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5.5 Analyze (GC/MS) Mode with Concentrator
5.5.1 Tri- Bed Concentrator
This method is used for analyzing samples with concentration levels in the low part
per billion to high part per trillion range. It is used when a compound is suspected,
but Survey does not show an increase in TIC count. See
Chapter 6, Methods , for
additional information on Analyze (GC/MS) methods.
5.5.2 The Tenax Concentrator
This method is also used for analyzing samples with concentration levels in the low
part per billion to high part per trillion range. The Tenax’s use is similar to that of the
Tri-Bed. However, the Tenax concentrator will not effectively concentrate
compounds with boiling points below 80 degrees Centigrade. See
Chapter 6,
Methods , for additional information on Analyze (GC/MS) methods.
WARNING
The Tenax Concentrator cannot detect compounds with
boiling points below 80 degrees centigrade.
For help installing the Concentrator, refer to Section 2.10.3, Installing the Tri-Bed
or Tenax Concentrator, on page 2-34 for instructions. Once installed, the
Concentrator must be cleaned before sampling begins.
1 Verify that the Concentrator is installed.
2 When powered on or taken out of Extended Standby (refer to section 3.1 on
page 3-1 or section 3.8.1 on page 3-63 ), the HAPSITE will automatically start
preparing the start up Concentrator method. If the method that the HAPSITE
begins preparing is not the desired one, refer to
Section 5.3, Selecting a New
Method, on page 5-7 .
3 Power on the Laptop by pushing the Power button. Open Plus IQ Software by
double-clicking on the Plus IQ Icon. See
Figure 5-19 .
Figure 5-19 Plus IQ Software Icon
4 During the preparation, the HAPSITE will heat all necessary components,
check pressures and run an AutoTune if necessary. Progress of the preparation
will be shown as a bar graph on the Laptop screen. If AutoTune fails, refer to
Section 7.4, AutoTune Failure, on page 7-6 . When the final results message is
displayed, click OK. See Figure 5-20 .