VICI D-4-I-VA38-R User Manual
Valco instruments co. inc

Valco Instruments Co. Inc.
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d4_var.P65
Rev 5/12
Printed in USA
Pulsed Discharge
Detector
Model D-4-I-VA38-R
Instruction Manual
Description and Operating Principles ............................................................ 1
Safety Notes and Information ........................................................................ 2
Symbols
Installation Category
Safety
Components of the Detector System ............................................................ 3
Components not Included with the Detector System .................................... 4
System Purity ................................................................................................ 4
Gas Specifications ........................................................................................ 5
General Precautions ...................................................................................... 6
Mounting the Detector on the GC ................................................................. 6
Gas Connections ........................................................................................... 7
Installing and Purging the Gas Regulator .............................................. 7
Installing and Purging the Helium Purifier .............................................. 8
Connecting the Discharge Gas to the Detector ..................................... 8
Capillary Column Connection ........................................................................ 9
Packed Column Connection .......................................................................... 9
Testing for Leaks ......................................................................................... 10
Pulser Module Installation ........................................................................... 11
Detector Electrical Connections .................................................................. 12
Initial Power-Up ........................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting High Background Current .................................................. 13