Agilent Technologies 5975 Series Manual

Agilent Technologies
5975 Series
Mass Selective
Detectors
Hardware Installation

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Notices
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First edition, June 2005
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Contents
1 General Information
Introduction 8
Important Safety Warnings 10
Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages 10
Electrostatic discharge is a threat to MSD electronics 10
Many parts are dangerously hot 11
Hydrogen 11
Safety and Regulatory Certifications 13
Information 13
Symbols 14
Electromagnetic compatibility 15
Sound emission declaration for Germany 15
Cleaning 16
Recycling the Product 16
Customer Responsibilities 17
Before You Start 18
Other Documentation 19
2 Installation
Overview 22
Unpacking and Inspecting the Materials 23
Installing the GC 24
Connecting the Helium Lines to the GC 26
Configuring the GC 28

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Conditioning the Column 29
Preparing the MSD for Installation 30
Preparing the Vacuum System 31
Plumbing the Methane Line to the CI MSD Flow Module 34
Connecting the MSD and the GC 36
Installing the ChemStation PC 38
Verifying EI System Performance 39
Verify the tune performance 39
Verify the sensitivity performance 39
Switching from EI to CI Operating Mode 40
Verifying CI System Performance 41
Verify PCI performance 41
Verify NCI performance 41
Verifying High Mass CI System Performance 42
Familiarizing the Customer 43
3 Checklists
Installation Checklist 46
Verifying that site preparation is complete 46
Unpacking and inspecting the shipped materials 46
GC installation 47
MSD installation 48
MSD ChemStation PC installation 50
Performance verification 50
Instrument Log Book updated 52
Customer Familiarization Checklist 53
Topics not included in familiarization 53
Hardware overview 54
System operation 54

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MSD ChemStation software overview 54
MSD ChemStation software autotune descriptions 54
Methods 55
Data acquisition 55
Data analysis 55
Sequence 56
MSD ChemStation maintenance 56
EI instrument user maintenance 56
Troubleshooting (Diagnostics) 57
Tune charts 57
Additional support information 57

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5975 Series Mass Selective Detectors
Hardware Installation
Agilent Technologies
1
General Information
Introduction 8
Important Safety Warnings 10
Safety and Regulatory Certifications 13
Cleaning 16
Recycling the Product 16
Customer Responsibilities 17
Before You Start 18
Other Documentation 19
This section provides information on how to identify specifically what type of
MSD you are working with as well as how to properly clean and dispose of the
instrument. Also included in this section are the “Important Safety Warnings”
which list critical safety precautions for all users.

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1General Information
Introduction
This document provides installation instructions for the Agilent Technologies
5975 Series Mass Selective Detector (MSD). Installation must be performed by
an Agilent Technologies service representative.
The Agilent Technologies 5975 Series Mass Selective Detectors (MSDs) are
turbo pump MSDs.
The 5975 Series MSD system consists of:
•5975 Series MSD
•Optional G3397A High Vacuum Gauge controller (required for CI operation)
•Gas Chromatograph
6890 Series GC, with options for MSD use
7683 Automatic Liquid Sampler (optional)
•Computer and MSD ChemStation software
Refer to your MSD ChemStation documentation for additional information
Table 1 lists possible configurations for the 5975 Series MSD. Figure 1
identifies many of the common parts.

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Table 1 Possible configurations
G3171A G3172A G3174A
High vacuum pump Standard turbo
pump
Performance turbo
pump
Performance turbo
pump
CI No No PCI/NCI
G3397A High vacuum gauge
controller
Recommended Recommended Required
DIP compatible (3rd party) Yes Ye s Yes
Figure 1 5975 Series MSD system
6890 Series
Gas Chromatograph
5975 Series
MSD
Automatic Liquid
Sampler (ALS)
injector
5975 Series MSD LCP
View window

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Important Safety Warnings
Before moving on, there are several important safety notices that you should
always keep in mind when using the 5975 Series MSD.
Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages
If the MSD is connected to a power source, even if the power switch is off,
potentially dangerous voltages exist on the wiring between the MSD power
cord and the AC power supply, the AC power supply itself, and the wiring from
the AC power supply to the power switch.
With the power switch on, potentially dangerous voltages also exist on:
•All electronics boards in the instrument.
•The internal wires and cables connected to these boards.
•The wires for any heater (oven, detector, inlet, or valve box).
Electrostatic discharge is a threat to MSD electronics
The printed circuit (PC) boards in the MSD can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge. Do not touch any of the boards unless it is absolutely necessary. If
you must handle them, wear a grounded wrist strap and take other antistatic
precautions. Wear a grounded wrist strap any time you must remove the MSD
right side cover.
WARNING All these parts are shielded by covers. With the covers in place, it should be difficult
to accidentally make contact with dangerous voltages. Unless specifically
instructed to, never remove a cover unless the detector, inlet, or oven are turned off.
WARNING If the power cord insulation is frayed or worn, the cord must be replaced. Contact
your Agilent service representative.

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Many parts are dangerously hot
Many parts of the MSD operate at temperatures high enough to cause serious
burns. These parts include but are not limited to:
•The inlets
•The oven and its contents
•The detectors
•The column nuts attaching the column to an inlet or detector
•The valve box
You should always cool these areas of the MSD to room temperature before
working on them. They will cool faster if you first set the temperature of the
heated zone to room temperature. Turn the zone off after it has reached the
setpoint. If you must perform maintenance on hot parts, use a wrench and
wear gloves. Whenever possible, cool the part of the instrument that you will
be maintaining before you begin working on it.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen gas may be used as carrier gas, and/or as fuel for the FID. When
mixed with air, hydrogen can form explosive mixtures.
WARNING Be careful when working behind the instrument. During cool-down cycles, the MSD
emits hot exhaust which can cause burns.
WARNING The insulation around the inlets, detectors, valve box, and the insulation cups is
made of refractory ceramic fibers. To avoid inhaling fiber particles, we recommend
the following safety procedures: ventilate your work area; wear long sleeves,
gloves, safety glasses, and a disposable dust/mist respirator; dispose of insulation
in a sealed plastic bag; wash your hands with mild soap and cold water after
handling the insulation.

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When using hydrogen gas, check the system for leaks to prevent possible fire
and explosion hazards based on local Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
requirements. Always check for leaks after changing a tank or servicing the
gas lines. Always make sure the vent line is vented into a fume hood.
WARNING When using hydrogen (H2) as the carrier gas or fuel gas, be aware that hydrogen
gas can flow into the oven and create an explosion hazard. Therefore, be sure that
the supply is off until all connections are made, and ensure that the inlet and
detector column fittings are either connected to a column or capped at all times
when hydrogen gas is supplied to the instrument.
Hydrogen is flammable. Leaks, when confined in an enclosed space, may create a
fire or explosion hazard. In any application using hydrogen, leak test all
connections, lines, and valves before operating the instrument. Always turn off the
hydrogen supply at its source before working on the instrument.
WARNING The MSD cannot detect leaks in inlet and/or detector gas streams. For this reason,
it is vital that column fittings should always be either connected to a column, or
have a cap or plug installed.

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Safety and Regulatory Certifications
The 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector conforms to the following safety
standards:
•Canadian Standards Association (CSA): CAN/CSA—C22.2 No. 61010–1–04
•CSA/Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL): UL 61010–1
•International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC): 61010–1
•EuroNorm (EN): 61010–1
The 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector conforms to the following regulations
on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI):
•CISPR 11/EN 55011: Group 1, Class A
•IEC/EN 61326
•AUS/NZ
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est
conforme a la norme NMB—001 du Canada.
The 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector is designed and manufactured under
a quality system registered to ISO 9001.
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The Agilent Technologies 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector meets the
following IEC (International Electro-technical Commission) classifications:
Equipment Class I, Laboratory Equipment Installation Category II, Pollution
Degree 2.
This unit has been designed and tested in accordance with recognized safety
standards and is designed for use indoors. If the instrument is used in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
instrument may be impaired. Whenever the safety protection of the 5975
Series Mass Selective Detector has been compromised, disconnect the unit
from all power sources and secure the unit against unintended operation.

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Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Substituting parts or
performing any unauthorized modification to the instrument may result in a
safety hazard.
Symbols
Warnings in the manual or on the instrument must be observed during all
phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply
with these precautions violates safety standards of design and the intended
use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
See accompanying instructions for more
information.
Indicates a hot surface.
Indicates hazardous voltages.
Indicates earth (ground) terminal.
Indicates explosion hazard.
Indicates radioactivity hazard.
Indicates electrostatic discharge hazard.
Indicates that you must not discard this
electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste.

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Electromagnetic compatibility
This device complies with the requirements of CISPR 11. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try one or more of the following measures:
1Relocate the radio or antenna.
2Move the device away from the radio or television.
3Plug the device into a different electrical outlet, so that the device and the
radio or television are on separate electrical circuits.
4Make sure that all peripheral devices are also certified.
5Make sure that appropriate cables are used to connect the device to
peripheral equipment.
6Consult your equipment dealer, Agilent Technologies, or an experienced
technician for assistance.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Sound emission declaration for Germany
Sound pressure
Sound pressure Lp <70 dB am according to EN 27779:1991.
Schalldruckpegel
Schalldruckpegel LP <70 dB am nach EN 27779:1991.

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Cleaning
To clean the unit, disconnect the power and wipe down with a damp, lint-free
cloth.
Recycling the Product
For recycling, contact your local Agilent sales office.

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Customer Responsibilities
The following are not included in the standard installation. They are the
responsibility of the customer, unless previous arrangements have been made
between the customer and the Agilent Technologies Customer Service
Organization.
•Preparation of all site facilities including the provision of adequate space,
supporting bench, and power to match the unit(s) purchased. See the 5975
Series MSD Site Preparation Guide for details
•Operating supplies: high-purity carrier and reagent gas(es), syringes,
pipettes, vials, and solvents. See the 5975 Series MSD Site Preparation
Guide for details
•Installation and testing of additional detectors on the 6890 Series GC
•Training for programs not specifically listed in this document
•Tests of customer-supplied samples, equipment, and/or method
development
•Any tasks not described in this manual
In addition, the customer is required to:
•Provide someone to help lift the GC and MSD onto the bench
•Have the primary user and, if possible, all other users of the MSD present
during installation to receive familiarization instruction from the Agilent
Technologies service representative

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Before You Start
Verify that all the conditions specified in the 5975 Series MSD Site
Preparation Guide have been met:
•Adequate space is available for the MSD system
•Suitable supporting bench
•Adequate electrical power is available at the correct voltages and
frequencies
•Environmental control systems are adequate
•Adequate preparations for safe exhaust venting
•Supplies necessary for instrument operation are available, including
solvents, helium carrier gas, and methane reagent gas (for CI MSDs)
•Computer supplies, including diskettes and printer paper
•Conveniently located telephone
Lifting the GC and MSD will require the assistance of another person to
prevent injury.
NOTE Installation and verification will only be performed using helium carrier gas.
Product Weight, kg Weight, lb
5975 Series MSD
G3171A Standard turbo pump 39 85
G3172A Performance turbo pump 41 90
G3174A CI High Mass performance turbo
pump
46 100
6890 Series GC 50 110

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Other Documentation
Additional information is contained in the following documentation:
•5975 Series Mass Selective Detector Hardware Manuals, which are located
on the 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector User Information CD-ROM
•5975 Series Mass Selective Detector Site Preparation Guide
•6890 Series GC manuals
•GC automatic liquid sampler documentation
•GC accessories documentation
•Agilent MSD ChemStation software manuals and online help
•The sensitivity specifications for your instrument, Agilent publication
5988-9991EN
•For updated information, see the Agilent Technologies Web site at
http://www.agilent.com/chem

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