User`s guide

Installation and Setup

Installing the Heated Transfer Line

NOTE: For TurboMatrix Series the transfer line material maybe

Silktec. All other parts of the procedure remain the same.

The heated transfer line connects the ATD/TD to the gas

chromatograph and consists of an insulated heater surrounding a

stainless steel tube.

A silicone foam tube forms the exterior insulation. The transfer line

may be heated to between 50°C and 300°C. A chromatographic

transfer line, which is either a length of deactivated fused silica,

Silktec or the initial portion of the GC column, connects the ATD/

TD to the GC.

The transfer line can be installed in a number of ways in the

AutoSystem and Clarus 500 GC.

• The transfer line enters the GC through an opening in the rear

panel. If you are using this configuration you must use the

longer transfer line (M041-3558). Additionally, if you are using

an AutoSystem, it must be newer than 1991 and it cannot have a

PPC module installed.

• The transfer line enters the GC through the injector opening. The

injector assembly is not installed and the transfer line passes

through to the GC oven. If you have an AutoSampler installed

and use it on a regular basis, this option is not viable.

• If you have PPC installed on your GC and you are using an

AutoSampler, contact your service engineer for other installation

options. You may also need to contact the service engineer if you

are using a GC other than the AutoSystem XL or Clarus 500 GC.

Capillary Analytical Column Directly connected to the TD

The analytical column is passed through the transfer line and

connects directly to the TD. This can only be done if you are using a

fused silica capillary column.