MyVAP User Manual Automatic LPG Vaporizer
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1. SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources Wee i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut 0 cy sole WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 19731 Status zone INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS This zone shows the status of the vaporizer Vaporizer Status Vaporizer Ready Set to 150 C 5 Current 147 C Expansion Volume Ready Set to 80 C 5 Vaporizer Status Temperature of the vaporizer This zone must be ready before a vaporization sequence start Temperature of the expansion volume The ready of the zone is not mandatory for the vaporization sequence This zone is long to stabilize because of the low power and mass to heat It s not necessary to heat if the analysis of LPG don t require heavy hydrocarbons measurements Current 79 C Pressure shows the actual pressure inside the expansion Pressure chamber in mbar Current 624 mbar S Cycle status Ready running error Shows the state of equ the cycle Current Cycle Running Contextual information is also displayed Inputs Inputs GC Ready Yes e GC Ready is the connected GC ready for an injection External Start Off External Start front panel button or remote start Valve Status IMP UL State Valves status Isolation Off a 5 Insulation electrovalve on the vacuum pump inlet donnons x Admission LPG inlet Injection Of2. SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS MyVAP User Manual Automatic LPG Vaporizer T 33 4 78 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 E RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 1 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS CONTENTS MyVAP User MGnUQl 4 142088 u8enacctano nc cute sa daesdaosccnsanmnsaes dames es smncsescacsi ces 1 Automatic LPG VAPOTIZEL cccecccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccecccccccccecccceccsceccsccccnce 1 T SOT OEY TINS CUI CEI ONS oo es ia eee ol es er 4 1 1 Safety IMStrUCTIONS cccccccsccscccsccncccsccncccsccnccceccccsceccccsceccccsceccccsccccccsscncscescs 4 1 2 CONDITIONS On USE aaa 4 1 3 Electro statically sensitive device ccccscescsccceccccsccncccscencccscencccscccccceccccsceccs 5 1 4 Exclusion from liability for external ACCESSOFIES cccscececscscscescncncscscscecencecs 5 2 Principe OF OD CHACON ya ics ne iaia 6 2 1 Fluidic schematics eecseccccccccccccccccccccceccsesecceccccecseccsosesccccceccsescsesesceccceessescseee 6 22 MYVAP VOW lai 8 POPNE S E a lena 8 2226050 ia nai 6 2 2 3 Sample inlet and Manifold sise 9 224 Dick 9 EE RS 10 3 FIP SG SOOM repii niriana rE ENNEN E eh 11
3. Slide the chassis slowly Short cable of the front panel led button have to be disconnected to remove the chassis totally To open totally the chassis short cables of the front panel led button have to be disconnected from the main board SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 150 rue des Sources F 33 4 78 44 29 62 69280 Marcy l Etoile info sra instruments com FRANCE WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 17 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS Connect the 1 16 tube on the Sample out valve OPTIONNAL Heated transfer line can be connected to the vaporizer outlet SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 150 rue des Sources F 33 4 78 44 29 62 69280 Marcy l Etoile info sra instruments com FRANCE WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 18 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 5 Method parameters 5 1 Web interface Status The web interface shows all values from status and method parameters Basic rules e MyVAP will always start a self check after a power cycle e MyVAP will not start a vaporization sequence if the initial self check is not passed e MyVAP will never start a vaporizatio
4. Practically this occurs only in the first Cycle of the first sequence of an experiment Also pumping always keeps the vacuum lower than 150 mBar Not waiting for postponed start anymore A stop issued while MyVap waited for a Gc_Ready or a delay in order to restart a sequence Even if this event occurs the MyVap is idle again Stopping Cycle Temperature out of boundaries The temperature of the vaporizer dropped to low during a sequence MyVap enters a recovery cycle GC Start Ok indicates a start has been send to the GC doesn t figure on the run window SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources Wee i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut 3 La sole WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 29 31 INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 8 Technical Data 8 1 Power supply External Power Supply 237 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Power consumption max 6 A 220VAC 8 2 Dimensions and weights e H 450 D 430 W 300mm e 15Kg 8 3 Gas Designed for LPG vaporization only C3 or C4 type CE Safety valve 30 PSI Max inlet pressure 50 bars For LPG ONLY SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 150 rue des Sources F 33 4 78 44 29 62 69280 Marcy l Etoile info sra instruments com FRANCE WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SI
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6. 31 INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 6 Communicate with MyVap 6 1 Change IP address Access the IpConfig Page by typing 10 1 1 113 SRA_IP_Config htm in your browser or via the Menu tab IP configuration Changing the IP config is an advanced function a password will be required USER ipconfig PASSWORD ipconfig Host Name MYVAP 1569 IP Address 10 1 1 113 Gateway 10 1 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Primary DNS 10 1 1 1 Secondary DNS 0 0 0 0 MAC Address 00 04 A3 48 6B 00 IC Enable DHCP Enable Auto IP Save Config You will stay logged in until you close the browser AND clic on the logout link Before integration to you network set either a valid fixed address or a HostName for your DHCP server In case of problem contact your local IT Saving IP Config will reboot the device SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources 6 i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut sole WWw sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 25 31 INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 6 2 Reset Procedure no communication If no communication is possible with MyVAP you can reset the UIP address configuration to the factory settings All methods will be lost after the reset To reset MyVAP e Open the chassis removing the 4 screws e Remove the front panel led amp button cable e Close to these 2 cables
7. Wee i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 9 M r EF i INTO sra INStruments com RCS Lyon B 342 068 131 RAA st ce WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 9 31 2 X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 2 2 4 Back side d b FAN LAN Remote to GC Standard 7890GC SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 150 rue des Sources F 33 4 78 44 29 62 69280 Marcy l Etoile info sra instruments com FRANCE WWW Sra instruments com a Power IN amp Switch Heated transfer line power out Sample OUT VENT Do not reduce diameter 1 4 Max length 3m or increase diameter SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 10 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 3 First Start 3 1 Tools and items needed for installation 3 1 1 Hardware e 1 16 inch stainless steel tubing for sample gas connection to the analyzer e 1 4 inch Swagelok nuts and front and back ferrules for the Vent connection e 1 16 inch Swagelok nuts and front and back ferrules e 5 16 inch wrench e 9 16 inch wrench e 1 4 inch wrench e Tork T 20 screwdriver 3 1 2 Other items Electronic leak detector optional We recommend to not use liquid leak detector that can pollute the tubes if liquid penetrates inside This could damage the instrument 3 2 Electric
8. at start Vacuum Time Out s GC Ready Time Out s Time to GC_Start s Number of cycles before the injection Increase the number of cycles to prevent memory effect in case of different nature of samples More cycles will require more LPG sample The minimum of cycles is 2 one for initial purging and the second to inject Temperature of the vaporizer Temperature of the expansion volume the heating of this zone is optional It s not necessary to heat if the analysis of LPG dont require heavy hydrocarbons measurements T 33 4 78 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 21 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 4 Vacuum pressure level the pump will empty the volume down to this pressure A lower level will prevent for memory effect but will increase a little bit the LPG consumed for the sequence 5 Compression pressure when LPG is vaporized into the expansion chamber the pressure will increase The admission will be controlled by MyVAP until the pressure exceeds this limit Increase this value if you need higher volume to purge your transfer line and GC valve the injection time 6 Check GC ready before the injection step last cycle If not checked MyVAP will start the anal
9. except the last one of the sequence 5 3 2 Inject Time For the last cycle MyVAP will start the GC analysis You can set when you want to start the GC There are 2 possibilities Stop the flow equilibrate in the gas Sampling valve and inject Inject under flow sampling through the gas sampling valve SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE infection valve OFE Injection cycle Injection Time s last one Injection valve ON Time to GC START s Injection Time s Injection valve ON Time to GC START s T 33 4 78 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com WWW Sra instruments com Stop flow before injection Recommended for better repeatability on GC Start GC Injection valve OFF Injection cycle last one Stop flow after injection The GC inject under flow through the gas sampling valve Start GC SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 23 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 5 4 Repeat Sequence Sequence 1 Start Scheduled Start A Delay GC_Cycle Sequence 1 MyVa p Sequence 1 Delay Sequence 2 1 2 3 l 4 l 5 1 2 3 4 5 t GC Cycle GC oi Start GC Start GC When a GC Cycle Time is specified the delay between sequences is estimated by assuming each sequence lasts the same tim
10. is located a reset jumper Remove the jumper and start the MyVAP for 30 sec MyVAP will re initialize the IP address to the factory settings 10 1 1 113 Reset jumper SWITCH blue LED red e Switch off MyVAP Put the jumper again e Connect the front panel led amp button connectors don t mix it e Fix the ground line again e Slide the chassis inside the cover e Close the chassis and start again SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE T 33 4 78 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 26 31 INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 7 The SRA Embedded Web interface The SRA Embedded Web Interface SEW Interface is a generic set of webpages with a structure established on several devices since January 2011 The same design has been followed to help users getting familiar on our products 7 1 Web Server Architecture The server consists of 2 to 3 html pages at least one for control of the device and one for IP config A page can be dedicated to advanced parameters not the case on MyVap The menu on the left margin enables navigation between pages The main page is also situated at the root of the server s arborescence and will be returned when the IP address is typ
11. lt provides the connection to the GC to synchronize MyGC with the analyzer e MyGC reads the Ready State of the 7890GC before flushing the gas to the Sampling valve during the last cycle e Starting the GC run by the remote start From factory the remote input for Ready IN is configured for a voltage signal compatible with Agilent 7890GC For a dry contact configuration please contact SRA Instrument office SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE T 33 4 78 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 12 31 INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 3 4 Start up Self Test When MyVAP starts after a power failure it s automatically performing a self check e Controlling the Pressure sensor at atmospheric pressure This control is made by recompressing the chamber under vacuum opening the Sample out to GC valve Never connect the sample out to a restrictor or liquid Vacuum could suck this liquid back to the MyVAP and damage it e Controlling the vacuum pump trying to reach the pressure lower limit e Heating the 2 heated zones Vaporizer amp Volume to the setpoint If the Start up test is failing MyVAP blocks in critical error mode Try to power cycle the instrument and check again
12. 4 78 44 29 62 69280 Marcy l Etoile info sra instruments com FRANCE WWW Sra instruments com Tubing 1 4 or 1 8 inch Back ferrule Front ferrule Insert tubing fully Withdraw 1 2 mm T Tighten nut SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 15 31 SO If you are using 1 8 inch Swagelok fittings while holding the fitting steady with the other INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 7 16 inch wrench tighten the fitting 3 4 of a turn If you are using 1 4 inch fittings tighten them 1 1 4 turn 4 3 Connect or change the sample tubing If you need to change the sample out tube or install a heated transfer line you need to open the MyVAP by the back panel Switch OFF the instrument and remove the power cord Remove the 4 screws torx T20 on the back side Slide the chassis MyVAP envelope out of the Take care of the short cables Keep the 4 screws Remove the ground cable SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE T 33 4 8 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 16 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS
13. 44 29 62 surveillance au capital de 150 000 69280 Marcy l Etoile info sra instruments com RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 FRANCE Www sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 2 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS Sidi VENE HE E RIETI SE III poni 23 5 3 2 D LE 6 AL LA GC aaa 23 5 4 Repeat SEQUENCE 5 5 5 cosacogonpsmeo secs cosucocedosnooseoboe soc occoccnposee 24 6 COMMUNICATES with MyVap ccccccccccccccccccccsccccccscsccccccsccccccccsccccccsccccccscsccccccses 25 6 1 Change IP QUES scene dents tosn nes denses sc es es este 25 6 2 Reset Procedure no COMMUNICATION cceeeeceecccsccceeecceccceccceecccecccecsceeees 26 7 The SRA Embedded Web INtESrfAae cecccccccccccccccccccccsccccccscsccccccsccccccscsecs 27 7 1 Web Server Architecture 0 0 20 s su scnsoanensao assoc ssocacosenn assoc ocnonceose 27 ZI Hesuerand FOO 27 1122 Time WIR FO EAN relais pila 27 PS a ne ele den 27 7 2 Error information and warning ccccscececscsceccncncncscscsccscncncscscscescncncscscscecs 28 TZ Wait adi 28 RA LO REA 29 7 2 3 Significant Information sescassacencaseccoscusssceccatecnedaseaceosatoannscndnasbcensadapsdaGea gt eahaledeendenbbeasseaaadenteebanass 29 o Tecna DOO nra a ETE 30 Sel POWER SUD DIY cisinceccsasvcsnnsecusansvennsesccncssesscwvecainesecncwsecaisnesuaensveenesesusnssvenssesesaneseenes 30 8 2 Dimensions and weights cscscecscscsccs
14. If this error remains contact SRA Instruments SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE T 33 4 78 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com Www sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 13 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 4 Installation 4 1 Compressed gas cylinder safety e Securely fasten all compressed gas cylinders to an immovable structure or permanent wall Store and handle compressed gases in accordance with relevant safety codes e Do not store gas cylinders in the path of heated oven exhausts or other sources of heat e To avoid possible eye injury wear eye protection when using compressed gas 4 2 Installation of fluidics 4 2 1 Connect the vent The main output vent is located on the back panel 1 4 bulkhead of the vaporizer and must be connected to a safe ventilated area LPG will be vented by this exhaust Tubing Do not use ordinary copper tubing which contains oils and contaminants Do not use plastic tubing for supplying inlet gases to MyVAP Plastic tube can be used on the exhaust Do not use pipe dope to seal the threads it contains volatile materials that will contaminate the tubing Do not use liquid leak detector It can contaminate the tubing with liquids Prefer the electronic leak detec
15. MyVap is in process and can t be updated and Current Method is running and can t be updated several operations are forbidden during a run in order to avoid troubleshooting Delete Impossible reset to default setting Maximum sequence number Move is not possible An impossible operation occurred while editing tabs Retrying Self Check the first self check ended in error a new one has been set with a start the start didn t start a sequence GC Ready Time Out at 1 2 3 6 Pressure didn t drop enough from compression at 1 2 3 6 Compression Time Out at 1 2 3 6 A time out error occurred during chained sequences lt 1 2 3 6 gt indicates the time out occurred during the second cycle of the first sequence on a schedule of 3 sequences of 6 cycles each SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources Wee i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut 0 cy sole WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 28 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 7 2 2 Errors EEPROM Failure Changes won t be reloaded at power on reset EEPROM down EEPROM not available The non volatile external memory is down This is a hardware problem It is no longer possible to store and load configuration at power on reset The device s MAC Address from the IP protocol is also in jeopardy Vaporizer has encountered a critical error Restart y
16. RET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 30 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 9 Accessories ship kit MyGC is delivered with Description Photo Checkbeforeshipment e PE i _ In line filter and quick connect male fitting Power cable LAN cable Remote cable for Agilent 7890GC 1 16 sample transfer line with nuts and ferules Date Controlled by SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources 6 i e a surveillance au I 150 000 E Gig info sra instruments com RCS Lyon B 342 0 o ce WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 31 31
17. al Connection Your MyVAP requires 237VAV power supply 1 Connect the power supply cable 2 Connect your lan cable to your computer an intermediate router is recommended The default IP configuration of MyVAP is e IP 10 1 1 113 e SM 255 255 255 0 e GW 10 1 1 1 3 If MyVAP is used in a network with DHCP you need to fix your IP address in the same range to initialize the communication IP address can be changed from the web interface at 10 1 1 113 SRA_IP_Config htm 4 Start MyVAP 5 Start your web browser and go to http 10 1 1 113 This page should be accessible SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources Wee i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut Di le WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 11 31 SO You control the entire MyVAP operative parameters through this web interface INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS yO INSTRUMENTS MyVap Automatic liquefied gas vaporizer Cycle Configuration u General Status Pump Information Current 3 3 Cabling Remote MyGC provides a REMOTE 1 0 connector on the back panel The pin out of the remote is the following Ae START MyVAP in 6 5 7 READY GC in 8 9 READY MyVAP out The remote DB9 is designed to be cabled to an Agilent 7890GC with a standard DB9 M F straight cable
18. cncncscscsceccncncccscscsccncncecscscscescccncscscscess 30 IC RI 30 7 ACCESSOIRES SIDE sde esta esse iraniani E ondes ce cui 31 SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources F 33 4 78 44 29 62 surveillance au capital de 150 000 69280 Marcy l Etoile info sra instruments com RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 FRANCE Www sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 3 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 1 Safety instructions 1 1 Safety instructions For clarity reasons this manual does not contain all detailed information and cannot describe every possible case in connection with installation operation or maintenance Should you require further information on this device or should particular problems occur which are not handled in sufficient depth in this manual help can be requested through your local SRA INSTRUMENTS office or representative The contents of this manual are not part of a previous or existing agreement commitment or Statutory right and do not change the latter All commitments on the part of SRA INSTRUMENTS are contained in the respective sales contract which also contains the complete and solely applicable warranty conditions These warranty conditions in the contract are neither extended nor limited by the contents of this manual Safety information A Liquefied Petroleum Gas can be hazardous The following general warnings apply
19. e A lt lt Sequence and A lt lt GC_Cycle_Time By anticipating when the GC gets back ready we reduce the time lost between analysis at the risk of entering a GC Ready Time out would MyVap be too much in advance If a sequence is longer than GC_Cycle Time MyVap runs continuously and the GC waits between runs On the other hand the lt Wait for GC Ready gt checkbox ensure a GC is present and ready before starting to prepare LPG l l l l I Wait Sequence 1 Delay Wait Sequence 2 i q oe q MyVap l I GC Cycle 1 GC Cycle 2 eee l I l Delay i I l l Start 1 Start 2 l l Sequence 1 Delay Sequence 2 I l MyVap l I GC Cycle 1 GC Cycle 2 l y y er i l Start GC Start GC l Lun sn ne cn net nt on on nn un eu one ne A ns ox in jen ni co om ou on qu I Wait for GC Ready I Start 1 Start 2 I Wait Sequence 1 Wait no time out Sequence 2 q q MyVap l l l GC Cycle 1 l Eo I GCis ready Start GC GCis ready Start GC I ns iam gini ii pi cio Ge doni Gn pin ii dg di pi o I i i de i ci dd nm e i a i Both i Start 1 Start 2 i l l l l L GC is ready Start GC GC is ready Start GC SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources F 33 4 78 44 29 62 surveillance au capital de 150 000 69280 Marcy l Etoile info sra instruments com RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 FRANCE Www sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 24
20. ed in the url of your browser Up to 5 clients can connect at any time 7 1 1 Header and Footer The header display useful information Firmware version and serial number Note them down for any call to our assistance In the upper right corner is a Wrap Button which reduce the header and footer to gain space on small screens You can also with any good browser zoom out your page to fit your screen with CTRL and or 0 5 amp D Automatic liquefied gas vaporizer be WRAP LOGO Comp Serial N ber 569 BUTTON CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS FirmWare Version When the header and footer are wrapped the button enables to get them back 7 1 2 Time Input formatting With times inputs a default unit is always specified s m h You can however choose to force your own unit by typing 25s 14h 32m You can also combine units intuitively 1h25m 25m 145 28 15 21 Be careful nevertheless 1h25 is 1 hour 25 seconds A coma or point is followed by decimal fraction down to 1 1000 even if the default unit is m or h 7 1 3 Tabs The SEW enables different methods organized with tabs SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources Wee i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut 0 cy sole WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 27 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS Each tab can be Selected to watch and change param
21. eters Clic on the designed tab Deleted If the tab is the last one standing default parameters are restored clic on the red cross of the tab Created with default parameters Clic on New Organized within other tab the right and left arrow move the current tab Renamed double clic on a tab turns in into a text field Type your new name and ENTER 7 2 Error information and warning Information is displayed in the corresponding window Each message is timed if your network enabled an access to a NTS server and given a number to set apart repeated message Each message has a type Error a critical operation occurred MyVap can no longer work in good conditions and an intervention might be needed Warning an unexpected operation has been recorded the user shall be careful but the system is not compromised and information everything is ok INFO Current Sequence up to date INFO Sequence succefully loaded on EEPROM INFO Current method updated at cycle start WARNING No update while MyVap is busy INFO End Of Method 1 1 3 2 WARNING No update while MyVap is busy WARNING No update while MyVap is busy WARNING No update while MyVap is busy 7 2 1 Warnings Tab reset due to general error 1 amp Tab reset due to general error 2 An unexpected error occurred while manipulating sequence tabs The disposition is reset IT IT No update while MyVap is busy No start while running
22. f Injection Vaporized LPG to GC sample out Pump Off Pump vacuum pump state SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com WWW Sra instruments com surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 20 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 5 2 Method The basic parameters are SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE Parameters for Param 1 Total Cycle Number 2 Vaporizer Temperature C 175 100 C to 200 C Volume Temperature C 60 Type Off to turn off volume heating Vacuum Pressure Level mbar 50 Compression Pressure Level mbar 1350 Download Default Show Adv Param 2 3 Parameters for Param 1 Total Cycle Number 2 Vaporizer Temperature C Volume Temperature C 80 Vacuum Pressure Level mbar 50 Check GC Ready at injection VI Vent Time s Injection Time s GC Cycle Time m sous Repeat 100 C to 200 C Compression Pressure Level mbar 1400 30m00s Default Mask Adv Param To access to the advanced parameters click on show Adv Param E__ 2 Type Off to turn off volume heating Compression Time Out 5 a Vent Pressure Loss mbar 14 Wait for GC_Ready
23. n sequence if the vaporizer heated zone is not READY The secondary heated zone expansion volume is not blocking the start and the sequence can be started even if the expansion volume temperature is not equilibrated e If any error occurs during the sequence the vaporizer will stop immediately the sequence and try to pump the expansion volume down to the lower pressure setpoint We do recommend checking the vent connection the LPG connection and power cycle the instrument after this kind of problem An error message will be displayed in the sequence status the general status and the information box MATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS Menu aj Method Sequ 1 21 3 2 Parameters for Sequ Vaporizer Status Pumping to Vacuum Total Cycle Number 2 Repeot Vaporizer Ready Gas admission im24s V aporizer Temperature C 150 STATUS na ac C Vacuum Pressure Level mbar Actual is 80 50 Current 79 C Vacuum Time Out s ors Method paramet cina susa check G etnoa parameters Sequ sequence vene Current Cycle Runnin y 8 Injection Time s 2m00s Time to GC_Start 5 1moos ice sta t u S GC Cycle Time m 30m00s Wait for GC_Ready at start Inputs P Start Stop Save Method Default Mask Adv Param GC Ready External Start Valve Status Information Isolation ie Current Sequence up to date Admission ua gt Injection INFO a DES a a 2 Information amp error messages 71 WARNING gt
24. nt you transfer line is not blocked and that the sample can flush properly though the gas sampling valve MyVAP will control that the pressure decrease during the venting or injection phase The pressure can decrease more than this value but a lower decrease in the duration period will stop the sequence and try a recovery Check your transfer line is connected properly to the gas sampling valve and to atmospheric pressure Try to replace the tubing if the error remain contact SRA office A recovery cycle always try to reach vacuum pressure then to close all valves 15 See the diagram below 16 With this box checked MyVap waits for GC_Ready at the beginning of each sequence Stopping the sequence cancel the postponed cycle If a lt GC_cycle time gt is set MyVap will first delay the sequence and then wait for the GC Ready 00 SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources Wee i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut esi le WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 22 31 SO INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 5 3 GC Injection mode 5 3 1 Vent Time After having filled the expansion volume MyVAP will open the sample out valve and flush the vaporized gas to the GC analyzer Injection valve ON Vent Time s Injection valve OFF Purge cycle NB the pressure decrease is tested during this step This will occur in all cycles
25. om APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 4 31 SO Chrome revision 28 or higher INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 1 3 Electro statically sensitive device Before touching such components or modules Switch MyVAP off Only use tools which are free of static charges J Do not touch any pins or printed conductors Only hold modules on their edges 1 4 Exclusion from liability for external accessories If you use or wish to connect accessories to your MyGC which we have not expressly recommended please ask us to first confirm that the operational safety of the Vaporizer will not be influenced by these external accessories Without this confirmation we will accept no liability for the operational safety SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE T 33 4 78 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com Www sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 Pb dl Discharge all static from yourself by touching a grounded object or by wearing an ESD wrist band INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 2 Principe of operation 2 1 Fluidic schematics MyVAP is a LPG vaporizer for C3 or C4 LPG mixtures The fluidic diagram the following Liquid phase Manual valve Front side LPG inlet Fast connecto
26. our vaporizer shows MyVap is in error mode and can t start a sequence Pressure Sensor Failure Didn t get to required temperature Self test cycle failed Recovery cycle failed Show an error during the self check Vacuum Time Out at 2 1 4 3 MyVap didn t reach vacuum pressure on the first cycle of the 2 sequence Contrary to compression or wait for GC Ready there is no recovery after a Vacuum time out the recovery consists in a vacuum pumping 7 2 3 Significant Information Cycle Initialized Current Sequence up to date When you start or stop a sequence the running parameters are updated from the different methods available Sequence succefully loaded on EEPROM External non volatile memory is all right HPARAMETER must be between VALUE and VALUE You input an invalid value in the formulary Booting Sequences in Reset mode at power on reset the reset jumper is out hardware the system has been set to factory settings Booting Sequences in Normal mode On the contrary the jumper is on normal start previous parameters are loaded Booting Sequences in Init mode this is a normal starting but the external memory is empty missing or corrupted No previous IP config the IP config is set by default The IP address is 10 1 1 113 Pressure too low Pumping step by passed the pump can fail to activate under 500 mBar If a step requires vacuum we considers the value of 500 mBar is enough
27. r VENT Do not reduce diameter Filter Relief valve DK To GC 1 16 Vacuum pump Vaporizer Flow adjust MyVAP Self check Directly after putting ON the device MyVAP launch a self check e Controlling the Pressure sensor at atmospheric pressure This control is made by recompressing the chamber under vacuum opening the Sample out to GC valve Never connect the sample out to a restrictor or liquid Vacuum could suck this liquid back to the MyVAP and damage it e Controlling the vacuum pump trying to reach the pressure lower limit e Heating the Vaporizer to the setpoint The Volume zone is heated but not critical If the Start up test is failing MyVAP blocks in critical error mode Re start the self test from the browser If the problem persists try powering down and up the instrument and check again If this error remains contact SRA Instruments SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources 6 i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut ERGO WWw sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 6 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS Done by the operator e Check the main vent 1 4 bulkhead on the back panel of the vaporizer is connected to a safe ventilated area e Connect the LPG Cylinder to the MyVAP inlet Always use the inline filter provided with the instrument Filtering the sample will p
28. revent particles to enter the vaporizer and damage it e Open the purge valve to flush liquefied gas to the sample transfer line close to the vaporizer lt depends on the length of you transfer tube but 10 15 sec should be enough Close the purge valve clockwise e Check if your GC is ready to perform a run at the end of the MyVAP cycle MyVAP will start the GC at the end of the cycle Depending on your Agilent Chemstation version the GC need to be in Prep run and the injection source by External device e Start the vaporizer sequence by pressing the front panel button or via the web interface on your computer e Then to switch for another LPG Cylinder close your cylinder and open the purge valve to empty your line before any disconnection After the start MyVAP will progress automatically trough the different steps e Emptythe volume with the sampling pump under the method setpoint e Open the admission valve to vaporize LPG into the chamber The vaporized gas will fill slowly the chamber You can tune the flow speed with the needle valve on the left side of MyVAP using a screwdriver flat head We do recommend approx 30 45 sec to fill the volume e As soon as the Max pressure is reached MyVAP close the admission valve and open the Injection valve to the GC to flush the Gas Sampling Valve The pressure decrease MyVAP check that the pressure decrease properly of the preset value if not the cycle will stop and enter a recovery seq
29. to the instrument as a whole Specific warnings are provided throughout this document when a possibly hazardous operation is discussed Warning Shock hazard Do not replace components with the power cable connected To avoid injuries always disconnect power before touching them or opening the chassis Warning Hot surfaces Some parts of MyVAP operate at temperatures high enough to cause serious burns These parts include but are not limited to e The vaporization chamber e The expansion volume e The heated transfer line optional Extreme care should be taken to avoid these heated surfaces Vaporizer can be maintained as high as 200 C Do not operate the instrument with the vaporizer disassembled Warning Electrostatic discharge is a threat to electronics Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage the printed circuit boards If you must handle a board wear a grounded wrist strap and handle the board only by its edges 1 2 Conditions of use This MyVAP Sample conditioner is used for vaporizing automatically a LPG C3 C4 type and connect the outlet to a analyzer mainly a Gas Chromatograph for quantitative determination of the LPG composition This instrument requires a web browser For optimal display use e Internet Explorer revision 10 or higher SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources Wee ie e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut esi le WWW Sra instruments c
30. tor 4 2 2 Connect the sample out to GC MyVAP is delivered with a 1 16 tubing connected to the sample out valve This tube has to be connected to your GC gas sampling valve We do recommend stainless steel 1 16 Only use extremely clean gas lines Clean them if necessary prior to assembly or use new tubing pre cleaned e Don t use a shut off valve in the line to the chromatograph The Gas sampling valve vent has to remain at atmospheric pressure SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources 6 i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut ERGO WWw sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 14 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 4 2 3 Swagelok connections The gas supply tubing is attached with Swagelok fittings If you are not familiar with making Swagelok connections review the following procedure The procedure explains how to connect tubing to a fitting such as inlet and detector manifolds or the gas supply tank Attach a 1 8 inch Swagelok nut back ferrule and front ferrule to the tubing Make sure that the front ferrule is touching the inlet and then slide the Swagelok nut over the ferrule and tighten it finger tight Push the tube fully into the female fitting then withdraw it approximately 1 2 mm Mark the Swagelok fitting with a pencil line SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 150 rue des Sources F 33
31. uence e Then the cycle start again to reach the number of cycle programmed in the method e The last cycle minimum number of cycle is 2 MyVAP will open the Injection valve to the GC to flush the Gas Sampling Valve AND start the GC at the end of this period SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources Wee i e a surveillance au capital de 150 000 ut 3 La sole WWW Sra instruments com APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 7 31 SO INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 2 2 MyVAP view 2 2 1 Font side START Sequence 2 2 2 Led Status LPG Cylinder holder The LED on the front panel indicates the status of MyVAP off SRA INSTRUMENTS 150 rue des Sources 69280 Marcy l Etoile FRANCE MyVAP is OFF ON idle state amp ready Slow blinking Running equilibrating Fast blinking ERROR Not Ready T 33 4 78 44 29 47 F 33 4 78 44 29 62 info sra instruments com WWW Sra instruments com SA Directoire et Conseil de surveillance au capital de 150 000 E RCS Lyon B 342 068 731 APE 4669B SIRET 342 068 731 00039 Code TVA FR 40342068731 p 8 31 S 2X INSTRUMENTS CHROMATOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS 2 2 3 Sample inlet and manifold Fast connector inlet Fast connector Male Manual liquid purge Inline filter 7um SRA INSTRUMENTS T 33 4 78 44 29 47 SA Directoire et Conseil de 150 rue des Sources
32. yzer by remote with not control of ready state 7 See the diagram below See the diagram below 9 In the case of chained analysis copy your GC cycle time After the first Vaporization MyVap will schedule a sequence whose injection step shall occur just after GC get ready Make sure the GC will always be ready by overestimating GC Cycle time or by increasing GC Ready Time out would the vaporization take a shorter time than expected see diagram below 10 Repeat is the number of consecutives analysis and vaporizations you re performing When doing more than one sequence check the lt GC Cycle time gt and lt Wait for GC_Ready at Start gt fields 11 Vacuum timeout time MyVAP try to reach the low pressure setpoint After this time if not possible to go to the low setpoint an error will occur and the sequence will stop This error could reveal a vacuum pump problem or a leakage in the system 12 Compression timeout time MyVAP try to reach the high pressure setpoint After this time if not possible to reach the setpoint the sequence will stop and the system tries a recovery sequence If this error occurs check if your LPG sample is open and properly connected liquid phase to MyVAP inlet Check the admission valve is ON Change the inline filter 13 GC Ready Time out is the maximum span MyVap will wait for the GC to get Ready just before injecting In case of a Time out MyVap enter a recovery cycle 14 Vent pressure loss to preve
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