Teledyne Tekmar Versa User manual

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Versa Manual
Part #15-0800-074

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TRADEMARKS
The companies indicated own the following trademarks:
Teledyne Tekmar .... Teledyne Tekmar Teon .......................................E.I dupont deNemours
Versa ........................... Teledyne Tekmar Pentium ..................................Intel Corp.
Upchurch .................. Upchurch Scientic Windows XP or greater .....Microsoft Inc.
PEEK ............................ Victory PLC. Co. Microsoft ................................Microsoft Inc.
SilcoSteel .................. Restek Inc.
DOCUMENT
Versa Manual
Part Number: 15-0800-074 Rev A
October, 2011
Teledyne Tekmar
4763 Socialville Foster Road
Mason, OH 45040 U.S.A
www.teledynetekmar.com
Toll Free: 800-543-4461
Sales/Support: 800-874-2004
Main: 513-229-7000
Fax: [phone]

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Teledyne Tekmar (TEKMAR) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and care for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of initial installation or eighteen (18) months from the
date of invoice, whichever period comes rst. Consumables, spare parts, accessories, and services are warranted for
ninety (90) days from the date of shipment or completion of the services. If the Buyer identies any defects in material
or workmanship, Buyer will promptly notify TEKMAR in writing of the defective goods and the specic nature of the
defect. Prior to placing a service request, Buyer may be required to run diagnostic tests as determined by TEKMAR. If
warranty service is rendered for a malfunction caused by application contamination, devices not manufactured by
TEKMAR, defective gases or samples, or if warranty service eorts to isolate the cause of a malfunction are increased
as a result of the aforementioned, TEKMAR will charge the Buyer on a time and material basis for additional services.
TEKMAR at its sole discretion will repair or replace any such goods found by TEKMAR to be defective. If TEKMAR
authorizes the return of defective goods, Buyer will return the defective goods, transportation and insurance prepaid,
in accordance with instructions issued by TEKMAR including a Return Authorizations (RMA) number. TEKMAR’s
warranty does not apply to any goods that have been subjected to improper installation, misuse, alternation, repair,
neglect, accident, inundation, re, or the like. All replacements or repairs necessitated by inadequate maintenance,
normal wear and usage, unsuitable power sources, unsuitable environmental conditions, accident, misuse, user
induced contamination, improper installation, modication, repair, storage or handling, or any other cause not the
fault of TEKMAR are not covered by this limited warranty, and shall be at Buyer’s expense. This warranty specically
excludes the following parts: supply items and mechanical wear parts such as bearings, seals, traps, trap heaters,
syringes, septa, glassware, ttings, frits, batteries, fuses and light bulbs. TEKMAR shall not be obligated to pay any
costs or charges incurred by the Buyer or any other party except as may be agreed upon in writing in advance by an
authorized TEKMAR representative. All costs of dismantling, reinstallation and freight and the time and expense of
TEKMAR’s personnel for site travel and diagnosis under this limited warranty clause shall be borne by the Buyer unless
accepted in writing by TEKMAR. Goods repaired and parts replaced during the warranty period shall be in warranty for
the remainder of the original warranty period, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
This warranty, including remedies, is exclusive and is in lieu of any and all other warranties, express or implied. No
warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose is intended or given. TEKMAR shall not be liable for any
indirect or consequential damages. In the case of goods other than those of TEKMAR’s own manufacture, TEKMAR
makes no warranties, express, statutory or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability, freedom from
patent infringement and tness for a particular purpose. Such goods shall carry only the warranty extended by the
original manufacturer of such goods.
This warranty applies to TEKMAR manufactured products purchased directly from TEKMAR. Products purchased
through other sources may have other terms and conditions for a warranty program. Please refer to the original source
of purchase for warranty details.
TEKMAR’s complete Terms and Conditions of Sale are available on our website at www.teledynetekmar.com. Any
questions regarding this policy and its application should be directed to:
TELEDYNE TEKMAR CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER
U.S.: [phone]
Outside the U.S.: Country Code + 1 [phone]
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Essential Instructions .................................................................................................. 1 - 2
Warnings ....................................................................................................................... 1 - 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 - 4
Static Headspace........................................................................................................................1-4
Sample Equilibration ........................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Mass Balance Equation ........................................................................................................................................ 1-4
Partition Coecient .............................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Mass Balance Equation Restated ...................................................................................................................... 1-6
Sampling ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Injection..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7
System Specications ................................................................................................. 1 - 7
Component Overview ................................................................................................ 1 - 8
Vials .................................................................................................................................................1-9
Vial Cover (Optional) .................................................................................................................1-9
Pressure Regulator ....................................................................................................................1-9
Pressure Transducer ..................................................................................................................1-9
Sample Loop................................................................................................................................1-9
Sample Needle..........................................................................................................................1-10
Flow Restrictor ..........................................................................................................................1-10
Carousel Tray .............................................................................................................................1-10
Gas Inlets and Outlets ............................................................................................................1-10
Transfer Line ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-10
Pressure Sample Gas Inlet .................................................................................................................................. 1-10
Headspace Valves ....................................................................................................................1-11
Pressurization Valve ............................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Vent Valve................................................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Versa Heated Zones ................................................................................................................1-11
6-Port Valve ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-11
Platen ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-11
Versa Mechanisms ...................................................................................................................1-12
Carousel Drive Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 1-12
Sample/Elevator Mixer Assembly .................................................................................................................... 1-12
Electronic Connections ..........................................................................................................1-13
Power Entry Module............................................................................................................................................ 1-13
USB Connection ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
GC/IO Interface ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
Circuit Boards ............................................................................................................................1-13
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
Pre-Installation............................................................................................................... 2-1
Operating Environment ..........................................................................................................2-1
Location Selection .....................................................................................................................2-1
Power Requirements ................................................................................................................2-1
Gas Supply Requirements ......................................................................................................2-1
Minimum Computer Requirements ....................................................................................2-2
Required Tools and Supplies for Installation ...................................................................2-3
Unpacking the Versa .................................................................................................................2-3
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Installation ...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Making Electronic Connections ...........................................................................................2-4
Power Cord .................................................................................................................................................................2-4
GC/IO Interface Cable .............................................................................................................................................2-4
USB Interface Cable .................................................................................................................................................2-4
Making Plumbing Connections ............................................................................................ 2-5
Pressurize Gas ............................................................................................................................................................2-5
Transfer Line Connections ....................................................................................................................................2-5
Versa TekLink™2G Installation ..................................................................................... 2-6
Connecting to the Versa .............................................................................................2-12
USB Driver Installation ................................................................................................................2-12
Selecting Your USB Connection ..............................................................................................2-14
CHAPTER 3: BASIC OPERATION
Basic Operation .............................................................................................................. 3-2
Sample Preparation ..................................................................................................................3-2
Seal Quality Factors .................................................................................................................................................3-3
Prepare Vials for Sampling ....................................................................................................................................3-4
Spiking a Vial ..............................................................................................................................................................3-4
Spiking Prior to Capping .......................................................................................................................................3-5
Spiking After Capping ............................................................................................................................................3-5
Full Evaporation Technique ....................................................................................................3-5
Mode Descriptions ........................................................................................................ 3-7
Modes ............................................................................................................................................3-7
Valves and Mechanisms ..........................................................................................................3-8
CHAPTER 4: VERSA TEKLINKTM 2G
Software Conguration ................................................................................................ 4-2
Selecting an Instrument ..........................................................................................................4-2
Conguring an Active Instrument .......................................................................................4-3
VOC TekLinkTM 2G Icons and Menus ............................................................................. 4-4
File Menu ......................................................................................................................................4-4
View Menu ................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Mode Menu .................................................................................................................................4-5
Tools Menu ...................................................................................................................................4-5
Method & Schedule Menus ........................................................................................... 4-6
Creating and Using Methods.................................................................................................4-6
Using the Method Editor .......................................................................................................................................4-6
Updating an Active Method .................................................................................................................................4-6
Building and Editing Schedules ...........................................................................................4-7
M.O.M. Builder ...........................................................................................................................................................4-8
Schedule Editor .........................................................................................................................................................4-9
Updating an Active Schedule ..............................................................................................................................4-9
Software Features .........................................................................................................................4-10
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................4-10
Valves & Flows Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Autosampler Tab ................................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Communications Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 4-11
Benchmark .................................................................................................................................4-11
History Logs ...............................................................................................................................4-11
System Properties ....................................................................................................................4-12
System Properties - E-mail Tab ......................................................................................................................... 4-13
System Properties - Data Tab ............................................................................................................................ 4-13
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CHAPTER 4: VERSA TEKLINKTM 2G CONT.
System Properties - Connection Tab .............................................................................................................. 4-13
To Upgrade Versa Firmware .................................................................................................4-14
Installing the DFU Driver .......................................................................................................4-14
If you are running Windows XP ........................................................................................................................ 4-14
If you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 ........................................................................................ 4-15
Preferences .................................................................................................................................4-16
Preferences - General Tab ................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Preferences - E-mail Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Export Feature ..........................................................................................................................4-17
CHAPTER 5: 21 CFR PART 11 COMPLIANCE
21 CFR Part 11 Features and Compliance Tools ....................................................... 5-2
First Login .....................................................................................................................................5-2
Change Password ......................................................................................................................5-2
User Manager ..............................................................................................................................5-3
Accounts Tab ..............................................................................................................................................................5-3
Connections Tab .......................................................................................................................................................5-3
Setting Up User Accounts .......................................................................................................5-3
General Tab .................................................................................................................................................................5-3
Permissions Tab ........................................................................................................................................................5-4
Edit an Existing Account Permissions ...............................................................................................................5-5
Lockout ........................................................................................................................................................................5-5
Data Versioning, History, and Archive ................................................................................5-6
View/Print System History and Error Logs ........................................................................5-6
Change Justication .................................................................................................................5-8
CHAPTER 6: METHOD DEVELOPMENT
Optimization Steps for Static Headspace Analysis ........................................................6-2
Sample Preparation .................................................................................................................................................6-2
Salting Out ..................................................................................................................................................................6-2
pH ..................................................................................................................................................................................6-2
Derivatization ............................................................................................................................................................6-3
Phase Ratio .................................................................................................................................................................6-3
Diusion Characteristics of Solid Samples......................................................................................................6-3
Reverse Solvent Dilution .......................................................................................................................................6-3
Sample Equilibration ................................................................................................................6-4
Platen/Sample Temperature ................................................................................................................................6-4
Platen/Sample Time ................................................................................................................................................6-4
Mix Time ......................................................................................................................................................................6-4
Mix Power and Agitation Mechanism ...............................................................................................................6-4
Mix Equilibration ......................................................................................................................................................6-4
Universal Gas Law Parameters .............................................................................................. 6-5
Pressure .......................................................................................................................................................................6-5
Vial Pressurization ....................................................................................................................................................6-5
Loop Fill Pressure .....................................................................................................................................................6-6
Loop Size .....................................................................................................................................................................6-6
Valve Oven Temperature .......................................................................................................................................6-6
Miscellaneous Settings ............................................................................................................6-6
GC Cycle Time ............................................................................................................................................................6-6
System Pressure and Standby Flow ...................................................................................................................6-7
Transfer Line Temperature ....................................................................................................................................6-7
Platen Equilibration Time ......................................................................................................................................6-7
Inject Time ..................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Additional Headspace References .......................................................................................6-7
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CHAPTER 7: MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
Service Contact Information ....................................................................................... 7-1
Routine Procedures ....................................................................................................... 7-1
Leak Check ...................................................................................................................................7-1
To Upgrade Versa Firmware ...................................................................................................7-2
Installing the DFU Driver ......................................................................................................... 7-2
If you are running Windows XP ...........................................................................................................................7-2
If you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 ...........................................................................................7-3
Setting/Checking Versa System Pressure ..........................................................................7-4
Preventative Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 7-4
Daily Maintenance Checks ....................................................................................................................................7-4
Weekly Maintenance Checks ...............................................................................................................................7-4
Monthly Maintenance Checks .............................................................................................................................7-5
Annual Maintenance Checks ...............................................................................................................................7-5
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 7-6
System Will Not Power Up ......................................................................................................7-7
Printed Circuit Boards ..............................................................................................................7-8
Temperature Control Board ..................................................................................................................................7-8
Master Board ..............................................................................................................................................................7-8
GCIO Board .................................................................................................................................................................7-8
Elevator Motor Board ..............................................................................................................................................7-8
Carousel Motor Board .............................................................................................................................................7-9
24V DC Board .............................................................................................................................................................7-9
5V DC Board ...............................................................................................................................................................7-9
Pressure Transducer Board....................................................................................................................................7-9
General Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................7-9
Low Response Loop ................................................................................................................................................7-9
Heater Failures ........................................................................................................................................................ 7-10
How to Clean Carousel ........................................................................................................................................ 7-10
How to Align the Sample/Elevator Mixer Assembly ................................................................................. 7-12
Returning the Versa ................................................................................................................7-12
Unit and Parts Disposal..........................................................................................................7-12
Teledyne Tekmar Customer Support ................................................................................7-12
CHAPTER 8: DIAGRAMS
Detailed Plumbing ........................................................................................................ 8-2
Standby/Ready, Sample Equilibrate, Mixing, and Stabilize .................................. 8-3
Raising Vial to Needle ................................................................................................... 8-4
Static Vial Pressure Reading ........................................................................................ 8-5
Pressurize ........................................................................................................................ 8-6
Pressure Equilibrate, Vial Pressure Reading ............................................................. 8-7
Loop Fill, Loop Fill Pressure Reading ......................................................................... 8-8
Inject ................................................................................................................................ 8-9
Electrical Schematic ....................................................................................................8-10
CHAPTER 9: INDEX
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Chapter 1:
Introduction

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IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS PAGE BEFORE PROCEEDING!
Teledyne Tekmar designs, manufactures, and tests their products to meet many national and international standards.
The Versa is a sophisticated technical product and must be properly installed, operated, and maintained to ensure that
it operates within normal specications. You must adhere to and integrate the following instructions into your safety
program when installing, operating, and maintaining the Versa. Failure to follow the proper instructions may invalidate
the warranty.
• Read all instructions prior to installing, operating, and servicing the product. Follow all warnings, cautions, and
instructions marked on, and supplied with, the product and this manual. If you do not understand any of the
instructions, contact your Teledyne Tekmar representative for clarication.
• Educate your personnel in the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of the product. Only qualied
personnel should install, operate, update, program, and maintain the product.
• Install your equipment as specied in the Installation Section of this manual and according to applicable local and
national codes. Connect all products to the proper electrical and pressure sources.
• When replacement parts are required, ensure that qualied individuals use replacement parts specied by
Teledyne Tekmar. Unauthorized parts and products can aect the product’s performance and jeopardize safety.
Using look-alike substitutions may result in re, electrical hazards, or improper operation.
• Ensure that all equipment panels are secure and protective covers are in place (except when maintenance is being
performed by qualied personnel) to prevent electrical shock and personal injury.
Essential Instructions
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Never connect a ammable gas (such as hydrogen) as the gas supply to the Versa. Venting of this
gas in the standby creates an explosion hazard.
The interior of the instrument is an electrical shock hazard. Turn o the instrument and unplug the
power cord before removing the protective covers.
It is recommended that safety glasses be worn at all times when operating the Versa. Heated
sample vials are under pressure during normal operations. An inadvertent over-pressurization
could cause a vial to burst.
This instrument contains heating elements. Touching any heated zone during the operation
could cause a burn. The system’s heaters will activate when their setpoints are above ambient
temperatures. Keep all instrument panels fastened when operating the Versa.
Use extreme care when handling hot vials, particularly when unloading vials from the Versa.
Improper handling of hot vials may cause a burn.
Be alert for environmental, shock, or other hazards in the event that a vial would break. Before
cleaning up, unplug the instrument and determine the nature of the sample that has spilled. Use
extreme caution and apply the appropriate clean-up measures.
Do not over pressurize or over heat samples during operation. Extreme static pressure
build-up in a vial due to excess pressure levels or heat settings could cause a vial to burst.
When accessing the valve oven area, be certain that the valve is cool before opening the cover.
Pinch Point Hazard! Keep hands and other appendages away from the carousel and elevator
during operation.
Warnings
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