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1. CARA CARRA p_OET B moma HYD OAR AIAROR HYD OF AIROR MAKEUP TCD AEF MAKEUP TCD AE AUX GAS 4 a 2 1 Dual Stage Regulator vial Main Supply gt 7 PPC Val O a e ooO ave l Moisture Manual Pneumatics Filter ni gt Indicating Air uUa i 0 Trap PPC N Hydrocarbon Manual Pneumatics He gt Filter or N Moisture gt PPC Filter tS aie Manual Pneumatics Y Snubber Figure 16 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A using helium or nitrogen as the carrier gas with one injector 74 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Manual Pneumatics Connections ros MU AIR CARR MU AIR CARR 2 2 OR OR 1 1 He 2 oO 8 E E E E E E NEN E A wesese EEN N T E oe COOOCOOOUUOOOU l L pme oma HYD OF AR OR HYD OR AR OA MAKEUP TCD AE MAKEUP TCD FEF AUX GAS OUUU 00000 Dual Stage Regulator On Off lt Valve Main Supply gt PPC Valve OQR me eS Re eee Moisture Manual Pneumatics Filter ge ogi Bip PPC Air Te wa N a R Hydrocarbon Manual Pneumatics Filter He Moisture PPC Filter TAA Manual Pneumatics PPC Imgicgting Maiature TOZ H Manual Pneumatics ee N AICH or Na Figure 17 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A using helium carrier gas ECD
2. When the equipment is turned off close all gas cylinder valves tightly at the cylinder Bleed the remainder of the line before turning the exhaust vent off 29 Safety Practices Hazardous Chemicals Before using samples you should be thoroughly familiar with all hazards and safe handling practices Observe the manufacturer s recommendations for use storage and disposal These recommendations are normally provided in the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS supplied with the solvents Be aware that the chemicals that you use in conjunction with the GC may be hazardous DO NOT store handle or work with any chemicals or hazardous materials unless you have received appropriate safety training and have read and understood all related Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS MSDSs provide information on physical characteristics precautions first aid spill clean up and disposal procedures Familiarize yourself with the information and precautions contained in these documents before attempting to store use or dispose of the reagents Comply with all federal state and local laws related to chemical storage handling and disposal You must work under a suitable hood when handling and mixing certain chemicals The room in which you work must have proper ventilation and a waste collection system Always wear appropriate safety attire full length laboratory coat protective glasses gloves etc as indicated on Material Safety Data Sheets S
3. 2 Connect the Conductivity Cell Drive Cable and the Signal Cable to the following connectors on the Control Unit rear panel Connect the Drive Cable red lead to CELL DRIVE and the black lead to SIG COM 93 Connecting the Accessories e Connect the Signal Cable red lead to CELL SIGNAL and the black lead to SIG COM 3 Ifyou are installing an EICD amplifier board P N N612 0060 in the Clarus 500 GC locate the External Amplifier Cable Assembly P N N610 0187 supplied with the amplifier kit 4 Connect one end of the External Amplifier Cable Assembly to connector J2 on the EICD amplifier board that is installed in the Clarus 500 GC and at the other end of the cable connect the red lead to 10V FS and the black lead to SIG COM on the Control Unit rear panel top two connectors 5 Connect the solenoid vent valve cable to TE3 J20 on the main board in the Clarus 500 GC electronics compartment behind the right side panel 6 Secure all cables in the existing cable clamps _Main Board Solenoid valve connection Right Side Panel Figure 26 EICD solenoid valve connection to TE3 on the Main Board in the Clarus 500 GC 94 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Connect the EICD Solvent System Solvent Inlet Tubing Solvent Return Tubing EICD Figure 27 Connecting the EICD solvent system To connect the EICD solvent system refer to Figures 27 and 28 and follow the procedure below The lines have been connected to
4. 20555 the name and address of the transferee However no report is needed to transfer a defective ECD cell to PerkinElmer in order to obtain a replacement You may transfer the ECD cell to another general licensee like yourself only when it remains at the same location to which it was shipped by PerkinElmer Give the transferee a copy of these instructions and the regulations in Appendix I and report to the commission as required in Regulation C F R Section 31 5 25 Safety Practices NEVER DISMANTLE THE ECD CELL You can remove the ECD cell from the GC for repair if WARNING United Kingdom Regulations In the U K registration is required under the Radioactive Substances Act of 1960 for anyone keeping or using radioactive materials Application should be made to any one of the following governing bodies ENGLAND Department of the Environment Queen Anne s Chambers Tothill Street London SW1H 9J4 SCOTLAND Scottish Development Department 21 Hill Street Edinburgh EH2 3J4 WALES Welsh Office Cathay s Park Cardiff CF1 3NG NORTHERN Ministry of Development IRELAND Parliament Building Storemont Belfast Northern Ireland 26 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Safe Handling of Gases When using hydrogen either as the combustion gas for a flame ionization detector or as a carrier gas special care must be taken to avoid buildup of explosive hydrogen air mixtures Ensure that all hydrogen line couplings are leak
5. the removal of any moisture from the purge gases 17 Safety Practices Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions CAUTION The Clarus 500 GC is designed for indoor use only Do not operate in a Cold Room or a refrigerated area The Clarus 500 GC operates most efficiently under the following conditions CAUTION e Ambient temperature is 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F The GC will operate safely between 5 C and 40 C 41 F and 104 F Ambient relative humidity is 20 to 80 non condensing Operating altitude is in the range of 0 to 2 000 m The Clarus 500 GC is not designed for operation in an explosive environment WARNING Installation Category The Clarus 500 GC is able to withstand transient overvoltage according to Installation Category II as defined in IEC 1010 1 Pollution Degree The Clarus 500 GC will operate safely in environments that contain nonconductive foreign matter up to Pollution Degree 2 in IEC 1010 1 18 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Clarus 500 GC Touch Screen For optimum performance the Clarus 500 GC s touch screen may require periodic re calibration The interval between re calibration may be affected by exposure to combined heat and humidity conditions ambient conditions between 30 C 50 RH and 35 C 80 RH Storage Conditions The Clarus 500 GC may be stored under the following conditions e ambient temperature is 20 C to 60 C 4 to 140 F e amb
6. vent assembly The blower capacity depends on the duct length and number of elbows or bends used to install the system If an excessively long duct system or a system with many bends is used a stronger blower may be necessary to provide sufficient exhaust volume at the instrument Alternatively smooth stainless steel tubing should be used instead of flexible stainless steel tubing where flexibility is not required to reduce system friction loss or drag If smooth stainless steel is used there must be a way to move the vent hood out of the way for servicing A length of smooth stainless steel ducting has 20 30 less friction loss than a comparable length of flexible ducting When smooth stainless steel tubing is used elbows must be used to turn corners These elbows should turn at a centerline radius of 150mm with a maximum bend angle of 45 degrees to reduce friction losses and the number of elbows should be minimized Additional recommendations on the venting system include the following items e Make sure the duct casting is installed using fireproof construction Route ducts away from sprinkler heads e The duct casing and venting system should be made of materials suitable for temperatures greater than 70 C 158 F It should be installed to meet local building code requirements e _ Locate the blower as close to the discharge outlet as possible All joints on the discharge side should be airtight especially if toxic vapors are
7. 70 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide TCD Reference i Manual Pneumatics Connections Ay U AIR CARR MU AIR CARR OR 2 2 OR 1 1 H2 PPC Connections CARR E CARRA DET B DET A HYD OA AIA OF HYD OF AIA OA MAKEUP TCD FEF MAKE UP TCD AEF AUX GAS Dual Stage a Regulator hive Indicating Main Supply lt O Trap Valve OO me LN ae Hydrocarbon Manual Pneumatics Filter He or N Figure 13 TCD in Channel B rear channel with one packed injector Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply Manual Pneumatics Connections MU AIR CARR MU AIR CARR OR 2 2 OR 1 1 He H2 1 eevee I PPC Connections i CARR CAARA n f os E i p Sere moma i HYD OF AROR HYD OA AIR OF MAKEUP TCDF MAKEUP TCD FER i AUX GAS 4 3 2 1 l I i Dual Stage Regulator On Off ee i z Valve Indicating Main Suppl lt O Trap PPC Valve OMOR Om el N Moisture Manual Pneumatics Filter Ar CH or N Figure 14 ECD in Channel A front channel using argon methane or nitrogen as the carrie
8. GC To allow for future instrument movement cut the tubing 2 3 ft longer than necessary 63 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply Table 1 Recommended Filters Detectors Carrier Gas Combustion Gas H Air Hydrocarbon Trap N930 Moisture Filter i e Moisture Filter 1192 Oxygen Filter N930 Molecular Sieve i e Molecular 1179 if capillary column is N930 1193 Sieve N930 used Hydrocarbon Trap N930 1192 Oxygen Filter N930 1179 if capillary column is used Moisture Filter 1 e Molecular Sieve N930 1193 Oxygen Filter N930 1179 Hydrocarbon Trap N930 1192 Oxygen Filter N930 1179 if capillary column is used Hydrocarbon Trap N930 Molecular Sieve 1192 Oxygen Filter N930 N930 1193 1179 if capillary column is Charcoal N930 used 1192 There is a combination filter system that contains an Oxygen Filter Oxygen Indicator and a Moisture Trap Its Part No is N930 6002 Install a tee fitting on the carrier gas line for the TCD reference line or for the make up line for the ECD 99 999 purity helium and hydrogen must be used with the EICD Stainless steel diaphragm regulators must be used with the EICD hydrogen regulator P N 0990 7128 helium regulator P N 0990 7127 64 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Clarus 500 GC Gas Connections Perform the following procedure to connect the gases to the Clarus 500 GC Do NOT connect any gases to the man
9. Locate cylinders away from heat sources including heat lamps Compressed gas cylinders should not be subjected to temperatures above 52 C 126 F It is recommended that gas cylinders be stored and placed outside the laboratory and connected to the instrument through copper lines Handling of Gas Cylinders Do not allow ignition sources in the storage area and keep cylinders away from readily ignitable substances such as gasoline or waste or combustibles in bulk including oil Store cylinders standing upright fastened securely to an immovable bulkhead or permanent wall When storing cylinders outdoors they should be stored above ground on a suitable floor and protected against temperature extremes including the direct rays of the sun Arrange gas hoses where they will not be damaged or stepped on and where things will not be dropped on them Take care not to kink or stress the gas lines For safety cylinders should be firmly clamped in position If it becomes necessary to move the cylinders do so with a suitable hand truck after insuring that the container cap is secured and the cylinder is properly fastened to the hand truck Use only regulators tubing and hose connectors approved by an appropriate regulatory agency Do not refill cylinders Check the condition of pipes hoses and connectors regularly Perform gas leak tests at all joints and seals of the gas system regularly using an approved gas leak detection system
10. Plunger Syringe Cap Slide Carriage Assembly Syringe Nut Carriage Thumbscrew Figure 8 Installing the syringe 4 Slide the top of the syringe plunger into the plunger cap slide then lift and turn the plunger cap handle so the pin drops into place This will lock the syringe plunger into place 5 Hold the syringe nut with one thumb and with your other thumb turn the carriage thumbscrew counterclockwise to tighten it see Figure 8 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE THUMBSCREW 6 Carefully guide the needle into the needle locator in the center of the vial locator as you tighten the thumbscrew see Figure 8 Your autosampler is now installed 57 Installing the Clarus 500 GC 58 Connecting the 5 Gases and Electrical Supply Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Connect the Gases The following sections describe how to connect the gas cylinders to the Clarus 500 GC and how to check the connections for leaks Use the fittings and copper tubing supplied in the installation kit P N 0332 8000 Gas Cylinder Connections Use the following procedure to make the gas cylinder connections 1 Using a large adjustable wrench at least 1 4 in attach a dual stage regulator or two single stage regulators in series to each gas cylinder The regulator outlet fitting must be a 1 8 in Swagelok type The following applies to manual pneumatics configurations only 1 Dual stage regulation is required with the Clarus 500 GC It p
11. READY and START contacts Table 3 describes the functions of these contacts 103 Connecting the Accessories Table 3 READY and START Connections at TB1 Connection Function READY OUT Instrument READY OUT Relay These contacts are TB1 10 C 11 NO 12 NC used to tell an external device that the Clarus 500 GC is ready The normally open contact NO is closed in the Ready state START OUT Instrument START OUT Relay These contacts are TB1 7 C 8 NO 9 NC used to start an external device such as an integrator when the Clarus 500 GC starts a chromatographic run The normally open contact is closed for 1 sec when a run is started EXT READY External Ready In The Clarus 500 GC requires that TB1 5 6 these contacts be shorted together to become ready TB1 6 is signal and is shipped with a link across them When using an external device such as an integrator remove the TBI 5 is ground link and wire the device to provide a contact closure indicating the Ready state This will prevent the instrument from becoming ready before the external device is ready EXT START External Start In Shorting these contacts will cause TB 1 3 4 the Clarus 500 GC to start a chromatographic run It TB1 4 is signal is equivalent to pressing the RUN key TB1 3 is ground 104 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Rear of the Clarus GC Figure 34 Routing recorder integrator wires around the strain relief posts 105 Con
12. as shown in Figure 9 Use a 1 4 in to 1 8 in reducer P N 0990 3212 between the snubber and the regulator NOTE PerkinElmer offers a fixed 30 psig stainless steel diaphragm regulator P N N610 1473 for use with manual pneumatics configurations This provides a second stage of regulation between the tank and the needle valves on the manual pneumatics version Clarus 500 GC Dual Stage iii Hydrogen Cylinder 1 8 in Nut P N pp 1 8 in Regulator Copper Outlet 1 Fitting Snubber Figure 9 Connecting a hydrogen snubber 4 Cuta length of 1 8 in copper tubing long enough to connect a line filter to each gas supply line or gas cylinder 62 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 5 Place a 1 8 in nut a 1 8 in rear ferrule and a 1 8 in front ferrule over each end of the copper tubing as shown in Figure 10 1 8 in Nut P N 0990 3128 1 8 in Copper Tubing Front Ferrule P N 0990 3129 Rear Ferrule P N 0990 3130 Figure 10 Components of a 1 8 in tubing connection 6 Insert one end of the tubing with the nut and ferrules into the end fitting of a suitable line filter see Table 1 and insert the other end into the regulator outlet fitting or the end fitting of the hydrogen snubber 7 Insert the tubing into the fitting so that the tubing bottoms firmly then tighten the nut turn past finger tight 8 Cut a piece of 1 8 in copper tubing long enough to connect the filter to the Clarus 500
13. free and do not allow hydrogen to vent within the oven Ventilation Adequate ventilation must be provided particularly if a liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide subambient accessory is in constant use When analyzing hazardous compounds such as pesticides it may be necessary to arrange for venting of detector effluent into a fume hood Using Hydrogen Flame Ionization Detectors FID and Flame Photometric Detectors FPD use hydrogen as fuel If the hydrogen is turned on without a column attached to the injector and detector fittings inside the oven hydrogen could diffuse into the oven creating the possibility of an explosion To avoid possible injury DO NOT TURN ON THE HYDROGEN UNLESS A COLUMN IS ATTACHED AND ALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN LEAK TESTED WARNING Before disconnecting a column make certain that the hydrogen has been turned OFF If two FIDs or FPDs are installed and only one has a column attached to it make certain that you cap off the unused detector inlet fitting with a 1 8 inch stainless steel plug P N N930 0061 Contact the gas supplier for a material safety data sheet MSDS containing detailed information on the potential hazards associated with the gas Carefully use store and handle compressed gases in WARNING cylinders Gas cylinders can be hazardous if they are mishandled 27 NOTE Safety Practices The permanent installation of gas supplies is the responsibility of the user and should conform to l
14. in Channel B using argon methane or nitrogen carrier gas with two injectors NOTE Jf you are using the ECD with a capillary column at low flows 5 mL min or less you can plumb the injector with helium and the make up line with argon methane or nitrogen Helium is the preferred carrier gas for capillary columns The FID NPD and FPD do not require make up gas 75 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply TCD Reference Manual Pneumatics Connections ZN MU AIR CARR MU AIR CARR W OR 2 2 O 1 1 H2 CARA E CARRA k e re f DET B DET A HYD OR AROA HYD OA AIR OA i MAKEUP TCD AEF MAKEUP TCD FER I I 1 I Dual Stage Regulator Or Off a ve Main Supply PPC Valve Oe W SS Moisture Manual Pneumatics l Filter ar ae Indicating Air O Trap COCH Hydrocarbon Manual Pneumatics i Fiter He or N Moisture PPO Filter SG SEEE Sa Nn yep a Ene ge POE Ca eh le m Manual Pneumatics X Snubber H Figure 18 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A TCD in Channel B with two packed injectors 76 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide PID Manual Pneumatics Connections MU AIR CARR MU AIR CARR OR 2 2 OR 1 1 S PPC Connectio
15. incoming gas lines away from the oven exhaust duct so that the hot exhaust will not blow directly on the gas lines Thoroughly purge the incoming gas lines before measuring and adjusting the CAUTION gases This is especially important when using hydrogen gas NOTE For Clarus 500 GC s that have a combination of both PPC and manual pneumatics set the detector gas delivery pressure between 60 and 90 psig and install the fixed 30 psig stainless steel diaphragm regulator P N N610 1473 behind the Clarus 500 GC for the manual pneumatics detector gases The manual pneumatics bulkhead always contains Swagelok nuts in all six locations whether or not there is an injector or a detector connected to this bulkhead The PPC modules will be installed only if your Clarus 500 GC has been configured with PPC for an injector and or detector The Clarus 500 GC can be configured as any of the following e All zones injector detector as PPC e All zones as manual pneumatics 69 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply e A combination of PPC and manual pneumatics For example the injectors could be controlled by PPC and the detectors could be controlled by manual pneumatics The following nine figures show the connections for the injectors and detectors to either the PPC or the manual pneumatics bulkheads The connections for a PPC system are indicated by solid lines and the connections for manual pneumatics are indicated by dashed lines
16. off high voltages can still be present Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the instrument has been disconnected from all voltage sources A X WARNING The instrument must be correctly connected to a suitable electrical supply The supply must have a correctly installed protective conductor earth ground and must be installed or checked by a qualified electrician before connecting the instrument Any interruption of the protective conductor earth ground inside or outside the instrument or disconnection of the protective conductor terminal is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited WARNING When working with the instrument e Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources before opening it for any adjustment replacement maintenance or repair If afterwards the opened instrument must be operated for further adjustment maintenance or repair this must only be done by a PerkinElmer Service engineer e Whenever it is possible that the instrument is no longer electrically safe for use make the instrument inoperative and secure it against any unauthorized or unintentional operation The electrical safety of the instrument is likely to be impaired if for example the instrument shows visible damage has been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavorable conditions or has been subjected to severe stress during transportation 22 Clarus 500 GC Installa
17. on the tubing before attaching it to the tank Connect the large nut on one end of the CO supply tubing to the CO tank fitting by turning the nut clockwise until it is finger tight To provide a leak free connection tighten the nut an additional half turn with a large adjustable wrench 3 Connect the 1 4 in nut on the other end of the tubing to the 1 4 in union on the rear of the Clarus 500 GC by turning the nut clockwise until it is finger tight To provide a leak free connection place a 9 16 in wrench on the nut and a 1 2 in wrench on the bulkhead fitting then tighten the nut an addition half turn The CO supply system contains liquid CO2 pressurized at 6000 kPa 870 psig at 20 C 68 F Before breaking connections to change cylinders shut off the liquid CO cylinder valve then bleed the supply tubing by closing the oven door and adjusting the oven temperature below 60 C 140 F This opens the coolant solenoid valve and allows the CO supply tubing to bleed WARNING 4 Turn on the valve and check for leaks 81 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 69000006 4 in Union 1 4 in Nut 1 4 in Nut CO Supply Tubing P N N600 0404 LN Supply Tubing P N N600 0403 Liquid Connector Main Valve 1 2 in Pipe to 1 4 in Swagelok Reducer Figure 22 Connecting the CO or LN supply 82 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Connect the Electrical
18. 37 Index Exhaust Vent Requirements 37 G Gas Cylinders 27 Gases common injector detector gas connections 69 connections 61 leak test 68 subambient connections 80 H heated zones safety practices 16 I Installation NPD bead assembly 101 Integrator connection 102 L Labels Warning Signs 10 Laboratory Preparation 37 vent system 38 N NPD Bead Assembly installation 101 P Precautions 17 Preparing Your Laboratory 37 environmental conditions 37 exhaust vent 37 112 R Radioactive exposure reporting 25 Recorder connection 102 Requirements electrical power 41 environmental 41 gas 43 laboratory space 40 safety 42 Restrictors 109 carrier gas control 109 detector gas control 110 S Safety chemical use 31 compressed gases 27 ECD Radioactive Hazards 24 electrical 21 generic warnings 15 heated zones 16 high voltage 20 moving the GC 23 thermal runaway protection 16 ventilation 27 Safety Information 17 electrical safety 20 environmental conditions 18 gas cylinders 27 Vv Vent system recommendations 38 Ventilation safety practices 27 W Warnings Hazardous Chemical 32
19. 400 VA volt amps for the GC Add 100 VA for the computer and 108 VA for the printer 40 Power Specification Power Outlets Safety Requirements Gas Cylinders and Gas Delivery Lines Hydrogen Ventilation Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide All electrical supplies must be smooth clean and free of line transients greater than 40 V peak to peak and must meet and remain within the following tolerances 120 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 1 230 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 1 Instruments and peripherals should not be connected to circuits with large inductive or large and frequent loads i e large motors discharge lamps photocopy systems radio transmitters etc A minimum of one dedicated 120 VAC outlet at 20 A or one 230 VAC outlet at 10 A minimum is required for the GC Additional equipment such as computers and printers should be connected per their specifications All gas cylinders should be firmly clamped to a suitable surface Care must be taken not to kink or overstress the gas delivery lines Ensure that all hydrogen lines and connections are leak free When using a hydrogen tank install an in line hydrogen snubber P N 0009 0038 between the tank regulator and the delivery tubing Always provide adequate ventilation When analyzing hazardous compounds such as pesticides it may be necessary to arrange for venting the detector effluent into a fume hood 41 Preparing Your Laboratory G
20. Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Release History Part Number Publication Date 09936590 E August 2002 Any comments about the documentation for this product should be addressed to User Assistance PerkinElmer Inc 710 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton Connecticut 06484 4794 U S A Or emailed to AI UserAssistance perkinelmer com Notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Except as specifically set forth in its terms and conditions of sale PerkinElmer makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this document including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose PerkinElmer shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material Copyright Information This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or translated into any language without the prior written permission of PerkinElmer Inc Copyright 2002 PerkinElmer PerkinElmer Inc Produced in the USA Trademarks Registered names trademarks etc used in this document even when not specifically marked as such are protected by law PerkinElmer is a registered trademark of PerkinElmer Inc Clarus 500 GC is a trademark of PerkinElmer Inc e ssential
21. Snubber Figure 20 ECD in Channel A EICD in Channel B with two packed injectors 78 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide EICD PID Reactor Gas lt Manual Pneumatics Connections MU AIR CARR AIR OR 1 1 y v4 CARF 8 CARRA PID m u EICD Reactor Gas Dual Stage On Off Regul or Valve Main Supply Valve OR m m Hydrocarbon Manual Pneumatics er SV Indicating Ye O Trap PPC Helium O o EE e Moisture Manual Pneumatics Filter Molecular PPC Seve Fi Filter Manual Pneumatics Snubber H Figure 21 ECD in Channel A PID EICD in Channel B with two packed injectors Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply Connecting the Gas for Subambient Operation This section describes how to connect a liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide supply to your Clarus 500 GC for subambient operation For liquid nitrogen use a supply with a liquid delivery pressure of 20 30 psig For liquid carbon dioxide use a size 1A cylinder equipped with a fitting containing a full length dip eductor tube and approximately 27 3 kg 60 Ib of carbon dioxide The LN or CO supply tubing connects the supply tank to the 1 4 in union on the rear of the Clarus 500 GC To install the supply tubing select the
22. Supply This section describes how to connect the Clarus 500 GC to AC line power both in and outside the U S Only a PerkinElmer Service representative or similarly trained and authorized personnel should ever change or replace the plug for the Clarus 500 GC WARNING Connecting the Clarus 500 GC to Line Power in the U S To connect the Clarus 500 GC to line power in the U S simply plug the power cord into the proper AC outlet see Table 2 Connecting the Clarus 500 GC to Line Power Outside the U S To connect the Clarus 500 GC to line power outside the U S connect a properly grounded plug to the power cord and change the wiring on the AC Distribution P C board as described in the following procedures Table 2 shows the available plugs their electrical power and the countries where they are used 83 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply Table 2 Plugs Used in Different Countries 84 134 250 Two Pole with Earth Contact for use in Great Britain Ireland and Hong Kong 10 164 25W Two Pole with Dual Earth Contacts for use in Austria Belgium France Germany Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden and Finland 104 25W Two Pole with Earth Contact for use in Denmark 104 250V Two Pole with Earth Contact for use in Australia New 2aland New Guinea and China 10h 25Q AC for use in Italy and North Africa 10 164 250V Two Pole with Earth Contact for use in Austria Germany Netherlands N
23. aboratory environment is the responsibility of the analyst and the analyst s organization Please consult all manuals supplied with the Clarus 500 GC and accessories before you start working with the instrument Carefully read the safety information in this chapter and in the other manuals supplied When setting up the instrument or performing analyses or maintenance procedures strictly follow the instructions provided The Clarus 500 GC should be used in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual If used otherwise the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired Generic Warnings Before installing or operating the Clarus 500 GC read the following information concerning hazards and potential hazards You should ensure that anyone involved with installation and or operation of the Clarus 500 GC is knowledgeable in both general safety practices for the laboratory and safety practices for the Clarus 500 GC Get advice from your safety engineer industrial hygienist environmental engineer or safety manager before you install or use this instrument Heated Zones Heated zones should be treated with caution for example injector caps and detectors Avoid physical contact with the injector caps The detector cover may get hot especially if flame ionization detectors are operated at high temperatures As a general rule allow heated zones to cool before attempting to work in the oven injector or detector areas 15 Saf
24. an EICD also called a Hall detector or an EICD in series with a photoionization detector PID you must perform the following procedures e Connect the EICD Control Unit to the EICD Components e Connect the EICD solvent system e Make the EICD PID series connection e Check the calibration e If necessary convert the EICD Control Unit line voltage setting to 230 V operation Refer to the procedure described in the Tremetrics Instruction Manual that is shipped with the Control Unit Never operate the Control Unit at an incorrect voltage setting WARNING 91 Connecting the Accessories Display Key Panel Figure 24 EICD Control Unit front panel 92 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Connect the EICD Control Unit to the EICD Components To connect the EICD Control Unit to the EICD components refer to Figure 25 and follow this procedure Rear Panel on the Control Unit Conductivity Cell Solenoid Vent Valve EICD Reactor pune fever Seno Reactor Cable Assembly Connects to TE3 J20 on the Main Board in the AutoSystem XL GC AC Power Connector External Amplifier Cable Assembly P N N610 0187 Connector J2 on the Amplifier Board in the AutoSystem XL GC J2 Figure 25 Connection diagram of the EICD Control Unit to EICD components 1 Plug the connector on the end of the Reactor Cable Assembly into the EICD s Reactor Connector on the rear panel of the Control Unit
25. as Requirements All gases must have a minimum purity of 99 995 Gases used with the mass spectrometer and ELCD detectors require a minimum purity of 99 999 Gas cylinders should be located outside of the laboratory whenever possible and should always be stored and operated in the vertical position Always use copper tubing that is free of grease oil and organic material for all gases delivered to the Clarus 500 GC Helium Nitrogen A number 1A 200 ft gas cylinder should be used for 8 5 H 91 5 Helium all carrier gases Filter all gases except methane 95 Argon 5 Methane through a moisture filter and or hydrocarbon trap and de oxo filter Argon methane should be filtered through a moisture filter and a de oxo filter Gas delivery pressure to the GC should be 60 90 psig 414 621 kPa A number 1A 200 f gas cylinder of compressed air or an air compressor can be used All air should be filtered through a moisture filter Do NOT use Breathing Air When using manual pneumatics gas delivery pressure to the GC must not exceed 30 psi 207 kPa If this is not possible secondary regulation will be required With PPC pneumatics a delivery pressure range of 70 90 psig 483 621 kPa is acceptable Hydrogen A number 2 62 f gas cylinder or a hydrogen generator can be used All hydrogen should be filtered through a moisture filter When using manual pneumatics gas delivery pressure to the GC must not exceed 30 ps
26. being carried e Fquip the outlet end of the system with a back draft damper and take the necessary precautions to keep the exhaust outlet away from open windows or inlet vents In addition extend it above the roof of the building for proper dispersal of the exhaust e Fquip the exhaust end of the system with an exhaust stack to improve the overall efficiency of the system 37 38 Preparing Your Laboratory Make sure the length of the duct that enters into the blower is a straight length at least ten times the duct diameter An elbow entrance into the blower inlet causes a loss in efficiency Provide make up air in the same quantity as is exhausted by the system An airtight lab will cause an efficiency loss in the exhaust system Ensure that the system is drawing properly by using an air flow meter Equip the blower with a pilot light located near the instrument to indicate to the operator when the blower is on Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Clarus 500 GC Requirements Laboratory Space Requirements se GC 66 cm 26 in wide x 40 cm 19 in high x 72 cm 28 5 in deep Autosampler 13 cm 5 in wide x 36 cm 14 in high x 24 cm 9 5 in deep wane pega ooo oie ama O OOOO O l 4 5 ke ooe 10 1b Physical Configuration Single unit for use on standard laboratory bench P L whichean be interfaced to a computer Bench Space The laboratory bench should be sturdy enough to support the fu
27. ch wrenches tighten the nut only until the fused silica tubing cannot be pulled out of the EICD fitting Do not overtighten the nut 98 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 7 Connect the other end of the fused silica tubing to the PID exit tubing as follows a Insert the nut on one end of the 1 16 to 1 16 in union P N 0990 3075 over the PID exit tube until it bottoms Using two wrenches tighten the nut 1 4 turn past fingertight b Remove the nut and metal ferrule from the other end of the 1 16 to 1 16 in union Put the metal ferrule aside you will not need it c Insert the nut and a 1 16 inch graphite Vespel ferrule P N 0992 0301 over the free end of the fused silica tubing d Insert the end of the fused silica tubing into the union until it bottoms Slide the nut up to the union and tighten it fingertight e Using two 1 4 in wrenches tighten the nut only until the fused silica tubing cannot be pulled out of the EICD fitting Do not overtighten the nut You can operate the EICD and the PID in series or operate either detector independently Always connect your analytical column to the PID EICD PID PID Exit Tube 1 16 in Nut with Graphite Vespel Ferrule J eee eee ees Analytical Column 1 16 to 1 16 in Union P N 0990 3075 Graphite Vespel Ferrule P N NO992 0301 1 16 in Nut Fused Siica Tubing T f SR renew ccnnevewnn sans P N N930 1358 Figure 31 Connecting the fused silica line t
28. ck from the tower disk assembly To remove the encoder protector block 1 Carefully remove the autosampler tower from the shipping box 2 The piece of foam on top of the tower is the encoder protector block Carefully slide the block straight out from the tower disk CAUTION Do not twist the block off This will damage the tower disk 48 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Install the Autosampler Tower Perform the following procedure to install the autosampler tower 1 The autosampler tower mounting hardware is shipped already secured to the Clarus 500 GC top Remove the three screws and flat washers securing the mounting hardware and use them to secure the tower base to the Clarus 500 GC 2 Position the tower interface harness through the autosampler stop which is part of the tower base The harness should be fitted carefully into the hole in the autosampler base assembly see Note below NOTE You may find it easier to feed the wires a few at a time The two yellow tie wraps on this harness indicate the portion of the harness that needs to be fed to the tower Only one yellow tie wrap should be visible at the autosampler stop 3 Install the autosampler tower on the top of the Clarus 500 GC as shown in Figure 1 The locating pin on the Clarus 500 GC fits into the slotted hole in the autosampler tower base 49 Installing the Clarus 500 GC Autosampler Tower X Cover Removed Mounting Screws and washers A
29. cs Bulkhead CARR B CARRA cP 1 ca an p eee HYD OR AIR OR HYD OR AIR OR MAKE UP TCD REF MAKE UP TCD REF PPC Bulkhead ie Rete GAS T 4 4 3 2 1 Figure 12 Location of the Clarus 500 GC bulkheads on the rear panel 67 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply Leak Test the Gas Connections After connecting the gases to the Clarus 500 GC check all connections for possible leaks by following this procedure 1 Set the regulator on the carrier gas cylinder between 60 and 90 psig 2 Test the carrier gas connections by using either a gas leak check solution of 50 isopropyl alcohol in water or an electronic leak detector Check for leaks indicated by bubbles at each connection Do not use a soap solution to check for gas leaks It could contaminate the CAUTION sistem 3 To check a hydrogen or air cylinder for leaks set the regulator to 30 psig for manual pneumatics and for PPC systems between 60 and 90 psig for H and between 70 and 90 psig for air test the connections in the same manner that you tested the carrier gas connections 68 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Common Injector Detector Gas Connections Figures 13 through 21 shows how gases are connected to the Clarus 500 GC in several common injector detector configurations Note that the strain relief which is required on all gas lines is not shown in these figures Position
30. detector baseline that exceeds its normal pattern This implies that if a transmitting device such as a walkie talkie carried by a security guard is use near the detector a spike or peak on the chromatographic baseline may occur If you are concerned that such an event may occur PerkinElmer recommends that walkie talkie restriction notices be posted in the vicinity Cell phones beepers and other similar devices operate in a much higher frequency range and do not cause interference Introduction Warning Signs on the Instrument oN Alternating current Protective conductor terminal Off position of the main power source On position of the main power source Warning hot surface 10 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Warning risk of electric shock Warning refer to accompanying documents 11 Introduction Label locations on instrument WARNING Hot injectors The injectors are HOT and can cause serious burns Safety Practices 2 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Chapter Overview This chapter describes the general safety practices and precautions that must be observed when operating the Clarus 500 GC This advice is intended to supplement not supersede the normal safety codes in the user s country It is also a supplement to the PerkinElmer standard Safety and Health Policy The information provided does not cover every safety procedure that should be practiced Ultimately maintenance of a safe l
31. equipment It is exempt from the technical standards specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations based on Section 15 103 c European Union All information concerning EMC standards will be in the Declaration of Conformity and these standards will change as the European Union adds new requirements European Union Industrial Environment The 230 V 50 Hz Clarus GC has been manufactured for use in the European Union and is intended for the industrial environment The instrument is to be connected to a mains power network supplied from a high or medium voltage transformer dedicated for the supply of an installation feeding a manufacturing or similar plant Industrial environments are characterized by the existence of one or more of the following conditions industrial scientific and medical ISM apparatus are present heavy inductive or capacitive loads are frequently switched currents and associated magnetic fields are high These are the major contributors to the industrial electromagnetic environment and as such distinguish the industrial from other environments The instrument is not intended for connection to a public mains network supplying residential commercial and light industrial locations Susceptibility to RF Interference With the exception of the Flame Ionization Detector FID a RF field strength of 10 V m between 80 MHz and 1000 MHz with 80 modulation at 1 kHz may cause a deflection on the chromatographic
32. er cord from the AC outlet before servicing Servicing on the GC is to be performed only by a PerkinElmer service representative or similarly trained and authorized person I gt WARNING Do not attempt to make adjustments replacements or repairs to this GC except as described in the user documentation For protection against fire hazard only replace fuses with the same type and rating Servicing on the GC is to be performed only by a PerkinElmer service representative or similarly trained and authorized person To ensure adequate cooling of the instrument electronics do not obstruct the CAUTION gap at the base of the GC and leave at least a 6 inch clearance between instruments Ensure that the power cord is correctly wired and that the ground leads of all electrical units for example recorders integrators are connected together via the circuit ground to earth Use only three prong outlets with common earth ground connections Servicing of incoming AC line components in your laboratory should be performed only by a licensed electrician 21 Safety Practices Lethal voltages are present at certain areas within the instrument Installation and internal maintenance of the instrument should only be performed by a PerkinElmer service engineer or similarly authorized and trained person When the instrument is connected to line power opening the instrument covers is likely to expose live parts Even when the power switch is
33. ermits CAUTION steady gas delivery at high or low flows and provides precise control of gas pressure throughout the discharge of virtually the entire contents of a compressed gas cylinder It is not necessary for PPC units If your Clarus 500 GC is equipped with a TCD and you are operating more than one GC from the same carrier gas tank and or operating the TCD at high sensitivity install an additional single stage regulator 0 90 psig before you install the gas to the TCD If your Clarus 500 GC is equipped with an ECD you can control the flow of make up gas by installing an additional 30 psig single stage regulator before the ECD needle valve If your Clarus 500 GC is equipped with a NPD we recommend installing a toggle valve in the hydrogen line that enters the Clarus 500 GC This allows you to turn off the hydrogen when the NPD is not in use without changing the regulator setting on the Clarus 500 GC If your Clarus 500 GC is equipped with a FPD we recommend installing a toggle valve in the air line that enters the Clarus 500 GC This allows you to turn off the air when the FPD is not in use without changing the regulator setting on the Clarus 500 GC 61 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 2 Connect a 1 4 in to 1 8 in adapter to the regulator outlet fitting on all your gas cylinders except the hydrogen cylinder 3 Insert a hydrogen snubber P N 0009 0038 in the hydrogen cylinder regulator outlet fitting
34. ety Practices CAUTION 16 THERMAL RUNAWAY PROTECTION The Clarus 500 GC software shuts down the instrument if any heated zone exceeds 470 C Should this occur the following error message is displayed INSTRUMENT SHUTDOWN xxx THERM RUNAWAY where xxx is the heated zone Call your PerkinElmer Representative Instrument shutdown also occurs if there is a PRT Platinum Resistance Thermometer or MPU Micro Processor Unit failure In these cases the following error message is displayed INSTRUMENT SHUTDOWN xxx PRT ERROR where xxx is the failed zone Call your PerkinElmer Representative Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Precautions Be sure that all instrument operators read and understand the precautions listed below It is advisable to post a copy of the precautions near or on the instrument shelf WARNING The following precautions must be observed when using the Clarus 500 GC e Be sure that the power line voltage of the Clarus 500 GC corresponds to the voltage used in your laboratory e Never remove the side panels of the Clarus 500 GC without shutting down the instrument and disconnecting the instrument power cord from line power e Do not immerse the purge gas exit line in a liquid as the liquid may be drawn back into the sample holder e Only high quality purge gases should be used with the Clarus 500 GC Minimum purity of 99 995 is recommended A high quality filter dryer accessory is recommended for
35. for the Clarus 500 GC WARNING 1 Select the appropriate plug and connect it to the three power cord wires as follows 85 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 86 e Connect the brown wire to line AC Hot e Connect the blue wire to line AC Hot e Connect the green yellow wire to chassis ground Remove the three screws that secure the right side panel to the Clarus 500 GC and remove the panel Verify that the brown wire from the line filter is connected to E1 that the blue wire from the line filter is connected to E2 and that the green yellow wire is connected to E3 on the AC Distribution P C board see Figure 23 Cut and remove the wire that is used as a jumper across the F3 fuse holder Make sure that the 10 A Slow Blow fuse remains installed in the F3 fuse holder Replace the right side panel and connect the power cord to a suitable electrical outlet Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide AC Distribution P C Board Single Phase Two Phase As shipped with F3 shorted Cut and remove the wire shorting F3 Green Green Yellow Yellow Electronics Access Cover AC Distribution P C Board Right Side Panel Figure 23 AC Distribution P C board connections for countries that use single phase or two phase power 87 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 88 Connecting the G Accessories Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Connect the EICD If you ordered your Clarus 500 GC with either
36. he EICD NPD Bead Assembly recorder integrator and the printer is provided Chapter 7 PPC Restrictor Information PPC restrictor information is provided in this chapter Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual Normal text is used to provide information and instructions Bold text refers to button or tab page that is displayed on the touch screen All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise Notes cautions and warnings Three terms in the following standard formats are also used to highlight special circumstances and warnings NOTE 4 note indicates additional significant information that is provided with some procedures We use the term CAUTION to inform you about situations that CAUTION could result in serious damage to the instrument or other equipment Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one We use the term WARNING to inform you about situations that could result in personal injury to yourself or other persons Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one WARNING Customer Service PerkinElmer Instruments 710 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton CT 06484 4794 U S A Tel 1 800 762 4000 or 203 762 4000 Internet http www perkinelmer com Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC United States FCC This product is classified as a digital device used exclusively as industrial commercial or medical test
37. i 207 kPa If this is not possible secondary regulation will be required With PPC pneumatics a delivery pressure range of 60 90 414 621 kPa psig is acceptable 42 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Sample Preparation Requirements Customer Responsibility 43 Preparing Your Laboratory Pre Installation Checklist 44 Model Date Customer SPO Installation Requirements OK Needs Prior to Installation SS Lab Space Requirements Instrument Lab Space Requirements Peripherals Environmental Requirements Power Requirements Safety Requirements Gas Requirements Sample Preparation Customer Responsibility Computer Configuration Miscellaneous Installing the 4 Clarus 500 GC Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Install the Autosampler This section describes how to install the autosampler tower the autosampler tower cover and the autosampler syringe The autosampler tower and the tower cover are shipped together in one box The autosampler tray is installed in the Clarus 500 GC at the factory 47 Installing the Clarus 500 GC Remove the Encoder Protector Block The Clarus 500 GC autosampler has been shipped with an encoder protector block This is a piece of antistatic polyethylene foam that protects the tower disk during shipment Before you install the autosampler tower onto your Clarus 500 GC you must remove the encoder protector blo
38. ient relative humidity is 20 to 80 non condensing e altitude is in the range 0 to 12 000 m General Laboratory Safety Your laboratory should have all equipment ordinarily required for the safety of individuals working with chemicals fire extinguishers first aid equipment safety shower and eye wash fountain spill cleanup equipment etc 19 Safety Practices Electrical Safety The Clarus 500 GC contains high voltage To prevent the risk of shock unplug the line cord from the AC outlet and wait at least one minute before opening or removing any instrument panels The instrument has been designed to protect the operator from potential electrical hazards This section describes some recommended electrical safety practices CAUTION This unit contains protective circuitry Contact PerkinElmer Service before performing any AC line tests Connect the GC to an AC line power outlet that has a protective ground connection To ensure satisfactory and safe operation of the GC it is essential that the protective ground conductor the green yellow lead of the line power cord is connected to a true electrical ground Any interruption of the protective ground conductor inside or outside the GC or disconnection of the protective ground terminal may impair the protection provided by the GC Do not operate the GC with any covers or parts removed 20 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide To avoid electrical shock disconnect the pow
39. ll weight of the GC as well as additional equipment i e computer Expect the total weight of the GC and accessory equipment to be at least 91 kg 200 1b Allow a minimum clearance of 10 2 cm 4 in on each side 15 2 cm 6 in at the rear of the GC and 137 2 cm 54 in at the top of the GC If this is not possible install the GC on a bench that has wheels Peripherals Printers etc Allow at least 61 cm 24 in on either side of the GC to accommodate additional equipment 39 Preparing Your Laboratory Environmental Requirements Pollution Degree This instrument will operate safely in environments that contain nonconductive foreign matter up to Pollution Degree 2 as defined in IEC 1010 1 Laboratory Environment Install the GC in an indoor laboratory environment that is clean and is free of drafts direct sunlight and vibration The laboratory should be free of flammable explosive toxic caustic or corrosive vapors or gases and should be relatively free of dust The ambient laboratory temperature should be between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F with a relative humidity between 20 and 80 with no condensation The GC will operate safely between 5 C and 40 C 41 F and 104 F Electrical Power Requirements Installation Category Statement This instrument is able to withstand transient over voltage according to Installation Category II as defined in IEC 1010 1 Power Consumption 2
40. ments Cooling Water Requirements if required Electrical Requirements Pneumatic Requirements if required 35 Preparing Your Laboratory Preparing the Laboratory The following sections describe the laboratory requirements in detail for the Clarus 500 GC Environmental Conditions The laboratory in which the Clarus 500 GC is located must meet the following conditions A corrosive free environment The instrument will operate with a laboratory temperature between 10 and 35 C 50 95 F For optimum instrument preformance the room temperature should be controlled at 20 ar C The environment should be relatively dust free to avoid sample and instrument contamination problems Free of excessive vibration The Clarus 500 GC has been designed for indoor use Do not use the instrument in an area where explosion hazards may exist Exhaust Vent Requirements Exhaust venting is important for the following reasons 36 It protects laboratory personnel from toxic vapors that may be produced by some samples It helps to protect the instrument from corrosive vapors that may originate from the sample s It removes dissipated heat produced by the instrument and power supply Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide The use of Clarus 500 GC without adequate ventilation to outside air may constitute a health hazard WARNING NOTE Local electrical codes do not allow PerkinElmer Service Engineers to install the blower and
41. n Nut White Out 1 16 in Graphite Vespel Ferrule Figure 29 Placing a 1 16 in nut and graphite ferrule over the fused silica line 3 Cut about 1 cm 3 8 inch from the end of the fused silica tubing using a wafer scribe P N N930 1386 pkg of 10 scribes or other column cutting tool Break off the tubing at the score mark and make sure that the break is clean and square Examine the cut with a magnifying glass and compare it to the examples below 97 Connecting the Accessories 1 16 in Graphite Vespel Ferrule x Good Cut lt E T Figure 30 Examples of a good tubing cut and bad cuts Bad Cuts 4 Position the nut on the fused silica tubing so that the back of the nut is 8 8 cm 3 1 2 inches from the end of the fused silica tubing This positions the fused silica tubing inside the EICD receiver 5 Using typewriter white out or a felt tipped pen make a mark on the fused silica tubing just beyond the back edge of the nut To avoid contaminating the system make sure the nut does not come CAUTION into contact with the mark on the fused silica tubing 6 Connect the fused silica tubing to the EICD fitting inside the oven as follows a Insert this end of the fused silica tubing into the EICD fitting Slide the nut up to the EICD and turn it until it is fingertight b Push the fused silica tubing into the EICD fitting until the mark on the tubing is aligned with the back of the nut c Using two 1 4 in
42. nducted by a person specifically licensed to do so either by the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission or by an Agreement State The analyses can be performed by the firm listed below National Leak Test Center P O Box 486 North Tonawanda New York 14120 ECD Cell Failure or Damage If a leak test detects more than 0 005 uCi microcurie of removable radioactive material on the surface of an ECD cell or if the cell itself is damaged in such a way as to indicate that it may no longer adequately shield the radioactive material inside you must immediately suspend operation of your chromatograph until the cell has been repaired or disposed of by a person specifically licensed to do so Any such incident must be reported by you to the Regional Office Inspection and Enforcement U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reporting Radiation Incidents Theft or Loss Please read Regulation 10 C F R Section 20 2201 and 20 2202 These describe your duties should the radioactive material Ni 63 in the ECD cell be lost stolen or released or should any person be exposed to radiation Other ECD Requirements Regulation 10 C F R Section 31 5 see Appendix I does not permit you to abandon the ECD cell or export it It may not be transferred except to a person specifically licensed to receive it Within thirty days of such a transfer you must report to the Director of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington D C
43. necting the Accessories 106 PPC Restrictor 7 Information Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Available Restrictors Restrictor Color Helium Flow at 30 PSIG vent to Number atmosphere ome mtn Restrictors for Carrier Gas Control Injector Restrictor Number Helium Flow mL min with a 90 psig inlet pressure and a 10 psig drop across the restrictor Split Splitless or 6 std PSS PSS 109 PPC Restrictor Information Restrictors for Detector Gas Control NOTE Maintain an inlet pressure between 60 and 90 psig Detector Restrictor Nominal Flow Number Required mL min po fome pds 110 A About This Manual 7 Autosampler autosampler tower 49 autosampler tower cover 53 encoder protector block 48 Autosampler Installation 47 Autosampler Tower installation 49 syringe cover 55 Autosampler Tower Cover installation 53 C Calibration check 100 Chemicals Definitions of Warnings 32 Hazardous 31 Compressed gases safety practices 27 Index Conventions Notes cautions and warnings 8 text 8 E ECD cell failure 25 damage 25 labels 24 purchasers 24 reporting radioactive exposure 25 reporting theft or losses 25 testing for radioactive leaks 25 U K regulations 26 EICD Connections 91 EICD Solvent System Connections 95 Electrical Power connections 83 Electrical Safety 20 Electrical safety practices 21 Encoder Protector Block 48 Environmental Conditions 18
44. ns CARF E CARAA HYD OF AIA OR HYD Of AIR OR MAKE UP _TGD AE MAKE UP TCD AE PID Dual Stage Regulator On Off Valve je Main Supply Valve Moisture Manual Pneumatics 3 Indicating Air lt O Trap PPC i O r ee Hydrocarbon Manual Pneumatics x Filter He or N PPC Filter OG See a OO Manual Pneumatics X Snubber Figure 19 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A PID in Channel B with two packed injectors Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply EICD Reactor Gas Manual Pneumatics Connections SM YAAR CARR MU AIR CARA OR 2 2 OR 1 1 He H 2 TELEK l T l PA E EE tees Be tees Pare ae gs Re ph i l PPC Connections CARR CARRA p l ic JE 2 a i FICD DET B DET A Reactor Gas 7 wie Tuemn MAKEUP Tora l AUX GAB 4 a 2 1 l l i l T Dual Stage Orr Off i ede Valve Main vie A A PPC l nea i Moisture Manual Pneumatics l riter an Indicating Ar CH eNO eee aa PPG EEA i orN Hydrocarbon Manual Pneumatics 2 N Filer Helium Molecular T PPC Sieve Filter 18 ee Manual Pneumatics
45. o the EICD and the PID 99 Connecting the Accessories Check the Calibration After you have made all the proper connections check the calibration by following this procedure 1 2 100 Connect the Control Unit to the AC line power Select SOLVENT FLOW Then set the SOLVENT FLOW to 0 8 mL min You can set the solvent flow to 0 8 mL min by turning the knob to the right of SOLVENT FLOW until 60 appears Start the flow by setting the switch to the right of SOLVENT FLOW to the On position Measure the solvent flow at the exit of the Conductivity Cell and adjust the SOLVENT FLOW until you get 0 8 mL min Allow the EICD to equilibrate at 0 8 mL min for 4 to 5 hours Check the CALIBRATE display It should indicate 2000 20 If the CALIBRATE display does not indicate 2000 20 refer to Diagnostic Display in the Operation Section of the E CD Operator s Manual that is supplied with the EICD Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Install the NPD Bead Assembly If you purchased your Clarus 500 GC equipped with a Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector NPD the NPD bead assembly is packaged separately and shipped inside the Clarus 500 GC oven To install the NPD bead assembly use the following procedure and refer to Figure 32 After installing a NPD bead you must set up the NPD and condition a CAUTION new bead before you can use it Refer to Setting Up a NPD in Chapter 8 of the Clarus 500 GC User s Manual P N 0993 6073 1 O
46. ocal safety and building codes If liquid nitrogen is used the gas cylinder must be fitted with an over pressure regulator which will vent the cylinder as necessary to prevent it from becoming a safety hazard Consult the following references for more detailed information and additional guidelines about gas cyclinders e Compressed Gas Association USA Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers pamphlet no P 1 1984 e Compressed Gas Association USA The Inert Gases Argon Nitrogen and Helium pamphlet no P 9 1992 Identification of Gas Cylinders e _ _ Legibly mark cylinders to identify their contents Use the chemical name or commercially accepted name for the gas Storing Gas Cylinders Review the following precautions with the customer to ensure the safe use and storage of gas cylinders e Cylinders should be stored in accordance with the regulations and standards applicable to the customer s locality state and country 28 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide When cylinders are stored indoors in storage rooms the storage room should be well ventilated and dry Ensure that the ventilation is adequate to prevent the formation of dangerous accumulations of gas This is particularly important in small or confined areas Do not store cylinders near elevators gangways or in locations where heavy moving objects may strike or fall against them Use and store cylinders away from exits and exit routes
47. ocssocssocssocssocssoossoossooesoossooseoo 89 Connect the Ele Dueira a T A RA a TOOTS 91 Connect the EICD Control Unit to the EICD Components ceceee 93 Connect the EICD Solvent System ccc cccecsseesseeeteceteceseceecseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 95 Make the EICD PID Series Connection cceecceesceesceeceeeeeeseesseenseeneenaeens 97 Check the Calibration sieneen e a 100 Install the NPD Bead Assembly c ccccecscesseeseeseeseeseceeeneeneeeeseeeneeeaes 101 PPC Restrictor nformation cccccccccccccccscscccccccccccscscscscscccscscccscscsees 107 Introduction 1 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide About This Manual This quick installation guide is divided into following chapters Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains a brief introduction on the instrument the conventions and warnings used in the manual Chapter 2 Safety Practices Important safety information for the Clarus 500 GC is provided in this chapter Chapter 3 Preparing Your Laboratory The preparation of your laboratory needed for the Clarus 500 GC laboratory requirements for the instrument are reviewed in this chapter Chapter 4 Installing the Clarus 500 GC Information on connecting the Clarus 500 GC is provided Chapter 5 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply Information on connecting the gases and electrical supply to the system is provided Chapter 6 Connecting the Accessories Information on installing accessories such as t
48. ome chemicals used with this GC may be hazardous or may become hazardous after completion of an analysis The responsible body for example the Lab Manager must take the necessary precautions to ensure that the GC operators and the surrounding workplace are not exposed to hazardous levels of toxic substances chemical or biological as defined in the applicable Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS or OSHA ACGIH or COSHH documents Venting for fumes and disposal of waste must be in accordance with all national state and local health and safety regulations and laws v WARNING 30 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Definitions in Warning for Hazardous Chemicals Responsible body Individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of equipment and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained per IEC 1010 1 Operator Person operating equipment for its intended purpose per IEC 1010 1 OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration United States ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health United Kingdom 31 Safety Practices 32 Preparing Your 3 Laboratory Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Chapter Overview The items shown in the following checklist need to be considered when preparing the laboratory for the instrument Environmental Conditions Exhaust Vent Requirements if required Laboratory Space Require
49. or is governed by 10 C F R Section 31 5 which is reproduced in Appendix I Under the provisions of that regulation you are deemed a General Licensee Your possession and use of the detector cell may also be regulated by the state where you are located The requirements of state regulatory agencies are substantially similar to those contained in NRC regulation 10 C F R Section 31 5 but they may differ in some respects It is suggested that you procure a copy of the regulations of your particular state Supplement 2 in Appendix I contains a list of the Agreement States which have been granted authority by the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission to regulate the possession and use of radioactive material It is required that you be familiar with regulation 10 C F R Section 31 5 Appendix in the Hardware Guide 0993 6590 Following are summaries of its requirements Labels Do not remove any of the labels attached to the ECD cell or any of the labels attached to your Clarus 500 Gas Chromatograph that refer to the ECD cell Follow all instructions and abide by all precautions provided by the labels and in user instruction manuals referred to by the labels 24 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Leak Testing You are obligated under U S federal and state regulations to make certain that the ECD cell is wipe tested for leakage of radioactive materials at intervals of no longer than six months and that the analysis of these wipe tests is co
50. orwey Portugal and Sweden 104 250 Two Pole with Earth Contact for use in Switzerland 204 1 20V for use in the United States 104 250 Single Phase for use in South Africa India and Hong Kong 104 250V for use in Israel Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide In Countries with 230V Single Phase Power Only a PerkinElmer Service representative or similarly trained and authorized personnel should ever change or replace the plug for the Clarus 500 GC WARNING 1 Select the appropriate plug and connect it to the three power cord wires as follows e Connect the brown wire to line AC e Connect the blue wire to neutral ACC e Connect the green yellow wire to chassis ground 2 Remove the three screws that secure the right side panel to the Clarus 500 GC Then remove the panel 3 Verify that the brown wire from the line filter is connected to E1 that the blue wire from the line filter is connected to E2 and that the yellow green wire is connected to E3 on the AC Distribution P C board see Figure 23 4 Make sure that a 10 A Slow Blow fuse is installed in the F3 fuse holder and a wire is soldered across the contacts of the F3 fuse holder to short this connection 5 Replace the right side panel and connect the power cord to a suitable electrical outlet In Countries with 230V Two Phase Power Only a PerkinElmer Service representative or similarly trained and authorized personnel should ever change or replace the plug
51. p Tower Interface amp Cable Clamp Harness Mounting Screw Tower Interface i Harness Autosampler Tower Figure 3 Securing the harness to the tower 52 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Install the Autosampler Tower Cover Install the autosampler tower cover by referring to Figures 4 and 5 as you follow this procedure 1 The tower is shipped with two 3 8 in long screws installed on the bottom of the tower frame Loosen but do not remove these screws 2 Open the cover door and carefully lower the cover onto the tower aligning the two guides inside the cover with the sides of the tower see Figure 5 3 Pull the sides of the cover away from the tower frame just enough to slide the cover tabs onto the two screws 4 Tighten the two screws Verify that the cover door opens and closes freely and that it locks when closed If not realign the cover until the door locks when closed NOTE f the door is hitting the door sensor loosen the two screws that secure the door sensor bracket to the tower then adjust the sensor up or down until the door no longer hits the sensor see Figure 4 Door Sensor Bracket Loosen These Two Screws Door Sensor Figure 4 Adjusting the position of the tower door sensor 53 Installing the Clarus 500 GC 3 8 in Screws eee meen ne nanan enaaeeceaeswenenesaseccsacany Tower Cover Autosampler Figure 5 on the following page shows how to install
52. pen the detector cover 2 Remove the bead assembly package from the Clarus 500 GC oven 3 Loosen the knurled ring on the NPD collector assembly Then remove the collector assembly CAUTION You may find it easier to first remove the coaxial cable from the collector assembly before you remove the collector assembly 4 Remove the screw that secures the bead transformer assembly to the top of the Clarus 500 GC oven 5 Plug the bead assembly P N N612 0092 into the connector on the bead transformer The connector is keyed so that the bead assembly can only be inserted one way 6 Carefully insert the bead portion of the bead assembly in the detector body as shown in Figure 32 7 Secure the bead transformer to the top of the oven with the screw removed in step 4 8 Replace the collector assembly on the detector body and secure it by tightening the knurled ring If the coaxial cable was removed connect it to the collector assembly 101 Connecting the Accessories CAUTION Ensure that the polarizing wire is still connected to the polarizing pin on the detector body before you set up and run the NPD Bead Transformer Collector Assembly Fa Sesa Mounting Screw v a al Transformer Connector Bead Portion Assembly Bead Assembly Polarizing Wire Polarizing Pin Detector Body Figure 32 Exploded view of the Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector Connect a Recorder or Integrator This section describes ho
53. procedure that corresponds to the subambient kit you are installing and refer to Figure 22 Connect the LN Supply Tubing 1 Locate the LN tank Make sure the tank provides a liquid delivery pressure of 20 30 psig 2 Connect the large nut on one end of the LN supply tubing P N N600 0403 to the 1 2 in pipe to 1 4 in Swagelok reducer labeled LIQUID on the LN tank by turning the nut clockwise until it is finger tight To provide a leak free connection tighten the nut an additional half turn with a large adjustable wrench 3 Connect the 1 4 in nut on the other end of the tubing to the 1 4 in union see Figure 22 on the rear of the Clarus 500 GC by turning the nut clockwise until it is finger tight To provide a leak free connection place a 9 16 in wrench on the nut and a 1 2 in wrench on the union then tighten the nut an additional half turn 4 Turn on the valve and check for leaks Connect the CO Supply Tubing Protect the CO supply from undue heating CO gt is a gas above 31 C 87 8 F at a pressure of 1069 psig The pressure increases rapidly at temperatures above 31 C 87 8 F WARNING 80 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide 1 Locate a size 1A CO cylinder equipped with a fitting containing a full length dip eductor tube and approximately 27 3 kg 60 1b of carbon dioxide 2 Connected to the CO supply tubing P N N600 0404 is an envelope containing a Teflon gasket This goes inside the nut
54. r gas with one injector NOTE Jf you are using the ECD with a capillary column at low flows 5 mL min or less you can plumb the injector with helium and the make up line with argon methane or nitrogen Helium is the preferred carrier for capillary columns 72 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Manual Pneumatics Connections MU AIR CARR MU AIR CARR OR 2 2 OR 1 1 PPC Connections CARA B CARRA m DET Bj E DELA HYD Of AIF CA HYD OA AIROR MAKE UP TCD AE MAKEUP TCD AE Duak Stage Regulator S Moisture Main Supply lt Fiter PPC Valve OQO On Off Manual Pneumatics Valve x 7 Air OC rt r Moisture Indicating Manual Pneumatics a N Filter O Trap N Moisture PPC Filter T D Snubber H Figure 15 FID NPD or FPD in Channel A and ECD in Channel B using nitrogen as the carrier gas with two injectors 73 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply Manual Pneumatics Connections MU AIR CARR MU AIR CARR OR 2 2 OR 1 1 sbecdses PPC Connections
55. rreira i e Tio A E T RE aTi 35 Preparing the Laboratory cccccsccesccesscessceeeceeeeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeaaecaecnseceaeenaeees 36 Clarus 500 GC Requirement 0 ccccccecsseesseesseesceesecesecesecnseceeeseeeseeeeeneeaes 39 Pre Installation Checklist cccccccccssecsseceseceseceseceeecseeceeeeeseecaaecsaecnaeenseenaeens 44 Installing the Clarus 500 GC eesssesssesssessoessscsssesssesssesssessseossesssesssesssesssosso 45 Install the Autosampler i005 sisssssecevasbsioieecssadeancalictcaccastsanceddedescadaSeanoceaetasssease 47 Remove the Encoder Protector BIOCK cccccecscecsseeseeeteeenceeeseessecnseenseenaeens 48 Install the Autosampler TOWED ccsccessseeseeseeesseeseeeseeeseeeaecssecnaeenseenaeens 49 Install the Autosampler Tower Cover ccccesccesscessceeseeseeesseeneeensecnseenseenseens 53 Install the Syringe Cover psio rotii eaaa aa a ai aa 55 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply e sessseessesssesssoossoesoossoossoossoo 59 Connect the Gas Suri senene peia Eee eea NEE E ETE Ar 6l Clarus 500 GC Gas Connections 0 ccccccecsseesseestecseceecnseceseesseeeeeeseeeeneeeses 65 Common Injector Detector Gas Connections ccccccecceseceseceeseeeeeeseeeeeeeses 69 Connecting the Gas for Subambient Operation cccecccescceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 80 Connect the Electrical Supply cccccecccecscesseestecstecseceeceeceeeseeeseeeseeeeeeeeses 83 Connecting the Accessories sessesssesssessseessesss
56. s is a trademark of PerkinElmer Inc Table of Contents INtrOdUctiOn sccscocscsssccssccssccssscssscsscssscssssnsssnsssnsssnessssssesssesssessscssseseees 5 About This Mantial 3 v2 60 ccsctsecsvieaiisatems kenten coi catverea teh te dee NE 7 Conventions Used in this Manual cccccssccssscessceseceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeenaes 8 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC cccscecssecsseesseceteceteceseeeteeeseeeneeeees 9 Warning Signs on the Instrument cccccceccessseeseeeseeeneeeseeeeecsseenseceseenaeens 10 Safety Practices vscicccscccccsccssndececsssssssenucsterdsessassocaceseed sosvessovedeceetvessveseoeasdeuaves 13 Chapter Overview siesrceciavslecis cs cc cakies coe E E A e O E i 15 PHECAULIOMS y ni n a Suetendlanenddis saunelarlandadecdoandedeanenddeareernesss 17 Environmental Conditions ccccesccesscesseeeeceseeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeaaecsaecaeenseeeaaees 18 Electrical Safety a A EA RR 20 Moving the Clarus 500 GC ceccccccesscesecessceseceeeeeeeceeeeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeaaecaeeeseenes 23 ECD Radioactive Hazards ccccccccssccssscesecescesseeeseeeseeeseeeseeesaecsaecssecnseenaeees 24 Safe Handling Of Gases nnen ieaie iiei E E EEA EERE 27 Hazardous Chemicals cnn choc aaa aa e eaa aktoan 30 Definitions in Warning for Hazardous Chemicals cescceseeceeeeeeeeeeees 31 Preparing Your Laboratory seessesssesseesssesssesssesssesssessseossecssessseossosssoses 33 Chapter OyV rVieW css ca
57. the autosampler tower cover onto the Tower Frame tower Figure 5 Installing the autosampler tower cover 54 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Install the Syringe Cover To install the syringe proceed as follows 1 Before you install the syringe move the autosampler tower so it faces the front of the instrument this is called the Park position see Figure 6 Tower Door Autosampler Tower Cover Plunger Assembly Figure 6 The autosampler tower in the Park position Always handle the syringe with extreme care Be careful not to bend the CAUTION needle Before installing the syringe pull some solvent up into the barrel to moisten the mechanism NOTE Use only syringes sold by PerkinElmer for the Clarus 500 GC Syringe plungers are not interchangeable from one syringe to another 55 Installing the Clarus 500 GC 2 Lift and turn the plunger cap handle located on top of the plunger assembly until the pin locks it in the up position as shown in Figure 7 Lift Plunger Cap Handle Turn Pin Pin Collar Figure 7 Lifting and turning the plunger cap handle 3 Insert the syringe needle through the bottom of the carriage assembly and use your finger to carefully guide the needle through the hole in the needle guide see Figure 8 Be careful not to bend the needle when inserting it into the hole in the needle 56 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Tower Door Plunger Assembly
58. the detector assembly at the Clarus 500 in the factory These lines have been dressed to the back of the unit 1 At the back of the EICD Control Unit connect the output of the pump the elbow fitting on the left side of the pump to the top of the ion exchange tube The ion exchange tube is inside the solvent reservoir 95 Connecting the Accessories 2 Connect the solvent reservoir to the fitting on the right side of the pump 3 Connect the top of the EICD reactor tube to the Conductivity Cell 4 Place the drain tubing from the bottom of the Conductivity Cell into the solvent reservoir Bypass Resin Cartridge Figure 28 Solvent Delivery System Connections 96 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Make the EICD PID Series Connection Use the following procedure to make the EICD PID series connection After you make this connection you can operate either the EICD or the PID without any loss of sensitivity NOTE Always connect the analytical column to the PID and the PID exit tube to the EICD 1 Cut a length of the supplied deactivated 0 53 mm I D fused silica tubing P N N930 1358 long enough to connect the PID exit line to the EICD Try to use the shortest possible length approximately 12 inches 2 nserta 1 16 in column nut and a 1 16 in graphite Vespel ferrule P N 0992 0301 over one end of the cut fused silica tubing Make sure the tapered end of the ferrule faces the nut as shown below 1 16 in Colum
59. tion Guide Moving the Clarus 500 GC The Clarus 500 GC weighs 53 5 kg 118 Ib Improper lifting can cause injury to the back If the instrument must be moved we recommend that at least two people carefully lift the instrument in order to move it 23 NOTE NOTE Safety Practices ECD Radioactive Hazards To assure that removable radioactive contamination on the external parts of the ECD remains at a safe level the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires that e The ECD be wipe tested at least once every six months WARNING e Arecord of the results must be maintained for NRC inspection United States Government Regulations for ECDs To repair an Electron Capture Detector cell requires a specific license issued by the U S Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC and or in some states by the equivalent state agency For further information on obtaining a license contact the Customer Service Department at PerkinElmer Shelton Connecticut or the NRC Material Branch Office of Nuclear Materials Safety and Safeguards Washington DC 20555 All USNRC regulations can be obtained through the internet at www nrc gov reading rm These instructions are for ECD cell purchasers who are not specifically licensed to handle radioactive materials The Clarus 500 GC Electron Capture Detector model P N N610 0063 contains a maximum of 15 mCi of Nickel 63 Ni 63 a radioactive material Your possession and use of this detect
60. ual pneumatics bulkhead if there is a PPC module installed for any channel In this case the manual pneumatics CAUTION bulkhead is NOT connected on the inside of the Clarus 500 GC Therefore if a gas line is connected to the manual pneumatics bulkhead the gas would flow into the Clarus 500 GC itself This must especially be avoided with the hydrogen gas 1 Make a tubing strain relief by forming an approximate 3 in diameter loop in the tubing so that it is approximately 3 in from the end of the tubing closest to the Clarus 500 GC as shown in Figure 11 Make this strain relief on all gas lines Figure 11 Tubing strain relief loop 2 Insert a 1 8 in nut a 1 8 in rear ferrule and a 1 8 in front ferrule over the end of each piece of copper tubing as shown in Figure 10 65 Connecting the Gases and Electrical Supply 3 Insert the tubing into the proper fitting on the Clarus 500 GC bulkhead for the gas that you are connecting Be sure the tubing bottoms out firmly in the fitting then tighten the nut 2 turn past finger tight Figure 12 shows the manual pneumatics bulkhead and PPC bulkheads on the back of the Clarus 500 GC M U make up gas CARR carrier gas and HYD and H2 hydrogen gas 66 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide M U AIR GARR MU AIR GARR OR 2 2 OR 1 1 H2 H Manual l a 3 Pneumati
61. utosampler Stop Tower Interface Harness Locating Pin Figure 1 Installing the autosampler tower 4 Connect the two harness connectors to the tower interface P C board Plug the large connector into J2 and the small connector into J1 see Figure 2 These connectors are keyed and connect only one way 50 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide Tower Interface PC Board ian Tower A Interface Harness Autosampler Stop Figure 2 Connecting the tower interface harness to the tower interface p c board 5 Manually rotate the autosampler tower so that the front of the tower this is where the syringe will be installed faces the rear of the Clarus 500 GC 6 Secure the harness to the autosampler tower frame using the cable clamp attached to the harness Attach the cable clamp and the harness ground wire to the underside of the casting as shown in Figure 3 using the screw provided Make sure the harness is routed correctly before you tighten the screw or you may have difficulty installing the autosampler tower cover NOTE There are two holes in the autosampler tower frame casting in the area to which the cable clamp should be secured Secure the harness cable clamp and ground wire to the inner most hole 51 Installing the Clarus 500 GC 7 The screw is already attached to the casting Use a long Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw then attach the cable clamp Tower Frame Ground Wire Cable Clam
62. w to connect an optional recorder or integrator to the Clarus 500 GC To connect either one of these devices use the following procedure 102 Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide To connect a device to amplifier Channel A or B first configure output 1 or 2 for a recorder or integrator as described in Chapter 3 Initial Setup Procedures in the Clarus 500 GC User s Manual Open the small access cover on top of the Clarus 500 GC With a large flat bladed screw driver loosen the large screw On the main cover is a screw well Loosen this screw with the large flat bladed screwdriver You will then be able to lift the entire cover up and have access to the recorder or integrator To connect a recorder or integrator to Channel A connect the ground lead of the device to TB1 13 and the positive lead of the device to TB1 14 Make sure you route the wires around the strain relief posts as shown in Figure 34 To connect a recorder or integrator to Channel B connect the ground lead to TB1 15 and the positive lead to TB1 16 16 HI 15 LO avp B Output 2 14 HI ae Hampa Output 1 12 NC 11 NO READY OUT 10 C 9 NC 8 NO START OUT 7 C 6 HI G H ext READY 4 HI e HExT starr 2 1 Ignitor Positive Lead red Ground Lead Detector in Channel 2 Positive Lead red Ground Lead Detector in Channel 1 Figure 33 Recorder and integrator connections at TB1 In addition to the amplifier Channel A and B contacts TB1 has

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