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5 Operation
This chapter gives an outline of how to get your PlasmaQuant MS up and running for
analysis and how to shut it down. The following topics cover basic ICP-MS operations:

Starting the ASpect MS Software

Turning on the power to the PlasmaQuant MS

Starting the vacuum System

Igniting the plasma

Warming up the PlasmaQuant MS

Shutting down the PlasmaQuant MS
These operations have to be carried out whenever starting the instrument. At the end
of a working day the PlasmaQuant MS should be left in standby mode, with the
vacuum system on and the plasma off. A complete shutdown is only recommended if
the instrument is not going to be used for an extended period of time (>2 weeks) or
needs to be shut down due to interruptions in the laboratory facilities such as a power
outage.
5.1 Starting ASpect MS software
To start the ICP-MS Software, double-click the AS
PECT
MS icon on the desktop. If no
icon is present, click the Windows S
TART
button

A
LL
P
ROGRAMS

AS
PECT
MS

AS
PECT
MS. For a more detailed overview of ASpect MS software, refer to the software help.
Before applying power to the PlasmaQuant MS, ensure that:

The plasma compartment lid and interface door are closed to ensure interlocks are
activated.

ASpect MS Software has been correctly installed and the computer is turned on.
5.2 Turning on power to the PlasmaQuant MS
When the power is turned on, the PlasmaQuant MS will perform an automated
initialization sequence, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST).
1.
Switch on the power at the electrical outlet.
2. Switch the circuit breaker at the rear of the instrument to its ON position.
3. If the instrument standby switch (the green light at the front of the instrument) is
not illuminated, press the button in to turn on the instrument.
4. View the instrument’s status in the I
NSTRUMENT SUMMARY
window. Click the
[I
NSTRUMENT
] button in the quick start menu or select I
NSTRUMENT

I
NSTRUMENT
S
ETUP
on the main toolbar. The I
NSTRUMENT
S
UMMARY
window will then appear as
shown.
5. Verify the system is in a ready state and there are no outstanding error conditions
in the S
UMMARY
window on the lower left.