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Autosampler ASPQ 3300 

PlasmaQuant MS product family 

 

120 

11.2

 

Installation 

 

Fig. 63  Autosampler – overview 

1  Autosampler arm 
2  Autosampler with cannula holder 
3  Cannula 
4, 5 Rack for standards & QC solutions 
6  Base plate for racks 
7  Sample racks 

8  Wash cup 
9  Wash cup pump 
10  Speed controller for wash cup pump 
11  Mains LED 
12  Sample aspiration tubing 

 

 

1  Connection to the computer "HOST" 
2  Power switch 
3  Fuse holder 
4  Mains connection 
 
 

Fig. 64  Connections on the right side of the autosampler 

For the use of the autosampler on the PlasmaQuant MS, only the connections 
described in Fig. 64 are required. All other connections and displays are for service 
purposes or not in use. 

Connections 

Summary of Contents for Analytik Jena PlasmaQuant MS

Page 1: ...Operating Manual PlasmaQuant MS product family Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer ICP MS...

Page 2: ...perating manual for future reference http www analytik jena com PlasmaQuant is in Germany a registered trademark of Analytik Jena AG Leybonol is a registered trademark of OC Oerlikon Corporation AG Mi...

Page 3: ...etup of the PlasmaQuant MS 20 3 1 Physical principle of ICP MS 20 3 2 Setup of the PlasmaQuant MS 21 3 2 1 Sample introduction system 22 3 2 2 Plasma compartment 24 3 2 3 Mass analyzer 28 3 2 4 Plasma...

Page 4: ...he iCRC gas flows 82 8 5 Method optimization troubleshooting 84 9 Detector calibration 86 9 1 Attenuation modes 86 9 2 Instrument initialization and solution preparations 88 9 3 Detector calibration w...

Page 5: ...ransport and storage 129 13 1 Preparing the PlasmaQuant MS for transport 129 13 2 Ambient conditions for transport and storage 130 13 3 Recommissioning after transport or storage 130 14 Disposal 131 1...

Page 6: ...bing connections 51 Fig 23 Pump tubing with Internal Standard tubing 52 Fig 24 Peristaltic pump tubing connections with Internal Standard 52 Fig 25 Instrument summary window 54 Fig 26 Time scan displa...

Page 7: ...ith installed nebulizer 100 Fig 58 Sampler cone in position with retaining ring and sampler cone tool 108 Fig 59 Skimmer cone in position and skimmer cone tool 111 Fig 60 Extraction lens 1 extraction...

Page 8: ...Gas supply 33 Summary 6 Exhaust unit requirements 34 Summary 7 Cooling circuit requirements 34 Summary 8 Pump models 35 Summary 9 Fore line roughing pump SV40BI 35 Summary 10 Fore line roughing pump X...

Page 9: ...for actions which occur in chronological order are numbered and combined in action units Safety notes are indicated by pictographs and signal words The type and source of the danger are stated togeth...

Page 10: ...s of up to 75 elements from major to ultra trace levels Coupling of hyphenated technologies like Laser Ablation for solid samples or liquid chromatography are possible as well The PlasmaQuant MS may o...

Page 11: ...s are subject to external factors Besides the safety instructions in this user manual and the local safety regulations that apply to the operation of the device the general applicable regulations rega...

Page 12: ...e content of this user manual and the user manuals of other system components for example the fore line roughing pump In addition to the safety at work instructions in this user manual the generally a...

Page 13: ...onnections the standby switch on the front the circuit breaker on the rear side of the device and to the plasma off button on the right side of the device must always be ensured The ventilation equipm...

Page 14: ...ective conductor section Power supply p 32 Never use power cords with faulty or frayed insulation The following applies to the installation of the device in North America When using the power cable wi...

Page 15: ...by several interlocks Unless the reliable functioning of these components is guaranteed the plasma will not be ignited or it will be extinguished automatically if a component reports a malfunction The...

Page 16: ...operating location must be strictly complied with Cylinders must be used and stored only in a vertical position and secured to an immovable structure or a properly constructed cylinder stand Move cyl...

Page 17: ...y 2 5 8 Handling of samples auxiliary and operating materials Observe the following notes The operator is responsible for the selection of substances used in the process as well as for their safe hand...

Page 18: ...econtamination should the device be contaminated externally or internally with dangerous substances Spots drops or larger spillages should be removed and cleaned up using water and an absorbent materi...

Page 19: ...rface door and the plasma compartment lid after maintenance There is a risk of your hand being crushed If water or other liquids are found to leak out of the instrument contact the service engineers R...

Page 20: ...d by singly charged ions therefore the ICP makes an efficient ion source for mass spectrometry In ICP nearly all the metals are over 90 ionized Even elements with relatively high ionization potentials...

Page 21: ...n and interference management Mass spectrometer compartment with ion optics mass analyzer and detector Devices with the Adaptive Mass Range AMR upgrade option have a limited isotope separation for ion...

Page 22: ...Scott type double pass glass design and is encased in a thermostated and insulated holder assembly Keeping the spray chamber cool increases temperature stability and reduces water and solvent vapor R...

Page 23: ...itable for most applications An optional semi demountable torch with platinum or sapphire injector recommended for ultra trace detection limits or for use with hydrofluoric acid and fusion samples A t...

Page 24: ...duction coil with three windings It is virtually center grounded which makes the plasma extremely robust und eliminates the potential for coil arcing The fundamentally balanced plasma is stable within...

Page 25: ...torch and induction coil 4 Sampler cone which is the beginning of the interface The sampler and skimmer cones are used to extract the ions from the plasma at atmospheric pressure and transfer the ion...

Page 26: ...fore line roughing pump A small fraction around 0 1 of the plasma passing through the sampler cone enters the orifice at the tip of the skimmer cone and passes into the second stage of the vacuum sys...

Page 27: ...patented technology superior to known Collision Cells The iCRC removes interfering ions before they reach the mass analyzer by introducing gases hydrogen or helium into the plasma as it passes through...

Page 28: ...tatic field while neutrals photons droplets and solids continue straight through and are pumped away Fig 12 ReflexION 1 Ion source 2 Interface cones 3 Ion beam 4 ReflexION Ion mirror 5 Entrance lens o...

Page 29: ...ron This electron is accelerated to the next dynode where it knocks out several electrons The amplification process continues until a great number of electrons are produced at the end of the detector...

Page 30: ...e Peltier cooled double pass spray chamber low oxide ratio Virtually center grounded induction coil low plasma potential robust plasma no plasma shield needed Eco Plasma with very low argon consumptio...

Page 31: ...austic fumes For optimum analytical performance it is recommended that a positive air pressure is maintained in the laboratory at all times Condensate might enter the inside of the instrument causing...

Page 32: ...by specialist personnel authorized and trained by Analytik Jena Electrical power is connected from your supply outlet to the PlasmaQuant MS by a single three meter 1 ph power cable length 3 m min 4 mm...

Page 33: ...gon as plasma gas auxiliary gas sheath gas optional and nebulizer gas Helium and Hydrogen as gases for the integrated Collision Reaction Cell iCRC Nitrogen and Oxygen as additive gases to the auxiliar...

Page 34: ...g flexible aluminum or plastic pipe Internal pipe diameter 100 mm 4 in Length up to 5000 mm 15 ft Corrosion und heat resistant up to 60 C The exhaust port moves when the interface door is opened durin...

Page 35: ...o operation without coolant additive is excluded from the warranty The PlasmaQuant MS water cooling system incorporates a flow switch to monitor water flow and an inlet water valve If a sufficient wat...

Page 36: ...uction device must be operated even if the PlasmaQuant MS is in the energy saving standby mode Alternatively a separate suction device can be used For models SV40BI the pump must be equipped with an a...

Page 37: ...objects for unimpeded cooling air circulation The fore line roughing pump is a floor mounted pump typically placed under or behind the bench where the PlasmaQuant MS is located The pump can also be lo...

Page 38: ...Installation and commissioning PlasmaQuant MS product family 38 Fig 16 Dimensions of the PlasmaQuant MS...

Page 39: ...ional control of the water cooler via ICP MS 4 Hydrogen Helium iCRC gases 5 Fitting for the vacuum pump 6 Argon plasma gas auxiliary gas sheath and nebulizer gas 7 Connections for water cooling 8 Nitr...

Page 40: ...een standby switch is located on the front panel of the instrument It controls power flow between the power outlet and the power distribution module of the instrument The standby switch and the circui...

Page 41: ...ety symbols Attention observe accompanying documents Legal notice Attention observe patents Device number PlasmaQuant MS standard 10 5000 040 62 AXXXX with Aerosol Dilution AD 10 5000 050 62 AXXXX wit...

Page 42: ...na or by technical personnel authorized by Analytik Jena Sample introduction components including the torch the nebulizer with spray chamber and the autosampler have to be installed by the customer du...

Page 43: ...e arm nearest the spherical joint This will be the auxiliary gas line 2 Tubing 1 will be the plasma gas line Torch tubing 4 75 mm ID 1 52 mm wall length 300 mm 3 Carefully insert the ignition lead int...

Page 44: ...fittings in the plasma compartment The gas lines should not intersect when installed correctly Plasma gas line Carefully push the ignition wire connector onto the pin inside the plasma gas supply fit...

Page 45: ...a 14 350 mm length of Nalgene 1 8 x 1 4 3 18 x 6 35 mm tubing and fit one end over the barbed fitting of the adapter securing it with the clamp provided Press the other end of the adapter into place...

Page 46: ...er half of the holder assembly 3 Place the top half of the holder assembly in position over the spray chamber and secure it using the two knurled knobs If the glass transfer tube is already in place 4...

Page 47: ...due to UV and electromagnetic radiation If you are using a non standard sample introduction configuration there may be a danger of direct exposure to UV or electromagnetic radiation from the opening i...

Page 48: ...gh the opening in the torch compartment wall 6 Connect the torch to the transfer tube with the glassware clamp Do not use conventional spherical joint clamps These may cause signal stability problems...

Page 49: ...PlasmaQuant MS product family Installation and commissioning 49 8 For Aerosol Dilution attach the gas tubing from the transfer tube to the gas box outlet labeled Sheath Gas...

Page 50: ...free end of the sample pump tubing as shown in the figure below 1 Nebulizer tubing with tubing connector 2 Pump tubing for sample with color coding black black 3 Capillary tubing to be placed in the s...

Page 51: ...he appropriate pressure bar screw so that no liquid is pumping Slowly tighten the screw until liquid just starts to move along the tubing Tighten the screw another half turn When not in use release th...

Page 52: ...The capillary can then be placed in a suitable vessel e g a 500 mL container containing the Internal Standard solution 3 Connect the outlet of the sample pump tubing and the nebulizer capillary tubin...

Page 53: ...the Windows START button ALL PROGRAMS ASPECT MS ASPECT 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 plas...

Page 54: ...the ASpect MS Software or choose VACUUM ON from the ACTIONS menu or press SHIFT F6 A sequence will automatically initiate the appropriate vacuum components to bring the instrument to the required syst...

Page 55: ...luding iCRC gases 4 Click the PLASMA button on the main toolbar or choose PLASMA ON from the ACTIONS menu or press SHIFT F4 If plasma will not light see section Troubleshooting p 127 It is important t...

Page 56: ...autosampler select MANUAL SAMPLE INTRODUCTION from the window that appears or direct the autosampler to the rack tube which contains the tuning solution 6 The PlasmaQuant MS will begin to scan Aspira...

Page 57: ...y aspirating ultrapure water 2 Click the PLASMA button on the Main Toolbar or choose PLASMA OFF from the ACTIONS menu or press F4 to turn off the plasma 3 Release the pressure bars and unhook the pump...

Page 58: ...d on a regular basis especially after maintenance has been done see section Maintenance intervals p 97 It is important that the instrument be running scanning for at least 15 minutes so it is fully wa...

Page 59: ...OPEN REPORT AT COMPLETION check box to preview and print a report at the end of the setup 5 Click the START button to start the initialization process The area at the top of the window will display t...

Page 60: ...rizontally again When finished the instrument finds and stores the optimum XY position for maximum signal 6 3 Peak resolution and trim The Resolution and Trim optimization routine correctly positions...

Page 61: ...routine passes and finds satisfactory results for all of the requested peaks the resolution and trim are okay and do not need adjustment If the optimization routine fails refer to section Troubleshoot...

Page 62: ...reatest mass The user can set the isotopes to be considered in the system setup worksheet System Setup msws A mass calibration should be done every time the vacuum system is re started or about once e...

Page 63: ...can also repeat the detector scan more than once to ensure the set point is reproducible Make note of the current detector voltage set point before doing a scan so you can return to that if the softwa...

Page 64: ...e to the new recommended setting and re do the attenuation if applicable see Chapter 9 for more information on detector attenuation procedures 6 6 Detector attenuation The detector operates across a w...

Page 65: ...save method parameters After method development a sequence must be developed It contains information on your sample parameters labels weights volumes etc Access the sequence page by selecting the SEQ...

Page 66: ...heet Consider using a consistent naming numbering system for worksheet data files such as the date the worksheet was created as well as a short description of what that particular worksheet was for Th...

Page 67: ...RIODIC TABLE Select ANALYTE SEMIQUANT or INTERNAL STANDARD in the ADD ELEMENT window Click OK The ELEMENT tab information updates to show selected elements To select specific isotopes select the eleme...

Page 68: ...require it Interpolate correction is recommended if more than one Internal Standard is selected Select the INTERNAL STANDARD column for the appropriate analyte Select the Internal Standard correction...

Page 69: ...longer total acquisition time delivers the best results Configure the species for isotope ratio measures if required This is usually not done in routine analysis but is available for certain speciali...

Page 70: ...plasma as well as the voltages applied to the ion optics iCRC gas settings for the interference management can be modified All of these settings influence important performance attributes such as sens...

Page 71: ...ble For a standard additions analysis only WEIGHTED FIT and CORRELATION COEFFICIENT LIMIT are available for each isotope For a quantitative analysis THRU BLANK WEIGHTED FIT MAX ERROR RESLOPE STANDARDS...

Page 72: ...an modes 5 Select the ACQUISITION MODE If TIME RESOLVED is selected type a SAMPLING TIME 6 Type values for each ACQUISITION parameter POINTS PER PEAK SCANS REPLICATE and REPLICATES SAMPLE Acquisition...

Page 73: ...3 4 C For organic liquid samples a lower spray chamber temperature can often be used depending on the properties of the organic solvent 7 8 Configure QC Tests The QC tests page is used to configure qu...

Page 74: ...ter any additional information about the method To include information entered in the NOTES page in the printed report select the checkbox for METHOD NOTES in the REPORT SETTINGS EXPORT window FILE RE...

Page 75: ...optimization Automatic optimization Method optimization troubleshooting The PlasmaQuant MS is designed for ease of use with system operations fully controlled by the ASpect MS software The system can...

Page 76: ...detector settings 2 Prepare the tuning solution The standard tuning solution is required when using the auto optimization routine Alternatively a user defined tuning solution can be used when tuning t...

Page 77: ...k COPY The highlighted optimization settings are stored on the computer s clipboard 4 Close the method editor Fig 42 Copying optimization settings 5 Create a new worksheet or open an existing workshee...

Page 78: ...back in time the instrument will store the time scan when it is running This can be very useful when adjusting settings manually by scrolling backwards to see how the current signal compares to earlie...

Page 79: ...eration of the PlasmaQuant MS and always ensure it is operating at peak performance During an auto optimization the results for each criterion and overall response can be monitored visually At the end...

Page 80: ...lect an optimization routine from WINDOWS OPTIMISE ION OPITCS 2 Verify that the selected optimization routine is appropriate There are routines for normal and high sensitivity and for the iCRC mode Th...

Page 81: ...EST Shows the best settings and responses so far The automatic optimization ends when the best settings are found or the maximum time is reached 20 minutes for ion optics 15 minutes for plasma optimiz...

Page 82: ...r16O 40Ar35Cl and 40Ar40Ar Helium gas is used to remove sample matrix based interferences such as 35Cl16O and 35Cl16O1H When should you optimize the iCRC gas flows When analyzing any new and complex s...

Page 83: ...tio between reference and interference ion i e 89Y 40Ar35Cl to be monitored as a signal to background level during the optimization Analyte Interference Reference Recommended iCRC gas 51 V 35 Cl16 O 4...

Page 84: ...and start run the sample analysis worksheet 8 5 Method optimization troubleshooting If sensitivity is much lower than expected and no significant changes are observed when changing the sheath nebulize...

Page 85: ...un the ion optics auto optimization again Run a plasma auto optimization by selecting a plasma optimization routine during auto optimization Then re run the ion optics optimization Double check the in...

Page 86: ...these topics Attenuation Modes Instrument Initialization and Solution Preparations Detector Calibration Worksheet Scan Settings for Attenuation Calibration Detector Calibration Attenuation Factors on...

Page 87: ...ithout iCRC Auto attenuation Manual attenuation without iCRC with iCRC possible attenuation modes no attenuation medium attenuation When manually choosing medium attenuation mode the signal in the det...

Page 88: ...attenuation factors from existing worksheets It is not necessary to perform a detector calibration if the auto attenuation function is not used selected in your method worksheet if you are only ever m...

Page 89: ...he following describes some key steps on how to create a detector calibration worksheet Refer to the software help for details about creating developing a new ASpect MS worksheet Most users measure ot...

Page 90: ...for the isotopes used in the correction equations 7 Select the OPTIMIZATION tab This page is used to optimize plasma and ion optics settings 8 Configure optimization settings by copying them from the...

Page 91: ...e delay spray chamber temperature and autosampler settings 5 Save the worksheet by clicking the SAVE button 6 Exit the EDIT METHOD window 9 4 Detector calibration 1 Select the DETECTOR ATTENUATION tab...

Page 92: ...e a table is displayed Fig 52 Detector attenuation correction factors viewer 7 Review the DETECTOR ATTENUATION CORRECTION FACTORS VIEWER table and verify both attenuation factors Medium and High are c...

Page 93: ...resentation of attenuation factors Fig 53 Graphical representation of attenuation factors 9 Click SET AS DEFAULT to set the newly calibrated factors as the default factors Click SAVE to save the new f...

Page 94: ...e SCAN SETTINGS tab from the Method Editor and in the ATTENUATION CORRECTION field click BROWSE Fig 55 Scan settings tab 2 Select the desired attenuation correction factors from the list of FACTOR TEM...

Page 95: ...isotope of interest is not over ranged if required re tune the instrument or if necessary dilute the appropriate calibration solution One way to work around this is to temporarily override the maximu...

Page 96: ...gnetic radiation which can cause serious eye and skin injuries as well as other health problems Therefore the plasma compartment door must be closed before igniting and operating the plasma Safety int...

Page 97: ...If necessary Align the plasma Weekly Check the plasma and auxiliary gas tubing for wear Weekly Spray chamber Remove and clean Monthly Nebulizer Remove and clean Monthly Transfer tube Remove and clean...

Page 98: ...Seals Replace seals Annually by service Model SV40BI Oil Check the oil level Top the oil up Change the oil Weekly If necessary On a regular basis either every 12 months or if oil has become dark gumm...

Page 99: ...ese items NOTICE Risk of contamination Do not use compressed air to dry the glass components Compressed air often contains oil vapor and the oil will contaminate the glass components It is safe to lea...

Page 100: ...ing the line fitting at the gasbox wall 2 Gently twist the nebulizer to remove it from the spray chamber end cap being careful not to touch the tip of the nebulizer The concentric glass nebulizer is f...

Page 101: ...again in the holder and move the plunger three times quickly in and out to remove the methanol also from the nebulizer 8 Remove the nebulizer from the holder and rinse it with ultrapure water Sample...

Page 102: ...bulizer contains two O rings one that fits around the spray chamber and the other that grips the nebulizer These should be inspected and replaced periodically 1 Turn off the plasma by clicking on the...

Page 103: ...them if necessary 1 Place the spray chamber in an ultrasonic bath containing a neutral surfactant for 5 to 15 minutes Alternatively soak the spray chamber overnight in in strong acid or detergent 2 Wh...

Page 104: ...n the main toolbar or pressing F4 Wait for approx 5 min before touching the glass components in the plasma compartment 2 Remove the glassware clamp that secures the spherical joint of the spray chambe...

Page 105: ...the transfer tube in an ultrasonic bath containing a neutral surfactant for 5 to 15 minutes Alternatively soak the transfer tube overnight in in strong acid or detergent 2 When the transfer tube is cl...

Page 106: ...A button on the main toolbar or pressing F4 2 Open the plasma compartment lid 3 Remove the clamp that secures the spherical joint of the torch and the transfer tube 4 Rotate the mounting arm of the sp...

Page 107: ...acid HF a face shield is needed NOTICE Hydrofluoric acid is highly corrosive Repeated or continual use of hydrofluoric acid may cause the walls of the torch to weaken or break Always ensure that the...

Page 108: ...any grease or lubricants on the O rings Do not use compressed air to dry the cones as it often contains oil vapor and the oil will contaminate the cone surface The interface cones must be kept clean a...

Page 109: ...ar heat resistant gloves 3 Insert the sampler cone tool into the slots provided on the retaining ring 4 Turn the tool slightly counterclockwise The spring loaded clips will click into the holes provid...

Page 110: ...required 1 Create a paste by mixing Analytik Jena cleaning powder with a suitable quantity of water 2 Work the paste across the front and rear surfaces of the cone with a damp cloth Continue to scrub...

Page 111: ...lly with the sampler cone tool Turn the tool clockwise to fasten the ring The retaining ring should be flush with the adjacent surface of the interface casting if it is correctly seated If it is not f...

Page 112: ...cone with a damp cloth Continue to scrub the surface of the cone with the paste until the entire surface is clean There may remain residual patina on the cone 3 Rinse all the paste from the cone 4 Ul...

Page 113: ...oned behind extraction lens 1 The two extraction lenses can easily be removed with the provided retainer tool Fig 60 Extraction lens 1 extraction lens 2 and retainer tool 1 Insert the retainer tool in...

Page 114: ...litted metal sheet from the front Be careful not to damage the varnish 2 Remove fluff and dust from the cooling fins using for example a vacuum cleaner Do not twist the cooling fins 3 Reinstall the fr...

Page 115: ...he plasma 5 Allow the system to run for 10 minutes to rinse the cooling water lines 6 Shut down the PlasmaQuant MS and switch off the water cooler 7 Drain the coolant Attach the short tubing to the dr...

Page 116: ...l in the forevacuum pump SV40BI should be checked weekly The pump oil must be changed Regularly every 12 months When the oil has become dark brown or black When the oil is viscous or resinous Analytik...

Page 117: ...he suction port of the pump 3 Remove the brass outer drain cap from the pump The inner spring valve will still be closed at this point 4 Have a suitable container ready to catch the pump fluid as it c...

Page 118: ...rt 14 Add fluid until it is halfway up the window Do not fill the pump over the mark MAX The internal exhaust filter would stand in the fluid and it would thus loose its properties 15 Close the filler...

Page 119: ...ple racks are available Rack number of samples Cup volume mL 6 11 special samples 50 15 21 50 24 30 40 20 60 14 90 7 The rinse station is installed on the autosampler A hose pump delivers the rinse so...

Page 120: ...8 Wash cup 9 Wash cup pump 10 Speed controller for wash cup pump 11 Mains LED 12 Sample aspiration tubing 1 Connection to the computer HOST 2 Power switch 3 Fuse holder 4 Mains connection Fig 64 Conne...

Page 121: ...1 Place the tray on the autosampler foot and on it the base plate for holding the sample racks In this case the place for the wash cup must be located at the rear on the left The base plate is correc...

Page 122: ...end of the tubing 2b with the waste tubing and place it in the waste container on the floor Notice Note the pump direction The pump moves in a clockwise direction 6 Close the pressure bars over the p...

Page 123: ...ce the cannula and the suction tubing Clean the wash cup after overflow 11 3 1 Replacing the cannula and the sample tubing The autosamplers are delivered with a cannula to which the sample tube is att...

Page 124: ...he sample tubing of the sampler and the ICP MS 3 Carefully pull the sample tubing from the tubing guides on the autosampler 4 Unscrew the cannula from the holder on the autosampler 5 Unscrew the banjo...

Page 125: ...clamp the tubing between two stoppers into the pump with the connection to the wash cup facing downwards Connect the other end of the tubing 2b with the waste tubing for the wash solution and place th...

Page 126: ...lows 1 Switch off the autosampler at the power switch and pull the mains cable from the connection on the autosampler 2 Pull out the fuse holder To do so insert a screwdriver blade into the slot in th...

Page 127: ...000 c s per isotope see section Method optimization p 75 If there is still no or very little signal try a more concentrated version of the tuning solution e g 100 g L instead of 1 g L this may provid...

Page 128: ...ope s typically over 10 000 c s per isotope see section Detector calibration worksheet p 89 If no detector attenuation factor is calibrated for some selected isotopes Un calibrated attenuation factor...

Page 129: ...as supply to the instrument including iCRC gases 5 Turn off the cooling water supply to the instrument 6 Turn off the power to the PlasmaQuant MS 7 Turn off the exhaust 8 End ASpect MS software and sw...

Page 130: ...missioning after transport or storage NOTICE Check that all requirements are met at the installation location see the section Installation conditions p 31 Observe the safety instructions in section Sa...

Page 131: ...involved in sample preparation procedures For safe removal such resulting waste solutions must be neutralized using for example diluted sodium hydroxide solution Once neutralized such waste must be ma...

Page 132: ...rated MFC gas control for online addition of nitrogen and oxygen to the plasma Interface water cooled interface assembly with sampler and skimmer cone standard nickel cones platinum tipped cones for u...

Page 133: ...2 according to DIN EN 61010 1 Protection class I Protection type IP 20 Type of Gas Argon Helium Hydrogen Nitrogen Oxygen Purity 4 6 99 996 5 ppm O2 20 ppm N2 4 ppm H2O 1 ppm H2 4 6 99 996 4 6 99 996...

Page 134: ...ve a clearance of 30 cm on the right side of the ICP MS for opening the interface door 15 1 2 Control computer data Processor 2 8 GHz or better Hard Disk Drive min 80 GB hard disk drive storage capaci...

Page 135: ...Nitrate 10 mg L 10 ppm total Sulfate 100 mg L 100 ppm 15 1 4 Autosampler ASPQ 3300 data Dimensions W x H x D 285 mm x 510 mm x 490 mm Mass 15 kg Supply voltage Frequency 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Fuse 5 A...

Page 136: ...ons 1 this device doesn t cause harmful interference and 2 accepts any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules This de...

Page 137: ...S 136 Fringe rods 28 G Gas connections 39 Gas supply 33 Guidelines 136 H Hydrofluoric acid 10 I ICES standards compatibility CAN 136 ICP MS Physical principle 20 iCRC 27 Optimizing the gas flow 82 Ins...

Page 138: ...tions Exhaust unit 16 Gas supply 16 Operation 13 Plasma operation 14 Ring plasma 15 Transport 12 Safety interlocks 15 Sample introduction system 22 Sample racks 119 Sampler cone 25 Clean 108 Sampling...

Page 139: ...PlasmaQuant MS product family Index 139 Type plate 41 U Use 10 User manual conventions 9 V Vacuum pump Mainten 116 Vacuum System 26 Starting 54 W Water cooler 34 Maintain 114 Weight 36 Worksheet 65...

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