SECTION 13 Additional Operating Information INTRODUCTION This section includes information regarding specialized HP 5890A functions used in calibration and testing. " CALIB AND TEST" MODE “CALIB AND TEST" functions are accessed using the key sequence: 3 ‘The desired function is then selected by pressing keys [0] through [2]. Table 13-1 lists functions available, and the corresponding display upon pressing : ‘Table 13-1, "CALIB AND TEST* Functions Display Notes (2 _—secrvo onsorr Enable/disable cryogenic valve (see Section 6, "Temperature Control"). Note that (C01 is optional for this function). (1) ss catrerate oven For recalibration of oven temperature con- trol constants. (2) _~scatsrate FLow For recalibration of EFS control constants. (3) _ conrrqure NETWORK For setting HP-IL address, displaying current INET address, displaying INET signal defini- tions, and for switching INET run control be- tween "global" or “local”. (2) __ otsptay Memory Diagnostic aid for servicing (see Section 19, “Electronic Troubleshoot ing"). a SELF TEST Diagnostic aid for servicing (see Section 19, "Electronic Troubleshoot ing”). a ENTER DEFAULT SETPOINTS For loading standard HP 5890A default set- points into memory. 13-1(ZJ suri Looppack Test Self test, HP 5890A INET communications. See also Section ‘19, “Electronic Troubleshoot ing". Gl 1/0 SIGNATURES Diagnostic aid for servicing (see Section 19, “Electronic Troubleshooting”). El ADC SIGNATURES Diagnostic aid for servicing (see Section 19, “glectronic Troubleshooting”). Functions not designed specifically as testing aids are described in this section. NOTE For any "CALIB AND TEST" function described in this section, Press any instrument function key (eg, to escape from the function, Remaining functions are intended SPECIFICALLY for service use and should be avoided in normal operation. Escaping from functions 8 or 9 requires switching main power to the instru~ ment off, then on. ACTUAL SETPOINT IAINTBT [TIETSTT] [t{a[-1973 \ony > i = CO 13-1, "CALIB AND TEST" Display Figure 13-1 shows the display resulting from pressing oa Gy: Displays listed in Table 13-1 are shown when the corresponding number key ((0] through [$_]) is pressed.OVEN TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION (CALIB AND TEST" function J) To maximize precision with respect to retention time information, particularly if retention times are to be compared between chromatographs, it may be necessary to calibrate oven temperature in the range of interest using an independent temperature-measuring device. With the factory-set calibration difference value of 0 (zero), displayed oven temperature is accurate to within 1% of the actual temperature, expressed in °K (Kelvin). The HP 5890A provides the means to (if necessary) reset oven temperature monitoring so the displayed “ ACTUAL " value accurately represents the correct temperature. Oven temperature calibration requires entering the difference (“delta”) value (in °C) between an independently-measured temperature value versus the corresponding displayed oven temperature value: Correction Value = Measured Temperature (°C) - Displayed Temperature (°C) For example, if actual measured oven temperature was found to be 148.73 °C, while the correspond- ing displayed value was " 150.00 ", the calibration difference value to be entered would be " 1.27". Setting the Oven Calibration Value An oven temperature calibration measurement should be made at a temperature in the middle of the range of interest. Allow ample time (up to 1/2-hour) for thermal equilibration at the selected tem- perature: no drift should be observed. The temperature-sensing probe should be placed in the region of the oven occupied by the column(s). 1. Through the keyboard, select “CALIB AND TEST" mode, function 1: 2 0 oe " CALIB "is displayed, followed by two values: the observed oven temperature (to 0.01 °C), and the current difference (“delta”) calibration value. NOTE Record the displayed calibration "delta" value! If problems ar encountered in recalibration, the value may be re-entered, 2. Assuming no drift in temperature, the new difference ("delta") value is then entered by pressing appropriate number keys, followed by ) 13. 3“ CALIB DELTA" is displayed until is pressed, then oven temperature recalibration occurs. Note that, after calibration, the displayed oven temperature value should closely match the measured value. Any “delta” value within the range -10.00 through +10.00 °C may be entered. If a value outside this range is entered, the message “ CORRECTION TOO HIGH "is displayed. Assuming the battery protecting HP 5890A memory is operational, a new calibration constant remains in effect even if the instrument is switched off, or disconnected from its power source, or if power fails. ELECTRONIC FLOW RATE SENSOR (EFS) CALIBRATION ('CALIB AND TEST" function 2) Electronic flow sensor (EFS) calibration may be performed at any time to insure displayed flow rate accurately represents real gas flow rate through the sensor. The EFS is factory-calibrated for four "standard" gases, Hp , He, Nz, and Ar/CHy,, within the flow rate range from 0 to 100 mL/min. This covers the majority of chromatographic applications. ‘Two situations where it would be appropriate to perform recalibration would be where a “nonstan- dard" gas is to be used (e.g, something OTHER than Hz, He, Na, or At/CHy ), or if flow rates in ex- cess of 100 mL/min are to be used. EFS calibration requires setting two values for a given flow channel: first, the "ZERO" value (defined with NO flow through the given flow channel), then the "GAIN" value (calculated, based upon a measured flow rate value), IF CALIBRATION IS BEING PERFORMED FOR Ho, OBSERVE PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. Prior to performing the calibration procedure, the following must be done: © The instrument must be on for at least 1-hour for thermal equilibration of the EFS. © Since gas flow through the channel to be calibrated will be interrupted, detectors should be turned off (particularly an NPD or TCD!), and the oven cooled to ambient temperature (to protect columns). © A flow-measuring device is required, accurate to better than 1 mL/min. The EFS is calibrated to measure volumetric flow at standard temperature and pressure. Flows measured at ambient temperature with a bubble flow meter will have to be con- verted from ambient temperature and pressure to standard temperature and pressure. 13-4