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430-GC
Pre-installation Requirements
The information provided here will help you identify and prepare a suitable installation site
for your 430-GC. This instrument is a stand-alone version that is equipped with a display,
keypad, detector and/or GSV/LSV.

The Bruker 430-GC has been designed to operate reliably under carefully controlled
environmental conditions. It is your responsibility to provide a suitable location, power
source, and operating environment. Operating or maintaining a system in conditions outside
of the power and operating environment limits described below could cause failures of many
types. The repair of such failures is specifically excluded from the Warranty and Service
contract conditions.

All phases of the installation site preparation must conform to local safety,
electrical, and building codes. These codes take precedence over any
recommendations in these instructions, and compliance to them is the
responsibility of the customer.

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Table of Contents

COMPLETE THE CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................ 3

SPACE AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................ 4

POWER REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................... 4

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................................................... 5

TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY ................................................................................................................................. 6
PARTICULATE MATTER ..................................................................................................................................... 6
VIBRATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
EXHAUST SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................ 6
GAS REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................... 7
CARRIER AND DETECTOR GASES....................................................................................................................... 7
RECOMMENDED GAS CLEAN FILTERS................................................................................................................. 8
PROPER HANDLING OF GAS CYLINDERS ............................................................................................................ 9
REGULATOR INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 9
GAS CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 9
GAS LINES ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
GAS FILTERS ................................................................................................................................................. 10
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................ 11

INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................................. 12

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 12

SPARE PARTS............................................................................................................................................... 13

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................... 13

Tables

Table 1: Physical Dimensions of the 430-GC System Components................................................................. 4

Table 2: Carrier and Detector Gas Requirements ............................................................................................ 7
Table 3: Operating Gases ................................................................................................................................. 8
Table 4: Gas Line Fittings ................................................................................................................................. 9
Table 5: Stainless Steel Tubing ...................................................................................................................... 10
Table 6: Tubing Closures ................................................................................................................................ 10
Table 7: Gas Filters / Filter Bases................................................................................................................... 10

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Complete the Checklist

Place a check in the box after satisfying each requirement. You must meet all requirements before
requesting installation. Note: If the laboratory is not ready for installation when the Bruker
Representative arrives, Bruker Chemical Analysis reserves the right to invoice for the
Representative’s time.

Requirements 
Principal installation area is in compliance with all relevant safety regulations 
Entrance to the lab is at least 91.5 cm (36 in.) wide 
Sufficient bench space is available for all components 
Bench can support system weight 
Specified electrical supply and power outlets installed 
Lab temperature maintained between10 and 40 °C (50 and 104 °F) 
Relative humidity maintained between 5 and 95% RH 
Laboratory is free of excessive particulate matter 
System bench is free from vibrations 
Exhaust system is suitable 
Carrier gas, regulator, and gas lines are installed.

Detector gas, regulator, and gas lines are installed.

Appropriate gas filters are on site 
If the GC will be connected to the company network, the required materials are on site 
The shipping cartons were examined for damage and if damaged, the conditions were
reported

If Bruker is performing the installation, the system operator is available during the
installation 

Bruker is performing the installation

After preparing your site, contact the Customer Service office in your region to schedule installation. Keep
this checklist available, and review it with your Bruker Representative.

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Space and Weight Requirements

Before arranging for delivery of the 430-GC to your facility, please make sure that all
passages to the site of installation are least 91.5 cm (36 in.) wide. Allow additional room for
maneuvering the shipping container around corners and/or through doors.

Table 1 identifies the space and weight requirements of the 430-GC components. The GC
is intended to sit on a workbench that is wide enough and deep enough to accommodate
these components, and sturdy enough to support their combined weight. Allow at least 5
cm (2 in.) of space at the sides and rear of the GC to permit free air circulation. For optimum
column oven cooldown performance, 15 cm (6 in.) is required at the rear of the instrument.

All connections are at the rear of the 430-GC.

The power switch is located on the front below the column oven door.

Table 1: Physical Dimensions of the 430-GC System Components

Height Width Depth Weight

Instrument in. cm in. cm in. cm lb. kg
430-GC for MS 18 46 13 32 22 56 51 23
430-GC routine GC 22 55 13 32 22 56 59 27
SHS-40 Automated Headspace Sampler 18 45 12 29.5 25 62 58 26
CP-8400 AutoSampler / CP-8410 AutoInjector 16 41 9 23 18 46 20 9
compassCDS Chromatography Workstation
17 43 17 43 21 53 35 16
(computer with monitor, approximate values)

Power Requirements

A separate circuit is required for each 430-GC. The mating socket must have adequate
amperage capacity and a reliable ground.

Note: 120V and 101V GCs are designed for single phase User only.

A measured GROUND to NEUTRAL potential of greater than 3 volts ac or dc indicates

grounding problems that may need correction before connecting an instrument to the power
source. Any power source suspected of having noise problems should be evaluated with a
recording type power line monitor prior to being used for operating instruments.

All voltages of the 430-GC are supplied with a standard molded power cord with an
IEC60320 “Hot” connector. This connector plugs into the receptacle on the rear of the GC
as shown below. This power cord can be replaced to suit local power requirements.

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Receptacle located on rear of GC.

Receptacle located on the rear of the GC
10 Amp, 230 Vac Nominal, 50 Hz
Line 2 Line 1
(blue) (brown)

Ground (green/yellow)
Line 2
(blue)
Line 1 (brown)

Ground
(green/yellow)

Each 430-GC requires a power source capable of providing up to:

101 Vac  10%, 50 or 60 Hz  2%, 1500 VA

120 Vac  10%, 60 Hz  2%, 1500 VA
230 Vac  10%, 50 Hz  2%, 1500 VA

Installation Category: II (per Standard IEC664)

Power supply interruptions/Dips conform to EN61000-4-11: 1994
Voltage drop of 40% maximum, in a timeframe of 20 msec is allowed.

If your local area is subject to power fluctuations or power interruptions, a power

conditioning device or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) must be installed.

Use of a 430-GC near the low limit of the permissible line voltage will increase the time
required for thermal zones to reach their final setpoint temperature, and may adversely
reduce the maximum usable ramp rate for programmable thermal zones.

Care must be taken to ensure that sources of radio frequency interference (RFI) and
electromagnetic interference (EMI) are not placed on the same power line, or share the
same ground plane, since this can degrade the performance of the GC. Equipment such as
motors, solenoids, fluorescent light fixtures, and radio communication transmitters should
be isolated from the instrument and connecting cables as much as possible.

Operating Environment

You are responsible for providing an acceptable operating environment. Attention paid to
the operating environment will ensure the continued peak performance of your 430-GC.

The 430-GC is intended for indoor use and certified to an altitude of 2000 meter. Protect
your GC from corrosive chemicals or gases and from direct venting of air conditioners,
heaters, furnaces or fans.

Calculate heat dissipation using the following formula:

Watts x 3.4129 = BTU/hr

Actual dissipation will depend on method parameters and instrument configuration.

Pollution Degree: 2 (per Standard IEC664).

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Temperature/Humidity

The optimal operating temperature range for the GC is between 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 F).
The acceptable storage temperature is between -20 to 65 °C (-4 to 149 F).

Hot air vented from the GC column oven may contribute to room heating and to the resulting
air conditioning load. Ducting the GC column oven air out of the lab should reduce this
heating effect.

The relative humidity (RH) of the operating environment must be between 5 and 95%, with
no condensation. Operating the GC at very low humidity will result in the accumulation and
discharge of static electricity which shortens the life of electronic components. Operating
the system at high humidity will produce condensation and result in short circuits.

Bruker recommends that your laboratory be equipped with a temperature/humidity monitor.

This will ensure that your laboratory is always in conformance with temperature and
humidity specifications.

Particulate Matter

Take necessary precautions to minimize particulates in the laboratory environment. A layer

of dust on the electronic components could act as an insulating blanket, and reduce heat
transfer to the surrounding air.

Vibration

Ensure that laboratory benches are free from vibrations, e.g., those caused by equipment in
adjoining locations.

Exhaust System

It is your responsibility to provide an adequate exhaust system. Consult local regulations for
the proper method of exhausting the fumes from your system.

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Gas Requirements

Carrier and Detector gases.

Table 2 lists the gases commonly used with GC detectors/injectors.

Table 3 lists gases that may be required for other GC purposes.
Refer to Table 4 for regulator and gas line fittings.

Table 2: Carrier and Detector Gas Requirements

Carrier Detector Typical Maximum * Gas Purity

Detector gas Type Gas Inlet Pressure
Gas Type Gas Inlet Pressure
He, N2, Ar 80 psig / 5.5 bar/ 550 kPa 150 psig / 10 bar/ 1000 kPa 99.999

H2 40 psig / 2.8 bar/ 280 kPa 100 psig / 6.5 bar/ 650 kPa 99.999
TCD Makeup Gas: He, N2, Ar 80 psig / 5.5 bar/ 550 kPa 150 psig / 10 bar/ 1000 kPa 99.999
Makeup Gas: H2 40 psig / 2.8 bar/ 280 kPa 100 psig / 6.5 bar/ 650 kPa 99.999
He, N2, Ar 80 psig / 5.5 bar/ 550 kPa 150 psig / 10 bar/ 1000 kPa 99.999
H2 40 psig / 2.8 bar/ 280 kPa 100 psig / 6.5 bar/ 650 kPa 99.999

FID Detector Gas: H2 40 psig / 2.8 bar/ 280 kPa 100 psig / 6.5 bar/ 650 kPa 99.999
Air 60 psig / 4.1 bar/ 410 kPa 100 psig / 6.5 bar/ 650 kPa 0 grade
Makeup Gas: He, N2 80 psig / 5.5 bar/ 550 kPa 150 psig / 10 bar/ 1000 kPa 99.999

* High pressure applications requires inlet pressure between 80-160 psig / 5.5 – 10 Bar

Obtain gases for chromatographic use from a supplier who is aware of your
requirements. An analysis of selected impurities is used to determine the purity
rating for a given gas. If your supplier does not establish purity based on an
analysis of appropriate chromatographic contaminants, a purity rating of 99.999%
may not be suitable for GC use. A quality supplier of gas and the regular use of
filters will minimize system contamination problems.

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Recommended Gas clean filters

Detector
Carrier Gas Oxygen Filter Moisture Filter Column
TCD
Makeup Gas: He, N2, Ar
Reference
H2 Channel

TCD
Moisture filter: BRF0101
Oxygen filter : BRF0102
Make-Up Gas
(if necessary)

Detector
Carrier Gas Oxygen Filter Moisture Filter Column
FID
Detector Gas: H2
Air Make-Up
Gas
Makeup Gas: He, N2 Hydrogen Charcoal Filter
Moisture filter: BRF0101 FID
Oxygen filter : BRF0102 Air Charcoal Filter
Charcoal filter: BRF0103

Detector
Carrier Gas Oxygen Filter Moisture Filter Column
FID
Detector Gas: H2 Make-Up Gas Charcoal Filter
Air
Makeup Gas: He, N2 Hydrogen Charcoal Filter

Moisture filter: BRF0101 FID

Oxygen filter : BRF0102 Air Charcoal Filter
Charcoal filter: BRF0103

Table 3: Operating Gases

Purpose Recommended Gas Inlet Pressure

Valve Actuators Air 60 psig
4.1 bar

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Proper Handling of Gas Cylinders

Observe safe laboratory practice in the transportation, storage, and usage of gas cylinders
under high pressure.
 Never move a cylinder with a regulator installed. Make sure safety cap is in place over
valve when transporting cylinder.
 Always chain or strap cylinders in the laboratory and in storage.
 Always use cylinder condition labels to show whether tank is FULL, IN USE, or EMPTY.
 Always leave at least 100 psig (6.9 bar) residual gas in a depleted cylinder. Always
store in empty tank storage area with tank valve closed. Empty cylinders should be
clearly marked as such and dated.
 Do not expose cylinders to temperatures above 125 °F (50 °C).

Regulator Installation
Carrier gases must have a two-stage regulator having a 0–100 psig (6.9 bar) low-pressure
stage. The inlet pressure for He is normally 80 psig (5.5 bar).
Pressure inlet must be 30 psig (2 Bar) higher then the Column Head Pressure.

Gas Connections
Helium and other gasses are connected to 1/8" Swagelok fittings on the rear of the
instrument.

Table 4: Gas Line Fittings

Description Part Number

1/4" to 1/8" pipe bushing SWB4RB2
1/8" brass male connector SWB20012
1/8" ferrule, front
SWB200set
1/8" ferrule, back
1/8" nut SWB2021
Vespel Ferrule 1/8” x 1/16” reducer CR213210
Teflon tape*, 1 roll (1/2" x 520") AL3226

*For use on pipe fittings ONLY. Never use Teflon tape on Swagelok fittings.

A 1/16" Stainless Steel tubing is required to connect the carrier gas supply cylinder to the
instrument bulkhead fitting. However, additional tubing may be required to connect the GC
to the required gas supplies.

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Gas Lines
Table 5: Stainless Steel Tubing

OD, in. ID (mm) Length, m (ft) Part Number

1/16 0.75 1 (3.3) CP4007
Stainless Steel
1/8 2.1 1 (3.3) CP4010

DO NOT USE UNCLEANED TUBING. Use of plastic tubing or improperly cleaned

tubing or impure gases may result in severe contamination of the GC pneumatics and
may void the warranty.

Use these plastic closures to keep metal tubing interiors clean during storage.

Table 6: Tubing Closures

Tubing OD, in. Part Number

1/16 CP12051 (100pc)
1/8 CP12052 (100pc)

Gas Filters
Carrier gas filters should be installed to further clean high purity gases, reduce detector
noise, and protect the chromatography system from potential contamination. Carrier gas
filters should be installed where the indicator is visible. The following filters are
recommended for GC systems (see Table 2 for filter kit part numbers):

Table 7: Gas Filters / Filter Bases

Filter Description Part Number

 Removes water vapor from carrier gas
 Installed between gas tank and GC inlet
Moisture Gas Filter  Molecular sieve BRF0101
 Filter should be changed when indicator shows filter is
spent
 Removes oxygen from carrier gas
 Installed between moisture filter and GC inlet
 Recommended with capillary columns
Oxygen Gas Filter BRF0102
 Required for ECD
 Filter should be changed when indicator shows filter is
spent
 Removes organic contaminants from detector gas
 Installed between gas tank and GC inlet
 Activated charcoal
Charcoal Gas Filter BRF0103
 Filter should be changed at the same time as other
filters

Filter base for 1 filter  Snap-on cartridge design
BRB0010B8
(1/8” tubing)  No flushing of gas lines required
Filter base for 2  Snap-on cartridge design
BRB0020B8
filters (1/8” tubing)  No flushing of gas lines required
Filter base for 4  Snap-on cartridge design
BRB0040B8
filters (1/8” tubing)  No flushing of gas lines required

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Filters are used to remove small amounts of contaminants from high
purity gases. They are not capable of removing all of the contaminants from low purity
gases. The purity specifications listed in Table 2 are minimum acceptable values.

Available Bruker Gas Clean Filter Kits

Part Number Description

392594492 Filter Kit H2/Air for supply gas (charcoal filter, baseplate, 1 m copper tubing)

BRB1010B8 Gas Clean Filter Kit GC/MS 1/8"

BRB1010B4 Gas Clean Filter Kit GC/MS 1/4"

BRB1110B8P Gas Clean GC/MS filter kit (incl. 1 connecting unit 1/8” and 2 GC/MS filters)

BRB1110B4 Gas Clean GC/MS filter kit (incl. 1 connecting unit 1/4” and 2 GC/MS filters)

BRB1110SK8 Gas Clean GC/MS filter installation kit (incl. CP17976 1 mtr copper tubing, 2 nuts and 2 ferrules 1/8”)

CP736530 Gas Clean filter kit (connecting unit for 4 filters, incl. 4 filters (1/8” tube))

BRB1024B8 TCD filter kit (with oxygen and moisture filter)

Network Requirements
If you intend to connect your 430-GC to a company network, you will need to provide a
standard network cable with RJ45-style connectors on both sides. In addition, the company
network must allow TCP/IP communications to be routed across it from the 430-GC to the
Workstation.

 Customer Cable type should be Cat5/6 UTP.

 Customer network should comply with Standard Ethernet (IEEE 802.3).
 The GC can be plugged into any 10BASE-T or 10/100BASE-TX compatible HUB or
Switch.
 TCP-IP should be used on the Network.

You or your network administrator must provide any hardware, adapters, cables, and
configuration and setup work required to convert from the company network wiring type to 430-
GC network.

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Inspection
When your 430-GC arrives, carefully inspect the exterior of the shipping cartons for
evidence of any damage that might have occurred during shipment. Inspect the cartons for
the following:
 Water stains
 Cuts, punctures, or deep indentations
 Crushed corners or excessively abraded edges

If one or more of the above conditions are evident on any of the shipping cartons, report the
conditions to the carrier at time of receipt.

Systems are shipped either FOB Bruker or FOB Destination. The manner of shipment
determines who has responsibility for filing a claim against the carrier if the system is
damaged in transit. Most systems are shipped FOB Bruker, and in this instance any
damages incurred in shipment are the responsibility of the purchaser and the carrier.
Contact Bruker Service for assistance with claims filing and billing for repairs if necessary. If
the system is shipped FOB Destination, contact Bruker Order Processing who will file a
claim against the carrier. Note, however, that Bruker will not accept liability for damage if
you receive obviously damaged materials but do not make note of the damage on the
receiving documents.

If none of the conditions listed above are evident after inspecting the shipping carton, place
the shipping container on the floor near the installation site. Before proceeding, you should
make sure that the site to be used for installation has the required power and meets the
space requirements described in these instructions.

This instrument weighs approximately 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Use proper

lifting techniques to avoid possible personal injury or damage to the
instrument.

Unpacking and Installation

Locate the Installation Manual (CP501413) on the 400-GC Series CD-Rom (CP501414B)
and the section “Installation” in the 430-GC User Manual (CP501406) for detailed
information needed to install your GC. Should you experience difficulties during installation,
Bruker Representative personnel will be available to assist you by telephone. This
assistance is provided with the purchase of your GC.

If a Bruker Representative installs your instrument, the representative will demonstrate the
fundamentals of operating the GC and will review the maintenance procedures.

To take full advantage of this on-site visit, please arrange to have your system operator
available during the installation. The Bruker Representative will run a chromatogram using a
test column and sample. Be sure the conditions are recorded on the chromatogram. Store
the chromatogram for future use in analyzing possible chromatographic problems.

At the time of installation, the Bruker Representative will demonstrate that your system
meets the performance specifications written into your sales contract. Please do not make
plans to analyze samples with the system until after the installation has been completed and
you have accepted the conditions of delivery.

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Spare Parts
The 430-GC User Manual provides a list of spare parts for normal operation.

Preventive Maintenance
Please note that it is essential that you perform regular preventive maintenance on your GC.
By performing this maintenance, you will increase the life of the system, increase system
uptime, and enjoy optimum system performance. Please refer to the Maintenance section of
the 430-GC User Manual for details.

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