Data Sheet

Agilent 8697 Headspace Samplers

Overview
Agilent 8697-XL tray and 8697 are the next generation of best-in-class headspace
samplers from Agilent. Based on the industry-leading 8890 GC and 7697A
headspace sampler, these headspace samplers have been designed to deliver
unprecedented precision and performance.
Key to their performance is the use of advanced electronic pneumatic control (EPC),
inert flow path, and high-performance temperature control of the oven, valve and
loop, and transfer line. This leads to extremely precise area reproducibility, the basis
for all chromatographic measurement.
As the first Agilent headspace samplers to feature integrated communication with
the GC, and remote accessibility through the browser Interface, the 8697 headspace
samplers give the freedom to manage workflows from a single interface and
simplify productivity.
Chromatographic Sampling method – Method development mode used to
– Robust valve and loop headspace optimize headspace extraction by
performance sampling system with standard incrementing one of the following
– Typical area repeatability <0.7% RSD full electronic pneumatics provides parameters: equilibration time, oven
complete control of the sampling temperature, or vial shaking
– Typical carryover <0.0001%
process (allows independent vial
Note: Using either 8697-XL tray or 8697, pressurization and GC column System control
8890 GC with EPC (split), and Agilent head pressures)
data system for analysis of ethanol – LED indicators for Ready, Not Ready,
– Unrestricted GC column selection Error, Rack Present, and Tray Park
(RSD) and DMSO in water (carryover).
from 50 to 530 μm regardless of
Results may vary with other samplers – Instrument control via GC
sampling conditions
and conditions. Conditions and touchscreen (8890, 8860, or Intuvo
parameters are listed on pages 5 and 6. – Chemically inert sample flow path 9000 GCs)
– Fully automated purging of sample – Control software interfaced via
Sample handling and vent paths between each analysis external LVDS connection from
– 8697-XL tray 120-vial capacity GC and available for integrated
Sample vials
control via Agilent GC and MSD data
– Five removable 24-vial racks for – Adaptor-free compatibility with
systems (OpenLAB CDS 2.x, OpenLab
in-rack vial capping (racks are headspace vials of 10 mL, 20 mL, and
CDS ChemStation, OpenLab CDS
resistant to common solvents 22 mL sizes that meet the following
EZChrom, and MassHunter)
used in gas chromatography) specifications:
– Headspace parameters are
– Racks exchangeable during – Screw or crimp top closure
controlled via configuration and
sequence for continuous – Flat or rounded bottom style method dialogs
operation
– Dimensions: – System actuals are displayed
– 8697 48-vial capacity in conjunction with GC and
Size Dimensions
– Two removable 24-vial racks for GC/MS status
47.0 mm minimum
in-rack vial capping (racks are 10 mL
height with closure
– Headspace sequence status
resistant to common solvents 79.0 mm maximum
window displays individual sample
20 mL and 22 mL
height with closure
used in gas chromatography) information in graphical and
All Sizes 22.40 to 23.10 mm width
– Racks exchangeable during detailed layouts
sequence for continuous operation – Unrestricted use of different vial – Event logging captures each
– Twelve-position air-bath oven sizes within a single sequence headspace action and makes data
for precise temperature control available for reporting
of every sample throughout its Modes of operation – Enhanced control of instrument
equilibration time scheduling parameters
– Single extraction mode with
– Adaptive algorithmic sample overlapping of up to 12 vials for – Tray diagrams for graphical
overlapping to maximize throughput maximized sample throughput while display of sample status (available
– Vial shaker with adjustable frequency maintaining constant heating time for in select data systems)
and acceleration parameters provides each vial – “Wizards” for headspace method
faster sample equilibration – Multiple headspace extraction (MHE) generation from:
– Integrated barcode reader available mode with up to 100 extractions – Existing methods of either
per vial valve and loop or pressure
– Multiple headspace concentration transfer headspace sampling
(MHC) mode with up to techniques
100 extractions from a single – Sample specific information
vial followed by one GC start to (solvent, boiling point)
maximize sensitivity

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Thermal control – Flow sensors: – Carrier control options
Parameter Value – External source controlled by
All temperature zones (oven, valve
Accuracy < ± 5% depending on gas 8890, 8860, or Intuvo 9000 gas
and loop, transfer line) have setpoint
Repeatability < ± 0.35% of setpoint chromatograph (Compatible
increments in 1 °C with 0.1 °C resolution
Temperature < ± 0.20 mL/min (NTP*) per gas types: helium, nitrogen,
for actual temperatures and can be set to °C for He; < ± 0.05 mL/min
Coefficient (NTP*) per °C for N2
hydrogen, and argon/methane
off (uncontrolled).
(95%/5% mix))
– Oven: Off,
– Vial pressurization is fully controlled
Ambient +5 °C to 300 °C
by the included onboard EPC module Timing control
– Valve and loop: Off,
– Gas settings selectable for helium – Vial equilibration time from 0 to
Ambient +5 °C to 300 °C
and nitrogen 999.99 min in 0.01 min increments
– Transfer line: Off,
– The following modes are available: – Injection duration from 0 to
Ambient +5 °C to 300 °C
Mode Description 999.99 min in 0.01 min increments
Optional cooling tray for 8697-XL tray with user-settable vial pressure – GC cycle time from 0 to 999.99 min in
Default and the vial fill is algorithmically
– Regulates sample temperature to set computed 0.01 min increments
points between 4 °C to 60 °C with user-settable vial fill flow – Sample probe purge time from
Flow to and pressure allows gentle
– Includes aluminum trays and vial pressurization to minimize 0 to 999.99 min in 0.01 min
Pressure
temperature sensor sample disturbance increments
Pressure with user-settable vial pressure
– Requires external recirculating chiller
Constant with user-settable volume of
pressurization gas to add to
Sample pathway
Pneumatic control Volume the vial
– Sampling probe is Agilent UltiMetal
– Electronic pneumatic control (EPC) – Loop fill is fully controlled by the Plus deactivated stainless steel
with the following specifications: included EPC module. The following – The standard 1 mL sample loop is
– Compensation for barometric modes are available: Agilent UltiMetal Plus deactivated
pressure and ambient temperature – Default where the loop fill is stainless steel; optional sample loops
changes is standard automatically computed are available in 0.025 mL, 0.050 mL,
– Pressure setpoints may be – Custom where the fill rate
adjusted by increments of (0.1 to 200.00 psi/min in
0.001 psi, with typical control 0.01 psi/min increments), final
± 0.001 for the range 0.000 to pressure (75.00 psi max), and
75.000 psi equilibration time (0 to 999.99 min
– Flow setpoints may be adjusted by in 0.01 min increments) are
increments of 0.01 mL/min, with user settable
typical control ± 0.01 for the range
0.0 to 200 mL/min Interfacing with the GC
– User may select pressure units as
GC Inlet Type Connection Type Comments
psi, kPa, or bar
Split/Splitless (S/SL)
– Pressure sensors: Multimode (MMI) Transfer line through GC inlet top Standard configuration
Volatiles Interface (VI)
Parameter Value
Cool On-Column (CoC)
Accuracy < ± 2% full scale Transfer line through GC inlet septum Optional configuration
Purged Packed (PP)
Repeatability < ± 0.05 psi
S/SL or MMI with 8890, 8860, Enables ALS tower and headspace
Temperature Direct connection to carrier gas stream
< ± 0.01 psi/°C or Intuvo 9000 Transfer Line sampler to be connected to a single
via unique heated CFT assembly
Coefficient Interface Accessory GC inlet
Drift < ± 0.1 psi/6 months Optional configuration;
GC column connected directly to
None Bypasses GC inlet completely;
headspace sampling valve
requires carrier gas supply from a GC

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 0.100 mL, 0.500 mL, 2 mL, 3 mL, and System integrity Environmental conditions
5 mL sizes with Agilent UltiMetal Plus
deactivation – System leak check diagnostics for the Parameter Value
complete flow path Operation 10 °C to 40 °C
– The transfer line heater assembly is
– Counters, alarms, and log for tracking Storage –40 °C to 70 °C
1 m in length and accommodates
fused silica or metal capillary with of routine maintenance items Humidity 5% to 95% (noncondensing)

0.2 to 0.6 mm ID and 0.8 mm Power Requirements

– Maintenance procedures, diagnostics,
maximum OD Line Voltage 100 to 240 VAC
and help available through
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Browser Interface
Sample integrity – Detailed power-on self-test with
Power 852 VA maximum

– Automatic vial leak checking ensures error reporting

Safety and regulatory certification
vials have been sealed correctly
before sampling and requires no Environmental, health, – Canadian Standards Association
(CSA) C22.2 No. 61010-1
calibration or setup and safety
– Post-injection sample probe – CSA/Nationally Recognized Test
purge with user-settable flow – Resource conservation settings allow Laboratory (NRTL): UL 61010-1
(0 to 200 mL/min) and time the user to reduce environmental – International Electrotechnical
(0 to 999.99 min) impact Commission (IEC): 61010-1,
– Logging of movements, events, and – Instrument scheduling allows 61010-2-010, 61010-2-081
errors for each vial sleep and wake settings of time – EuroNorm (EN): 61010-1
and instrument parameters
– Sequence actions give the user – CISPR 11/EN 55011: Group 1 Class A
complete system control via logical – Gas saver settings
– IEC/EN 61326
operators (continue, skip, pause, wait, – Between samples the sample
and abort) when any of the following probe purge is adjustable for – Designed and manufactured under a
occur: missing vials, wrong vial size, both flow and time quality system registered to ISO 9001
vial leak detected, and system not – Between sequences vial – Declaration of Conformity available
ready pressurization gas flow can be
– Optional barcode reader with reduced Dimensions
support for checksums and the – Excess vial gases are safely – 8697
following formats: depressurized via vent fitting on Parameter Value
– 128 instrument and can be plumbed to Height 800 mm

– 3 of 9 traps or hoods as appropriate Footprint: 393 mm

Width
Maximum: 436 mm
– matrix 2 of 5
Communication Depth
Footprint: 561 mm
Maximum: 642 mm
– standard 2 of 5
– External LVDS port for Weight 35 kg
– interleaved 2 of 5
communication with Agilent GCs
– UPC-A – 8697-XL tray
– EAN/JAN 13 8697 XL
Parameter Value

– EAN/JAN 8 Height 810 mm

Footprint: 394 mm
– UPC-E Width
Maximum: 591 mm
Footprint: 565 mm
Depth
Maximum: 641 mm
Std tray: 39 kg
Weight
Cooler tray: 47 kg

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Conditions and parameters Headspace Parameters Gas Chromatograph Parameters

for RSD measurement Oven Temperature

Oven Menu
60 °C
Inlet Split/splitless
Agilent p/n 5181-8818
Liner
2 mm straight
Sequence Loop Temperature 60 °C
Temperature 200 °C
Vial Number Vial Contents Transfer Line Temperature 100 °C
Total Pressure 33.505 psi
1 Water (500 μL) Time Menu
Total Flow 75 mL/min
2 Ethanol in water (500 μL) GC Cycle Time 5.00 min
Septum Purge 3 mL/min
3 Ethanol in water (500 μL) Vial Equilibration Time 15.00 min
Split Mode 5:1
4 Ethanol in water (500 μL) Press Equilibration Time 0.25 min
Gas Saver 20 mL/min at 3 min
5 Ethanol in water (500 μL) Inject Time 0.50 min
Agilent J&W DB-ALC2, 260 °C,
6 Water (500 μL) Vial Menu Column 30 m × 320 μm, 1.2 μm
Fill Mode Flow to Pressure (Agilent p/n 123-9234)

Fill Pressure 15.00 psi Constant Flow 12 mL/min

Fill Flow 50.00 mL/min Average Velocity 111.39 cm/s

Loop Fill Mode Custom Oven

Ramp Rate 20.00 psi/min Equilibration 1 min

Final Pressure 10.00 psi Initial Temperature 35 °C

Final Hold Time 0.05 min Hold Time 3.0 min

Vent After Extract No Detector FID, 250 °C

Vial Size 20 mL Signals FID, 50 Hz (0.004 min)

Sequence
Method Current method
Vial range
Vials
(for example, 1 to 6)
Injections Per Vial 1

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Conditions and parameters Headspace Parameters Gas Chromatograph Parameters

for carryover measurement Oven Temperature

Oven Menu
120 °C
Inlet Split/splitless
Agilent p/n 5181-8818
Liner
2 mm straight
Loop Temperature 160 °C
Sequence Temperature 250 °C
Transfer Line Temperature 170 °C
Vial Number Vial Contents Total Pressure 34.101 psi
Time Menu
1 Blank vial
Total Flow 75 mL/min
GC Cycle Time 30.00 min
2 50% DMSO in water (1 µL)
Septum Purge 3 mL/min
Vial Equilibration Time 20.00 min
3 Blank vial
Split Mode 5:1
Press Equilibration Time 0.10 min
Gas Saver 20 mL/min at 3 min
Inject Time 0.50 min
Agilent J&W DB-ALC2, 260 °C,
Vial Menu Column 30 m × 320 μm, 1.2 μm
Fill Mode Flow to Pressure (Agilent p/n 123-9234)

Fill Pressure 15.00 psi Constant Flow 12 mL/min

Fill Flow 50.00 mL/min Average Velocity 111.39 cm/s

Loop Fill Mode Custom Oven

Ramp Rate 20.00 psi/min Equilibration 1 min

Final Pressure 10.00 psi Initial Temperature 40 °C, hold for 2 min

Final Hold Time 0.05 min Final Temperature 160 °C, hold for 2 min

Vent After Extract No Rate 20 °C/min

Vial Size 20 mL Detector FID, 250 °C

Sequence Signals FID, 50 Hz

Method Current method

Vial range
Vials
(for example, 1 to 3)
Injections Per Vial 1

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