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Maintenance and Troubleshooting 

Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide 

45 

Weekly 

 

Clean the torch.  

 

Clean the cone (710/720 ICP-OES instruments). 

 

Clean the snout (715/725 ICP-OES instruments). 

 

Clean the bonnet (715/725 ICP-OES instruments). 

 

Clean the spraychamber. 

 

Clean the nebulizer. 

Monthly 

 

Clean the cooling air intake filter on top of your instrument. 

 

Inspect the state of the induction coil. Contact your local Agilent 
office or representative if maintenance is required. See the 
following section for additional information. 

 

Remove and clean the water filter on the back of the instrument. 

 

Check the water level in the water cooler (refer to the manual 
supplied with the water cooler for details). 

 

Check/clean the heat exchanger (radiator) on the cooling system 
to remove any build-up of dust and dirt. 

 

Periodically, drain the coolant from the cooling system and then 
refill/ treat with an appropriate algaecide (as recommended by 
the manufacturer). 

 

Perform a wavelength calibration.

 

Inspect the external gas supply system for leaks including the 
tubing connected to the instrument. Replace any damaged, 
leaking or worn components. 

Summary of Contents for 700 Series

Page 1: ...Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...parate agreement shall control Technology Licenses The hardware and or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license Restricted Rights Legend If software is for use in the performance of a U S Government prime contract or subcontract Software is delivered and licensed as Commercial computer software as ...

Page 3: ...d Gas Hazards 9 Electrical Hazards 10 Other Precautions 10 Warning Symbols 12 Color Coding 14 CE Compliance 14 Electromagnetic Compatibility 15 EN55011 CISPR11 15 ICES NMB 001 16 2 Introduction 17 Site Preparation Requirements 17 User Documentation 18 Conventions 18 Notes and Tips 18 Environmental Conditions 19 Temperature Control 19 Electrical Power Supplies 19 Fuses 19 ...

Page 4: ...ons Card 27 Performing a Dark Current Scan Wavelength Calibration and Torch Scan 31 Hardware 32 4 Operation 33 Analysis Checklist 34 Turning On the Instrument and Software 34 Turning On the Instrument for the First Time or From Shutdown Mode 34 Turning On the Instrument from Standby Mode 35 Preparing for Analysis 36 Calibrating the Detector 37 Aligning the Torch 37 Setting Operating Conditions 37 ...

Page 5: ...ples 38 Printing a Report 38 Turning Off the Instrument 39 Using Standby Mode 39 Using Shutdown Mode 41 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 43 Routine 44 Induction Coil Maintenance 46 Radial Induction Coil 47 Axial Induction Coil 48 Cleaning 49 Consumables 49 Troubleshooting 50 Spare Parts 50 ...

Page 6: ...Contents 6 Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User s Guide This page is intentionally left blank ...

Page 7: ...rgy and hazardous materials including corrosive fluids and flammable liquids Careless improper or unskilled use of this spectrometer can cause death or serious injury to personnel and or severe damage to equipment and property The spectrometer incorporates interlocks and covers that are designed to prevent inadvertent contact with any potential hazards If the instrument is used in any manner not s...

Page 8: ...ns The plasma must never be operated unless the torch compartment door is closed with the locking lever fully latched and the space above the chimney is clear of objects The shielding around the torch compartment is designed to reduce UV visible and RF radiation to safe levels while still permitting easy access to as well as installation and viewing of the torch The spectrometer has an interlock s...

Page 9: ...he exhaust fan must always be switched on before igniting the plasma Compressed Gas Hazards All compressed gases other than air can create a hazard if they leak into the atmosphere Even small leaks in gas supply systems can be dangerous Any leak except that of air can result in an oxygen deficient atmosphere which can cause asphyxiation The area in which cylinders are stored and the area surroundi...

Page 10: ...y screws on the spectrometer and accessories may be opened only by Agilent trained Agilent qualified or Agilent approved field service engineers unless specified otherwise Consult the manuals or product labels supplied with your personal computer PC monitor printer and water cooling system to determine which parts are operator accessible Replace blown fuses with ones of the size and rating shown i...

Page 11: ...pply all necessary precautions including ensuring adequate ventilation during use and use of lab coats safety goggles gloves and other appropriate forms of personal protection The organic wastes should be disposed of in accordance with local regulatory requirements Air flow to the cooling fans of the spectrometer and accessories must be unobstructed Do not block the ventilation grills on the spect...

Page 12: ...symbol indicates a warning The meanings of the symbols that may appear alongside warnings in the documentation or on the instrument itself are as follows Broken glass Corrosive liquids Electrical shock Extreme cold hazard Eye hazard Fire hazard Heavy weight danger to feet Heavy weight danger to hands Hot surface Noxious gases RF radiation The following symbol may be used on warning labels attached...

Page 13: ... current Direct current When attached to the rear of the instrument indicates that the product complies with the requirements of one or more EU directives Out position of a bi stable push switch In position of a bi stable push switch Plasma on Plasma off On for part of equipment Off for part of equipment When attached to the rear of the product indicates that the product has been certified evaluat...

Page 14: ...ed to comply with the requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive and the Low Voltage electrical safety Directive commonly referred to as the LVD of the European Union Agilent has confirmed that each product complies with the relevant Directives by testing a prototype against the prescribed EN European Norm standards Proof that a product complies with these directives is indica...

Page 15: ...nal equipment Therefore there may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If this equipm...

Page 16: ... peripheral equipment 6 Consult your equipment dealer Agilent Technologies or an experienced technician for assistance 7 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ICES NMB 001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB 001 du Canada ...

Page 17: ...ded with an Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer Site Preparation Guide which describes the environmental and operating requirements of the ICP OES system You must prepare your laboratory according to these instructions before the ICP OES can be installed You should keep the Site Preparation Guide for future reference for example if you plan to move your instrument If you have misp...

Page 18: ...for using any accessories you ordered Conventions The following conventions have been used throughout the documentation Menu items menu options and field names for example click Copy from the Edit menu have been typed in bold Bold is also used to signify the pushbuttons appearing throughout the software e g click OK ALL CAPITALS indicate keyboard and mouse commands e g press the F2 key and text yo...

Page 19: ...f the laboratory be between 20 and 25 C 68 and 77 F and be held constant to within 2 C 3 6 F throughout the entire working day Electrical Power Supplies For electrical requirements refer to your Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers Site Preparation Guide Fuses 1FS1 and 1FS2 T6 3 AH 250 V IEC 127 sheet 5 5 x 20 mm 1CB1 Circuit breaker 30 A Fast trip NOTE For safety reasons any othe...

Page 20: ...gilent recommends the use of liquid gases which are more pure more convenient and cheaper per unit volume The main gas supply requirement is argon for supply to the plasma nebulizer and optics interface purge Gas is also required to purge the polychromator assembly and this may be either argon or nitrogen A separate gas line connects internally to the argon supply unless the optional nitrogen purg...

Page 21: ...rument to regulated gas supplies The user or other authorized personnel must carry out appropriate leak tests necessary to ensure safety on the gas and liquid connections that the operator is directed to assemble during installation normal use or maintenance Storage Cylinder Instructions Cylinders containing gas under pressure should be firmly secured to a rigid structure and the storage area must...

Page 22: ...d argon and liquid nitrogen may not be stored for extended periods and often have special storage requirements Contact your local authorities and cryogenic gas supplier for more detailed information on storage requirements and boil off rates for local types of PLCs Water Cooling System Agilent ICP OES instruments require a source of cooling water Refer to the Site Preparation Guide for compatible ...

Page 23: ...mpurities Algaecide should be used A recirculating water cooling system has the advantage of reducing the volume of water that will be required over the life of the instrument s operation Because of the limited size of the water cooler s reservoir in the case of accidental damage the amount of water damage that can occur will also be limited Drain Vessel The Agilent ICP OES system needs a drain ve...

Page 24: ...Introduction 24 Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User s Guide This page is intentionally left blank ...

Page 25: ...field service engineer You should have completed and returned the form in the Site Preparation Guide stating that you have prepared the laboratory in accordance with the requirements detailed in that manual An Agilent representative will then arrange a suitable installation date with you Details for unpacking the instrument and what to do in case it has been damaged in transit are also outlined in...

Page 26: ...twork Database ICP Expert II installations for Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows XP Installation includes Installing the ICP Expert II software Installing the ICP Expert II Help Installing the PCI GPIB communications card Installing and configuring VSDA if using the database file format and saving data over a network Installing and configuring SCM for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance Complete the dark curre...

Page 27: ...ation process you may need to reinstall it yourself at some later stage for example if you change the PC CAUTION The components on the communications card and in the PC are highly static sensitive To avoid damaging these components you must drain any static charges from your body before installing the board and prevent the generation of any new static charges during the installation This can be do...

Page 28: ...Guide Figure 1 Removing the PC cover 3 Attach one end of the ESD strap to a bare metal part of the PC chassis and wrap the other end around your wrist Figure 2 Attaching the ESD strap to a metal part of the PC 4 Remove a blanking plate from one of the empty slots in the computer ...

Page 29: ...an empty PC slot 5 Remove the card from its static shielded packaging Do not touch the gold edge connectors Figure 4 Incorrect and correct way to handle the card 6 Press the card firmly into the empty PC slot The gold edge connectors should slide firmly into the matching sockets of the PC slot Secure the card with the screw ...

Page 30: ...place the computer cover Figure 6 Replacing the PC cover 8 Connect the cable between the instrument and the computer one end plugs into the interface board in the computer and the other plugs into the socket in the rear of the instrument 9 Connect the computer to the mains power 10 Turn the computer on and log on as an administrator ...

Page 31: ...w e Leave the poly boost purging for at least 20 minutes prior to performing Step 7 below the wavelength calibration 4 Aspirate a blank solution and then select the W L Calib tab 5 If you have a 710 715 Series ICP OES click Calibrate Detector to perform a dark current scan If you have a 720 Series ICP OES click Dark Current Scan to perform a dark current scan NOTE It will take roughly 2 minutes to...

Page 32: ...Intensity or SRBR as a function of the torch viewing position will be displayed The highest point in the scan is identified by the software and the corresponding viewing position value is stored and used for all subsequent measurements 9 If you have an ICP OES with an axially oriented plasma change the setting or Orientation to Vertical and click Torch Scan again If you have an ICP OES with a radi...

Page 33: ...heet 38 Developing a Method 38 Running Samples 38 Printing a Report 38 Turning Off the Instrument 39 This chapter provides a quick guide to getting the instrument set up and running samples You will find step by step instructions for common operations in the ICP Expert II Help To access this information 1 Select the Windows Start button and choose Programs ICP Expert II ICP Expert II Help 2 When t...

Page 34: ... Before starting the system carefully read the Safety practices and hazards section at the front of this manual and ensure that the laboratory is set up according to the details specified in the Site Preparation Guide Turning On the Instrument for the First Time or From Shutdown Mode To turn on the instrument for the first time or from Shutdown mode 1 Check that all tubing on the torch spraychambe...

Page 35: ... on the laboratory exhaust system WARNING Hot Surfaces and Noxious Fumes Burn danger inhalation hazard The plasma emits heat ozone and fumes which can be hazardous Always switch on the exhaust system before lighting the plasma 10 To start the ICP Expert II software click Start All Programs ICP Expert II ICP Expert II The Main Index window will appear Turning On the Instrument from Standby Mode To ...

Page 36: ...inutes before starting an analysis 6 If you have accessories fitted switch them on 7 Switch on the laboratory exhaust system WARNING Hot Surfaces and Noxious Fumes Burn danger inhalation hazard The plasma emits heat ozone and fumes which can be hazardous Always switch on the exhaust system before lighting the plasma Preparing for Analysis For detailed information on how to prepare your instrument ...

Page 37: ...ick Perform a wavelength calibration Aligning the Torch You now need to align the torch viewing position before using a new method For detailed information on how to align the torch see the ICP Expert II Help 1 Click Start All Programs ICP Expert II Help 2 Expand How to and then expand Prepare the instrument for use 3 Click Perform a torch alignment scan Setting Operating Conditions You now need t...

Page 38: ...quired additonal information see the ICP Expert II Help 1 Click Start All Programs ICP Expert II Help 2 Expand How to and then click Develop a method Running Samples For detailed information and tutorials on how to run samples which includes setting up the sequence and sequence parameters see the ICP Expert II Help 1 Click Start All Programs ICP Expert II Help 2 Expand How to and then click Run an...

Page 39: ... running organic samples it is recommended that the spraychamber be cleaned and dried thoroughly between analyses 2 Extinguish the plasma by clicking the Plasma Off icon pressing F4 on the keyboard or choosing Plasma Off from the Analyze menu The peristaltic pump stops automatically when the plasma is extinguished NOTE The yellow Plasma emergency off button located next to the mains power switch o...

Page 40: ...ltic pump tubes by releasing the pressure bars and lift the tubes out of the grooves To do this a Push up the pressure bar screws This releases them from the resting bar refer to Figure 8 b Allow the resting bar to swing downwards c Lift the tubing out of the grooves Figure 7 Peristaltic pump with pressure bars pushed up and resting bar freely down allowing tubing to be loosened NOTE Newer models ...

Page 41: ...for a few minutes NOTE When running organic samples it may be necessary to disconnect the spraychamber and clean and dry it thoroughly between analyses 2 Extinguish the plasma by clicking the Plasma Off icon pressing F4 on the keyboard or choosing Plasma Off from the Analyze menu The peristaltic pump stops automatically when the plasma is extinguished NOTE The yellow Plasma emergency off button lo...

Page 42: ...pressure bars and lift the tubes out of the grooves To do this a Push up the pressure bar screws This releases them from the resting bar refer to Figure 8 b Allow the resting bar to swing downwards c Lift the tubing out of the grooves 6 Switch off the water cooler laboratory exhaust system and any accessories where applicable and shut down the argon gas supply at the cylinder 7 Exit the ICP Expert...

Page 43: ...ly mentioned in this chapter should be carried out only by Agilent trained Agilent qualified or Agilent authorized field service engineers WARNING Eye Hazard Danger to eyes The plasma is an intense light source Direct viewing of the light source will cause eye damage Operators and other unauthorized personnel must NEVER remove the main covers or disable the safety interlock system WARNING Shock Ha...

Page 44: ...ES instrument You should refer to your PC and printer manuals for their maintenance procedures and to the ICP Expert II Help for the maintenance procedures for any accessories you ordered Routine The following parts of the ICP OES require routine maintenance Maintenance instructions are included in the ICP Expert II Help To access these instructions click Start All Programs ICP Expert II ICP Exper...

Page 45: ...maintenance is required See the following section for additional information Remove and clean the water filter on the back of the instrument Check the water level in the water cooler refer to the manual supplied with the water cooler for details Check clean the heat exchanger radiator on the cooling system to remove any build up of dust and dirt Periodically drain the coolant from the cooling syst...

Page 46: ...ing your Agilent ICP OES instrument with a deformed induction coil could cause the torch and or torch lamp to overheat which could create a risk of fire Failure to ensure the induction coil is properly maintained and positioned could therefore result in personal injury or damage to the instruments and or other property WARNING Hot surfaces The torch and torch compartment become extremely hot durin...

Page 47: ...e Radial induction coil Agilent 715 725 ICP OES radial instruments only Axial induction coil Agilent 710 720 ICP OES axial instruments only Radial Induction Coil Figure 8 Induction coil radial where 1 Torch 2 Induction coil and 3 Torch clamp Pitch of Radial Induction Coil Figure 9 Pitch measurement a radial induction coil must have a pitch of 4 7 0 5 mm NOTE Pitch is measured from the center of on...

Page 48: ...n coil axial where 1 Torch 2 Induction coil and 3 Torch clamp Pitch of Axial Induction Coil Figure 11 Pitch measurement an axial induction coil must have a pitch of 7 5 0 5 mm NOTE Pitch is measured from the center of one coil to the next as shown above by the arrows between the dotted gray lines and not the gap between adjacent coils 3 2 1 ...

Page 49: ...rganic solvents or abrasive cleaning agents Before using any cleaning agent procedure or decontamination method except those specified by Agilent the user or other authorized personnel should check with your local authorized Agilent field service engineer or representative to confirm that the proposed method will not damage the equipment Consumables For information on maintaining consumables such ...

Page 50: ...ing information please see the ICP Expert II Help 1 Click Start All Programs ICP Expert II ICP Expert II Help 2 When the ICP Expert II Help appears click Troubleshooting to view instructions on how to troubleshoot Spare Parts For spare parts and consumables ordering information refer to the Agilent Technologies website www agilent com ...

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