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Maintenance and care

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Edition 05/2014

PlasmaQuant PQ 9000

8.2.10

Replacing the air filter of the PQ 9000

The air inlet filter of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 is located at the rear of the device. Replace the

filter if it is very dirty.

Pull the dirty filter from the holder and insert

a new filter.

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Summary of Contents for PlasmaQuant PQ 9000

Page 1: ...PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 High Resolution Array ICP OES Operating manual...

Page 2: ...AG on the internet http www analytik jena de Copyrights and trademarks PlasmaQuant is a registered trademark of Analytik Jena AG Microsoft Windows 7 MS Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor...

Page 3: ...mas 13 2 6 6 Safety instructions relating to the formation of ozone and toxic vapors 13 2 6 7 Safety instructions relating to compressed gas containers and systems 13 2 6 8 Handling of samples auxilia...

Page 4: ...a 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 demountab...

Page 5: ...Equipment faults and analytical problems 66 10 Transport and storage 70 10 1 Preparing the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 for transport 70 10 2 Ambient conditions for transport and storage 71 10 3 Recommissioni...

Page 6: ...11 Connections for cooling water and gases 31 Figure 12 Plug in connectors for gas connections 31 Figure 13 Ventilation openings and air filter on the rear of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 32 Figure 14 Data...

Page 7: ...t PQ 9000 Edition 05 2014 5 Summaries Summary 1 Environmental conditions for operation 20 Summary 2 Power supply 21 Summary 3 Gas supply 21 Summary 4 Exhaust unit requirements 22 Summary 5 Cooling cir...

Page 8: ...Summaries 6 Edition 05 2014 PlasmaQuant PQ 9000...

Page 9: ...Safety notes The elements of the control and analysis program are indicated as follows Program terms are identified with SMALL CAPS e g Menu FILE Buttons are shown by square brackets e g OK button Men...

Page 10: ...y Warranty and liability claims are excluded for personal injury and property damage if resulting from one or several of the following causes use of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 other than intended imprope...

Page 11: ...2 2 Symbols and signal words used The user manual uses the following symbols and signal words to indicate hazards or instructions The safety instructions are always placed before an action WARNING In...

Page 12: ...ng burnt Notice symbol Meaning Remark Observe the operating manual At the power switch Before starting work read the operating manual Before opening the device always disconnect the mains plug On the...

Page 13: ...e sound condition of the protection and safety equipment must be checked regularly Any defects must be corrected as soon as they occur Protective and safety equipment must never be removed modified or...

Page 14: ...ith 1500 V RMS and 40 68 MHz High frequency radiation and UV radiation can cause serious injuries to skin and eyes Contact with the torch plasma torch shortly after operation will cause skin burns An...

Page 15: ...plasma 2 6 7 Safety instructions relating to compressed gas containers and systems Observe the following notes Argon is taken from compressed gas containers or local liquid gas systems The required p...

Page 16: ...residue liquid from the waste bottle are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner and according to local regulations Examples of dangerous organic solvents Methyl isobutyl ketone MIBK Flam...

Page 17: ...ed commercial surfactants For cleaning the sampling compartment and transport channels hose system of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 the operator is responsible for establishing appropriate safety precaution...

Page 18: ...cast base plate for stability and endurance protection against moisture exhaust fumes and chemical environmental impacts Detector Two dimensional FFT backside illuminated CCD with high quantum efficie...

Page 19: ...rmitted components Oxygen 3 ppm Nitrogen 10 ppm Hydrocarbons 0 5 ppm Humidity 5 ppm 6 bar 5 7 bar 13 L min Additive gas optional Oxygen 4 5 or superior 6 bar 5 7 bar 0 02 L min Environmental condition...

Page 20: ...than 3 m Mouse Operating system Windows 7 Professional or later 3 1 3 Cooling system data Tank capacity 4 2 L Dimensions height x width x depth 576 mm x 368 mm x 702 mm Supply voltage Frequency 100 2...

Page 21: ...atibility The PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 has been tested for environmental compatibility and fulfills the requirements stipulated by DIN ISO 9022 3 2000 DIN ISO 9022 32 03 0 DIN ISO 9022 2 2003 01 EC directi...

Page 22: ...possible during measuring Max humidity 90 at 20 Air pressure 0 7 bar to 1 06 bar Max permissible altitude 2000 m Summary 1 Environmental conditions for operation 4 2 Energy supply WARNING Observe the...

Page 23: ...orrected immediately If the gas is supplied by pressure cylinders these must be secured to the wall in an upright position with cylinder mounts outside the laboratory space The following gases are use...

Page 24: ...utput Min 3 5 m3 min max 5 5 m3 min at best 4 5 to 5 m3 min Adapter using flexible aluminum pipe Internal pipe diameter 125 mm Length approx 1000 mm Summary 4 Exhaust unit requirements 4 5 Recirculati...

Page 25: ...pe scrape and corrosion resistant and must not absorb moisture It must be freely accessible from all sides A bottle for receiving non nebulized sample liquids and automatic sampler wash liquid is plac...

Page 26: ...Installation conditions 24 Edition 05 2014 PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 Figure 1 Dimensions of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 front view Figure 2 Dimensions of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 top view...

Page 27: ...centric pipes The plasma gas also called cooling gas flows at a rate of approx 12 L min on the outside to cool the external torch pipe The sample aerosol is injected in the plasma in the internal pipe...

Page 28: ...ignition period a high voltage spark is passed from the conducting spring located in the vicinity of the induction coil through the high frequency field in the torch Pump nebulizer and spray chamber A...

Page 29: ...s in the intermediate space between the inner tube and the injector It pushes the aerosol of the sample solution away from the injector The injector has the task of injecting the sample aerosol into t...

Page 30: ...coupled via the transfer optics from one of the two directions to the monochromator The working range is increased by attenuating both directions of observation The selectivity of analysis is impleme...

Page 31: ...es Cup volume mL 6 special samples 50 21 50 24 30 40 20 60 14 90 7 The purging vessel is installed at the automatic sampler A hose pump at the automatic sampler delivers the wash liquid from the dilue...

Page 32: ...the left hand side of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 Also on the left side under a cover plate there are the connections for PC and accessories as well as the media connections for gas and the cooling water...

Page 33: ...The purge gas is then directed via the cone for axial observation as a counter gas to avoid a heavy load being placed on the cone and plasma window by the plasma torch Oxygen can be optionally connec...

Page 34: ...3 Ventilation openings and air filter on the rear of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 The electrical connection data can be found on the type plate on the terminal strip 1 Device type 2 Voltage 3 Frequency 4 T...

Page 35: ...or optical plasma monitoring 6 Information plate containing device serial number 7 Induction coil with bonnet and torch Figure 16 Plasma compartment 1 Torch 2 Mechanical height adjustment 3 Fork clamp...

Page 36: ...AG Sample supply systems the torch the nebulizer with spray chamber and the automatic sampler have to be installed by the customer during maintenance operations Descriptions of these installation proc...

Page 37: ...upply is connected leak proof 6 Fit together the spherical joint connection of the torch and the spray chamber and secure the connection with the fork clamp 7 Push the torch on the adjusting rail upwa...

Page 38: ...sure the pump hoses are in the groove of the hose guides Fasten the guides with the clamping levers the clamping levers must snap in audibly 13 Connect the sample pump hose to the hose of the automati...

Page 39: ...12 Sample aspiration hose Figure 18 Automatic sampler overview 1 Connection to the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 HOST 2 Power switch 3 Fuse holder 4 Mains connection Note DIP switch 5 is set to ON Figure 19 Co...

Page 40: ...sitions are coded with a three digit number e g 108 The first number indicates the sample rack the following numbers the position on the rack The first sample rack is located in front of the wash cup...

Page 41: ...ad the hose from the left side through the eyelet 2 at the lower end of the head 11 Place the hose at the rear in the eyelets at the rear of the automatic sampler arm 12 Connect the hose to the sample...

Page 42: ...he wash solution should have the same acid content as the samples and standards Use a 2 nitric acid solution unless specified differently 11 Empty the waste bottle 12 Dip the sample aspiration hose in...

Page 43: ...ystem for approx 3 min followed by water for 1 min Allow the device to run dry after this until there is no more liquid in the hoses If any hoses need to be replaced they will be drained of acid as a...

Page 44: ...rting a measurement routine A method must be developed before a measurement can be made The Analytik Jena AG application team is on hand to offer support Please observe the information provided in the...

Page 45: ...nt routine will start according to the settings made in the method and the sequence 6 If you use an automatic sampler the measurement runs automatically In the case of manual sample feed without an au...

Page 46: ...suring environment Always observe all warnings and instructions which are displayed on the device itself or which are displayed by the control program of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 CAUTION Electric shock...

Page 47: ...a distinct pressure loss If the plasma fails to ignite or is accompanied by loud noise Torch and nebulizer Torch Remove and clean If visible soiling can be seen particularly a metallic film or if the...

Page 48: ...dismantling and assembling the torch You will have a better grip on the glass parts and minimize the risk of injury due in case of breakage of glass CAUTION Risk of burns Plasma is extremely hot Wait...

Page 49: ...ng gloves to dismantle the torch 5 Unscrew the connecting piece from the holder and pull out the injector 6 Take the quartz bonnet out of the induction coil 7 Place all glass components for approx 12...

Page 50: ...hat the injector is seated correctly 12 Insert the outer tube into the torch body Make sure that the ground joint seal is tight 13 Install the torch and bonnet according to the section Installation of...

Page 51: ...on inlet are located in the openings at the rear of the holder 6 Check the O rings and renew any worn rings Place O rings in all three screw holes and carefully press onto the torch body 7 Screw the w...

Page 52: ...you pull the quartz torch from the white holder You will have a better grip on the quartz torch and minimize the risk of injury due in case of breakage of glass CAUTION Risk of burns Plasma is extreme...

Page 53: ...he holder and if necessary clean with water and a commercial surfactant 8 Take the quartz bonnet out of the induction coil 9 Place the glass components for approx 12 h in aqua regia 10 Rinse the glass...

Page 54: ...ed it up An indicator that the nebulizer has clogged up is increased carrier gas pressure 1 Use to open the PLASMA CONTROL window 2 Compare the current percentage pressure of the CARRIER GAS parameter...

Page 55: ...contamination a commercial surfactant may be used Spots drops or larger spillages should be removed and cleaned using an absorbent material such as cotton wool laboratory wipes or cellulose 8 2 6 Repl...

Page 56: ...nse with water and dry in the gas flow argon or compressed air 4 Check the sealing rings for wear and replace if necessary 5 Insert a new or cleaned window into the holder See the note on the seating...

Page 57: ...sticks in the frame it must be pushed out from the top This requires the deflection mirror of the transfer optics to be dismantled see below 5 Clean the window if necessary 6 Insert a new or cleaned...

Page 58: ...ly safety check or before placing the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 into operation if the device has been previously disconnected from the gas supply system For this purpose close the shut off valve of the gas...

Page 59: ...enerator The fuse holders are located on the terminal strip on the left hand side of the device 1 Switch off the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 at the power switch 2 Pull the cover in front of the side connectio...

Page 60: ...Quant PQ 9000 8 2 10 Replacing the air filter of the PQ 9000 The air inlet filter of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 is located at the rear of the device Replace the filter if it is very dirty Pull the dirty...

Page 61: ...hose end for the connection when replacing the sample hose First push the banjo bolts and then one sealing cone with the conical side onto the hose and the cannula The sealing cone and the hose or ca...

Page 62: ...vice 1 Stop the workflow immediately 2 Take up the liquid with cellulose wadding or a cloth Wipe the surface dry 3 Ensure that the outlet can be drained i e remove any sharp bends in the draining hose...

Page 63: ...ng and close the sealing cap by screwing hand tight 8 4 3 Changing the cooling water CAUTION Biocide Observe the safety data sheet of the biocide used Required equipment 10 L of distilled deionized wa...

Page 64: ...bserve the level indicator The level drops when the pump is operating Continue to slowly fill the tank with the coolant until the level stabilizes slightly below the MAX mark Remove the funnel and sea...

Page 65: ...of individual faults Error code Error message 3762 3765 3766 3782 3783 3783 Wavelength correction error No neon correction peak found Correction range exceeded No neon peaks found Too many neon peaks...

Page 66: ...TER window activate the CCD COOLING option and then click on SET 5208 Status CCD cooling error Please check purge gas flow Cause Remedy No Ar gas flow is present If the plasma is burning in the SPECTR...

Page 67: ...rature of max 18 C 4010 Plasma shut down because cooling water temperature too high out Cause Remedy The cooling water flow is too low The cooling temperature setting at the recirculating chiller is t...

Page 68: ...problems Other problems that are not detected by system monitoring can also occur Starting a measurement is possible Such errors are usually detected on the basis of implausible measuring results anal...

Page 69: ...imize sample preparation Volatile substances escape during sample preparation Optimize sample preparation There is a spectral interference in the calibration standard Use another analytical line Error...

Page 70: ...of the analysis line and the internal standard The warm up phase is not observed Wait for the warm up phase to complete before commencing calibration The sample foams when shaken There are surface ac...

Page 71: ...e spray chamber A change of 1 C causes a drift of approx 1 Thermostatically control the spray chamber or ensure air conditioning in the laboratory The transparency in the UV vacuum is not sufficient C...

Page 72: ...evice Pull the cover plate from the upper mounting and lift it up from the bolts on the floor plate of the device 6 Disconnect the mains power connection of the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 PC and automatic sa...

Page 73: ...m moisture 10 3 Recommissioning after transport or storage ATTENTION Check that all requirements are met at the installation location see the section Installation conditions p 20 Observe the safety in...

Page 74: ...unit Inlet PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 Out Note For better allocation of the connections one of the hoses is marked with hose clips at both ends 2 Electrically connect the recirculating chiller and switch it...

Page 75: ...Nebulizer 25 Pump 25 Spray chamber 25 Torch 26 Transfer optics 27 Fuse Change 56 G Gas connection 30 Gas flows 26 Gas supply 20 Gas system Maintain 56 Guidelines 18 H High Frequency Generator 25 High...

Page 76: ...partment 24 Clean 52 Connections 33 Serial number 31 Space requirement 22 Spray chamber 25 Symbols Device 8 Manual 8 T Technical data Automatic sampler 17 Computer 17 Cooling system 17 Environmental c...

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