Agilent 5975 - Manuals

5 5975 Series Mass Selective DetectorsSite Preparation Guide Agilent Technologies 1General Information Instrument Identification 6 Important Safety Warnings 7 Hydrogen Safety 9 Chemical Safety 10 Safety and Regulatory Certifications 11 Cleaning 14 Recycling the Product 14 This section provides infor...

6 Site Preparation Guide General Information Instrument Identification Each 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector (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 second seria...

General Information Site Preparation Guide 7 Important Safety Warnings Before moving on, there are several important safety notices that you should always keep in mind when using the 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector. Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages If the MSD is connected ...

8 Site Preparation Guide General Information 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. Replace fuses only with fuses of identical current rating and type. Excessive f luctuations in the line ...

General Information Site Preparation Guide 9 Hydrogen Safety Hydrogen gas may be used as carrier gas, and/or as fuel for certain GC detectors. When mixed with air, hydrogen can form explosive mixtures. A detailed discussion of hydrogen safety appears in Chapter 1 of the Agilent 5975 MSD Troubleshoot...

10 Site Preparation Guide General Information Chemical Safety W A R N I N G The foreline pump exhaust and split vent exhaust will contain traces of the chemicals you are analyzing. These could potentially be toxic. Vent the foreline pump exhaust and split vent exhaust outside your laboratory or into...

General Information Site Preparation Guide 11 Safety and Regulatory Certifications The 5975 Series MSD 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 Elect...

12 Site Preparation Guide General Information 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 instrume...

General Information Site Preparation Guide 13 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 i...

14 Site Preparation Guide General Information 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. 5975 Series Site Prep.book Page 14 Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:47 AM

16 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Overview Before the 5975 Series MSD system can be installed, the site must be properly prepared. Site preparation includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that adequate facilities are available. Among the site requirements are: • Adequate space is availabl...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 17 • Complying with all local laws (codes, ordinances, and regulations) for mechanical, building, and electrical distribution systems, hazardous waste disposal, and chemical storage. Compliance must exist prior to installation. • Providing lifting equipment ad...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 19 Other documentation Additional information is contained in the following documentation: • 5975 Series MSD Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual • 5975 Series MSD Operation manual • 6890 Series GC manuals • GC accessories (autosampler, etc.) manuals • G1701...

20 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Space and Weight Requirements Table 2 lists dimension and weight information for the MSD and related components. Your site must have enough bench space for the MSD, GC, data system, and accessories (Figure 1). In addition, there must be sufficient space aro...

22 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Communications Requirements Telephone A telephone with a cord long enough to be used at the computer will allow the MSD operator to communicate with Agilent Technologies support personnel. Site LAN network If you intend to connect your MSD system to your si...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 23 Electrical Requirements You are responsible for providing appropriate electrical power and power outlets for all of the components in your 5975 Series MSD system. Power considerations include: • Voltage ranges of major components • Power configurations • Po...

24 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Power configurations Electrical power for the MSD must be single-phase. The neutral wire cannot be used for safety grounding. The ground wire should carry zero current except for ground-fault current or static electric discharge. The entire system should sh...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 25 Power requirements Table 4 lists the power requirements for the 5975 Series MSD and related equipment. Extra power capacity for future additions is recommended. Each product listed requires a dedicated circuit. The gauge controller is powered by the MSD. Th...

26 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Power plugs and cord The MSD is supplied with a power cord and plug appropriate for the country from which the order originates. For example, if an order originates from a Agilent Technologies sales office in Germany, the power cord and plug supplied will b...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 27 Other electrical considerations Additional electrical considerations include: • Electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as is generated by NMRs, radio transmitters, and microwave links, may interfere with system performance. • Protect the system from stati...

28 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Air Conditioning and Environmental Requirements Air conditioning considerations include temperature, humidity, airborne dust, and exhaust venting. Each of these is considered in more detail in the following material. Temperature, humidity, and altitude The ...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 29 Airborne dust Agilent Technologies recommends a maximum airborne particle density of 55 μ g/m 3 . If you suspect your site exceeds this limit, contact your local Agilent Technologies Customer Service Organization. Customer Engineers with special training an...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 31 Carrier and Reagent Gas Requirements Table 6 lists the specifications for the carrier and reagent gases. Pressures and f lows are as measured at the bulkhead fittings on the back of the instrument, not at the gas supply. We recommend that additional shut-of...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 33 Laboratory Supply Requirements Laboratory supply requirements vary with applications. Cleaning solvents Cleaning tasks for the MSD require the following HPLC-grade (or better) solvents: • Methylene chloride • Isopropyl alcohol • Methanol • Acetone • Water P...

34 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Spare parts and consumables The supplies and parts listed in Table 7 are used in the operation and maintenance of a 5975 Series MSD system. Keeping these parts on hand can reduce system downtime related to instrument maintenance and repair. Table 7 Maintena...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 37 Receiving the System When your MSD system is delivered, it is your responsibility to provide for removal of the shipping containers from the truck and their storage until installation. Contact your Agilent Technologies service representative as soon as your...

38 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Storage It is your responsibility to store the containers until installation. If your site does not have adequate storage space, the containers may be stored at your expense in a bonded warehouse. Allow space for data system and accessory containers too. Th...

Site Preparation Site Preparation Guide 39 Installation and Verification Installation Once the installation has begun, it should progress in a timely manner to completion. Delays due to inadequate site preparation could cause loss of instrument use during the warranty period. In extreme cases, Agile...

40 Site Preparation Guide Site Preparation Sensitivity specifications See the appropriate sensitivity specifications for your instrument type. See the Agilent Technologies Web site at http://www.agilent.com/chem. N O T E SIM performance verification is not performed at installation and must be purch...