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Varian 1200 GC/MS Pre-installation Instructions - 1200/1200L Gc/ms and Lc/ms

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Summary of 1200 GC/MS

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    Pre-installation checklist varian 1200/1200l mass spectrometer use this checklist as a guide while preparing your site for the installation of the varian 1200 or 1200l ms system. Make sure that your site meets all of the requirements detailed in these instructions before you request installation. Co...

  • Page 2: 1200/1200L Gc/ms and Lc/ms

    Varian,inc. 2700 mitchell drive walnut creek, ca 94598 u.S.A. 03-914961-00:6 1 of 24 1200/1200l ms pre-installation instructions 1200/1200l gc/ms and lc/ms pre-installation instructions congratulations on your purchase of the varian 1200 quadrupole mass spectrometer. The information provided in this...

  • Page 3: General Requirements

    General requirements operating environment the customer is responsible for providing an acceptable operating environment. Attention paid to the operating environment will ensure the continued peak performance of the mass spectrometer. Temperature/humidity the optimal operating temperature is between...

  • Page 4: 1200 Gc/ms

    Pumps of at least 2l/min, and venting of the api spray chamber of at least 12l/min to a separate vent line. Ensure that the exhaust system does not pull a vacuum on the api chamber. 1200 gc/ms entrance before arranging for delivery of the 1200 gc/ms to your facility, please make sure that all passag...

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    The 1200 gc/ms system should be installed on a clean, flat surface. The minimum bench space required for the system is 57 cm x 195 cm, for the cp-3800 gc, 1200 ms, and pc: 275 cm if the printer is on the bench as illustrated above. Ensure that the bench is capable of supporting the weight of the sys...

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    Gas requirements 1200 gc/ms ci reagent gases the ci mode for the 1200 ms typically uses methane, isobutane, or ammonia. The amount of gas consumed during ci operation is approximately 1 to 2 ml/min. The ci reagent gas should contain less than 1 ppm water. The methane, isobutane, or ammonia gas suppl...

  • Page 7: 1200L Gc/ms

    Cid gas (triple quad only) argon is recommended for use as a collision gas for collision induced dissociation (cid) ms/ms in the triple quadrupole ms, with typical flow rates of 1 ml/min. The argon must have a purity of greater than 99% and be regulated to 5 psi. Gc carrier gases helium helium is re...

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    Figure 2 recommended 1200l gc/ms system layout the 1200l gc/ms system should be installed on a clean, flat surface. The minimum bench space required for the system is 57 cm x 195 cm, for the cp-3800 gc, 1200ms, and pc; 275 cm with the printer. Ensure that the bench is capable of supporting the weigh...

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    Table 2 1200l gc/ms power requirements instrument max current draw 100-115v (amps) max current draw 200-240v (amps) cp-3800 gas chromatograph 20 10 1200 mass spectrometer 12 6 computer 3 1.5 monitor 3 1.5 printer 3 1.5 note: see appendix 2 for complete current supply requirements for the standard mo...

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    Ammonia 5.0 research grade (99.999% purity) a two-stage, 0−15 psi (0−1 bar) pressure regulator that has a stainless steel diaphragm is recommended. The output pressure to the 1200 ms should be set to 3−5 psi (0.2−0.3 bar). Gas lines for ammonia should be made of stainless steel. All gas lines should...

  • Page 11: 1200L Lc/ms

    Filter use of a carrier gas filter is required for optimum performance and to protect your system from potential contamination. Your gc accessory kit includes a gc/ms gas clean oxygen/moisture filter (cp-17973) and filter base. This easy-to-remove gas filter cartridge combines three highly adsorptiv...

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    Figure 3 recommended 1200l lc/ms system layout the 1200l lc/ms system should be installed on a clean, flat surface. The minimum bench space required for the system is 57 cm x 210 cm for the lc, 1200, and pc, 275 cm with the printer. Ensure that the bench is capable of supporting the weight of the sy...

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    Table 3 1200l lc/ms power requirements instrument max current draw 100-115v (amps) max current draw 200-240v (amps) prostar 210/215 pumps 2.25 each 1.125 each prostar 430 autosampler 2 1 1200l mass spectrometer 12 6 602 foreline pumps not recommended 20 computer 3 1.5 monitor 3 1.5 printer 3 1.5 not...

  • Page 14: 1200L Gc/lc/ms

    Cid gas (triple quad only) argon is recommended for use as a collision induced dissociation gas for ms/ms in the triple quadrupole ms, with a typical flow rate of 1 ml/min. The argon must have a purity of greater than 99% and be regulated to 1−3 psi (0.1−0.2 bar). Solvent requirements 1200l lc/ms in...

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    Note: this figure illustrates north american power requirements (115 vac). See table 4 for 230 vac amperage requirements. Figure 4 recommended 1200l gc/lc/ms system layout the 1200l gc/lc/ms system should be installed on a clean, flat surface. The minimum bench space required for the system is 57 cm...

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    Table 4 1200l gc/lc/ms power requirements instrument max current draw 100-115v (amps) max current draw 200-240v (amps) cp-3800 gas chromatograph 20 10 prostar 210/215 pumps 2.25 each 1.125 each prostar 430 autosampler 2 1 1200l mass spectrometer 12 6 602 foreline pumps not recommended 20 computer 3 ...

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    Air a compressed air gas supply that is capable of providing up to 2l/min regulated to 80 psi is required for negative esi as a nebulizing gas. It is the customer's responsibility to conform to all regulations regarding the installation and operation of the gas system. The air should be clean and dr...

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    Ammonia, anhydrous (cas number 7664-41-7) anhydrous ammonia gas is highly toxic. Inhalation may cause irritation to eyes and throat and may cause pulmonary edema, which can result in serious injury or death. Repeated exposure to anhydrous ammonia may cause permanent lung damage. • refer to material ...

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    Solvent requirements 1200l lc/ms installation by a varian field service representative will normally include a basic test of the systems functionality. Mobile phase solvents required for installation are methanol and de-ionized water. All solvents should be pure hplc-grade, and degassing apparatus s...

  • Page 20: Instrument Arrival

    Instrument arrival inspection when the 1200l lc/ms or 1200/1200l gc/ms arrives, carefully inspect the exterior of the shipping cartons for evidence of any damage that might have occurred during shipment. Inspect the cartons for the following: • water stains • cuts, punctures, or deep indentations • ...

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    Unpacking and installation before coming on site for installation, a varian field service representative will contact you to go through the “pre-installation checklist” at the front of this document to ensure that all of the site requirements have been met. The varian field service representative wi...

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    Appendix 1. Module specifications the following table identifies the space and weight requirements for varian ms, lc, and gc components. Varian ms systems are intended to sit on a workbench that is wide enough and deep enough to accommodate these components, and sturdy enough to support their combin...

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    Table 6 spatial setup recommendations for 1200l lc/ms and gc/ms recommendations purpose recommended distance allow adequate space to the side of the lc. Solvent bottle placement for hplc pumps. See figure 3. ≥ 24 in. (61 cm) allow adequate space to the side of the gc/ms. Permit access to the transfe...

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    Table 8 maximum power draws for varian modules component 100-115 vac (amperes) 200-240 vac (amperes) mass spectrometer 12 6 lc/ms foreline pumps (2 ea. @ 220v) n/a 20 prostar 210/215 sdm 2.25 1.125 prostar 220, 230, 240 sdm 2.25 1.125 prepstar sd-1 sdm 3.0 1.5 prepstar sd-2 (220v only) sdm 3.3 1.65 ...

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    Constant high line voltage or surges in voltage may produce overheating and component failures. Constant low line voltage or sags in voltage may cause the system to function erratically, or even to cease functioning. Transients, even of a few microseconds duration, may cause electronic devices to fa...