Maxum Operation with GCP Level 1 - US

This course covers operations, setup, and calibration of the Maxum Gas Chromatograph, an overview of the Maxum GCP workstation software. (GCP replaces both System Manager and EZChrom). This course can be taught at the customer`s site.

Training type: Scheduled
Start date: Jun 9, 2025
End date: Jun 12, 2025
Duration: 4
Location: Houston TX 77041, United States of America
Description: Course code: MAXGCP1. List price: $3,000 per student. This course covers operations, setup, and calibration of the Maxum Gas Chromatograph, an overview of the Maxum GCP workstation software. (GCP replaces both System Manager and EZChrom). This course can be taught at the customer`s site and customized to meet the customer`s needs. With advance notice, customer specific applications can be taught.
Objective: Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to: • Perform basic maintenance on the Maxum • Balance the carrier gas flows. • Setup the analyzer valve timing • Setup the Electronic Pressure Controller (EPC) • Access Maxums using GCP - Network View • Adjust peak times with the GCP • Calibrate the analyzer with GCP • Backup and Restore the analyzer database
Audience: This course uses Gas Chromatograph Portal (GCP) workstation software and is intended for individuals responsible for maintaining the Maxum Gas Chromatograph and for users who need to perform routine maintenance and calibration. STRONG PREREQUISITE: Basic Chromatography skills.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Process Gas Chromatography OR Online Instructor-led Training-Introduction to Process Gas Chromatography
Registration information: Please contact the dedicated training email box for additional registration details AS.NA.MAXUM TRAINING@VALMET.COM
Deadline for registration: May 26, 2025
Tuition fee: 3300 USD per student

Agenda

Maxum Operation with GCP Level 1

Course Code MAXGCP1 4 days - 32 hours

Audience

The course uses Gas Chromatograph Portal (GCP) workstation software and is intended for individuals responsible for maintaining the Maxum Gas Chromatography and for users who need to perform routine maintenance and calibration.

Pre-requisite

Strongly encourage technicians in this course with Basic Chromatography knowledge and skills.

Profile

The course covers operations, setup, and calibration of the Maxum Gas Chromatograph, an overview of the Maxum GCP Workstation Software. (GCP replaces both System Monitor and EZChrom). The course can be taught at customer site, and customized specific to the actual onsite systems.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the technician competencies include:

1. Perform basic maintenance on the Maxum system.

2. Balance the carrier gas flows.

3. Setup the analyzer valve timing.

4. Setup the Electronic Pressure Controller (EPC).

5. Access Maxum’s using GCP – Network View.

6. Adjust peak times with the GCP.

7. Calibrate the analyzer with GCP.

8. Backup and restore the analyzer database.

Topics

1.Maxum System Overview

2.Maxum GCP Overview

3.Maxum Valve Maintenance

a. Model 50

b. Model 11

c. Liquid Inject

4.Maxum Detectors Maintenance

a. Flame Photometric

b. Flame Ionization

c. Thermal Conductivity

6.System Addressing

a. IP Addressing

b. SNE/Internal Bus Addresses

c. Add an I2C IO Card

7.Maxum Chromatography Hardware

a. Oven configurations

b. Utility Requirement

c. Module Wiring Connections

8.Parallel Chromatography

a. Applets

b. Hardware Timing

c. Flow Settings

9.GCP Method Software

a. Method Setup

b. Integration Options

c. Auto Gating

d. Named Peaks

e. Group Peaks

f. Sequences

g. Off Line Calibration

10.Color Touch Screen Control Interface Module (CIM)

a. HMI Menus

b. Menu Navigation

c. Alarms

d. Basic HMI Operation

e. Modify the Chromatograph Method

11.Labs

a. Save Database Tables

b. Analyzer Calibration using CIM

c. Analyzer Calibration with GCP

d. Modify Methods

e. Set Valve Timing

f. Run, Setup, and Main Detector Chromatograms

g. Set Flows

h. Perform Model 50 Valve Maintenance

i. Identify Maxum Hardware Components