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OPERATING MANUAL
3000 Micro GC
Gas Analyzer
PN 074-519-P1C
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OPERATING MANUAL
3000 Micro GC
Gas Analyzer
PN 074-519-P1C
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Disclaimer
The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, INFICON assumes
no responsibility for its use and shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages related
to the use of this product.
Due to our continuing program of product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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DECLARATION
OF
CONFORMITY
This is to certify that this equipment manufactured by:
INFICON Instruments ( Shanghai ) Co., Ltd
Section B, 1/F, No.11 Building, 201 Min Yi Road
Shanghai, 201612,
China
Design Control Authority
INFICON Inc.
Two Technology Place
East Syracuse, NY 13057
USA
Meets the essential safety requirements of the European Union and is placed on the market accordingly. It has
been constructed in accordance with good engineering practice in safety matters in force in the Community and
does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and
used in applications for which it was made.
In addition, this is to certify that this equipment has also been designed and manufactured; having regard to the
state of the art, to ensure complies with the Protection Requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
A Technical Documentation File is also available for review by competent authorities and will be maintained for a
period of ten years after the date on which the equipment was last manufactured. In additional to this file,
technical, installation, maintenance and application information concerning this equipment can also be found in the
Operating Manual(s) for this product or product family.
Equipment Description: INFICON 3000 Micro Gas Chromatograph, INFICON 3000 Natural Gas Analyzer.
Including all standard options and accessories.
Applicable Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Applicable Standards:
Safety: IEC 61010-1:2001 / EN 61010-1:2001
EMC: IEC 61326-1:2005 EN 61236-1:2006
Standard Limit
CISPR11:2003 EN55011:1998+A1:1999+A2:2002
CE Implementation Date: 17 November 2009
Authorized Representative: Jerry Wander Stephen Chabot
2)
1)
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INFICON Inc. INFICON Inc.
Business Line Manager, ISS Vice President, Operations
ANY QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO THIS DECLARATION OR TO THE SAFETY OF INFICON'S PRODUCTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED, IN
WRITING, TO THE QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
Revised 2010/06/17 (Rev A)
Warranty
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY - LIMITATION: Seller warrants the products
manufactured by it, or by an affiliated company and sold by it, and described on
the reverse hereof, to be, for the period of warranty coverage specified below, free
from defects of materials or workmanship under normal proper use and service.
The period of warranty coverage is specified for the respective products in the
respective Seller instruction manuals for those products but shall not be less than
two (2) years from the date of shipment thereof by Seller. Seller's liability under
this warranty is limited to such of the above products or parts thereof as are
returned, transportation prepaid, to Seller's plant, not later than thirty (30) days
after the expiration of the period of warranty coverage in respect thereof and are
found by Seller's examination to have failed to function properly because of
defective workmanship or materials and not because of improper installation or
misuse and is limited to, at Seller's election, either (a) repairing and returning the
product or part thereof, or (b) furnishing a replacement product or part thereof,
transportation prepaid by Seller in either case. In the event Buyer discovers or
learns that a product does not conform to warranty, Buyer shall immediately notify
Seller in writing of such non-conformity, specifying in reasonable detail the nature
of such non-conformity. If Seller is not provided with such written notification,
Seller shall not be liable for any further damages which could have been avoided if
Seller had been provided with immediate written notification.
THIS WARRANTY IS MADE AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, AS BUYER'S
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCTS TO BE SOLD
HEREUNDER. All other obligations and liabilities of Seller, whether in contract or
tort (including negligence) or otherwise, are expressly EXCLUDED. In no event
shall Seller be liable for any costs, expenses or damages, whether direct or
indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other, on any claim of any defective
product, in excess of the price paid by Buyer for the product plus return
transportation charges prepaid.
No warranty is made by Seller of any Seller product which has been installed,
used or operated contrary to Seller's written instruction manual or which has been
subjected to misuse, negligence or accident or has been repaired or altered by
anyone other than Seller or which has been used in a manner or for a purpose for
which the Seller product was not designed nor against any defects due to plans or
instructions supplied to Seller by or for Buyer.
This manual is intended for private use by INFICON® Inc. and its customers.
Contact INFICON before reproducing its contents.
NOTE: These instructions do not provide for every contingency that may arise in
connection with the installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.
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Chapter 1
1.1 About the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Definition of Notes, Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.3 Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
1.3.1 Cleaning 3000 Micro GC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.5 Sound Emission Certification for
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Table Of Contents
Trademarks
Disclaimer
Copyright
Declaration Of Conformity
Warranty
Introduction
Federal Republic of Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Chapter 2
Specifications
2.1 3000 Micro GC Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Environmental Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.3 Instrument Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.1 Sample Inlet Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.2 Sample Injector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.3 Column Heater Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3.4 TCD Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.3.5 Repeatability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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2.3.6 Carrier Gas Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3.7 Portable 3000 Micro GC Carrier Gas Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.3.8 External Input/Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3.9 Portable 3000 Micro GC Onboard Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.3.10 Safety and Regulatory Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Chapter 3
Overview
3.1 Overview of 3000 Micro GC Instrument and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 3000 Micro GC Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.2.1 1,2-Channel Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
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3.2.2 3,4-Channel Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2.3 Portable Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.3 The 3000 Micro GC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.3.1 Principle of 3000 Micro GC Module Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.3.2 Injector Flow Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.3.3 Injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.3.3.1 Variable Injector (Timed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.3.3.2 Variable Large Volume Injector (Timed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.3.3.3 Fixed Injector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.3.3.4 Backflush Injector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3.4 Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.3.5 Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.3.6 D-Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.3.6.1 Enhanced D-Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.3.6.2 Standard D-Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.3.7 Module Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.3.7.1 Standard Module Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.3.7.2 Modbox Module Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.4 3000 Micro GC Chassis Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.4.1 Inlet Tubing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.4.2 C-Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.4.3 OBC Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.4.4 Sample Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.4.5 Carrier Gas Weldment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.4.6 Carrier Gas Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3.4.7 Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3.4.8 Remote Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3.5 Sample Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.6 EZ IQ Chromatography Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3.7 Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.7.1 1,2-Channel and Portable 3000 Micro GC Part Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.7.2 3,4-Channel 3000 Micro GC Part Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.7.3 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.7.4 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Chapter 4
4.1 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.1 List of Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.2 Tubing and Fitting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
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4.1.3 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.1.3.1 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.3.2 Space and Venting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.4 computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.1.5 Gas and Regulator Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.1.5.1 Carrier Gas and Regulator Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.1.5.2 Calibration Gas and Regulator Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2 Instrument Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.2.1 Unpacking the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.2 Shipping Kit Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.2.2.1 Shipped with Every Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.2.2 Configuration Dependent Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.2.2.2.1 1,2-Channel and 3,4-Channel 3000 Micro GC Specific Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.2.2.2.2 Portable 3000 Micro GC Specific Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.2.2.2.3 Sample Inlet Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.2.2.2.4 Gas Inlet Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.2.2.2.5 GC Module Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.2.2.2.6 Power Cords - Country Dependent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.2.3 Making Carrier Gas and Sample Inlet Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.2.4 Connecting the Carrier Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.2.4.1 Gas Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.2.4.2 Connecting the Carrier Gas Particulate Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.2.4.3 Setting the Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
4.2.4.4 Purge the Carrier Gas Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.2.4.5 Connecting the Carrier Gas to the 3000 Micro GC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4.2.4.6 Using the Onboard Carrier Gas Cylinder
(Portable 3000 Micro GC only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4.2.5 Installing the Sample Inlet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
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4.2.5.1 Sample Inlet Filter Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.2.5.2 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.2.5.3 Sample Inlet Filter Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.2.6 Power and Communication Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
4.3 Instrument Configuration Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.3.1 Turn on 3000 Micro GC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
4.3.2 IP Address Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.3.3 Ping the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.3.4 Carrier Gas Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
4.4 Chromatography Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
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Chapter 5
Accessory Installation
5.1 Sample Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1.1 List of Sample Conditioners and IPNs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1.2 Installing the 10 Micron Sample Inlet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.3 Installing the Genie Filter Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.3.1 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.3.2 User Supplied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.1.3.3 Installation Instructions for the Genie Filter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.1.4 Installing the Pressure Reducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.1.4.1 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.1.4.2 User Supplied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.1.4.3 Installation Instructions for the Pressure Reducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.1.5 Installing the Pressure Reducer and Genie Filter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.1.5.1 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.1.5.2 User Supplied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.1.5.3 Installation Instructions for the Pressure Reducer and
Genie Filter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.1.6 Installing Heated Sample Introduction Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.1.6.1 Heated Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.1.6.1.1 Target Analytes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.1.6.1.2 Heated Regulator Accessory Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.1.6.2 Heated Vaporizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.1.6.2.1 Heated Vaporizer Accessory Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.1.6.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.1.6.3.1 Tools and Supplies Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.1.6.3.2 User Supplied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.1.6.3.3 Prepare the 3000 Micro GC and Sample Introduction Accessory . . . . . . . 5-22
5.1.6.3.4 Installing the Transfer Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.1.6.3.5 Mounting the Heated Sample Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.1.6.3.6 Install the Vent Tubing and Connect to Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
5.1.6.4 Installation for 3,4-Channel 3000 Micro GCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
5.1.6.5 Heated Regulator/Vaporizer Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
5.2 The Remote Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
5.2.1 EZ IQ Operation to Activate Remote Start/Cancel Function . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
5.3 Multi-Position Valve Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
5.3.1 Valve Hardware/Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
5.3.2 Valve Hardware Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
5.3.3 Valve Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
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Chapter 6
6.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.1 Determine Basic 3000 Micro GC Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.1.2 Determining 3000 Micro GC Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
6.2 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
6.2.1 Check GC Module Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
6.2.2 Check the Duty Cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
6.3 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
6.3.1 Set Date/Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.3.2 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
6.3.3 Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.3.4 Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
6.3.5 Remove or Replace a GC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.3.6 Change GC Module Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
6.4 Change Carrier Gas Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.5 Change IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
6.5.1 IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6.5.2 Access the Embedded Web Page Via a Fixed IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
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Chapter 7
Basic EZ IQ Operation
7.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 Connecting EZ IQ with 3000 Micro GC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
7.3 Configuring EZ IQ to Use a Valco (VICI) Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3.1 Configuring a Valco (VICI) Switching Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3.2 Configuring a Valco (VICI) Sampling Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.4 Navigating EZ IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
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7.5 EZ IQ Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11
7.6 Basic Method Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.6.1 Creating a New Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7.6.2 Opening a Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16
7.6.3 Downloading a Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7.6.4 View Instrument Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7.7 Run a Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
7.8 Basic Sequencing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
7.9 Scheduling Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
7.10 Integrating the Chromatogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
7.10.1 About Integration Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
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7.10.2 Common Integration Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
7.10.2.1 Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
7.10.2.2 Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
7.10.2.3 Integration Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
7.10.3 Add or Edit Integration Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
7.10.3.1 Manually Add or Edit Integration Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
7.10.3.2 Graphically Programming Integration Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
7.11 Qualify Peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
7.11.1 Annotate a Chromatogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
7.11.2 Adding Peak and Group Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
7.11.2.1 Manually Add Peak Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
7.11.2.2 Define Peaks Graphically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
7.11.2.3 Adding Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
7.11.3 Adjust Peak Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
7.12 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
7.12.1 Obtain Preliminary Data for Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
7.12.2 Enter Concentration Amounts in the Peaks/Groups Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
7.12.3 Perform A Single Level Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
7.12.4 Perform a Multiple Level Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
7.12.5 Review Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
7.13 Generate Standard Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
7.13.1 Method Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
7.13.1.1 Customize a Method Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
7.13.1.1.1 Custom Method Report Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
7.13.1.1.2 Importing a Template File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
7.13.1.2 Save a Custom Method Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
7.13.1.3 View or Print a Custom Method Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
7.13.2 External Standard (ESTD) Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
7.13.2.1 Customize an ESTD Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
7.13.2.2 Save a Customized ESTD Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
7.13.2.3 View and Print an ESTD Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
7.14 EZ IQ Operation to Activate Remote Start/Cancel Function . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
7.15 Apply the Valco Valve Program to EZ IQ Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
7.15.1 Valco Valve Setup in EZ IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
7.15.2 Running a Sample with a Valco Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
7.15.3 Running a Sequence with a Valco Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
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Chapter 8
Instrument Operations
8.1 Routine Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
8.1.1 System Bakeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1.2 Shutdown/Restart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
8.1.3 Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.2 Remove and Replace a 3000 Micro GC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5
8.2.1 Types of Replacement Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.2.2 Performance Enhanced GC Module vs. Standard GC Module . . . . . . . . . .8-5
8.2.3 Update the Instrument Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
8.2.4 Decommission a Standard GC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7
8.2.5 Remove a GC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
8.2.6 Install a GC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
8.2.7 Commission a New Standard GC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
8.2.8 Enable the Instrument in EZ IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
8.3 Sample Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
8.3.1 Sample Conditioner Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
8.3.1.1 Connections for Sample Inlet Filter (PN G2801-60900),
Pressure Reducer (PN G2815A),
Pressure Reducer and Genie Filter Assembly (PN G2816A), and
Genie Filter Assembly (PN G2817A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
8.3.1.2 Connections for the Heated Regulator
(PN G2818A-X/G2845A-X/G2857A-X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
8.3.1.3 Connections for the Heated Vaporizer
(PN G2819A-X/G2846A-X/G2858A-X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23
8.3.2 Running a Low Pressure, Clean Gas Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
8.3.3 Running a Low Pressure, Liquid/Particulate Containing Gas Sample . . . .8-25
8.3.4 Running a High Pressure Gas Sample without Liquids/Particulates . . . . . 8-26
8.3.5 Running a High Pressure Gas Sample with Liquids/Particulates . . . . . . . . 8-27
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8.3.6 Running a High Pressure Gas Sample Containing C6+ Components . . . . 8-28
8.3.6.1 Using a Sample Vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-28
8.3.6.2 Using a Transfer Line or Other Continuous Sample Source . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
8.3.7 Running a High Pressure Liquid Petroleum Gas Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
8.4 Consumable Replacement Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
8.4.1 Replacing the External 10 Micron Sample Inlet Filter Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . .8-35
8.4.2 Replacing the 2 Micron Filter in the Heated Vaporizer
(PN G2819A-X/G2846A-X/G2858A-X). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-36
8.4.3 Replacing the 7 Micron Filter in the Heated Regulator
(PN G2818A-X/G2845A/G2857A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
8.5 Portable 3000 Micro GC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
8.5.1 General Information and Cautions of the Portable 3000 Micro GC . . . . . . 8-38
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8.5.2 Battery Usage Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
8.5.2.1 To View the Battery Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
8.5.2.2 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
8.5.2.3 Replace the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
8.5.3 Onboard Carrier Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
8.5.3.1 Refill Onboard Carrier Gas Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
8.5.3.2 Before Turning Off the Carrier Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
9.1 Symptom, Cause, and Remedy Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1.1 Common Chromatographic Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1.2 Common Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.1.3 Common Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
9.1.4 Common Hardware Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
9.2 Common Chromatographic and Method Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9.2.1 Chromatographic Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9.2.1.1 Baseline Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9.2.1.1.1 Baseline Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9.2.1.1.2 Baseline Wander and Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
9.2.1.1.3 Baseline Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.2.1.1.4 Baseline Spiking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.2.1.2 Retention Time Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
9.2.1.2.1 Retention Time Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
9.2.1.2.2 Retention Time Wander (Reproducibility) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
9.2.1.3 Peak Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.2.1.3.1 No Peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.2.1.3.2 Inverted Peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.2.1.3.3 Extra Peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
9.2.1.4 Deformed peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
9.2.1.4.1 Peak Fronting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
9.2.1.4.2 Peak Tailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
9.2.1.4.3 Deformed Peak Apex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
9.2.1.4.4 Split Peak Apex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
9.2.2 Method Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
9.2.2.1 Column and Detector Bakeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
9.2.2.2 Correcting Instrument Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
9.2.2.2.1 Adjusting Column Head Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
9.2.2.2.2 Recalibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
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Chapter 10
Service and Technical Support
10.1 How to Contact Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.2 Returning 3000 Micro GC to INFICON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.3 Warranty Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.4 Service Contract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Chapter 11
Replacement Parts and Gases
11.1 Power Cables and Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
11.2 GC Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2.1 Description of GC Module Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2.1.1 Reference Number on Top of GC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2.1.2 New Module Part Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2.1.3 Refurbished Module Part Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
11.2.1.4 New Module Replacement Part Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
11.2.2 Standard Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
11.2.3 Standard Modules Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
11.2.4 Performance Enhanced Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
11.2.5 Performance Enhanced Modules Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10
11.2.6 Discontinued Module Replacement IPNs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14
11.3 Sample Accessories and Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
11.3.1 Sample Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
11.3.2 Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16
11.3.3 Other Support Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16
11.4 Checkout Gases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-17
11.4.1 Universal Checkout Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17
11.5 NGA Checkout Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-18
11.5.1 RGA Checkout Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-19
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This operating manual describes the use and maintenance of the INFICON 3000
Micro Gas Chromatograph (GC).
3000 Micro GC can be used to analyze alternative fuels such as natural gas,
syngas, biogas, and landfill gas. Additional applications include: refinery gases,
mine gas, furnace gas, custody transfer, well logging, environmental screening,
storage tank analysis, scrubber analyses, and monitoring volatile organic
compounds (VOC).
3000 Micro GC in combination with EZ IQ data handling and instrument control
software provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use gas analysis system.
1.1 About the Instrument
3000 Micro GC self-contained GC modules consist of an injector using
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, analytical and reference
columns, electronic pressure control, and a thermal conductivity detector (TCD)
also using MEMS technology.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
NOTE: When installed in a 3000 Micro GC chassis, a module is referred to as a
channel. When standalone, it is referred to as a module.
Routine replacement of parts such as septa, ferrules, or columns is not required.
This eliminates the need for frequent leak testing.
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Samples are introduced through a 1/16 in. Swagelok
3000 Micro GC front panel. This design eliminates the need for traditional
hypodermic syringe injection through septa. The inlet pressure can be nearly
atmospheric because an internal vacuum pump connected to the column exit
eliminates column back pressure. See Table 1-1 for a summary of external
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connection to inlet(s) on the
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Table 1-1 Summary of connections
Connection Notes
Input fitting(s) 1/16 in. Swagelok
Input pressure range
Recommended range
0 to 172 kPa (0 to 25 PSI)
35 to 69 kPa (5 to 10 PSI)
Sample filtration External 10 micron particle trap standard (not used with
accessories G2816A, G2817A, G2818A, G2819A-X
G2845A-X
1
Where X is the country specific power cord number:
1
, or G2846A-X1, G2857A-X1, G2858A-X1)
1
,
1: China
2: Europe
3: US
4: Japan
5: UK/HK/SG/MY
6: Australia/NZ
7: Korea
Instrument control EZ IQ software
Carrier gas inlet fitting 1/8 in. Swagelok
Vent gas fitting 1/8 in. Luer-Lok
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Only clean gases or vapors should be introduced to 3000 Micro GC. Avoid
aerosols, condensable vapors, liquids and solid particles. Install an appropriate
sample filter or conditioner. An external 10 micron filter (PN G2801-60900) is
shipped with every 3000 Micro GC. This filter must be used unless it is replaced by
another filter or sample conditioner. Contact INFICON for details on available
accessories.
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3000 Micro GC can be controlled by a personal computer (computer) through a
standard RJ-45 connection, either directly from a computer using a cross-over
cable connection or through a Local Area Network (LAN) connection. EZ IQ
software controls all experimental settings, data collection, and data analysis.
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CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING - Risk Of Electric Shock
1.2 Definition of Notes, Warnings and Cautions
When using this manual, please pay attention to the Notes, Cautions, and
Warnings found throughout. For the purposes of this manual they are defined as
follows:
NOTE: Pertinent information that is useful in achieving maximum 3000 Micro GC
efficiency when followed.
Failure to heed these messages could result in
damage to 3000 Micro GC.
Failure to heed these messages could result in
personal injury.
Dangerous voltages are present which could result in
personal injury.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
1.3 Safety Overview
3000 MicroGC meets IEC (International Electro-technical Commission)
classifications: Safety Class III, Transient Overvoltage Category II, Pollution
Degree 2.
3000 Micro GC has been designed and tested in
accordance with recognized safety standards and is
designed for indoor use.
If 3000 Micro GC is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by 3000 Micro GC
may be impaired.
Whenever the safety protection of 3000 Micro GC has
been compromised, disconnect 3000 Micro GC from all
power sources and secure 3000 Micro GC against
unintended operation.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Substituting parts or performing any unauthorized
modification to the instrument may result in a safety
hazard.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING - Risk Of Electric Shock
WARNING
WARNING
3000 Micro GC has inlets which can be heated to 140°C.
Touching the inlets once they are at operating
temperatures can result in injury. Extreme care should be
taken to avoid touching the inlets.
Do not operate in an explosive environment or in the
presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical instrument in such environments constitutes a
safety hazard.
Use only the INFICON supplied power source. Use of any
other power supply could result in catastrophic failure of
the electrical system and may cause personal injury.
Always disconnect the power supply before replacing or
touching any components.
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Hot surfaces. Many parts of 3000 Micro GC operate at
temperatures high enough to cause serious burns. These
parts include, but are not limited to: the inlet port, the
inlet manifold, the GC module, the column nuts attaching
the module to an inlet or a vent. Extreme care should be
taken to avoid touching these heated surfaces.
Do not operate the instrument with the GC module
disassembled. Column temperatures can reach 180°C.
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CAUTION - Static Sensitive Device
WARNING
WARNING
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a threat to electronics.
Electrostatic discharge can damage the circuit boards in
the instrument. Do not handle the circuit boards.
Hydrogen (H2) gas is flammable and can present an
explosion hazard. Leaks, when confined in an enclosed
space, may create an ignition or explosion hazard. In any
application using hydrogen, leak test all plumbing
connections before operating 3000 Micro GC. Always
turn off the hydrogen supply at its source and disconnect
the tubing before servicing the instrument. Do not flow
hydrogen through a disassembled GC module. Vent
exhaust gases safely.
Never fill the Portable 3000 Micro GC internal gas
cylinder with hydrogen. A hydrogen leak inside the
instrument can present an explosion hazard.
NOTE: The pressure in the Portable 3000 Micro GC internal carrier gas tank
should not exceed 12,405 kPa (1800 PSI). If this pressure is exceeded, the
relief valve on the Cylinder Recharge Kit will open. A loud startling noise
will commence and continue until the internal carrier pressure drops to
12,405 kPa (1800 PSI).
NOTE: The Portable 3000 Micro GC refillable carrier gas cylinder is United States
Department of Transportation rated at a 12,405 kPa (1800 PSI) maximum
with a five year Hydrostatic approval.
1.3.1 Cleaning 3000 Micro GC
To clean the exterior of 3000 Micro GC, disconnect the power and wipe down with
a slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
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1.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility
3000 Micro GC complies with the requirements of CISPR 11 and EN 61326.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation
If 3000 Micro GC causes harmful interference to radio or television reception when
turned on or off, try one or more of the following measures:
Relocate the radio or television antenna
Move the device away from the radio or television
Plug the device into a different electrical outlet, so that the device and the radio
or television are on separate electrical circuits
Ensure all peripheral devices are also certified
Ensure appropriate cables are used to connect the device to peripheral
equipment
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If none of above measures reduce the interference, contact INFICON.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by INFICON could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001
1.5 Sound Emission Certification for Federal Republic of Germany
Sound pressure level Lp <65 dB(A)
During normal operation
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At the operator position
According to ISO 7779 (Type Test)
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2.1 3000 Micro GC Specifications
Table 2-1 Specifications
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Specifications
1 or 2-channel
3000 Micro GC
Main
voltage
Power 100 VA 130 VA 130 VA 1.2/0.6 A 1.2/0.6 A
Frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz
Height 15 cm
Width 25 cm
Depth 41 cm
Weight 8.2 kg
* Does not include mounting bracket
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100-240 V (ac) 100-240 V (ac) 100-240 V (ac) 115/230 V (ac) 115/230 V (ac)
(6 in.)
(10 in.)
(16.5 in.)
(18.0 lb.)
3 or 4-channel
3000 Micro GC
15.5 cm
(6.1 in.)
48 cm
(18.5 in.)
42 cm
(16.5 in.)
11.2 kg
(24.8 lb.)
Portable
3000 Micro GC
15.5 cm
(6.1 in.)
36.4 cm
(14.3 in.)
41.3 cm
(16.3 in.)
16.6 kg
(36.5 lb.)
Heated
Vaporizer
(PN G2819A-X
/ G2846A-X1/
G2857A-X
15 cm
(6 in.)
12.5 cm
(5 in.)
9 cm
(3.5 in.)
1.4 kg
(3.1 lb.)*
1
Where X is the country specific
power cord number:
1
1
)
1: China
2: Europe
3: US
4: Japan
5: UK/HK/SG/MY
6: Australia/NZ
7: Korea
Heated
Regulator
(PN G2818A-X
G2845A-X
G2858A-X
15 cm
(6 in.)
12.5 cm
(5 in.)
9 cm
(3.5 in.)
1.65 kg
(3.64 lb.)*
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2.2 Environmental Conditions
The following specifications are applicable to the 3000 Micro GC Heated Regulator
and Heated Vaporizer sample conditioners.
Operating temperature range. . . . . . 0 to 50°C
Relative humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4572 m (15000 ft.)
Usage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature controlled environment
2.3 Instrument Specifications
2.3.1 Sample Inlet Specifications
Sample type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gas
Maximum sample pressure . . . . . . . <172 kPa (25 PSI)
Recommended sample pressure . . . Ambient to 69 kPa (ambient to 10 PSI)
2.3.2 Sample Injector Specifications
Injector types
Variable volume/timed, heated
Variable volume/large loop, heated
Fixed volume, heated
Backflush to vent, heated
Injection volume
1 to 10 μL for variable volume/timed
1 to 30 μL for variable volume/large loop
1 μL for fixed volume injector and backflush injector with fixed mode
2.3.3 Column Heater Specification
Isothermal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambient plus 15 to 180°C
2.3.4 TCD Specifications
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Internal Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 nL
Detection Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low ppm to 100%
6
Linear Dynamic Range. . . . . . . . . . . 10
±10%
2.3.5 Repeatability
Typical results for Relative Standard Deviation (RSD) at constant temperature and
pressure (for C
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to C6 components at % level) are shown below for peak areas.
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Injector Type
Peak Area Repeatability
Variable volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <1% RSD
Fixed volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.2% RSD
Backflush (timed mode) . . . . . . . . . . <1% RSD
Backflush (fixed mode). . . . . . . . . . . <0.5% RSD
2.3.6 Carrier Gas Specifications
Connection to 3000 Micro GC . . . . . 1/8 in. Swagelok fittings
External source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helium
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Argon
Carrier gas purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.995 to 99.9995%
Input pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552 to 566 kPa (80 to 82 PSI)
2.3.7 Portable 3000 Micro GC Carrier Gas Specifications
Onboard cylinder source . . . . . . . . . Helium
Nitrogen
Argon
Onboard cylinder capacity . . . . . . . . 12,410 kPa (1800 PSI)
Onboard cylinder usage . . . . . . . . . . 35-40 hours, application dependent
2.3.8 External Input/Output
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RJ-45 based LAN
Power supply input connector
Remote start
2.3.9 Portable 3000 Micro GC Onboard Battery
The 3000 Micro GC onboard battery will operate the instrument up to two hours,
depending on the application.
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2.3.10 Safety and Regulatory Standards
Conforms to the following safety standards:
CSA/National Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) UL61010-1
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61010-1
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C22.2 No. 61010-1
EuroNorm (EN) 61010-1
Conforms to the following regulations on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and
Radio Frequency Interface (RFI):
CISPR I1/EN 55011 Group 1 Class A IEC/EN 61326
Declaration of Conformity available
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