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1919.1
. 19.1 Troubleshooting
This section describes possible problems, causes and solutions. They are divided by analytical
procedure.
If the problem is not solved by following the recommended solutions, or if other problems occur,
contact your shimadzu representative.
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Only an over with the CRG option can attain a temperature below room temperature.
The lower temperature setting may cause an error if the CRG option is removed or
turned off. Change the temperature selting.
19.1.3 Detector
19.1.3.1 FID
1. The FID flame does not ignite properly
Possible Cause Solution
Column is not connected. Connect the column.
Hydrogen gas is not supplied or its flow rate is incor- Supply hydrogen gas, or set its flow rate to a proper
rect. value.
Air is not supplied or its flow rate is incorrect. Supply air, or set its flow rate to a proper value.
WARNING
If the FID ignition has failed, shut off the hydrogen gas supply
immediately and inspect the FID.
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If the jet is damaged replace it. If the collector is soated with white powde, contact your
shimadzu representative for replacement.
19.1.3.2 TCD
1. The detector cannot be zeroed
Possible Cause Solution
Data processing unit is not connected properly. Connect them properly.
Current is “Off” Turn the current on.
Current value is too high. Set current to a lower value.
Turning on the TCD current when oxygen is present in the cell can oxidize or blow out
the filament, making it impossible to zero the detestor. the cell must be replaced;
contact your Shimadzu reprensentative.
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2. Fluctuating baseline
Possible Cause Solution
Sufficiently purge air inside flow lines.
Carrier gas or makeup gas is contaminated. Replace tubing.
Use higher purity gas.
Current value is too high. Reduce the current.
Injection port (glass insert or silica wool) or column is Clean or replace glass insert.
dirty. Condition column.
Condition cell.*
Cell is dirty.
Make several solvent injections.
Keep the room temperature within the commended
Temperature in room where system is installed
range and reduce fluctuation of the room
deviates from the commended range and/or
temperature by making sure that system is not
considerably fluctuating.
directly exposed to air conditioner wind etc.
The baseline may fluctuate because the temperature of a heated zone or the flow rate is
not stable. Check the monitor display. If this problem occurs, contact your Shimadzu
representative.
Excessively high current can damage the filament and cause significant noise. Contact
your Shimadzu representative for ceel replacement.
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FID detector
Possible Cause Solution
Carrier gas is not flowing. Start carrier gas flow.
Carrier gas leaks. Tighten leaking connectors.
Split ratio is large. Reduce split ratio.
Sample concentration is low. Or injection volume is
Increase sample concentration or injection volume.
too low.
Replace existing column with one appropriate for the
Wrong column is used.
compounds analyzed (more polar, less polar, etc.)
Column temperature is too low. Increase column temperature.
Signal cable of detector is connected incorrectly. Connect signal cable correctly.
Detector is set to “Off”. Set detector to “On”.
Detector parameter have been is set incorrectly. Increase range and attenuation sensitivity.
Hydrogen flame is extinguished. Check hydrogen/air flow rate, then ignite.
Press “MONIT” key then press “ZERO Adj” (PF
Zero level far below “0”.
menu) to execute zero point adjustment.
If the jet or the cable is damaged, contact your Simadzu repretetative for replacement.
TCD detector
Possible Cause Solution
Range is not “×1”. Set range to “×1”.
Increase current setting.
Current set value is too low. (Decrease TCD thermostatic oven temperature, and
increase maximum working current.)
Set it to the proper value.
Makeup gas flow rate is too high. He: Approx. 7.5 mL/min
N2: Approx. 8.0 mL/min
Split ratio is too high (for split analysis). Decrease split ratio.
Check for injection port and column connection
Carrier gas leaks.
leaks.
Capillary column is installed incorrectly. Install column correctly.
Column is contaminated. Condition column.
Sufficiently purge air inside flow line.
Carrier gas or makeup gas is contaminated. Replace tubing.
Use higher purity gas.
Sample concentration is low. Or injection volulme is
Increase sample concentration or injection volume.
too low.
Replace existing column with one appropriate for the
Wrong column is used.
compounds analyzed (more polar, less polar, etc.)
Another analytical condition, such as temperature or
Change the analytical conditions.
column flow rate is incorrect.
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Fronting Tailing
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If the gas supply pressure is fluctuating due to failure of the gas cylinder pressure
regulator, repair or replace it. Contact your Shimadzu representative.
If the gas supply pressure is fluctuating due to failure of the gas sylinder pressure regu-
lator, repair or replace it. Contact your Shimadzu representative.
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1919.2
. 19.2 Error Messages
The system is programmed to diagnosis certain errors. When an error is detected, an alarm
sounds and one of the error messages shown below is displayed. The detected errors are
recorded in the “Error Log”.
When confirmation screens are shown select one of the following actions:
Resets the system parameters, restoring the conditions prior to the
Reset Error error. System control resumes. Remove the cause of the error before
selecting “reset”.
Ignore Error Keep the system as it is. Check for the error to resolve it.
The codes provided with the errors help the service representative identify the errors.
Provide the code when calling about an error. These codes are also recorded in the error log.
PCB failure
Code Message CS Note
7-10 DET#n PCB error No n=1-4
11-12 CARm AFC PCB error No m=1-2
13-16 Det APCn PCB error No n=1-4
17-19 CARx AMC PCB error No x=1-3
20-22 CARx WBI PCB error No x=1-3
a-b= 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12,
23-28 APC a-b PCB error No
13-15, 16-18
If the above error messages appear, the hardware has failed. The GC system cannot be
used in the event of these total errors. Turn off the the system, and contact your Shimadzu
representative.
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The room temperature or the atmospheric pressure is out of the AFC performance range.
If this error occurs although the actual room temperature/atmospheric pressure is within the
range, the AFC sensors may have faild. The system cannot be used. Turn off the system,
and contact your Shimadzu representative.
The GC cooling fan is out of order. Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu
representative.
Damaged in electronics
Code Message CS Note
36 ROM error No
37 RAM error No
38 CPU register error No
Clock reset
Code Message CS Note
29 Clock is initialized No
The built-in clock has reset. As a result, other saved parameters may have changed. Check
the installation, temperature and flow rate settings. Initialize the parameters or reset them if
necessary.
if the same message is displayed repeatedly, the hardware has failed. The system cannot be
used. Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative.
The numeric value entered is out of the valid range. Enter a valid number.
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The carrier gas pressure calculated from the linear velocity, the flow rate or the split ratio.
You have input is outside the set range. Change the conditions so that the pressure is within
the set range, and enter the new value.
The carrier gas total flow rate calculated from the split ratio or the pressure you have input is
outside the set range. Change the conditions, and enter a new value.
The pressure calculated from the frow rate you have input is outside the set range. Change
the conditions, and enter a new value.
The carrier gas total flow rate calculated from the split ratio program you have input is out-
side the set range.
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One of these messages appear during a link failure or communication failure. (When a
communication error occurs, the link is automatically disconnected.)
When one of these messages appear, check the connection status, and reset the link.
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FPD errors
Code Message CS Note
4113-4116 DET#n FPD Battery error Yes
4117-4120 DET#n FPD temperature error Yes
n=1-4
4121-4124 DET#n FPD cooling fan error Yes
4125-4128 DET#n FPD current error Yes
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TCD errors
Code Message CS Note
4201 TCD signal is out of range No
4202 TCD signal zero error No
The difference in filament resistance is high between the TCD cells, and the detector cannot
be zeroed.
The detector control unit may have failed.
The system cannot be used. Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative.
This message appears when the FID does not ignite within a certain time.
When the message appears, hydorogen gas flow does not stop automatically for manual
flow control.
Shut off the hydrogen gas first for safety, then check the following items.
(1) The column is connected
(2) Hydrogen is supplied at proper flow rate
(3) Air is supplied at proper flow rate
(4) Filament in igniter is intact
(5) The jet in the FID is not clogged
(6) Unused FID is not set to On
This message appears when the APC for hydrogen or air is not Ready at the time of ignition.
Check whether the gas supply pressure is stable and whether gas does not leak.
If there is not problem with the gas supply, the hardwere has failed. Turn off the system, and
contact your Shimadzu representative.
This message appears when the program execution time exceeds the maximum allowable
value (9999.99 min). Change the program so that its total execution time does not exceed
“9999.99 min”.
The program continues running after this error occurs, and stops at 9999.99 min.
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This message appears when large heat loss is occurring. The oven door may be open, or
the insulation may not be in place.
If the column over door is open, close it and select “Reset Error”.
If the insulation has been disturbed, replace the insulation, and then restart the system..
Code Message CS Note
xxx= COL, INJ1, DET1,
1002-1009 xxx temp exceed the limit Yes INJ2, DET2, AUX3,
AUX4, AUX5
This message appears when the maximum temperature limit has been exceeded. Change
the maximam limit temperature if necessary.
When one of these messages appear, the temperature sensor may have failed.
The sensor cannot be used. Replace or repair it. Turn off the system, and contact your
Shimadzu representative.
This message appears when the column over or the INJ2 cannot be cooled down because
the column oven door remains open or insufficient coolant (also for INJ2) is preventing the
oven CRG from cooling.
If the column oven door is open, close it and select “Reset Error”.
Turn off the system, replace the coolant, and then restart the system.
Overheat
Code Message CS Note
Overheat detected by
1036 Overheat is sensed Yes
thermocouple
xxx=COL, INJ1, DET1,
1037-1044 xxx temp controller broken Yes INJ2, DET2, AUX3,
AUX4, AUX5
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An error may have occurred in the control circuit. Turn off the system, and contact your
Shimadzu representative.
The prressure cannot reach the set value. Check whether gas is supplied and whether gas
is leaking from connections.
NOTE Gas leaks may be occurring in several locations.
(Example) If the purge flow rate is too low,the message “Purge leaks” may appear. If the carrier gas is
also leaking, the ESC or TFC error message may not be displayed first.
Gas is flowing even though the set value is 0 kPa (or ml/min).
If gases are supplied, an AFC/APC valve error may have occurred.
Turn off the system, and contact your Shimadzu representative.
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These message appear when the time or the count exceed the set value, but does not
indicate any error. Refer to “14 Diagnosis”, and clear the message.
In case of “xxx sensor use time warning”,Turn off the power, and contact your Shimadzu
representative.
This message appears when the system was started before it was ready. Normally, do not
start the system until it is ready.
If this message appears when all the parameters are ready, check the ready setting for
unused components and check the equilibration time.
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