Inficon 3000 Micro GC User manual

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no responsibility for its use and shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages related
to the use of this product.
Due to our continuing program of product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Purpose of this Reference Guide
3000 Micro GC Guides are not intended to replace the 3000 Micro GC Operating
Manual (PN 074-519-P1) or 3000 Micro GC training, but are intended for use as
supporting materials for those who have been trained in an INFICON® sanctioned
training course.

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Definition of
Note, Hint, Danger, Warning and Caution Paragraphs
NOTE: These messages contain pertinent information that is useful for achieving
maximum 3000 Micro GC efficiency.
HINT: These messages provide insight into product usage.
DANGER
Failure to heed these messages may result in serious
personal injury or death!
WARNING
Failure to heed these messages could result in personal
injury.
WARNING - Risk Of Electric Shock
Dangerous voltages are present. Failure to heed these
messages could result in personal injury.
CAUTION
Failure to heed these messages could result in damage
to 3000 Micro GC.

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How To Contact Customer Support
Worldwide support information regarding:
Technical Support, to contact an applications engineer with questions
regarding INFICON products and applications,
or
Sales and Customer Service, to contact an INFICON Sales office,
or
Repair Service, to contact an INFICON Service Center, is available
at www.inficon.com.
If experiencing an instrument problem, please have the following information
readily available:
the instrument serial number,
a description of the problem,
an explanation of any corrective action that may have already been attempted,
and the exact wording of any error messages observed.
To contact Customer Support, see Support at www.inficon.com.

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Table Of Contents
Cover Page
Title Page
Trademarks
Disclaimer
Copyright
Purpose of this Reference Guide
Definition of Note, Hint, Danger, Warning and Caution Paragraphs
How To Contact Customer Support
3000 Micro GC Guide 1
Configuring a PC for a Direct Connection to
3000 Micro GC via the Crossover Cable ....................................1-1
3000 Micro GC Guide 2
Connecting to 3000 Micro GC
via the Static IP Address............................................................2-1
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Changing the Instrument IP Address..........................................3-1
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Changing the Carrier Gas Configuration ....................................4-1
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Installing EZ IQ ..........................................................................5-1
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Configuring a 3000 Micro GC with EZ IQ ...................................6-1
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3000 Micro GC Method Setup ....................................................7-1
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Running a Sample .....................................................................8-1
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Integrating Chromatograms .......................................................9-1

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Setting Annotations..................................................................10-1
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Qualifying Peaks and Groups...................................................11-1
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Adjusting Retention Time Windows ..........................................12-1
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Conducting a Single Level Calibration......................................13-1
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Conducting a Multiple Level Calibration ...................................14-1
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Calibration with Average Replicates.........................................15-1
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Customizing a Method Report ..................................................16-1
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Customizing an ESTD Report ..................................................17-1
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Changing a Standard Module...................................................18-1
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Changing a Performance Enhanced Module ............................19-1
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Replacing a Standard Module with a
Performance Enhanced Module ...............................................20-1
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Testing Instrument Flow Rates.................................................21-1
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Installing the Digital I/O Module ...............................................22-1
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Replacing the Battery Cable Fuse on a Portable Instrument ....23-1

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Configuring a PC for a Direct Connection to
3000 Micro GC via the Crossover Cable
Table 1-1 Configuring a PC for a direct connection via the crossover cable
Step Description
1Connect one end of the crossover cable (PN 5183-4649 provided in the ship kit) to a
TCP/IP ethernet port on the PC. Connect the other end to the ethernet port on the back of
3000 Micro GC.
2Turn the 3000 Micro GC power switch, located on its front, to the on position. The switch will
illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on. Wait three minutes for the instrument
to load.
3Click (Windows) Start >> Connect to >> Show All Connections.
NOTE: Depending on the version of Windows, this navigation path my vary.
4On the Network Connections window, double-click Local Area Connection.

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5In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.
6In the Local Area Connection Properties window in The connection uses the following
items: area, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
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7In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address.
8Type the PC IP address and Subnet mask as follows:
IP address: 10.1.1.100
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: *
* The Default gateway can remain blank for a direct connection via the crossover cable.
9Click OK to exit the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
10 Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.
11 Click Close to exit the Local Area Connection Status window.
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12 Click (Windows) Start >> Run.
13 In the Run window, in the Open: box, type ping 10.1.1.101. Click OK.
14 Verify from the Command Prompt that the PC is receiving data packets from the instrument.
NOTE: If the command prompt reads Request Timed Out or Detection Limit Unreachable,
repeat steps 3 to 7 to verify IP settings. Verify that 3000 Micro GC is turned on
and connected to the PC via the crossover cable. If there is still no communication
contact INFICON.
Table 1-1 Configuring a PC for a direct connection via the crossover cable (continued)
Step Description

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Connecting to 3000 Micro GC
via the Static IP Address
Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address
Step Description
13000 Micro GC has both a static IP address and a dynamic IP address. The factory default
dynamic IP address is set at 10.1.1.101. In the event that the IP address is modified or lost, it is
possible to access the instrument through its static IP address: 192.168.1.99.
NOTE: It is necessary to access the IP address via a direct crossover cable, in order to avoid
potential routing issue in a local area network (LAN).
2Connect one end of the crossover cable (PN 5183-4649 provided in the ship kit) to a
TCP/IP ethernet port on the PC. Connect the other end to the ethernet port on the back of
3000 Micro GC.
3The 3000 Micro GC power switch is located on its front panel. Turn the switch to the on position.
The switch will illuminate green to indicate that 3000 Micro GC is on. Wait three minutes for the
instrument to load.
4Click (Windows) Start >> Connect to >> Show All Connections.
NOTE: Navigation path my vary, depending on what version Windows is running.
5On the Network Connections window, double-click Local Area Connection.

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6In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.
7The Local Area Connection Properties window will display. Select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) in The connection uses the following items: area, then click Properties..
Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address (continued)
Step Description

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8In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address.
9Type the PC IP Address and Subnet Mask as follows:
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: *
* The Default gateway can remain blank for a direct connection via the crossover cable.
10 Click OK to exit the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
11 Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.
12 Click Close to exit the Local Area Connection Status window.
Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address (continued)
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13 Click (Windows) Start >> Run.
14 In the Run window, in the Open: box, type ping 192.168.1.99. Click OK.
15 Verify from the Command Prompt that the PC is receiving data packets from the instrument.
NOTE: If the command prompt reads Request Timed Out or Detection Limit Unreachable,
repeat steps 3 to 7 to verify IP settings. Verify that 3000 Micro GC is on connected to
the PC via the crossover cable. If there is still no communication contact INFICON.
16 Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer.
17 In the address bar, type 192.168.1.99 and press Enter.
18 The instrument embedded web page will display. Select the IP Configuration tab.
Review the IP address.
Table 2-1 Connecting to the instrument via the static IP address (continued)
Step Description

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Changing the Instrument IP Address
Table 3-1 Changing the Instrument IP Address
Step Description
1The IP address of the instrument can be changed through the embedded web page.
NOTE: Consult an IT professional to assist with IP settings.
2Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer.
3In the address bar, type the current IP Address of the instrument. Press Enter.
NOTE: The factory default IP address is set at 10.1.1.101.
4The instrument’s embedded web page will display. Click the IP Configuration tab. The current
IP address for the instrument is displayed. Click Make Changes.
5When prompted for a User name and Password, type ipconfig for both. Click OK.

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6Type the desired changes to the IP address and click Submit.
NOTE: Consult an IT professional to assist with IP settings.
7A window will prompt the user to restart the instrument:
Click Restart. Allow three minutes for the instrument to update configuration files.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the power without waiting three minutes.
3000 Micro GC must update configuration files before power is
turned off. If power is turned off too soon, the files could be
corrupted and render 3000 Micro GC unusable.
8Connect to the instrument using the new IP address.
Click (Windows) Start >> Run.
9In the Run window, in the Open: box, type the new IP address. Click OK.
Table 3-1 Changing the Instrument IP Address (continued)
Step Description