INFICON 3000 Micro GC Gas Analyzer Operating Manual - Manual (Page 231)

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Chromatograms not
separating/no data is
showing 3000 Micro GC requires
power cycle Restart 3000 Micro GC as instructed in
section 6.3.2, Restart, on page 6-8 .
View is set to Overlay In EZ IQ, click View >> Tile All Data to
generate separate chromatograms.
EZ IQ requires restart Close EZ IQ and re-open. Restart the
computer if necessary.
Chromatograms not
separating/no data is
showing (continued) Drivers are corrupt Re-configure the drivers through EZ IQ
Config.
Calibration is poor Contamination in calibration
or carrier gas Ensure the carrier gas purity is between
99.995% and 99.9995%.
Add hydrocarbon/moisture/oxygen traps or
particulate filters to the carrier gas line to
improve purity.
Ensure there are no contaminants in the
calibration gas.
Instrument requires power
cycle Restart 3000 Micro GC as instructed in
section 6.3.2, Restart, on page 6-8 .
External leak Check carrier gas lines using a leak detector.
Tighten all fittings.
Poor integration Ensure all of the peaks of interest are
identified and fully integrated.
Backflush Time set too
early (if applicable) Increase the Backflush Time until all peaks of
interest appear on the chromatogram.
Table 9-1 Common chromatographic problems (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy