Shimadzu GC-2010/2014 GC System: DetectorsCommands and Tips for Third-Party Devices
Shimadzu GC-2010/2014 GC System: Detectors
In addition to the standard detector commands (see 
Dionex Detectors), the following commands and properties are available for the various detector types (please note that the display Filter level determines which commands and properties are displayed):
Commands and properties for all detectors:
GC-2014: Note that the settings for the flow rate of make-up gas are only available if the advanced Pressure Control (APC) is installed.
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Command/Property |
Range/Values |
Description |
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AutoAutoZero |
On, Off |
If activated, autozero is performed automatically. |
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DataCollectionRate |
1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 Hz |
Shows the data collection rate that was selected in the configuration (read-only). |
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DetectorCtrl |
On, Off |
Turns the detector on or off. |
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DetectorType |
Unknown, FID, ECD, DFID, DTCD |
Indicates the selected detector type (read-only). |
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FilterTimeConstant |
4 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms, 50 ms, 100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s |
Sets the time constant for the noise filter of the detector. |
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MakeUpCtrl |
On, Off |
Turns the makeup gas flow control on or off. |
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MakeUpFlow |
0.0 to 1200.0 ml/min |
Sets the makeup gas flow. |
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MakeUpGasType |
He, N2, H2, Ar |
Enter the current gas type of the makeup gas. |
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Temperature |
|
Sets the detector oven temperature. |
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*.Nominal |
depends on detector type |
Sets the nominal detector oven temperature. |
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*.UpperLimit |
depends on detector type |
Sets the maximum detector oven temperature. |
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*.Value |
depends on detector type |
Indicates the actual detector oven temperature (read-only). |
Special commands and properties for the (Dual) Flame Ionisation Detectors (FID, DFID):
GC-2014: Note that the settings for the flow rate of hydrogen and air are only available if the advanced Pressure Control (APC) is installed.
|
Command/Property |
Range/Values |
Description |
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AirCtrl |
On, Off |
Turns the air flow control on or off. |
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AirFlow |
0.0 to 1200.0 ml/min |
Sets the air flow. |
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AutoIgnite |
On, Off |
Turns automatic ignition on or off. |
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AutoReIgnite |
On, Off |
Turns automatic re-ignition on or off. |
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ControlMode |
Dual, SingleLeft, SingleRight |
(DFID only) Sets the control mode. When the control mode is set to “Dual,” both left and right columns are connected. When it is set to “SingleLeft” or “SingleRight,” either a left or right column is connected. |
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Extinguish |
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Extinguishes the flame. |
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Flame |
On, Off |
Reports whether the flame is on or off (read-only). |
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H2Ctrl |
On, Off |
Turns the H2 gas flow control on or off. |
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H2Flow |
0.0 to 1200.0 ml/min |
Sets the H2 gas flow. |
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Ignite |
|
Ignites the flame. |
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Polarity |
Positive, Negative |
(DFID only) Sets the detector polarity. |
Special commands and properties for the Electron Capture Detector (ECD):
|
Command/Property |
Range/Values |
Description |
|
Current |
0.0 to 2.0 nA |
Sets the detector current. |
Special commands and properties for the Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) and Dual Thermal Conductivity Detector (DTCD):
|
Command/Property |
Range/Values |
Description |
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Current |
0.0 to 200.0 mA |
Sets the detector current. |
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Polarity |
Positive, Negative |
Sets the detector polarity. |
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PreHeaterTemp |
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(DTCD only) Controls the preheater temperature. |
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*.UpperLimit |
0.00 to 400.00 °C |
Sets the maximum preheater temperature. |
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*.Nominal |
0.00 to 400.00 °C |
Sets the nominal preheater temperature. |
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*.Value |
0.00 to 400.00 °C |
Indicates the actual preheater temperature (read-only). |
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PreAmp |
On, Off |
(DTCD only) Turns the 10x amplifier at the detector output ON or OFF. |