Agilent Technologies 4890 User manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent 4890, 5890, 6890
Gas Chromatograph
Rotary Valves
Installation Guide

2Installing Rotary Valves
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First edition, April 2002
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Agilent Technologies
Installing Rotary Valves
These instructions describe how to use the hardware kits to
install a new valve in your Agilent Technologies’ 4890, 5890, or
6890 series Gas Chromatograph (GC).
Table 1 Parts supplied
Description
Kit G2739A
(Liquid sample)
Kit G2740A
(Gas sample)
Metering valve 1/16-inch 1
Screw, M3 x 8 mm 2 1
Screw, M3 x 30 mm, chrome-plated 2 1
Label 1 1
Screw, thread-cutting 4
Screw, M4 x 12 mm, Torx™ T-20 4
Fitting, column bulkhead 1 4
Nut, 5/16-inch 1 4
Restrictor bracket 1
1/16-inch SS tube, 102 mm long 1 1
1/16-inch SS tube, 203 mm long 1
1/16-inch SS tube, 360 mm long 1 2
1/16-inch SS tube, 400 mm long 1 1
1/16-inch SS tube, 560 mm long 1 5
1/8-inch nut and ferrule set 1 1
Filter union, reducing 1
Reducer/restrictor, SS 1
Actuator limiter, 36 degrees 0 1
Installation sheet (this document) 1 1

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Part Identification
Figure 1 Kit G2739A, Liquid Sample Valve
Figure 2 Kit G2740A, Gas Sample Valve
Tubing
Nut and ferrule set
Screws
Restrictor bracket
Metering valve
Nut
Tubing
Reducer/restrictor
Nut and ferrule set
Actuator
Screws
Filter
C
olumn bulkhead fittings
Nuts
limiter
union

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If you purchased a heated valve box (19238A/B, G1580A, or
G1581A), or a side mount kit (G2748A or G2749A), install it
before installing your valve.
To install a valve in a heated valve box, see page 3.
To install a valve on a side mount bracket, see page 8.
Tools needed
Torx T-10 and T-20 drivers
Flat blade screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers
3 mm hex key wrench
Installing a valve in a heated valve box
1If the detector top cover is installed, remove it.
2Remove the upper valve box. Remove the two mounting
screws using a T–20 Torx screwdriver and lift off the upper
valve box. Set it aside.
WARNING Do not install a liquid sampling valve (LSV) in the valve box if you
plan to heat the box above 75°C. Heating an LSV over 75°C can cause
a leak and subsequent explosion. Liquid sampling valves should be
mounted in the side location to avoid potential explosions.
The oven, inlet, detector, and valve box may be very hot. Before
proceeding, turn off the oven and all other heated zones and let them
cool down.
Harmful gases may be present. Hydrogen (if used) can present an
explosion hazard. Before proceeding, turn off all supply gases at
their sources.
Shock hazard. Before proceeding, turn off the GC and disconnect the
power cord.

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Figure 3 Opening the valve box
3Remove the heater block mounting screw in the lower valve
box.
Figure 4 Removing the heater block screw
4Place the valve in the desired position in the valve box. The
valve rotor index pin of a 6–port valve points toward the
Mounting screws
Upper valve box
Heater/sensor wires
Lower valve box
Valve 4
Valve 1
Valve 2
Valve 3 Remove the screw in
the heater block at the
position where you
will install the valve.

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back of the GC if installed correctly. This is the ON position.
Tighten the two screws with a Torx T-10 screwdriver. If this
is the last valve to be installed in the heated zone, make sure
the screws that secure the heater block to the lower valve box
are tight.
Figure 5 Installing the valve
5Use needle-nosed pliers to move the valve rotor index pin of
the valve counterclockwise until the pin touches the valve
stop (OFF position).
Figure 6 Index pin and stops
Tighten these screws
Valve stop OFF position
Valve rotor index pin

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6Use the tubing and fittings in the hardware installation kit to
plumb the valves. See “Common valve configurations" on
page 11.
Reinstall the upper valve box
1Verify that all valve rotors are in the full counterclockwise
position.
2For each actuator, loosen the link arm lockscrew in the barrel
of the shaft that links the valve and actuator about 1/4 turn.
You may have to apply significant pressure.
Figure 7 Loosening the lockscrew
3For each actuator, use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the
actuator coupling/shaft assembly counterclockwise until
snug.
Figure 8 Setting the coupling shaft
Hex key wrench
Turn counterclockwise

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4Locate the two half–moon cutouts at the bottom back of the
upper valve box. Place the upper box on top of the lower
valve assembly, routing the heater/sensor wires through the
cutouts. Secure with two T-20 Torx screws.
5For each actuator, push the coupling/shaft assembly
downward with a flat blade screwdriver until the slot on the
coupling engages the valve rotor index pin.
If the coupling and valve do not engage, check that both are
fully counterclockwise and try again. If necessary, turn the
shaft slightly to engage the coupling.
6Continue to turn the shaft counterclockwise until snug, to
ensure that the valve and actuator are both in the OFF
position.
Figure 9 Turning the valve OFF
7Tighten the link arm lockscrew firmly.
Turn counterclockwise

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Installing a valve on a side mount bracket
1Secure the clamp ring to the side mount bracket with two
Torx T-20 screws.
Figure 10 Attaching the clamp ring
WARNING The oven, inlet, and detector may be very hot. Before proceeding,
turn off the oven and all other heated zones and let them cool down.
Harmful gases may be present. Hydrogen (if used) can present an
explosion hazard. Before proceeding, turn off all supply gases at
their sources.
Shock hazard. Before proceeding, turn off the GC and disconnect the
power cord.
Mounting screws
Set screw
Clamp ring
Valve
Actuator
Side mount bracket

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2With a flat blade screwdriver, turn the actuator
coupling/shaft assembly counterclockwise until snug.
Figure 11 Setting the coupling shaft
3Use needle–nosed pliers to move the valve rotor index pin of
the valve counterclockwise until the pin touches the valve
stop (Off position).
Figure 12 Index pin and stops
4Use the tubing and fittings in the hardware installation kit to
plumb the valves. See “Common valve configurations" on
page 11.
5Loosen the clamp ring set screw and insert the valve through
the clamp ring and the bracket. Orient the valve so that the
valve rotor index pin mates with the actuator. Tighten the
clamp ring set screw.
Turn counterclockwise
Valve stop OFF position
Valve rotor index pin

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Restoring the GC to operating condition
1If the electronics side or top cover was removed to install an
actuator and solenoid, reinstall it now.
2Plug in the power cord and turn on the GC.
3Configure the valves. See your GC Operating Manual if you
need help.
4Connect the solenoid air line to a source of clean, dry air at
55 psi.
If your detector also uses air, pulses in a shared air line may
affect it. The solenoid air supply should be separate from the
detector air supply.
5Turn on the air supply to the solenoid valves.
6Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn each installed valve ON
and OFF. Ensure that each valve is physically in the OFF
position as described on page 5.
7Use the 3 mm hex key wrench to tighten the link arm
lockscrew by rotating it clockwise until very tight.
Figure 13 Tightening the link arm lockscrew
8If it was removed, reinstall the detector cover.
Hex key wrench

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Common valve configurations
1The next several pages show some commonly used valve
configurations.
Figure 14 Legend
Arrows indicate the
direction of flow.
Loops have a
specified volume
Jumper volume is
not specified.
Adjustable Restrictor valves
are used to adjust the pressure
drop (e.g., to balance flow)
Fixed (non-adjustable) restrictors
Union
Fitting
Column

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Valve plumbing tips
•Use bulkhead fittings with attached tubing for column
connections. Mount the fitting, pointing down, on the left or
right nut plate and secure with a retaining nut. Connect the
free end of the tubing to the valve.
•The best way to cut narrow tubing is with a tubing cutter
designed for this task. If some other cutter is used, check:
•The tubing bore is not restricted at the cut end
•The cut is at right angles to the tubing
•There are no burrs that might interfere with connections.
•Avoid kinks in the tubing.
Carrier
Column
or
2nd Valve
Loop
In
Out
Sample
OFF
(Load)
ON
(Inject)
Gas sampling valve

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Column 1
Column 2
Carrier
Adjustable restrictor valve
OFF
Detector
or valve
Column 1
Column 2
ON
Column isolation*
*Temperature limited to 235 °C by micrometering needle valves
Stream 1 ln
Vent
Stream 2 ln
to GSV
Sample in
OFF ON
Two stream selection (requires gas sampling)

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Column
Carrier
Detector
OFF ON
Precolumn
1st Carrier
2nd Carrier
Vent
Detector
Column
OFF ON
Backflush to detector
Backflush a precolumn to vent

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Column 1
From flow controller,
Inj. Port or GSV
Column 2
OFF ON
Column selection (unused column isolated)
Column 1
Carrier
Detector
Column 2
OFF
Carrier
ON
Sequence reverse

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Column 1
Carrier Detector
Column 2
OFF ON
Sequence reverse with backflush of column 1

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Column
Detector
or 2nd Valve
1st Carrier Precolumn
Vent
In
Loop
2nd Carrier
OFF ON
Sample
Out
Gas sampling with backflush of precolumn to vent

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Column
Carrier
Out
Sample
In
Loop OFF ON
Detector
or 2nd
valve
Gas sampling with backflush to detector
Out
In
Sample 2
Carrier
Loop 2
Out
In
Sample 1
Loop 1
Detector
or 2nd Valve
OFF ON
Gas sampling of alternate streams