HP 5973 Assembly instructions

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Hardware Installation Manual
HP 5973
Mass Selective Detector

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Document History
Publication number
G1099-90006
First edition, 2/98
Printed in USA
Warranty
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change without notice.
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Noise Declaration
Deutsch
LpA << 70 dB am Arbeitsplatz
normaler Betrieb nach EN
27779:1991
English
LpA << 70 dB operator
position normal operation per
ISO 7779:1988
Instrument
Identification
Each HP 5973 MSD is
identified by a unique 10-
character serial number. This
serial number is located on a
label on the lower left side
near the front of the
instrument. On CI upgrades, a
serial number is posted on the
flow module.
When corresponding with
Hewlett-Packard about your
instrument, be sure to include
the model number and both
full 10-character serial
numbers.
Manual Conventions
Cautions
Cautions call attention to
procedures which, if not
correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in
damage to the instrument.
Warnings
Warnings call attention to
procedures which, if not
correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in
personal injury.
Part Numbers
In this manual, Hewlett-
Packard part numbers are
generally listed in parentheses
after the name of the part or in
tables in the Parts chapter.
Most Hewlett-Packard part
numbers are either four-digit-
by-four-digit (1234-1234)
numbers or five-digit-by-five-
digit (12345-12345) numbers.
A few tools and supplies listed
have no part numbers and are
not available from Hewlett-
Packard. Most of these can be
obtained from laboratory
supply companies.
Safety Information
Safety Symbols
The following symbols may be
posted on HP instruments:
Safety Information
Safety class
The HP 5973 Mass Selective
Detector (MSD) is a Safety
Class I instrument and has
been designed and tested in
accordance with IEC
Publication 1010-1 Safety
Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use.
WA R N IN G
Connecting an MSD to a power
source which is not equipped
with a protective earth contact
creates a shock hazard for the
operator and can damage the
instrument. Likewise,
interrupting the protective
conductor inside or outside
the MSD or disconnecting the
protective earth terminal
creates a shock hazard for the
operator and can damage the
instrument.
WA R N IN G
Make sure that only fuses with
the required current rating
and of the specified type are
used for replacement. The use
of incorrect or makeshift fuses
or the short-circuiting of fuse
holders creates a shock hazard
for the operator and can
damage the instrument.
WA R N IN G
Any adjustment, maintenance
or repair of the opened
instrument while it is
connected to a power source
should be avoided if possible
and, if required, should be
carried out only by trained
persons who are aware of the
hazards involved.
Safety Information continued
on the inside of the back
cover.
;Refer to operating
instructions
=Indicates hazardous
voltage
+Indicates hot surface
3Indicates earth
(ground) terminal

Contents
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Chapter 1 General Information
Introduction, 6
Customer responsibilities, 8
Site requirements, 9
Space requirements, 9
Telephone, 9
Environmental requirements, 9
Power requirements, 10
Gases, 10
Other documentation, 13
Chapter 2 Installation
Installation, 16
Inspecting the shipped materials, 17
Installing the GC, 18
Installing the MSD, 22
Plumbing the methane line to the CI MSD flow module, 26
Installing the MSD ChemStation, 28
Integrating the GC, MSD, and ChemStation, 29
Verifying EI system performance, 30
Switching from EI to CI operating mode, 31
Verifying CI performance, 32
Familiarizing the customer, 33
Chapter 3 Checklists
Installation checklist, 36
Customer familiarization checklist, 41

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General Information
Introduction, 6
Customer responsibilities, 8
Site requirements, 9
Other documentation, 13

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Introduction
This document provides installation instructions for the HP 5973 Mass
Selective Detector (MSD). Installation must be performed by a Hewlett-
Packard service representative.
The HP 5973 MSD system consists of:
• Mass Selective Detector
HP G1098A — Vapor diffusion pump version of the HP 5973 MSD
(“Diffusion pump MSD”)
or
HP G1099A — Turbo molecular pump version of the HP 5973 MSD
(“Turbo pump MSD”)
or
HP G1999A —PCI/NCI Turbo molecular pump version of the HP 5973 MSD
(“CI MSD”)
•GasChromatograph
HP 6890 Plus GC, with options #112 and #201
HP 7683 Automatic Liquid Sampler (optional).
• PC and MSD ChemStation software
Refer to your MSD ChemStation documentation for additional information
• Optional software
Mass spectral libraries
Chemical structures library
Refer to your MSD ChemStation documentation for additional information.

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HP 7983 ALS tower
HP 7983 ALS tray
HP 6890 Plus GC
HP 5973 MSD
HP 7983 ALS tower
HP 7983 ALS tray
HP 6890 Plus GC
CI flow control module
HP 5973 CI MSD
HP 5973 CI MSD system
HP 5973 MSD system

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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 Hewlett-Packard Customer Service Organization.
• Preparation of all site facilities including the provision of adequate space,
supporting bench, and ac power to match the unit purchased
• Operating supplies: high-purity carrier gas, syringes, vials, and solvents
•Required high-purity methane reagent gas for PCI/NCI MSD
• Optional other reagent gas(es) for CI MSD
• Additional methane/isobutane gas purifier if isobutane will we used.
• Hose for venting pump exhaust outside or to a fume hood, if toxic chemicals will
be analyzed or if dangerous carrier or CI reagent gases will be used.
• Installation and testing of additional detectors on the HP 6890 Series GC
• Training for programs not specifically listed in this document
• Tests of customer-supplied samples or equipment
• Any tasks not described in this manual
In addition, the customer is required to:
• Provide someone to help lift the GC onto the bench
• Have a user present during installation and familiarization

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Site requirements
Space requirements
Adequate space for the MSD, GC, data system, and other peripheral devices must
be provided. The sizes and weights of the MSD system components are listed in
Table 1. A minimum of 30 cm of unobstructed distance between the rear of the MSD
and the nearest wall must be provided for service access and air circulation.
Telephone
A telephone with a cord long enough to be used at the computer will allow the MSD
operator to communicate with HP support personnel. In addition, a second, analog
phone line is strongly recommended to allow remote control and diagnosis of the
MSD through a modem. This is required for some service contracts.
Environmental requirements
Indoor use only.
Thermal outputs of the MSD system components are listed in Table 1.
Temperature
Operating: 15°C – 35°C (constant temperature = ±2°C per hour)
Storage: -20°C – 70°C
Humidity
Operating: 15% - 95% relative humidity
Storage: 65°C at 90% relative humidity for 24 hours
Altitude
Operating: 4.6km (15,000 ft)
Storage: 4.6km (15,000 ft)

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Power requirements
If possible, all components should be connected to the same line voltage supply
circuit. This avoids voltage differences between components. All circuits must have
a common ground.
Grounding
The three-conductor power outlet provided for the MSD must conform to the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirement for grounding of
electrical instruments. This requirement provides that the ground contact be
connected to a suitable earth ground.
The power cord connector (plug) provided will be compatible with the line voltage
outlets in the country of destination unless otherwise specified in the purchase
order.
Power Specifications (MSD only)
120 V ac or 220–240 V ac (+5%, -10%), 47.5–63 Hz, single-phase, nominal
900 VA maximum
400VA maximum for foreline pump only
IEC Transient Overvoltage Category (Overvoltage Category) II
IEC Pollution Degree 2
Gases
GC carrier gas
A regulated supply of high-purity (99.999%) carrier gas (typically helium) is
required. A two-stage regulator should be used at the gas supply to eliminate
pressure surges. If other gases are required for GC operation, refer to the GC
hardware manual. Installation, check-out, and verification of the system will only
be performed using helium as carrier gas. The customer is responsible for changing
to any other carrier gas after installation.
A three-stage trap is supplied for installation between the carrier gas supply and the
GC.
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Table 1 Size, weight, and power specifications
Instrument Height
(cm) Width (cm) Depth (cm) Weight (Kg) Power (Volt-Amps) Heat (KJoules/hr)
HP 5973 MSD
Diffusion Pump MSD 40.6 29.8 54 36.3 900 3,164
Turbo Pump MSD 40.6 29.8 54 41 900 3,164
PCI/NCITurbo Pump MSD 40.6 30.3 54 44 900 3,164
HP 6890 PlusGC 50 58.5 50 50 2,250 8,100
Fast heating oven --- --- --- --- 2,950 10,620
HP 6890 Series ALS
HP 7683 Injector (above GC) 44 --- --- --- --- ---
HP 7683 Tray (left of GC) 30.3 --- --- --- --- ---
Instrument Height
(inches) Width (inches) Depth (inches) Weight (pounds) Power (Volt-Amps) Heat (Btu/hr)
HP 5973 MSD
Diffusion Pump MSD 16.0 11.75 21.25 80 900 3,000
Turbo Pump MSD 16.0 11.75 21.25 90 900 3,000
PCI/NCITurbo Pump MSD 16 12 21.25 97 900 3,000
HP 6890 SeriesGC 21 23 21 110 2,250 7,681
Fast heating oven --- --- --- --- 2,950 10,071
HP 6890 Series ALS
HP 7683 Injector (above GC) 17 --- --- --- --- ---
HP 7683 Tray (left of GC) 9 --- --- --- --- ---

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Reagent gases and regulators for PCI/NCI MSD
The following reagent gases and hardware may be required for operation of the CI
HP 5973 MSD (depending on your choice of reagent). Always use the highest purity
gases available. The hardware items listed below are available from Matheson and
Swagelok. They are representative of products that are appropriate for the purpose.
A gas purifier (G1999-80410) is provided for use with methane. Another one will be
needed for isobutane. The gas purifier can cannot be used with ammonia.
Clean, stainless-steel 1/8-inch tubing is supplied for use with the reagent gas.
Copper tubing is not recommended for carrier gas, and must not be used with
ammonia.
Methane (required)
UHP 99.97%
Regulator 3320
Stand, model J05
Swagelok female connector, SS-200-7-2
Isobutane (optional)
Instrument grade, 99.5% pure
Regulator 3321 or 3320
Stand, model J05
Swagelok female connector SS-200-7-2
Ammonia (optional)
Anhydrous 99.99% pure
Regulator 3332
Stand, model J05
Swagelok female connector, SS-200-7-4
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Other documentation
Additional information is contained in the following documentation:
• HP 5973 MSD Hardware Manual and online help
• HP MSD ChemStation manuals and online help
• HP 5973 MSD Reference Collection CD-ROM set
• HP 6890 Series GC manuals and online help
• HP GC accessories (autosampler, etc.) manuals and online help
• PC installation manuals
• PC peripheral manuals (printer, backup drives, etc.)
• Application note Optimizing splitless injections on your GC for high
performance MS analysis (5091-4587E)
•Hydrogen Carrier Gas Safety Guide (5955-5398)
•Windows
®NT 4.0 manual and online help

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Installation
Inspecting the shipped materials, 17
Installing the GC, 18
Installing the MSD, 22
Plumbing the methane line to the CI MSD flow module, 26
Installing the MSD ChemStation, 28
Integrating the GC, MSD, and ChemStation, 29
Verifying EI system performance, 30
Switching from EI to CI operating mode, 31
Verifying CI performance, 32
Familiarizing the customer, 33

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Installation
This chapter contains instructions for installing the HP 5973 MSD system.
Installation of any MSD system includes the following steps:
• Inspection of shipped materials
• GC installation and preparation
• MSD installation
• Data system installation
• GC and MSD integration
• Performance evaluation
• Customer familiarization
Installing the CI MSD system requires additional steps:
• Methane/isobutane gas purifier installation
• Methane reagent gas line and gas purifier purge
• Methane reagent gas line hookup
After system performance has been verified in EI mode, the MSD must be
switched to CI mode and evaluated:
• CI ion source and CI interface tip seal installation
• Bakeout and purge at least 2 hours
•CIsetup
• PCI autotune and sensitivity verification
• NCI autotune and sensitivity verification
The EI/CI interface on the CI MSD requires a different column installation
procedure.
The HP 59864B vacuum gauge controller is required for CI operation.

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Inspecting the shipped materials
Shipping containers should not be opened until a Hewlett-Packard representative
is present to verify the contents of each container. Warranty claims for missing
items will not be honored unless an HP representative verifies the contents of each
shipping container as it is unpacked.
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Installing the GC
Materials needed: Column cutter (5181-8836)
Flat-blade screwdriver
Wrenches, 7/16 inch, open-ended (2 needed) (8710-0806
Please refer to the GC/MS application note, Optimizing splitless injections on
your GC for high-performance MS analysis before installing the GC.
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This job requires assistance from another person. Do not take the Swagelok fittings
off the EPC ports until the carrier gas supply is ready to be connected to the GC.
The system was sealed containing helium gas to prevent contamination by air.
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Copper supply tubing
Main supply on/off valve
Carrier gas supply
Two-stage regulator
On/off valve
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Part number: 19091S-433 MS
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