Document Outline

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Trademarks
• DoC HAPSITE ER
• DoC SituProbe
• DoC Headspace
• Warranty
• Definition of Note, Hint, Danger, Warning and Caution Pragraphs
• Operating Manual Sytle Conventions
• Table Of Contents
• Chapter 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 The HAPSITE ER System
  • 1.2 Performance Specifications
  • 1.3 Serial Number Location
  • 1.4 Theory of Operation
  • 1.5 Instrument Overview
  • 1.6 Description Of Subsystems
    • 1.6.1 Gas Chromatograph
      • 1.6.1.1 Membrane Isolation Valve
    • 1.6.2 Mass Spectrometer
    • 1.6.3 Vacuum System
    • 1.6.4 Electronic Systems
      • 1.6.4.1 Mass Spectrometer Control
      • 1.6.4.2 Gas Chromatograph Control
      • 1.6.4.3 Main Processor
      • 1.6.4.4 Interfaces
    • 1.6.5 Software Systems
• Chapter 2 HAPSITE Components and Assemblies
  • 2.1 Ship Kit Packing Lists
    • 2.1.1 930-850-G9, G12 Ship Kit Contents
    • 2.1.2 930-850-G10, G11 Ship Kit Contents
    • 2.1.3 Ship Kits Box 3 and 4
  • 2.2 Basic Assembly
    • 2.2.1 Attaching the Probe
    • 2.2.2 Installing the Gas Canisters
      • 2.2.2.1 How to Change or Remove a Gas Canister
    • 2.2.3 Install Battery
    • 2.2.4 Connect the AC To DC Power Converter Power Supply
    • 2.2.5 Connect Laptop (if desired)
      • 2.2.5.1 Connect Laptop with Black Crossover Cable
      • 2.2.5.2 Connect Laptop with Wireless Connection
  • 2.3 Helpful Guidelines
  • 2.4 HAPSITE Configurations
  • 2.5 Headspace Sampling System
    • 2.5.1 Headspace Sampling System - Components Received
    • 2.5.2 Installing the Headspace Sampling System
  • 2.6 Service Module
    • 2.6.1 Setting Up the Service Module
    • 2.6.2 Placing the HAPSITE on the Service Module
    • 2.6.3 Detaching the HAPSITE from the Service Module
  • 2.7 SituProbe
    • 2.7.1 Installing the Tri-Bed or Tenax Concentrator
    • 2.7.2 Removing the Concentrator
  • 2.8 Probe Sampling Options and Attachments
    • 2.8.1 Probe Nut Assembly
    • 2.8.2 Attaching a Bag Sample
    • 2.8.3 VX / R-33 Conversion Tube
      • 2.8.3.1 VX/R-33 Conversion Tube Installation
      • 2.8.3.2 VX-G Conversion Tube Removal
  • 2.9 Batteries
    • 2.9.1 How to Remove a Battery
    • 2.9.2 Battery Charger
      • 2.9.2.1 Battery Charger Components
      • 2.9.2.2 Battery Charger Connections and Startup
      • 2.9.2.3 Loading the Battery Charger
      • 2.9.2.4 Understanding the Battery Charger Indicators
  • 2.10 Portable Accessories
    • 2.10.1 HAPSITE and Headspace Sampling System Strap
    • 2.10.2 HAPSITE Backpack
      • 2.10.2.1 Adjustment of the Backpack
      • 2.10.2.2 Care of the Backpack
  • 2.11 Hot Swap Cable (IPN 930-246-G1)
    • 2.11.1 Connecting the Hot Swap Cable
    • 2.11.2 Storing the Hot Swap Cable
    • 2.11.3 Use as an Additional Battery Source
• Chapter 3 Operating HAPSITE in Portable Mode
  • 3.1 Starting the HAPSITE in Portable Mode
    • 3.1.1 Emergency Mode (EMER MODE)
    • 3.1.2 Concentrator Options (CONC OPTIONS)
      • 3.1.2.1 Concentrator Cleanout
      • 3.1.2.2 Skip Cleanout
    • 3.1.3 Concentrator Cleanout Failure
    • 3.1.4 Quick Reference SOP - Heat-up and Tune
  • 3.2 Selecting a Different Method Using the SELECT METHOD Icon
    • 3.2.1 Changing the Default Method
    • 3.2.2 Show All
  • 3.3 Survey Mode
    • 3.3.1 Quick Reference SOP — Survey Method
  • 3.4 ANALYZE (GC/MS) Mode with the Concentrator
    • 3.4.1 The Tri- Bed Concentrator
    • 3.4.2 The Tenax Concentrator
    • 3.4.3 Procedure for Running Concentrator Methods
    • 3.4.4 Quick Reference SOP —Concentrator Methods
  • 3.5 Detecting Hazardous Chemicals
    • 3.5.1 View Results/View Reports
  • 3.6 The Help Icon
  • 3.7 The Info Icon
    • 3.7.1 HAPSITE Icon
      • 3.7.1.1 Battery Icon
      • 3.7.1.2 Carrier Gas Icon
      • 3.7.1.3 Internal Standard Icon
      • 3.7.1.4 HEATERS Icon
        • 3.7.1.4.1 HEATERS Icon
        • 3.7.1.4.2 NEG Button
        • 3.7.1.4.3 CONC Button
      • 3.7.1.5 TUNE STATUS Icon
        • 3.7.1.5.1 TUNE REPORTS
      • 3.7.1.6 GPS Icon
      • 3.7.1.7 HAPSITE SYSTEM Icon
        • 3.7.1.7.1 HAPS Button
        • 3.7.1.7.2 FIRMWARE Button
        • 3.7.1.7.3 DATE TIME Button
        • 3.7.1.7.4 NET Button
    • 3.7.2 Attachments
  • 3.8 EXIT Menu
    • 3.8.1 Extended Standby
      • 3.8.1.1 End Standby
  • 3.9 Analyze (GC/MS) Mode with Headspace Sampling System in Portable Mode
    • 3.9.1 Quick Reference SOP — GC/MS Mode with HSS in Portable Mode
  • 3.10 SituProbe
    • 3.10.1 Procedure for SituProbe Operation
    • 3.10.2 Quick Reference SOP — GC/MS Mode with SituProbe in Portable Mode
• Chapter 4 Wireless and Touch Screen Options
  • 4.1 Wireless Option
    • 4.1.1 Introduction
    • 4.1.2 Regulatory Compliance Information for UNITED STATES Users
      • 4.1.2.1 FCC Statement
      • 4.1.2.2 FCC RF Exposure Statement
    • 4.1.3 Regulatory Compliance Information for CANADIAN Users
      • 4.1.3.1 Industry Canada (IC) Notices
    • 4.1.4 Regulatory Compliance Information for EUROPEAN Users
      • 4.1.4.1 European Usage Restrictions
      • 4.1.4.2 European EMC Compliance Statement
      • 4.1.4.3 European Safety Compliance Statement
    • 4.1.5 Wireless Range
    • 4.1.6 Turning On the Radio
    • 4.1.7 Establishing Communication
      • 4.1.7.1 Setting the User Access Level
      • 4.1.7.2 Setting Up ER IQ for Communication with the HAPSITE
    • 4.1.8 Wireless Module Indicator Lights
    • 4.1.9 Turning Off the Radio
  • 4.2 The MAIN Menu
    • 4.2.1 Smart Interface
    • 4.2.2 Adjust Brightness
  • 4.3 Touch Screen Options
    • 4.3.1 Calibrating The Touch Screen
    • 4.3.2 Enabling/ Disabling the Touch Screen
      • 4.3.2.1 Disabling the Touch Screen
      • 4.3.2.2 Enabling the Touch Screen
  • 4.4 The USB Drive
    • 4.4.1 Copying Files to the USB
    • 4.4.2 Copying Files From the USB
    • 4.4.3 Updating the Front Panel Software from the USB
    • 4.4.4 Retrieving Files from the USB
• Chapter 5 Operating HAPSITE in Laptop Mode
  • 5.1 Starting the HAPSITE in Laptop Mode
  • 5.2 Survey Mode
    • 5.2.1 Quick Reference SOP — Running Survey Mode
  • 5.3 Selecting a New Method
  • 5.4 Analyze (GC/MS) Mode with Concentrator
    • 5.4.1 The Tri- Bed Concentrator
    • 5.4.2 The Tenax Concentrator
    • 5.4.3 Quick Reference SOP — Tri-Bed Concentrator Method
  • 5.5 Analyze (GC/MS) Mode with Headspace Sampling System
    • 5.5.1 Quick Reference SOP — GC/MS Mode with HSS
  • 5.6 SituProbe Methods
    • 5.6.1 Procedure for SituProbe Operation
    • 5.6.2 Quick Reference SOP — Analyze Mode with SituProbe
  • 5.7 Front Panel Emulator
• Chapter 6 Methods
  • 6.1 Introduction to Methods
    • 6.1.1 Sensitivity
    • 6.1.2 Survey Method
    • 6.1.3 Building a Survey Method Library File
      • 6.1.3.1 Creating Survey Methods for Target Compounds
      • 6.1.3.2 Building a Survey Target Compound Library
  • 6.2 Analyze (GC/MS) Methods
    • 6.2.1 Building an Analyze (GC/MS) Method and Target Compound Library File
• Chapter 7 Tune
  • 7.1 Introduction to AutoTune and Manual Tune
  • 7.2 AutoTune
    • 7.2.1 Starting AutoTune from the Manual Tune Screen on the Laptop Computer
  • 7.3 Viewing a Tune Report
  • 7.4 AutoTune Failure
  • 7.5 Manual Tune Settings and Controls
    • 7.5.1 Tool Bar
    • 7.5.2 Tune Drop Down Menu
      • 7.5.2.1 Tune Properties Window
    • 7.5.3 Tune Control Panel
      • 7.5.3.1 Tune Parameters
    • 7.5.4 Peak Scan Window
      • 7.5.4.1 Peak Scan Window Controls
    • 7.5.5 Full Scan Window
    • 7.5.6 Tune and Mass Calibration Status
    • 7.5.7 Mass Calibration Status
    • 7.5.8 Right Mouse Button (RMB) Menus
      • 7.5.8.1 RMB in Scan Window
      • 7.5.8.2 RMB in Tune Status Window
      • 7.5.8.3 RMB on Y Axis
  • 7.6 Performing Manual Tune
    • 7.6.1 Adjusting Base Peak Gain
    • 7.6.2 Adjusting Resolution
    • 7.6.3 Adjusting the Ion Energy
• Chapter 8 ER IQ Software
  • 8.1 The HAPSITE Software - ER IQ
  • 8.2 Computer System Requirements
  • 8.3 Installing and Updating the HAPSITE Analytical Module Software
    • 8.3.1 Updating the HAPSITE Analytical Module Software
  • 8.4 Reloading Default HAPSITE Methods
    • 8.4.1 Locating Default Methods
    • 8.4.2 Loading a Default Method to the HAPSITE
  • 8.5 Establishing Communications between the HAPSITE and Laptop Computer
    • 8.5.1 Setting Up Communications
    • 8.5.2 Configuring the HAPSITE for Communications
    • 8.5.3 Establishing Communication with the Service Module
  • 8.6 Establishing Communications between the HAPSITE and Laptop Computer Using the Wireless Connection
  • 8.7 Setting the HAPSITE Time Zone
  • 8.8 Access Levels
    • 8.8.1 Changing Access Levels
    • 8.8.2 Setting or Changing the Access Level Password
  • 8.9 ER IQ Controls
    • 8.9.1 System Setup Main Menu
      • 8.9.1.1 File
      • 8.9.1.2 Functions
      • 8.9.1.3 System
      • 8.9.1.4 Tools Menu
      • 8.9.1.5 View Menu
      • 8.9.1.6 Window Menu
      • 8.9.1.7 Help Menu
  • 8.10 Software Versions for the HAPSITE and Laptop
  • 8.11 HAPSITE Icons
• Chapter 9 Data Review
  • 9.1 Introduction to Data Review
  • 9.2 Accessing the Data Review Feature
  • 9.3 Data Review Toolbar
  • 9.4 RMB (Right Mouse Button) Menus within Data Review
    • 9.4.1 RMB in the TIC/RIC Window
    • 9.4.2 RMB in the Spectrum Display Window
  • 9.5 The TIC/RIC Display Functions
    • 9.5.1 How to Access the Scan Cursor
    • 9.5.2 How to Use Background Subtraction
      • 9.5.2.1 Steps Required to Perform a One Point Background Subtraction
      • 9.5.2.2 Background Subtraction Using a Range of Points
      • 9.5.2.3 Additional Features of the Background Tool
    • 9.5.3 Utilizing the Range Tool
      • 9.5.3.1 Steps Required to Range Acquisition
      • 9.5.3.2 Additional Features of the Range Tool
  • 9.6 Using the Zoom Function
    • 9.6.1 Using the Zoom Function in the TIC/RIC Window
    • 9.6.2 Using The Zoom Spectrum Function
  • 9.7 Displaying Reconstructed Ion Chromatograms (RIC)
    • 9.7.1 RIC Plot to Locate Specific Compounds
  • 9.8 NIST Library Searches
    • 9.8.1 Searching Peaks
    • 9.8.2 Analyzing Data Using AMDIS
    • 9.8.3 How To Access AMDIS
      • 9.8.3.1 Accessing NIST from AMDIS
    • 9.8.4 Analyzing Data Using NIST
    • 9.8.5 How to Grab Spectra/Utilize the Full NIST Program
    • 9.8.6 Method Generated Reports
  • 9.9 ER IQ Hot Keys
• Chapter 10 Saving and Managing Files
  • 10.1 Saving Files on the HAPSITE
    • 10.1.1 Method Files
    • 10.1.2 Event Log Files
    • 10.1.3 Data Files
    • 10.1.4 Tune Files
    • 10.1.5 Data Review
  • 10.2 Saving Files
    • 10.2.1 Method Files
    • 10.2.2 Event Log Files
    • 10.2.3 Data Files
    • 10.2.4 Tune Files
    • 10.2.5 Report Files
  • 10.3 Transferring Files Between the HAPSITE and Laptop
• Chapter 11 Method Editor
  • 11.1 The Method Editor
  • 11.2 Accessing Method Editor
  • 11.3 Description Page
    • 11.3.1 Full Scan Method
    • 11.3.2 SIM Method
  • 11.4 Startup Page
    • 11.4.1 Headspace
    • 11.4.2 SituProbe
  • 11.5 Inlet Page
    • 11.5.1 Inlet States
    • 11.5.2 GC Temperature Profile
    • 11.5.3 Use Internal Standard
    • 11.5.4 Scan Events
    • 11.5.5 Concentrator Selection
    • 11.5.6 Headspace Flow Parameter
    • 11.5.7 SituProbe Flow Parameter
  • 11.6 Tune Page
    • 11.6.1 Param Page
    • 11.6.2 Report Page
  • 11.7 Full Scan Page
  • 11.8 SIM Page
    • 11.8.1 SIM for Analyze (GC/MS)
    • 11.8.2 SIM for Survey
  • 11.9 Search Page
    • 11.9.1 Setting Up a Qualitative Search
    • 11.9.2 Setting Up a Quantitative Search
  • 11.10 Data Page
  • 11.11 Summary Page
  • 11.12 How to Create a Method
    • 11.12.1 Creating a New Custom Method from an Existing Method
  • 11.13 How to Sequence Methods
• Chapter 12 Target Compound Methods
  • 12.1 Introduction To Quantitative Analysis
  • 12.2 Definition of Terms in the Calibrate Window
    • 12.2.1 Method
    • 12.2.2 Data Files
    • 12.2.3 Peak Search
    • 12.2.4 Analytes
    • 12.2.5 Reports
    • 12.2.6 Extracted Mass Peaks
    • 12.2.7 Calibration
  • 12.3 Definition of Terms in the ID Unknowns Window
    • 12.3.1 Method
    • 12.3.2 Data Files
    • 12.3.3 Peak Search
    • 12.3.4 Analytes
    • 12.3.5 Reports
    • 12.3.6 Extracted Mass Peaks
    • 12.3.7 Calibration
  • 12.4 Display Function
  • 12.5 Using the Calibrate Function
  • 12.6 Using the ID Unknown Function
• Chapter 13 Headspace Sampling System
  • 13.1 Introduction
    • 13.1.1 How the HSS Operates
    • 13.1.2 Performance Specifications
    • 13.1.3 HSS Indicators
    • 13.1.4 Consumables Required
    • 13.1.5 Connecting the HSS to the HAPSITE
    • 13.1.6 Providing Power to the HSS
      • 13.1.6.1 If AC Power is Available
      • 13.1.6.2 If AC Power is Not Available
  • 13.2 Using the HAPSITE with HSS
    • 13.2.1 Powering on the HSS
    • 13.2.2 Loading the Vials
    • 13.2.3 Loading the Wells
    • 13.2.4 Cycling the Vials
    • 13.2.5 Making the Measurement
  • 13.3 Maintenance of the HSS
    • 13.3.1 Clean Out after a High Concentration Sample
      • 13.3.1.1 Purge Procedure
    • 13.3.2 Cleaning Up a High Background
      • 13.3.2.1 Flush Procedure
    • 13.3.3 Cleaning the HSS Wells
    • 13.3.4 Decontaminating the HSS
    • 13.3.5 Replacing The HSS Battery
    • 13.3.6 Replacing The HSS Nitrogen Canister
  • 13.4 Shipping the HSS
  • 13.5 Charging the HAPSITE Battery using the HSS
• Chapter 14 SituProbe
  • 14.1 SituProbe
  • 14.2 Theory
  • 14.3 Physical Specifications
  • 14.4 Operating Specifications
  • 14.5 Consumables
    • 14.5.1 Compressed Nitrogen
  • 14.6 Heated Zones
  • 14.7 Valves and Sequences
    • 14.7.1 Headspace
    • 14.7.2 Purge
    • 14.7.3 Dry Purge
  • 14.8 SituProbe Operation
    • 14.8.1 Headspace Creation
    • 14.8.2 Purge Rate Adjustment
    • 14.8.3 Method Events
  • 14.9 Background Cleanup
    • 14.9.1 Introduction
    • 14.9.2 Cleanup Steps
  • 14.10 Operating Tips
    • 14.10.1 Reducing Background
      • 14.10.1.1 Sampling Precautions
      • 14.10.1.2 Expected Concentration
    • 14.10.2 Nitrogen Usage
  • 14.11 Calibration Standards
    • 14.11.1 Introduction
    • 14.11.2 Standard Preparation
    • 14.11.3 Calculations
  • 14.12 Calibration Curves
  • 14.13 Maintenance
    • 14.13.1 Surface Cleaning
• Chapter 15 Service Module
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 Service Module Input Power
    • 15.2.1 Service Module 110/220 V(ac) Input
    • 15.2.2 Service Module 24 V(dc) Input
  • 15.3 Components of the Service Module
    • 15.3.1 Backup Batteries
    • 15.3.2 MDP/Turbo Pump
    • 15.3.3 Manifold Vent Valve
    • 15.3.4 Foreline Vent Valve
    • 15.3.5 Roughing Pump
    • 15.3.6 Vacuum Interconnect Valve Actuator
    • 15.3.7 Battery Charger
    • 15.3.8 Power Supply
    • 15.3.9 Communications
  • 15.4 When to Use the Service Module
  • 15.5 ER IQ Software for the Service Module
    • 15.5.1 The Service Module Tab in Properties Window
  • 15.6 Starting Up HAPSITE on the Service Module
  • 15.7 Attaching the HAPSITE to the Service Module
    • 15.7.1 Attaching the HAPSITE to the Service Module using the ER IQ Software
    • 15.7.2 Attaching the HAPSITE to the Service Module using the HAPSITE Front Panel Controls
  • 15.8 Detaching the HAPSITE
    • 15.8.1 Using ER IQ Software to Detach
    • 15.8.2 Using the Front Panel Display to Detach
  • 15.9 Physically Removing the HAPSITE from the Service Module
  • 15.10 Storing the Service Module
  • 15.11 When Power to the Service Module is Lost
  • 15.12 Routine Maintenance
• Chapter 16 Maintenance
  • 16.1 Introduction
  • 16.2 Safety Considerations
  • 16.3 HAPSITE Symptom - Cause - Remedy Chart
  • 16.4 Required Environment for General Maintenance
  • 16.5 Contamination
    • 16.5.1 Contamination of the Mass Spectrometer
      • 16.5.1.1 Symptoms
      • 16.5.1.2 Decontamination
    • 16.5.2 Contamination of the Gas Chromatograph
      • 16.5.2.1 Symptoms
      • 16.5.2.2 Decontaminate
    • 16.5.3 Contamination of the Probe and Probe Line
      • 16.5.3.1 Symptoms
      • 16.5.3.2 Decontaminate
    • 16.5.4 Decontaminating the Outside of the Analytical Module
  • 16.6 NEG Troubleshooting
    • 16.6.1 Bakeout Procedure
    • 16.6.2 Reactivating the NEG Pump
  • 16.7 NEG Pump Removal, Installation and Activation
    • 16.7.1 Required Tools and Equipment
    • 16.7.2 Part 1: NEG Pump Removal
    • 16.7.3 Part 2: Service Module Vacuum Interconnect (VI) Valve Cleaning
    • 16.7.4 Part 3: Install the New NEG Pump
    • 16.7.5 Part 4: Leak Check of the Vacuum System
    • 16.7.6 Part 5: Activation of the NEG Pump
  • 16.8 Replacing the Ionizer of the Mass Spectrometer
  • 16.9 Replacing the HSS Needle
  • 16.10 Cleaning the Air Filters
  • 16.11 Battery Charger Maintenance and Troubleshooting
    • 16.11.1 Cleaning The Battery Charger
    • 16.11.2 Troubleshooting The Battery Charger
      • 16.11.2.1 No Indicators are Illuminated
      • 16.11.2.2 If the Red Indicator is Flashing
      • 16.11.2.3 If a Battery Does Not Accept a Charge
• Chapter 17 Customer Support
  • 17.1 How To Contact Customer Support
  • 17.2 Returning Your Instrument to INFICON
• Chapter 18 Part Numbers
  • 18.1 HAPSITE Part Number
  • 18.2 HAPSITE ER Accessories
  • 18.3 HAPSITE Consumables
  • 18.4 Headspace Spare Parts
  • 18.5 Service Module Spare Parts
  • 18.6 HAPSITE SituProbe Spare Parts
• Chapter 19 Glossary
  • 19.1 Glossary
• Appendix A HAPSITE Target Compounds
  • A.1 Compounds In Order Of Elution
• Appendix B Calibrating Gas Mixtures
  • B.1 Acquisition, Preparation, and Handling
    • B.1.1 How to Establish the Desired Concentrations
      • B.1.1.1 Using Cylinders Charged with Each Concentration
      • B.1.1.2 Diluting the Gas On Site
    • B.1.2 Correct Delivery of the Mix to the Inlet of the HAPSITE
      • B.1.2.1 Free Flow of Gas
      • B.1.2.2 Inert Sample Bag
    • B.1.3 Gas Cylinder Safety, Contamination Checks, and Corrective Steps
• Appendix C Shipping the HAPSITE and Consumables
  • C.1 Introduction
  • C.2 Shipping the Canisters
  • C.3 Empty Canisters
• Index