Troubleshooting

  • Inconsistent Flow
    ⚬ Likely Cause: Worn or damaged septum.
    ⚬ Solution: Replace the septum.
  • Inconsistent Peak Areas
    ⚬ Likely Cause: Irregular injection volume or worn septum.
    ⚬ Solution: Check your injection technique and replace the septum.
  • No Communication
    ⚬ Likely Cause: Software mismatch or cable/Bluetooth connection.
    ⚬ Solution: Verify software versions and check USB cables.
  • No Power
    ⚬ Likely Cause: Power cord or switch issue.
    ⚬ Solution: Confirm that power plugs are fully inserted and the switch is turned on.

General Use Tips

  • Use Approved Compounds Only: Always refer to the list of acceptable compounds in the user guide before injecting new samples.
  • Avoid High-Water Samples: You CANNOT inject samples that contain more than 5% water. This will ruin the detector.
  • Hamilton Syringe Note: The syringe shipped with the device has a brown bumper on the needle. Do not remove this bumper—it protects the injection port.

Also see Best Practice Techniques for Vernier gas chromatographs

Additional Troubleshooting

Specifications

  • Column: High-quality Restek MXT-1 Stainless capillary column
    ⚬ Length: 11 m
    ⚬ Inner diameter: 0.53 mm
  • Column operating temperature: 30°C to 160°C
    ⚬ maximum heating ramp: 10°C/min
  • Detector: Seacoast Science MEMS Chemi-Capacitive Detector
  • Carrier gas: Ambient air
  • Operating pressure: 1 to 21 kPa (above ambient pressure)
  • Environmental conditions
    ⚬ Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
    ⚬ Humidity: 95% or less (non-condensing environment)
  • Liquid injection volume: 0.01 to 0.6 µL
  • Dimensions: 108 mm height, 191 mm length, 133 mm width
    ⚬ Weight: 1.3 kg
  • Power Requirements: 24 VDC, 2.5 A from an external power supply
  • Utility: External power supply rated for 100–240 VAC, 1.5 A 50–60 Hz

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