Operator interface

Functional set up and operation of the NGC8106 is

accomplished by using a graphical user interface software

package called PCCU (supplied with each unit) operating on a

laptop or workstation PC. The Windows® utilities, combined

with software designed specifically for the NGC8106, provide

a powerful tool for operations, diagnostics, and downstream

data handling. The PC can be directly connected to the

NGC8106 via an RS-232, USB, or Ethernet connection.

The user is prompted through push-buttons, drop-down

boxes, wizards, and dialog boxes for setup, operations, data

collection, and monitoring. In addition, the unit has a front

panel display consisting of 6 LED’s as status indicators:

normal, warning, fault, run, hold, and warm-up.

Maintenance

The NGC8106 was designed from the ground up to be

maintained by personnel with little or no prior knowledge of

process gas chromatography. Both hardware and software

are designed to provide low maintenance through easily

replaceable electro-mechanical modules such as:

– Termination panel

– Analytical module, an easily removable chromatograph

subassembly, containing: manifold, stream selector

solenoid valves, GC valve assembly, dual electronic carrier

pressure regulator valves, chromatograph pilot valve, and

the analytical processor.

– Heated NGC8106 feed-through

– Sample conditioning module (SCM)

– Digital controller (32-bit Processor)

Other maintenance support features

– Intuitive local operator interface PCCU

– Diagnostic software and wizards for maintenance

– Digitized detector output (chromatogram) to PCCU

– Remote or local operation of PCCU

– Quick start guide, start-up manual