GL Sciences PHASER User manual

PHASER Olfactory GC Port
User’s Guide
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PHASER User’s Guide
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Disclaimer & Copyright
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Disclaimer
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Revision History
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Revision History
Document Number: G800002
Date
Issue
Description
17-02-2012
1.0
Initial issue
18-10-2012
1.1
Chapters 7.3 –7.7 revised
07-02-2014
1.2
CE Declaration of Conformity and company name changed
09-01-2015
1.3
Company name change and some installation part added extra
information
14-02-2017
2.0
Chapters 2, 6, 7, 11 and 12 are revised

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Warranty Information
GL Sciences provides the following warranty for this instrument.
1. Period:
One year from the date of shipment or six months after repair.
2. Terms:
GL Sciences will provide free replacement parts for, or repair free of charge, any instrument that fails
during the warranty period. The warranty covers manufacturing defects only.
3. Exclusions:
GL Sciences does not guarantee that the operation of this product will be uninterrupted or error-
free. GL Sciences is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the
instructions intended for this instrument. The warranty does not apply to consumable parts and
does not extend to any product, which was damaged or lost as a result of:
1) accident, misuse, contamination, improper or inadequate maintenance or other external
causes;
2) operation outside the usage parameters stated in the user documentation that shipped with
the product;
3) improper site preparation or maintenance;
4) loss or damage in transit;
5) modification or service by anyone other than GL Sciences or an GL Sciences authorized
representative;
4. Limitation of Liability:
The liability of GL Sciences (or its appointed representative) is limited to the cost of repair and/or
replacement of the product under warranty only. In no event, will GL Sciences be liable for any
damages caused by the product or the failure of the product or perform, including any lost profits or
savings, business interruption, loss of use or any other commercial or economic loss of any kind, or
special, incremental, or consequential damages. GL Sciences is not liable for any claim made by a
third party or made by you for the third party. This limitation of liability applies whether damages
are sought, or a claim made, under this warranty or as a tort claim (including negligence and strict
product liability), a contract claim or any other claim. This limitation in liability cannot be waivered
or amended by any person.
Replacement Part Availability
Replacement parts for this instrument will be available for period of seven (7) years after the
discontinuation of the product. Beyond this period such parts may not be available.

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Contents
1. Precautions and Warnings ...........................................................................................................1
1.1 General Precautions and Warnings...........................................................................1
1.2 Installation Precautions and Warnings .....................................................................1
1.3 Operation Precautions and Warnings.......................................................................2
1.4 Warnings Signs ..........................................................................................................4
2. System Overview.......................................................................................................................2.1
2.1 Hardware................................................................................................................2.1
2.2 Split Manager Software..........................................................................................2.1
2.3 PHASER Features....................................................................................................2.2
3. Unpacking ................................................................................................................................3.1
4. Hardware ................................................................................................................................4.1
4.1 PHASER Controller Front Panel ..............................................................................4.1
4.2 PHASER Controller Rear Panel ...............................................................................4.3
4.3 PHASER Transfer Line.............................................................................................4.5
5. Installation Requirements.........................................................................................................5.1
6. Pre-Installation..........................................................................................................................6.1
6.1 Installing Stabilizers................................................................................................6.1
6.2 Installing Transfer Line Side Covers .......................................................................6.3
6.3 Gas Chromatograph Compatibility.........................................................................6.4
6.4 Carrier Gas Supply and Piping ................................................................................6.5
7. Transfer Line Installation...........................................................................................................7.1
7.1 Securing GC Holder ................................................................................................7.1
7.2 Adjusting Transfer Line Position.............................................................................7.2
7.3 Using Arm Stand.....................................................................................................7.4
7.4 Using Transfer Line Clamp (optional).....................................................................7.6
7.5 Installation on Agilent 6890/7890..........................................................................7.7
7.5.1 Left Hand Side Installation .....................................................................................7.7
7.5.2 Installation on Top of GC........................................................................................7.8
7.6 Installation on Shimadzu GC-2010.........................................................................7.9
7.7 Installation on Shimadzu GC-17A.........................................................................7.10
7.7.1 Version 1 Installation: Left Side............................................................................7.11
7.7.2 Version 2 or 3 Installation: Left Side ....................................................................7.12
7.7.3 Version 2 or 3 Installation: GC Top......................................................................7.14
8. Splitter Installation....................................................................................................................8.1
9. Preparation ...............................................................................................................................9.1
9.1 Preparing Bubbling Bottle......................................................................................9.1
9.2 Adjusting Auxiliary Gas Flow..................................................................................9.2
9.3 Preparing Transfer Line..........................................................................................9.2
9.4 Setting Transfer Line Temperature ........................................................................9.3
10. Operating Temperature Control Unit .....................................................................................10.1
10.1 Multifunctional Display........................................................................................10.1
10.2 Reading Display....................................................................................................10.2
10.3 Setting Up Temperature.......................................................................................10.2
11. Split Manager Software ..........................................................................................................11.1
11.1 Functions..............................................................................................................11.1
11.2 Software Installation............................................................................................11.1

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11.3 Software Screen Description................................................................................11.2
11.4 Software Operation..............................................................................................11.6
11.4.1 Split Ratio and Capillary Tube Length Calculations..............................................11.6
12. Nose Guard .............................................................................................................................12.1
13. Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................13.1
14. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................14.1
15. Utility Specifications................................................................................................................15.1
15.1 PHASER Hardware................................................................................................15.1
15.2 Split Manager Software........................................................................................15.1
16. Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................16.1
17. PHASER Options ......................................................................................................................17.1
18. PHASER Spare Parts.................................................................................................................18.1

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1. Precautions and Warnings
This section explains the warnings and cautions that should be observed when installing or operating
PHASER.
Safety information is covered at relevant points throughout the manual. Please read this manual in
its entirety before installing or operating the instrument. Should any point remain unclear, contact
your supplier for assistance before proceeding.
NOTE:
Warnings, precautions and other items of interest are indicated by the following
conventions:
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in moderate to serious injury or possibly death.
CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in minor injury or equipment damage.
ATTENTION! Indicates that incorrect operation can result in damage to the
instrument or adversely affect performance.
NOTE! Emphasizes additional information that is provided to ensure proper
use of this instrument.
1.1 General Precautions and Warnings
Use PHASER for specified types of analyses only.
Follow the procedures as written in this manual.
Do not modify or disassemble instrument without an express approval of GL Sciences B.V.
or its authorized representative as this may compromise safety.
1.2 Installation Precautions and Warnings
PHASER is designed for installation and use in a laboratory environment by suitably trained personnel.
All relevant safety aspects should be assessed in accordance with the local regulations before installing
and commissioning the instrument.
An GL Sciences representative must perform instrument installation and configuration. To
prevent potential injuries, contact an GL Sciences representative if the instrument must be
moved after installation.

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PHASER is intended for use in appropriately equipped analytical laboratories. Solvents used
for analysis are flammable and toxic. Install the instrument in a very well ventilated room.
Provisions must be made for the storage of solvents in flame-proof cabinets and personnel
must wear protective clothing and eye protection at all times.
PHASER cannot be used on the GC where hydrogen (H2) is employed as a carrier gas.
The PHASER controller must be powered from an earthed (grounded) mains outlet.
Power Requirements: AC Single Phase 220-240V, Frequency 50/60 Hz
Maximum power consumption: 230 VA
Both the PHASER controller and the host GC must be disconnected from the mains power
outlet until installation of the equipment is completed.
The PHASER controller power switch is located at the rear of the instrument. Leave enough
space behind the controller to ensure unrestricted access to the power switch.
Do not use power cords others than those supplied with the instrument as this may cause
fire or electric shock.
Ambient Conditions: Temperature range: 18 - 40C
Humidity: 40 - 70%
1.3 Operation Precautions and Warnings
Warnings:
There are potentially hazardous voltages present inside the PHASER control unit. To prevent
injuries and instrument damage, do not disassemble or modify it, or perform internal repairs.
When working with capillary column, it is important to wear the necessary protective
glasses to shield eyes from injury if the column breaks or shatters on impact.
The instrument is not explosion-proof. Do not use it in the vicinity of volatile solvents as
solvent vapor can ignite. If such a situation is unavoidable, ensure adequate ventilation in
the area during usage.
This instrument delivers GC injected compounds for direct absorption into the human body
through the nose. The use of dangerous compounds can result in serious injury. Carefully
check the safety aspects of the sample composition before using the instrument.
To prevent the risk of poisoning or death, do not use any liquid in the bubbling bottle other
than clean water. Always make sure the bubbling bottle is clean when using it. Always
clean the bubbling bottle after use.

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Cautions:
Do not place the instrument near any flammable materials or potential fire source.
Do not supply air to the bubbling bottle suddenly or at a flow rate greater than 50ml/min,
as the bubbling bottle might break or the water might shoot out.
To prevent burns, do not arrange piping and other parts while the gas chromatograph oven
is hot. Wait until the oven temperature is below 50C.
To prevent burns, do not touch or adjust the PHASER transfer line while it is hot. Wait until
the line temperature is below 50C.
To prevent nose burns, do not use the instrument with the nose cone detached. In some
situations, the attached Y-type cone can also not guaranty completely safe operation
without burns. Use R-type nose cone to prevent burns.
To prevent injury, do not force the nose cone when attaching or detaching it. The cone may
breaks or shatter on impact.
The smallest radius to which the PHASER transfer line can be bent is 100 mm. Do not
excessively bend or twist the transfer line as this can cause the heater line to break and
result in electrical leakage.
Attention!
Do not store or use the instrument in an area that is hot, damp, dusty or subject to strong
vibrations.
Do not store or use the instrument in direct sunlight.
Install the instrument on a stable flat surface.
Do not use the instrument in an area where corrosive solvents or corrosive gases are
present.
Do not install the instrument near devices such as high powered circuit breakers or high
frequency furnaces that can cause power surges. Do not install the instrument near highly
magnetic devices.
Do not dismantle or modify any part of the instrument unless instructed in this manual.
Do not adjust the internal parameters of the temperature control unit.
If a problem arises with the instrument, stop usage immediately, and disconnect the power
cable from the power outlet.
Do not use the PHASER transfer line for any purpose other than those described in this
manual.