GAS GC-IMS, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual GC IMS G A S Gesellschaft f r analytische Sensorsysteme mbH...

Page 2: ...ht to realize technical changes to the product without explicitly mentioning them CE Marking according to International Standard EN ISO 17050 1 2004 Directive 2014 35 EU Low voltage directive Directiv...

Page 3: ...6 2 2 Responsibility of Operator 16 2 3 Requirements of Personnel 17 2 4 Dangers 17 3 Transport Packing and Storage 19 3 1 Inspection after Transport 19 3 2 Packing 19 3 3 Storage and Transport 19 4 C...

Page 4: ...ow 50 6 2 1 Overview 50 6 2 2 Measurement modes 51 6 2 2 1 Measurement with user defined programs 51 6 2 2 2 Manually operated measurement 52 6 3 Sequence Window 53 6 4 Defaults Window 55 6 4 1 Overvi...

Page 5: ...e and Time Input Dialog Window 94 6 9 4 Text Input Dialog Window 95 6 9 5 Number Input Dialog Window 96 7 Installation GC IMS Device 97 7 1 Installation Requirements 97 7 2 Installing the device GC IM...

Page 6: ...159 8 13 Workflow Reinitialize the 6 Port Valve 165 8 14 Workflow Optional Change filter set CGFU 168 8 15 Workflow Firmware Upgrade 170 8 16 Workflow Creating diagnostic information for support 173...

Page 7: ...her with and next to the device at any time INFORMATION The graphics in this user manual are schematic and may differ from the actual conditions The firmware and PC software screenshots in this user m...

Page 8: ...tem Connections LAN File Transfer Settings Test Connection Example Elements Gas Out Sample gas in Example References Advanced User Manual Chapter 5 1 Installation Reguirements Example Information keep...

Page 9: ...214 Power supply 1 piece GC IMS Gas tube Kit Driftgas Carriergas 1 piece 2 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok Connector 6 Pieces Bypass Adapter 1 piece Molecular sieve 200 ml with 1 8 connections 1 pi...

Page 10: ...nd plug Set 5 pieces Swagelok 3mm Blind plug with red cap installed on device connectors Torx Tool Kit Torx Srewdriver 8 mm 1 piece Torx Srewdriver 10 mm 1 piece I O Connector 1 piece Document Map wit...

Page 11: ...GC IMS User Manual 11 214 USB Stick Box with Software und Documents 1 piece Transport box 1 piece GC IMS Transport palett 60 x 80 cm...

Page 12: ...214 Optional Scope of Supply only available if ordered Circular Gas Flow Unit with accessories CGFU Filter Set 2 x Moisture Trap 1 x Hydrocarbon Trap Nitrogen Generator with accessories example pictur...

Page 13: ...S User Manual 13 214 Laptop Computer different design including software for control and evaluation Luer Adapter 1 piece Luer Adapter Heater 1 piece Sampling Syringe 5ml syringe for Luer Adapter 100 p...

Page 14: ...is confidential It is beyond doubt exclusively made and also meant for the personnel directly dealing with the equipment All data texts designs pictures and other representations within this manual a...

Page 15: ...customer service is available G A S Gesellschaft f r analytische Sensorsysteme mbH Otto Hahn Stra e 15 44227 Dortmund Germany Phone 49 0 231 97 42 65 50 Fax 49 0 231 97 42 65 55 support gas dortmund...

Page 16: ...g are described in the operating instructions of this manual Other parts than the parts belonging to the scope of supply may only be used after G A S approval 2 2 Responsibility of Operator The device...

Page 17: ...ork on and with the device must be specified and kept undoubtedly at any time so that with respect to security issues no unclear situation might come up Any changes of the equipment which impair secur...

Page 18: ...e in handling current carrying parts like the power supply cord Do not get directly in touch with current carrying parts Do not open the housing Do not use damaged parts DANGER When Nitrogen is used a...

Page 19: ...hin the complaint periods usually 7 days 3 2 Packing If no return agreement regarding the packing was agreed upon dispose the packaging material always in an environmentally friendly way and according...

Page 20: ...ctive caps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported 4 Cleaning and Maintenance Natural aging and the wear of certain components of the equipment require a regular clean...

Page 21: ...defined electric field Figure 1 Ion Mobility Spectrometer Basic Relations Compared to other techniques e g TOF MS ions travel at atmospheric pressure versus a flow of inert drift gas The drift time o...

Page 22: ...first step In nitrogen and air resp the reactant ions can be described as H H2O n and O2 H2O n Chemical ionization of analytes by reactant ions then result in the formation of specific analyte ions wh...

Page 23: ...cleanliness of the system and at a specific position that is used as internal standard The spectrum containing analytes shows a decreased RIP while new analyte peaks are correspondingly formed The dr...

Page 24: ...are consecutively fed into the IMS ionization chamber so that analyte and or ion interactions are avoided Furthermore a competition of analytes on the reactant ions is excluded enhancing the sensitiv...

Page 25: ...Any claims of any kind against G A S or her associates that are related to damages from an use not covered by the aforesaid will be rejected The GC IMS contains several parameterized components that...

Page 26: ...GC IMS User Manual 26 214 For using a shared network folder the GC IMS can be integrated into a local area network LAN by using the Ethernet socket at the rear side of the device...

Page 27: ...e column is supplied using a second electronic pressure control unit EPC2 Both gases carrier and drift gas leave the device at the gas out which should be connected to an exhaust system INFORMATION To...

Page 28: ...g the sample gas in the loop to the GC Column and to the IMS the 6 port valve is switched to the second position The carrier gas now transports the sample gas into the loop and further to the GC Colum...

Page 29: ...nd is switched on Indicates an internal system error USB Socket USB socket for connecting external USB storage volumes These volumes can be used for exporting measurement files importing sample name l...

Page 30: ...ivating the control elements of the graphical user interface 5 4 1 2 Rear Figure 9 GC IMS Housing of device Rear Power Switch Switches the device on or off DC In Socket 24V XLR Connector for connectin...

Page 31: ...cket For service purposes only Sample Out Socket 3 mm Swagelok plug for connecting the device to an adequate laboratory waste gas ventilation system fume hood Gas Out Socket 3 mm Swagelok plug for con...

Page 32: ...t Power LED Indicates whether or not the device is connected to a power supply and is switched on Indicates an internal system error USB Socket USB socket for connecting external USB storage volumes T...

Page 33: ...screen Display Displays the graphical user interface and allows the control of the device by touch screen Pushable Rotary Knob Input control for cycling through and activating the control elements of...

Page 34: ...for connecting a PLC Programmable Logic Controller or other devices DC In Socket 24V XLR Connector for connecting the power supply Modem Socket Socket for connecting an external modem For service pur...

Page 35: ...to a drift gas source Drift Gas In Socket 3 mm Swagelok inlet plug for connecting the device to a drift gas source Gas Out Socket 3 mm Swagelok plug for connecting the device to Drift Gas In Socket Ca...

Page 36: ...GC IMS User Manual 36 214 Device Type Serial Number Plate Displays manufacturer identification device type serial number and version...

Page 37: ...GC IMS User Manual 37 214 5 4 3 GC IMS with Airsense TD 5 4 3 1 Top Figure 12 GC IMS with Airsence TD Housing of device Top TD Mounting Plate Mounting plate for placing the TD Unit...

Page 38: ...on Indicates an internal system error USB Socket USB socket for connecting external USB storage volumes These volumes can be used for exporting measurement files importing sample name lists upgrading...

Page 39: ...ctivating the control elements of the graphical user interface Inlet Sampler Connector Heated Transferline for connection to a sample source Start Stop Button Switches the TD device on or off Inlet De...

Page 40: ...connecting a PLC Programmable Logic Controller or other devices DC In Socket 24V XLR Connector for connecting the power supply Modem Socket Socket for connecting an external modem For service purposes...

Page 41: ...ry waste gas ventilation system fume hood Gas Out Socket 3 mm Swagelok plug for connecting the device to an adequate laboratory waste gas ventilation system fume hood Carrier Gas In Socket 3 mm Swagel...

Page 42: ...l Number Plate Figure 15 Device Type Serial Number Plate Manufacturer Type Name Version Number Serial Number Disposal Instructions This marking on the instrument indicates that they must not be dispos...

Page 43: ...GC IMS User Manual 43 214 CE Marking CE Communaut Europ enne Instruments bearing this mark comply with the relevant European directives...

Page 44: ...lected control button input field etc element is marked blue To activate it the knob can be pressed INFORMATION As the product is under continuously development the screen shots in this user manual ma...

Page 45: ...Selection Bar Spectra Window Button In Spectra Window the data acquisition process is controlled Sequence Window Button In Sequence Window user created sequence files using the Sequence Designer soft...

Page 46: ...tion are displayed 6 1 2 Windows Display Area In Window Display Area the content of the following main windows is displayed Spectra Window Sequence Window Defaults Window Substances Window Programs Wi...

Page 47: ...rent time of the device clock It can be set in System Window Temperature Section Displays the current inner housing temperature of the device 6 1 4 View Control Bar The view control bar function is av...

Page 48: ...Pressure Control The device pressure is monitored Two types of error are defined 6 1 5 1 Low Pressure Error Figure 20 Operating Interface Low Pressure Alarm Box 1 After 10 seconds a dialogue box is di...

Page 49: ...rpressure is detected a visual and audible alarm is triggered immediately At the same time all temperature controllers and flow controllers are switched off 2 Before continuing to operate the unit the...

Page 50: ...n be controlled The current spectrum is displayed The Recording Mode can be activated The selected measurement program can be started Figure 22 Operating Interface Spectra Window Program Start Button...

Page 51: ...asurement modes are available Measurement with user defined programs Manually operated measurement 6 2 2 1 Measurement with user defined programs In this mode data acquisition with user defined measur...

Page 52: ...s set to STOP and the checkbox is yellow In this case a measurement file is generated from the recorded data and saved to the internal flashcard The remaining time for data storage to the internal fla...

Page 53: ...nce files created by G A S Sequence Designer Software can be imported Information Window The live monitoring of measurements can be recorded manually Displays the available storage capacity in minutes...

Page 54: ...s some IMS specific values such as voltages and the trigger duration Clicking on the cancel button will stop the Sequence but still apply all the After Run Settings Once the Sequence has finished all...

Page 55: ...the device can be controlled T1 T6 Further the sample pump performance averaging and drift voltage polarity can be switched manually Figure 28 Operating Interface Defaults Window Pressure display Dis...

Page 56: ...r Drift gas EPC1 and Carrier gas EPC2 are displayed The maximum value for EPC1 is 500 ml min The maximum value for EPC2 is 150 ml min The working value for EPC1 is 150 ml min The working value of EPC2...

Page 57: ...ntrollers EPC 1 and EPC 2 and the temperatures of the heating elements of the device are managed Unused elements are greyed out The current flow rates and set points for EPC 1 drift gas and EPC 2 carr...

Page 58: ...stances in this list detected in the respective gas sample It is stored along with the measurement data Figure 31 Operating Interface Substances Window Substances List window All created substance ent...

Page 59: ...oop setup dialog 6 5 2 Managing Substance Entries Figure 32 Substance List Control panel The Substance List Control Buttons Panel contains buttons for importing Import and deleting Del substance entri...

Page 60: ...ymbol Figure 35 Substance selection 3 When the Enable Button for the selected substance is checked that substance entry will be included in the substance recognition process during the next measuremen...

Page 61: ...ng the Enabled button you can select or deselect substances for evaluation Deselecting them will result in the designated status code in the corresponding registers You can check the last Modbus TCP c...

Page 62: ...f substance 1 was not within the calibrated range which can be identified by looking at register 10 This contains the value 2 which means that the concentration is below the calibrated range The conce...

Page 63: ...alibration Information Area Concentration Range Displays the used calibration range of the actual substance calibration file Averaging Displays the used average of the actual substance calibration fil...

Page 64: ...t be named as calibration gsd 6 5 5 Recognised substances window When substances are enabled in the substance window the recognised substances window appears at the end of every measurement This scree...

Page 65: ...programs are listed in this box by name The highlighted program is selected for execution or modification Selected Program area All instructions of a selected program are listed here in a chronologica...

Page 66: ...etition Rate The number of program repetitions can be set Average Settings Average of the current selected program can be set The current average is appended to the name of the measurement program Pro...

Page 67: ...w for entering the program name Edit By pressing the Edit button the program name for the selected entry can be edited into a keyboard window Copy By pressing the Copy button the program of the select...

Page 68: ...program end and program restart of up to about 1 second 6 6 3 Edit Measurement Programs Each program consists of a list of chronological ordered steps so called actions The Selected Program Window di...

Page 69: ...st contains horizontal lines only It indicates the end of program The point of time of this end of program marker can be increased This determines the duration of the program run Figure 45 Selected Pr...

Page 70: ...given the ramp starts with program initialization using the default set point An exemplary program using a dynamic flow rates is visualized in the following figure Figure 46 Flow Ramps The E2 carrier...

Page 71: ...m otherwise the reproducibility of the measurement cannot be guaranteed INFORMATION Make sure that the EPC2 start pressure is reached again at the beginning of the next program run RECOMMENDATION Make...

Page 72: ...Button Displays the System Information Window Plan Button Displays the Device Plan Window Settings Button Displays the Settings Window Various device parameter like Export Setting Livedata output Dev...

Page 73: ...e 48 Operating Interface System Info Window Type Device type Serial Device Serial Number Version Current Firmware Version Date Date of current Firmware Version IP address Displays the current IPv4 Add...

Page 74: ...Manual 74 214 CGFU Maintenance Displays the next maintenance date only if CGFU is connected 6 7 2 System Plan Window Figure 49 Operating Interface System Plan Window Plan Displays an overview plan of...

Page 75: ...be set View Toggles between simplified and normal view Date Time With Set Button the Date and Time can be set Settings Save Button The system settings can be saved to a connected USB volume Load Butt...

Page 76: ...temperature inside the device reaches the temperature in the field Start the cooler fan starts working The power of the cooler fan is increased up to the desired temperature of the value in the field...

Page 77: ...earch in the drift time spectrum given as RIP relative proportional factor Current Shows the currently detected contamination Shows the currently detected contamination Threshold The set value from wh...

Page 78: ...lumn ID The value is stored with measurement file This data is stored in the metadata of the measurement Tubelength Prepared for further use Currently not in function Drift Volt Prepared for further u...

Page 79: ...recognize among other a System contamination insufficient gas quality or system leaking For this purpose the following parameters are constantly cross checked against the target settings The carrierga...

Page 80: ...ion at 101 33 kPa Rip half value width FWHM are displayed Edit Threshold The selected Snapshot values EPC2 Pressure Rip Height Rip Position at 101 33 kPa Rip half value width FWHM can be edited Setpoi...

Page 81: ...sure RIP Height RIP Position at 101 33 kPa and FWHM The upper and lower limits of these parameters r can be adjusted by the customer Figure 54 Operating Interface Snapshot Window in detail example EPC...

Page 82: ...r limit EPC2 Pressure kPa 95 110 RIP Height V 80 150 RIP Position at 101 33 kPa ms 95 105 FWHM ms 80 120 INFORMATION The device is delivered with an acceptance snapshot This snapshot defines the syste...

Page 83: ...214 6 7 3 2 Simplified View Window Figure 55 Operating Interface Simplified View Window ID A measurement identification can be specified by the customer Start Button By selecting this button the curre...

Page 84: ...USB Copy all internal stored measurements to a connected USB device Copy to remote All internal stored measurement files will be copied to the connected shared folder Delete Deleting all internal stor...

Page 85: ...current used sharename of the storage folder Test With Current Connection button the device tries to establish to the shared folder using the current export settings A message will appear to indicate...

Page 86: ...Setup and activate of cleaning mode With Start Button the cleaning process is activated and the Cleaning Mode Window appears Possible Values 1 96 hours or infinity Activate Cleaning Mode with Start S...

Page 87: ...the inspection and diagnostic functions of the device is allowed 6 7 5 1 Trigger Mode Window Figure 58 Operating Interface Trigger Mode Window Program Start Area In Trigger mode the displayed program...

Page 88: ...appears The windows is initially empty The device is waiting for a sequence file to import INFORMATION The sequence file must be created with the G A S Sequence Designer Software For detailed Informat...

Page 89: ...to their maxima The user default flow rates settings for Driftgas EPC1 and Carriergas EPC 2 setup in Defaults window are used After the setup time has expired the cleaning process is terminated Figure...

Page 90: ...de the Standby Mode Window appears The flowrate of the Drift gas EPC1 and the carrier gas EPC2 will be decrease to reduce gas consumption The standby mode flowrate for drift gas EPC1 is 10 ml min and...

Page 91: ...When the device is restarted the error events are deleted Figure 62 Error Information Window Selection Sort Order Bar Selects the following sort order Current By Time Occurred By Time Resolved As Even...

Page 92: ...Log Messages Dialog Window Entry List A chronological list of system event messages Warnings are marked orange error messages are marked red To Last Entry Button Scrolls down to the latest entry Page...

Page 93: ...ssary when configuring the LAN file transfer Figure 64 IP Adress Input Dialog Windows IP Address Field The current IP address Digit and Dot Buttons Backspace Button Use these buttons to enter an IP ad...

Page 94: ...ime Input Dialog Window Figure 65 Date and Time Input Dialog Window Date Fields Fields displaying and modifying day month and year Time Fields Fields displaying and modifying hours minutes and seconds...

Page 95: ...o enter identifiers e g shared folder name Figure 66 Text Input Dialog Window Clear Button Deletes the text in the current text field Keyboard Buttons Character and control buttons for entering a text...

Page 96: ...Actions Figure 67 Number Input Dialog Window Example Range Raster Info Displays the valid value range Keyboard Buttons Buttons for entering a number Value Field The entered numerical or selected speci...

Page 97: ...ting Electricity Electricity supply free of interferences Power Supply of 230 V 10 50 60 Hz 1 Gas supply Nitrogen Quality 5 0 99 999 or Synthetic Air Quality 5 0 99 999 Stainless steel pressure reduce...

Page 98: ...not be connected The exhaust system must not generate any negative pressure 7 2 Installing the device GC IMS Basic 1 Unpack the device Remove the foam spacers Remove the accessories boxes Lift the dev...

Page 99: ...tive caps from molecular sieve Retain for future use INFORMATION Protective caps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported WARNING It is absolutely necessary to remove a...

Page 100: ...NING Do not introduce aggressive gases or liquids into the device 7 Connect nitrogen gas Purity 5 0 or better source to input of supplied molecular sieve using a PFA tube INFORMATION Recommended press...

Page 101: ...is absolutely necessary to connect the supplied exhaust tubes Gas out and Sample gas out The exhaust tubes Gas out and Sample gas out must be led separately into the exhaust system and must not be con...

Page 102: ...output of concen tration values through the 0 20 mA current loop connect an appropriate cable to the Signal Converter I O Ports socket 14 Option For file transfer via LAN Connect the Ethernet socket...

Page 103: ...device from the transport box WARNING Do not deploy the device in areas exposed to explosive substances or mixtures 2 Place it on a robust table top of minimum footprint size of 60 cm x 70 cm Ensure t...

Page 104: ...aps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported WARNING It is absolutely necessary to remove all protective caps before the system is switched on INFORMATION Make sure tha...

Page 105: ...e Swagelok caps manually and fix them by screwing a further half turn using a 12 mm open end wrench WARNING Do not introduce aggressive gases or liquids into the device 7 Connect the Diftgas Carrierga...

Page 106: ...normally pre installed 10 Connect socket Sample Out to appropriate waste gas ventilation system INFORMATION To ensure correct measurements it is absolutely necessary to connect the supplied exhaust tu...

Page 107: ...output of concen tration values through the 0 20 mA current loop connect an appropriate cable to the Signal Converter I O Ports socket 14 Option For file transfer via LAN Connect the Ethernet socket w...

Page 108: ...he device from the transport box WARNING Do not deploy the device in areas exposed to explosive substances or mixtures 2 Place it on a robust table top of minimum footprint size of 60 cm x 70 cm Ensur...

Page 109: ...e use INFORMATION Protective caps should be put on gas sockets in case the device is stored or transported WARNING It is absolutely necessary to remove all protective caps before the system is switche...

Page 110: ...ctors Screw on the Swagelok caps manually and fix them by screwing a further half turn using a 12 mm open end wrench WARNING Do not introduce aggressive gases or liquids into the device 8 Connect nitr...

Page 111: ...rately connect sockets Sample Out and Gas Out to appropriate waste gas ventilation system INFORMATION To ensure correct measurements it is absolutely necessary to connect the supplied exhaust tubes Ga...

Page 112: ...g a 3 mm Swagelok PFA tube 12 Also connect Outlet ZeroGas 2 and TDZero Gas 2 using a 3 mm Swagelok PFA tube For further Information see Airsense TD manual 13 Connect GC IMS Signal Converter I O Port t...

Page 113: ...Connect the TD detector transfer line to sample in socket of GC IMS 16 Connect the TD sampling transfer line to TD 17 Connect a sample gas source to sampling transferline with the delivered bypass ada...

Page 114: ...th an appropriate Ethernet cable to a LAN INFORMATION For detailed information about the installation and operation of the TD please refer the TD GC IMS Quickstart Manual and the Airsense TD Manual IN...

Page 115: ...ecommended to clean the device for at least 15 hours before operating it for the first time If the Spectrum is not clean repeat the process A reference spectrum for the evaluation can be found in the...

Page 116: ...elect duration in hours System Modes Cleaning Mode x h 3 Option To speed up this process increase flow rate of EPC1 and EPC2 to their maximum values e g 500 150 ml min Defaults EPC1 EPC2 4 Start clean...

Page 117: ...in the delivered Analytical Approval of the device under same measurement conditions of G A S If not check the gas quality and or install additional purification cartridges and start the cleaning proc...

Page 118: ...FORMATION Make sure that the gas quality is 5 0 99 999 or better INFORMATION Only use stainless steel pressure reducer INFORMATION Make sure that the spectrum is clean a without contamination WARNING...

Page 119: ...ethod 1 Bypass sampling Connect a Bypass Adapter to Sample In Connector at the front of the Device Connect a Sample Gas Supply to Bypass Adapter 1b Check and setup the measurement parameter Make sure...

Page 120: ...e In Connector at the front of the Device Make sure that the sample source gas is pressure free 2b Option Check and setup the measurement parameter Make sure that that all temperature flow and pressur...

Page 121: ...nnect a Luer Adapter to Sample In Connection at the front of the Device 3b Option Check and setup the measurement parameter Make sure that that all temperature flow and pressure values have reached th...

Page 122: ...le Gas Out Tube of the TD device to Sample In Connector at the front of the Device 4b Option Check and setup the measurement parameter Make sure that that all temperature flow and pressure values have...

Page 123: ...et system to Trigger Mode System Modes Start 5 Select a measurement program Programs Select 6 Start current measurement program Spectra Start INFORMATION The maximum measuring time is limited to 59 mi...

Page 124: ...ual Mesasurement Recording 1 To record a measurement manually select Spectra Recording Start 2 To stop the measurement select Spectra Recording Stop INFORMATION The maximum measuring time is limited t...

Page 125: ...l 125 214 8 2 Workflow Create a Measurement Program 1 Select Programs To create a new program select the Button 2 Enter a new program name or use the default name 3 The program end time is displayed a...

Page 126: ...gram action line select the Button 5 This line can be filled with values For more information see also Chapter 6 6 3 Edit Measurement Programs 6 After the necessary values have been entered repeat ste...

Page 127: ...rograms that can be adapted to your needs Customer specific programs can also be created optionally 8 3 Workflow Start Sequence INFORMATION The sequence file must be created with the G A S Sequence De...

Page 128: ...ms and after run settings are within your devices permitted regions WARNING Careful when changing device critical parameters by applying After Run Settings A device can become inoperable with faulty I...

Page 129: ...complete data of one single measurement including the raw sampling data When a connection to a server is established and the export is activated these files are copied to this server when created in t...

Page 130: ...er 1b In the status bar the connection icon is displayed INFORMATION Make sure that any firewall present in the network does not block necessary traffic Consult your system administrator on how to con...

Page 131: ...TP install the G A S IMS Control TFTP Server on the PC For detailed information see the IMS Software Suite IMScontrol TFTP Server manual 3a Option Set a static device IP Recommended for direct connect...

Page 132: ...hat both devices must be in the same subnet mask area of 255 255 255 0 i e only differ in the fourth number of the four part IPv4 address 4 Open System Transfer 5 Activate or deactivate automatic file...

Page 133: ...GC IMS User Manual 133 214 6 Select the desired protocol SMB SFTP or TFTP 7a Option For SMB enter Server IP Address Folder name User name and Password for the SMB share on the server...

Page 134: ...S User Manual 134 214 7b Option For SFTP enter Server IP Address IP Port User name and Password for the SFTP server 7c Option For TFTP enter the Server IP Address 8 Test the connection with Test Conne...

Page 135: ...the Ethernet cable connection Main the network IP address of the server the used protocol the name of the shared folder SMB on the server and the server account login data SMB SFTP Consult the manual...

Page 136: ...download process 1 Connect the USB device FAT32 formatted to the USB socket at the front side of the housing 2 Open page System Transfer Press Copy USB 3 A confirmation dialog opens Select the storage...

Page 137: ...until the exporting process is completed 5 A confirmation dialog opens Press OK to unmount the USB Stick 6 Remove the connected USB device from the USB socket at the front side of the housing The meas...

Page 138: ...FORMATION Do not turn off the device during the download process 1 Open page System Transfer Press Copy Remote 2 A confirmation dialog opens Select the storage location Press OK to start the process I...

Page 139: ...GC IMS User Manual 139 214 3 Wait until the exporting process is completed The measurement files has been downloaded...

Page 140: ...value is set when a measurement has failed to produce a valid concentration The idle value is set when no valid concentration is available yet or when the interval mode is not active 8 5 2 Electrical...

Page 141: ...Optional open dialog System Settings Settings 2 Select Loop 1 or Loop 2 loop1 Output of the first substance result Loop2 Output of the second substance result INFORMATION Only two substance results ca...

Page 142: ...C 0 mA and DAC 20 mA calibrate to 0 20 mA by observing the outputted mA value on the external display unit The values on the picture are examples The values for DAC 0 mA and DAC 20 mA are preset by G...

Page 143: ...GC IMS User Manual 143 214 5 When desired set mA values for error and idle state with Projection User Value Current Error and Idle 6 Close the dialog with Set...

Page 144: ...214 8 6 Workflow Modbus TCP Setup 1 Open dialog Substances Import to import a substance file list named calibration gsd 2 Select a Substance to setup the Modbus TCP register 3 Select Set register to...

Page 145: ...GC IMS User Manual 145 214 4 In Setup Dialog enter the Register Values 5 In Substances Window the entered Register range is displayed...

Page 146: ...mode to clean the system The frequency of cleaning interval is depending on the character and quantity of the samples 2 Select System Modes Cleaning x h and set the cleaning duration time Select Start...

Page 147: ...ness of the system and a quick readiness to measure 1 Select System Modes Standby x h and set the standby duration time Select Start to start the Standby process Driftgas EPC1 is set to 10 ml min and...

Page 148: ...Cover DANGER Before all work on the device switch off the device and pull out the power plug 1 Switch off the device and pull out the power plug 2a Open the side covers of the case carefully using a s...

Page 149: ...GC IMS User Manual 149 214 2c Removed side cover 3a Open the top cover of the case carefully using a screwdriver 3b Remove the top cover of the case carefully...

Page 150: ...GC IMS User Manual 150 214 4 Device without top cover...

Page 151: ...off the device and pull out the power plug 1 Necessary tools 1 Small slotted screw driver 2 T10 Torx screwdriver 3 8mm wrench 4 1 16 Swagelok srew connections 5 Teflon Ferrule with hole depending on t...

Page 152: ...er Manual 152 214 3 Remove the top cover For detailed information see Workflow Remove Housing Cover 4 Release all screw of the oven cover and remove it 5 Release all screw of the inner oven cover and...

Page 153: ...ary column connectors using a 8 mm open end wrench 7 Open the capillary column connectors using a 8 mm open end wrench Also open the transfer line securing holder Remove the capillary column 8 Remove...

Page 154: ...und the Teflon ferrules with hole Ensure that the distance between ferule and column end is about 5 mm 10 Put the new capillary column into the oven If necessary cut the ends of the column 11 Connect...

Page 155: ...nd wrench Also close the transfer line securing holder 13 Mount the screws of the inner oven cover Make sure that the column labeling is screwed on 14 Mount the screw of the oven cover Attach the top...

Page 156: ...ined and technically instructed people are allowed to do these work steps DANGER Before all work on the device switch off the device and pull out the power plug 1 Switch off the device and pull out th...

Page 157: ...GC IMS User Manual 157 214 3 Top view of installed sample pump unit 4 Remove the plug 5 Loosen front connector...

Page 158: ...GC IMS User Manual 158 214 6 Loosen rear connector 7 Loosen the fixing screws and remove the sample pump unit 8 Insert a new sample pump unit and mount it in reverse order...

Page 159: ...ON Only authorized trained and technically instructed people are allowed to do these work steps DANGER Before all work on the device switch off the device and pull out the power plug 1 Switch off the...

Page 160: ...GC IMS User Manual 160 214 3 Remove the top cover For detailed information see Workflow Remove Housing Cover 4 Open the front panel 5 Loosen four srews with T8 screwdriver and remove the coverplate...

Page 161: ...161 214 6 Loosen the nut from transmitter and pull out fibre optical cable 7 Push the button and pull out high voltage wire 8 Push the button and pull out ground wire 9 Pull the circuit board out of...

Page 162: ...ual 162 214 10 Insert the new circuit board 11 Push the button and reinsert the ground wire 12 Push the button and reinsert the high voltage wire 13 Reinsert the optical fiber cable and tighten the sc...

Page 163: ...GC IMS User Manual 163 214 14 View of the three connected wires 15 Replace the cover plate and tighten the four screws 16 Close the front plate and attach the top cover...

Page 164: ...GC IMS User Manual 164 214 17 Tighten the three screws of the frontplate...

Page 165: ...d technically instructed people are allowed to do these work steps DANGER The device must be operated in the open state Be very careful 1 Remove the top cover For detailed information see Workflow Rem...

Page 166: ...Manual 166 214 2b Valve position Fill Loop Controller LED in POS A 2c Valve position Fill Loop Controller LED in POS B 3a Switch Valve to position Fill Loop 3b Disconnect the five pin plug of the valv...

Page 167: ...lve as long as both controller LEDs are off The valve is now in initialization mode 5 Replug the five pin connector of the valve controller 6 Switch valve about eight times between position Fill Loop...

Page 168: ...oes not return to normal repeat the procedure 8 14Workflow Optional Change filter set CGFU INFORMATION It is recommended change the filter set of the Circular gas flow unit periodically The recommende...

Page 169: ...carefully with a small screwdriver and remove the cover 3 The two molecular sieve cartridges Red and the activated carbon cartridge Black must be replaced periodically every 6 month 4 Loosen the conn...

Page 170: ...flow Firmware Upgrade The firmware of G A S IMS devices can be upgraded by the user with an upgrade file named update gas provided by G A S This file has to be put on an empty USB storage device e g U...

Page 171: ...front side of the housing 2 Open page System Settings Press Firmware Upgrade 3 A confirmation dialog opens Press Yes to start the process INFORMATION Do not turn off the device during the upgrade pro...

Page 172: ...diately 6 Now Remove the connected USB device from the USB socket at the front side of the housing 7 Wait until the device has started and the user interface is visible on the screen 8 Open page Syste...

Page 173: ...pile the required diagnostic information Please stick on consecution as listed below 1 Take a picture of the instrument label on the rear side 2 Switch on the device Power LED front and switch rear ha...

Page 174: ...FAT32 formated USB stick into the USB slot at the front of the device 5 In System Window Transfer select Settings and start the diagnostic file compilation by selecting the Create and Import file But...

Page 175: ...GC IMS User Manual 175 214 7 Select Export Location USB and press OK 8 Send the diagnostic file and the photos taken by user by data transfer to support gas dortmund de...

Page 176: ...e original transport box for a safety return transport INFORMATION It is recommended to to send the transport box on palett for a safety return transport 1 Close all gas connections with the red caps...

Page 177: ...214 3 Minimum scope of delivery for the return transport Device 1 Hoses 2 power supply 3 and plug 4 4 It is recommended to return the system in the original box and on palett Further accessories can...

Page 178: ...ree editor Notepad https notepad plus plus org INFORMATION Only authorized trained and technically instructed people are allowed to do these work steps Please contact us in any case before you start w...

Page 179: ...179 214 2 With right click on measurement file select Edit with Notepad 3 In the opened measurement file find the attribute Sample 4 Change sample description Entry between the quotation marks Save th...

Page 180: ...0 Host USB A Connector 1 x XLR 3 pole male for power supply Power Supply Input line voltage Grounded AC 85 to 264V Input line frequency 47 63 Hz Input current 2 8 A Output voltage 24 VDC Output curre...

Page 181: ...ternal storage volume Data transfer via LAN connection via SMB SFTP or TFTP G A S variant of TFTP Operation 6 4 TFT Touchscreen Pushable rotary knob Standard Gaschromatic Capillary Column Other Column...

Page 182: ...pressure control Input Pressure 3 0 bar 300 kPa 6 0 bar 600 kPa Output Pressure Stability 0 01 Output Pressure Linearity 0 05 Operation flow rates 0 150 mL min depending on the GC Column dimensions C...

Page 183: ...ut current Isolated opto coupler input 1 V 5 30 V 20 mA depending on input voltage Digital output Output type Maximum open circuit voltage Maximum on state saturation voltage Maximum on state current...

Page 184: ...gative3 Positive ____________________ 3Pin 1 is common return for both analog outputs and for the digital transistor output Pin 1 Pin 6 Relais output Common NC NO Pin 11 Pin 3 Pin 13 INFORMATION Relai...

Page 185: ...of occurrence is displayed and must be confirmed None Error output via current loop or digital output Only via Modbus a bit is set for external error error codes at current measurement On the GC IMS t...

Page 186: ...thority IAEA Source Type Tritium H3 Solid state bonded Activity Below the exemption limit of 1 GBq for tritium acc to Table B column 2 of Article 26 of the Directive 2013 59 EURATOM of December 5th 20...

Page 187: ...1 Sv h at a distance of 0 1 m from any accessible surface of the apperatus acc to Article 26 of the Directive 2013 59 EURATOM of December 5th 2013 Mounting Location and Type Fixed inside the device an...

Page 188: ...GC IMS User Manual 188 214 9 4 Technical drawing Internal Gasflow...

Page 189: ...Connector Type D Sub DA 15 female Used Pins Current output 1 Pin 9 Current output 2 Pin 2 Return Pin 1 INFORMATION Do not connect any other pins Current Loop Settings Values Min Max Default and Examp...

Page 190: ...egisters in Header Register Datatype Information 1 16bit unsigned Integer The amount of results that are available 2 16bit unsigned Integer A 16bit encoded error code For the possible errors see Secti...

Page 191: ...f your device The precision of this calculated value can be looked up in the corresponding calibration protocol for this substance Contains the two least significant bits n 1 Second part of the encode...

Page 192: ...mponent has not reached the designated value 3 8 The flow of one or more pressure controllers has not reached the designated value 4 16 Storage problems E g cannot write to the device 15 32768 Multipl...

Page 193: ...p contact the G A S service hotline Error message smb connection failed Description Samba Service Message Block SMB connection failed Action Check network cable network shares and IP address Repeat th...

Page 194: ...ption At program start no program was detected Action Create and select a program Repeat the procedure If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error message Drift gas flow too lo...

Page 195: ...clear the storage Repeat the procedure If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error message Hardware access failure Description Error when switching the drift voltage polarity A...

Page 196: ...sure that the USB Stick is FAT32 formatted Reformat the USB Stick Replace the USB Stick with a new one Repeat the procedure If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error message...

Page 197: ...USB Stick Replace the USB Stick with a new one Repeat the procedure If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Error message Load settings failed Description Setting data could not...

Page 198: ...ject Loop not filled Description Valve setting is set to position Inject and not to Fill loop Sample loop could not be filled Action Abort program and set valve to position Fill loop manually Error me...

Page 199: ...help contact the G A S service hotline Error message Can t read calibration gsd Description The import of the calibration gsd file failed The file was not found Action Ensure that the file calibration...

Page 200: ...ted temperature reduced pressure RIP shifted to higher drift times low temperatures elevated pressure RIP deformed gas quality out of specifications device needs to be flushed for some time flows not...

Page 201: ...ities gas quality out of specifications device is polluted run system cleaning Major impurities gas quality out of specifications device is polluted run system cleaning Elevated noise Contact G A S su...

Page 202: ...procedure Possible Cause Problem with the Firmware Action Restart the system If that still does not help contact the G A S service hotline Symtom Start procedure paused Possible Cause Hardwarecheck du...

Page 203: ...re set values cannot be achieved Possible Cause Hardware failure Action Contact the G A S service hotline Symtom No display of measurement values during monitoring Possible Cause Hardware failure Acti...

Page 204: ...r shorten the runtime recommended averaging 6 Symtom The measurement signals cannot mapped well Possible Cause Average setting is too high Action Decrease the Average setting recommended averaging 6 S...

Page 205: ...100 The pump device must be audible loud Turn the pumping power back to the working flow In addition the flow can be measured using a flowmeter at the sample inlet and outlet If that still does not he...

Page 206: ...er 9510 0000 Gas tube Kit GC IMS Driftgas Carriergas Adapter 2 m 3mm PFA Tubes with 3 mm Swagelok Connector 6 Pieces Bypass Adapter 1 piece Part number 8900 1094 Molecular sieve 200 ml with 1 8 connec...

Page 207: ...m Winding ID 80 mm Other column types only on request Part number 8103 1001 Teflon Ferrules for capillary column with ID 0 53 mm Connection 1 16 Hole 0 8mm T max 250 C Package size 10 Pieces Part num...

Page 208: ...plug Set 5 pieces Part number 1305 0013 Torx Tool Kit Torx Screwdriver 8 mm 1 piece Torx Screwdriver 10 mm 1 piece Part number 8001 1707 GC IMS Transport box Length 75 cm Height 30 cm Width 59 cm 1 p...

Page 209: ...00 000 000 Circular Gas Flow Unit with accessories Part number 8900 1104 Circular Gas Flow Unit exchange filterset Part number 4000 0930 Circular Gas Flow Unit pump Part number 4600 500 000 Nitrogen G...

Page 210: ...number 8204 1100 TD with accessories Part number 8205 0000 Laptop Computer different design including software for control and evaluation Part number 4000 2130 Luer Adapter 1 piece Part number 4000 2...

Page 211: ...t number 4000 0940 Sample pump 9 9 Corresponding G A S Documents and Tutorials INFORMATION GC IMS Quickstart Manual CGFU User Manual optional Airsense uTD Handbook optional TD GC IMS Additional Inform...

Page 212: ...GC IMS User Manual 212 214 Tutorials VOCal Manuals VOCal...

Page 213: ...erating Interface High Pressure Alarm Box 49 Figure 22 Operating Interface Spectra Window 50 Figure 23 Start Program 51 Figure 24 Recording Check Box 52 Figure 25 Recording Check Box 52 Figure 26 Oper...

Page 214: ...dow 83 Figure 55 Operating Interface System Transfer Window 84 Figure 56 Operating Interface System Modes Window 86 Figure 57 Operating Interface Trigger Mode Window 87 Figure 58 Operating Interface R...