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  • Date of Issue : 2024/03/27 16:08
  • Last Updated : 2024/03/29 10:08
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Recommended Inspection Cycle

Inspect the parts based on the recommended inspection/replacement cycle.
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Answer

  • Recommended number of analysis and inspection cycles should be used for reference only. They are not warranty period.
  • Inspect all items when you analyze a new sample or change analytical method.
  • Inspection cycle is different depending on the instrument usage and the　samples to be analyzed. Inspect the instrument according to the situation.
  • Contact your Shimadzu sales/service representative for inspection of detectors　(TCD, PTCD, ECD, and BID).
  Inspection / replacement cycle   Procedure
Inspection items 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year 2 years Other Corrective action GC-2030 GC-2050 GC-2010 GC-2014 GC-2025 GCMS-QP2050 AOC-30/20
Septum           ✓ When using syringe for AOC, replace it after approx. 100 analyses. When using gastight syringe with thick needle tip, replace it after approx. 50 analyses. ■
■NX		 ■ ■
■Plus		 ■
■Packed		 ■ ■  
Glass insert           ✓ Inspect or replace it after approx. 100 analyses. If the position of the silica wool is correct and glass insert/wool is not contaminated, they can be used again. ■SPL/WBI
■OCI/PTV
■NX		 ■ ■
■Plus		 ■ ■ ■  
Insert O-ring           ✓ Replace it when you replace the glass insert. Not reusable.  
Syringe           ✓ Clean it after approx. 500 analyses. Check that there is no problem with the following 2 points after the cleaning.
　 • The plunger moves smoothly.
　 • The sample is ejected straight from the needle end.		             ■
Split filter ✓   ✓       Inspect it once a month and replace it every about 6 months. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■  
Capillary column           ✓ Perform conditioning when you install the column. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■  
Graphite ferrule           ✓ Check it when you install the column. Replace it if there is no space between the back ring and side ring.    
Graphite Vespel®ferrule           ✓ Check it when you install the column.           ■  
SUS column           ✓ Perform conditioning when you install the column. ■     ■      
Glass column           ✓ Perform conditioning when you install the column. ■     ■      
ClickTek ferrule           ✓ Check it for dust and damage when you install the column. Replace it after approx. 5 attaching/detaching. Up to 10 attaching/detaching is allowable. ■ ■          
ClickTek adapter           ✓ Replace it once every 3 years. ■ ■          
ClickTek connector           ✓ Replace it once every 3 years.              
  Inspection / replacement cycle   Procedure
Inspection items 1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year 2 years Other Corrective action GC-2030 GC-2050 GC-2010 GC-2014 GC-2025 GCMS-QP2050 AOC-30/20
FID igniter       ✓     Replace it once a year. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■    
FID collector       ✓     Replace it once a year. Replace it if noise becomes large. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■    
FID jet       ✓     Replace it once a year. Replace it if noise becomes large.    
FTD collector           ✓ Recondition or replace the alkaline source if the desired sensitivity cannot be achieved or there is spike noise on the minus side on standby. ■   ■ ■
■2014c		      
FTD jet       ✓     Replace it once a year. Replace it if noise becomes large. ■   ■ ■
■2014c		      
FPD interference filter     ✓     ✓ Inspect it once every 6 months. Clean or replace it if it is contaminated. ■ ■ ■
■Plus		 ■      
FPD photomultiplier         ✓   Replace it once every 2 years.     ■
■Plus		 ■      
FPD igniter       ✓     Replace it once a year. ■ ■ ■
■Plus		 ■      
FPD quartz tube     ✓   ✓   Inspect it once every 6 months and replace it every about 2 years. ■ ■ ■
■Plus		 ■      
FPD lens     ✓     ✓ Inspect it once every 6 months or when you replace the interference filter. Clean or replace it if it is contaminated.     ■
■Plus		 ■      
O-ring inside the FPD filter     ✓     ✓ Inspect it once every 6 months or when you replace the interference filter. Clean or replace it if it degenerates. ■ ■ ■
■Plus		 ■      
SCD inner pyrotube           ✓ Replace it once every 1000 hours. Replace it when desired sensitivity cannot be obtained. Early replacement may be required depending on usage conditions. ■            
SCD outer pyrotube           ✓ Used in combination with the three inner pyrotubes provided with the product and the consumable set. When using a tube other than the provided inner pyrotubes, also replace the existing outer pyrotube at the same time. Otherwise, sufficient performance may not be obtained. Early replacement may be required depending on usage conditions. ■            
SCD ozone scrubber       ✓     Replace it once a year. You can replace only the filler, but we recommend to replace the ozone scrubber itself. ■            
SCD vacuum pump       ✓     Maintain it once a year. Contact your Shimadzu sales/service representative.              
Gas filter       ✓     Replace it once a year.              
PTV liner           ✓ Inspect or replace it after approx. 100 analyses. If the position of the silica wool is correct and glass insert/wool is not contaminated, they can be used again. ■            
OCI liner           ✓ Inspect or replace it after approx. 100 analyses. ■            
OCI glass liner           ✓ Inspect or replace it after approx. 100 analyses. ■            
OCI-2030 NX liner           ✓ Inspect or replace it after approx. 100 analyses. ■            
Hydrogen sensor (Ver.2) filter       ✓     Replace it once a year. ■ ■          

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