This guide outlines site requirements, installation kits, dimensions, environmental conditions, and utility specifications for installing the Agilent 8860…
This document provides comprehensive site preparation guidelines for the Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph (GC), including configurations with Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) and Automatic Liquid Samplers (ALS). It details necessary space, electrical supplies, gas supplies, and operating supplies required for successful installation. The guide covers bench preparation, including dimensions, weights, and cable length limitations for various system modules.
Key sections address environmental conditions such as heat dissipation and exhaust venting for hot air and other gases. It also specifies power requirements, including dedicated circuits and common instrument power cord plugs, as well as detailed gas selection, plumbing, and purity standards for carrier and detector gases. Additionally, the guide includes a site LAN network requirements section for data system connectivity.
| Total weight (Typical GC System) | ~84 kg (186 lb) |
|---|---|
| Maximum power consumption (Typical GC System) | ~3,250 VA (11,090 btu/hr) |
| Width without heat deflector | 78 cm (31-in.) |
| Width with heat deflector | 65 cm (26-in.) |
| Operational access space | 30 cm (12-in.) |
| Remote cable length | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| LAN cable length | 10 m (32.8 ft) |
| Vacuum hose length | 1.3 m (4.24 ft) |
| Carrier Gas Purity | 99.9995 |
The site must meet requirements for space, electrical supplies, gas supplies, and operating supplies before beginning installation.
The maximum length for the LAN cable is 10 meters (32.8 feet).
The required purity for these carrier gases is 99.9995.
You must leave 30 cm (12-in.) of open space for operational access.