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Chapter 1. System Overview
Section Page
SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................... 1
INTERFACES TO THE FXI GAS CHROMATOGRAPH .......................................................................... 4
Front Panel Interface with LAMS ............................................................................................ 4
Functions and Features ...................................................................................................... 4
Attached PC/Printer (APT) ..................................................................................................... 4
The Command Line Interface (CLI) ........................................................................................ 4
Modbus Interface .................................................................................................................... 5
I/A Series Interface (Optional) ................................................................................................ 5
MEASUREMENT CYCLES AND SEQUENCES ................................................................................... 5
Measurement ......................................................................................................................... 6
Method-Related Post-Processing ........................................................................................... 6
Value Range Tests ................................................................................................................. 6
Cycle-Related Post-Processing .............................................................................................. 6
Reports ................................................................................................................................... 6
Sequences of Cycles .............................................................................................................. 7
THE PHYSICAL INSTRUMENT ........................................................................................................ 7
System Alarm Relay ............................................................................................................... 8
System Warning Relay ........................................................................................................... 8
Oven Valves ........................................................................................................................... 8
Analog Outputs ....................................................................................................................... 8
Switch Connections ................................................................................................................ 8
Detector Signals ..................................................................................................................... 9
Data Alarm Relays ................................................................................................................. 9
Common Data Alarm Relay .................................................................................................... 9
Stream Valves ........................................................................................................................ 9
List of Figures
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Figure 1-1. Functional View of the GC (FXi-Series5 Functional Architecture and System
Modules) ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 1-2. FXi Logic Flow of the GC ........................................................................................... 3

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Chapter 2. Hardware Overview

Section Page
BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................. 1
CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................................. 1
CONTROLLER ENCLOSURE........................................................................................................... 3
Printed Wiring Assembly Nest ................................................................................................ 4
Maintenance Panel ................................................................................................................. 5
Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs), Mounted in PWA Nest ................................................... 5
GC Controller PWA ............................................................................................................. 5
8-ChanneL A/D (Analog-to-Digital) Converter and Auto-Zero PWA.................................... 5
8, 16, 24 or 32 Channel Trend D/A (Digital-to-Analog) PWAs ............................................ 6
64-Output PWA ................................................................................................................... 6
Electrometer PWA for FID or Constant Current Supply PWA for TCD ............................... 6
I/A Series System /Fieldbus Interface PWA (Optional) ....................................................... 6
Modbus RS-485 Module (Optional) ..................................................................................... 6
Modem Module (Optional)................................................................................................... 6
Power Supply Assembly ......................................................................................................... 7
ANALYZER OVEN ....................................................................................................................... 7
HEATER ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... 8
SAMPLE VALVES .......................................................................................................................... 8
COLUMNS.................................................................................................................................... 9
RESTRICTOR VALVES .................................................................................................................. 9
THERMISTOR PROBE ................................................................................................................... 9
VENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 9
DETECTORS ................................................................................................................................ 9
COMMUNICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 10
MODBUS ................................................................................................................................... 10
I/A FIELDBUS INTERFACE ........................................................................................................... 12
List of Figures
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Figure 2-1. FXi Hardware Overview ............................................................................................. 1

Figure 2-2. FXi GC ....................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2-3. Controller Enclosure .................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2-4. PWA Positions in Nest ............................................................................................... 4
Figure 2-5. Maintenance Panel .................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2-6. Analyzer Oven ........................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2-7. FXi / Modbus Network Configuration ....................................................................... 11
List of Tables
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Table 2-1. Data Registers (Read Only) ...................................................................................... 12

Table 2-2. Status Registers (Read Only) ................................................................................... 12
Table 2-3. Current Stream Number (Read Only) ....................................................................... 12

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Chapter 3. Specifications
Section Page
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 1
GAS REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 2
ENVIRONMENTAL ....................................................................................................................... 2
ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................... 2
ELECTRICAL CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................................ 3
GAS SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 4
LIQUID SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 4
REPEATABILITY............................................................................................................................ 5
Measurement by Area Integration .......................................................................................... 5
Measurement by Peak Height ................................................................................................ 5
Minimum Detectability ............................................................................................................ 6
INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................. 6
PRODUCT CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 7
List of Figures
Figure Page
Figure 3-1. Chromatograph Identification .................................................................................... 6
List of Tables
Table Page
Table 3-1. Electrical Classification ............................................................................................... 3

Table 3-2. Measurement by Area Integration .............................................................................. 5

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Chapter 4. Physical Installation

Section Page
LOCATION ................................................................................................................................... 1
UNPACKING ................................................................................................................................ 1
INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................ 2
STORAGE .................................................................................................................................... 2
PIPING .......................................................................................................................................... 2
PURGING FOR ATEX VERSION (MODEL # FXI-2…..GSX)....................................................... 5
INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................. 5
STARTUP..................................................................................................................................... 7
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................. 7
Purge Medium ........................................................................................................................ 7
Pressure Switch ..................................................................................................................... 8
TYPE Z PURGING ........................................................................................................................ 9
CLASS I, GROUPS B, C, D, DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS (MODEL # FXI-1…..FSZ) ................................. 9
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................ 10
STARTUP................................................................................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................... 12
Purge Medium ...................................................................................................................... 12
Pressure Switch ................................................................................................................... 12
TYPE X PURGING ..................................................................................................................... 13
CLASS I, GROUPS B, C, D, DIVISION 1 LOCATIONS (MODEL # FXI-1…..HSX) .............................. 13
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................ 13
STARTUP................................................................................................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................... 14
Purge Medium ...................................................................................................................... 14
Pressure Switch ................................................................................................................... 15
WIRING CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................... 15
SYSTEM ALARM ......................................................................................................................... 16
COMMON DATA ALARM .............................................................................................................. 17
STREAM SWITCHING .................................................................................................................. 18
SWITCH CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................. 20
DATA ALARMS (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................................................ 20
WATCHDOG TIMER .................................................................................................................... 23
TREND OUTPUTS ....................................................................................................................... 26
RECONSTRUCTED CHROMATOGRAM OUTPUT (TO CHART RECORDER) ........................................ 29
PC-HYPERTERMINAL (OPTIONAL) .............................................................................................. 30
MODBUS (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................................. 35
FOXBORO I/A FIELDBUS INTERFACE (OPTIONAL) .............................................................. 36
FXI POWER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................... 37
STARTUP ................................................................................................................................... 38
STATUS ..................................................................................................................................... 38
ESTABLISH GAS FLOWS ............................................................................................................. 38
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INITIAL STARTUP PROCEDURE.................................................................................................... 39

CHECK FLOWS AND PRESSURES AT OPERATING CONDITIONS...................................... 41
FXI CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 43
FXI SHUTDOWN GENERAL PROCEDURE .............................................................................. 47
ALARMS ..................................................................................................................................... 47
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 47
ALARM DISPLAY INDICATION ...................................................................................................... 48
List of Figures
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Figure 4-1. Typical FXi GC Utility Connections ............................................................................. 4

Figure 4-2. ATEX Purge Component Location ............................................................................ 6
Figure 4-3. Test Setup for Pressure Switch ................................................................................. 8
Figure 4-4. Rotameter Location ................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4-5. FXi Input/Output Overview ...................................................................................... 15
Figure 4-6. Common Data Alarm Output and Stream Switching Relay Outputs 1 to 4.............. 17
Figure 4-7. Optional Stream Switching Relay Outputs 5 to 8 .................................................... 18
Figure 4-8. Optional Stream Switching Relay Outputs 9 to 24 .................................................. 19
Figure 4-9. Optional Stream Switching Relay Outputs 25 to 32 ................................................ 19
Figure 4-10. Connection of Switches ........................................................................................ 20
Figure 4-11. Relay Contact Connections for Data Alarms ......................................................... 21
Figure 4-12. Relay Contact Connections for Data Alarms 17 to 32 ........................................... 22
Figure 4-13. Signal Distribution PWA, TB2 ................................................................................ 23
Figure 4-14. FXi Controller. PWA, Factory Set Jumper Positions ............................................. 24
Figure 4-15. GC Controller. PWA .............................................................................................. 25
Figure 4-16. Channels 1 through 16 Trend Connections ........................................................... 27
Figure 4-17. Channels 17 through 32 Trend Connections ......................................................... 28
Figure 4-18. FXi Controller PWA, Factory Set Jumper Positions .............................................. 29
Figure 4-19. FXi-to-Printer/Terminal, Connections .................................................................... 31
Figure 4-20. Signal Distribution PWA: Communication Jumper Locations ................................ 32
Figure 4-21. Jumper Positions for Signal Distribution PWA ....................................................... 33
Figure 4-22. Typical Current Loop Connection FXi (Active) ...................................................... 34
Figure 4-23. Typical Current Loop Connection FXi (Passive) .................................................... 34
Figure 4-24. AT-15 I/A Fieldbus InterfacePower Connections ................................................... 36
Figure 4-25. Power Connections to FXi ..................................................................................... 37
Figure 4-26. Select CAL SET ONE ............................................................................................ 43
Figure 4-27. Select SEQUENCES ............................................................................................. 44
Figure 4-28. Select CALIBRATION ACCEPTANCE .................................................................. 45
Figure 4-28. Select SEQUENCES ............................................................................................. 46

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Chapter 5. User Interface

Section Page
INSTRUMENT OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 1
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ....................................................................... 1
KEYBOARD/DISPLAY PANEL ......................................................................................................... 1
Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1
Local Analyzer Management System (LAMS) Software......................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
OPERATING MODES ..................................................................................................................... 3
FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 3
RUNNING THE LAMS SOFTWARE ................................................................................................. 3
CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORT ................................................................................................. 4
SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................................................................. 5
Selecting the Mode ................................................................................................................. 5
Selecting the Version ............................................................................................................. 5
MAIN WINDOW ............................................................................................................................ 6
ALARM ................................................................................................................................ 7
Resizing a View ...................................................................................................................... 7
NAVIGATOR WINDOW................................................................................................................... 8
Navigator Item Properties ....................................................................................................... 8
USER WINDOW ............................................................................................................................ 8
Creating a User Window ........................................................................................................ 8
Moving a User Window .......................................................................................................... 9
User Window Properties ......................................................................................................... 9
Adding and Modifying Data Items ........................................................................................ 10
Lock and Unlock Data Fields ................................................................................................ 12
System Alarms History ......................................................................................................... 12
Data Capture ........................................................................................................................ 13
FXI LAMS DATA REPORT CAPTURING ....................................................................................... 14
CHROMATOGRAMS .................................................................................................................... 15
Viewing Chromatograms ...................................................................................................... 15
Chromatogram Files ............................................................................................................. 16
Last Chromatogram .......................................................................................................... 17
Real-time Chromatogram .................................................................................................. 18
Virtual Keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) .............................................................................. 20
Touch Screen Calibration ..................................................................................................... 21
FXI LAMS STANDARD TAB-PAGE DISPLAYS ............................................................................... 22
ANALYSIS Tab Page ........................................................................................................... 22
COMMANDS Tab Page........................................................................................................ 23
STATUS ALARMS Tab Page ............................................................................................... 25
SEQUENCES Tab Page ...................................................................................................... 27
METHODS TIME Tab Page ................................................................................................. 28
CAL SET ONE Tab Page ..................................................................................................... 28
CALIBRATION ACCEPTANCE Tab Page ........................................................................... 30
VALUE SET # Tab Page ...................................................................................................... 31
MODBUS Tab Page ............................................................................................................. 33
FXI LAMS OTHER TYPICAL TAB-PAGE DISPLAYS ....................................................................... 34
Reports Page ....................................................................................................................... 34

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Simulation Page ................................................................................................................... 34

Detector Page ...................................................................................................................... 34
LAMS HELP FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................ 35
LAMS Help ........................................................................................................................... 35
GC Instrument Help .............................................................................................................. 35
CONFIGURATION OF ELECTRONIC PRESSURE REGULATOR ......................................................... 36
FXI FILE INSTALLATION & PCANYWHERE INTERFACE ................................................................... 37
FXI PC PREPARATION ............................................................................................................. 38
REMOTE PC PREPARATION........................................................................................................ 39
PROGRAM FILE TRANSFER......................................................................................................... 41
BTU CALCULATIONS .................................................................................................................. 42
Standards Used for the BTU Calculations ............................................................................ 42
BTU Analysis Setup ............................................................................................................. 43
Average BTU Report Time Setup ......................................................................................... 44
BTU REPORTS .......................................................................................................................... 44
Summary Report .................................................................................................................. 46
Detailed Report .................................................................................................................... 47
Averaged BTU Report .......................................................................................................... 48
Dew Point Calculation .......................................................................................................... 49
HOST PORT SERIAL INTERFACE ................................................................................................. 50
MAINTENANCE PANEL ................................................................................................................ 52
THE VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT .................................................................................................... 53
VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT REFERENCES .......................................................................................... 54
Strings .................................................................................................................................. 55
COMMANDS ............................................................................................................................... 55
COMMAND LINE INTERPRETER (CLI) .................................................................................... 56
ACCESSING CLI......................................................................................................................... 56
Context Blocks ..................................................................................................................... 57
Calculator Mode ................................................................................................................... 59
Expressions .......................................................................................................................... 59
Comments ............................................................................................................................ 60
PC – HYPERTERMINAL INTERFACE............................................................................................. 62
MODBUS INTERFACE .............................................................................................................. 63
MODBUS CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 63
MODBUS CONFIGURATION ID ..................................................................................................... 64
MODBUS CONFIGURATION PORT .............................................................................................. 64
MODBUS CONFIGURATION ASSIGNMENT..................................................................................... 64
MODBUS CONFIGURATION CONDITION MASKS ............................................................................ 65
MODBUS SYSTEM STATUS ......................................................................................................... 66
FXI DATABASE .......................................................................................................................... 66
Analyzer Status .................................................................................................................... 66
Analyzer Data ....................................................................................................................... 66
Status1 - Data Available.................................................................................................... 67
Status2 - Analyzer Status.................................................................................................. 68
Status3 - Stream Inhibit..................................................................................................... 70
Data................................................................................................................................... 71
MODBUS ERROR CONDITIONS .................................................................................................... 72
CRC Calculation ................................................................................................................... 72
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Loss of Receive Synch ......................................................................................................... 72

Invalid Message Function ..................................................................................................... 72
Invalid Message Length ....................................................................................................... 72
Invalid Address ..................................................................................................................... 72
Read Only Status ................................................................................................................. 72
MODBUS COMMAND FORMATS ............................................................................................. 72
READ COIL STATUS - FUNCTION CODE 01 .................................................................................. 73
Read Holding Registers - Function Code 03 ........................................................................ 74
Read Input Registers - Function Code 04 ............................................................................ 75
Force Single Register - Function Code 05 ........................................................................... 76
Preset Single Register - Function Code 06 .......................................................................... 77
Loopback Diagnostic Test - Function Code 08..................................................................... 78
MODBUS ERROR MESSAGES...................................................................................................... 78
MODBUS CRC ALGORITHM ........................................................................................................ 79
List of Figures
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Figure 5-1 Keyboard/Display Panel ............................................................................................. 2

Figure 5-2 LAMS Startup Splash Screen ..................................................................................... 4
Figure 5-3 Comm Settings Dialog ................................................................................................ 5
Figure 5-4 Select Connection Dialog ........................................................................................... 5
Figure 5-5. Select Version Dialog ................................................................................................ 6
Figure 5-6. Main Window ............................................................................................................. 7
Figure 5-7. New User Window Specifications .............................................................................. 9
Figure 5-8. Reposition a User Window ........................................................................................ 9
Figure 5-9. User Window Properties Screen ............................................................................. 10
Figure 5-10. Data Item Properties Screen ................................................................................. 11
Figure 5-11. Data Item Font Screen .......................................................................................... 11
Figure 5-12. System Alarms ...................................................................................................... 12
Figure 5-13. Data Capture Properties Screen ........................................................................... 13
Figure 5-14. Captured Data Viewed in Excel ............................................................................. 14
Figure 5-15. Open Chromatogram File Dialog ........................................................................... 16
Figure 5-16. Chromatogram Overlays ....................................................................................... 17
Figure 5-17. Last Chromatogram ............................................................................................... 18
Figure 5-18. Real-time Chromatogram ...................................................................................... 19
Figure 5-19. Virtual Keyboard Displayed Over FXi Analysis Tab .............................................. 20
Figure 5-20. Analysis Tab-Page ................................................................................................ 22
Figure 5-21. Commands Page ................................................................................................... 23
Figure 5-22. Commands Page “Peak Simulation” ..................................................................... 24
Figure 5-23. STATUS ALARMS Tab Page ................................................................................ 25
Figure 5-24. STATUS ALARMS, A/D Channel Readings (Scrolled Right) ................................ 26
Figure 5-25. Sequences Tab Page ............................................................................................ 27
Figure 5-26. METHOD TIMES Window ..................................................................................... 28
Figure 5-27. CAL SET ONE Window ......................................................................................... 29
Figure 5-28. CALIBRATION ACCEPTANCE Window (Scrolled Right)...................................... 30
Figure 5-29. VALUE SET Window ............................................................................................. 31
Figure 5-30. VALUE SET Window “Scrolled Right” ................................................................... 32
Figure 5-31. MODBUS Window ................................................................................................. 33
Figure 5-32. MODBUS Window, “Scrolled” ................................................................................ 34
Figure 5-33. LAMS Help Screen ................................................................................................ 35
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Figure 5-34. EPR Control Panel ................................................................................................ 36

Figure 5-35. BTU Calculation Setup Screen .............................................................................. 43
Figure 5-36. Average BTU Report Time Setup .......................................................................... 44
Figure 5-37. BTU Summary Report ........................................................................................... 46
Figure 5-38. BTU Detailed Report ............................................................................................. 47
Figure 5-39. Averaged BTU Report ........................................................................................... 48
Figure 5-40. Interface for Dew Point Software ........................................................................... 49
Figure 5-41. Host Port Data Selection Screen ........................................................................... 51
Figure 5-42. Host Port Comm Settings Dialog ........................................................................... 51
Figure 5-43. Maintenance Panel ................................................................................................ 52
Figure 5-44. Connector Jack for Connection to Maintenance Panel ......................................... 52
Figure 5-45. The Virtual Instrument ........................................................................................... 54
Figure 5-46. Status1 Data Available .......................................................................................... 68
Figure 5-47. Status2 Analyzer Status ........................................................................................ 69
Figure 5-48. Status3 Stream Inhibitor ........................................................................................ 70
Figure 5-49. Data ....................................................................................................................... 71
List of Tables
Table Page
Table 5-1. Printer Control Functions .......................................................................................... 55
Table 5-2. Operators .................................................................................................................. 60

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Chapter 6. Theory of Operation

Section Page
THEORY OF MEASUREMENT .................................................................................................... 1
FXI OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 2
APPARATUS ................................................................................................................................ 2
AUTOMATION ............................................................................................................................... 2
THE ANALYSIS METHOD ........................................................................................................... 4
DATA ACQUISITION ................................................................................................................... 8
CHROMATOGRAPHIC FEATURES ................................................................................................... 8
Time Slice Features ............................................................................................................. 14
STANDARD “PEAK” PROCESSING ................................................................................................ 17
Peak Detection Methods ...................................................................................................... 17
Forced Gate Peak Detection ............................................................................................. 17
Slope Peak Detection........................................................................................................ 18
Start Slope Detection/End Forced Gate, Peak Detection ................................................. 19
Start Forced Gate/End Slope Detection, Peak Detection ................................................. 24
Baseline Correction Methods ............................................................................................... 24
Event Baseline Correction ................................................................................................. 24
Trailing Peak Cutoff........................................................................................................... 26
Leading Peak Cutoff.......................................................................................................... 28
Auto-Zero Reference......................................................................................................... 29
Tangent Skim .................................................................................................................... 30
Peak Configuration ............................................................................................................... 30
Ghost Peaks...................................................................................................................... 31
Baseline Configuration ...................................................................................................... 31
SAVE RESULTS ........................................................................................................................ 34
STATUS INDICATORS .............................................................................................................. 34
STATUS CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................. 34
SYSTEM ALARM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................... 35
SYSTEM WARNING CONFIGURATION........................................................................................... 35
VALVE AND OTHER RELAY FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION......................................................................... 36
THE ANALYSIS CYCLE ............................................................................................................ 36
INITIALIZATION PHASE, CYCLE SET-UP FUNCTION ....................................................................... 37
DATA ACQUISITION PHASE ......................................................................................................... 38
Cycle Timing Function .......................................................................................................... 38
Rubber Clocks ...................................................................................................................... 38
POST ACQUISITION PROCESSING PHASE .................................................................................... 39
Method Program Groups ...................................................................................................... 39
VIRTUAL DEVICES .................................................................................................................... 40
VIRTUAL DEVICE RESET............................................................................................................. 41
INSTRUMENT OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................... 41
VALUE SET ................................................................................................................................ 41
CYCLE PROGRAM GROUPS ........................................................................................................ 42
REPORTS .................................................................................................................................. 43
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End of Cycle Report Configuration ....................................................................................... 43

BACKGROUND PROGRAM GROUPS ............................................................................................. 44
CALIBRATION CYCLES ............................................................................................................ 45
CYCLE SEQUENCING ............................................................................................................... 47
List of Figures
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Figure 6-1. Feature Extraction Table ......................................................................................... 10
Figure 6-2. Boxcar and Slope Events ........................................................................................ 13
Figure 6-3. Slice Mode ............................................................................................................... 15
Figure 6-4. Chromatograph Diagnostic Report Example ........................................................... 16
Figure 6-5. Forced Gate Peak Detection ................................................................................... 18
Figure 6-6. Slope Peak Detection .............................................................................................. 18
Figure 6-7. Illustrating Peak Drift ............................................................................................... 19
Figure 6-8. Start Slope Detection/End Forced Gate, Peak Detection ........................................ 20
Figure 6-9. Start Slope Detection/End Forced Gate, Peak Detection Applied to Two Peaks Not
Baseline Resolved ...................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 6-10. Peak Area Distortion Due to False Peak End ........................................................ 22
Figure 6-11. Start Slope Detection/End Forced Gate, Peak Detection Applied to Avoid False
Peak End .................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 6-12. Start Slope Detection/End Forced Gate, Peak Detection Applied as Alternative to
Tangent Skim Method ................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 6-13. Unwanted Peak “Captured” Due to Early Peak Gate On Time.............................. 24
Figure 6-14. Start Forced Gate/End Slope Detection, Peak Detection ...................................... 24
Figure 6-15. Baseline-Resolved Peaks ...................................................................................... 25
Figure 6-16. Peaks Not Baseline-Resolved ............................................................................... 25
Figure 6-17. Corrected Area (Baseline-Resolved Peaks) .......................................................... 26
Figure 6-18. Trailing Peak Cutoff Baseline Correction ............................................................... 27
Figure 6-19. Leading Peak Cutoff Baseline Correction .............................................................. 28
Figure 6-20. Auto-Zero Reference Method of Correction .......................................................... 29
Figure 6-21. Tangent Skim ........................................................................................................ 30
Figure 6-22. Peak Identification and Integration ........................................................................ 32
Figure 6-23. Baseline Adjustment .............................................................................................. 33
Figure 6-24. Measurement Overview ......................................................................................... 36
Figure 6-25. Cycle Timing .......................................................................................................... 37
Figure 6-26. Multiple Calibration Streams Example ................................................................... 46
List of Tables
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Table 6-1. Acquisition Commands ............................................................................................... 5

Table 6-2. Boxcar Selection ....................................................................................................... 12

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Chapter 7. Tutorial and Sample Use of Specialized Programming

Section Page
TUTORIAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 2
FRONT PANEL PC AND HYPERTERMINAL ...................................................................................... 2
FXI SETUP .................................................................................................................................. 2
ERASE FUNCTION OF FXI PROGRAM........................................................................................... 4
SIMULATING A PEAK ................................................................................................................. 5
RUNNING A CYCLE TO OBTAIN CHART RECORDER OUTPUT ............................................. 7
GATED PEAK CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................. 14
SLOPE DETECTION .................................................................................................................. 18
PARAMETERS OF SLOPE DETECTION .................................................................................. 19
EVENT-RELATED PARAMETERS .................................................................................................. 19
PEAK-RELATED PARAMETERS .................................................................................................... 20
IMPLEMENTATION OF SLOPE DETECTION ........................................................................... 21
PEAK DETECTION WITH A COMBINATION OF GATE AND SLOPE ..................................... 25
START SLOPE DETECTION/END FORCED GATE ........................................................................... 25
START FORCED GATE/END SLOPE DETECTION ........................................................................... 27
BASELINE CORRECTION METHODS USED WITH SLOPE DETECTION.............................. 28
TRAILING PEAK CUTOFF METHOD .............................................................................................. 28
Using Forced Gates in Trailing Peak Cutoff ......................................................................... 28
Using Start Forced Gate/End Slope in Trailing Peak Cutoff ................................................. 28
LEADING PEAK CUTOFF METHOD ............................................................................................... 30
Using Forced Gates in Leading Peak Cutoff ........................................................................ 30
Using Start Slope/End Forced Gate in Leading Peak Cutoff ................................................ 31
AUTO-ZERO REFERENCE METHOD ............................................................................................. 32
Using Forced Gates in Auto-zero Reference........................................................................ 32
Using Slope Detection in Auto-zero Reference .................................................................... 33
Tangent skim method ........................................................................................................... 33
Using Forced Gates in Tangent Skim................................................................................... 34
Using Slope Detection in Tangent Skim ............................................................................... 35
NOISE PROBE CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 36
SLOPE CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................. 37
COMPONENT NORMALIZATION AND RELATED FEATURES .............................................. 41
CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................... 45
REPORTS ................................................................................................................................... 48
INSTRUMENT OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................... 50
INSTRUMENT STATUS ............................................................................................................. 56
AUTOMATIC CYCLE SEQUENCING ........................................................................................ 58
EEPROM BACKUP OF GC SETUP ........................................................................................... 62
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING ....................................................................................................... 63
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MODBUS .................................................................................................................................... 68
INITIAL SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 68
ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................. 72
FXI STATUS .............................................................................................................................. 73
FXI MODBUS ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................................................................... 74
FXI DATA REPORTING ............................................................................................................... 75
FXI MODBUS DATA .................................................................................................................... 76
List of Figures
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Figure 7-1. Simulated Detector Signal ......................................................................................... 5

Figure 7-2. Noise Probe Configuration Peak ............................................................................. 36
Figure 7-3. Slope Configuration Peak. ....................................................................................... 40

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Chapter 8. Flame Photometric and Helium Ionization Operation

Section Page
FLAME PHOTOMETRIC DETECTOR SYSTEMS ....................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1
UTILITIES REQUIRED .................................................................................................................... 2
OPERATIONAL DESIGN ................................................................................................................. 3
FPD FLAME OUT ADJUSTMENT AND IGNITION PROCEDURES...................................... 5
FLAME OUT ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................. 5
FPD IGNITION PROCEEDURE ............................................................................................. 8
Selection of Root Value (No Sulfur Addition).......................................................................... 9
FPD SERVICING ..................................................................................................................... 12
DETECTOR REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................. 12
DETECTOR RE-INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 13
DETECTOR MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 14
DETECTOR CLEANING ...................................................................................................... 14
OPTICS CLEANING ......................................................................................................... 14
O-RING LIFE AND REPLACEMENT ................................................................................ 16
PHOTO MULTIPLIER TUBE (PMT) REPLACEMENT ...................................................... 17
PMT GAIN ADJUST .......................................................................................................... 17
FPD SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................................ 19
FPD TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................... 21
FPD APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................... 23
HELIUM IONIZATION DETECTOR (HID) SYSTEMS ................................................................ 24
HID UTILITIES REQUIRED ........................................................................................................... 24
ELECTRICAL AREA CLASSIFICATION: .......................................................................................... 25
Installing and Purging the Gas Regulator on the High Purity Carrier Cylinder ..................... 26
Description and Operating Principle ..................................................................................... 26
Helium Ionization (HID) Mode .............................................................................................. 27
Photo ionization (PID) Mode ................................................................................................ 28
HID OPERATION AND PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 29
HID Application Fittings ........................................................................................................ 30
Leakage / Leak Checking ..................................................................................................... 30
GC – HID STARTUP................................................................................................................... 31
HID – GC SHUTDOWN ............................................................................................................... 33
HID SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................. 34
List of Figures
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Figure 8-1. FPD Cross-Sectional View ........................................................................................ 4
Figure 8-2. Flame Out Adjustment Location ................................................................................ 6
Figure 8-3. FPD Tower Exploded View ...................................................................................... 20
Figure 8-4. FPD Sensitivity Versus Flow Rates ......................................................................... 23
Figure 8-5. Schematic of the HID Detector ................................................................................ 27
Figure 8-6. HID Detector System Gas Connections .................................................................. 28
Figure 8-7. HID Detector Enclosure ........................................................................................... 29
Figure 8-8. HID Internal Wiring Connections ............................................................................. 32
List of Tables
Table Page
Table 8-1. Troubleshooting Remedies ....................................................................................... 21
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Chapter 9. Maintenance
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 1
DAILY MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 1
Sample Conditioning System ................................................................................................. 1
Hardware Test ........................................................................................................................ 1
Hardware/Software Test ......................................................................................................... 1
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 2
Analyzer Oven ........................................................................................................................ 2
Electronics .............................................................................................................................. 2
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 2
Hardware Test ........................................................................................................................ 2
Electronics .............................................................................................................................. 2
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................ 3
Analyzer Oven ........................................................................................................................ 3
Electronics .............................................................................................................................. 3
FAULT ISOLATION ...................................................................................................................... 4
PRELIMINARY STEPS ................................................................................................................... 4
CHROMATOGRAM INDICATIONS .................................................................................................... 6
HARDWARE INDICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 11
SYSTEM FUNCTION INDICATIONS ................................................................................................ 15
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ............................................................................................... 17
OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL SERVICING ............................................................................... 17
MANUAL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................... 19
AUTOMATIC CONTROL ADJUSTMENT............................................................................. 19
TCD (THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY DETECTOR) SERVICING ............................................................. 22
TCD Filament Current Adjustment ....................................................................................... 22
Required Equipment ......................................................................................................... 22
Current Output Adjustment ............................................................................................... 22
Detector Failure Threshold Adjustment ............................................................................. 23
TCD Test Procedure............................................................................................................. 24
TCD Filament Replacement ................................................................................................. 26
FID (FLAME IONIZATION DETECTOR) SERVICING ......................................................................... 29
CALIBRATION BOTTLE REPLACEMENT......................................................................................... 33
SAMPLE VALVE SERVICING (ROTOR) .......................................................................................... 34
Disassembling Sample Valve ............................................................................................... 34
Cleaning Valve Body ............................................................................................................ 35
Cleaning Valve Rotor ........................................................................................................... 35
Reassembling Sample Valve ............................................................................................... 35
SAMPLE VALVE SERVICING (VALVE, ACTUATOR)......................................................................... 37
Disassembling Sample Valve ............................................................................................... 37
Reassembling Sample Valve ............................................................................................... 37
Sample Valve Alignment Procedure ..................................................................................... 38
ROTARY VALVE AIR ACTUATOR O-RING REPLACEMENT .............................................................. 39
O-ring Replacement ............................................................................................................. 41
Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 42
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DIAPHRAGM SAMPLE VALVE SERVICING ..................................................................................... 42

Disassembly of Diaphragm Valve......................................................................................... 43
Reassembly of Diaphragm Valve ......................................................................................... 44
TROUBLESHOOTING DIAPHRAGM VALVE ..................................................................................... 44
TREND OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 45
Required Equipment ............................................................................................................. 45
Adjustment Procedure .......................................................................................................... 45
List of Figures
Figure Page
Figure 9-1. Fault Location Chart .................................................................................................. 5
Figure 9-2. Oven Controller PWA .............................................................................................. 18
Figure 9-3. Heater Element ........................................................................................................ 21
Figure 9-4. Constant Current Supply PWA (TCD) ..................................................................... 23
Figure 9-5. Analyzer Operation with a 4 Port TCD .................................................................... 24
Figure 9-6. TCD Filament Connections ..................................................................................... 25
Figure 9-7. Removing a TCD Filament ...................................................................................... 26
Figure 9-8. TCD Filament Locations .......................................................................................... 27
Figure 9-9. Wrench for TCD Filament Nut ................................................................................. 28
Figure 9-10. Removal Points for Disassembly of Detector Assembly (View 1).......................... 30
Figure 9-11. Removal Points for Disassembly of Detector Assembly (View 2).......................... 31
Figure 9-12. Removing the FID Assembly ................................................................................. 32
Figure 9-13. Disassembled FID Parts ........................................................................................ 33
Figure 9-14. Valco Sample Valve, Rotor Removal .................................................................... 34
Figure 9-15. Rotor ...................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 9-16. Rotor Orientation ................................................................................................... 35
Figure 9-17. Rotor Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 35
Figure 9-18. Valco Sample Valve (Exploded View) ................................................................... 37
Figure 9-19. Actuator and Valve ................................................................................................ 38
Figure 9-20. Closemount Valve Removal .................................................................................. 39
Figure 9-21. Steps #3-#9 ........................................................................................................... 39
Figure 9-22. Removing Subassembly from End Cap ................................................................. 39
Figure 9-23. Sliding the 0-Ring Plate off the Shaft ..................................................................... 40
Figure 9-24. O-Ring Locations ................................................................................................... 41
Figure 9-25. Subassembly ......................................................................................................... 42
Figure 9-26. o-Ring Plate Orientation ........................................................................................ 42
Figure 9-27. Diaphragm Valve Exploded View .......................................................................... 43
Figure 9-28. Cap Orientation ..................................................................................................... 44
Figure 9-29. Trend Output PWA ................................................................................................ 47
List of Tables
Table Page
Table 9-1. Chromatogram Indications .......................................................................................... 6
Table 9-2. Hardware Indications ................................................................................................ 12
Table 9-3. System Function Indications ..................................................................................... 15
Table 9-4. Trend Outputs ........................................................................................................... 46

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Appendix A. Parts List

Section Page
PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................. 1
List of Figures
Figure Page
Figure A-1. Upper Enclosure Assembly ....................................................................................... 2

Figure A-2. Oven Assembly ......................................................................................................... 4
Figure A-3. Thermal Conductivity Detector .................................................................................. 5
Figure A-4. Flame Ionization Detector ......................................................................................... 6
Figure A-5. Nest Assembly .......................................................................................................... 7
Figure A-6. Upper Enclosure Door Assembly .............................................................................. 8
List of Tables
Table Page
Table A-1. Recommended Spare Parts Summary ....................................................................... 9
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