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Transportation/Setting-up 

 

 

 

 

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SPECTRO ARCOS FHX22 — 18.07.2019 

 

 

4.6 

Gas supply 

 

 

 

Information! Measurement errors! 

 

Impurities in the argon supply will produce measurement errors and/or will 
make ICP operation impossible. 

 

Ensure oil and grease-free installation of the argon supply line. 

 

An argon supply system is required for the instrument. 

A suitable pressure reducer is required for the argon supply system (bottles or 
liquid gas tank). 

 

Adjustable output pressure 0 to 10 bar 

 

It is imperative not to exceed a maximum argon inlet pressure of 8 bar 
(116 psi). 

The tubing for the argon supply system is included in SPECTRO’s scope of supply 
(5 m long, OD/ID = 8/6 mm). This tubing is screwed to the connection point on the 
right-hand side of the instrument. The connection point to the instrument is 
included in the scope of supply. The connector on-site is customer-specific and, 
therefore, not part of the delivery. 

The following flow quantities are used for aqueous samples during normal 
operation: 

 

Coolant: 

9 to 20 l/min, typically 12 l/min 

Auxiliary gas: 

0.6 to 3 l/min, typically 0.8 l/min 

Nebulizer gas: 

0.4 to 1.5 l/min, typically 0.8 l/min 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SPECTRO ARCOS FHX22

Page 1: ...n Möglicherweise wurde die Datei verschoben umbenannt oder gelöscht Stellen Sie sicher dass die Verknüpfung auf die korrekt SPECTRO ARCOS FHX22 Optical emission spectrometer with inductively coupled plasma excitation Original operating instructions ...

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Page 3: ... 4 Transportation Setting up 17 4 1 Space requirements 17 4 2 Set up 18 4 3 Ambient temperature 18 4 4 Dust load 19 4 5 Storage 19 4 6 Gas supply 20 4 7 Exhaust air to the outside 21 5 Operation 22 5 1 Overview of controls 22 5 2 Preparation of the instrument 22 5 3 Switch on the instrument ready for operation plasma start 23 5 4 Switch off the instrument plasma 25 5 5 Carrying out the measurement...

Page 4: ...r 40 6 8 3 Cleaning the lens 41 6 8 4 Installing the lens and the OPI 42 6 9 Cleaning the Side On Plasma Interface SPI 43 6 9 1 Removing the SPI 43 6 9 2 Cleaning the lens and the SPI 44 6 9 3 Installing the lens and the SPI 45 6 10 Change the axial EOP radial SOP Plasma observation Option MultiView 46 6 10 1 Position change of the MultiView blind plug and air duct 46 6 10 2 Activating the multi v...

Page 5: ...dissociate into atoms The atoms are excited and partly ionized The excited atoms and ions emit an element specific radiation A transfer optics feeds this radiation into the optical system The emitted radiation is diffracted into its spectral components in the optical system The intensity is measured using semiconductor detectors CCD After processing the measuring signals in the instrument the meas...

Page 6: ...onent 1 Generator exhaust 8 Plasma torch box housing 2 Extraction box housing plasma torch 9 Sample introduction chamber 3 Service flap 10 Plasma off 4 Air filter 11 Peristaltic pump sample transport 5 UV Plus Purifier 12 Connection points 6 PC 13 Main switch 7 Window to observe plasma 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 6 5 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...omponent No Component 1 Extractable transport handle rear diaphragm 4 Argon connection 2 PC connection 5 Power cable 3 Oxygen connection option 6 Main switch 1 3 3 Peristaltic pump Fig 3 no Component no Component 1 Leadthrough to sample introduction chamber 3 Trip pan 2 Peristaltic pump 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 ...

Page 8: ...X22 18 07 2019 1 3 4 Sample introduction system Fig 4 No Component No Component 1 Plasma torch 5 Sample introduction connection from peristaltic pump 2 Clamp 6 Spray chamber outlet 3 Nebulizer 7 Spray chamber 4 Argon connection EOP 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 ...

Page 9: ...n be mounted horizontally EOP or vertically SOP in instruments with multi view option and dependent on the multi view setting The plasma interface OPI necessary for the axial version is equipped with an air cooling system Fig 5 No Component No Component 1 Extraction box housing and torch 5 Clamp 2 Plasma torch bracket 6 Nebulizer gas connection point 3 Plasma torch 7 Load coil 4 Connection to samp...

Page 10: ...ls used The following symbols are used in these abbreviated operating instructions and or on the instrument If required additional important information is available in connection with these symbols General warning sign Warning of hazardous voltage Warning Hot surface Warning of toxic substances Warning Sharp edges Warning Optical radiation Warning Risk of suffocation Warning of hand injury ...

Page 11: ...described in chapter 6 of the operating instructions Any further services e g technical maintenance or repairs must only be performed by service personnel that are authorized by the manufacturer During the operation and while performing maintenance tasks compliance with safety instructions and accident prevention regulations is mandatory The safety measures must be checked following every technica...

Page 12: ...t conditions If an instrument is positioned on a sloped surface and equipped with wheels it may roll away during the operation Secure the instrument while in operation This applies also when the instrument is being transported Compliance with the relevant safety regulations when using tools and operating equipment is mandatory Prior to opening the instrument disconnect the power plug 2 3 Intended ...

Page 13: ...UV Plus purifier is a hazardous substance The associated material safety data sheet is available at http MSDS spectro com Warning of toxic substances Vapors may be generated from the sample material These may be toxic and or corrosive In these cases provide protective measures e g breathing apparatus The sample material may be toxic and or corrosive Ensure that the sliding door is closed during th...

Page 14: ...install oxygen sensors Warning Optical radiation Plasma emits UV radiation A protective pane is used to shield from radiation Operate the instrument only with the protective pane in place and the door closed Information A high frequency emitter is used to operate the ICP dependent on the type of model The electromagnetic emission is below the legally specified limit values Please point out to your...

Page 15: ...0 kVA Fuse protection of instrument 30 to 32 A slow blow Sound pressure level 57 dBA Stability according to DIN EN 61010 1 compliant if change of position 10 The instrument is front heavy Storage conditions 2 to 40 C 36 to 104 F Operating range permissible ambient temperature 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F Recommended temperature range to achieve the specified performance 18 to 25 C 64 to 77 F maximum temp...

Page 16: ...6 psi Quality 4 6 99 996 Consumption 25 l min Oxygen supply for auxiliary gas optional for organic applications only Inlet pressure during operation 4 0 bar 58 psi Quality 4 5 99 995 Flow rate The flow rate is application dependent Extraction continuous Plasma torch box Dependent on ambient temperature 18 to 25 C 200 to 250 m h 118 to 150 CFM 25 C 250 to 300 m h 150 to 177 CFM Generator 250 to 300...

Page 17: ...hout the shipping pallet bottom plate included in the supply For additional information please contact your responsible SPECTRO Service Center The instrument in its transport packaging may only be transported by expert organizations or by specifically trained personnel Only service personnel authorized by the manufacturer are permitted to unpack install set up and connect the instrument Notice Dam...

Page 18: ...sponding dimensions and load carrying capacity is required see page 15 In addition to the space required by the SPECTRO ARCOS FHX22 some space is needed for the gas supply unless fixed gas connections are available The SPECTRO ARCOS FHX22 is operated exclusively from the front and from the right hand side of the housing Sufficient space should be provided for the computer workstation keyboard moni...

Page 19: ...an environment with a higher dust load shortens maintenance intervals and may damage the instrument Example for comparison A usual clean office environment contains 18 to 36 million particles per cubic meter of indoor air To avoid instrument damage the instrument must also be set up in an environment which is free from corrosive vapors 4 5 Storage Storage conditions Unit must be stored in a dry pl...

Page 20: ...o 10 bar It is imperative not to exceed a maximum argon inlet pressure of 8 bar 116 psi The tubing for the argon supply system is included in SPECTRO s scope of supply 5 m long OD ID 8 6 mm This tubing is screwed to the connection point on the right hand side of the instrument The connection point to the instrument is included in the scope of supply The connector on site is customer specific and t...

Page 21: ...nected with the laboratory exhaust system using a non flammable flexible and corrosion resistant hose ID 100 mm The fan must be resistant to chemicals and designed to operate at temperatures up to 80 C 176 F The exact position of the exhaust nozzles is shown in the figure below All installation must be performed in a professional manner and in accordance with applicable engineering standards in or...

Page 22: ...ment proceed as follows 1 Instructions on how to install the Plasma torch and the sample introduction system see page 32 2 Open the Argon supply valve Set the Argon pressure to 7 bar The plasma cannot be started at a pressure of 6 0 bar A corresponding error message will be displayed 3 Ensure that the extraction system is activated and that the specified exhaust capacity is reached 4 Ensure that a...

Page 23: ...the stabilization period see no 7 To switch on the instrument proceed as follows 1 Turn the main switch to On 2 Switch on the computer The operating system is booted 3 Start the instrument s software program ICP ANALYZER PRO after the operating system has been completely booted Allow the instrument to stabilize for at least 3 hours after switching it on optical system Ensure that the operating tem...

Page 24: ...h argon At the end of this process the plasma is started 7 Click the START PUMP button in order to activate the peristaltic pump Depending on the application distilled water or a zero solution blank which is adjusted to the matrix should be nebulized for approx 10 minutes in order to heat up and equalize the components The instrument is now switched on and the plasma started ...

Page 25: ... instrument The plasma extinguishes 3 Press the X button in the upper right hand corner of the application window in order to end the instrument s software program ICP ANALYZER PRO The program is terminated 4 Select the dialog item Shut down in the Start menu of the operating system and confirm the dialog box The computer is switched off 5 Close the external valves of the argon supply system 6 Loo...

Page 26: ...g samples Wavelength calibration of the optical system The wavelength calibration of the optics is mandatory after a software message wavelength drift after it has been switched on and after the temperature stabilization before setting up a new method before proceeding with high precision measurements I Aqueous applications The wavelength calibration of aqueous applications requires a solution of ...

Page 27: ...al solutions for the wavelength calibration optimization or equipment check are available from your local SPECTRO organization In order to proceed with the wavelength calibration follow the instructions below 1 Start the plasma 2 Flush the sample introduction system for approx 10 minutes Use distilled water for aqueous applications 3 Select the wavelength calibration symbol in the navigation tool ...

Page 28: ...he standards with the lowest concentrations and then the ones with higher concentrations 3 Use the peristaltic pump in order to feed the corresponding sample to the sample introduction system 4 Click on the Measurement button Once the measurement has been completed stop the measurement and click the Finish button 5 Activate the next standard in the list 6 Click again on the Measurement button 7 On...

Page 29: ...ook and a method must be created first To do this use the online help 2 Feed the sample to be measured to the sample introduction system by means of the peristaltic pump 3 Press the Measure button in order to start the measurement The measurement is carried out automatically When the measurement is complete the results are displayed on the screen Press the Finish button to terminate the measuremen...

Page 30: ...intenance tasks Start of work Tasks to be performed Check the gas supply Minimum residual pressure in bottle 40 bar Peristaltic pump tubing and sample introduction system tubing Check for damage and flow Weekly maintenance work Nebulizer Check for contamination and clogged lines Clean if required see page 35 Spray chamber Check for contamination and streaks Clean if required see page 36 OPI EOP Ch...

Page 31: ...sks Induction coil Check for corrosion Clean if required see page 38 Pump tubing Check for damage Replace if required see page 50 UV PLUS Purifier Use the instrument software program System information dialog to check the remaining service life for the UV PLUS Purifier ...

Page 32: ...ot made of quartz glass may be damaged by the cleaning solution or its vapors Clean only the quartz glass of the plasma torch in the cleaning solution To clean the plasma torch proceed as follows 1 Switch off the plasma 2 Loosen and remove the clamp s between the plasma torch and the spray chamber 3 Loosen the plasma torch by turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the plasma torch 5 Disassemble the ...

Page 33: ...ous materials Let the acid cleaning solution act for approx 15 minutes Then rinse the plasma torch with distilled water and dry it completely Fig 10 7 Clean the holder and the sleeve with a lint free cloth and visually inspect The O rings and the seal remain in the holder or sleeve in this process Replace the O rings and the seal if damaged 8 Re mount the plasma torch The same steps carried out in...

Page 34: ...plasma torch a little in clockwise direction until the bayonet fastener engages 5 The plasma torch is adjusted correctly when the gap between the center tube of the plasma torch 7 and the right end of the load coil 6 is 1 to 3 mm Fig 11 Plasma torch for radial plasma observation I The installation procedure is identical to the one used for installing the EOP Only the position is different The plas...

Page 35: ...ns 2 Switch off the plasma 3 Loosen the clamp between the plasma torch and the spray chamber 4 Carefully pull off the spray chamber 5 Disconnect all other connections from the nebulizer and the spray chamber 6 Separate the nebulizer from the spray chamber by slightly twisting it and disconnect the argon connection 7 Remove the adapter for the argon connection 8 Put the nebulizer into a beaker and ...

Page 36: ...s parts may break when handled incorrectly and cause cutting injuries Proceed with due caution and or take appropriate safety precautions e g wear gloves To clean the spray chamber proceed as follows 1 Flush the sample introduction system for approx 10 minutes with a suitable blank solution e g distilled water for aqueous applications 2 Switch off the plasma 3 Loosen the Ar connection of the nebul...

Page 37: ...e spray chamber is now complete 6 5 Checking the aerosol formation of the nebulizer In order to proceed with the inspection follow the steps below 1 Remove the nebulizer see page 35 but without disconnecting the argon connection 2 Call up the Solid State Generator menu item via the instrument control parameter dialog 3 Adjust the nebulizer gas flow determined for the nebulizer 4 Using a spray bott...

Page 38: ...end the load coil 4 Remove the grinding paste completely from the load coil 5 Reinstall the components The load coil is cleaned 6 7 Optimizing the nebulizer gas flow In order to optimize the process proceed as follows 1 Call up the Nebulizer Optimization menu item via the instrument control parameter dialog 2 Select a parameter set that suits the sample introduction system or solvent used 3 Nebuli...

Page 39: ...nd the OPI see page 42 6 8 1 Removing the OPI Warning Hot surface The plasma torch plasma interface and load coil may be very hot Let the components cool for 10 to 15 minutes before commencing work on them In order to remove the components proceed as follows 1 Switch off the plasma 2 Loosen the argon connection 5 from the coupling of the plasma torch holder 6 3 Loosen and remove the clamp 3 from t...

Page 40: ...llows 1 Unscrew the sampler 2 from the OPI 1 using the OPI tool 3 Hold the front side of the OPI down This prevents dirt particles from falling into the OPI Fig 16 2 Clean the sampler under running water using a nailbrush When heavy contamination must be removed a suitable acid may be used Then flush the sampler thoroughly with distilled water 3 Clean the sampler opening e g using a pipe cleaner 4...

Page 41: ...ard to remove Check the lens for contamination When cleaning the lens proceed as follows if necessary 1 Loosen the retaining collar 1 at the rear using the OPI tool 2 Fig 17 2 Insert a clean peek sample needle or similar type of object 1 through the sampler opening from the opposite side 3 Carefully push the lens 2 out on lens cleaning paper Fig 18 4 Clean the contaminated lens using lens cleaning...

Page 42: ...ished by its straight edge on one side 3 Lay the second Teflon ring 3 on top of it 4 Screw the adjusting collar 2 moderately tight using the tool 1 Fig 19 5 Insert the OPI into the instrument following the reverse order used for the disassembly procedure There is an O ring inside the OPI support flange Make sure that the O ring is clean and sits inside the notch 6 Install the plasma torch and adap...

Page 43: ...the SPI see page 45 6 9 1 Removing the SPI Warning Hot surface The plasma torch plasma interface and load coil may be very hot Let the components cool for 10 to 15 minutes before commencing work on them In order to remove the components proceed as follows 1 Switch off the plasma 2 Loosen the argon connection 6 from the coupling of the plasma torch holder 1 3 Loosen and remove the clamp 4 from the ...

Page 44: ...f the SPI is now complete Fig 21 6 9 2 Cleaning the lens and the SPI Notice Instrument damage measurement error The lens is scratch and moisture sensitive If you touch the lens surface with your fingers residues e g grease will stick to the lens surface These residues are hard to remove Check the lens for contamination When cleaning the lens proceed as follows if necessary 1 Loosen the light chann...

Page 45: ...9 3 Installing the lens and the SPI In order to fit it proceed as follows 1 Lay the PTFE ring 2 flat into the SPI 1 2 Insert the lens 3 with the flat side into the SPI The lens for the SPI SOP application can be distinguished by the straight edge on two sides 3 Lay the second PTFE ring 4 on top of it 4 Moderately tighten the light channel sleeve 5 including the light channel 6 Fig 24 5 Insert the ...

Page 46: ...he MultiView blind plug and air duct see page 46 Activation of multi view adjustment see page 48 6 10 1 Position change of the MultiView blind plug and air duct In order to change the position proceed as follows Fig 25 1 Loosen the plug connection of the blind plug monitoring instrument 1 In order to release the plug rotate the locking mechanism 2 counterclockwise until the plug can be pulled out ...

Page 47: ...ug clockwise until the bayonet fastener engages Now all three dots are aligned 4 Remove the protective cap 10 on the EOP monitoring socket 11 and insert it into the SOP monitoring socket 5 Insert the plug 1 of the blind plug monitoring instrument in the EOP monitoring socket 11 and lock it by rotating the locking mechanism clockwise 6 Slide the air guide plate 12 to the left against the mechanical...

Page 48: ... counterclockwise against the mechanical stop of the adjustment fixture The load coil 4 is moved from the vertical position to the horizontal position The final position is reached when the load coil reaches the mechanical stop The respective plasma observation mode EOP SOP is also displayed by the instrument software program system parameters and generator view on reaching the final position The ...

Page 49: ...SPI see page 45 Installation of the sample introduction SOP see page 33 Loading the method After changing the plasma observation mode be sure to load the corresponding method Changing from the radial SOP to the axial EOP plasma observation mode is completed by applying the same steps in reverse order ...

Page 50: ...observe the correct inside diameter The required inside diameter and consequently the pumping capacity depends on the nebulizer used The following applies to the Cross Flow nebulizer included in the scope of supply as a standard item Sample introduction channel Inside diameter 0 89 mm 0 035 Orange orange stops Outlet channel Inside diameter 1 8 mm 0 071 Blue green stops 6 Put the tubings around th...

Page 51: ...or mechanism if necessary Error message Plasma exhaust air system is defective The extraction capacity via the plasma is too low Check the instrument filter for contamination and or check the extraction capacity Error message Housing exhaust air system is defective Housing extraction capacity rear exhaust air connection point too low Check the instrument filter for contamination and or check the e...

Page 52: ...sma torch is melting Plasma torch is incorrectly positioned inside the induction coil Check whether the plasma torch is positioned correctly Aerosol tube clogged Clean plasma torch Leak in argon connection to the plasma torch Check the O rings for sealing the plasma torch and replace them if necessary Auxiliary gas flow set too low Increase auxiliary gas flow Leak in nebulizer system Localize leak...

Page 53: ...w setting too low Optimize the nebulizer gas flow Nebulizer clogged Clean the nebulizer Leak in spray chamber outlet Check for leaks and eliminate these Error message Waste container is full Waste container full Remove the cover of the container and properly dispose of the content Sparkover at load coil Humidity Switch off the generator and use a paper towel to dry the load coil if moisture is vis...

Page 54: ...e parts from manufacturers approved by SPECTRO Only the use of genuine spare parts and consumables ensures the safe operation and achievement of the specified output This applies especially to all components of the sample introduction system and in particular to the Plasma torch 9 De commissioning Only organizations or persons authorized by the instrument manufacturer shall be permitted to de comm...

Page 55: ...EC Declaration of Conformity SPECTRO ARCOS FHX22 18 07 2019 55 11 EC Declaration of Conformity ...

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