20 mA #1 4-20 mA #2 4-20 mA #3 4-20 mA #4 4-20 mA #5 4-20 mA #6...

  • Page 40: Rs-232 Port

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser WARNING The RS-485 output terminals are separated from the analyser mains circuits by reinforced insulation. The terminals must only be connected to circuits that are themselves separated from mains voltages by an equivalent isolation method.

  • Page 41: Gas Installation

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 3.3 Gas Installation WARNING Do not pressurise the analyser sample or carrier gas inlet as this may cause irreversible damage to the quartz cell in the plasma detector. Before supplying gas to the analyser remove the caps on the vent connections.

  • Page 42: Carrier Gas Hardware Selection

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser Install a by-pass rotameter on the sample line near the analyser and close to the stream selection valve. This increases the gas velocity to allow a faster purge of the sample line and improve response time. Adjust the sample line pressure to a value that brings the correct flow into the system.

  • Page 43: Gas Connections - Rear Panel

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser outlet pressure must be selected to provide the relevant pressure for your analyser (see Test Result Sheet). 3. Span Cylinder Pressure Regulator A stable pressure is critical to the analyser performance, which means high quality cylinder pressure regulators must be used.

  • Page 44: Auxiliary Oven

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser The optional Internal Dilution System (see 3.3.34) is fitted to Sample 2 Inlet. The internal Dilution System dilutes the span gas with the carrier gas with a fixed dilution ratio, suitable for the calibration process.
  • Page 45 Factor (F2/(F2-F1)) and display it in the calibration menu. 5. Repeat step 1 to 6 for all chassis. CAUTION A SERVOPRO Chroma/NanoChrome/Ultra may consist of multiple chassis. Each chassis has its own internal dilution system which will require verification of the dilution ratios for each relevant impurity.

  • Page 46: Start-Up And Shutdown Procedure

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 4 START-UP AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 4.1 Equipment/Tools 1. Flow meter 0-500 cc/min range with 1 cc/min resolution (Restek ProFlow 6000 Cat#: 22656) 2. 7/16’’ spanner 3. 1/8 VCR gaskets 4. Helium leak detector (eg Restek Electronic Leak Detector Cat# 22655) 5.
  • Page 47 Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser CAUTION It is important that carrier gas pressure is stable and fixed. Changing the carrier gas delivery pressure will affect dilution ratio from internal dilution system. 8. Note: If the analyser has the internal dilution system option, connect the calibration gas to sample inlet 2 and adjust supply pressure to 30 psig.

  • Page 48: Shut-Down Procedure

    Quick Start Guide SERVOPRO CHROMA/NANOCHROME/ULTRA Gas Analyser 17. Verify analyser “Detector A” raw signal for purity and compare to data recorded on analyser TRS. This must be done with all chromatographic valves in the off state. All “Detectors A” are specific to nitrogen. A reading above 0.10 V for helium carrier and 0.2 V for argon carrier with 100% plasma power indicates a...

  • Page 49: Routine Maintenance

    (typically every 2 years). 7. The permeation tube (fitted with each PED) will require replacement periodically, dependent on application (typically every 5 years). Please contact Servomex service department 8. Annual regeneration of the chromatographic columns (refer to operator manual).

  • Page 50: Storage And Disposal

    Dispose of the analyser and any associated equipment safely, and in accordance with the local and national safety and environmental requirements. The SERVOPRO Chroma/NanoChrome/Ultra is not suitable for disposal in municipal waste streams (such as landfill sites, domestic recycling centres and so on). Refer to operator manual for disposal...

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