Equipment Startup; Initial Power On - ABB PGC2000 Operation And Service Manual

EQUIPMENT STARTUP

Before opening any analyzer doors, ensure the area is safe and hazard-free and
will remain so the entire time the analyzer is open.
The following instructions assume that all equipment has been properly installed and checked, that
the analyzer has been application engineered, and that temperature controllers, alarm switches and
other adjustments have been properly set.
When you stop an analysis, select "At End of Analysis" unless an emergency
occurs. Selecting "Now" stops an analysis immediately, which could inadvertently
damage the analyzer if it stops while an analysis is in progress. Stopping during
an analysis could trap sample in a column or permit temperature or pressure
ramps to continue without adequate control.

Initial Power On

For Y and Z purged analyzers, note the purge label on the analyzer and allow sufficient air purge time
before switching on the power source at the circuit breaker. Once the purge requirements are met,
turn power to the equipment ON at the supply breaker. The following components receive power:
oven heater system, optional heated devices (Liquid Sample Valve vaporizer, Air Clean-
up/Methanizer), detector power supply, and GC Controller (display illuminates).
Verify that the X Purge is not in override (see "X Purge Override Option" in Section
4).
For X Purged and CENELEC certified analyzers, you can turn the power supply ON at the circuit
breaker immediately after the air supply is turned ON. X Purge automatically controls the purge time
and applies power to the analyzer only after the purge cycle is completed. Refer to the Data Package
for specific purge cycle time. (There is an X Purge Override operation that may be used during
startup, if necessary. See "AIR PURGING" in Section 4 for detailed information.)
1. Turn ON carrier gas to purge the columns. Do this before the oven is heated to prevent the
columns from being damaged.
2. For FID and FPD only: if the Flameout LED on the GCC front panel is not illuminated, turn off
Burner Fuel at the Pressure Control Panel. The isothermal oven must be at operating
temperature before igniting the flame, to prevent damage to the detector.
3. Allow adequate time for the oven to heat to proper operating temperature before continuing.
Condensation damage may occur to the Methanizer/Air Clean-up unit if the oven is not at
operating temperature before Burner Air flow starts.
The oven will begin to cycle and control temperature in about one hour. However,
total equilibrium may take 8 to 12 hours depending on the analyzer configuration
and ambient conditions. Baselines will continue to drift until the system stabilizes.
4. Check the oven temperature on the Temperature Control screen (see "Temperature Control
Table" in Section 4).
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