Analytik Jena PlasmaQuant PQ 9000, Operating Manual

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Contents
2 Edition 05/2014 PlasmaQuant PQ 9000
5 Function and setup of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 25
5.1 Physical functional principle of ICP-OES .............................................................. 25
5.2 Setup of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 .................................................................... 25
5.3 Automatic sampler ................................................................................................ 29
6 Installation and commissioning 30
6.1 Supply and control connections ............................................................................ 30
6.2 Connections in the plasma compartment and in the sampling compartment ....... 33
6.3 Installing the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 .................................................................... 34
6.4 Connecting the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 ................................................................ 34
6.4.1 Installation of the torch, nebulizer with spray chamber and sample supply ......... 34
6.4.2 Initial operation of the automatic sampler ............................................................. 37
7 Operation 40
7.1 Switching on the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 and igniting the plasma ....................... 40
7.2 Switching off the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 ............................................................. 41
7.3 Using the plasma deactivation switch in the event of faults ................................. 42
7.4 Starting a measurement routine............................................................................ 42
8 Maintenance and care 44
8.1 Maintenance intervals ........................................................................................... 45
8.2 Base device maintenance ..................................................................................... 46
8.2.1 Cleaning the demountable torch ........................................................................... 46
8.2.2 Replacing the torch body ...................................................................................... 48
8.2.3 Cleaning the one-piece torch ................................................................................ 50
8.2.4 Cleaning the nebulizer .......................................................................................... 52
8.2.5 Cleaning the sampling compartment and the plasma compartment .................... 53
8.2.6 Replacing pump hoses ......................................................................................... 53
8.2.7 Changing the plasma compartment windows ....................................................... 53
8.2.8 Checking the gas system for leaks ....................................................................... 56
8.2.9 Changing fuses ..................................................................................................... 57
8.2.10 Replacing the air filter of the PQ 9000 .................................................................. 58
8.3 Maintenance of the automatic sampler ................................................................. 59
8.3.1 Replacing the cannula and the sample hose ........................................................ 59
8.3.2 Replacing the pump hose ..................................................................................... 59
8.3.3 Clean-up after cup overflow .................................................................................. 60
8.3.4 Replacing the fuses .............................................................................................. 60
8.4 Maintenance of the recirculating chiller ................................................................ 61
8.4.1 Cleaning the dust filter .......................................................................................... 61
8.4.2 Cleaning the foam sieve ....................................................................................... 61
8.4.3 Changing the cooling water .................................................................................. 61