Automatic operation – INFICON Explorer Portable Gas Chromatograph User Manual

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Explorer Operator Manual

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Automatic Operation

Automatic operation allows you to set up

Explorer to sample unattended. If more

than one column is required to complete an analysis, then each column will be
sampled in order. If each column has different chromatographic settings,

Explorer will adjust its settings between analyses. You can also configure the

instrument to perform a preset number of analyses. You must use loop injections
for automatic analyzing.

1. Ensure the battery is fully charged or connect the instrument to the AC adapter,

as discussed in Battery Pack on page

32.

2. Fill the carrier gas cylinder or connect the instrument to a tank of carrier gas as

discussed in Carrier Gas on page

36.

3. Calibrate the instrument before beginning automatic operation, see Calibration

starting on page

210 for calibration procedures.

4. If you are running continuously then clear the datalogger.

OR

If you are running a preset number of analyses you can clear the datalogger or
ensure there is enough free space for the number of analyses you are about to
run.

5. Press Enter Menu, then DISPLAY, GC and GRAPH.

If you prefer, select a different display option.
You will now setup

Explorer to perform GC analyses.

6. Press Enter Menu, then SETUP, MODE, AUTO.

7. Press DELAY and use the arrow keys to enter a delay time.

This is the time between runs.

8. Press Enter Menu to confirm the entry and close the box.

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