VICI D-4-I-SH14-R - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Introduction
Description and Operating Principles ............................................................ 1
Safety Notes and Information ........................................................................ 2
Components of the Detector System ............................................................. 3
System Requirements
Components not Included with the Detector System ..................................... 4
System Purity ................................................................................................ 4
Gas Specifications ......................................................................................... 5
Installation
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
Pulser Module Installation .............................................................................. 9
Detector Electrical Connections .................................................................... 10
Initial Power-Up ............................................................................................. 10
Capillary Column Connection ........................................................................ 12
Packed Column Connection .......................................................................... 12
Testing for Leaks ........................................................................................... 13
Mode Selection and Setup
Helium Ionization Mode ................................................................................. 14
Selective Photoionization Mode .................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 16
High Background Current .............................................................................. 16
Low Sensitivity ............................................................................................. 16
No Peaks ...................................................................................................... 16
High Noise Level ........................................................................................... 17
Performing a Hydrogen Leak Test .................................................................. 17
Warranty ............................................................................................................. 18
Detector Performance Log ................................................................................... 19