Basic information
PlasmaQuant PQ 9000
Edition 05/2014
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Basic information
1.1
User manual notes
The PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 is intended for operation by qualified specialist personnel observing
this user manual.
The user manual informs about the design and function of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 and
provides the necessary know-how for the safe handling of the device and its components to
personnel familiar with analysis. The user manual further includes notes on the maintenance
and service of the equipment and potential causes and remedies of any faults.
Conventions
Instructions for actions
which occur in chronological order are numbered and combined in
action units.
Lists
which are not in chronological order are shown as itemized lists, sub-listings as bullet
points.
Safety notes
are indicated by pictogaphs and signal words. The type and source of the danger
are stated together with notes on preventing the danger. The meaning of the pictographs and
signal words used is explained in the chapter "Safety notes".
The elements of the
control and analysis program
are indicated as follows:
Program terms are identified with
SMALL CAPS
(e.g., Menu F
ILE
).
Buttons are shown by square brackets (e.g., [OK] button)
Menu items are separated by arrows (e.g., F
ILE
O
PEN
).
1.2
Intended use
The ICP Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 is used in a chemical
analysis laboratory for the analysis of liquid - mainly aqueous - samples to determine the
concentrations of up to 75 elements up to the trace range.
The PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 may only be used for the measurement solutions described in this
user manual. Additional modules also allow for the analysis of gaseous substances or solids
(e.g., laser ablation). Any other use is not as intended! The operator is exclusively liable for any
damages as a result.
The PlasmaQuant PQ is not suitable for solutions containing hydrofluoric acid if the nebulizer or
spray chamber are made of glass or quartz. Use hydrofluoric acid-resistant components for this
purpose. Special provisions must be made for operations involving organic solvents. In addition
to apparatus-related and methodical aspects, fire and health protection for the particular organic
solvent must be observed here.
