These specifications are for the Vernier Mini GC Plus (
Specifications and User Guide
If you have the original Mini GC, the specifications are listed here: Specifications and User Guide and Mini Gas Chromatograph Troubleshooting and FAQs
TROUBLESHOOTING
-Inconsistent flow: Check and replace septum
-Inconsistent peak areas: Check injection volume, septum
-Inconsistent retention times: Check septum, pump
-No communication: Check USB cables or make sure you are using correct software versions.
-No power: Check to make sure power plugs are plugged in properly and that the power switch is on.
*The Hamilton syringe that is shipped with the device has a brown bumper on the needle. Do NOT remove this, you will damage the instrument.
*Make sure you have referred to the list of acceptable compounds in the user guide before attempting to inject new compounds.
*You CANNOT inject samples that contain more than 5% water. This will ruin the detector.
RELATED TIL ENTRIES
Best Practice Techniques for Vernier gas chromatographs
Can I inject water into Vernier gas chromatographs?
Can I inject a gas into the Vernier gas chromatographs?
Where can I buy the substances used in the Mini GC lab manual?
What size needle do Vernier gas chromatographs require?
Where can I order the syringe for Vernier gas chromatographs?
The peak heights on my Vernier gas chromatograph are lower than they were previously.
My Vernier gas chromatograph pressure won't get above 15 kPa.
My Mini GC or Mini GC Plus suddenly drops its connection.
What are some sample temperature/pressure profiles for the new compounds that can be investigated with the Mini GC Plus?
How long will the Mini GC/Mini GC Plus column last?
Why does my Go!Link or GC Mini fail to connect every other time on Windows 8.1?
I need to ship a Vernier gas chromatograph to Vernier for repair. How should I package it?
What is the film thickness of the column in your Mini GC Plus?
Where can I purchase the substances used in the Mini GC Plus lab book?
Does your Mini GC Plus have the ability to separate a mixture of methanol and ethanol?
Can I purchase a replacement power supply for my Vernier gas chromatograph?
RELATED VERNIER PRODUCTS
GC Septa (package of 4) (
Mini GC 1 μL Hamilton Syringe (
Replacement Power Supply for Vernier Mini Gas Chromatographs (
For column and/or sensor replacement, email chemistry@vernier.com for assistance.