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A Warning message alerts the operator that a problem exists, but that the
problem will not prevent the instrument from executing the run. The 6890
GC emits one beep and a Warning message appears on the display. The 6890
GC can still start the run, and the warning disappears when a run starts. The
warning is not recorded in the run log.
The tables present the messages numerically according to the popup message
number. Warning conditions generate additional information that appears in
the Status table. Press the [STATUS] button to view the message.
Warning 100—Oven sensor missing
Status message: Oven sensor missing
The oven sensor is not being detected because it is unconnected or is
malfunctioning. The oven will be shut off, and the GC will be not ready.
Connect or replace the oven sensor.
Warning 101—Invalid heater power for front detector, inlet, and aux 1
Warning 102—Invalid heater power for back detector, inlet, and aux 2
Status message: Invalid heater power
The total wattage for the front or back detector, front or back inlet, and aux
1 or aux 2 heated zones exceeds the maximum wattage allowed (220 Watts).
This is only checked at power on. Either there is an invalid heater wattage
combination or the wattage sense circuit on the main board is defective.
It is unlikely that this error will occur unless a mass selective detector or
other add-on instrument is being used with the 6890 GC.
A warning is issued and the three heated zones are set to not installed.
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Warning 103—Signal 1 buffer full
Warning 103—Signal 1 buffer full
Warning 104—Signal 2 buffer full
Status message: Signal 1 buffer full or Signal 2 buffer full
This error could occur if you are using a data collection device, such as an
integrator or ChemStation. If the data collection device goes off line during
a run, signal data will be stored in the 6890 GC signal buffer. The buffer holds
400 Kilobyte of data; if the amount of data exceeds the buffer’s storage limit,
this warning will appear. No new data is stored after the buffer is full.
There is a problem with the PC, the cabling to the PC, or the local network
that links the GC to the PC. Check the PC, cabling, and network.
The PC was turned off without closing the ChemStation instrument
session. The GC collects and stores real-time plot data until the buffer
overflows and the warning appears. Next time, close the instrument
session before turning off the PC so that the GC stops collecting data.
The PC entered power saver mode. When the PC enters power saver mode,
its processor slows down and cannot collect data fast enough for normal
communications, eventually causing the warning to appear. If the PC
stays in power saver mode overnight, for example, there will be an error
on the GC but the ChemStation will show a Ready status. Close and
restart the instrument session, and disable the PC’s power saver feature.
There was a software problem on the PC that stops data collection.
There is a hardware problem in the GC. If the problem persists, contact
Agilent Technologies for service.
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Warning 105—Analog out data loss
Warning 105—Analog out data loss
Status message: Analog out data loss
The 6890 GC analog processors are not communicating with each other
correctly. Analog data will be lost; digital data should be all right.
Although the problem could be caused by a bad power supply or a radio
frequency interference, both are improbable. The most likely cause is a
malfunction on the main PC board.
Warning 106—Non-recoverable data loss. Data corrupt.
Status message: Signal data loss
The 6890 GC digital processors are not communicating with each other
correctly. Both analog and digital data will be lost.
Although the problem could be caused by a bad power supply or a radio
frequency interference, both are improbable. The most likely cause is a
malfunction on the main PC board.
Warning 107—Front det: config changed, method defaulted
Warning 108—Back det: config changed, method defaulted
Status message: F det config changed or B det config changed
This warning appears when the 6890 GC is turned on after a different detector
has been installed, or when a method is loaded that calls for a different type
of detector than the one that is currently installed.
The following will occur:
If a new detector was installed, the 6890 GC will enter the default
setpoints for the new type of detector.
If a method was loaded with a different detector specified, the 6890 GC
will not change the method but will flash the warning message.
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Warning 109—Front inlet: config changed, method defaulted
Warning 109—Front inlet: config changed, method defaulted
Warning 110—Back inlet: config changed, method defaulted
Status message: F inl config changed or B inl config changed
This message appears when:
• The 6890 GC is turned on after a new inlet has been installed.
• The 6890 GC is turned on and senses that the inlet has a different type
of sensor than was there when the instrument was turned off.
• A method is loaded that calls for a different type of inlet than the one
currently installed.
The following will occur:
If a new inlet or sensor was installed, the 6890 GC will enter the default
setpoints for the new type of inlet.
If a method was loaded with a different inlet specified, the 6890 GC will
not change the method but will flash the warning message.
Warning 111—Column 1: config changed, method defaulted
Warning 112—Column 2: config changed, method defaulted
Status message: Col 1 config changed or Col 2 config changed
This message appears when:
• The 6890 GC is turned on after a different column has been installed.
• You load a method that calls for a different type of column than the one
currently installed in the oven.
The following will occur:
If a new column was installed, the 6890 GC will enter the column default
setpoints.
If a method was loaded for a different type of column than the one
installed, the 6890 GC will not change the method but will flash the
warning message.
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Warning 113—Aux 3 config changed, method defaulted
Warning 113—Aux 3 config changed, method defaulted
Warning 114—Aux 4 config changed, method defaulted
Warning 115—Aux 5 configuration changed, method defaulted
Status message: Aux 3 method changed or Aux 4 method changed or Aux 5
method changed
This message appears when the 6890 GC is turned on and one of the auxiliary
pressure channels has changed. Either the type, sensor range, length,
diameter or something else has changed.
Default setpoints for the aux module will be loaded.
Warning 116—Run log full
Status message: None
The run log can hold 50 lines of information. When it reaches the maximum,
no more information can be stored in the log and this warning will appear.
Remove some information from the run log.
Warning 117—F inl calib deleted
Warning 118—B inl calib deleted
Status message: F inl calib deleted or B inl calib deleted
If you were entering a new inlet calibration for the front or the back inlet and
the 6890 GC crashed or encountered a power failure before the recalibration
was complete, this warning will appear when the instrument is turned on
again.
The calibration for the module will return to the default.
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Warning 119—F det calib deleted
Warning 119—F det calib deleted
Warning 120—B det calib deleted
Status message: F det calib deleted or B det calib deleted
If you were entering a new calibration for the front or the back detector and
the 6890 GC crashed or encountered a power failure before the recalibration
was complete, this warning will appear when the instrument is turned on
again.
The calibration for the module will return to the default.
Warning 121—P aux calib deleted
Status message: P aux calib deleted
If you were entering a new calibration for an aux module and the 6890 GC
crashed or encountered a power failure before the recalibration was complete,
this warning will appear when the instrument is turned on again.
The calibration for the module will return to the default.
Warning 122—Host communication: data overrun
Status message: Comm data overrun
The 6890 GC received data from a computer or workstation faster than it
could process it. The data may be lost
Lower the baud rate or turn on handshake mode. You can adjust both of
these parameters from the Communications control table, which is
accessed from the Options control table.
Warning 123—Host communication: data error
Status message: Comm data error
The 6890 GC received bad data from a PC or workstation. The data may be lost.
The data bits or parity may be set incorrectly. You can adjust both of these
parameters from the Communications control table, which is accessed
from the Options control table.
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Warning 124—Host communications: abnormal break
Warning 124—Host communications: abnormal break
Status message: Comm abnormal break
There is an interruption in communication between the 6890 GC and a PC or
workstation. This could be caused by a LAN disturbance or a bad cable
connection. Data may be lost
If you are connected to the LAN, check to see if it is down or there is a
problem with your connection to it.
Check the cable connection between the GC and the computer or
workstation.
Warning 125—Sampler communications: data overrun
Status message: Sampler data overrun
The 6890 GC received information from the 7673 ALS quicker than it could
process it. The data may be lost.
Verify that the sampler settings are adjusted correctly.
Warning 126—Sampler communications: data error
Status message: Sampler data error
The 6890 GC received bad information from the 7673 ALS. For example, there
may be a framing or parity error.
Verify that the sampler settings are adjusted correctly.
Warning 127—Sampler communications: abnormal break
Status message: Sampler abnormal com
There is an interruption in communication between the 6890 GC and the
7673 ALS. This could be caused by a bad cable connection. Data may be lost.
Check the cable connections on the GC and the sampler.
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Warning 128—Front inlet sensor auto zero calib failed
Warning 128—Front inlet sensor auto zero calib failed
Warning 129—Back inlet sensor auto zero calib failed
Status message: F inl flow cal fail or B inl flow cal fail
An attempted auto calibration of the flow sensor offset for the front or back
inlet exceeded the allowable calibration range. The previous calibration
setpoints remain in memory.
Warning 130—Aux 1 and front inlet on same cryo valve
Warning 131—Aux 2 and back inlet on same cryo valve
Status message: Aux 1 cryo disabled or Aux 2 cryo disabled
The same cryo valve is specified for and inlet and an auxiliary zone. The aux
cryo is declared not installed.
Check the hardware to see where the valve is really installed. Fix the
configuration accordingly.
Warning 132—Col 1 Init time changed
Warning 133—Col 2 Init time changed
Status message: None
While using a Volatiles Interface inlet, the Sample End time is set greater than
the oven Init time. The Init time has been changed to the Sample End time to
avoid the conflict.
Warning 134—Front inlet title mismatch
Warning 135—Back inlet title mismatch
The title for the inlet does not match the title stored in its pneumatics module.
No action is taken. If the inlet is a different type from that stored in the
pneumatics module, a hardware error will be declared.
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Warning 136—Front detector title mismatch
Warning 136—Front detector title mismatch
Warning 137—Back detector title mismatch
The title for the detector does not match the title stored in its pneumatics
module. No action is taken. If the detector is a different type from that stored
in the pneumatics module, a hardware error will be declared.
Warning 138—Front injector/inlet mismatch
Warning 139—Back injector/inlet mismatch
The injector is not compatible with the inlet it is intended to use.
Warning 140—Front inlet Saver time changed
Warning 141—Back inlet Saver time changed
While using a Volatiles Interface inlet, the Sample End time is set less than
the inlet purge time. The purge time has been changed to the Sample End time
+ 1 to avoid the conflict.
Warning 142—Front inlet Purge time changed
Warning 143—Back inlet Purge time changed
While using a Volatiles Interface inlet, the Sample End time is set greater than
the inlet gas saver time. The gas saver time has been changed to the Sample
End time + 1 to avoid the conflict.
Warning 144—OEM Config error(s)
One or both detectors installed are not the same as the one(s) in the method.
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Warning 144—OEM Config error(s)
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