Agilent Technologies 7697A Installation manual

Agilent Technologies
Agilent 7697A
Headspace Sampler
Installation and First Startup

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Contents
1 Installation
Before You Begin 6
Tools required for installation 6
Personnel needed for installation 6
Parts supplied with the instrument 7
Verify site preparation 8
Prepare the GC and data system 8
Determine how you will connect the headspace sampler to the GC 9
Install the GC consumables needed for HS checkout 13
Inspecting the Headspace Sampler 14
Place the Headspace Sampler on the Bench 15
Install the Configuration Plug 17
Verify the available power configuration 17
Install the configuration plug 18
Install the Vial Tray (111 Vial Model Only) 21
Connect Cabling 26
Cabling diagrams for Agilent GCs 27
Other systems 28
Connect Gas Supplies 30
Connect the vial pressurization gas 31
Connect the carrier gas (using GC inlet carrier control) 32
Connect the Transfer Line to the GC 35
Install the transfer line to the Headspace 36
Attach the transfer line to a GC inlet 45
Install the transfer line support bracket 47
Turn On the Headspace Sampler 49
Set the IP Address 50
To set the LAN address at the keyboard 50
To use a DHCP server 50
Configure the Headspace Sampler 51

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2 First Startup
Tools and Materials Required 54
Load the Checkout Method in the HS 55
Make the First Connection 57
Set the Checkout Method Parameters 58
If using an Agilent data system 58
Checkout method GC parameters 58
Prepare the Checkout Sample 61
Run the Checkout Sample 62
Compare Results 64
Prepare for Your Method (Optional) 67
A Making Swagelok Connections
Making Swagelok Connections 70
Using a Swagelok Tee 73

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Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler
Installation and First Startup
Agilent Technologies
1
Installation
Before You Begin 6
Inspecting the Headspace Sampler 14
Place the Headspace Sampler on the Bench 15
Install the Configuration Plug 17
Install the Vial Tray (111 Vial Model Only) 21
Connect Cabling 26
Connect Gas Supplies 30
Connect the Transfer Line to the GC 35
Turn On the Headspace Sampler 49
Set the IP Address 50
Configure the Headspace Sampler 51
This guide describes how to install the Agilent 7697A
Headspace Sampler (HS). This guide assumes that the GC is
installed, configured, and operating properly, along with any
associated data system.
This chapter describes the installation steps to unpack and
install the instrument. The next chapter describes how to
start up the HS for the first time and verify it is operating
properly.

6Installation and First Startup
1Installation
Before You Begin
Before installing the headspace sampler (HS), review the
information below.
Tools required for installation
The following tools and parts are needed for installation.
The other necessary parts and tools are supplied with the
new instrument.
Personnel needed for installation
The instrument is heavy. When lifting or moving the
instrument, two persons are required.
Table 1 Tools and parts for installation
Tool Agilent part number Use
Required
Torx T-20 driver 5182-3465 Transfer line installation
Open-end wrenches:
•7/16-inch (2)
•5/16-inch
8710-0972
8710-0510
Swagelok fittings for gas connections, sample loop,
and transfer line
Tubing cutter 8710-1709 Cut 1/8-inch gas supply plumbing
Precision tubing cutter 5190-1442 Cut 1/16-inch stainless steel tubing
Included
1/4-in. x 3/16-in. wrench 8710-2618 Transfer line installation
Column cutting wafer 5181-7487 Transfer line installation

Installation 1
Installation and First Startup 7
Parts supplied with the instrument
The headspace sampler ships with consumables and
hardware sufficient for typical installation and checkout. See
Table 2 below.
Table 2 Parts supplied with the headspace sampler
Description Part number Quantity Use
Wrench, open end 3/16-in. x 1/4-in. 8710-2618 1 Transfer line connection.
LAN cable 8121-0940 1 Communications.
Cable, APG remote, 9M/9M G1530-60930 1 Communications.
Flat bottom headspace vials, 20 mL, 100/pk 5182-0837 1 Checkout.
Crimp cap, headspace, Al, PTFE/Si septum,
20 mm, 100/pk
5183-4477 Checkout.
Ergonomic manual crimper for 20 mm caps 5040-4669 Checkout.
Leak Test Kit G4556-67010 1
Vial Pressurization Connection Kit
Tubing, post-drawn, 1650 mm 1530-2239 1 Connect HS Vial Pressure fitting to the gas
supply.
Nut, stainless steel, for 1/16-in. tubing 0100-0053 1 Connect the 1/16-in. end of the post-drawn
tubing to the HS Vial Pressure fitting.
Ferrule set, stainless steel, for 1/16-in. tubing 0100-1490 1
Nut and ferrule set, 1/8-in. Swagelok,
stainless steel
5181-7482 1 Connect the 1/8-in. end of the tubing to the
gas supply.
Transfer Line Connection Kit
Fused silica, deactivated, .530 mm id x 5 m
long
160-2535-5 1 Transfer line.
Fitting, internal reducer, 1/16-in. to 1/32-in. 0100-2594 1 Transfer line connection.
Ferrule, polyamide graphite 1/32-in. 0100-2595 1 Transfer line connection.
Transfer line support assembly G3504-60620 1 Support transfer line at GC inlet. Consists of
bracket, clamp, and knurled thumbscrew.
Tubing, post-drawn, 1650 mm 1530-2239 1 Connect HS Carrier fitting to the gas supply
from the GC inlet flow module.
Union SS 1/16-inch tubing 0100-0124 1 Connect the 1/16-in. end of the post-drawn
tubing to the open end of the GC inlet carrier
line.
Column cutting wafer 5181-7487 1 Trim fused silica transfer line.

8Installation and First Startup
1Installation
Verify site preparation
Verify that the site has been prepared according to the site
preparation manual. Sufficient bench space, power supply
receptacles, supplies, gases, traps, required accessories, and
so forth must be available.
Prepare the GC and data system
If not already installed, install the gas chromatograph and
verify its performance before beginning HS installation.
•Install the GC.
•Install the data system.
•Verify GC and data system performance.
•Cool all heated zones in the GC to safe handling
temperatures, especially the column oven and the inlet.
HS installation requires carrier gas flow interruption,
which can damage a hot column. HS installation requires
contact with the GC inlet, which can be hot enough to
cause burns.
•If you purchased the add- on HS control software, install
it after installing the data system.
Cap, 1/16-in., stainless steel 0100-0050 1 Cap the cut end of the SSL or MMI inlet
carrier tubing.
Nut and ferrule set, 1/8-in. Swagelok,
stainless steel
5181-7482 1 Connect the 1/8-in. end of the post-drawn
tubing to the HS.
Nut, stainless steel, for 1/16-in. tubing 0100-0053 1 Cap the cut end of the SSL or MMI inlet
carrier tubing.
Ferrule set, stainless steel, for 1/16-in. tubing 0100-1490 1
Septum retainer nut for transfer line G3452-60835 1 Support transfer line on GC SSL or MMI inlet
Liner, Direct Connect, 2 mm ID, deactivated 5181-8818 1 GC SSL or MM inlet liner for checkout.
O-Ring, 2-010, Fluoroelastomer, 10/pk 5188-5365 1 GC SSL or MM inlet liner O-ring.
Septa, 11 mm low bleed, 5/pk 5182-3413 1 GC SSL or MM inlet septum (for checkout).
Table 2 Parts supplied with the headspace sampler (continued)
Description Part number Quantity Use

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Installation and First Startup 9
Determine how you will connect the headspace sampler to the GC
How you connect the headspace sampler to the GC depends
on:
•The GC model
•The GC inlet type
•Optional HS accessories
•Whether or not you need to also use this same GC inlet
for other injection types (ALS or manual, for example)
See Table 3. Determine the connection best suited to your
hardware and needs.
Table 3 Supported headspace sampler–GC connections and control modes
Inlet type GC models Connection type Supports HS
carrier mode(s)
Comments
Recommended configurations
Split/
splitless,
Multimode
7890, 7820,
6890, 6850,
5975T
Transfer line through
septum head
•GC controls
carrier flow
•GC + HS
(additive)*
•Standard configuration.
•Can be disconnected to support
autosampler or manual injection.
•With GC control of carrier flow, HS must be
On for non-HS injections.
•Supports frequent column changes.
Optional hardware:
•G4562A Carrier Gas EPC Module
Accessory.
•G3521A 7890A S/SL MMI Weldment for
Headspace (7890A, 5975T only).
* Requires G4562A Carrier Gas EPC Module Accessory

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1Installation
Split/
splitless,
Multimode
7890 G3520A Transfer Line
Interface Accessory
GC controls carrier
flow
•Allows alternating HS and ALS usage,
without hardware changes.
•Transfer line bypasses septum, reducing
cross-contamination between runs.
•Design reduces cold spots, improves
performance for samples with analytes
such as high weight alkenes (C40).
•Best performance for widest range of
analyses.
•Supports frequent column changes.
•Reduces potential for leaks.
•With GC control of carrier flow, HS must be
On for non-HS injections.
Required hardware:
•G3520A Transfer Line Interface Accessory.
•1/16-inch stainless steel tubing.
Optional hardware:
•G4562A Carrier Gas EPC Module
Accessory.
Volatiles
interface
7890, 6890 Transfer line direct to
volatiles interface
GC controls carrier
flow
•No support for additive flow.
•High sensitivity.
•Allows small volume injections.
•Most inert choice.
•Not recommended for frequent column
changes.
•Does not support ALS or manual injections.
Required hardware:
•Strain relief adapter.
Optional configurations
Split/
splitless,
Multimode
7890, 7820,
6890, 6850,
5975T
Transfer line through
septum head
•HS controls
carrier flow*
•GC + HS
(additive)*
•Can be disconnected to support
autosampler or manual injection.
•Carrier flow control not as robust as control
available using GC.
Required hardware:
•G4562A Carrier Gas EPC Module
Accessory.
Table 3 Supported headspace sampler–GC connections and control modes (continued)
Inlet type GC models Connection type Supports HS
carrier mode(s)
Comments
* Requires G4562A Carrier Gas EPC Module Accessory