This guide assumes that you have already installed your Agilent Technologies 6820 Gas Chromatograph and verified it is working properly. If not, please refer to your Agilent 6820 Getting Started manual.
1Introduction
This section provides an overview of some of the 6820 GC’s main features, defines a few of the key terms used throughout the manual, and lists critical safety precautions.
2Strategy for Using the 6820
This section describes a helpful approach to using the 6820 if you are not using an Agilent data system. It also explains some of the fundamental concepts you will apply when using the GC.
3Controls and Components
This section describes the instrument keyboard and display. If you are not familiar with this instrument, read this section to learn how each key functions. I also explains how to make settings and interpret the information presented on the display.
4Setting the Operating Parameters
This section completely describes how to use the 6820 keyboard to make settings for all of the hardware you have installed. It begins with the steps you need to take to set up (configure) your instrument for use, and then describes how to use the inlets, detectors, the column oven, and typical valves. It also provides the procedures needed to set signal outputs.
5Setting Flows
This section describes how and where to set the gas flows used in the 6820. It also describes how to measure flows using a typical bubble flow meter and the instrument’s internal stopwatch.