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TRACE GC Ultra UFMUltra Fast Module DeviceInstruction ManualPN 31709398, Revision May 2010

UFM Ultra Fast Module Device for TRACE™ GC Ultra Instruction Manual May 2010 EditionPart Number 317 093 98© 2007-2010 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved.Printed in Italy

Published by Thermo Fisher Scientific S.p.A., Strada Rivoltana, 20090 Rodano - Milan - ItalyTel: +39 02 95059355 Fax: +39 02 95059388

Printing History: First Edition, released February 2002Second Edition, released December 2002Third Edition, released May 2003Fourth Edition, released April 2004Fifth Edition, released January 2005Sixth Edition, released September 2005Seventh Edition, released May 2006Eight Edition, released December 2006Ninth Edition, released May 2007Tenth Edition, released April 2009Eleventh Edition, released May 2010

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Declaration
Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo 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

• re-calibration

• changes and repairs

have been carried out by authorized personnel and if:

• the local installation complies with local law regulations

• the instrument is used according to the instructions provided and if its operation is only entrusted to qualified trained personnel

Thermo Fisher Scientific is not liable for any damages derived from the non-compliance with the aforementioned recommendations.

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Contents
About This Manual..................................................................................................................................9
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 9Conventions Used in This Manual........................................................................................... 10Instrument Markings and Symbols .......................................................................................... 12Classification of the Instrument ...............................................................................................14

Environmental Conditions ............................................................................. 14Using the TRACE GC Ultra Document Set............................................................................. 15Using Hydrogen ....................................................................................................................... 16

Using the Hydrogen Sensor ........................................................................................ 17

Chapter 1UFM Device Overview ....................................................................................................................... 19

The UFM Device...................................................................................................................... 20General Information ................................................................................................................. 22

GC Installation Note ................................................................................................... 22Carrier Gas Requirements........................................................................................... 23Detector Gases Requirements ..................................................................................... 23

When FID/FPD detector is used .................................................................... 23When TEMPUS TOF MS detector is used .................................................... 24

Columns ...................................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up............................................................................................................................ 25

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 26Menus Description ................................................................................................................... 26

Column Oven Configuration Menu ............................................................................ 26Oven (UFM) Menu ..................................................................................................... 27UFM Calibration ......................................................................................................... 29UFM Calibration Menu............................................................................................... 29

Set-Up Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 30UFM Column Installation ........................................................................................................31System Power Up..................................................................................................................... 31Configure Column Oven for UFM........................................................................................... 32UFM Calibration ...................................................................................................................... 33Column Evaluation and Leak Check........................................................................................ 37

Automatic Leak Check .................................................................................. 37Column Evaluation ........................................................................................ 37

Parameters Programming ......................................................................................................... 43


Contents

Column Oven Parameters Programming.................................................................... 43Split/Spliless Injector Parameters Programming........................................................ 45Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector Parameters Programming ............. 47FID/FPD Detector Parameters Programming............................................................. 49TEMPUS TOF MS Parameters Programming ........................................................... 50

Chapter 3Analysis...............................................................................................................................................51

Performing an Analysis ........................................................................................................... 52

Chapter 4Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................57

Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 58Maintaining the UFM Device..................................................................................... 58

Messages.................................................................................................................................. 59Calibration Routine Error Messages ............................................................. 59Calibration Verify Routine Error Messages .................................................. 61General Messages.......................................................................................... 62

Chapter 5UFM Device Installation ....................................................................................................................65

Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 66Who Performs the Installation of the Device ............................................................. 66

Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 66S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration................................................................................................ 68

Removing the GC Panels............................................................................... 69Preparing the Injector and Detector Base...................................................... 71Installing the Heating Block.......................................................................... 74Installing the Column Fixing Bracket ........................................................... 77Installing the UFM Control Card .................................................................. 79Installing the External Power Module........................................................... 83Connecting the Cables................................................................................... 84Reinstalling the GC panels ............................................................................ 88Powering on the GC ...................................................................................... 93Configuring the UFM Device........................................................................ 93

S/SL - MS Configuration......................................................................................................... 94Removing the GC Panels............................................................................... 95Preparing the Injector and Detector Transfer Line........................................ 97


Contents

Installing the Heating Block ........................................................................ 101Installing the UFM Control Card................................................................. 108Installing the External Power Module ......................................................... 112Connecting the Cables ................................................................................. 113Reinstalling the GC panels........................................................................... 116Powering On the GC.................................................................................... 123Configuring the UFM Device ...................................................................... 123

PTV - FID/FPD Configuration............................................................................................... 124Removing the GC Panels ............................................................................. 125Preparing the Injector and Detector Base .................................................... 127Installing the Heating Block ........................................................................ 130Installing the Column Fixing Bracket.......................................................... 135Installing the UFM Control Card................................................................. 137Installing the External Power Module ......................................................... 141Connecting the Cables ................................................................................. 142Reinstalling the GC panels........................................................................... 146Powering on the GC..................................................................................... 151Configuring the UFM Device ...................................................................... 151

UFM Device Removal ........................................................................................................... 152

Customer Communication................................................................................................................ 155How To Contact Us................................................................................................................ 155

Reader Survey ........................................................................................................... 156

Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................157

Index ....................................................................................................................................................163


Contents


About This Manual
Overview
This Instruction Manual contains descriptions of the features and components of the UFM device. Inside, you will find all of the information necessary for routine operation of your GC, including operating sequences to install and remove the UFM device on your GC, and diagrams and descriptions of the major components.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, UFM Device Overview, contains a description of the features and components of the UFM Device. Information about the configuration options, menus for the UFM and procedures for using UFM capillary column are also included.

Chapter 2, UFM Device Set-Up, describes configuration options, menus and instrument set-up operating sequences for the correct use of the UFM device.

Chapter 3, Analysis, This chapter provides information to run analyses with your TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the UFM device.

Chapter 4, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, provides maintenance guidelines and troubleshooting suggestions for the UFM device.

Chapter 5, UFM Device Installation, provides the instructions to properly install the UFM device on your TRACE GC Ultra. It also contains operating sequences to remove the device from your GC when normal gas chromatography conditions are required.

Appendix A, Customer Communication, contains contact information for Thermo Fisher Scientific offices worldwide. This appendix also contains a one-page Reader Survey.

The Glossary contains definitions of terms used in this guide and the help diskette. It also includes abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, and symbols.

The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics in this guide, including cross references and the corresponding page numbers.


About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual

Conventions Used in This ManualThe following symbols and typographical conventions are used throughout this manual.

Bold Bold text indicates names of windows, dialog boxes, and fields.

Italic Italic indicates cross references, first references to important terms defined in the glossary, and special emphasis.

Monospace Monospace, or Courier, indicates filenames and filepaths or text the user should enter with the keyboard.

Monospace Bold

Monospace Bold indicates messages, prompts, or menu titles displayed on the computer screen or on a digital display.

» This symbol illustrates menu paths to select, such as File»Open….

KEY NAME Bold, uppercase sans serif font indicates the name of a key on a keyboard or keypad, such as ENTER.

CAUTIONThis symbol alerts you to an action or sequence that, if performed improperly, could damage the instrument.

NOTEThis symbol alerts you to important information related to the text in the previous paragraph.

WARNING!This symbol alerts you to an action or sequence that, if improperly performed, could result in damage to the instrument or possible physical harm to the user. This symbol may be followed by icons indicating special precautions that should be taken to avoid injury.

This symbol indicates an electric shock hazard.


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This symbol indicates danger from hazardous chemicals.

This symbol indicates danger from high temperature surfaces or substances.

This symbol indicates a fire hazard.

This symbol indicates an explosion hazard.

This symbol indicates a toxic hazard.

This symbol indicates the presence of flammable materials.

This symbol indicates the presence of radioactive material.

This symbol indicates an operation or sequence that must not be performed by the user. A Thermo Fisher Scientific authorized Customer Support Engineer must perform this sequence.

This symbol indicates all metal objects, such as watches and jewelry, must be taken off.

This symbol indicates an eye hazard. Eye protection must be worn.

This symbol indicates the user must wear a protective screen when performing the sequence.


About This Manual Instrument Markings and Symbols

Instrument Markings and SymbolsThe following table explains the symbols used on Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments. Only a few of them are used on the TRACE GC Ultra gas chromatograph.

This symbol indicates the user must wear protective shoes when performing the sequence.

This symbol indicates the user must wear protective clothing when performing the sequence.

This symbol indicates the user must wear gloves when performing the sequence.

Symbol DescriptionDirect Current

Alternating Current

Both direct and alternating current

Three-phase alternating current

Earth (ground) terminal

Protective conductor terminal

Frame or chassis terminal

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Equipotentiality

On (Supply)

Off (Supply)

Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION (Equivalent to Class II of IEC 536)Indicates that the user must refer to the manual for specific Warning or Caution information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product.Caution, risk of electric shock

Caution, hot surface

Caution (refer to accompanying documents)

In-position of a bistable push control

Out-position of a bistable push control

Symbol in compliance to the Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) placed on the european market after August, 13, 2005.

Symbol Description


About This Manual Classification of the Instrument

Classification of the InstrumentEnvironmental Conditions • Internal use

• Up to 2000 meters altitude

• Temperature 18 to 30 °C

• Maximum relative humidity between 30% and 85%

• Voltage variations must not exceed the nominal voltage by ± 10%

• Transient overloads in compliance with installation categories II

• Pollution degree according to IEC 664 (3.7.3) 2

• Protection degree IP00


Using the TRACE GC Ultra Document Set About This Manual

Using the TRACE GC Ultra Document SetThe TRACE GC Ultra Document Set (CD-Rom PN 317 095 00) includes all manuals in electronic format, and serves as your library for information about the TRACE hardware and software. The TRACE GC Ultra Document Set (PN 317 093 00) as paper copy is also available. Furthermore, Thermo Fisher Scientific part numbers (PN) for the paper copy manuals are provided for each book title.

Site Preparation and Installation Manual (PN 317 091 90) This manual and diskette describes how to set up a workspace for the TRACE GC and how to connect the TRACE GC Ultra to the gas supplies and peripheral devices.

Acceptance Package (PN 317 092 20) This folder contains required shipping documents and quality report forms.

Getting Started (PN 317 092 30) This guide contains sequences for checking configuration, installing detectors, and making a first analysis with the TRACE GC Ultra.

Operating Manual (PN 317 091 70) This manual provides descriptions of the TRACE GC Ultra hardware and software and instructions for their use.

UFM Ultra Fast Module Device (PN 317 093 98) This manual provides descriptions of the TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the UFM device. and instructions for it use. The relevant Standard Operating Procedure is provided in a separated document PN 317 094 09.

Quick Reference Card (PN 317 092 40) This reference card contains guidelines for carrier gas use and injection sequences.

K-Factor Quick Reference (P/N 317 092 41)This reference card contains information to interpretate results from a Column Evaluation.


About This Manual Using Hydrogen

Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PN 317 092 80) This document provides a list of recommended scheduled maintenance and a year-long log book to record maintenance, observations, supply lists, and service records.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide (PN 317 091 80) This manual contains instructions for diagnosing and resolving operational problems.

Standard Operating Procedures (PN 317 092 00) This manual contains instructions, operating sequences, and test criteria for final testing of the TRACE GC Ultra.

Spare Parts Catalog (PN 317 092 10) This catalog contains a list of spare parts for the TRACE GC Ultra.

Using HydrogenThe use of hydrogen as a carrier gas or as fuel for certain flame detectors requires the operator’s strict attention and compliance with special precautions due to the hazards involved.

Hydrogen is a dangerous gas, particularly in an enclosed area when it reaches a concentration corresponding to its lower explosion level (4% in volume). When mixed with air it can create an explosive mixture. An explosion hazard could develop in the GC oven when hydrogen is used as a carrier gas if oven elements are not perfectly connected to each other, or if the connection materials are worn out, broken, or otherwise faulty.

Use the following safety precautions when using hydrogen:

• Ensure that all hydrogen cylinders comply with the safety requirements for proper use and storage. Hydrogen cylinders and delivery systems must comply with local regulations.

• Make sure the gas supply is turned completely off when connecting hydrogen lines.


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• Perform a bubble test to ensure that the hydrogen lines are leak-tight before using the instrument. Perform the bubble test after performing the pressure test described in the TRACE GC Ultra Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual.

• Avoid spraying any electrical components during the bubble test. Continue checking each section of the pneumatic circuit until you identify the leak. If you need to perform a leak check inside the pneumatic compartment, first perform the bubble test with all circuits pressurized, then disconnect the GC from the main gas supply and remove the pneumatic circuit panel. Repeat this sequence until you eliminate all leaks.

• Ensure your GC column oven has a hydrogen sensor. A hydrogen sensor continuously monitors the hydrogen level in the GC column oven.

If your GC oven does not have a hydrogen sensor already installed, contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific sales representative. To comply with instrument safety requirements, a Thermo Fisher Scientific CSE or authorized service technician should install the sensor.

If you plan to use a sensor other than the sensor recommended by Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must verify its ability to perform the functions listed above before installing it. It must comply with your local safety regulations, or with the IEC 10101 regulations if local regulations do not exist.

Using the Hydrogen SensorThe lower limit of the hydrogen sensor is 0.5% in volume. You should adjust the detection threshold to 1% in volume, which is 25% of the hydrogen lower limit of explosion (4% in volume).

In cases where the connections begin to leak or the column breaks, the sensor alerts the operator. It then automatically cuts off the gas supply and heating to the active zones, and sweeps the column oven with forced air ventilation.

If the sensor detects anomalies or leaks during GC operation due to instrument malfunction, the operator must immediately:

1. IEC 1010-1, First Edition, September 1990; IEC 1010-1, Amendment 1, September 1992; IEC 1010-1, Amendment 2, June 1995.


About This Manual Using Hydrogen

• close the hydrogen supply

• switch off the gas chromatograph

• air out the room

The reliability of the sensor depends on careful maintenance. After the sensor is in use, you must periodically check its operating performance and calibration as recommended by the manufacturer. Refer to your hydrogen sensor’s instruction manual for maintenance guidelines.

WARNING! Never use hydrogen in your TRACE GC Ultra system unless your GC oven has a hydrogen sensor installed.

NOTE Thermo Fisher Scientific CSEs are not authorized to install or repair any instrument using hydrogen as a carrier gas unless the instrument is equipped with the appropriate sensor.


Instruction Manual

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UFM Device Overview
This chapter contains a description of the features and components of the UFM Device. Information about the configuration options, menus for the UFM and procedures for using UFM capillary column are also included.

Chapter at a Glance…The UFM Device..................................................................................................20General Information .............................................................................................22

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Chapter 1UFM Device Overview The UFM Device

The UFM DeviceThe Ultra Fast Module (UFM) device, shown in Figures 1-1 and 1-2, is a GC device that integrates a GC capillary column with the components for its temperature control.

Figure 1-1. The UFM Device (S/SL or PTV - FID/FPD Configuration)

Figure 1-2. The UFM Device (S/SL - MS Configuration)


Chapter 1The UFM Device UFM Device Overview

Compared to conventional air circulating GC oven UFM Device features faster temperature programming and it allows heating rates up to 1200 °C/min while maintaining low power consumption.The UFM device includes a column module where a capillary column, a heating wire and a temperature sensing wire are combined in a tight package using a ceramic fiber insulation. The column module may be operated at programmable temperatures ranging from ambient to 370 °C or to the maximum operating temperature of the related stationary phase.

The power required by the capillary column module to operate is furnished by the external Power Module. Additionally the UFM Device includes a heated block and the relevant cover. This heated block allows the proper connection of the column module to the inlet and to the detector.

The heating block is maintained at constant temperature choosing in the range from ambient to 400 °C.

The device control is performed by a dedicated control card installed in the GC electronic compartment.


Chapter 1UFM Device Overview General Information

General InformationThe Ultra Fast Module (UFM) Device allows the direct heating of the analytical capillary column properly installed inside the GC oven. To operate with the UFM device the GC must be equipped with:

• Gas Control DPFC and DGFC modules for the digital control of the injector and detector gases.

• Injector According to the UFM Device configuration, the following injectors may be used:

— Split/Splitless (S/SL)

— Programmable Temperature Vaporizing (PTV)

• Detector According to the UFM Device configuration, the following detectors may be used:

— Flame Ionization Detector (FID),

— Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)

— TEMPUS TOF MS detector

CAUTION FPD requires the use of the silcosteeled jet PN 404 045 12 to avoid interaction with steel.

NOTE PTV-MS configuration is not currently available.

GC Installation NoteInstall the GC equipped with the UFM device such as a standard TRACE GC Ultra. To properly install the GC in your lab, please refer to the instructions reported in the TRACE GC Ultra Site Preparation and Installation Manual. The GC also requires the use of an external Power Module to supply the UFM device.


Chapter 1General Information UFM Device Overview

To properly install and connect this module, please refer to Installing the External Power Module in Chapter 5 of this manual.

WARNING! The PTV Backflush option, if present, must be removed, due to its interference with the installation of the UFM device in the configuration with the PTV injector.

Carrier Gas RequirementsThe GC may require helium, nitrogen or hydrogen as carrier gas.

WARNING! Hydrogen is a potentially dangerous gas that requires the operator’s strict attention and compliance with special precautions due to the hazards involved. Refer to Using Hydrogen on page 16 for safety informations.

Detector Gases RequirementsVerify the detector gases requirements according to the detector in use.

When FID/FPD detector is usedFID/FPD requires air and hydrogen as fuel gases. The use of the make-up gas is optional.

According to the required gases, the DGFC module may be:

• Type AB for the control of air and hydrogen.

• Type AD for the control of air and hydrogen.

• Type AC for the control of air, hydrogen and make-up gas.

1. Verify that the detector gas control module installed on your GC is compatible with the detector gas requirements.

2. The connections of the FID/FPD detector gases must be performed as described in the following table:


Chapter 1UFM Device Overview General Information

(*) FPD applications typically do not require Make-up gas.

For further details, refer to the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

When TEMPUS TOF MS detector is usedTo verify MS detector gas requirements please refer to the relevant instruction manual.

Columns Several UFM capillary columns are available. The column is placed in a proper cage according to the instrument configuration. No preventive column preparation is required; the fittings required for the installation are already present.

To install the UFM column refer to UFM Column Installation on page 31.

Installed Module Connect Hydrogen to Connect Air to Connect Make-up Gas to

AB Gas 2 Gas 1 —

AC Gas 2 Gas 1 Gas 3(*)

AD Gas 3 Gas 1 —


Instruction Manual

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UFM Device Set-Up
This chapter describes configuration options, menus and instrument set-up operating sequences for the correct use of the UFM device.

Chapter at a Glance…Introduction ..........................................................................................................26Menus Description................................................................................................26Set-Up Getting Started .........................................................................................30UFM Column Installation.....................................................................................31System Power Up .................................................................................................31Configure Column Oven for UFM.......................................................................32UFM Calibration ..................................................................................................33Column Evaluation and Leak Check....................................................................37Parameters Programming .....................................................................................43

Operating SequencesHow to Configure Column Oven for UFM ..........................................................32How to Perform an UFM Calibration...................................................................33How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify ......................................................35How to Perform a Column Evaluation .................................................................39How to Perform an Automatic (DPFC) Leak Check............................................41Setting Up a Single Ramp Temperature Program ................................................43Setting Up a Multiple Ramp Temperature Program.............................................44Setting Up the Split/Splitless Injector ..................................................................45Setting Up the Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector .........................47Programming an FID/FPD ...................................................................................49

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Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up Introduction

IntroductionThis manual will give you additional information to the TRACE GC Ultra Document Set also delivered with the unit, due to specific features of the UFM device. To properly install the instrument refer to the TRACE GC Ultra Site Preparation and Installation Manual.

Menus DescriptionThis paragraph details the TRACE GC Ultra menus dedicated to the UFM device.

Column Oven Configuration MenuThe CONFIGURE OVEN menu contains the configuration parameters for the column oven.

NOTE The UFM Device is automatically recognized when the GC is turned on. The following message will be displayed during the GC start-up routine.

.

1. Press CONFIG. Then press OVEN or scroll to Oven and press ENTER to open the menu shown in Table 2-1.

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Table 2-1. Configure Oven Menu Menu Range Comments

CONFIGURE OVEN This line is the menu title bar.Auto prep run On/Off Press ON to turn on automatic Prep Run execution

without pressing PREP RUN. This feature is useful when you use the autosampler.When this item is set to Off, you must press PREP RUN to activate the Prep Run.


Chapter 2Menus Description UFM Device Set-Up

1. When UFM system is present.2. When UFM system is present and enabled, its parameters are included in the menu.

Oven (UFM) MenuThe OVEN (UFM) menu contains the parameters for programming the UFM Column temperature, from an initial temperature to a final temperature, using up to three ramps during the analytical run. It is possible to set a single (isothermal) or multiple ramp program.

Press OVEN to open the OVEN (UFM) menu, shown in Table 2-2.

Auto Start On/Off Allows an automatic Start signal.PR timeout 0–999.99 min,

∞Enter the duration of the prep run. The injection must occur within this time or the timeout will return the GC to the Standby condition.

Enable UFM?1 Yes/No This function enables the UFM system. Press YES to activate the UFM system. Press NO to deactivate it.

Equil time 0–999.99 min This is the time required for equilibrating the oven temperature after the temperature is set or modified.

Ready delay 0–99.9 min This parameter delays the Ready to Inject condition. This function is useful for on-column injectors. It allows the secondary cooling to cool the injector before the injection. This time must not exceed the PR timeout value.

Max temp (UFM)2 0–370 °C This parameter defines the maximum allowable column temperature setpoint to protect the column from unintentionally high temperatures.

UFM Calibration2 This function allows the calibration of the heating element of the column.

Table 2-1. Configure Oven Menu (Continued)Menu Range Comments


Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up Menus Description

Table 2-2. Oven (UFM) Menu Menu Range Comments

OVEN (UFM) This line is the menu title bar.Col.temp On/Off,

0–370 °CPress ON to display the actual and setpoint values. This value is the column initial temperature.

Initial time 0–999.99 min This parameter defines the time the column remains at the starting temperature after a programmed run has begun.

Ramp 1 On/Off, ∞ 0.0–1200 °C/min

This is the temperature ramp rate in °C/min to reach the final temperature. Press ON to enable a temperature ramp.

Final temp 1 0–370 °C This parameter defines the temperature the column will reach at the end of the heating or cooling ramp. This line only appears if Ramp 1 is On.

Final time 1 0.00–999.99 min, ∞

This parameter defines how long (in minutes) the column will maintain the final temperature of the ramp.

Ramp 2-3 On/Off, ∞ 0.0–1200 °C/min

After you program the first ramp, the menu adds the Ramp 2 parameter lines. If you do not want an additional ramp, leave this parameter set to OFF. To program the ramp, press ON. The Final temp and Final time lines for the ramp will be added to the menu. You can repeat this process to program up to three temperature ramps.

Final temp 2-3 0–370 °C This parameter defines the temperature the column will reach at the end of the relevant ramp.

Final time 2-3 0.00–999.99 min, ∞

This parameter defines how long (in minutes) the oven will maintain the final temperature of the ramp.

Block Temp 0- 400 °C, On, Off

This parameter defines the temperature of the heating block.


Chapter 2Menus Description UFM Device Set-Up

UFM CalibrationThis paragraph describes the operations needed to perform the calibration of the UFM column temperature sensor.

This operation must be carried out every time a new column is installed and when required by the system. UFM calibration is automatically verified every time the GC is powered on.

UFM Calibration MenuPress CONFIG, then scroll to Oven and press ENTER to open the OVEN CONFIGURE menu. Scroll to UFM Calibration and press ENTER to open the UFM CALIBRATION menu, shown in Table 2-3:

Every time the GC is powered on the system performs automatically a Calibration Verify routine to check the UFM calibration status. No messages are displayed during this routine. At the end of the routine if calibration status is correct, the GC goes to READY condition. If not, you need manually perform a calibration verify selecting the relevant option in UFM calibration menu and following the instructions reported in How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify operating sequence.

CAUTION If calibration or verify calibration routine are not successfully passed, the system automatically turns off power supply to the column. This avoids to damage the column. A relevant status message will be displayed in the status window.

Table 2-3. UFM Calibration MenuMenu Comments

Exit w/o calibrate To exit UFM Calibration menu without performing calibration

Start calibration To start calibration Verify calibration To verify calibration when needed.


Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up Set-Up Getting Started

Set-Up Getting StartedThe set-up and the programming of the TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the UFM involve the following operations:

• Column Installation

• UFM Calibration

• Column Evaluation and Leak Check

• TRACE GC Ultra parameters programming.

— Column Oven (configuration and parameters programming).

— Injector (SSL/PTV)

— Detector (FID/FPD)

• Data system package installation.

NOTE For further details about set-up, injector and detector parameters programming, refer to the relevant Chapters in the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.


Chapter 2UFM Column Installation UFM Device Set-Up

UFM Column InstallationThe column is connected to the injector and detector base fittings located in the GC oven. The GC oven controller accurately controls the column temperature.

CAUTION Each column has a maximum recommended operating temperature. To protect the column from excessively high temperatures, remember to set the Max temp parameter for the column oven in the CONFIGURE OVEN menu as described in the operating sequence How to Configure Column Oven for UFM on page 32.To install the UFM column refer to the instructions reported in the following operating sequences in Chapter 5.

• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration

• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration

• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration

System Power UpIf you have not already done so, connect the power cord to the GC. Plug the power cord into the appropriate power outlet. The power switch is located on the back side of the GC. Flip the switch to the ON position.


Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up Configure Column Oven for UFM

Configure Column Oven for UFMConfigure the column oven following the operating sequence reported below.

OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Configure Column Oven for UFM

Use this sequence to configure the column oven

1. Press CONFIG, then scroll to Oven and press ENTER.

2. Scroll to Auto prep run. Press ON to enable automatic prep run. Press OFF if you want the prep run to be activated by pressing the PREP RUN key.

3. Scroll to PR timeout and set the duration of the prep run timeout.

4. Scroll to Enable UFM and set YES.

5. Scroll to Ready delay and set the delay time before the GC enters the Ready to Inject condition.

6. Scroll to Equil time and set the UFM column temperature equilibration time.

7. Scroll to Max Temp (UFM) and set the maximum allowable UFM column temperature.

8. When required, scroll to UFM Calibration to perform the calibration of the UFM column heating element. For details refer to operating sequence How to Perform an UFM Calibration on page 33.


Chapter 2UFM Calibration UFM Device Set-Up

UFM CalibrationThis operation must be carried out every time a new column is installed and when required by the system. UFM calibration is automatically verified every time the GC is powered on. Perform UFM Calibration following the instructions reported in the How to Perform an UFM Calibration operating sequence.

At the end of the routine if calibration status is correct, the GC goes to READY condition. If not, you need to perform manually a calibration verify selecting the relevant option in UFM calibration menu and following the instructions reported in How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify operating sequence.

OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Perform an UFM Calibration

This operating sequence contains the instructions to perform an UFM calibration.

Before operating, verify that the UFM device is correctly installed, the external power module is switched on, the GC oven door is properly closed and the carrier gas flow is turned on.

To perform calibration operate as follows:

1. Press CONFIG, then scroll to Oven and press ENTER to open the OVEN CONFIGURE menu.

2. Scroll to UFM Calibration and press ENTER to open UFM Calibration menu:

.

NOTE To exit UFM Calibration menu without performing calibration, scroll to Exit w/o calibrate and press ENTER.

UFM CALIBRATION

Exit w/o calibrate

Start calibration

Verify calibration


Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up UFM Calibration

3. Scroll to Start calibration and press ENTER. The calibration routine is automatically performed. The following message is displayed

.

4. During the routine, you can only visualize the actual temperature values and the elapsed time of the routine.

NOTE To abort calibration, press STOP. A relevant message will be displayed.

5. At the end of the routine the following message will be displayed if the operation was successful.

In case of error, the following message and the relevant error code number will be displayed.

UFM CALIBRATION

This operation

may take up to

10 min!

UFM CALIBRATION

Oven temp (40)

Column temp (40) Elapsed time 1.25

Use <Stop> to abort

UFM CALIBRATION

COMPLETED

SUCCESSFULLY

UFM CALIBRATION

Warning

Calibration FAILED

ERROR No X


Chapter 2UFM Calibration UFM Device Set-Up

For further details, refer to Calibration Routine Error Messages in Chapter 4.

OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify

You need to manually verify the calibration when the GC does not go to Ready condition at the end of the verify calibration automatic routine performed at the GC power on.

The GC cannot perform an automatic calibration verify at power on if one of the following conditions subsists:

• the oven door is open

• the carrier gas is off

• the UFM power supply is off

To manually perform verify calibration routine operate as follows.

1. Press CONFIG, then scroll to Oven and press ENTER to open the OVEN CONFIGURE menu.

2. Scroll to UFM Calibration and press ENTER to open UFM Calibration menu:

.

3. Scroll to Verify calibration and press ENTER. The verify calibration routine is performed.

4. During the routine, you can only visualize the actual values of temperatures and the elapsed time of the routine.

UFM CALIBRATION

Exit w/o calibrate

Start calibration

Verify calibration


Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up UFM Calibration

NOTE To abort verify calibration, press STOP. A relevant message will be displayed.

5. At the end of the routine the following message will be displayed if the operation was successful.

In case of failure, a relevant message will be displayed.

Refer to Calibration Routine Error Messages

WARNING! If Verify calibration failed, it is mandatory to perform a new calibration.

VERIFYING UFM

Oven temp (40)

Column temp (40) Elapsed time 1.25

Use <Stop> to abort

UFM CALIBRATION

Calibration verified

SUCCESSFULLY

UFM CALIBRATION

Warning

Verify FAILED


Chapter 2Column Evaluation and Leak Check UFM Device Set-Up

Column Evaluation and Leak CheckThe circular sequence Automatic Leak Check, Manual Check for Leaks - Column Evaluation - Automatic Leak Check is the key for minimizing troubles related to leaks.

Automatic Leak CheckWhen you perform an Automatic Leak Check, the GC measures the column flow with a true mass flow sensor and compares it to the calculated flow from the original column constant to see if the numbers match. The instrument assumes a gas leak exists if there is a difference between these numbers and notify you that the system is not leak tight.

When the Automatic Leak Check highlights leaks you should perform a manual leak check, to determine the location of the leaks following the instructions reported in Chapter 8 of the TRACE GC Ultra Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual.

You should execute the Automatic Leak Check:

• once a day

• every time you have disconnected the gas lines for any reason (e.g. to clean or replace a component of the system or to install a new column).

NOTE Only a previous Column Evaluation, performed in a condition of true tightness, can ensure the validity of the subsequent Automatic Leak Check responses.Perform the Automatic Leak Check following the instructions reported in How to Perform an Automatic (DPFC) Leak Check operating sequence on page 41.

Column EvaluationFor pressure controlled injectors (S/SL, OCI, PTV and PPKD in wide bore mode), the indirect column flow control by automatic pressure programming relies on the calculation and predetermination of a column constant. The column evaluation is an automatic measurement of the column resistance that determines the column constant.


Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up Column Evaluation and Leak Check

Once the leak has been removed and the tightness of the system is reasonably sure, you should perform the Column Evaluation automatic control and compare the response with the K Factor values reported in K-Factor Quick Reference card. If the value obtained does not agree with the one reported on the card, this means that the leaks have not been repaired. Performing the Column Evaluation is the necessary condition for the success of any subsequent Automatic Leak Check.

Perform the Column Evaluation following the instructions reported in How to Perform a Column Evaluation operating sequence on page 39.

CAUTION Before performing column evaluation and automatic leak check, the UFM calibration must be successfully carried out.



OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Perform a Column Evaluation

To perform the column evaluation, the system uses the correlation between the pressure applied to the flow and the column temperatures. This operation must be carried out every time a new column is installed. Before performing the column evaluation, a manual leak test of the system must be carried out.

CAUTION Before performing Column Evaluation, carry out the leak check following the instructions reported in the TRACE GC Ultra Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual.

The GC must not be performing a run and must be isothermally stable before you can perform a column evaluation.

1. Press COLUMN EVAL to open the following menu:

1. This item appears if the relevant channel is present and configured.

2. Scroll to the Right or Left column to evaluate and press ENTER. The column evaluation is automatically performed.

NOTE To exit Column Evaluation menu without performing column evaluation, scroll to Exit w/o evaluation and press ENTER.

3. During the routine, you can only visualize the actual values of oven temp, pressure and column flow.

EVALUATE COLUMN?

Exit w/o evaluation

Eval Right column1

Eval Left column1



NOTE To abort column evaluation, press STOP. A relevant message will be displayed.

4. After a few minutes, the following message will be displayed if the operation was successful. Compare the response with the K Factor values reported in the K Factor Quick Reference card according to the carrier gas used.

5. If the value obtained does not agree with the one reported on the K Factor Quick Reference card, this means that leaks have not been repaired.

CAUTION The K factor values reported on the K Factor Quick Reference card are expected K factors for columns of exact dimensions. The K factors produced by you may vary somewhat. Large variations from the chart however will indicate a plugged column (high K constant) or a leak in the system (low K constant).

NOTE Performing the Column Evaluation is the necessary condition for the success of any subsequent Automatic Leak Check.

6. In case of error, the relevant error message will be displayed.

EVALUATING R/L COLUMN

Oven temp (52)

Pressure (21) Col. flow (08)

Use <Stop> to abort

R/L.COL.EVALUATION

COMPLETED

SUCCESSFULLY

K. --------



OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Perform an Automatic (DPFC) Leak Check

After you install a column and perform a manual leak check (as described in the Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual) and column evaluation, you can use the automatic leak check function any time in the future to check for leaks.

1. To start the leak check, press LEAK CHECK. The options you can select (Right column or Left column) depend on the configuration of your GC.

1. This item appears if the relevant channel is present and configured.

2. Scroll to the desired channel and press ENTER to start. The channel selected is automatically pressurized with carrier gas and sealed to perform the leak check.

NOTE To exit Leak Check menu without performing leak check, scroll to Exit w/o Leak check and press ENTER.

3. During the routine, you can only visualize the actual values of oven temp, pressure and column flow.

NOTE To abort leak check, press STOP. A relevant message will be displayed.

LEAK CHECK COLUMN?

Exit w/o Leak check

Eval Right column1

Eval Left column1

R/L.COL. LEAK CHECK

Oven temp (52)

Pressure (21)

Col. flow (08)

Use <Stop> to abort



4. After a few minutes, the following message will be displayed if the operation was successful.

If not, an error message is displayed and you must search for leaks, then repeat the leak check.

R/L.LEAK CHECK

COMPLETED

SUCCESSFULLY

Leak check passed.


Chapter 2Parameters Programming UFM Device Set-Up

Parameters ProgrammingColumn Oven Parameters Programming

Set-up a Single Ramp or Multiple Temperature Program following the operating sequences reported below.

OPERATING SEQUENCESetting Up a Single Ramp Temperature Program

This program raises the initial UFM column temperature to a specified final temperature at a specified rate and maintains the final temperature for a specified time.

1. Press OVEN to open the OVEN (UFM) menu.

2. Scroll to Temp and enter the initial temperature.

3. Scroll to Initial time and enter the time you want the column to maintain the initial temperature.

4. Scroll to Ramp 1 and press ON. Enter the ramp rate in °C/minute for the column to reach the ramp’s Final temp.

5. Scroll to Final temp 1 and enter the final temperature for the ramp.

6. Scroll to Final time 1 and enter the time the column will maintain the Final temp.

7. Scroll to Block temp and enter the temperature of the heating block.

8. To end the single ramp program, Ramp 2 must be Off.


Chapter 2UFM Device Set-Up Parameters Programming

OPERATING SEQUENCESetting Up a Multiple Ramp Temperature Program

This program raises the initial column temperature to a specified final temperature through up to three ramps, each having a specified ramp rate, time, and temperature.

1. Press OVEN to open the OVEN(UFM) menu.

2. Scroll to Temp and enter the initial temperature.

3. Scroll to Initial time and enter the time you want the column to maintain the initial temperature.

4. Scroll to Ramp 1 and press ON. Enter the ramp rate in °C/minute for the column to reach the ramp’s Final temp.

5. Scroll to Final temp 1 and enter the final temperature for the first ramp.


7. Scroll to Ramp 2 and press ON. Enter the ramp rate for the second temperature ramp.

8. Scroll to Final temp 2 and enter the final temperature for the second ramp.


10. To end the multiple ramp temperature program, leave Ramp 3 set to Off. To add additional oven ramps, repeat the steps 7 through 9.

11. Scroll to Block temp and enter the temperature of the heating block.



Split/Spliless Injector Parameters Programming Program the Split/Splitless (S/SL) parameters following the operating sequence reported below. For further information refer to Chapter 6 of the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

OPERATING SEQUENCESetting Up the Split/Splitless Injector

To set up Split/Splitless injector the following sequential steps are required:

• Programming Carrier Gas

• Programming S/SL Inlet

Before you begin programming verify that a column is correctly installed and the system is free of leaks then operate as follows:

Programming Carrier Gas Before you begin this operation check that the carrier gas type is correct for the analysis. Refer to Chapter 5 of the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

To program carrier gas, proceed as follows:

1. Press LEFT CARRIER or RIGHT CARRIER to open the LEFT CARRIER or RIGHT CARRIER menu.

2. Scroll to Flow mode and press MODE/TYPE or ENTER.

LEFT CARRIER

Col. Flow 5.00 5.00<

Pressure 40.6

Flow mode con flow



3. Scroll to Constant flow and press ENTER.

4. In LEFT CARRIER menu scroll to Col. Flow and set the appropriate value.

Programming S/SL Inlet

1. Press LEFT INLET or RIGHT INLET to open the relevant INLET menu.

The Mode: menu item displays the current operating mode.

2. Press MODE/TYPE to open the INLET MODE submenu.

3. Scroll to the mode of interest and press ENTER.

4. Scroll to Temp and press ON or enter the appropriate injector temperature using the numeric keypad.

5. Scroll to Const sept purge? and press YES.

LEFT CARRIER FLOW MODE

* Constant flow < Constant pressure

Programmed flow

Programmed pressure

LEFT INLET (S/SL)

Temp 250 250

Pressure 10.6 10.6

Mode: split<

XX INLET MODE

* Split <

Splitless

Splitless w/surge



Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector Parameters Programming

Program the Programmable Temperature Vaporizing (PTV) parameters following the operating sequence reported below. For further information refer to Chapter 12 of the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

OPERATING SEQUENCESetting Up the Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector

To set up Programmable Temperature Vaporizing injector the following sequential steps are required:

• Programming Carrier Gas

• Programming PTV Inlet

Before you begin programming verify that a column is correctly installed and the system is free of leaks then operate as follows:

Programming Carrier Gas Before you begin this operation check that the carrier gas type is correct for the analysis. Refer to Chapter 5 of the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

To program carrier gas, proceed as follows:

1. Press LEFT CARRIER or RIGHT CARRIER to open the LEFT CARRIER or RIGHT CARRIER menu.

2. Scroll to Flow mode and press MODE/TYPE or ENTER.

RIGHT CARRIER

Col. Flow 5.00 5.00<

Pressure 40.6

Flow mode con flow



3. Scroll to Constant flow and press ENTER.

4. In CARRIER menu scroll to Col. Flow and set the appropriate value.

Programming PTV Inlet

1. Press LEFT INLET or RIGHT INLET to open the relevant INLET menu.

The Mode: menu item displays the current operating mode.

2. Press MODE/TYPE to open the INLET MODE submenu.

3. Scroll up to the CT split mode is selected, then press ENTER.

4. Scroll to Temp and press ON or enter the appropriate injector temperature using the numeric keypad.

RIGHT CARRIER FLOW MODE

* Constant flow < Constant pressure

Programmed flow

Programmed pressure

RIGHT INLET (PTV)

Temp 250 250

Pressure 10.6 10.6

Mode: xxxxx<

XX INLET MODE

PTV split

PTV splitless

PTV solvent split

* CT split <

CT splitless

CT splitless w/srg



FID/FPD Detector Parameters ProgrammingProgram the FID/FPD parameters following the operating sequence reported below. For further details, refer to the Chapter 17 or 21 of the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

OPERATING SEQUENCEProgramming an FID/FPD

Before you begin this operating sequence, do the following:

• Verify that all detector gases are connected, a column is correctly installed, and the system is free of leaks.

• Check the oven temperature and injector temperature.

• Check the carrier gas flow depending on the capillary or packed column in use.

WARNING! Hydrogen is a potentially dangerous gas. Refer to Using Hydrogen on page 16 for safety information.

1. Press LEFT DETECT or RIGHT DETECT to open the DETECTOR menu.

2. Set the detector base body temperature.

3. Change the hydrogen flow rate, if desired, according to the analytical requirement.

4. Change the air flow rate, if desired, according to the analytical requirement.

5. Change the make-up gas flow rate, if desired.

6. In case of FPD scroll to high voltage mode? and set On if high voltage is required.

7. When the detector base body is at the set temperature, scroll to Flame and press ON. This turns on the air and hydrogen flows and initiates the ignition sequence. The signal increases after the ignition. A sudden baseline deflection



indicates that the flame is lit inside the detector. After a few seconds, the baseline should stabilize to the standing current level of the system.

TEMPUS TOF MS Parameters ProgrammingProgram the TEMPUS TOF MS Detector parameters following the instructions reported in the relevant Instruction Manual.


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Analysis
This chapter provides information to run analyses with your TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the UFM device.

Chapter at a Glance…Performing an Analysis ........................................................................................52

Operating ProceduresHow to Perform an Analysis ................................................................................52

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Chapter 3Analysis Performing an Analysis

Performing an AnalysisUse the following sequence to inject a sample into a split/splitless (S/SL) or a programmable temperature vaporizing (PTV) injector.

OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Perform an Analysis

Before injection, do the following:

• Verify that an UFM column is correctly installed, the correct liner is in the injector, and the system is free of leaks.

• Verify that UFM Calibration has been performed successfully.

• Verify that you have the proper syringe for the technique you are using:

— 51 mm needle for split or PTV injection

— 70–75 mm needle for splitless injection

Parameters Setting

1. Use LEFT CARRIER or RIGHT CARRIER to display the appropriate Carrier Gas Control Table. Verify you operate in the required constant flow mode. If not, scroll to Flow mode, press MODE/TYPE to access the selection menu, then select the correct mode.

1. These settings could also be for a right carrier.

LEFT CARRIER1

Col.flow 0.5 0.5

Pressure 200

Flow mode con flow <


Chapter 3Performing an Analysis Analysis

2. Use OVEN to display the Column Oven (UFM) Control Table. Set the oven temperature and the Oven Program required.

3. Use LEFT INLET or RIGHT INLET to display the appropriate S/SL or PTV Injector Control Table, according to the UFM device configuration. Set the required temperature Temp setpoint. Verify you operate in the required inlet mode:

• Split for S/SL

• CT split for PTV

If not, scroll to Mode, press MODE/TYPE to access the selection menu. Select the correct mode, then set the all others required setpoints.

1. These settings could also be used for a left/right inlet.

OVEN (UFM)

Temp 50.0 50.0

Initial Time 0.10

Ramp 1 180.0

Final temp 250

Final time 1 0.30<

Ramp 2 Off

Block temp. 260 260

LEFT INLET (S/SL)1 RIGHT INLET (PTV)

Temp 250 250

Pressure 200

Mode: Split

Total flow (155.5)

Split flow 150.0 150.0<

Split ratio 300

Temp 250 250

Pressure 200

Mode: CT Split

Total flow (155.5)

Split flow 150.0 150.0<

Split ratio 300



4. Use LEFT DETECTOR or RIGHT DETECTOR to display the appropriate Detector Control Table. Set the required temperature Base Temp and the detector gases H2, Air and Mkup required setpoints.

1. These settings could also be used for a right detector.

5. In case of FPD, scroll to High voltage mode? and press ON if high voltage is required.

6. Ignite the FID/FPD flame scrolling to Flame and pressing ON.

7. Use LEFT SIGNAL or RIGHT SIGNAL to display the appropriate Detector Signal Control Table. Observe the FID/FPD flame signal on the display. This is the flame-on background offset. Scroll to Range and set the electrometer amplifier input range required.

1. These settings could also be used for a right signal.

LEFT DETECTOR (FID)1 LEFT DETECTOR (FPD)1

Flame Off

Base temp 250 250

Signal pA (5.5)

Ign.thresh 2.0

Flameout retry Off

H2 35 35

Air 350 350

Mkup N2 30 30<

Flame Off

Base temp 300 300

FPD temp 150 150

Signal pA (1.4)

High voltage mode? N

H2 90 90

Air 115 115

Mkup N2 00 00

LEFT SIGNAL 1

Output (1000)

Offset 100

Auto zero? Y/N

Range 10^(0..3) 0<

Analog filter Off

Baseline Comp Off


Chapter 3Performing an Analysis Analysis

Manual Injection1. Press PREP RUN. Depending on the mode you have programmed, the TRACE

GC Ultra will perform the following operations:

• When the gas saver function is programmed, PREP RUN ends the gas saver mode and resets the split flow to the flow used during injection.

• In splitless mode, PREP RUN closes the split valve and will close the septum purge valve as programmed.

• In surge splitless mode, PREP RUN initiates the surge pressure.

2. When the Ready to Inject LED is lit, insert the syringe into the injector, wait for approximately 2 seconds, inject the sample rapidly, and rapidly remove the syringe from the injector. (This is the Hot Empty Needle technique.)

3. Press START.

The GC will complete the analysis as programmed.

Injection Using an AutosamplerBefore you begin autosampler injection, ensure that you have programmed the autosampler method in the AUTOSAMPLER menu and the autosampler sequence in the SEQUENCE menu.

1. Press PREP RUN. Depending on the mode you have programmed, the TRACE GC Ultra will perform the following operations:

• When the gas saver function is programmed, PREP RUN ends the gas saver mode and resets the split flow to the analytical flow.

• In splitless mode, PREP RUN closes the split valve and will close the septum purge valve as programmed.

• In surge splitless mode, PREP RUN initiates the surge pressure.

2. Press SEQ CONTROL.

3. Scroll to Start Sequence and press ENTER or START.



The autosampler will inject the samples according to the programmed method and sequence.


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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This chapter provides maintenance guidelines and troubleshooting suggestions for the UFM device.

Chapter at a Glance…Maintenance .........................................................................................................58Messages...............................................................................................................59

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Chapter 4Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance

MaintenanceThis paragraph contains a suggested guidelines to periodically perform the maintenance of the TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the UFM device.

Maintaining the UFM DeviceThis device does not require ordinary maintenance.


Chapter 4Messages Maintenance and Troubleshooting

MessagesThis paragraph contains the list of messages that may be displayed before or during the calibration and verify calibration routines, and general error messages that may occur during the UFM runs.

Calibration Routine Error Messages The possible error messages that may be displayed before or during the Calibration routine are reported in the following table.

Table 4-1. Calibration Routine Error Messages Error Message Cause Remedy

UFM CALIBRATION

UFM Column must be

pressurized for

UFM calibration!

Carrier gas line is closed or carrier flow turned OFF

Open the carrier gas line on the cylinder. Turn the carrier flow ON.

UFM CALIBRATION

UFM Power must be on for UFM calibration!

The external Power Module is not properly connected or turned Off.

Verify the connection between the Power Module and the UFM control Card. Turn the module On by using the power switch located on the rear panel.

UFM CALIBRATION

Door must be closed for UFM calibration!

The GC door is open. Close the GC door.

UFM CALIBRATION

Can’t execute while GC is running!

You are starting calibration while the GC is running.

To perform calibration wait the end of the analytical cycle or stop the GC.

UFM CALIBRATION

Warning,

CALIBRATION aborted

by USER!

You have selected the option Use <Stop> to abort

during the calibration routine.

To perform calibration again, select the option Start calibration in UFM Calibration menu.


Chapter 4Maintenance and Troubleshooting Messages

UFM CALIBRATION

Warning,

CALIBRATION aborted

for TIMEOUT!

The calibration routine time has exceeded the limit of 10 minutes.

Make sure that:- all the electrical connections have been properly carried out.- the column is pressurized.- the external power module is turned on. Repeat the calibration. If the error persists, contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific customer support organization.

UFM CALIBRATION

Warning,

CALIBRATION FAILED

Error No X

The calibration failed due to a failure expressed by Error No X where X is a number from 1 to 6.1 = Resistance of the column temperature sensor is too low.2 = Resistance of the column temperature sensor is too high.3 = Resistance temperature coefficient is too low. 4 = Resistance temperature coefficient is too high.5 = First calibration point out of range.6 = Calibration points difference out of range.

Contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific customer support organization.

Table 4-1. Calibration Routine Error Messages (Continued)Error Message Cause Remedy



Calibration Verify Routine Error Messages The possible error messages that may be displayed before or during the Verify Calibration routine are reported in the following table.

Table 4-2. Calibration Verify Routine Error Messages Error Message Cause RemedyUFM VERIFY

UFM Column must be

pressurized for

UFM calibration!

Carrier gas line is closed or carrier flow turned OFF

Open the carrier gas line on the cylinder. Turn the carrier flow ON.

UFM VERIFY

UFM Power must be on for UFM calibration!

The external Power Module is not properly connected or turned Off.

Verify the connection between the Power Module and the UFM control Card. Turn the module On by using the power switch located on the rear panel.

UFM VERIFY

Door must be closed for verifying UFM!

The GC door is open. Close the GC door.

UFM VERIFY

Can’t execute while GC is running!

You are starting calibration while the GC is running.

To perform calibration wait the end of the analytical cycle or stop the GC.

UFM CALIBRATION

Warning

VERIFY aborted

by USER!

You have selected the option Use <Stop> to abort

during the verify calibration routine.

To perform calibration again, select the option Verify calibration in UFM Calibration menu.

UFM CALIBRATION

Warning

VERIFY aborted

for TIMEOUT!

The verify calibration routine time has exceeded the limit of 2.5 minutes.

Perform a new calibration.

UFM CALIBRATION

Warning

CALIBRATION FAILED

Verify calibration failed. Perform a new calibration



General MessagesThe following table details messages that are displayed in case of “Not Ready” conditions.

Alarm MessagesThe following table lists alarm messages that may be displayed in case of fault.

WARNING! When one of the error listed occurs, contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific customer support organization.

Table 4-3. General Messages Message Description Cause

NOT RDY-Waiting for

UFM Power The column is not powered. Turn the external power module On.

UFM Column temp The column temperature is not at the setpoint.

Wait that the temperature reaches the setpoint.

UFM XLine1 temp The Xline1 temperature is not at the setpoint.

UFM XLine2 temp The Xline2 temperature is not at the setpoint.

UFM block temp The UFM block temperature is not at the setpoint.

UFM uncalibrated The column is not calibrated. Perform the calibration.



Table 4-4. Alarm MessagesMessage Description Cause

NOT RDY-Waiting for Temperature Error

UFM Column temp Temperature error due to hardware faults.

Verify that external power module is turned on. Try to turn it off then on again. If the problem persists, contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific customer support organization.

UFM XLine1 temp

UFM XLine2 temp

TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWNUFM is

out of Control!

UFM system failure. Contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific customer support organization.

TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWNUFM Column

Temperature overlimits

UFM column temperature has exceeded the set temperature limit.

TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWNUFM Transfer line 1Temperature over

limits

UFM transfer line 1 temperature has exceeded the set temperature limit.

TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWNUFM Transfer line 2Temperature over

limits

UFM transfer line 1 temperature has exceeded the set temperature limit.


Instruction Manual

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UFM Device Installation
This chapter provides the instructions to properly install the UFM device on your TRACE GC Ultra. It also contains operating sequences to remove the device from your GC when normal gas chromatography conditions are required.

Chapter at a Glance…Introduction ..........................................................................................................66Getting Started......................................................................................................66S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration ............................................................................68S/SL - MS Configuration......................................................................................94PTV - FID/FPD Configuration ...........................................................................124UFM Device Removal........................................................................................152

Operating SequencesHow to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration.....................68How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration ..89How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration..............................94How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration ......... 117How to Install the UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration ...................124How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration.147Removing UFM Device .....................................................................................152

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Chapter 5Introduction

IntroductionThe most important components of the UFM device are the following:

• Heating Block

• UFM Control Card

• External Power Module

• UFM Standard Outfit

Who Performs the Installation of the DeviceThe UFM device is already installed and configured on your GC. If, for any reason (e.g. to operate in normal GC conditions) the device is not installed or it is necessary to remove it from your GC and reinstall it again when required, carefully adhere to the instructions reported in this chapter.

WARNING! The PTV Backflush option, if present, must be removed, due to its interference with the installation of the UFM device in the configuration with the PTV injector.

Getting StartedThis paragraph contains the instructions to install the UFM device on your GC.

WARNING! The installation must be carried out only by Thermo Fisher Scientific authorized and trained technical personnel.

Before starting, the following preliminary operations must be carried out:

1. Cool the oven and detector base body to room temperature.

2. Close the gas supplies.

3. Turn off the main power on the rear panel of the GC.

4. Disconnect the main power cable from the rear of the GC.


Chapter 5Getting Started

5. If installed, disconnect the conventional capillary column and remove the column support.

Perform the sequential operations required to properly install UFM Device according to the detector in use (FID, FPD or TEMPUS TOF MS) following the instructions reported in the relevant operating sequences.

• How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration

• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration

• How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration

• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration

• How to Install the UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration

• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration

To remove the UFM device, refer to Removing UFM Device operating sequence.


Chapter 5S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration

S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration

OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration

To properly install the UFM device, the following sequential operations must be performed:

• Remove the top and right side panels of the GC.

• Prepare the injector and detector base fittings.

• Install the heating block inside the GC oven.

• Install the column block fixing bracket.

• Install the control card into the GC electronic compartment (control unit).

• Connect the external power module.

• Connection of the cables.

• Remount GC panels.

• Connect the column module.

• Power on the GC.

• Configure the UFM device.

Material Needed

• 2-mm Allen wrench• 3-mm Allen wrench• 10-mm Wrench• 11-mm Wrench• 15-mm Wrench• 17-mm Wrench



Figure 5-1. The TRACE GC Ultra

Removing the GC PanelsThis operation allows to access the GC upper parts and the electronic compartment.

Remove the GC Top Cover

1. Lift the detector cover off the GC top cover.

2. Open the oven door and unscrew the two top cover fastening screws.

1. Injector and detector cassette 2. Column oven door3. Upper cover 4. Right hand-side panel



3. Push the cover back about 1 cm and lift it up and off the GC.

Figure 5-2. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover

Remove the GC Right Side Panel

1. Loosen and remove the screw that secures the right side panel to the right upper rear corner of the GC by using the 3-mm Allen wrench. Refer to Figure 5-3.

2. Slide the side panel towards the back of the GC and then tilt the top of the side panel outwards. Continue to slide the panel towards the rear of the GC.



3. Hold the side panel parallel to the GC, and pull the lower edge of the panel away from the GC.

Figure 5-3. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel

Preparing the Injector and Detector BaseThis operation allows to accomodate the injector and detector bases, located inside the GC oven, to accept the UFM device.

Removing the Injector and Detector Base FittingsReferring to Figures 5-4 and 5-5, operate as follows.

Figure 5-4. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (1)

1. Right Panel Securing Screw

1. Retaining Nut for Terminal Fitting 2. Capillary Column Adapter

1

Injector Base

Detector �Base Body

12



1. Use the 17-mm and 10-mm wrenches respectively to unscrew the retaining nut at the bottom of the injector and the capillary column adapter at the bottom of the detector.

2. From the injector side, remove the retaining nut, the terminal fitting for capillary column and the silver seal.

3. From the detector side, remove the capillary column adapter and the silver seal.


Replacing the Injector and Detector Base FittingsReferring to Figures 5-6 and 5-7, operate as follows.

4. On the injector side, insert the same terminal fitting previously removed into the bottom of the injector base interposing a new silver seal, then finger-tighten the special retaining nut until it starts to grip the injector base.

1. Retaining Nut for Terminal Fitting 2. Terminal Fitting for Capillary Column3. Silver Seal 4. Capillary Column Adapter5. Silver Seal

Injector Base


1

2

34

5



5. On the detector side, insert the special terminal fitting into the bottom of the detector base, then finger-tighten the special retaining nut until it starts to grip the detector base.


6. Use the 15-mm wrench to tighten both special retaining nuts. Use no more pressure than necessary to obtain a good seal (1/4 or 1/2 turn).


1. Silver Seal for Injector Base 2. Terminal Fitting for Capillary Column3. Retaining Nut for Injector/Detector Base 4. Silver Seal for Detector base5. Terminal Fitting for Detector Base

Injector Base


1

2

3

4

5

3

Injector Base




Installing the Heating BlockThis operation allows to properly install the heating block on the injector and detector bases, located inside the GC oven.

Fixing the Heating Block Against the Oven CeilingReferring to Figure 5-9, operate as follows:

Figure 5-8. Installing the Heating Block (1)

1. Place the heating block against the ceiling of the oven paying attention to insert the injector and detector base fittings into the corresponding two holes present on the top of the heating block.

2. Verify that the injector and detector base fittings easily protrude inside the two holes present on the mounting plate. If not, lightly loose the mounting plate fixing screws, then try again.

1. Heating Block 2. Mounting Plate3. Mounting Plate Holes 4. Mounting Plate Fixing Screws5. Heater Element and Temperature Sensor Cable

Injector Base


12

3

4

5



3. Firmly holding the heating block against the oven ceiling, fix the mounting plate to the injector and detector base retaining nuts tightening the two fixing screws by using the 3-mm Allen wrench as shown in Figure 5-9.

NOTE Make sure there is no free space between the heating block and the oven ceiling, to avoid possible cold spots.


4. Finger-tighten the threaded locking rings until them start to grip the detector and the injector retaining nuts. Use the 11-mm wrench to slightly tighten the threaded locking rings.


1 Detector Base Retaining Nut 2. Injector Base Retaining Nut

1. Threaded Locking Rings

1

2

1



Guiding the Heating Block Cable out of the OvenOn the internal part of the column oven several fixing points are present.Look for the appropriate hole that allows the insertion of the cable as shown in Figure 5-11. The cable, coming from the heating block, must be guided across this hole.


Before starting operate as follows:

1. Remove the hole cap located behind the injectors/detectors cassette as shown in Figure 5-12. After the hole cap remotion, the insertion hole is visible.


1. Insertion Hole

1. Cables Exit Hole 2. Hole Cap

1

Injectors-DetectorsCassette

Oven Ceiling

1

2



2. Inside the GC oven, guide the heating block cable through the insertion hole until the cable protrudes from the GC upper panel as shown in Figures 5-13 and 5-14



Installing the Column Fixing BracketThis operation allows to install the bracket that will be used to fix the column cage when it will be connected to the heating block.

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Cables Insertion Hole

1

2



1. Loosen the Allen screw 1 that secures the right tab of the oven heater baffle as shown in Figure 5-15.

Figure 5-15. Oven Heater Baffle

2. Move the column block bracket until the bracket arm couples the Allen screw, previously loosened, that secures the right tab of the oven heater baffle as shown in Figure 5-16.

Figure 5-16. Installation of the Column Block Fixing Bracket

1. Oven Heater Baffle Right Tab Securing Allen Screw

1. Bracket Arm 2. Right Tab Allen Screw

1

11

2



Installing the UFM Control CardThe UFM control card must be installed into the proper expansion slot marked A, B or C located on the left part of the GC mother board in the electronic compartment. Refer to Figures 5-17 and 5-18.

NOTE In the case all the expansion slots are occupied, it is necessary to remove one of the three detector control cards currently installed and replace it with the UFM control card.

Figure 5-17. Extension Slots Top View

1. Loosen the fixing screw of the slot cover plate that corresponds to the selected A, B or C expansion slot on the mother board.

1. Slot cover plate 2. Cover plates fixing screw3. Free slot A B C. Extension slot position

1

32

C

B

A



Figure 5-18. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots

2. Verify that the jumper marked Jx, adjacent to the defined control card connector on the mother board, is positioned between the pins 1 and 2. Refer to the following table.

1. Detector control card expansion Slots 2. Additional heat control jumpers3. Mother board

Expansion slot Corresponding Jumper A J8B J7C J6

1

23



WARNING! The jumper marked “Jx” must be positioned between the pins 1 and 2.

3. Plug the UFM control card into the selected expansion slot on the mother board.

4. Fix the control card by using the same screw previously removed at point 1.

5. Connect the 2-pin connector of the free cable placed on the GC basement to the connector marked P1 located on the UFM control card as shown in Figure 5-19. This connection allows the UFM electronics to take control of the fan.

Figure 5-19. Fan Cable

WARNING! If the fan control cable is not properly connected to the P1 connector of the UFM control module, the UFM device will not function correctly.

Jumper Positioning

Pins 1-2 = additional heat control enabled Pins 2-3 = additional heat control not enabled



The result of the operation is shown in the example of Figure 5-20, where the expansion slot C on the mother board has been selected to install the card.

NOTE The UFM control card will be automatically recognized at the GC power on.

Figure 5-20. Installation of the UFM Control Card

On the top of the UFM control card the following connecting ports are present.

• a 9-pin port for the connection between the UFM control card and the heating block installed inside the GC oven.

• a 15-pin port for the connections between the UFM control card and the column cage.

• a 6-pin connector for the connection between the UFM control card and the external power module.

1. 9-pin Port 2. 15-pin Port3. 6-pin Connector

12

3



Installing the External Power ModuleThe external power module, shown in Figure 5-21, supplies power to the column and the transfer lines heater.

The module should be placed near the GC.

Figure 5-21. The External Power Module

Electrical Specifications .

1. Power On LED 2. Power Supply Socket3. Power Supply On/Off Switch 4. 6-pin Connector5. Fuse

Power Supply Input: 100 - 240 Vac; 50/60 Hz; 250 WOutput: 32 Vdc

Fuses F6.3A IEC127/I (5 x 20 mm)

Front View Rear View

1

2

3

4

5

POWER SUPPLY

V MAINS



Connecting the CablesThis operation consists in the following steps:

• Guiding the Column Cable Inside the Oven

• Connecting the Column Cable to the UFM Control Card

• Connecting the Heating Block Cable to the UFM Control Card

• Connecting the Power Module Cables

Guiding the Column Cable Inside the OvenThe same hole shown in Figure 5-11 allows the insertion of the column cable into the GC oven to power the analytical column when installed.

1. Guide the column cable through the insertion hole until the cable protrudes inside the GC oven ceiling as shown in Figures 5-22 and 5-23.

Figure 5-22. Insertion of the Column Cable (1)




2. Leave the column cable inside the oven. This cable will be connected to the column cage when installed as described in the Installing the UFM column operating sequence.

Connecting the Column Cable to the UFM Control Card

3. Connect the 15-pin connector of the column cable to the column port located on the top of the UFM control card as shown in Figure 5-24.

Figure 5-24. Connection of the Column Cable

1. Column Cable 2. Column Port

1

2



Connecting the Heating Block Cable to the UFM Control Card

4. Connect the cable coming from the heating block previously installed to the second piece of cable provided as shown in Figure 5-25.

Figure 5-25. Heating Block Cables Connection

5. Connect the 9-pin connector of the second piece of the cable to the heating block port located on the top of the UFM control card as shown in Figure 5-26.

Figure 5-26. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly

1. Heating Block Cable (1st segment) 2. Heating Block Cable (2nd segment)

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Heating Block Port

1

2

1

2



Connecting the Power Module Cables

6. Using the connection cable provided, connect the 6-pin connector located on the top of the UFM control card, as shown in Figure 5-27, to the 6-pin connector located on the power module rear panel as shown in Figure 5-28.

Figure 5-27. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1)


1. Power Module Cable 2. Power Module Port

1. Power Module Cable 2. Power Module Connector

1

2

1

2



7. Snap the cable into one of the cable slots on the GC as shown in Figure 5-29.


The result of the connecting cables operation is shown in Figure 5-30

Figure 5-30. Result of the Cables Connections

Reinstalling the GC panelsThis operation allows to reinstall the GC panels

1. Reinstall all the GC panels proceeding in the reverse order of their removal (refer to Removing the GC Panels on page 69).



OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration

This sequence contains the instructions to properly connect the UFM capillary column in S/SL - FID/FPD configuration.

Material Needed

• 6-mm wrenchReferring to Figure 5-31 operate as follows.

Figure 5-31. Column Installation (1)

1. Heater Block 2. Detector Base 3. Injector Base 4. Graphite Ferrules (just included)5. Retaining Nuts 6. Column Cage

1

2 3

4

5

6



The column module is supplied with a graphite ferrule in each column terminal. The two column terminals protruding from the module are already pre-cut at the right length to fit correctly the S/SL inlet and the GC detector.

The longer terminal must fit the GC detector and the shorter on the S/SL:

Figure 5-32. Column Ends

1. Insert the column ends into the detector and injector base simultaneously and slide the module up to the detector and injector base respectively.

2. Push the column as far as possible into the detector and injector base.

3. Finger-tighten the column retaining nuts until they starts to grip the column. Tighten the two nuts simultaneously (a little bit each one per time) in order to avoid to mount the cage awry.

4. Use the 6-mm wrench to tighten the retaining nuts as shown in Figure 5-33. Use enough pressure to obtain a good seal, but don’t overtighten (1/4 turn).

40 mm

82 mm

Injector

Detector




5. Mount the cover of the heating block inserting the fixing pin into the proper hole as shown in Figure 5-34.


1. Heater Block Cover 2. Fixing Pin3. Fixing Hole

3

1

2



6. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cover adheres to the heating block as shown in Figure 5-35.


7. Fix the column cage to the bracket arm previously mounted inserting the fixing pin provided through the column cage as shown in Figure 5-36.

For details refer to Installing the Column Fixing Bracket.


8. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cage is properly secured.

1. Fixing Pin Knob

1. Fixing Pin 2. Bracket Arm

1

2

1



9. Finally, plug the column cable connector into the column port located on the bottom of the column cage as shown in Figure 5-37.


Powering on the GC

1. Open the gas supplies.

2. Reconnect the mains power cord to the GC.

3. Turn on mains power.

Configuring the UFM DeviceTo configure the UFM device refer to How to Configure Column Oven for UFM in Chapter 1.

1. Column Port 2. Column Cable Connector

1

2


Chapter 5S/SL - MS Configuration

S/SL - MS Configuration

OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration



• Prepare the injector and detector transfer line.









Material Needed

• 2-mm Allen wrench• 3-mm Allen wrench• 7/16” wrench• 15-mm wrench• 17-mm wrench









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Preparing the Injector and Detector Transfer Line This operation allows to accomodate the inner tube and the injector base, located inside the GC oven, to accept the UFM device.

Removing the Injector Base Fittings

1. Use the 17-mm wrench to unscrew the retaining nut at the bottom of the injector.

2. Remove the retaining nut, the terminal fitting for capillary column and the silver seal as shown in Figure 5-41.


1



Figure 5-41. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (1)

Removing the Transfer Line Inner Tube

3. Use the 7/16” wrench to unscrew the completely the retaining nut that secures the inner tube to the GC interface.

4. Carefully withdraw the inner tube completely as shown in Figure 5-42.


1. Retaining nut for terminal fitting 2. Terminal Fitting for Capillary Column3. Silver Seal

1. Transfer Line Inner Tube

Injector Base

1

Injector Base

1

2

3

Injector Base

MS Detector � Transfer Line

1



Replacing the Injector Base Fittings

5. Insert the elbow fitting provided into the bottom of the injector base interposing a new silver seal as shown in Figure 5-43.


6. Finger-tighten the special retaining nut until it starts to grip the injector base paying attention to keep the elbow tube parallel to the front wall of the GC oven as shown in Figure 5-44.


1. Elbow Fitting 2. Special Retaining Nut3. Elbow Tube 4. Stainless Steel Washer5. Silver Seal for Injector Base

Injector Base

21

3

4

5



7. Use the 15-mm wrench to tighten the special retaining nut. Use no more pressure than necessary to obtain a good seal (1/4 or 1/2 turn).

Replacing the Transfer Line Inner Tube

8. Carefully insert the transfer line inner tube provided in the interface interposing the proper vespel ferrule and nut.

9. Push the inner tube back as far as it will go in the interface as shown in Figure 5-45.


Finger-tighten the securing nut until it starts to grip the interface fitting verifying that the inner tube terminal fitting is at the same level of the elbow tube terminal fitting as shown in Figure 5-46. If not, carefully push the MS back or back up against the GC, making sure the interface is not stressed by the GC oven wall.

1. Inner Tube 2. Securing Nut3. Inner Tube Terminal Fitting 4. Vespel Ferrule

Injector Base

1 2 34




10. Use the 15-mm wrench to tighten the special retaining nut. Use no more pressure than necessary to obtain a good seal (1/4 or 1/2 turn).

Installing the Heating BlockThis operation allows to properly install the heating block on the injector and detector bases, located inside the GC oven. Before starting the following operations must be performed:

• Guiding the Heating Block Cable out of the Oven


• Fixing the Heating Block


Injector Base



Figure 5-47. Cable Insertion Hole


Figure 5-48. Cable Insertion Hole (2)

2. Inside the GC oven, guide the heating block cable through the insertion hole until the cable protrudes from the GC upper panel as shown in Figures 5-49 and 5-50.

1. Insertion Hole


1


Oven Ceiling

1

2



Figure 5-49. Heating Block Cable (1)

Figure 5-50. Heating Block Cable (2)

Guiding the Column Cable Inside the OvenThe same hole shown in Figure 5-51 allows the insertion of the column cable into the GC oven to supply the analytical column when installed.

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Cables Insertion Hole3. Heating Block

Injector Base


2

1

3



Figure 5-51. Insertion of the Column Cable



1. Column Cable 2. Cables Insertion Hole3. Heating Block Cable

1. Column Cable 2. Cables Inserting Hole

1

32

Injector Base


2

1




Fixing the Heating BlockReferring to Figure 5-53, operate as follows:

1. Turn the heating block horizontally.

2. Insert the transfer line inner tube into the support chamber as shown in Figure 5-53.


Injector Base




3. Turn the heating block vertically against the elbow fitting, on the injector base, paying attention to correctly place the nut and the elbow tube inside the relevant slots as shown in Figure 5-54.


4. Holding the heating block in place, mount the cover block paying attention to properly insert the two guide pins into the relevant holes provided on the cover block.

5. Fix the cover block using the proper Allen screws as shown in Figure 5-55.




1. Cover Block 2. Fixing Screws3. Guide Pins

1

3

2








1

32

C

B

A







1

23









Jumper Positioning







On the top of the UFM control card are present the following connecting ports are present.





12

3



Installing the External Power ModuleThe external power module, shown in Figure 5-21, supplies power to the column and the transfer lines heaters.








1

2

3

4

5

POWER SUPPLY

V MAINS











1

2










1

2

1

2



OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration

This sequence contains the instructions to properly connect the UFM capillary column in S/SL - TEMPUS TOF MS configuration.

Material Needed

• Graphite Ferrule

• 6-mm wrench

Referring to Figure 5-68 operate as follows


1. Column Cage 2. Column Bracket3. Column Ends 4. Transfer Line Inner Tube5. Injector Elbow Fitting

1

34

2

5



The column module is provided with a graphite ferrule in each column terminal. The two column terminals protruding from the module are already pre-cut at the right length to fit correctly the S/SL inlet and the MS.

The longer terminal must fit the MS and the shorter the S/SL.


1. Guide the column cage to insert the longer column ends into the transfer line inner tube. When guiding the column cage pay attention to place it on the column bracket.

2. Guide the column cage to insert the shorter column end into the elbow fitting, on the injector base.

WARNING! Insert the shorter end of the column into the elbow fitting very gently. While guiding the column end into the elbow fitting, pay attention not to break the column. Refer to the following Figure.

73 mm

212 mm

Injector

Detector



3. Finger-tighten the column retaining nuts until they starts to grip the column. Tightening the two nuts simultaneously (a little bit each one per time) in order to avoid to mount the cage awry.

4. Push the column as far as possible into the inner tube and injector base.


NO

YES




6. Fix the column cage to the bracket arm inserting the fixing pin provided through the column cage as shown in Figure 5-71.





8. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cover adheres to the heating block.

1. Fixing Pin

1




9. Finally, plug the column cable connector into the column port located on the bottom of the column cage as shown in Figure 5-73

1. Heating Block Cover 2. Fixing Pin

1

2




Powering On the GC






1

2


Chapter 5PTV - FID/FPD Configuration

PTV - FID/FPD Configuration

OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Install the UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration



• Prepare the injector and detector base fittings.


• Install the column block fixing bracket.








Material Needed

• 2-mm Allen wrench• 2.5-mm Allen wrench• 3-mm Allen wrench• 7-mm wrench• 10-mm wrench• 15-mm wrench




Preparing the Injector and Detector BaseThis operation allows to accommodate the injector and detector bases, located inside the GC oven, to accept the UFM device.

Removing the Injector and Detector Base FittingsReferring to Figures 5-77 and 5-78, operate as follows.



1. Retaining Nut for Terminal Fitting 2. Capillary Column Adapter

1

Injector Base


21



1. Use the 7-mm and 10-mm wrenches respectively to unscrew the retaining nut at the bottom of the injector and the capillary column adapter at the bottom of the detector.

2. From the injector side, remove the retaining nut and the injector guide.

3. From the detector side, remove the capillary column adapter and the silver seal.


Replacing the Injector and Detector Base FittingsReferring to Figures 5-79 and 5-80, operate as follows.

4. On the injector side, replace the current injector guide with the special injector guide provided. Do not rescrew the retaining nut for terminal fitting.

5. On the detector side, insert the special terminal fitting into the bottom of the detector base, then finger-tighten the special retaining nut until it starts to grip the detector base.

1. Retaining Nut for Terminal Fitting 2. Injector guide3. Capillary Column Adapter 4. Silver Seal

Injector Base


1

23

4




6. Use the 15-mm wrench to tighten the retaining nut for detector base. Use no more pressure than necessary to obtain a good seal (1/4 or 1/2 turn).


1. Injector Guide 2. Silver Seal for Detector base3. Terminal Fitting for Detector Base 4. Retaining Nut for Detector base

Injector Base


1

3

4

2

Injector Base




Installing the Heating BlockThis operation allows to properly install the heating block on the injector and detector bases, located inside the GC oven.

Installing the Heating Block Supporting DiskReferring to Figure 5-81, operate as follows:

Figure 5-81. Supporting Disk Installation (1)

Insert the supporting disk provided into the free hole present on the oven ceiling near to the injector base as shown in the section A of Figure 5-82.


1. Free Hole 2. Supporting Disk3. Expander Fixing Screw 4. Side Hole

1. Supporting Disk 2. Oven Ceiling3. Free Hole 4. Supporting Disk External Crown5. Spring 6. Supporting Disk Expanding Screw

Injector Base

Detector �Base Body 1

2

3 4

B

12

3

4

5

6A



7. Pull-up the disk until its external crown touches the ceiling of the oven as shown in section B of Figure 5-82.

NOTE If the supporting disk does not entry into the hole, unscrew the expanding screw located on the bottom of the disk, then try again.

8. Turn the supporting disk until the side hole present on the disk is oriented towards the injector base and properly aligned as shown in Figure 5-83.

CAUTION The proper alignment of the side hole is fundamental for the correct prosecution of the UFM device installation.

Figure 5-83. supporting Disk Installation (3)

9. Keeping the supporting disk in place, tighten the expanding screw by using the 2.5-mm Allen wrench as shown in Figure 5-84.


Injector Base

Detector�Base Body

RetainingBracket

CORRECTWRONG

Injector Base




Fixing the Heating Block Against the Oven CeilingReferring to Figure 5-85, operate as follows:


1. Place the heating block against the ceiling of the oven paying attention to insert the injector and detector base fittings into the corresponding two holes present on the top of the heating block.

2. Verify that the injector and detector base fittings easily protrude inside the two holes present on the mounting plate. If not, lightly loose the mounting plate fixing screws, then try again.

3. Firmly holding the heating block against the oven ceiling, fix the mounting plate to the injector and detector base fittings tightening the two fixing screws by using the 3-mm Allen wrench as shown in Figure 5-86.

NOTE Make sure there is no free space between the heating block and the oven ceiling, to avoid possible cold spots.

1. Heating Block 2. Mounting Plate3. Mounting Plate Holes 4. Mounting Plate Fixing Screw5. Heater Element and Temperature Sensor Cable 6. Block Fixing Screw7. Heater Block supporting disk

Injector Base


1

2

34

5 6

7






Before starting operate as follows:

1 Detector Base Fitting 2. Injector Base Fitting

1. Insertion Hole

1

2

1


Oven Ceiling





2. Inside the GC oven, guide the heating block cable through the insertion hole until the cable protrudes from the GC upper panel as shown in Figures 5-88 and 5-90



1. Heating Block Cable 2. Cables Insertion Hole

1

2

1

2




Installing the Column Fixing BracketThis operation allows to install the bracket that will be used to fix the column cage when it will be connected to the heating block.

1. Loosen the Allen screw 1 that secures the right tab of the oven heater baffle as shown in Figure 5-91.

Figure 5-91. Oven Heater Baffle

1. Oven Heater Baffle Right Tab Securing Allen Screw

1



2. Move the column block bracket until the bracket arm couples the Allen screw, previously loosened, that secures the right tab of the oven heater baffle as shown in Figure 5-92.

Figure 5-92. Installation of the Column Block Fixing Bracket

1. Bracket Arm 2. Right Tab Allen Screw

11

2








1

32

C

B

A







1

23









Jumper Positioning







On the top of the UFM control card the following connecting ports are present.





12

3



Installing the External Power ModuleThe external power module, shown in Figure 5-97, supplies power to the column and the transfer lines heaters.








1

2

3

4

5

POWER SUPPLY

V MAINS








Guiding the Column Cable Inside the OvenThe same hole shown in Figure 5-87 allows the insertion of the column cable into the GC oven to power the analytical column when installed.











1

2










1

2

1

2



OPERATING SEQUENCEHow to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration

This sequence contains the instructions to properly connect the UFM capillary column in PTV - FID/FPD configuration.

Material Needed

• 6-mm wrenchReferring to Figure 5-107 operate as follows.


1. Heater Block 2. Detector Base 3. Injector Base 4. Graphite Ferrules (just included)5. Retaining Nuts 6. Column Cage

1

2 3

4

5

6



The column module is supplied with a graphite ferrule in each column terminal. The two column terminals protruding from the module are already pre-cut at the right length to fit correctly the PTV inlet and the GC detector.

The longer terminal must fit the GC detector and the shorter on the PTV:

Figure 5-108. Column Ends

1. Insert the column ends into the detector and injector base simultaneously and slide the module up to the detector and injector base respectively.

2. Push the column as far as possible into the detector and injector base.

3. Finger-tighten the column retaining nuts until they starts to grip the column. Tighten the two nuts simultaneously (a little bit each one per time) in order to avoid to mount the cage away.


40 mm

82 mm

Injector

Detector






6. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cover adheres to the heating block as shown in Figure 5-111.

1. Heater Block Cover 2. Fixing Pin3. Fixing Hole

3

1

2




7. Fix the column cage to the bracket arm previously mounted inserting the fixing pin provided through the column cage as shown in Figure 5-112. For details refer to Installing the Column Fixing Bracket.


8. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cage is properly secured.

9. Finally, plug the column cable connector into the column port located on the bottom of the column cage as shown in Figure 5-113.

1. Fixing Pin Knob

1. Fixing Pin 2. Bracket Arm

1

2

1




Powering on the GC






1

2


Chapter 5UFM Device Removal

UFM Device RemovalPerform the operation described below only when strictly necessary, e.g. when you need to perform applications in the conventional GC mode:

OPERATING SEQUENCERemoving UFM Device

1. Cool the column, heating block, injector and detector base body or MS interface to room temperature.

2. Turn off the main power on the rear panel of the GC and on the rear panel of the external power module, then disconnect the main power cables.

3. Remove the GC top cover.

4. Unplug the UFM column cable from the column cage, then remove the cable from the column oven through the insertion hole.

5. Disconnect and remove the UFM column.

6. Unplug the two segments of the UFM heating block cable at the center connection as shown below.


1

2



7. Plug the second segment of the UFM heating block cable, coming from the UFM control board, with the ECD simulation connector provided as shown below.

8. Disconnect and remove the UFM heating block and its cable from the GC oven.

9. Close the insertion hole on the oven ceiling with the proper cap provided.

10. Reinstall the GC top cover.

11. Reconnect the GC main power cable then turn on he main power on the rear panel of the GC.

12. Select CONFIG, OVEN, Enable UFM=N.

1. ECD Simulation Connector 2. Heating Block Cable (2nd segment)

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Glossary
This section contains an alphabetical list and descriptions of terms used in this guide and the help diskette. It also includes abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, and symbols.
AA ampere

ac alternating current

ADC analog-to-digital converter

Bb bit

B byte (8 b)

baud rate data transmission speed in events per second

CºC Celsius

CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid To

cm centimeter

CPU central processing unit (of a computer)

CSE Customer Service Engineer

Dd depth

DAC digital-to-analog converter

dc direct current

DS data system


Glossary

EECD Electron Capture Detector

EMC electromagnetic compatibility

ESD electrostatic discharge

FºF Fahrenheit

FID Flame Ionization Detector

FOB Free on Board

FPD Flame Photometric Detector

ft foot

Gg gram

gain A measure of the ability of an electronic circuit or device to increase the magnitude of an electronic input parameter.

GC gas chromatograph

GND electrical ground

Hh height

h hour

harmonic distortion

A high-frequency disturbance that appears as distortion of the fundamental sine wave.

HOT OC High Oven Temperature Cold On-Column Injector

HV high voltage


Glossary

Hz hertz (cycles per second)

IID inside diameter

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

impulse See transient

in inch

I/O input/output

Kk kilo (103 or 1024)

K Kelvin

kg kilogram

kPa kilopascal

Ll length

l liter

LAN Local Area Network

lb pound

LED light-emitting diode

LVOCI Large Volume On-Column Injector

LVSL Large Volume Injector

Mm meter (or milli [10-3])

M mega (106)


Glossary

µ micro (10-6)

MBq megabecquerel

mCi millicurie

meniscus The curved upper surface of a column of liquid.

min minute

mL milliliter

mm millimeter

m/z mass-to-charge ratio

Nn nano (10-9)

negative polarity The inverse of a detector signal polarity.

nm nanometer

NPD Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector

OOCI On-Column Injector

OD outside diameter

Ω ohm

Pp pico (10-12)

Pa pascal

PCB printed circuit board

PDD Pulsed Discharge Detector

PID Photoionization Detector


Glossary

PKD Packed Column Injector

PN part number

PPKD Purged Packed Column Injector

psi pounds per square inch

PTV Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector

RRAM random access memory

RF radio frequency

ROM read-only memory

RS-232 industry standard for serial communications

Ss second

S/SL Split/Splitless Injector

sag See surge

slow average A gradual, long-term change in average RMS voltage level, with typical durations greater than 2 s.

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

source current The current needed to ignite a source, such as a detector lamp.

surge A sudden change in average RMS voltage level, with typical duration between 50 µs and 2 s.

TTCD Thermal Conductivity Detector


Glossary

NOTE The symbol for a compound unit that is a quotient (for example, degrees Celsius per minute or grams per liter) is written with a negative exponent with the denominator. For example: °C min-1 instead of °C/min g L-1 instead of g/L

transient A brief voltage surge of up to several thousand volts, with a duration of less than 50 µs.

UUFM Ultra Fast Module

VV volt

V ac volts, alternating current

V dc volts, direct current

VGA Video Graphics Array

Ww Width

W Watt


Index
AAbout This Manual
Conventions Used 10Overview 9

Additional heat control jumpers 80, 109, 138Analysis 51

Perform 52

CCalibration 29

Menu 29Carrier Gas

Requirements 23Classification of the Instrument 14Column Evaluation 33, 37, 39

Perform 39Column oven door 69, 95, 125Column Oven for UFM

Configure 32Columns 24Connection

UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration 147

UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration 89, 147

UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration 117

Control card 66, 79, 108, 137Cover plates fixing screw 79, 108, 137

DDetector control card expansion Slots 80, 109, 138Detector Gases

Requirements 23DGFC module 23

Eelectronic compartment 69, 95, 125expansion slot 79, 82, 108, 111, 137, 140Extension slot position 79, 108, 137

FFID 67FPD 67Free slot 79, 108, 137

Instruction Manual

fuel gases 23

GGC Installation Note 22General Information 22Getting Started 66

HHydrogen

SensorUsing 17

Using 16

IInjector and detector cassette 69, 95, 125Installation

Perform 66UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration 124UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration 68UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration 94

InstrumentClassification 14

Instrument Symbols 12

LLeak Check 37, 41

MMaintenance 57, 58Manual Calibration Verify 35Menu

Column OvenConfiguration 26

Oven (UFM) 27Menus

Description 26Messages 59Mother board 79, 80, 82, 108, 109, 111, 137, 138, 140

OOven

Multiple Ramp Program 44Single Ramp Program 43

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Index

PParameter

FIDProgramming 49

ParametersColumn Oven

Programming 43FID

Programming 49FPD

Programming 49Programming 43Split/Spliless Injector

Programming 45, 47TEMPUS TOF MS

Programming 50

RRamps 43, 44Right side panel 69, 70, 71, 78, 95, 96, 97, 125, 126, 127,

135, 136

SSafety symbols 10–13Set-Up

Getting Started 30Sim-Dist Analyzer

Installation 26Slot cover plate 79, 108, 137System Power Up 31

TTemperature

Programs 44TEMPUS TOF MS 67TRACE GC

Using the Document Set 15Troubleshooting 57

UUFM Calibration 33UFM Column

Installation 31UFM Device

Description 20

164

Installation 65Overview 19Set-Up 25

Upper cover 69, 95, 125

Instruction Manual

Operating SequencesHow to Configure Column Oven for UFM .......................................................................................32How to Perform an UFM Calibration ................................................................................................33How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify ...................................................................................35How to Perform a Column Evaluation ..............................................................................................39How to Perform an Automatic (DPFC) Leak Check .........................................................................41Setting Up a Single Ramp Temperature Program .............................................................................43Setting Up a Multiple Ramp Temperature Program ..........................................................................44Setting Up the Split/Splitless Injector ................................................................................................45Setting Up the Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector....................................................... 47Programming an FID/FPD .................................................................................................................49How to Perform an Analysis ..............................................................................................................52How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration ..................................................68How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration ...............................89How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration ...........................................................94How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration .........................................117How to Install the UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration ..................................................124How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration ................................147Removing UFM Device .....................................................................................................................152

FiguresFigure 1-1. The UFM Device (S/SL or PTV - FID/FPD Configuration)........................................20Figure 1-2. The UFM Device (S/SL - MS Configuration)..............................................................20Figure 5-1. The TRACE GC Ultra ..................................................................................................69Figure 5-2. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover .......................................................................................70Figure 5-3. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel.......................................................................................71Figure 5-4. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (1) ..................................................................71Figure 5-5. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (2) ..................................................................72Figure 5-6. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (3) ..................................................................73Figure 5-7. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (4) ..................................................................73Figure 5-8. Installing the Heating Block (1) ...................................................................................74Figure 5-9. Installing the Heating Block (2) ...................................................................................75Figure 5-10. Installing the Heating Block (3) ...................................................................................75Figure 5-11. Installing the Heating Block (4) ...................................................................................76Figure 5-12. Installing the Heating Block (5) ...................................................................................76Figure 5-13. Installing the Heating Block (6) ...................................................................................77Figure 5-14. Installing the Heating Block (7) ...................................................................................77Figure 5-15. Oven Heater Baffle.......................................................................................................78Figure 5-16. Installation of the Column Block Fixing Bracket.........................................................78Figure 5-17. Extension Slots Top View ............................................................................................79Figure 5-18. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots .......................................................................80Figure 5-19. Fan Cable......................................................................................................................81Figure 5-20. Installation of the UFM Control Card ..........................................................................82Figure 5-21. The External Power Module.........................................................................................83Figure 5-22. Insertion of the Column Cable (1)................................................................................84Figure 5-23. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)................................................................................85Figure 5-24. Connection of the Column Cable .................................................................................85Figure 5-25. Heating Block Cables Connection................................................................................86Figure 5-26. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly......................................................86Figure 5-27. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1).................................................................87Figure 5-28. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2).................................................................87Figure 5-29. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3).................................................................88Figure 5-30. Result of the Cables Connections.................................................................................88Figure 5-31. Column Installation (1).................................................................................................89Figure 5-32. Column Ends ................................................................................................................90Figure 5-33. Column Installation (2).................................................................................................91Figure 5-34. Column Installation (3).................................................................................................91Figure 5-35. Column Installation (4)................................................................................................92

Figure 5-36. Column Installation (5).................................................................................................92Figure 5-37. Column Installation (6).................................................................................................93Figure 5-38. The TRACE GC Ultra ..................................................................................................95Figure 5-39. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover .......................................................................................96Figure 5-40. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel.......................................................................................97Figure 5-41. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (1) ..........................................................98Figure 5-42. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (2) ..........................................................98Figure 5-43. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (3) ..........................................................99Figure 5-44. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (4) ..........................................................99Figure 5-45. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (5) ..........................................................100Figure 5-46. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (6) ..........................................................101Figure 5-47. Cable Insertion Hole.....................................................................................................102Figure 5-48. Cable Insertion Hole (2) ...............................................................................................102Figure 5-49. Heating Block Cable (1) ...............................................................................................103Figure 5-50. Heating Block Cable (2) ...............................................................................................103Figure 5-51. Insertion of the Column Cable .....................................................................................104Figure 5-52. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)................................................................................104Figure 5-53. Installing the Heating Block (1) ...................................................................................105Figure 5-54. Installing the Heating Block (2) ...................................................................................106Figure 5-55. Installing the Heating Block (3) ...................................................................................107Figure 5-56. Extension Slots Top View ............................................................................................108Figure 5-57. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots .......................................................................109Figure 5-58. Fan Cable......................................................................................................................110Figure 5-59. Installation of the UFM Control Card ..........................................................................111Figure 5-60. The External Power Module.........................................................................................112Figure 5-61. Connection of the Column Cable .................................................................................113Figure 5-62. Heating Block Cables Connection................................................................................114Figure 5-63. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly......................................................114Figure 5-64. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1).................................................................115Figure 5-65. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2).................................................................115Figure 5-66. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3).................................................................116Figure 5-67. Result of the Cables Connections.................................................................................116Figure 5-68. Column Installation (1).................................................................................................117Figure 5-69. Column Installation (2).................................................................................................118Figure 5-70. Column Installation (3).................................................................................................120Figure 5-71. Column Installation (4).................................................................................................121Figure 5-72. Column Installation (5)................................................................................................122Figure 5-73. Column Installation (6).................................................................................................123

Figure 5-74. The TRACE GC Ultra ..................................................................................................125Figure 5-75. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover .......................................................................................126Figure 5-76. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel.......................................................................................127Figure 5-77. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (1) ..................................................................127Figure 5-78. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (2) ..................................................................128Figure 5-79. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (3) ..................................................................129Figure 5-80. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (4) ..................................................................129Figure 5-81. Supporting Disk Installation (1) ...................................................................................130Figure 5-82. Supporting Disk Installation (2) ...................................................................................130Figure 5-83. supporting Disk Installation (3)....................................................................................131Figure 5-84. Supporting Disk Installation (4) ...................................................................................131Figure 5-85. Installing the Heating Block (1) ...................................................................................132Figure 5-86. Installing the Heating Block (2) ...................................................................................133Figure 5-87. Installing the Heating Block (3) ...................................................................................133Figure 5-88. Installing the Heating Block (4) ...................................................................................134Figure 5-89. Installing the Heating Block (5) ...................................................................................134Figure 5-90. Installing the Heating Block (6) ...................................................................................135Figure 5-91. Oven Heater Baffle.......................................................................................................135Figure 5-92. Installation of the Column Block Fixing Bracket.........................................................136Figure 5-93. Extension Slots Top View ............................................................................................137Figure 5-94. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots .......................................................................138Figure 5-95. Fan Cable......................................................................................................................139Figure 5-96. Installation of the UFM Control Card ..........................................................................140Figure 5-97. The External Power Module.........................................................................................141Figure 5-98. Insertion of the Column Cable (1)................................................................................142Figure 5-99. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)................................................................................143Figure 5-100. Connection of the Column Cable .................................................................................143Figure 5-101. Heating Block Cables Connection................................................................................144Figure 5-102. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly......................................................144Figure 5-103. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1).................................................................145Figure 5-104. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2).................................................................145Figure 5-105. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3).................................................................146Figure 5-106. Result of the Cables Connections.................................................................................146Figure 5-107. Column Installation (1).................................................................................................147Figure 5-108. Column Ends ................................................................................................................148Figure 5-109. Column Installation (2).................................................................................................149Figure 5-110. Column Installation (3).................................................................................................149Figure 5-111. Column Installation (4)................................................................................................150

Figure 5-112. Column Installation (5).................................................................................................150Figure 5-113. Column Installation (6).................................................................................................151

TablesTable 2-1. Configure Oven Menu..................................................................................................26Table 2-2. Oven (UFM) Menu.......................................................................................................28Table 2-3. UFM Calibration Menu ................................................................................................29Table 4-1. Calibration Routine Error Messages ............................................................................59Table 4-2. Calibration Verify Routine Error Messages .................................................................61Table 4-3. General Messages.........................................................................................................62Table 4-4. Error Messages .............................................................................................................63

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