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Clarus 500 MS Installation Checklist

Model: Clarus 500 MS Technical SDB: N651003A.SIN

Chromatography Business Unit Date: September 5, 2002
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The Clarus 500 MS Installation Checklist is contained within this document. This checklist
serves both as a convenient summary and as a means for double-checking the installation
steps as they are completed. It also serves as a reminder of exactly what steps yet remain
until the Clarus 500 MS system installation is fully complete.
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CLARUS 500 MASS SPECTROMETER
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

INSPECT THE SHIPMENT
Upon receipt of the Clarus 500 MS system, inspect the exterior of all the shipping cartons. All cartons
should arrive unopened and undamaged. If the boxes arrive damaged, notify the carrier and
PerkinElmer immediately.

Description OK
Clarus 500 Mass Spectrometer
Rotary Vane Pump
Mass Spectrometer Shipping Kit Box
Computer Monitor
Computer
Computer Shipping Kit Box
Spectral Libraries (optional)

Initial Inspection
? Inspect shipping cartons for physical damage and verify Clarus 500 MS unit or any of the
accessory parts were not damaged during shipment.
? Check hardware shipping kit for completeness.
1. CI source (optional)
2. Clarus 500 MS to computer Ethernet cable.
3. Clarus 500 MS to AutoSystem XL start cable.
4. Integral Link to computer cable
5. Heated interface (transfer line).
6. Abrasive sheets
7. Tool kit
8. Filament
9. Ferrules
10. GC Alignment locator dowels
11. Test mix
12. Calibration mix (FC-43)
13. Forepump cable
14. Forepump line clamp and o-ring
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15. Forepump inlet line filter kit
16. Tygon hose and fitting for forepump exhaust.
17. Pump manuals
18. TurboMass software
19. Software Guide
20. Hardware Guide
21. User's Tutorial
22. Libraries (optional)
Physical Installation
? Install the heated interface (transfer line) and connect electrical control cable.
? Verify the Clarus 500 MS line voltage on the back panel label.
? Verify computer for proper voltage setting.
? Set the switch 6 on the Integral Link to On and all the rest Off.
? Remove the top cover of the Clarus 500 MS and inspect all PC boards, making sure that they are
properly seated in the backplane. Remove any packing materials.
? Loosen Clarus 500 MS lid assembly screws two turns to prevent lid from warping and causing a
leak.
? Check JP7 on the GCMS (analog) PCB in the Clarus 500 MS.
1. JP7 installed (No Alarm function enabled).
2. JP7 removed (Alarm function enabled).
? Set the Clarus 500 MS feet to align with the Clarus 500 GC; install locating dowel pins onto the GC
and fit the two units together.
? Set the forepump switch to On.
? Fill forepump with oil and set vacuum setting on pump to small drops (high vacuum) mode.
? Set the ballasting to 0 (not I or II).
? Check forepump for proper voltage setting.
? Install vacuum inlet filter onto pump, connect all pump fittings and verify that all fittings on vacuum
system are tight.
? Remove vent cap and ferrule from vent fitting on the rear of the Clarus 500 MS and connect
nitrogen purge line with regulator and restrictor.
? Connect CI reagent gas regulator and line to reagent inlet fitting (if option is installed).
? Connect cables:
1. Ethernet between Clarus 500 MS and computer.
2. Integral Link in Clarus 500 GC to computer.
3. Start/Ready and Alarm from Clarus 500 MS to Clarus 500 GC.
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a. Red TB1 - 7
b. Blue TB1- 8
4. Power cable to Clarus 500 MS.
5. Power cable from Clarus 500 MS to forepump.
6. Power cables to computer and monitor.
? Pump down system with transfer line capped off and perform leak test (air/water).
? Condition column, then install column to Clarus 500 MS and perform sensitivity test, IQ/OQ (if
purchased).
? Complete customer orientation.
SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES, AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
Supplies, accessories, and replacement parts can be ordered directly from PerkinElmers catalog
service. PerkinElmer offers a full selection of high-quality chromatography data handling products, gas
chromatography and mass spec supplies and GC columns through the Consumables and Accessories
Catalog.