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TRACE GC Ultra UFM

Ultra Fast Module Device
Instruction Manual
PN 31709398, Revision May 2007

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UFM Ultra Fast ModuleDevice for TRACE™ GC Ultra Instruction Manual
May 2007 Edition
Part Number 317 093 98
© 2007 Thermo Fisher Scientifi Inc. All rights reserved.
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Printing History: First Edition, released February 2002

Second Edition, released December 2002
Third Edition, released May 2003
Fourth Edition, released April 2004
Fifth Edition, released January 2005
Sixth Edition, released September 2005
Sevents Edition, released May 2006
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Ninth Edition, released May 2007

Disclaimer
Technical Information contained in this publication is for reference purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
been made to supply complete and accurate information; however, Thermo Fisher Scientific assumes no responsibility and will not be liable
for any errors, omissions, damage, or loss that might result from any use of this manual or the information contained therein (even if this
information is properly followed and problems still arise).

This publication is not part of the Agreement of Sale between Thermo Fisher Scientific and the purchaser of a TRACE™ GC Ultra system. In
the event of any conflict between the provisions of this document and those contained in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Terms and Conditions,
the provisions of the Terms and Conditions shall govern.

Reference to System Configurations and Specifications supercede all previous information and are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks
TRACE™ GC Ultra is a trademark of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and its subsidiaries. Other brand and product names may be trademarks
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Declaration
Manufacturer: Thermo Electron S.p.A.
Thermo Electron S.p.A. is the manufacturer of the instrument described in this
manual and, as such, is responsible for the instrument safety, reliability and
performance only if:
• installation
• re-calibration
• changes and repairs

have been carried out by authorized personnel and if:

• the local installation complies with local law regulations
• the instrument is used according to the instructions provided and if its
operation is only entrusted to qualified trained personnel

Thermo Electron S.p.A. is not liable for any damages derived from the
non-compliance with the aforementioned recommendations.

Thermo Electron S.p.A.

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Contents
About This Manual..................................................................................................................................9
Overview .................................................................................................................................... 9
Conventions Used in This Manual........................................................................................... 10
Instrument Markings and Symbols .......................................................................................... 12
Classification of the Instrument ............................................................................................... 14
Environmental Conditions ............................................................................. 14
Using the TRACE GC Ultra Document Set............................................................................. 15
Using Hydrogen ....................................................................................................................... 16
Using the Hydrogen Sensor ........................................................................................ 17

Chapter 1
UFM Device Overview ....................................................................................................................... 19
The UFM Device...................................................................................................................... 20
General Information ................................................................................................................. 22
GC Installation Note ................................................................................................... 22
Carrier Gas Requirements........................................................................................... 23
Detector Gases Requirements ..................................................................................... 23
When FID/FPD detector is used .................................................................... 23
When TEMPUS TOF MS detector is used .................................................... 24
Columns ...................................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 2
UFM Device Set-Up............................................................................................................................ 25
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 26
Menus Description ................................................................................................................... 26
Column Oven Configuration Menu ............................................................................ 26
Oven (UFM) Menu ..................................................................................................... 27
UFM Calibration ......................................................................................................... 29
UFM Calibration Menu............................................................................................... 29
Set-Up Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 30
UFM Column Installation ........................................................................................................ 31
System Power Up..................................................................................................................... 31
Configure Column Oven for UFM........................................................................................... 32
UFM Calibration ...................................................................................................................... 33
Column Evaluation and Leak Check........................................................................................ 37
Automatic Leak Check .................................................................................. 37
Column Evaluation ........................................................................................ 37
Parameters Programming ......................................................................................................... 43

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Column Oven Parameters Programming.................................................................... 43

Split/Spliless Injector Parameters Programming........................................................ 45
Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector Parameters Programming ............. 47
FID/FPD Detector Parameters Programming............................................................. 49
TEMPUS TOF MS Parameters Programming ........................................................... 50

Chapter 3
Analysis...............................................................................................................................................51
Performing an Analysis ........................................................................................................... 52

Chapter 4
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................57
Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 58
Maintaining the UFM Device..................................................................................... 58
Messages.................................................................................................................................. 59
Calibration Routine Error Messages ............................................................. 59
Calibration Verify Routine Error Messages .................................................. 61
General Messages.......................................................................................... 62

Chapter 5
UFM Device Installation ....................................................................................................................65
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 66
Who Performs the Installation of the Device ............................................................. 66
Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 66
S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration................................................................................................ 68
Removing the GC Panels............................................................................... 69
Preparing the Injector and Detector Base...................................................... 71
Installing the Heating Block.......................................................................... 74
Installing the Column Fixing Bracket ........................................................... 77
Installing the UFM Control Card .................................................................. 79
Installing the External Power Module........................................................... 83
Connecting the Cables................................................................................... 84
Reinstalling the GC panels ............................................................................ 88
Powering on the GC ...................................................................................... 93
Configuring the UFM Device........................................................................ 93
S/SL - MS Configuration......................................................................................................... 94
Removing the GC Panels............................................................................... 95
Preparing the Injector and Detector Transfer Line........................................ 97

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Installing the Heating Block ........................................................................ 101

Installing the UFM Control Card................................................................. 108
Installing the External Power Module ......................................................... 112
Connecting the Cables ................................................................................. 113
Reinstalling the GC panels........................................................................... 116
Powering On the GC.................................................................................... 123
Configuring the UFM Device ...................................................................... 123
PTV - FID/FPD Configuration............................................................................................... 124
Removing the GC Panels ............................................................................. 125
Preparing the Injector and Detector Base .................................................... 127
Installing the Heating Block ........................................................................ 130
Installing the Column Fixing Bracket.......................................................... 135
Installing the UFM Control Card................................................................. 137
Installing the External Power Module ......................................................... 141
Connecting the Cables ................................................................................. 142
Reinstalling the GC panels........................................................................... 146
Powering on the GC..................................................................................... 151
Configuring the UFM Device ...................................................................... 151
UFM Device Removal ........................................................................................................... 152

Customer Communication................................................................................................................ 155

How To Contact Us................................................................................................................ 155
Reader Survey ........................................................................................................... 156

Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................157

Index ....................................................................................................................................................163

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Contents

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About This Manual
Overview
This Instruction Manual contains descriptions of the features and components of
the UFM device. Inside, you will find all of the information necessary for routine
operation of your GC, including operating sequences to install and remove the
UFM device on your GC, and diagrams and descriptions of the major
components.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, UFM Device Overview, contains a description of the features and
components of the UFM Device. Information about the configuration options,
menus for the UFM and procedures for using UFM capillary column are also
included.
Chapter 2, UFM Device Set-Up, describes configuration options, menus and
instrument set-up operating sequences for the correct use of the UFM device.

Chapter 3, Analysis, This chapter provides information to run analyses with your
TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the UFM device.
Chapter 4, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, provides maintenance guidelines
and troubleshooting suggestions for the UFM device.
Chapter 5, UFM Device Installation, provides the instructions to properly install
the UFM device on your TRACE GC Ultra. It also contains operating sequences
to remove the device from your GC when normal gas chromatography conditions
are required.

Appendix A, Customer Communication, contains contact information for Thermo

Fisher Scientific offices worldwide. This appendix also contains a one-page
Reader Survey.

The Glossary contains definitions of terms used in this guide and the help
diskette. It also includes abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, and symbols.

The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics in this guide,
including cross references and the corresponding page numbers.

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About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following symbols and typographical conventions are used throughout this
manual.

Bold Bold text indicates names of windows, dialog boxes, and

fields.
Italic Italic indicates cross references, first references to important
terms defined in the glossary, and special emphasis.
Monospace Monospace, or Courier, indicates filenames and filepaths or
text the user should enter with the keyboard.
Monospace Monospace Bold indicates messages, prompts, or menu titles
Bold displayed on the computer screen or on a digital display.
» This symbol illustrates menu paths to select, such as
File»Open….
KEY NAME Bold, uppercase sans serif font indicates the name of a key on
a keyboard or keypad, such as ENTER.
This symbol alerts you to an action or sequence that, if
CAUTION performed improperly, could damage the instrument.

This symbol alerts you to important information related to the

NOTE text in the previous paragraph.

This symbol alerts you to an action or sequence that, if

WARNING! improperly performed, could result in damage to the
instrument or possible physical harm to the user. This symbol
may be followed by icons indicating special precautions that
should be taken to avoid injury.

This symbol indicates an electric shock hazard.

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Conventions Used in This Manual About This Manual

This symbol indicates danger from hazardous chemicals.

This symbol indicates danger from high temperature surfaces

or substances.

This symbol indicates a fire hazard.

This symbol indicates an explosion hazard.

This symbol indicates a toxic hazard.

This symbol indicates the presence of flammable materials.

This symbol indicates the presence of radioactive material.

This symbol indicates an operation or sequence that must not

be performed by the user. A Thermo Fisher Scientific
authorized Customer Support Engineer must perform this
sequence.
This symbol indicates all metal objects, such as watches and
jewelry, must be taken off.

This symbol indicates an eye hazard. Eye protection must be

worn.

This symbol indicates the user must wear a protective screen

when performing the sequence.

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About This Manual Instrument Markings and Symbols

This symbol indicates the user must wear protective shoes

when performing the sequence.

This symbol indicates the user must wear protective clothing

when performing the sequence.

This symbol indicates the user must wear gloves when

performing the sequence.

Instrument Markings and Symbols

The following table explains the symbols used on Thermo Fisher Scientific
instruments. Only a few of them are used on the TRACE GC Ultra gas
chromatograph.

Symbol Description
Direct Current

Alternating Current

Both direct and alternating current

Three-phase alternating current

3

Earth (ground) terminal

Protective conductor terminal

Frame or chassis terminal

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Symbol Description
Equipotentiality

On (Supply)

Off (Supply)

Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE

INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION
(Equivalent to Class II of IEC 536)
Indicates that the user must refer to the manual for
specific Warning or Caution information to avoid
personal injury or damage to the product.
Caution, risk of electric shock

Caution, hot surface

Caution (refer to accompanying documents)

In-position of a bistable push control

Out-position of a bistable push control

Symbol in compliance to the Directive 2002/96/EC on

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipments (WEEE)
placed on the european market after August, 13, 2005.

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About This Manual Classification of the Instrument

Classification of the Instrument

Environmental Conditions
• Internal use
• Up to 2000 meters altitude
• Temperature 18 to 30 °C
• Maximum relative humidity between 30% and 85%
• Voltage variations must not exceed the nominal voltage by ± 10%
• Transient overloads in compliance with installation categories II
• Pollution degree according to IEC 664 (3.7.3) 2
• Protection degree IP00

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Using the TRACE GC Ultra Document Set About This Manual

Using the TRACE GC Ultra Document Set

The TRACE GC Ultra Document Set (CD-Rom PN 317 095 00) includes all
manuals in electronic format, and serves as your library for information about the
TRACE hardware and software.
The TRACE GC Ultra Document Set (PN 317 093 00) as paper copy is also
available. Furthermore, Thermo Fisher Scientific part numbers (PN) for the paper
copy manuals are provided for each book title.

Site Preparation and Installation Manual (PN 317 091 90)

This manual and diskette describes how to set up a workspace for the TRACE GC
and how to connect the TRACE GC Ultra to the gas supplies and peripheral
devices.

Acceptance Package (PN 317 092 20)

This folder contains required shipping documents and quality report forms.

Getting Started (PN 317 092 30)

This guide contains sequences for checking configuration, installing detectors,
and making a first analysis with the TRACE GC Ultra.

Operating Manual (PN 317 091 70)

This manual provides descriptions of the TRACE GC Ultra hardware and
software and instructions for their use.

UFM Ultra Fast Module Device (PN 317 093 98)

This manual provides descriptions of the TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the
UFM device. and instructions for it use. The relevant Standard Operating
Procedure is provided in a separated document PN 317 094 09.

Quick Reference Card (PN 317 092 40)

This reference card contains guidelines for carrier gas use and injection
sequences.

K-Factor Quick Reference (P/N 317 092 41)

This reference card contains information to interpretate results from a Column
Evaluation.

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About This Manual Using Hydrogen

Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PN 317 092 80)

This document provides a list of recommended scheduled maintenance and a
year-long log book to record maintenance, observations, supply lists, and service
records.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide (PN 317 091 80)

This manual contains instructions for diagnosing and resolving operational
problems.

Standard Operating Procedures (PN 317 092 00)

This manual contains instructions, operating sequences, and test criteria for final
testing of the TRACE GC Ultra.

Spare Parts Catalog (PN 317 092 10)

This catalog contains a list of spare parts for the TRACE GC Ultra.

Using Hydrogen
The use of hydrogen as a carrier gas or as fuel for certain flame detectors requires
the operator’s strict attention and compliance with special precautions due to the
hazards involved.

Hydrogen is a dangerous gas, particularly in an enclosed area when it reaches a

concentration corresponding to its lower explosion level (4% in volume). When
mixed with air it can create an explosive mixture. An explosion hazard could
develop in the GC oven when hydrogen is used as a carrier gas if oven elements
are not perfectly connected to each other, or if the connection materials are worn
out, broken, or otherwise faulty.

Use the following safety precautions when using hydrogen:

• Ensure that all hydrogen cylinders comply with the safety requirements for
proper use and storage. Hydrogen cylinders and delivery systems must
comply with local regulations.
• Make sure the gas supply is turned completely off when connecting hydrogen
lines.

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• Perform a bubble test to ensure that the hydrogen lines are leak-tight before
using the instrument. Perform the bubble test after performing the pressure
test described in the TRACE GC Ultra Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Manual.
• Avoid spraying any electrical components during the bubble test. Continue
checking each section of the pneumatic circuit until you identify the leak.
If you need to perform a leak check inside the pneumatic compartment, first
perform the bubble test with all circuits pressurized, then disconnect the GC
from the main gas supply and remove the pneumatic circuit panel. Repeat this
sequence until you eliminate all leaks.
• Ensure your GC column oven has a hydrogen sensor. A hydrogen sensor
continuously monitors the hydrogen level in the GC column oven.

If your GC oven does not have a hydrogen sensor already installed, contact
your Thermo Fisher Scientific sales representative. To comply with
instrument safety requirements, a Thermo Fisher Scientific CSE or authorized
service technician should install the sensor.
If you plan to use a sensor other than the sensor recommended by Thermo
Fisher Scientific, you must verify its ability to perform the functions listed
above before installing it. It must comply with your local safety regulations,
or with the IEC 10101 regulations if local regulations do not exist.

Using the Hydrogen Sensor

The lower limit of the hydrogen sensor is 0.5% in volume. You should adjust the
detection threshold to 1% in volume, which is 25% of the hydrogen lower limit of
explosion (4% in volume).

In cases where the connections begin to leak or the column breaks, the sensor
alerts the operator. It then automatically cuts off the gas supply and heating to the
active zones, and sweeps the column oven with forced air ventilation.

If the sensor detects anomalies or leaks during GC operation due to instrument

malfunction, the operator must immediately:

1. IEC 1010-1, First Edition, September 1990; IEC 1010-1, Amendment 1, September 1992; IEC 1010-1,
Amendment 2, June 1995.

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• close the hydrogen supply

• switch off the gas chromatograph
• air out the room

The reliability of the sensor depends on careful maintenance. After the sensor is in
use, you must periodically check its operating performance and calibration as
recommended by the manufacturer. Refer to your hydrogen sensor’s instruction
manual for maintenance guidelines.

WARNING! Never use hydrogen in your TRACE GC Ultra system unless your GC oven has a
hydrogen sensor installed.

NOTE Thermo Fisher Scientific CSEs are not authorized to install or repair any instrument using
hydrogen as a carrier gas unless the instrument is equipped with the appropriate sensor.

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UFM Device Overview
1
This chapter contains a description of the features and components of the UFM
Device. Information about the configuration options, menus for the UFM and
procedures for using UFM capillary column are also included.

Chapter at a Glance…
The UFM Device..................................................................................................20
General Information .............................................................................................22

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Chapter 1
UFM Device Overview The UFM Device

The UFM Device

The Ultra Fast Module (UFM) device, shown in Figures 1-1 and 1-2, is a GC
device that integrates a GC capillary column with the components for its
temperature control.

Figure 1-1. The UFM Device (S/SL or PTV - FID/FPD Configuration)

Figure 1-2. The UFM Device (S/SL - MS Configuration)

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The UFM Device UFM Device Overview

Compared to conventional air circulating GC oven UFM Device features faster

temperature programming and it allows heating rates up to 1200 °C/min while
maintaining low power consumption.
The UFM device includes a column module where a capillary column, a heating
wire and a temperature sensing wire are combined in a tight package using a
ceramic fiber insulation.
The column module may be operated at programmable temperatures ranging from
ambient to 370 °C or to the maximum operating temperature of the related
stationary phase.

The power required by the capillary column module to operate is furnished by the
external Power Module. Additionally the UFM Device includes a heated block
and the relevant cover. This heated block allows the proper connection of the
column module to the inlet and to the detector.

The heating block is maintained at constant temperature choosing in the range

from ambient to 400 °C.

The device control is performed by a dedicated control card installed in the GC

electronic compartment.

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Chapter 1
UFM Device Overview General Information

General Information
The Ultra Fast Module (UFM) Device allows the direct heating of the analytical
capillary column properly installed inside the GC oven.
To operate with the UFM device the GC must be equipped with:
• Gas Control
DPFC and DGFC modules for the digital control of the injector and detector
gases.
• Injector
According to the UFM Device configuration, the following injectors may be
used:
— Split/Splitless (S/SL)
— Programmable Temperature Vaporizing (PTV)
• Detector
According to the UFM Device configuration, the following detectors may be
used:
— Flame Ionization Detector (FID),
— Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
— TEMPUS TOF MS detector

CAUTION FPD requires the use of the silcosteeled jet PN 404 045 12 to avoid interaction with
steel.

NOTE PTV-MS configuration is not currently available.

GC Installation Note
Install the GC equipped with the UFM device such as a standard TRACE GC
Ultra.
To properly install the GC in your lab, please refer to the instructions reported in
the TRACE GC Ultra Site Preparation and Installation Manual.
The GC also requires the use of an external Power Module to supply the UFM
device.

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To properly install and connect this module, please refer to Installing the External
Power Module in Chapter 5 of this manual.

WARNING! The PTV Backflush option, if present, must be removed, due to its interference with
the installation of the UFM device in the configuration with the PTV injector.

Carrier Gas Requirements

The GC may require helium, nitrogen or hydrogen as carrier gas.

WARNING! Hydrogen is a potentially dangerous gas that requires the operator’s strict attention
and compliance with special precautions due to the hazards involved. Refer to
Using Hydrogen on page 16 for safety informations.

Detector Gases Requirements

Verify the detector gases requirements according to the detector in use.

When FID/FPD detector is used

FID/FPD requires air and hydrogen as fuel gases. The use of the make-up gas is
optional.

According to the required gases, the DGFC module may be:

• Type AB for the control of air and hydrogen.
• Type AD for the control of air and hydrogen.
• Type AC for the control of air, hydrogen and make-up gas.

1. Verify that the detector gas control module installed on your GC is

compatible with the detector gas requirements.

2. The connections of the FID/FPD detector gases must be performed as

described in the following table:

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Installed
Module Connect Hydrogen to Connect Air to Connect Make-upGas to
AB Gas 2 Gas 1 —
AC Gas 2 Gas 1 Gas 3(*)
AD Gas 3 Gas 1 —
(*) FPD applications typically do not require Make-up gas.

For further details, refer to the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

When TEMPUS TOF MS detector is used

To verify MS detector gas requirements please refer to the relevant instruction
manual.

Columns
Several UFM capillary columns are available. The column is placed in a proper
cage according to the instrument configuration. No preventive column preparation
is required; the fittings required for the installation are already present.

To install the UFM column refer to UFM Column Installation on page 31.

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UFM Device Set-Up
2
This chapter describes configuration options, menus and instrument set-up
operating sequences for the correct use of the UFM device.

Chapter at a Glance…
Introduction ..........................................................................................................26
Menus Description................................................................................................26
Set-Up Getting Started .........................................................................................30
UFM Column Installation.....................................................................................31
System Power Up .................................................................................................31
Configure Column Oven for UFM .......................................................................32
UFM Calibration ..................................................................................................33
Column Evaluation and Leak Check....................................................................37
Parameters Programming .....................................................................................43

Operating Sequences
How to Configure Column Oven for UFM ..........................................................32
How to Perform an UFM Calibration...................................................................33
How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify ......................................................35
How to Perform a Column Evaluation .................................................................39
How to Perform an Automatic (DPFC) Leak Check............................................41
Setting Up a Single Ramp Temperature Program ................................................43
Setting Up a Multiple Ramp Temperature Program.............................................44
Setting Up the Split/Splitless Injector ..................................................................45
Setting Up the Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector .........................47
Programming an FID/FPD ...................................................................................49

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Chapter 2
UFM Device Set-Up Introduction

Introduction
This manual will give you additional information to the TRACE GC Ultra
Document Set also delivered with the unit, due to specific features of the UFM
device. To properly install the instrument refer to the TRACE GC Ultra Site
Preparation and Installation Manual.

Menus Description
This paragraph details the TRACE GC Ultra menus dedicated to the UFM device.

Column Oven Configuration Menu

The CONFIGURE OVEN menu contains the configuration parameters for the
column oven.

NOTE The UFM Device is automatically recognized when the GC is turned on. The following
message will be displayed during the GC start-up routine.
.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Trace GC Ultra
ULTRA FAST MOD. found

1. Press CONFIG. Then press OVEN or scroll to Oven and press ENTER to open
the menu shown in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1. Configure Oven Menu

Menu Range Comments
CONFIGURE OVEN This line is the menu title bar.
Auto prep run On/Off Press ON to turn on automatic Prep Run execution
without pressing PREP RUN. This feature is useful when
you use the autosampler.
When this item is set to Off, you must press PREP RUN
to activate the Prep Run.

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Table 2-1. Configure Oven Menu (Continued)

Menu Range Comments
Auto Start On/Off Allows an automatic Start signal.
PR timeout 0–999.99 min, Enter the duration of the prep run. The injection must
∞ occur within this time or the timeout will return the GC
to the Standby condition.
Enable UFM?1 Yes/No This function enables the UFM system. Press YES to
activate the UFM system. Press NO to deactivate it.
Equil time 0–999.99 min This is the time required for equilibrating the oven
temperature after the temperature is set or modified.
Ready delay 0–99.9 min This parameter delays the Ready to Inject condition.
This function is useful for on-column injectors. It allows
the secondary cooling to cool the injector before the
injection. This time must not exceed the PR timeout
value.
Max temp (UFM)2 0–370 °C This parameter defines the maximum allowable column
temperature setpoint to protect the column from
unintentionally high temperatures.
UFM Calibration2 This function allows the calibration of the heating
element of the column.
1. When UFM system is present.
2. When UFM system is present and enabled, its parameters are included in the menu.

Oven (UFM) Menu

The OVEN (UFM) menu contains the parameters for programming the UFM
Column temperature, from an initial temperature to a final temperature, using up
to three ramps during the analytical run. It is possible to set a single (isothermal)
or multiple ramp program.

Press OVEN to open the OVEN (UFM) menu, shown in Table 2-2.

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Table 2-2. Oven (UFM) Menu

Menu Range Comments
OVEN (UFM) This line is the menu title bar.
[Link] On/Off, Press ON to display the actual and setpoint values.
0–370 °C This value is the column initial temperature.
Initial time 0–999.99 min This parameter defines the time the column remains
at the starting temperature after a programmed run
has begun.
Ramp 1 On/Off, ∞ This is the temperature ramp rate in °C/min to reach
0.0–1200 °C/min the final temperature. Press ON to enable a
temperature ramp.
Final temp 1 0–370 °C This parameter defines the temperature the column
will reach at the end of the heating or cooling ramp.
This line only appears if Ramp 1 is On.
Final time 1 0.00–999.99 min, This parameter defines how long (in minutes) the
∞ column will maintain the final temperature of the
ramp.
Ramp 2-3 On/Off, ∞ After you program the first ramp, the menu adds the
0.0–1200 °C/min Ramp 2 parameter lines. If you do not want an
additional ramp, leave this parameter set to OFF. To
program the ramp, press ON. The Final temp and
Final time lines for the ramp will be added to the
menu. You can repeat this process to program up to
three temperature ramps.
Final temp 2-3 0–370 °C This parameter defines the temperature the column
will reach at the end of the relevant ramp.
Final time 2-3 0.00–999.99 min, This parameter defines how long (in minutes) the
∞ oven will maintain the final temperature of the ramp.
Block Temp 0- 400 °C, This parameter defines the temperature of the
On, Off heating block.

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UFM Calibration
This paragraph describes the operations needed to perform the calibration of the
UFM column temperature sensor.

This operation must be carried out every time a new column is installed and when
required by the system. UFM calibration is automatically verified every time the
GC is powered on.

UFM Calibration Menu

Press CONFIG, then scroll to Oven and press ENTER to open the OVEN
CONFIGURE menu. Scroll to UFM Calibration and press ENTER to open the
UFM CALIBRATION menu, shown in Table 2-3:

Table 2-3. UFM Calibration Menu

Menu Comments
Exit w/o calibrate To exit UFM Calibration menu without
performing calibration
Start calibration To start calibration
Verify calibration To verify calibration when needed.

Every time the GC is powered on the system performs automatically a Calibration

Verify routine to check the UFM calibration status. No messages are displayed
during this routine. At the end of the routine if calibration status is correct, the GC
goes to READY condition. If not, you need manually perform a calibration verify
selecting the relevant option in UFM calibration menu and following the
instructions reported in How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify operating
sequence.

CAUTION If calibration or verify calibration routine are not successfully passed, the system
automatically turns off power supply to the column. This avoids to damage the
column. A relevant status message will be displayed in the status window.

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Chapter 2
UFM Device Set-Up Set-Up Getting Started

Set-Up Getting Started

The set-up and the programming of the TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the UFM
involve the following operations:
• Column Installation
• UFM Calibration
• Column Evaluation and Leak Check
• TRACE GC Ultra parameters programming.
— Column Oven (configuration and parameters programming).
— Injector (SSL/PTV)
— Detector (FID/FPD)
• Data system package installation.

NOTE For further details about set-up, injector and detector parameters programming, refer to the
relevant Chapters in the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

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UFM Column Installation

The column is connected to the injector and detector base fittings located in the
GC oven. The GC oven controller accurately controls the column temperature.

CAUTION Each column has a maximum recommended operating temperature. To protect the
column from excessively high temperatures, remember to set the Max temp
parameter for the column oven in the CONFIGURE OVEN menu as described in the
operating sequence How to Configure Column Oven for UFM on page 32.
To install the UFM column refer to the instructions reported in the following
operating sequences in Chapter 5.
• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration
• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration
• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration

System Power Up
If you have not already done so, connect the power cord to the GC. Plug the power
cord into the appropriate power outlet. The power switch is located on the back
side of the GC. Flip the switch to the ON position.

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Configure Column Oven for UFM

Configure the column oven following the operating sequence reported below.

OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Configure Column Oven for UFM
Use this sequence to configure the column oven

1. Press CONFIG, then scroll to Oven and press ENTER.

2. Scroll to Auto prep run. Press ON to enable automatic prep run. Press OFF
if you want the prep run to be activated by pressing the PREP RUN key.

3. Scroll to PR timeout and set the duration of the prep run timeout.

4. Scroll to Enable UFM and set YES.

5. Scroll to Ready delay and set the delay time before the GC enters the
Ready to Inject condition.

6. Scroll to Equil time and set the UFM column temperature equilibration
time.

7. Scroll to Max Temp (UFM) and set the maximum allowable UFM column
temperature.

8. When required, scroll to UFM Calibration to perform the calibration of the

UFM column heating element.
For details refer to operating sequence How to Perform an UFM Calibration
on page 33.

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UFM Calibration
This operation must be carried out every time a new column is installed and when
required by the system. UFM calibration is automatically verified every time the
GC is powered on. Perform UFM Calibration following the instructions reported
in the How to Perform an UFM Calibration operating sequence.

At the end of the routine if calibration status is correct, the GC goes to READY
condition. If not, you need to perform manually a calibration verify selecting the
relevant option in UFM calibration menu and following the instructions
reported in How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify operating sequence.

OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Perform an UFM Calibration
This operating sequence contains the instructions to perform an UFM calibration.

Before operating, verify that the UFM device is correctly installed, the external
power module is switched on, the GC oven door is properly closed and the carrier
gas flow is turned on.

To perform calibration operate as follows:

1. Press CONFIG, then scroll to Oven and press ENTER to open the OVEN
CONFIGURE menu.

2. Scroll to UFM Calibration and press ENTER to open UFM Calibration

menu:
.
UFM CALIBRATION
Exit w/o calibrate
Start calibration
Verify calibration

NOTE To exit UFM Calibration menu without performing calibration, scroll to Exit w/o
calibrate and press ENTER.

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3. Scroll to Start calibration and press ENTER. The calibration routine is

automatically performed. The following message is displayed
.
UFM CALIBRATION
This operation
may take up to
10 min!

4. During the routine, you can only visualize the actual temperature values and
the elapsed time of the routine.

UFM CALIBRATION
Oven temp (40)
Column temp (40)
Elapsed time 1.25
Use <Stop> to abort

NOTE To abort calibration, press STOP. A relevant message will be displayed.

5. At the end of the routine the following message will be displayed if the
operation was successful.

UFM CALIBRATION
COMPLETED
SUCCESSFULLY

In case of error, the following message and the relevant error code number will be
displayed.

UFM CALIBRATION
Warning
Calibration FAILED
ERROR No X

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For further details, refer to Calibration Routine Error Messages in Chapter 4.

OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify
You need to manually verify the calibration when the GC does not go to Ready
condition at the end of the verify calibration automatic routine performed at the
GC power on.

The GC cannot perform an automatic calibration verify at power on if one of the

following conditions subsists:
• the oven door is open
• the carrier gas is off
• the UFM power supply is off

To manually perform verify calibration routine operate as follows.

1. Press CONFIG, then scroll to Oven and press ENTER to open the OVEN
CONFIGURE menu.

2. Scroll to UFM Calibration and press ENTER to open UFM Calibration

menu:
.
UFM CALIBRATION
Exit w/o calibrate
Start calibration
Verify calibration

3. Scroll to Verify calibration and press ENTER. The verify calibration

routine is performed.

4. During the routine, you can only visualize the actual values of temperatures
and the elapsed time of the routine.

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VERIFYING UFM
Oven temp (40)
Column temp (40)
Elapsed time 1.25
Use <Stop> to abort

NOTE To abort verify calibration, press STOP. A relevant message will be displayed.

5. At the end of the routine the following message will be displayed if the
operation was successful.

UFM CALIBRATION
Calibration verified
SUCCESSFULLY

In case of failure, a relevant message will be displayed.

UFM CALIBRATION
Warning
Verify FAILED

Refer to Calibration Routine Error Messages

WARNING! If Verify calibration failed, it is mandatory to perform a new calibration.

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Column Evaluation and Leak Check UFM Device Set-Up

Column Evaluation and Leak Check

The circular sequence Automatic Leak Check, Manual Check for Leaks - Column
Evaluation - Automatic Leak Check is the key for minimizing troubles related to
leaks.

Automatic Leak Check

When you perform an Automatic Leak Check, the GC measures the column flow
with a true mass flow sensor and compares it to the calculated flow from the
original column constant to see if the numbers match. The instrument assumes a
gas leak exists if there is a difference between these numbers and notify you that
the system is not leak tight.

When the Automatic Leak Check highlights leaks you should perform a manual
leak check, to determine the location of the leaks following the instructions
reported in Chapter 8 of the TRACE GC Ultra Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Manual.

You should execute the Automatic Leak Check:

• once a day
• every time you have disconnected the gas lines for any reason (e.g. to clean or
replace a component of the system or to install a new column).

NOTE Only a previous Column Evaluation, performed in a condition of true tightness, can ensure
the validity of the subsequent Automatic Leak Check responses.
Perform the Automatic Leak Check following the instructions reported in How to
Perform an Automatic (DPFC) Leak Check operating sequence on page 41.

Column Evaluation
For pressure controlled injectors (S/SL, OCI, PTV and PPKD in wide bore
mode), the indirect column flow control by automatic pressure programming
relies on the calculation and predetermination of a column constant. The column
evaluation is an automatic measurement of the column resistance that determines
the column constant.

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Once the leak has been removed and the tightness of the system is reasonably
sure, you should perform the Column Evaluation automatic control and compare
the response with the K Factor values reported in K-Factor Quick Reference card.
If the value obtained does not agree with the one reported on the card, this means
that the leaks have not been repaired.
Performing the Column Evaluation is the necessary condition for the success of
any subsequent Automatic Leak Check.

Perform the Column Evaluation following the instructions reported in How to

Perform a Column Evaluation operating sequence on page 39.

CAUTION Before performing column evaluation and automatic leak check, the UFM calibration
must be successfully carried out.

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OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Perform a Column Evaluation
To perform the column evaluation, the system uses the correlation between the
pressure applied to the flow and the column temperatures. This operation must be
carried out every time a new column is installed. Before performing the column
evaluation, a manual leak test of the system must be carried out.

CAUTION Before performing Column Evaluation, carry out the leak check following the
instructions reported in the TRACE GC Ultra Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Manual.

The GC must not be performing a run and must be isothermally stable before you
can perform a column evaluation.

1. Press COLUMN EVAL to open the following menu:

EVALUATE COLUMN?
Exit w/o evaluation
Eval Right column1
Eval Left column1
1. This item appears if the relevant channel is present and configured.

2. Scroll to the Right or Left column to evaluate and press ENTER. The
column evaluation is automatically performed.

NOTE To exit Column Evaluation menu without performing column evaluation, scroll to
Exit w/o evaluation and press ENTER.

3. During the routine, you can only visualize the actual values of oven temp,
pressure and column flow.

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EVALUATING R/L COLUMN

Oven temp (52)
Pressure (21)
Col. flow (08)
Use <Stop> to abort

NOTE To abort column evaluation, press STOP. A relevant message will be displayed.

4. After a few minutes, the following message will be displayed if the operation
was successful. Compare the response with the K Factor values reported in
the K Factor Quick Reference card according to the carrier gas used.

R/[Link]
COMPLETED
SUCCESSFULLY
K. --------

5. If the value obtained does not agree with the one reported on the K Factor
Quick Reference card, this means that leaks have not been repaired.

CAUTION The K factor values reported on the K Factor Quick Reference card are expected K
factors for columns of exact dimensions. The K factors produced by you may vary
somewhat. Large variations from the chart however will indicate a plugged column
(high K constant) or a leak in the system (low K constant).

NOTE Performing the Column Evaluation is the necessary condition for the success of any
subsequent Automatic Leak Check.

6. In case of error, the relevant error message will be displayed.

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OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Perform an Automatic (DPFC) Leak Check
After you install a column and perform a manual leak check (as described in the
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual) and column evaluation, you can use
the automatic leak check function any time in the future to check for leaks.

1. To start the leak check, press LEAK CHECK. The options you can select
(Right column or Left column) depend on the configuration of your GC.

LEAK CHECK COLUMN?

Exit w/o Leak check
Eval Right column1
Eval Left column1
1. This item appears if the relevant channel is present and configured.

2. Scroll to the desired channel and press ENTER to start. The channel selected is
automatically pressurized with carrier gas and sealed to perform the leak
check.

NOTE To exit Leak Check menu without performing leak check, scroll to Exit w/o Leak
check and press ENTER.

3. During the routine, you can only visualize the actual values of oven temp,
pressure and column flow.

R/[Link]. LEAK CHECK

Oven temp (52)
Pressure (21)
Col. flow (08)
Use <Stop> to abort

NOTE To abort leak check, press STOP. A relevant message will be displayed.

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4. After a few minutes, the following message will be displayed if the operation
was successful.

R/[Link] CHECK
COMPLETED
SUCCESSFULLY
Leak check passed.

If not, an error message is displayed and you must search for leaks, then repeat the
leak check.

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Parameters Programming
Column Oven Parameters Programming
Set-up a Single Ramp or Multiple Temperature Program following the operating
sequences reported below.

OPERATING SEQUENCE
Setting Up a Single Ramp Temperature Program
This program raises the initial UFM column temperature to a specified final
temperature at a specified rate and maintains the final temperature for a specified
time.

1. Press OVEN to open the OVEN (UFM) menu.

2. Scroll to Temp and enter the initial temperature.

3. Scroll to Initial time and enter the time you want the column to maintain
the initial temperature.

4. Scroll to Ramp 1 and press ON. Enter the ramp rate in °C/minute for the
column to reach the ramp’s Final temp.

5. Scroll to Final temp 1 and enter the final temperature for the ramp.

6. Scroll to Final time 1 and enter the time the column will maintain the
Final temp.

7. Scroll to Block temp and enter the temperature of the heating block.

8. To end the single ramp program, Ramp 2 must be Off.

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OPERATING SEQUENCE
Setting Up a Multiple Ramp Temperature Program
This program raises the initial column temperature to a specified final temperature
through up to three ramps, each having a specified ramp rate, time, and
temperature.

1. Press OVEN to open the OVEN(UFM) menu.

2. Scroll to Temp and enter the initial temperature.

3. Scroll to Initial time and enter the time you want the column to maintain
the initial temperature.

4. Scroll to Ramp 1 and press ON. Enter the ramp rate in °C/minute for the
column to reach the ramp’s Final temp.

5. Scroll to Final temp 1 and enter the final temperature for the first ramp.

6. Scroll to Final time 1 and enter the time the column will maintain the
Final temp.

7. Scroll to Ramp 2 and press ON. Enter the ramp rate for the second
temperature ramp.

8. Scroll to Final temp 2 and enter the final temperature for the second ramp.

9. Scroll to Final time 2 and enter the time the column will maintain the
Final temp.

10. To end the multiple ramp temperature program, leave Ramp 3 set to Off. To
add additional oven ramps, repeat the steps 7 through 9.

11. Scroll to Block temp and enter the temperature of the heating block.

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Split/Spliless Injector Parameters Programming

Program the Split/Splitless (S/SL) parameters following the operating sequence
reported below. For further information refer to Chapter 6 of the TRACE GC
Ultra Operating Manual.

OPERATING SEQUENCE
Setting Up the Split/Splitless Injector
To set up Split/Splitless injector the following sequential steps are required:
• Programming Carrier Gas
• Programming S/SL Inlet

Before you begin programming verify that a column is correctly installed and the
system is free of leaks then operate as follows:

Programming Carrier Gas

Before you begin this operation check that the carrier gas type is correct for the
analysis. Refer to Chapter 5 of the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

To program carrier gas, proceed as follows:

1. Press LEFT CARRIER or RIGHT CARRIER to open the LEFT CARRIER or

RIGHT CARRIER menu.

LEFT CARRIER
Col. Flow 5.00 5.00<
Pressure 40.6
Flow mode con flow

2. Scroll to Flow mode and press MODE/TYPE or ENTER.

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3. Scroll to Constant flow and press ENTER.

LEFT CARRIER FLOW MODE

* Constant flow <
Constant pressure
Programmed flow
Programmed pressure

4. In LEFT CARRIER menu scroll to Col. Flow and set the appropriate value.

Programming S/SL Inlet

1. Press LEFT INLET or RIGHT INLET to open the relevant INLET menu.

LEFT INLET (S/SL)

Temp 250 250
Pressure 10.6 10.6
Mode: split<

The Mode: menu item displays the current operating mode.

2. Press MODE/TYPE to open the INLET MODE submenu.

XX INLET MODE
* Split <
Splitless
Splitless w/surge

3. Scroll to the mode of interest and press ENTER.

4. Scroll to Temp and press ON or enter the appropriate injector temperature

using the numeric keypad.

5. Scroll to Const sept purge? and press YES.

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Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector Parameters

Programming
Program the Programmable Temperature Vaporizing (PTV) parameters following
the operating sequence reported below. For further information refer to Chapter
12 of the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

OPERATING SEQUENCE
Setting Up the Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector
To set up Programmable Temperature Vaporizing injector the following
sequential steps are required:
• Programming Carrier Gas
• Programming PTV Inlet

Before you begin programming verify that a column is correctly installed and the
system is free of leaks then operate as follows:

Programming Carrier Gas

Before you begin this operation check that the carrier gas type is correct for the
analysis. Refer to Chapter 5 of the TRACE GC Ultra Operating Manual.

To program carrier gas, proceed as follows:

1. Press LEFT CARRIER or RIGHT CARRIER to open the LEFT CARRIER or

RIGHT CARRIER menu.

RIGHT CARRIER
Col. Flow 5.00 5.00<
Pressure 40.6
Flow mode con flow

2. Scroll to Flow mode and press MODE/TYPE or ENTER.

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3. Scroll to Constant flow and press ENTER.

RIGHT CARRIER FLOW MODE

* Constant flow <
Constant pressure
Programmed flow
Programmed pressure

4. In CARRIER menu scroll to Col. Flow and set the appropriate value.

Programming PTV Inlet

1. Press LEFT INLET or RIGHT INLET to open the relevant INLET menu.

RIGHT INLET (PTV)

Temp 250 250
Pressure 10.6 10.6
Mode: xxxxx<

The Mode: menu item displays the current operating mode.

2. Press MODE/TYPE to open the INLET MODE submenu.

XX INLET MODE
PTV split
PTV splitless
PTV solvent split
* CT split <
CT splitless
CT splitless w/srg

3. Scroll up to the CT split mode is selected, then press ENTER.

4. Scroll to Temp and press ON or enter the appropriate injector temperature

using the numeric keypad.

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FID/FPD Detector Parameters Programming

Program the FID/FPD parameters following the operating sequence reported
below. For further details, refer to the Chapter 17 or 21 of the TRACE GC Ultra
Operating Manual.

OPERATING SEQUENCE
Programming an FID/FPD
Before you begin this operating sequence, do the following:
• Verify that all detector gases are connected, a column is correctly installed,
and the system is free of leaks.
• Check the oven temperature and injector temperature.
• Check the carrier gas flow depending on the capillary or packed column in
use.
WARNING! Hydrogen is a potentially dangerous gas. Refer to Using Hydrogen on page 16 for
safety information.

1. Press LEFT DETECT or RIGHT DETECT to open the DETECTOR menu.

2. Set the detector base body temperature.

3. Change the hydrogen flow rate, if desired, according to the analytical

requirement.

4. Change the air flow rate, if desired, according to the analytical requirement.

5. Change the make-up gas flow rate, if desired.

6. In case of FPD scroll to high voltage mode? and set On if high voltage is
required.

7. When the detector base body is at the set temperature, scroll to Flame and
press ON. This turns on the air and hydrogen flows and initiates the ignition
sequence. The signal increases after the ignition. A sudden baseline deflection

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indicates that the flame is lit inside the detector. After a few seconds, the
baseline should stabilize to the standing current level of the system.

TEMPUS TOF MS Parameters Programming

Program the TEMPUS TOF MS Detector parameters following the instructions
reported in the relevant Instruction Manual.

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Analysis
3
This chapter provides information to run analyses with your TRACE GC Ultra
equipped with the UFM device.

Chapter at a Glance…
Performing an Analysis ........................................................................................52

Operating Procedures
How to Perform an Analysis ................................................................................52

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Analysis Performing an Analysis

Performing an Analysis
Use the following sequence to inject a sample into a split/splitless (S/SL) or a
programmable temperature vaporizing (PTV) injector.

OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Perform an Analysis
Before injection, do the following:
• Verify that an UFM column is correctly installed, the correct liner is in the
injector, and the system is free of leaks.
• Verify that UFM Calibration has been performed successfully.
• Verify that you have the proper syringe for the technique you are using:
— 51 mm needle for split or PTV injection
— 70–75 mm needle for splitless injection

Parameters Setting

1. Use LEFT CARRIER or RIGHT CARRIER to display the appropriate Carrier Gas
Control Table. Verify you operate in the required constant flow mode.
If not, scroll to Flow mode, press MODE/TYPE to access the selection menu,
then select the correct mode.

LEFT CARRIER1
[Link] 0.5 0.5
Pressure 200
Flow mode con flow <
1. These settings could also be for a right carrier.

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2. Use OVEN to display the Column Oven (UFM) Control Table. Set the oven
temperature and the Oven Program required.

OVEN (UFM)
Temp 50.0 50.0
Initial Time 0.10
Ramp 1 180.0
Final temp 250
Final time 1 0.30<
Ramp 2 Off
Block temp. 260 260

3. Use LEFT INLET or RIGHT INLET to display the appropriate S/SL or PTV
Injector Control Table, according to the UFM device configuration.
Set the required temperature Temp setpoint. Verify you operate in the required
inlet mode:

• Split for S/SL

• CT split for PTV

If not, scroll to Mode, press MODE/TYPE to access the selection menu. Select
the correct mode, then set the all others required setpoints.

LEFT INLET (S/SL)1 RIGHT INLET (PTV)

Temp 250 250 Temp 250 250
Pressure 200 Pressure 200
Mode: Split Mode: CT Split
Total flow (155.5) Total flow (155.5)
Split flow 150.0 150.0< Split flow 150.0 150.0<
Split ratio 300 Split ratio 300
1. These settings could also be used for a left/right inlet.

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4. Use LEFT DETECTOR or RIGHT DETECTOR to display the appropriate Detector

Control Table. Set the required temperature Base Temp and the detector
gases H2, Air and Mkup required setpoints.

LEFT DETECTOR (FID)1 LEFT DETECTOR (FPD)1

Flame Off Flame Off
Base temp 250 250 Base temp 300 300
Signal pA (5.5) FPD temp 150 150
[Link] 2.0 Signal pA (1.4)
Flameout retry Off High voltage mode? N
H2 35 35 H2 90 90
Air 350 350 Air 115 115
Mkup N2 30 30< Mkup N2 00 00
1. These settings could also be used for a right detector.

5. In case of FPD, scroll to High voltage mode? and press ON if high voltage
is required.

6. Ignite the FID/FPD flame scrolling to Flame and pressing ON.

7. Use LEFT SIGNAL or RIGHT SIGNAL to display the appropriate Detector Signal
Control Table. Observe the FID/FPD flame signal on the display. This is the
flame-on background offset. Scroll to Range and set the electrometer
amplifier input range required.

1
LEFT SIGNAL
Output (1000)
Offset 100
Auto zero? Y/N
Range 10^(0..3) 0<
Analog filter Off
Baseline Comp Off
1. These settings could also be used for a right signal.

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Manual Injection
1. Press PREP RUN. Depending on the mode you have programmed, the TRACE
GC Ultra will perform the following operations:
• When the gas saver function is programmed, PREP RUN ends the gas
saver mode and resets the split flow to the flow used during injection.
• In splitless mode, PREP RUN closes the split valve and will close the
septum purge valve as programmed.
• In surge splitless mode, PREP RUN initiates the surge pressure.

2. When the Ready to Inject LED is lit, insert the syringe into the injector, wait
for approximately 2 seconds, inject the sample rapidly, and rapidly remove
the syringe from the injector. (This is the Hot Empty Needle technique.)

3. Press START.

The GC will complete the analysis as programmed.

Injection Using an Autosampler

Before you begin autosampler injection, ensure that you have programmed the
autosampler method in the AUTOSAMPLER menu and the autosampler sequence in
the SEQUENCE menu.

1. Press PREP RUN. Depending on the mode you have programmed, the TRACE
GC Ultra will perform the following operations:

• When the gas saver function is programmed, PREP RUN ends the gas
saver mode and resets the split flow to the analytical flow.

• In splitless mode, PREP RUN closes the split valve and will close the
septum purge valve as programmed.

• In surge splitless mode, PREP RUN initiates the surge pressure.

2. Press SEQ CONTROL.

3. Scroll to Start Sequence and press ENTER or START.

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The autosampler will inject the samples according to the programmed method and
sequence.

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Maintenance and
4
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides maintenance guidelines and troubleshooting suggestions for
the UFM device.

Chapter at a Glance…
Maintenance .........................................................................................................58
Messages...............................................................................................................59

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Maintenance
This paragraph contains a suggested guidelines to periodically perform the
maintenance of the TRACE GC Ultra equipped with the UFM device.

Maintaining the UFM Device

This device does not require ordinary maintenance.

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Messages Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Messages
This paragraph contains the list of messages that may be displayed before or
during the calibration and verify calibration routines, and general error messages
that may occur during the UFM runs.

Calibration Routine Error Messages

The possible error messages that may be displayed before or during the
Calibration routine are reported in the following table.

Table 4-1. Calibration Routine Error Messages

Error Message Cause Remedy
UFM CALIBRATION Carrier gas line is closed or Open the carrier gas line on the
UFM Column must be carrier flow turned OFF cylinder. Turn the carrier flow
pressurized for ON.
UFM calibration!
UFM CALIBRATION The external Power Module is Verify the connection between
UFM Power must be on not properly connected or the Power Module and the UFM
for UFM calibration! turned Off. control Card.
Turn the module On by using the
power switch located on the rear
panel.
UFM CALIBRATION The GC door is open. Close the GC door.
Door must be closed
for UFM calibration!
UFM CALIBRATION You are starting calibration To perform calibration wait the
Can’t execute while while the GC is running. end of the analytical cycle or
GC is running! stop the GC.
UFM CALIBRATION You have selected the option To perform calibration again,
Warning, Use <Stop> to abort select the option Start
during the calibration routine. calibration in UFM
CALIBRATION aborted
Calibration menu.
by USER!

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Table 4-1. Calibration Routine Error Messages (Continued)

Error Message Cause Remedy
UFM CALIBRATION The calibration routine time has Make sure that:
Warning, exceeded the limit of 10 - all the electrical connections
CALIBRATION aborted minutes. have been properly carried out.
for TIMEOUT! - the column is pressurized.
- the external power module is
turned on.
Repeat the calibration. If the
error persists, contact your
Thermo Fisher Scientific
customer support organization.

UFM CALIBRATION The calibration failed due to a Contact your Thermo Fisher
Warning, failure expressed by Error No Scientific customer support
CALIBRATION FAILED X where X is a number from 1 organization.
Error No X
to 6.
1 = Resistance of the column
temperature sensor is too low.
2 = Resistance of the column
temperature sensor is too high.
3 = Resistance temperature
coefficient is too low.
4 = Resistance temperature
coefficient is too high.
5 = First calibration point out of
range.
6 = Calibration points difference
out of range.

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Calibration Verify Routine Error Messages

The possible error messages that may be displayed before or during the Verify
Calibration routine are reported in the following table.

Table 4-2. Calibration Verify Routine Error Messages

Error Message Cause Remedy
UFM VERIFY Carrier gas line is closed or Open the carrier gas line on the
UFM Column must be carrier flow turned OFF cylinder. Turn the carrier flow
pressurized for ON.
UFM calibration!
UFM VERIFY The external Power Module is Verify the connection between
UFM Power must be on not properly connected or the Power Module and the UFM
for UFM calibration! turned Off. control Card.
Turn the module On by using the
power switch located on the rear
panel.
UFM VERIFY The GC door is open. Close the GC door.
Door must be closed
for verifying UFM!
UFM VERIFY You are starting calibration To perform calibration wait the
Can’t execute while while the GC is running. end of the analytical cycle or
GC is running! stop the GC.
UFM CALIBRATION You have selected the option To perform calibration again,
Warning Use <Stop> to abort select the option Verify
during the verify calibration calibration in UFM
VERIFY aborted
routine. Calibration menu.
by USER!
UFM CALIBRATION The verify calibration routine Perform a new calibration.
Warning time has exceeded the limit of
VERIFY aborted 2.5 minutes.
for TIMEOUT!
UFM CALIBRATION Verify calibration failed. Perform a new calibration
Warning
CALIBRATION FAILED

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General Messages
The following table details messages that are displayed in case of “Not Ready”
conditions.

Table 4-3. General Messages

Message Description Cause
NOT RDY-Waiting for
UFM Power The column is not powered. Turn the external power module
On.
UFM Column temp The column temperature is not Wait that the temperature
at the setpoint. reaches the setpoint.
UFM XLine1 temp The Xline1 temperature is not at
the setpoint.
UFM XLine2 temp The Xline2 temperature is not at
the setpoint.
UFM block temp The UFM block temperature is
not at the setpoint.
UFM uncalibrated The column is not calibrated. Perform the calibration.

Alarm Messages
The following table lists alarm messages that may be displayed in case of fault.

WARNING! When one of the error listed occurs, contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific customer
support organization.

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Table 4-4. Alarm Messages

Message Description Cause
NOT RDY-Waiting for Temperature Error
UFM Column temp Temperature error due to Verify that external power
UFM XLine1 temp hardware faults. module is turned on.
UFM XLine2 temp Try to turn it off then on again.
If the problem persists, contact
your Thermo Fisher Scientific
customer support organization.
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN UFM system failure. Contact your Thermo Fisher
UFM is Scientific customer support
out of Control! organization.
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN UFM column temperature has
UFM Column exceeded the set temperature
Temperature over limit.
limits
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN UFM transfer line 1 temperature
UFM Transfer line 1 has exceeded the set temperature
Temperature over limit.
limits
TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN UFM transfer line 1 temperature
UFM Transfer line 2 has exceeded the set temperature
Temperature over limit.
limits

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5
This chapter provides the instructions to properly install the UFM device on your
TRACE GC Ultra. It also contains operating sequences to remove the device from
your GC when normal gas chromatography conditions are required.

Chapter at a Glance…
Introduction ..........................................................................................................66
Getting Started......................................................................................................66
S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration ............................................................................68
S/SL - MS Configuration......................................................................................94
PTV - FID/FPD Configuration ...........................................................................124
UFM Device Removal........................................................................................152

Operating Sequences
How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration.....................68
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration ..89
How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration..............................94
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration ......... 117
How to Install the UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration ...................124
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration.147
Removing UFM Device .....................................................................................152

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Introduction
The most important components of the UFM device are the following:
• Heating Block
• UFM Control Card
• External Power Module
• UFM Standard Outfit

Who Performs the Installation of the Device

The UFM device is already installed and configured on your GC.
If, for any reason (e.g. to operate in normal GC conditions) the device is not
installed or it is necessary to remove it from your GC and reinstall it again when
required, carefully adhere to the instructions reported in this chapter.

WARNING! The PTV Backflush option, if present, must be removed, due to its interference with
the installation of the UFM device in the configuration with the PTV injector.

Getting Started
This paragraph contains the instructions to install the UFM device on your GC.

WARNING! The installation must be carried out only by Thermo Fisher Scientific authorized and
trained technical personnel.

Before starting, the following preliminary operations must be carried out:

1. Cool the oven and detector base body to room temperature.

2. Close the gas supplies.

3. Turn off the main power on the rear panel of the GC.

4. Disconnect the main power cable from the rear of the GC.

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5. If installed, disconnect the conventional capillary column and remove the

column support.

Perform the sequential operations required to properly install UFM Device

according to the detector in use (FID, FPD or TEMPUS TOF MS) following the
instructions reported in the relevant operating sequences.
• How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration
• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration
• How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration
• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration
• How to Install the UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration
• How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration

To remove the UFM device, refer to Removing UFM Device operating sequence.

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S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration

OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration
To properly install the UFM device, the following sequential operations must be
performed:
• Remove the top and right side panels of the GC.
• Prepare the injector and detector base fittings.
• Install the heating block inside the GC oven.
• Install the column block fixing bracket.
• Install the control card into the GC electronic compartment (control unit).
• Connect the external power module.
• Connection of the cables.
• Remount GC panels.
• Connect the column module.
• Power on the GC.
• Configure the UFM device.

Material Needed
• 2-mm Allen wrench
• 3-mm Allen wrench
• 10-mm Wrench
• 11-mm Wrench
• 15-mm Wrench
• 17-mm Wrench

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1. Injector and detector cassette 2. Column oven door

3. Upper cover 4. Right hand-side panel

Figure 5-1. The TRACE GC Ultra

Removing the GC Panels

This operation allows to access the GC upper parts and the electronic
compartment.

Remove the GC Top Cover

1. Lift the detector cover off the GC top cover.

2. Open the oven door and unscrew the two top cover fastening screws.

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3. Push the cover back about 1 cm and lift it up and off the GC.

Figure 5-2. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover

Remove the GC Right Side Panel

1. Loosen and remove the screw that secures the right side panel to the right
upper rear corner of the GC by using the 3-mm Allen wrench. Refer to
Figure 5-3.

2. Slide the side panel towards the back of the GC and then tilt the top of the side
panel outwards. Continue to slide the panel towards the rear of the GC.

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3. Hold the side panel parallel to the GC, and pull the lower edge of the panel
away from the GC.

1. Right Panel Securing Screw

Figure 5-3. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel

Preparing the Injector and Detector Base

This operation allows to accomodate the injector and detector bases, located
inside the GC oven, to accept the UFM device.

Removing the Injector and Detector Base Fittings

Referring to Figures 5-4 and 5-5, operate as follows.

Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

2 1

1. Retaining Nut for Terminal Fitting 2. Capillary Column Adapter

Figure 5-4. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (1)

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1. Use the 17-mm and 10-mm wrenches respectively to unscrew the retaining
nut at the bottom of the injector and the capillary column adapter at the
bottom of the detector.

2. From the injector side, remove the retaining nut, the terminal fitting for
capillary column and the silver seal.

3. From the detector side, remove the capillary column adapter and the silver
seal.

Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

5
3
4 2

1. Retaining Nut for Terminal Fitting 2. Terminal Fitting for Capillary Column
3. Silver Seal 4. Capillary Column Adapter
5. Silver Seal
Figure 5-5. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (2)

Replacing the Injector and Detector Base Fittings

Referring to Figures 5-6 and 5-7, operate as follows.

4. On the injector side, insert the same terminal fitting previously removed into
the bottom of the injector base interposing a new silver seal, then finger-
tighten the special retaining nut until it starts to grip the injector base.

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5. On the detector side, insert the special terminal fitting into the bottom of the
detector base, then finger-tighten the special retaining nut until it starts to grip
the detector base.

Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

4
5 1
2
3
3

1. Silver Seal for Injector Base 2. Terminal Fitting for Capillary Column
3. Retaining Nut for Injector/Detector Base 4. Silver Seal for Detector base
5. Terminal Fitting for Detector Base
Figure 5-6. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (3)

6. Use the 15-mm wrench to tighten both special retaining nuts. Use no more
pressure than necessary to obtain a good seal (1/4 or 1/2 turn).

Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

Figure 5-7. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (4)

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Installing the Heating Block

This operation allows to properly install the heating block on the injector and
detector bases, located inside the GC oven.

Fixing the Heating Block Against the Oven Ceiling

Referring to Figure 5-9, operate as follows:

Detector
Base Body

Injector Base

1
2
5 3
1. Heating Block 2. Mounting Plate
3. Mounting Plate Holes 4. Mounting Plate Fixing Screws
5. Heater Element and Temperature Sensor Cable

Figure 5-8. Installing the Heating Block (1)

1. Place the heating block against the ceiling of the oven paying attention to
insert the injector and detector base fittings into the corresponding two holes
present on the top of the heating block.

2. Verify that the injector and detector base fittings easily protrude inside the
two holes present on the mounting plate.
If not, lightly loose the mounting plate fixing screws, then try again.

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3. Firmly holding the heating block against the oven ceiling, fix the mounting
plate to the injector and detector base retaining nuts tightening the two fixing
screws by using the 3-mm Allen wrench as shown in Figure 5-9.

NOTE Make sure there is no free space between the heating block and the oven ceiling, to avoid
possible cold spots.

1
2

1 Detector Base Retaining Nut 2. Injector Base Retaining Nut

Figure 5-9. Installing the Heating Block (2)

4. Finger-tighten the threaded locking rings until them start to grip the detector
and the injector retaining nuts. Use the 11-mm wrench to slightly tighten the
threaded locking rings.

1
1. Ttreaded Locking Rings

Figure 5-10. Installing the Heating Block (3)

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Guiding the Heating Block Cable out of the Oven

On the internal part of the column oven several fixing points are present.
Look for the appropriate hole that allows the insertion of the cable as shown in
Figure 5-11. The cable, coming from the heating block, must be guided across this
hole.

Injectors-Detectors
Cassette

Oven Ceiling

1. Insertion Hole
Figure 5-11. Installing the Heating Block (4)
Before starting operate as follows:

1. Remove the hole cap located behind the injectors/detectors cassette as shown
in Figure 5-12. After the hole cap remotion, the insertion hole is visible.

2
1

1. Cables Exit Hole 2. Hole Cap

Figure 5-12. Installing the Heating Block (5)

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2. Inside the GC oven, guide the heating block cable through the insertion hole
until the cable protrudes from the GC upper panel as shown in Figures 5-13
and 5-14

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Cables Insertion Hole

Figure 5-13. Installing the Heating Block (6)

Figure 5-14. Installing the Heating Block (7)

Installing the Column Fixing Bracket

This operation allows to install the bracket that will be used to fix the column cage
when it will be connected to the heating block.

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1. Loosen the Allen screw 1 that secures the right tab of the oven heater baffle as
shown in Figure 5-15.

1. Oven Heater Baffle Right Tab Securing Allen Screw

Figure 5-15. Oven Heater Baffle

2. Move the column block bracket until the bracket arm couples the Allen screw,
previously loosened, that secures the right tab of the oven heater baffle as
shown in Figure 5-16.

1
1

1. Bracket Arm 2. Right Tab Allen Screw

Figure 5-16. Installation of the Column Block Fixing Bracket

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Installing the UFM Control Card

The UFM control card must be installed into the proper expansion slot marked A,
B or C located on the left part of the GC mother board in the electronic
compartment. Refer to Figures 5-17 and 5-18.

NOTE In the case all the expansion slots are occupied, it is necessary to remove one of the three
detector control cards currently installed and replace it with the UFM control card.

C 1

B 3
2
A

1. Slot cover plate 2. Cover plates fixing screw

3. Free slot A B C. Extension slot position
Figure 5-17. Extension Slots Top View

1. Loosen the fixing screw of the slot cover plate that corresponds to the selected
A, B or C expansion slot on the mother board.

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2
3

1. Detector control card expansion Slots 2. Additional heat control jumpers

3. Mother board

Figure 5-18. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots

2. Verify that the jumper marked Jx, adjacent to the defined control card
connector on the mother board, is positioned between the pins 1 and 2. Refer
to the following table.

Expansion slot Corresponding Jumper

A J8
B J7
C J6

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Jumper Positioning

Pins 1-2 = additional heat control enabled

Pins 2-3 = additional heat control not enabled

WARNING! The jumper marked “Jx” must be positioned between the pins 1 and 2.

3. Plug the UFM control card into the selected expansion slot on the mother
board.

4. Fix the control card by using the same screw previously removed at point 1.

5. Connect the 2-pin connector of the free cable placed on the GC basement to
the connector marked P1 located on the UFM control card as shown in
Figure 5-19. This connection allows the UFM electronics to take control of
the fan.

Figure 5-19. Fan Cable

WARNING! If the fan control cable is not properly connected to the P1 connector of the UFM
control module, the UFM device will not function correctly.

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The result of the operation is shown in the example of Figure 5-20, where the
expansion slot C on the mother board has been selected to install the card.

NOTE The UFM control card will be automatically recognized at the GC power on.

3
2
1

1. 9-pin Port 2. 15-pin Port

3. 6-pin Connector

Figure 5-20. Installation of the UFM Control Card

On the top of the UFM control card the following connecting ports are present.
• a 9-pin port for the connection between the UFM control card and the heating
block installed inside the GC oven.
• a 15-pin port for the connections between the UFM control card and the
column cage.
• a 6-pin connector for the connection between the UFM control card and the
external power module.

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Installing the External Power Module

The external power module, shown in Figure 5-21, supplies power to the column
and the transfer lines heater.

The module should be placed near the GC.

1 3
5
V MAINS

POWER SUPPLY

Front View Rear View

1. Power On LED 2. Power Supply Socket

3. Power Supply On/Off Switch 4. 6-pin Connector
5. Fuse

Figure 5-21. The External Power Module

Electrical Specifications
.
Power Supply Input: 100 - 240 Vac; 50/60 Hz; 250 W
Output: 32 Vdc
Fuses F6.3A IEC127/I (5 x 20 mm)

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Connecting the Cables

This operation consists in the following steps:
• Guiding the Column Cable Inside the Oven
• Connecting the Column Cable to the UFM Control Card
• Connecting the Heating Block Cable to the UFM Control Card
• Connecting the Power Module Cables

Guiding the Column Cable Inside the Oven

The same hole shown in Figure 5-11 allows the insertion of the column cable into
the GC oven to power the analytical column when installed.

1. Guide the column cable through the insertion hole until the cable protrudes
inside the GC oven ceiling as shown in Figures 5-22 and 5-23.

Figure 5-22. Insertion of the Column Cable (1)

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Figure 5-23. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)

2. Leave the column cable inside the oven. This cable will be connected to the
column cage when installed as described in the Installing the UFM column
operating sequence.

Connecting the Column Cable to the UFM Control Card

3. Connect the 15-pin connector of the column cable to the column port located
on the top of the UFM control card as shown in Figure 5-24.

1. Column Cable 2. Column Port

Figure 5-24. Connection of the Column Cable

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Connecting the Heating Block Cable to the UFM Control Card

4. Connect the cable coming from the heating block previously installed to the
second piece of cable provided as shown in Figure 5-25.

2
1

1. Heating Block Cable (1st segment) 2. Heating Block Cable (2nd segment)
Figure 5-25. Heating Block Cables Connection

5. Connect the 9-pin connector of the second piece of the cable to the heating
block port located on the top of the UFM control card as shown in
Figure 5-26.

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Heating Block Port

Figure 5-26. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly

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Connecting the Power Module Cables

6. Using the connection cable provided, connect the 6-pin connector located on
the top of the UFM control card, as shown in Figure 5-27, to the 6-pin
connector located on the power module rear panel as shown in Figure 5-28.

1. Power Module Cable 2. Power Module Port

Figure 5-27. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1)

1. Power Module Cable 2. Power Module Connector

Figure 5-28. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2)

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7. Snap the cable into one of the cable slots on the GC as shown in Figure 5-29.

Figure 5-29. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3)

The result of the connecting cables operation is shown in Figure 5-30

Figure 5-30. Result of the Cables Connections

Reinstalling the GC panels

This operation allows to reinstall the GC panels

1. Reinstall all the GC panels proceeding in the reverse order of their removal
(refer to Removing the GC Panels on page 69).

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OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD
Configuration
This sequence contains the instructions to properly connect the UFM capillary
column in S/SL - FID/FPD configuration.

Material Needed
• 6-mm wrench
Referring to Figure 5-31 operate as follows.

1
3
2

4
5

1. Heater Block 2. Detector Base

3. Injector Base 4. Graphite Ferrules (just included)
5. Retaining Nuts 6. Column Cage
Figure 5-31. Column Installation (1)

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The column module is supplied with a graphite ferrule in each column terminal.
The two column terminals protruding from the module are already pre-cut at the
right length to fit correctly the S/SL inlet and the GC detector.

The longer terminal must fit the GC detector and the shorter on the S/SL:

Detector

Injector

82 mm

40 mm

Figure 5-32. Column Ends

1. Insert the column ends into the detector and injector base simultaneously and
slide the module up to the detector and injector base respectively.

2. Push the column as far as possible into the detector and injector base.

3. Finger-tighten the column retaining nuts until they starts to grip the column.
Tighten the two nuts simultaneously (a little bit each one per time) in order to
avoid to mount the cage awry.

4. Use the 6-mm wrench to tighten the retaining nuts as shown in Figure 5-33.
Use enough pressure to obtain a good seal, but don’t overtighten (1/4 turn).

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Figure 5-33. Column Installation (2)

5. Mount the cover of the heating block inserting the fixing pin into the proper
hole as shown in Figure 5-34.

1. Heater Block Cover 2. Fixing Pin

3. Fixing Hole

Figure 5-34. Column Installation (3)

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6. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cover adheres to the heating block
as shown in Figure 5-35.

1. Fixing Pin Knob

Figure 5-35. Column Installation (4)

7. Fix the column cage to the bracket arm previously mounted inserting the
fixing pin provided through the column cage as shown in Figure 5-36.
For details refer to Installing the Column Fixing Bracket.

1. Fixing Pin 2. Bracket Arm

Figure 5-36. Column Installation (5)

8. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cage is properly secured.

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9. Finally, plug the column cable connector into the column port located on the
bottom of the column cage as shown in Figure 5-37.

1. Column Port 2. Column Cable Connector

Figure 5-37. Column Installation (6)

Powering on the GC
1. Open the gas supplies.

2. Reconnect the mains power cord to the GC.

3. Turn on mains power.

Configuring the UFM Device

To configure the UFM device refer to How to Configure Column Oven for UFM
in Chapter 1.

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S/SL - MS Configuration

OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration
To properly install the UFM device, the following sequential operations must be
performed:
• Remove the top and right side panels of the GC.
• Prepare the injector and detector transfer line.
• Install the heating block inside the GC oven.
• Install the control card into the GC electronic compartment (control unit).
• Connect the external power module.
• Connection of the cables.
• Remount GC panels.
• Connect the column module.
• Power on the GC.
• Configure the UFM device.

Material Needed
• 2-mm Allen wrench
• 3-mm Allen wrench
• 7/16” wrench
• 15-mm wrench
• 17-mm wrench

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1. Injector and detector cassette 2. Column oven door

3. Upper cover 4. Right hand-side panel

Figure 5-38. The TRACE GC Ultra

Removing the GC Panels

This operation allows to access the GC upper parts and the electronic
compartment.

Remove the GC Top Cover

1. Lift the detector cover off the GC top cover.

2. Open the oven door and unscrew the two top cover fastening screws.

3. Push the cover back about 1 cm and lift it up and off the GC.

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Figure 5-39. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover

Remove the GC Right Side Panel

1. Loosen and remove the screw that secures the right side panel to the right
upper rear corner of the GC by using the 3-mm Allen wrench. Refer to
Figure 5-40.

2. Slide the side panel towards the back of the GC and then tilt the top of the side
panel outwards. Continue to slide the panel towards the rear of the GC.

3. Hold the side panel parallel to the GC, and pull the lower edge of the panel
away from the GC.

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1. Right Panel Securing Screw

Figure 5-40. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel

Preparing the Injector and Detector Transfer Line

This operation allows to accomodate the inner tube and the injector base, located
inside the GC oven, to accept the UFM device.

Removing the Injector Base Fittings

1. Use the 17-mm wrench to unscrew the retaining nut at the bottom of the
injector.

2. Remove the retaining nut, the terminal fitting for capillary column and the
silver seal as shown in Figure 5-41.

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Injector Base Injector Base

1 2

1. Retaining nut for terminal fitting 2. Terminal Fitting for Capillary Column
3. Silver Seal

Figure 5-41. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (1)

Removing the Transfer Line Inner Tube

3. Use the 7/16” wrench to unscrew the completely the retaining nut that secures
the inner tube to the GC interface.

4. Carefully withdraw the inner tube completely as shown in Figure 5-42.

Injector Base

MS Detector
Transfer Line

1. Transfer Line Inner Tube

Figure 5-42. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (2)

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Replacing the Injector Base Fittings

5. Insert the elbow fitting provided into the bottom of the injector base
interposing a new silver seal as shown in Figure 5-43.

Injector Base

4
2
1
3

1. Elbow Fitting 2. Special Retaining Nut

3. Elbow Tube 4. Stainless Steel Washer
5. Silver Seal for Injector Base
Figure 5-43. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (3)

6. Finger-tighten the special retaining nut until it starts to grip the injector base
paying attention to keep the elbow tube parallel to the front wall of the GC
oven as shown in Figure 5-44.

Figure 5-44. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (4)

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7. Use the 15-mm wrench to tighten the special retaining nut. Use no more
pressure than necessary to obtain a good seal (1/4 or 1/2 turn).

Replacing the Transfer Line Inner Tube

8. Carefully insert the transfer line inner tube provided in the interface
interposing the proper vespel ferrule and nut.

9. Push the inner tube back as far as it will go in the interface as shown in
Figure 5-45.

Injector Base

1 4 2 3

1. Inner Tube 2. Securing Nut

3. Inner Tube Terminal Fitting 4. Vespel Ferrule
Figure 5-45. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (5)

Finger-tighten the securing nut until it starts to grip the interface fitting
verifying that the inner tube terminal fitting is at the same level of the elbow
tube terminal fitting as shown in Figure 5-46.

If not, carefully push the MS back or back up against the GC, making sure the
interface is not stressed by the GC oven wall.

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Injector Base

Figure 5-46. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (6)

10. Use the 15-mm wrench to tighten the special retaining nut. Use no more
pressure than necessary to obtain a good seal (1/4 or 1/2 turn).

Installing the Heating Block

This operation allows to properly install the heating block on the injector and
detector bases, located inside the GC oven.

Before starting the following operations must be performed:

• Guiding the Heating Block Cable out of the Oven
• Guiding the Column Cable Inside the Oven
• Fixing the Heating Block

Guiding the Heating Block Cable out of the Oven

On the internal part of the column oven several fixing points are present.
Look for the appropriate hole that allows the insertion of the cable as shown in
Figure 5-47. The cable, coming from the heating block, must be guided across this
hole.

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Injectors-Detectors
Cassette

Oven Ceiling

1. Insertion Hole

Figure 5-47. Cable Insertion Hole

1. Remove the hole cap located behind the injectors/detectors cassette as shown
in Figure 5-48. After the hole cap remotion, the insertion hole is visible.

2
1

1. Cables Exit Hole 2. Hole Cap

Figure 5-48. Cable Insertion Hole (2)

2. Inside the GC oven, guide the heating block cable through the insertion hole
until the cable protrudes from the GC upper panel as shown in Figures 5-49
and 5-50.

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Injector Base

2
3
MS Detector
Transfer Line

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Cables Insertion Hole

3. Heating Block

Figure 5-49. Heating Block Cable (1)

Figure 5-50. Heating Block Cable (2)

Guiding the Column Cable Inside the Oven

The same hole shown in Figure 5-51 allows the insertion of the column cable into
the GC oven to supply the analytical column when installed.

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3
2

1. Column Cable 2. Cables Insertion Hole

3. Heating Block Cable

Figure 5-51. Insertion of the Column Cable

1. Guide the column cable through the insertion hole until the cable protrudes
inside the GC oven ceiling as shown in Figures 5-51 and 5-52.

Injector Base

MS Detector
Transfer Line

1. Column Cable 2. Cables Inserting Hole

Figure 5-52. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)

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2. Leave the column cable inside the oven. This cable will be connected to the
column cage when installed as described in the Installing the UFM column
operating sequence.

Fixing the Heating Block

Referring to Figure 5-53, operate as follows:

1. Turn the heating block horizontally.

2. Insert the transfer line inner tube into the support chamber as shown in
Figure 5-53.

Injector Base

MS Detector
Transfer Line

Figure 5-53. Installing the Heating Block (1)

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3. Turn the heating block vertically against the elbow fitting, on the injector
base, paying attention to correctly place the nut and the elbow tube inside the
relevant slots as shown in Figure 5-54.

Figure 5-54. Installing the Heating Block (2)

4. Holding the heating block in place, mount the cover block paying attention to
properly insert the two guide pins into the relevant holes provided on the
cover block.

5. Fix the cover block using the proper Allen screws as shown in Figure 5-55.

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1. Cover Block 2. Fixing Screws

3. Guide Pins

Figure 5-55. Installing the Heating Block (3)

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Installing the UFM Control Card

The UFM control card must be installed into the proper expansion slot marked A,
B or C located on the left part of the GC mother board in the electronic
compartment. Refer to Figures 5-56 and 5-57.

NOTE In the case all the expansion slots are occupied, it is necessary to remove one of the three
detector control cards currently installed and replace it with the UFM control card.

C 1

B 3
2
A

1. Slot cover plate 2. Cover plates fixing screw

3. Free slot A B C. Extension slot position
Figure 5-56. Extension Slots Top View

1. Loosen the fixing screw of the slot cover plate that corresponds to the selected
A, B or C expansion slot on the mother board.

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2
3

1. Detector control card expansion Slots 2. Additional heat control jumpers

3. Mother board

Figure 5-57. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots

2. Verify that the jumper marked Jx, adjacent to the defined control card
connector on the mother board, is positioned between the pins 1 and 2. Refer
to the following table.

Expansion slot Corresponding Jumper

A J8
B J7
C J6

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Jumper Positioning

Pins 1-2 = additional heat control enabled

Pins 2-3 = additional heat control not enabled

WARNING! The jumper marked “Jx” must be positioned between the pins 1 and 2.

3. Plug the UFM control card into the selected expansion slot on the mother
board.

4. Fix the control card by using the same screw previously removed at point 1.

5. Connect the 2-pin connector of the free cable placed on the GC basement to
the connector marked P1 located on the UFM control card as shown in
Figure 5-58. This connection allows the UFM electronics to take control of
the fan.

Figure 5-58. Fan Cable

WARNING! If the fan control cable is not properly connected to the P1 connector of the UFM
control module, the UFM device will not function correctly.

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The result of the operation is shown in the example of Figure 5-59, where the
expansion slot C on the mother board has been selected to install the card.

NOTE The UFM control card will be automatically recognized at the GC power on.

3
2
1

1. 9-pin Port 2. 15-pin Port

3. 6-pin Connector

Figure 5-59. Installation of the UFM Control Card

On the top of the UFM control card are present the following connecting ports are
present.
• a 9-pin port for the connection between the UFM control card and the heating
block installed inside the GC oven.
• a 15-pin port for the connections between the UFM control card and the
column cage.
• a 6-pin connector for the connection between the UFM control card and the
external power module.

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Installing the External Power Module

The external power module, shown in Figure 5-21, supplies power to the column
and the transfer lines heaters.

The module should be placed near the GC.

1 3
5
V MAINS

POWER SUPPLY

Front View Rear View

1. Power On LED 2. Power Supply Socket

3. Power Supply On/Off Switch 4. 6-pin Connector
5. Fuse

Figure 5-60. The External Power Module

Electrical Specifications
.
Power Supply Input: 100 - 240 Vac; 50/60 Hz; 250 W
Output: 32 Vdc
Fuses F6.3A IEC127/I (5 x 20 mm)

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Connecting the Cables

This operation consists in the following steps:
• Connecting the Column Cable to the UFM Control Card
• Connecting the Heating Block Cable to the UFM Control Card
• Connecting the Power Module Cables

Connecting the Column Cable to the UFM Control Card

6. Connect the 15-pin connector of the column cable to the column port located
on the top of the UFM control card as shown in Figure 5-61.

1. Column Cable 2. Column Port

Figure 5-61. Connection of the Column Cable

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Connecting the Heating Block Cable to the UFM Control Card

7. Connect the cable coming from the heating block previously installed to the
second piece of cable provided as shown in Figure 5-62.

2
1

1. Heating Block Cable (1st segment) 2. Heating Block Cable (2nd segment)
Figure 5-62. Heating Block Cables Connection

8. Connect the 9-pin connector of the second piece of the cable to the heating
block port located on the top of the UFM control card as shown in
Figure 5-63.

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Heating Block Port

Figure 5-63. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly

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Connecting the Power Module Cables

9. Using the connection cable provided, connect the 6-pin connector located on
the top of the UFM control card, as shown in Figure 5-64, to the 6-pin
connector located on the power module rear panel as shown in Figure 5-65.

1. Power Module Cable 2. Power Module Port

Figure 5-64. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1)

1. Power Module Cable 2. Power Module Connector

Figure 5-65. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2)

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10. Snap the cable into one of the cable slots on the GC as shown in Figure 5-66.

Figure 5-66. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3)

The result of the connecting cables operation is shown in Figure 5-67

Figure 5-67. Result of the Cables Connections

Reinstalling the GC panels

This operation allows to reinstall the GC panels

1. Reinstall all the GC panels proceeding in the reverse order of their removal
(refer to Removing the GC Panels on page 95).

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OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS
Configuration
This sequence contains the instructions to properly connect the UFM capillary
column in S/SL - TEMPUS TOF MS configuration.

Material Needed
• Graphite Ferrule
• 6-mm wrench

Referring to Figure 5-68 operate as follows

1
2

3
4

1. Column Cage 2. Column Bracket

3. Column Ends 4. Transfer Line Inner Tube
5. Injector Elbow Fitting

Figure 5-68. Column Installation (1)

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The column module is provided with a graphite ferrule in each column terminal.
The two column terminals protruding from the module are already pre-cut at the
right length to fit correctly the S/SL inlet and the MS.

The longer terminal must fit the MS and the shorter the S/SL.

Detector

Injector

212 mm

73 mm

Figure 5-69. Column Installation (2)

1. Guide the column cage to insert the longer column ends into the transfer line
inner tube.
When guiding the column cage pay attention to place it on the column
bracket.

2. Guide the column cage to insert the shorter column end into the elbow fitting,
on the injector base.

WARNING! Insert the shorter end of the column into the elbow fitting very gently. While guiding
the column end into the elbow fitting, pay attention not to break the column. Refer to
the following Figure.

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NO

YES

3. Finger-tighten the column retaining nuts until they starts to grip the column.
Tightening the two nuts simultaneously (a little bit each one per time) in order
to avoid to mount the cage awry.

4. Push the column as far as possible into the inner tube and injector base.

5. Use the 6-mm wrench to tighten the retaining nuts as shown in Figure 5-70.
Use enough pressure to obtain a good seal, but don’t overtighten (1/4 turn).

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Figure 5-70. Column Installation (3)

6. Fix the column cage to the bracket arm inserting the fixing pin provided
through the column cage as shown in Figure 5-71.

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1. Fixing Pin

Figure 5-71. Column Installation (4)

7. Mount the cover of the heating block inserting the fixing pin into the proper
hole as shown in Figure 5-72.

8. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cover adheres to the heating block.

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1. Heating Block Cover 2. Fixing Pin

Figure 5-72. Column Installation (5)

9. Finally, plug the column cable connector into the column port located on the
bottom of the column cage as shown in Figure 5-73

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1. Column Port 2. Column Cable Connector

Figure 5-73. Column Installation (6)

Powering On the GC
1. Open the gas supplies.

2. Reconnect the mains power cord to the GC.

3. Turn on mains power.

Configuring the UFM Device

To configure the UFM device refer to How to Configure Column Oven for UFM
in Chapter 1.

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OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Install the UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration
To properly install the UFM device, the following sequential operations must be
performed:
• Remove the top and right side panels of the GC.
• Prepare the injector and detector base fittings.
• Install the heating block inside the GC oven.
• Install the column block fixing bracket.
• Install the control card into the GC electronic compartment (control unit).
• Connect the external power module.
• Connection of the cables.
• Remount GC panels.
• Connect the column module.
• Power on the GC.
• Configure the UFM device.

Material Needed
• 2-mm Allen wrench
• 2.5-mm Allen wrench
• 3-mm Allen wrench
• 7-mm wrench
• 10-mm wrench
• 15-mm wrench

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1. Injector and detector cassette 2. Column oven door

3. Upper cover 4. Right hand-side panel
Figure 5-74. The TRACE GC Ultra

Removing the GC Panels

This operation allows to access the GC upper parts and the electronic
compartment.

Remove the GC Top Cover

1. Lift the detector cover off the GC top cover.

2. Open the oven door and unscrew the two top cover fastening screws.

3. Push the cover back about 1 cm and lift it up and off the GC.

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Figure 5-75. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover

Remove the GC Right Side Panel

1. Loosen and remove the screw that secures the right side panel to the right
upper rear corner of the GC by using the 3-mm Allen wrench.
Refer to Figure 5-76.

2. Slide the side panel towards the back of the GC and then tilt the top of the side
panel outwards. Continue to slide the panel towards the rear of the GC.

3. Hold the side panel parallel to the GC, and pull the lower edge of the panel
away from the GC.

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1. Right Panel Securing Screw

Figure 5-76. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel

Preparing the Injector and Detector Base

This operation allows to accommodate the injector and detector bases, located
inside the GC oven, to accept the UFM device.

Removing the Injector and Detector Base Fittings

Referring to Figures 5-77 and 5-78, operate as follows.

Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

2
1

1. Retaining Nut for Terminal Fitting 2. Capillary Column Adapter

Figure 5-77. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (1)

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1. Use the 7-mm and 10-mm wrenches respectively to unscrew the retaining nut
at the bottom of the injector and the capillary column adapter at the bottom of
the detector.

2. From the injector side, remove the retaining nut and the injector guide.

3. From the detector side, remove the capillary column adapter and the silver
seal.

Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

3
2

1. Retaining Nut for Terminal Fitting 2. Injector guide

3. Capillary Column Adapter 4. Silver Seal
Figure 5-78. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (2)

Replacing the Injector and Detector Base Fittings

Referring to Figures 5-79 and 5-80, operate as follows.

4. On the injector side, replace the current injector guide with the special
injector guide provided. Do not rescrew the retaining nut for terminal fitting.

5. On the detector side, insert the special terminal fitting into the bottom of the
detector base, then finger-tighten the special retaining nut until it starts to grip
the detector base.

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Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

2
3
1
4

1. Injector Guide 2. Silver Seal for Detector base

3. Terminal Fitting for Detector Base 4. Retaining Nut for Detector base

Figure 5-79. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (3)

6. Use the 15-mm wrench to tighten the retaining nut for detector base. Use no
more pressure than necessary to obtain a good seal (1/4 or 1/2 turn).

Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

Figure 5-80. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (4)

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Installing the Heating Block

This operation allows to properly install the heating block on the injector and
detector bases, located inside the GC oven.

Installing the Heating Block Supporting Disk

Referring to Figure 5-81, operate as follows:

Detector
Base Body 1
Injector Base

2
3 4

1. Free Hole 2. Supporting Disk

3. Expander Fixing Screw 4. Side Hole

Figure 5-81. Supporting Disk Installation (1)

Insert the supporting disk provided into the free hole present on the oven ceiling
near to the injector base as shown in the section A of Figure 5-82.

5
3

2
1
4
6
A B
1. Supporting Disk 2. Oven Ceiling
3. Free Hole 4. Supporting Disk External Crown
5. Spring 6. Supporting Disk Expanding Screw

Figure 5-82. Supporting Disk Installation (2)

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7. Pull-up the disk until its external crown touches the ceiling of the oven as
shown in section B of Figure 5-82.

NOTE If the supporting disk does not entry into the hole, unscrew the expanding screw located on
the bottom of the disk, then try again.

8. Turn the supporting disk until the side hole present on the disk is oriented
towards the injector base and properly aligned as shown in Figure 5-83.

CAUTION The proper alignment of the side hole is fundamental for the correct prosecution of
the UFM device installation.

Detector
Base Body
Retaining
Bracket Injector Base

WRONG
CORRECT

Figure 5-83. supporting Disk Installation (3)

9. Keeping the supporting disk in place, tighten the expanding screw by using
the 2.5-mm Allen wrench as shown in Figure 5-84.

Detector
Base Body
Injector Base

Figure 5-84. Supporting Disk Installation (4)

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Fixing the Heating Block Against the Oven Ceiling

Referring to Figure 5-85, operate as follows:

Detector
Base Body
7

Injector Base

4
3

2
5 6
1. Heating Block 2. Mounting Plate
3. Mounting Plate Holes 4. Mounting Plate Fixing Screw
5. Heater Element and Temperature Sensor Cable 6. Block Fixing Screw
7. Heater Block supporting disk

Figure 5-85. Installing the Heating Block (1)

1. Place the heating block against the ceiling of the oven paying attention to
insert the injector and detector base fittings into the corresponding two holes
present on the top of the heating block.

2. Verify that the injector and detector base fittings easily protrude inside the
two holes present on the mounting plate. If not, lightly loose the mounting
plate fixing screws, then try again.

3. Firmly holding the heating block against the oven ceiling, fix the mounting
plate to the injector and detector base fittings tightening the two fixing screws
by using the 3-mm Allen wrench as shown in Figure 5-86.

NOTE Make sure there is no free space between the heating block and the oven ceiling, to avoid
possible cold spots.

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1
2

1 Detector Base Fitting 2. Injector Base Fitting

Figure 5-86. Installing the Heating Block (2)

Guiding the Heating Block Cable out of the Oven

On the internal part of the column oven several fixing points are present.
Look for the appropriate hole that allows the insertion of the cable as shown in
Figure 5-87. The cable, coming from the heating block, must be guided across this
hole.

Injectors-Detectors
Cassette

Oven Ceiling
1. Insertion Hole

Figure 5-87. Installing the Heating Block (3)

Before starting operate as follows:

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1. Remove the hole cap located behind the injectors/detectors cassette as shown
in Figure 5-88. After the hole cap remotion, the insertion hole is visible.

2
1

1. Cables Exit Hole 2. Hole Cap

Figure 5-88. Installing the Heating Block (4)

2. Inside the GC oven, guide the heating block cable through the insertion hole
until the cable protrudes from the GC upper panel as shown in Figures 5-88
and 5-90

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Cables Insertion Hole

Figure 5-89. Installing the Heating Block (5)

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Figure 5-90. Installing the Heating Block (6)

Installing the Column Fixing Bracket

This operation allows to install the bracket that will be used to fix the column cage
when it will be connected to the heating block.

1. Loosen the Allen screw 1 that secures the right tab of the oven heater baffle as
shown in Figure 5-91.

1. Oven Heater Baffle Right Tab Securing Allen Screw

Figure 5-91. Oven Heater Baffle

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2. Move the column block bracket until the bracket arm couples the Allen screw,
previously loosened, that secures the right tab of the oven heater baffle as
shown in Figure 5-92.

1
1

1. Bracket Arm 2. Right Tab Allen Screw

Figure 5-92. Installation of the Column Block Fixing Bracket

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Installing the UFM Control Card

The UFM control card must be installed into the proper expansion slot marked A,
B or C located on the left part of the GC mother board in the electronic
compartment. Refer to Figures 5-93 and 5-94.

NOTE In the case all the expansion slots are occupied, it is necessary to remove one of the three
detector control cards currently installed and replace it with the UFM control card.

C 1

B 3
2
A

1. Slot cover plate 2. Cover plates fixing screw

3. Free slot A B C. Extension slot position
Figure 5-93. Extension Slots Top View

1. Loosen the fixing screw of the slot cover plate that corresponds to the selected
A, B or C expansion slot on the mother board.

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2
3

1. Detector control card expansion Slots 2. Additional heat control jumpers

3. Mother board

Figure 5-94. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots

2. Verify that the jumper marked Jx, adjacent to the defined control card
connector on the mother board, is positioned between the pins 1 and 2. Refer
to the following table.

Expansion slot Corresponding Jumper

A J8
B J7
C J6

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Jumper Positioning

Pins 1-2 = additional heat control enabled

Pins 2-3 = additional heat control not enabled

WARNING! The jumper marked “Jx” must be positioned between the pins 1 and 2.

3. Plug the UFM control card into the selected expansion slot on the mother
board.

4. Fix the control card by using the same screw previously removed at point 1.

5. Connect the 2-pin connector of the free cable placed on the GC basement to
the connector marked P1 located on the UFM control card as shown in
Figure 5-95. This connection allows the UFM electronics to take control of
the fan.

Figure 5-95. Fan Cable

WARNING! If the fan control cable is not properly connected to the P1 connector of the UFM
control module, the UFM device will not function correctly.

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The result of the operation is shown in the example of Figure 5-96, where the
expansion slot C on the mother board has been selected to install the card.

NOTE The UFM control card will be automatically recognized at the GC power on.

3
2
1

1. 9-pin Port 2. 15-pin Port

3. 6-pin Connector

Figure 5-96. Installation of the UFM Control Card

On the top of the UFM control card the following connecting ports are present.
• a 9-pin port for the connection between the UFM control card and the heating
block installed inside the GC oven.
• a 15-pin port for the connections between the UFM control card and the
column cage.
• a 6-pin connector for the connection between the UFM control card and the
external power module.

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Installing the External Power Module

The external power module, shown in Figure 5-97, supplies power to the column
and the transfer lines heaters.

The module should be placed near the GC.

1 3
5
V MAINS

POWER SUPPLY

Front View Rear View

1. Power On LED 2. Power Supply Socket

3. Power Supply On/Off Switch 4. 6-pin Connector
5. Fuse

Figure 5-97. The External Power Module

Electrical Specifications
.
Power Supply Input: 100 - 240 Vac; 50/60 Hz; 250 W
Output: 32 Vdc
Fuses F6.3A IEC127/I (5 x 20 mm)

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Connecting the Cables

This operation consists in the following steps:
• Guiding the Column Cable Inside the Oven
• Connecting the Column Cable to the UFM Control Card
• Connecting the Heating Block Cable to the UFM Control Card
• Connecting the Power Module Cables

Guiding the Column Cable Inside the Oven

The same hole shown in Figure 5-87 allows the insertion of the column cable into
the GC oven to power the analytical column when installed.

1. Guide the column cable through the insertion hole until the cable protrudes
inside the GC oven ceiling as shown in Figures 5-98 and 5-99.

Figure 5-98. Insertion of the Column Cable (1)

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Figure 5-99. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)

2. Leave the column cable inside the oven. This cable will be connected to the
column cage when installed as described in the Installing the UFM column
operating sequence.

Connecting the Column Cable to the UFM Control Card

3. Connect the 15-pin connector of the column cable to the column port located
on the top of the UFM control card as shown in Figure 5-100.

1. Column Cable 2. Column Port

Figure 5-100. Connection of the Column Cable

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Connecting the Heating Block Cable to the UFM Control Card

4. Connect the cable coming from the heating block previously installed to the
second piece of cable provided as shown in Figure 5-101.

2
1

1. Heating Block Cable (1st segment) 2. Heating Block Cable (2nd segment)
Figure 5-101. Heating Block Cables Connection

5. Connect the 9-pin connector of the second piece of the cable to the heating
block port located on the top of the UFM control card as shown in
Figure 5-102.

1. Heating Block Cable 2. Heating Block Port

Figure 5-102. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly

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Connecting the Power Module Cables

6. Using the connection cable provided, connect the 6-pin connector located on
the top of the UFM control card, as shown in Figure 5-103, to the 6-pin
connector located on the power module rear panel as shown in Figure 5-104.

1. Power Module Cable 2. Power Module Port

Figure 5-103. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1)

1. Power Module Cable 2. Power Module Connector

Figure 5-104. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2)

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7. Snap the cable into one of the cable slots on the GC as shown in Figure 5-105.

Figure 5-105. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3)

The result of the connecting cables operation is shown in Figure 5-106

Figure 5-106. Result of the Cables Connections

Reinstalling the GC panels

This operation allows to reinstall the GC panels

1. Reinstall all the GC panels proceeding in the reverse order of their removal
(refer to Removing the GC Panels on page 69).

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OPERATING SEQUENCE
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD
Configuration
This sequence contains the instructions to properly connect the UFM capillary
column in PTV - FID/FPD configuration.

Material Needed
• 6-mm wrench
Referring to Figure 5-107 operate as follows.

1
3
2

4
5

1. Heater Block 2. Detector Base

3. Injector Base 4. Graphite Ferrules (just included)
5. Retaining Nuts 6. Column Cage
Figure 5-107. Column Installation (1)

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The column module is supplied with a graphite ferrule in each column terminal.
The two column terminals protruding from the module are already pre-cut at the
right length to fit correctly the PTV inlet and the GC detector.

The longer terminal must fit the GC detector and the shorter on the PTV:

Detector

Injector

82 mm

40 mm

Figure 5-108. Column Ends

1. Insert the column ends into the detector and injector base simultaneously and
slide the module up to the detector and injector base respectively.

2. Push the column as far as possible into the detector and injector base.

3. Finger-tighten the column retaining nuts until they starts to grip the column.
Tighten the two nuts simultaneously (a little bit each one per time) in order to
avoid to mount the cage away.

4. Use the 6-mm wrench to tighten the retaining nuts as shown in Figure 5-109.
Use enough pressure to obtain a good seal, but don’t overtighten (1/4 turn).

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Figure 5-109. Column Installation (2)

5. Mount the cover of the heating block inserting the fixing pin into the proper
hole as shown in Figure 5-110.

1. Heater Block Cover 2. Fixing Pin

3. Fixing Hole

Figure 5-110. Column Installation (3)

6. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cover adheres to the heating block
as shown in Figure 5-111.

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1. Fixing Pin Knob

Figure 5-111. Column Installation (4)

7. Fix the column cage to the bracket arm previously mounted inserting the
fixing pin provided through the column cage as shown in Figure 5-112.
For details refer to Installing the Column Fixing Bracket.

1. Fixing Pin 2. Bracket Arm

Figure 5-112. Column Installation (5)

8. Finger-tighten the fixing pin knob until the cage is properly secured.

9. Finally, plug the column cable connector into the column port located on the
bottom of the column cage as shown in Figure 5-113.

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1. Column Port 2. Column Cable Connector

Figure 5-113. Column Installation (6)

Powering on the GC
1. Open the gas supplies.

2. Reconnect the mains power cord to the GC.

3. Turn on mains power.

Configuring the UFM Device

To configure the UFM device refer to How to Configure Column Oven for UFM
in Chapter 1.

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UFM Device Removal

Perform the operation described below only when strictly necessary, e.g. when
you need to perform applications in the conventional GC mode:

OPERATING SEQUENCE
Removing UFM Device
1. Cool the column, heating block, injector and detector base body or MS
interface to room temperature.

2. Turn off the main power on the rear panel of the GC and on the rear panel of
the external power module, then disconnect the main power cables.

3. Remove the GC top cover.

4. Unplug the UFM column cable from the column cage, then remove the cable
from the column oven through the insertion hole.

5. Disconnect and remove the UFM column.

6. Unplug the two segments of the UFM heating block cable at the center
connection as shown below.

2
1

1. Heating Block Cable (1st segment) 2. Heating Block Cable (2nd segment)

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7. Plug the second segment of the UFM heating block cable, coming from the
UFM control board, with the ECD simulation connector provided as shown
below.

2
1

1. ECD Simulation Connector 2. Heating Block Cable (2nd segment)

8. Disconnect and remove the UFM heating block and its cable from the GC
oven.

9. Close the insertion hole on the oven ceiling with the proper cap provided.

10. Reinstall the GC top cover.

11. Reconnect the GC main power cable then turn on he main power on the rear
panel of the GC.

12. Select CONFIG, OVEN, Enable UFM=N.

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Glossary
This section contains an alphabetical list and descriptions of terms used in this guide and the help
diskette. It also includes abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, and symbols.

A
A ampere
ac alternating current
ADC analog-to-digital converter

B
b bit
B byte (8 b)
baud rate data transmission speed in events per second

C
ºC Celsius
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid To
cm centimeter
CPU central processing unit (of a computer)
CSE Customer Service Engineer

D
d depth
DAC digital-to-analog converter
dc direct current
DS data system

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E
ECD Electron Capture Detector
EMC electromagnetic compatibility
ESD electrostatic discharge

F
ºF Fahrenheit
FID Flame Ionization Detector
FOB Free on Board
FPD Flame Photometric Detector
ft foot

G
g gram
gain A measure of the ability of an electronic circuit or device to
increase the magnitude of an electronic input parameter.
GC gas chromatograph
GND electrical ground

H
h height
h hour
harmonic A high-frequency disturbance that appears as distortion of the
distortion fundamental sine wave.
HOT OC High Oven Temperature Cold On-Column Injector
HV high voltage

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Hz hertz (cycles per second)

I
ID inside diameter
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
impulse See transient
in inch
I/O input/output

K
k kilo (103 or 1024)
K Kelvin
kg kilogram
kPa kilopascal

L
l length
l liter
LAN Local Area Network
lb pound
LED light-emitting diode
LVOCI Large Volume On-Column Injector
LVSL Large Volume Injector

M
m meter (or milli [10-3])
M mega (106)

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µ micro (10-6)
MBq megabecquerel
mCi millicurie
meniscus The curved upper surface of a column of liquid.
min minute
mL milliliter
mm millimeter
m/z mass-to-charge ratio

N
n nano (10-9)
negative polarity The inverse of a detector signal polarity.
nm nanometer
NPD Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector

O
OCI On-Column Injector
OD outside diameter
Ω ohm

P
p pico (10-12)
Pa pascal
PCB printed circuit board
PDD Pulsed Discharge Detector
PID Photoionization Detector

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PKD Packed Column Injector

PN part number
PPKD Purged Packed Column Injector
psi pounds per square inch
PTV Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector

R
RAM random access memory
RF radio frequency
ROM read-only memory
RS-232 industry standard for serial communications

S
s second
S/SL Split/Splitless Injector
sag See surge
slow average A gradual, long-term change in average RMS voltage level,
with typical durations greater than 2 s.
SOP Standard Operating Procedures
source current The current needed to ignite a source, such as a detector
lamp.
surge A sudden change in average RMS voltage level, with typical
duration between 50 µs and 2 s.

T
TCD Thermal Conductivity Detector

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transient A brief voltage surge of up to several thousand volts, with a

duration of less than 50 µs.

U
UFM Ultra Fast Module

V
V volt
V ac volts, alternating current
V dc volts, direct current
VGA Video Graphics Array

W
w Width
W Watt

NOTE The symbol for a compound unit that is a quotient (for example, degrees Celsius per
minute or grams per liter) is written with a negative exponent with the denominator.
For example:
° C min-1 instead of ° C/min
g L-1 instead of g/L

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Index
A fuel gases 23
About This Manual
Conventions Used 10 G
Overview 9 GC Installation Note 22
Additional heat control jumpers 80, 109, 138 General Information 22
Analysis 51 Getting Started 66
Perform 52
H
C Hydrogen
Calibration 29 Sensor
Menu 29 Using 17
Carrier Gas Using 16
Requirements 23
Classification of the Instrument 14 I
Column Evaluation 33, 37, 39 Injector and detector cassette 69, 95, 125
Perform 39 Installation
Column oven door 69, 95, 125 Perform 66
Column Oven for UFM UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration 124
Configure 32 UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration 68
Columns 24 UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration 94
Connection Instrument
UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Classification 14
Configuration 147 Instrument Symbols 12
UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD
L
Configuration 89, 147
UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Leak Check 37, 41
Configuration 117
M
Control card 66, 79, 108, 137
Maintenance 57, 58
Cover plates fixing screw 79, 108, 137
Manual Calibration Verify 35
D Menu
Detector control card expansion Slots 80, 109, 138 Column Oven
Detector Gases Configuration 26
Requirements 23 Oven (UFM) 27
DGFC module 23 Menus
Description 26
E Messages 59
electronic compartment 69, 95, 125 Mother board 79, 80, 82, 108, 109, 111, 137, 138, 140
expansion slot 79, 82, 108, 111, 137, 140
O
Extension slot position 79, 108, 137
Oven
F Multiple Ramp Program 44
FID 67 Single Ramp Program 43
FPD 67
Free slot 79, 108, 137

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P Installation 65
Parameter Overview 19
FID Set-Up 25
Programming 49 Upper cover 69, 95, 125
Parameters
Column Oven
Programming 43
FID
Programming 49
FPD
Programming 49
Programming 43
Split/Spliless Injector
Programming 45, 47
TEMPUS TOF MS
Programming 50

R
Ramps 43, 44
Right side panel 69, 70, 71, 78, 95, 96, 97, 125, 126, 127,
135, 136

S
Safety symbols 10–13
Set-Up
Getting Started 30
Sim Dist Analyzer
Installation 26
Slot cover plate 79, 108, 137
System Power Up 31

T
Temperature
Programs 44
TEMPUS TOF MS 67
TRACE GC
Using the Document Set 15
Troubleshooting 57

U
UFM Calibration 33
UFM Column
Installation 31
UFM Device
Description 20

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Operating Sequences
How to Configure Column Oven for UFM ....................................................................................... 32
How to Perform an UFM Calibration ................................................................................................33
How to Perform a Manual Calibration Verify ...................................................................................35
How to Perform a Column Evaluation .............................................................................................. 39
How to Perform an Automatic (DPFC) Leak Check .........................................................................41
Setting Up a Single Ramp Temperature Program .............................................................................43
Setting Up a Multiple Ramp Temperature Program ..........................................................................44
Setting Up the Split/Splitless Injector ................................................................................................45
Setting Up the Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector....................................................... 47
Programming an FID/FPD .................................................................................................................49
How to Perform an Analysis ..............................................................................................................52
How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration ..................................................68
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - FID/FPD Configuration ...............................89
How to Install the UFM Device in S/SL - MS Configuration ...........................................................94
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in S/SL - MS Configuration ......................................... 117
How to Install the UFM Device in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration ..................................................124
How to Connect the UFM Column Module in PTV - FID/FPD Configuration ................................ 147
Removing UFM Device .....................................................................................................................152
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. The UFM Device (S/SL or PTV - FID/FPD Configuration)........................................ 20
Figure 1-2. The UFM Device (S/SL - MS Configuration)..............................................................20
Figure 5-1. The TRACE GC Ultra .................................................................................................. 69
Figure 5-2. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover ....................................................................................... 70
Figure 5-3. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel.......................................................................................71
Figure 5-4. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (1) .................................................................. 71
Figure 5-5. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (2) .................................................................. 72
Figure 5-6. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (3) .................................................................. 73
Figure 5-7. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (4) .................................................................. 73
Figure 5-8. Installing the Heating Block (1) ...................................................................................74
Figure 5-9. Installing the Heating Block (2) ...................................................................................75
Figure 5-10. Installing the Heating Block (3) ................................................................................... 75
Figure 5-11. Installing the Heating Block (4) ................................................................................... 76
Figure 5-12. Installing the Heating Block (5) ................................................................................... 76
Figure 5-13. Installing the Heating Block (6) ................................................................................... 77
Figure 5-14. Installing the Heating Block (7) ................................................................................... 77
Figure 5-15. Oven Heater Baffle.......................................................................................................78
Figure 5-16. Installation of the Column Block Fixing Bracket.........................................................78
Figure 5-17. Extension Slots Top View ............................................................................................79
Figure 5-18. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots .......................................................................80
Figure 5-19. Fan Cable......................................................................................................................81
Figure 5-20. Installation of the UFM Control Card ..........................................................................82
Figure 5-21. The External Power Module.........................................................................................83
Figure 5-22. Insertion of the Column Cable (1)................................................................................84
Figure 5-23. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)................................................................................85
Figure 5-24. Connection of the Column Cable ................................................................................. 85
Figure 5-25. Heating Block Cables Connection................................................................................86
Figure 5-26. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly ......................................................86
Figure 5-27. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1).................................................................87
Figure 5-28. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2).................................................................87
Figure 5-29. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3).................................................................88
Figure 5-30. Result of the Cables Connections.................................................................................88
Figure 5-31. Column Installation (1).................................................................................................89
Figure 5-32. Column Ends ................................................................................................................90
Figure 5-33. Column Installation (2).................................................................................................91
Figure 5-34. Column Installation (3).................................................................................................91
Figure 5-35. Column Installation (4)................................................................................................92
Figure 5-36. Column Installation (5).................................................................................................92
Figure 5-37. Column Installation (6).................................................................................................93
Figure 5-38. The TRACE GC Ultra ..................................................................................................95
Figure 5-39. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover ....................................................................................... 96
Figure 5-40. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel....................................................................................... 97
Figure 5-41. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (1) ..........................................................98
Figure 5-42. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (2) ..........................................................98
Figure 5-43. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (3) ..........................................................99
Figure 5-44. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (4) ..........................................................99
Figure 5-45. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (5) ..........................................................100
Figure 5-46. Preparing the Transfer Line and the Injector (6) ..........................................................101
Figure 5-47. Cable Insertion Hole.....................................................................................................102
Figure 5-48. Cable Insertion Hole (2) ...............................................................................................102
Figure 5-49. Heating Block Cable (1)...............................................................................................103
Figure 5-50. Heating Block Cable (2)...............................................................................................103
Figure 5-51. Insertion of the Column Cable .....................................................................................104
Figure 5-52. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)................................................................................104
Figure 5-53. Installing the Heating Block (1) ................................................................................... 105
Figure 5-54. Installing the Heating Block (2) ................................................................................... 106
Figure 5-55. Installing the Heating Block (3) ................................................................................... 107
Figure 5-56. Extension Slots Top View ............................................................................................108
Figure 5-57. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots .......................................................................109
Figure 5-58. Fan Cable......................................................................................................................110
Figure 5-59. Installation of the UFM Control Card ..........................................................................111
Figure 5-60. The External Power Module.........................................................................................112
Figure 5-61. Connection of the Column Cable .................................................................................113
Figure 5-62. Heating Block Cables Connection................................................................................114
Figure 5-63. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly ......................................................114
Figure 5-64. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1).................................................................115
Figure 5-65. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2).................................................................115
Figure 5-66. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3).................................................................116
Figure 5-67. Result of the Cables Connections.................................................................................116
Figure 5-68. Column Installation (1)................................................................................................. 117
Figure 5-69. Column Installation (2)................................................................................................. 118
Figure 5-70. Column Installation (3)................................................................................................. 120
Figure 5-71. Column Installation (4)................................................................................................. 121
Figure 5-72. Column Installation (5)................................................................................................ 122
Figure 5-73. Column Installation (6)................................................................................................. 123
Figure 5-74. The TRACE GC Ultra ..................................................................................................125
Figure 5-75. TRACE GC Ultra Top Cover .......................................................................................126
Figure 5-76. TRACE GC Ultra Rear Panel....................................................................................... 127
Figure 5-77. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (1) .................................................................. 127
Figure 5-78. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (2) .................................................................. 128
Figure 5-79. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (3) .................................................................. 129
Figure 5-80. Preparing the Injector and the Detector (4) .................................................................. 129
Figure 5-81. Supporting Disk Installation (1) ...................................................................................130
Figure 5-82. Supporting Disk Installation (2) ...................................................................................130
Figure 5-83. supporting Disk Installation (3)....................................................................................131
Figure 5-84. Supporting Disk Installation (4) ...................................................................................131
Figure 5-85. Installing the Heating Block (1) ................................................................................... 132
Figure 5-86. Installing the Heating Block (2) ................................................................................... 133
Figure 5-87. Installing the Heating Block (3) ................................................................................... 133
Figure 5-88. Installing the Heating Block (4) ................................................................................... 134
Figure 5-89. Installing the Heating Block (5) ................................................................................... 134
Figure 5-90. Installing the Heating Block (6) ................................................................................... 135
Figure 5-91. Oven Heater Baffle....................................................................................................... 135
Figure 5-92. Installation of the Column Block Fixing Bracket.........................................................136
Figure 5-93. Extension Slots Top View ............................................................................................137
Figure 5-94. Detector Control Card Expansion Slots .......................................................................138
Figure 5-95. Fan Cable......................................................................................................................139
Figure 5-96. Installation of the UFM Control Card ..........................................................................140
Figure 5-97. The External Power Module.........................................................................................141
Figure 5-98. Insertion of the Column Cable (1)................................................................................142
Figure 5-99. Insertion of the Column Cable (2)................................................................................143
Figure 5-100. Connection of the Column Cable ................................................................................. 143
Figure 5-101. Heating Block Cables Connection................................................................................144
Figure 5-102. Connection of the Heating Block Cable Assembly ......................................................144
Figure 5-103. Connection of the Power Module Cable (1).................................................................145
Figure 5-104. Connection of the Power Module Cable (2).................................................................145
Figure 5-105. Connection of the Power Module Cable (3).................................................................146
Figure 5-106. Result of the Cables Connections.................................................................................146
Figure 5-107. Column Installation (1)................................................................................................. 147
Figure 5-108. Column Ends ................................................................................................................ 148
Figure 5-109. Column Installation (2)................................................................................................. 149
Figure 5-110. Column Installation (3)................................................................................................. 149
Figure 5-111. Column Installation (4)................................................................................................ 150
Figure 5-112. Column Installation (5)................................................................................................. 150
Figure 5-113. Column Installation (6)................................................................................................. 151
List of Tables
Table 2-1. Configure Oven Menu ..................................................................................................26
Table 2-2. Oven (UFM) Menu.......................................................................................................28
Table 2-3. UFM Calibration Menu ................................................................................................29
Table 4-1. Calibration Routine Error Messages ............................................................................59
Table 4-2. Calibration Verify Routine Error Messages .................................................................61
Table 4-3. General Messages.........................................................................................................62
Table 4-4. Error Messages .............................................................................................................63