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Contents
MicroSAM documentation Safety instructions
EU conformity declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use according to the regulations . . . . . . . . . . . Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrostatically sensitive device! . . . . . . . . . . . Exclusion from liability for external accessories Symbols and abbreviation use in this manual . 6 6 6 9 9 9
Installation
Location requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Space requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dimensional drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Gas lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sample lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Exhaust lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Material of common exhaust line . . . . . . . . 15 Breathing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Power switch and fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting the power supply cable . . . . . . . 15 Permissible cable length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Equipotential bonding cable / earthing . . . . . . 16 Lightning protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Assembly of communication cable . . . . . . . . . 17 Conversion of serial interface to RS232 or RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Terminating resistors for MODBUS with RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting the digital inputs and outputs . . . 17 Connection of control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Local connection of control unit . . . . . . . . . . 18 Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Climatic conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Electromagnetic compatibility . . . . . . . . . . 20 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Columns and gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sample and injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Detectors, calibration and performance data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Electronics: communication and analytical controller (CAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Electronics: real-time signal processor (RSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 In terfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Inputs/outputs: basic configuration . . . . . . 22 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Recommended control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Explosion protection
Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Identification for explosion protection . . . . . . 10 Switching on the chromatograph . . . . . . . . . . 10 Opening the housing with the power supply switched off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Opening the housing with the power supply switched on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance on parts upon which the explosion protection depends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Startup
Connecting the gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Adjusting the gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Switching on the chromatograph . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting the sample pressure . . . . . . . . . 24 Additionally for maintenance and first startup 25 Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operation
Various stages of operation . . . . . . . . Where and how the data are organized How the data originate . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitoring the chromatograph's function . . . . . 26 . . . . 26 . . . . . 27 . . . . 27
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Spare parts
Spare parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
MicroSAM documentation
Technical support Technical support and further in formation you can find at http://www.siemens.com/processanalytics
Order No.: C79000-D5376-C564-2 (5/2004) Siemens AG 2004 All rights reserved.
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Safety instructions
For clarity reasons, this User's Guide does not contain all detailed information on all types of the chromatograph. In addition, it cannot describe every possible case in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should you require further information on this device, or should particular problems occur which are not handled in sufficient depth in this User's Guide, help can be requested through your local Siemens office or representative. The contents of this User's Guide are not part of a previous or existing agreement, commitment or statutory right and do not change the latter. All commitments on the part of Siemens are contained in the respective sales con tract which also contains the complete and solely applicable warranty conditions. These warranty conditions in the contract are neither extended nor limited by the contents of this User's Guide.
EU conformity declaration
The original of the conformity declaration can be viewed at: Siemens AG A&D PI 2 RD D-76181 Karlsruhe
Safety instructions
The chromatograph complies with the relevant safety standards. If the handling and safety instructions are observed, the chromatograph will not normally lead to any danger which could result in damage to property or the health of persons. Our safety instructions warn of danger which could result in damage to property or persons. These instructions are found
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in this User's Guide and in the Man ual on the chromatograph on components of the chromatograph.
DANGER
means that death, severe personal injury or substantial damage to property will occur if you do not observe the specified safety measures.
WARNING
means that death, severe personal injury or substantial damage to property can occur if you do not observe the specified safety measures.
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CAUTION
means that slight personal injury or damage to property can occur if you do not observe the specified safety measures.
IMPORTANT: is important information on the chromatograph or a part of the User's Guide to which we particularly wish to draw your attention.
NOTE: is information on the chro ma to graph or a part of the User's Guide to which we wish to refer for better understanding.
WARNING
Only suitably qualified personnel may carry out interventions on this device. These persons must be completely acquainted with all sources of danger and maintenance measures according to this User's Guide. Correct and safe operation of this device is dependent on:
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Proper transport Proper storage Proper installation and assembly Careful operation and maintenance.
Please observe the instructions in the manual in order to prevent damage to persons or the device! Qualified personnel in the sense of this User's Guide and the warning information on the chromatograph and its components are persons who are acquainted with installation, assembly, commissioning and operation of the chromatograph and its components and who process qualifications corresponding to their activity, e.g.:
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Trained and authorized to activate/deactivate, ground and tag circuits and devices/systems according to safety standards, in particular in potentially explosive atmospheres Trained according to safety standards with respect to the care and use of appropriate sa fety equip ment Trained in first aid.
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if you are working with hydrogen since this forms an explosive mixture with air if you are working with liquid CO2 . Breathing in of larger quantities of CO2 results in an oxygen deficiency even up to unconsciousness or death through suffocation. if you permit the sample gas line to run empty, and the sample gas contains corrosive or toxic components.
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Switch the chromatograph off. Discharge all static from yourself by touching a grounded object or by wearing an ESD wrist band. Only use tools which are free of static charges. Do not touch any pins or printed conductors. Only hold modules on their edges.
Symbol
Abbreviation
Remarks
DB
Needle valve NV Restrictor capillary Solenoid valve MV Solenoid valve MV Absorber Preliminary column Main column Thermal conductivity detector Flame ionization detector Liquid injection valve Gas injection valve VS HS TCD FID FDV GDV Open when de-energized Closed when de-ener gi zed DS With Teflon or graphite gasket
Explosion protection
The installation and operation of electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres is re gulated by the guideline RL 99/92/EU (ATEX 137). Reference is made in this guideline to general technical regulations.
WARNING:
The test certificate for your explosion-proof chromatograph only applies to the original configuration with connection and installation according to the Siemens circuit and piping diagrams. The explosion protection for your device is cancelled if one or more components are modified.
Conditions
The test certificate together with any supplements includes all conditions specified for installation and operation of the chromatograph.
WARNING:
As a result of hot components and residual electric charges in the chromatograph, explo sions may occur if the housing is opened too soon. A corresponding reference to this is present on the chromatograph!
WARNING:
Opening the housing in the potentially explosive atmosphere with the power supply switched on is only permissible with a fire permission certificate.
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Installation
Location requirements
It is essential to observe the following information under Technical data.
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Permissible ambient temperature Permissible relative humidity Power supply, power consumption Lightning protection Gas connections, gas purity
Space re quirements n Distance from the wall or next chromatograph, on both sides: 300 mm n Distance from the ceiling and floor: at least 200 mm The MicroSAM can be mounted in different manners. The four M10 threaded holes at the rear are always used.
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Mounting on a wall/mounting plate Mounting on a pole using and an additional sup port
CAUTION
MicroSAM has to be mounted horizontally with the analytical module on top. You can identify the correct position looking to the inspection window: You should be able to read the words without standing on your head.
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L = 4000 mm
L = 400 mm
4 x M10 x 25
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Mounting
The following mounting operations are always necessary:
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Gas lines, sample lines, exhaust lines Power supply switch, mains fuse, mains cable Equipotential bonding cable Communication cable
CAUTION
Leave the dummy plugs on the gas inlets until you wish to start the chromatograph. The commissioning engineer should only connect the gas lines to the chromatograph when they have been checked!
WARNING
Do not use a different carrier gas, than specified in the application documentation! The thermal conductivity detectors may be damaged otherwise.
Gas lines
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Material: copper or stainless steel 6 mm x 1 mm (1/4"). Only use extremely clean gas lines. Clean them if necessary prior to assembly. Route the gas lines up to the chromatograph according to the piping diagram. Connect a shut-off valve in each line upstream of the chromatograph.
Cleaning the pipes n Flush using a volatile solvent (acetone, hexane, but not chlorinated hydrocarbons!) n Then heat the pipes while flushing with protective gas, e.g. five minutes at 200 C. Purity of protective gas 99.999 %. Gas connections on the chromatograph
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All gas inlets and outlets, pipe 1.5 x 0.25 mm All gas inlets and outlets have a label with a number The gas connections for sample and carrier gas are equipped with 3mm adaptors. These adaptors are containing a filter each and must not be removed.
Function Analyzer vent Analyzer vent Sample Sample Carrier gas inlet Outlet from pneumatic plug Outlets for control air from solenoid valves Spare Remarks Heated Heated Heated Heated Not heated Not heated Not heated Not heated
Num ber 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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IMPORTANT:
All chromatograph-specific connection diagrams can be found in the manual in the Register External piping and wiring diagrams.
CAUTION:
The 3mm adaptors at the gas connections 3, 4 and 5 are containing a filter each. They must not be removed.
Sample lines
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The sample conditioning must be fitted close to the chromatograph so that the connection lines are short. The sample line to the chromatograph should have a downward gradient.
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The injector valves have a shorter life if the sample contains solid components! A filter is re quired upstream of the injector in this case. We recommend filters with a separating capacity:
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Liquid sample: 98% for 0.3 m particles Gaseous sample: 99.99% for 0.1 m particles.
Exhaust lines
All exhaust gases from the chromatograph must be routed into a common line. The individual exhaust lines must have a downward gradient to the common line. Their diameter must not be reduced. Material of common exhaust line Stainless steel pipe with an internal diameter of at least 12 mm (1/2") with welded couplings and screwed glands. Minimum downward gradient 1 : 10.
Breathing device
If the MicroSAM housing is purged with air or inert gas, a piping can be connected here. This piping must be designed in such a way that atmospheric pressure conditions are present in the piping system.
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In stal la ti on All conductors must be connected since a single conductor is insufficient for the maximum current! The cable must be fixed and terminate in a box with recognized protection type. Suitable cable gland: M32 with a diameter range from 13 to 21 mm.
Conductor color White Brown Green Yellow Gray Pink blue red black Function + 24 V DC + 24 V DC + 24 V DC + 24 V DC GND 24 V DC GND 24 V DC GND 24 V DC GND 24 V DC (r)
Permissible cable length The power at the MicroSAM must be 24 VDC +10% - 15%. If the power supply provides exactly 24 V and only one MicroSAM is connected, the cable length is depending from the conductor cross-section as follows (2 x Distance = Cable length):
Conductor cross-section 1,5 mm 2,5 mm 6,0 mm
2 2
4,0 mm2
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Lightning protection
In areas where storms occur, we recommend appropriate lightning protection equipment to protect per sonnel and equipment. The following are required for comprehensive protection:
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Lightning conductor Earthed metal band in building to protect against static charges. This is especially important at greater heights and with dry air. Transient suppressor in all lines leading to the chromatograph. These are available e.g. from Phoenix Contact.
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Cable type We recommend twisted pair cables, 0.14 mm2 , shielded, AWG 26. Conversion of serial interface to RS232 or RS485 MicroSAM has only one serial in terface which can be switched between RS232 and RS485. It is necessary to assign com1 to RS232 and com2 to RS485 in the System Manager, as described in the System Manager instructions. Terminating resistors for MODBUS with RS485 RS485 cables must be terminated at both ends with 120- resistors in order to prevent reflections. This resistor is present in the MicroSAM. It can be switched on using the software. This is usu ally carried out in the MicroSAM which is furthest away.
Suppression diodes for solenoid loads If you connect e.g. solenoid valves to the digital outputs you need suppression diodes. Cable type We recommend twisted pair cables, 0.14 mm2 , shielded, AWG 26.
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A 25-contact Sub-D socket is then visible. Connect the Ethernet connection of the opera tor PC to the corresponding pins of the chromatograph according to the table. If the display board is removed, the Ethernet connection via the standard cable is interrupted.
Pin No. 22 23 24 25 Meaning Ethernet 10BaseT TX+ Ethernet 10BaseT TXEthernet 10BaseT RX+ Ethernet 10BaseT RXRemarks Ethernet cable orange/white Ethernet cable orang e Ethernet cable green/whi te Ethernet cable green
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Screw in the securing ring carefully as far as possible Rotate the 1.5 mm hexagon socket screw clockwise in the securing ring (top red arrow) as far as possible.
WARNING
The explosion protection regulations specify that the cover of the MicroSAM must only be opened using a tool. This is guaranteed by the hexagon socket screw.
Networks
There are so many possibilities for generating networks that we cannot provide any generally applicable regulations here. You can find more details on networking possibilities in the Section Software and networking.
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Technical data
Climatic conditions
Permissible ambient tempe ra tu re Permissible sto ra ge/trans port tem pe ra tu re Permissible re lative hu mi di ty Protection against dust and moisture according to EN 60529 / IEC 60529 according to NEMA 250 - 20 to 55 C - 30 C to 70 C Max. 90 % IP 65 NEMA 4
Power supply
Power supply Fuse Power consumption, typical Power consumption, max. 24 VDC +10% -15% T2.5 A 18 VA 60 VA
Installation
Installation on Dis tan ce from wall or next chro ma to graph Dis tan ce from cei ling or floor Pole, pipe or wall 300 mm (12") 200 mm (8")
2 kV 1 kV 2 kV 1 kV 8 kV 10 V/m
Safety
Elec tri cal sa fe ty Explosion protection IEC 61010 / DIN VDE 0411 CENELEC II 2 G Ex d IIC T4 Certificate DMT 03 ATEX 069 X NEC / CSA available soon
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Oven
Number / type Purging with N 2 Dimensions (WxH) Max. heat output Tem pe ra tu re ran ge Temperaturestability Tem pe ra tu re ac cu ra cy Retention time variations per 10 C change in ambient temperature Heating-up time from 30 to 100 C 1 / isothermal Possible 160 x 10 mm 35 VA 60 to 165 C 0.1 K (60 to 165 C) 3 K (60 to 165 C) Approx. 0.3% 10 minutes
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Interfaces
Communication Interfacing to control system 1 x Ethernet 10BaseT / TCP/IP 1 x RS 485 or RS 232 / MODBUS RTU
Controller
Sample lines Calibration lines Status LEDs for 1 Max. 2 Power supply Software heartbeat Ready Maintenance request Fault Sample flow
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L = 4000 mm
L = 400 mm
4 x M10 x 25
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Start up
Startup
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the chromatograph, carry out all work in the sequence listed in the se instructions.
Check that all gas lines correspond to the piping diagram and that all gases and gas lines are clean Thoroughly purge the gas lines again Remove the dummy plugs from the gas inlets and outlets Connect the gas lines according to the piping diagram Connect the exhaust lines according to the piping diagram
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Start up
Shutdown
The separating system and detector are contaminated least if the chromatograph is in operation. Therefore do not switch off the chromatograph if the system is not used for a short period (up to 3 weeks). Only switch off the output devices. If you nevertheless switch off the chromatograph, we recommend the following sequence:
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Turn off all sample lines. Vent the lines if necessary, and flush them dry. Switch the power supply off. Allow the chromatograph to cool down. Up to half an hour may be required depending on the oven temperature. Switch off the carrier gas.
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Operation
MicroSAM can be operated via Ethernet and a PC, or via the built-in control panel (MMI) of a MAXUM chromatograph, or via a network access unit (NAU).
System Manager - network monitoring and configuration of the chromatograph EZChrom - development of method and control of analysis MMI emulation - operation and monitoring
System Manager configure database and applications Provides the connection to the chromatograph, and an overview of the network. Serves for configuration and high-level monitoring of the chromatograph. Also branches to the MMI emulation, EZChrom and the basic editor. The System Manager outputs almost exclusively static displays, i.e. it fetches a table from the chromatograph's database, and saves it again later. Only results and alarms are displayed in dynamic mode. The System Manager displays the hardware in tables, i.e. the system table includes all hardware components of the chromatograph: detectors, valves, ovens, digital outputs etc. EZChrom generate methods and sample sequences Methods and sample sequence lists of an application can be generated and modified using EZChrom, e.g. optimize evaluation parameters, modify time programs, display chromatograms and results, re-inte gration. Access to the chromatograph's database is exclusively static. MMI emulation operation and monitoring This is identical to operation on the built-in control panel of a MAXUM or an NAU. It is used for operation and monitoring, e.g. view results, switch valves, modify temperatures. Ho wever, there are only minimum facilities for editing configurations and tables. MMI is always a dynamic display.
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Ope ra ti on Each chromatograph can have several applications. Methods A method contains information required to analyze a sample stream: configuration data of detectors, valves etc., peak detection parameters and evaluation parameters, time programs. Methods are generated using EZChrom and exported to the chromatograph's da tabase. Sample sequences These are lists of sample streams and assigned methods. Each application has at least one normal sequence and one calibration sequence. Although an application can have several sequences, only one is active at a time.
When the chromatograph is switched on for the first time, it automatically generates the required entries in the system table by Plug&Play. However, the chromatograph only recognizes, for example, that it has an electronic temperature controller, but does not know which type of oven is to be con trolled using it. In the second step, all hardware of your chromatograph is completely written in the factory by a configuration program. The existing hardware is then assigned to one or more applications. The configuration program generates a text file which is imported into the chromatograph by the System Manager. The applicable data are subsequently determined, and entered using EZChrom: valve switching, evaluation parameters etc. These data are saved as methods and a sample sequence list using EZChrom. All data are finally exported together from the chromatograph's database as an AMD file using the System Manager, saved with the remaining documentation on a CD, and supplied with the chromatograph.
Health status
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LED Power supply Heart beat Ready Maintenance re quest Failure Sample flow Health status (left) Health status (right)
Meaning when LED lights up 24 V po wer supp ly pre sent Software sign-of-life MicroSAM is ready MicroSAM has a maintenance request MicroSAM has an alarm Sample is flowing Ethernet link is present Communication is taking pla ce
Establishment of communication The IP address is factory-set in the MicroSAM to 192.168.144.0xx. "xx" corresponds to the last two digits of the serial number on the rating plate. For example, the IP address is 192.168.144.047 if the serial number of the MicroSAM is HX R5 347. The Subnet mask is always 255.255.255.0. To permit your PC to communicate with the MicroSAM, its IP address must be in the same "world". This means that its IP address must be manually set to 192.168.144.0 to 255, but of course must not be identical to the IP address of the MicroSAM. We recommend that you set 192.168.144.254, and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask. Once the System Ma nager has started, the new chromatograph must be entered using the function Add Unit . More detailed information on the subject of Ethernet networking can be found in the description of the System Manager. Alarms Open the associated chromatograph in the System Manager, and click on Alarm Log . All alarms are dis played here. These alarms can be deleted so that it is possible to check whether they occur again. Checking the chromatogram EZChrom can be used to compare the current chromatogram with previous chromatograms. This per mits conclusions to be made concerning changes in the analytical system. Checking the results EZChrom can be used to check whether the results are complete and realistic.
IMPORTANT
The number of time events in EZChrom for MicroSAM must not exceed eight at the same execution time (Retention windows, valve switching etc.). Otherwise you will get an error message later while executing the time events. If you need more than eight time events at the same execution time, you must use slightly different execution times for groups of eight time events each.
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Pressure controller 1
Live switching
TCD TCD
Membrane valve
Live Injection
Column 1a Column 1b
Column 2
Column 3
Column 1a Column 1b
Analysis modules
All analysis modules are containing a Live injection and a Live column switching. The anal ysis modules A01 to A03 have two detectors more and one column more than the analysis moduules A04 to A08. The analysis modules are suitable for the following components: A01
Injection TCD Sil5 C3, C4, C5, C6+ TCD PoraPLOT/Porabond Q CO2, C2, H2S, H2O TCD Live Molecular sieve H2, (Ar+O2), N2, C1, CO TCD
A02
Injection TCD Sil5 C5+ TCD SilicaPLOT C2, C3, C4 (saturated, unsaturated), C5+ TCD Live Molecular sieve H2, (Ar+O2), N2, C1, CO TCD
A03
Injection TCD Sil5 C5+ TCD Wax polar volatile components like alcoholes, ethers, ketones, aldehydes. C7+ TCD Live ALOX C1, C2, C3, C4 (saturated, unsaturated) TCD
A04
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A05
Injection TCD Wax polar aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons TCD Live Wax polar ar o matic and aliphatic hy dro car bons TCD
A06
Injection TCD Sil5 non-po lar ar o matic and aliphatic hydrocarbons TCD Live Sil5 non-po lar ar o matic and aliphatic hy dro car bons TCD
A07
Injection TCD Wax polar aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons TCD Live Sil5 non-po lar ar o matic and aliphatic hy dro car bons TCD
A08
Injection TCD Porabond Q all components ex cept Molsieve components TCD Live Molecular sieve H2, (Ar+O2), N2, C1, CO TCD
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Loosen the hexagon socket screw (1.5 mm) in the top cover of the MicroSAM by two rotations. Unscrew the top cover. If the cover cannot be opened by hand, you can increase the lever arm e.g. by inserting two matching screwdrivers into the holes at the edge of the cover. Remove the insulation.
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Loosen the large nut using a 21 mm open-ended spanner until it is flush as shown below on the right.
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Loosen the small nut using a 10 mm open-ended spanner, and completely unscrew the securing nut.
Rotate the screw using the extraction tool as far as shown below.
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Insert the dovetail of the extraction tool behind the hexagon screw head on the analyzer module, and fix it by rotating clockwise. Hold the bottom part of the extraction tool, and rotate the screw clockwise until the analyzer mo dule falls out.
Slide the new analyzer module onto the guide pin such that the three electrical plugs underneath fit into the corresponding sockets.
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CAUTION
The type of the new analyzer module must be identical to the old module. This type identification is printed on the white label on the analyzer module. Example: 05-126. The first two digits (05 in this case) correspond to the module type.
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Press the analyzer module tight by hand. Adjust the securing nut until it is flush as shown below on the right.
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Screw the securing nut by hand onto the guide pin, making sure that the adjustment is retained. Carefully tighten the securing nut using the specially supplied 10 mm wrench. Rotate the large nut in the clockwise direction using the specially supplied 21 mm wrench until approx. 1.5 mm of the thread is visible, as shown above on the left.
CAUTION
The glands of the analyzer module are sealed in the process by the pneumatic plug. Only use the specially supplied wrench. The connection will be damaged if you exert too much force by using a longer lever arm.
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WARNING
The explosion protection regulations specify that the covers of the MicroSAM housing are protected against unintentional opening by a locking screw. These screws must be loosened before opening. After locking, these locking screws must be tightened.
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It is still necessary to load the analyzer parameters after switching on the MicroSAM again. To do this, import the supplied text file into the MicroSAM as described in the documentation of the System Manager.
WARNING
This service procedure may only be carried out by trained experts. Danger of causing short circuits at the electronical boards. For adjusting the mechanical zero the appropriate special tool has to be used. On MMI in Maintenance Mode select the menu App I/O, Temperature & Pressure and in this menu the item Pressure Controller. In the column PWM you see the controller output signals for the four pressure regulators. The controller output should read 10 to 30 %. If this value reads 0 or 100 %, the mechanical zero should be adjusted. Using the MMI, adjust the set value for the pressure according to the application documentation. Then use the special tool to adjust the pressure regulator until the PWM value reads approximately 20 %.
The photo shows the position of the pressure reg ulators. On the lower left you will find reg ulator 1 (yel low arrow), the numbers increase counterclockwise. While adjusting, off course, the electronic boards are in place. You have to find the pressure regulators by "feeling" with the special tool.
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Main ten an ce of the ana ly sis mo du le If PWM was 0, turn left, the PWM value should increase. If PWM was 100, turn right, the PWM value should decrease. Adjust half rotation at maximum. If this is not sufficiet, ship the MicroSAM back to Siemens for service.
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The injection loop is purged via the Live injection piece to the backflush vent.
Injection
Carrier gas Backflush Sample in / out
A small part of the injection loop's volume is purged into the column. This injection volume can be defined by modifying the pulse width for the injection valve.
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Backflush
Carrier gas Backflush Sample in / out
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Backflush Once a number of components have passed through the first column, the flow direction in this column is reversed. The components which are still present in the first column are collected again at the beginning of this column and flushed out into the open air via the backflush outlet. This permits the analysis cycle to be drastically shortened: higher boiling components which only pass through the first column slowly need not be removed at a higher temperature, a process which often requires a long time. Cut Once a number of components have passed through the first column, they are flushed out through the cut outlet. They never reach the sec ond column. This method is used:
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to keep components away from the second column which cannot be backflushed because they are followed by components which are still of interest if components falsify the result or damage the second column to directly pass components onto a further detector, e.g. in order to shorten the duration of the analysis to divide components further on a third column (distribution).
The sample only comes into contact with metal parts in the live T-piece, but with no valves. There are no temperature limitations because the switching valves are mounted outside the oven. Maintenance-free since there are no moving parts. Minimum dead volume, highly suitable for capillary columns.
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Two columns are connected in series, and a pres sure of P1 is connected to the beginning. Atmospheric pressure is present at the end. The pres sure distribution and flows are then as shown on the left. Conclusion: In the straight operating mode shown here, the pressure P2 is present in the middle between the two columns.
NOTE: In reality, the pressure drops are not linear, they are curved.
P2
Atm.
The pressure P2 read on the Y-axis in the above figure is now applied between the two columns. The input of the first column is left open. This re sults in a pressure distribution and flows as shown on the left. Conclusion: Backflushing is now being carried out in the first column.
P2
Atm.
What we don't know yet ... If we wish to prevent a specific peak from disappearing into the second column once it has passed through the first column, we need an outlet betwwen the columns (cut outlet). And we need a con nection for he pressure P2 from the reflection above. The solution is the live T-piece. The two columns are connected via the coupling capillary in the Live T-piece (red in the right image below). Because this coupling capillary has a flow resistance, we have to recognize two pres sures now: P2 after the coupling capillary and P3 before the coupling capillary. In the Straight mode everything re mains like mentioned above at Pressures and flows are important. Just P3 has been added.
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P1
P2
P3 P2
Atm.
P3
P1
And now the cut We set P3 a bit lower than P2. The result is shown on the left. The components are flushed into open air as soon as they leave the first column. Because the pressure on the left hand side of the coupling capillary is lower than the pressure at the right hand side, all the gas from the first column is forced to leave via the cut outlet!
P2 P3
Atm.
If it really were that simple ... ... then we would be finished. Why does live switching therefore have to the adjusted? This we have done for you already in the factory. But it may be helpful for you, to understand the procedure anyhow: The live T-piece has 6 connections, of which the three right ones can be outputs. This means that a peak can be divided simultaneously amongst up to three outputs. And we can do without that! So we will inject a test mixture and monitor the detector signals at the three outlets. Then we have to decide, how to change the pressures P2 and P3, to get clear flow conditions for Straight and Cut:
Straight
P2
P3
Everything from the first column must enter the coupling capillary, and everything from the coupling capillary must enter the second column. This functions reliably if the "red" flow is supplemented by the flows of the auxiliary inlets P2 and P3. The flow direction in the coupling capillary is from left to right.
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Cut
P2
Everything from the first column must pass on to the cut outlet. This functions reliably if the "red" flow is supplemented by a sufficient flow of the auxiliary inlet P2. P2 also supplies the second col umn. The flow direction in the coupling capillary is now inverted from right to left. The flow P3 decreases automatically.
P3
Backflush Backflushing functions exactly as described previously under Time for reflection. The position in which the live T-piece is currently being operated is irrelevant.
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Loosen the hexagon socket screw (1.5 mm) in the bottom cover of the MicroSAM by two rotations. Unscrew the bottom cover. If the cover cannot be opened by hand, you can increase the lever arm e.g. by inserting two matching screwdrivers into the holes at the edge of the cover. Loosen all electrical connections. Loosen the six T30 Torx screws.
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Switch the chromatograph off. Discharge all static from yourself by touching a grounded object or by wearing an ESD wrist band. Only use tools which are free of static charges. Do not touch any pins or printed conductors. Only hold modules on their edges.
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Loosen the four T10 Torx screws Loosen the three plug connections
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CAUTION
Make sure that the modules are fitted in the correct position:
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The EPC module has three plug connectors. The side on which the connector is "missing" must point towards the cable bushing of the MicroSAM. The RSP module has a cut-out. This must point towards the cable bushing of the MicroSAM.
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Carefully unscrew on the cover as far as possible Rotate the 1.5 mm hexagon socket screw in the cover (bottom red arrow) clockwise as far as possible.
WARNING
The explosion protection regulations specify that the covers of the MicroSAM housing are protected against unintentional opening by a locking screw. These screws must be loosened before opening. After locking, these locking screws must be tightened.
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It is necessary to load the analyzer parameters after switching on the MicroSAM again. This is des cribed in the documentation of the System Manager.
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Spa re parts
Spare parts
Spare parts list
Designation Analyzer cover Insulation cover Small cover, analyzer circumference Inspection window Cable feed-through, with integrated cable RSP board CAC board EPC board Display board Order No. A5E00117263 A5E00146499 A5E00117261 A5E00196428 A5E00140216 A5E00102270 A5E00102279 A5E00104837 A5E00140232
O-ring set with two of each 200x2 and 63x1.5 as well as six threaded pins M3x6 Solenoid valve (NC) Solenoid valve (NO)
Extraction tool for analyzer module Wrench for securing nut Securing nut for analyzer module Analyzer module type A01 Analyzer module type A02 Analyzer module type A03 Analyzer module typeA04 Analyzer module type A05 Analyzer module type A06 Analyzer module type A07 Analyzer module type A08
A5E00209905 A5E00267144 A5E00160856 A5E00209700 A5E00209753 A5E00209756 A5E00209765 A5E00209774 A5E00209800 A5E00209802 A5E00209808
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