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Troubleshooting

If after using the troubleshooting techniques in this chapter your instrument is still 
not performing properly contact PerkinElmer service.

What the Performance Checks Measure

The tests in this section allow the operator to measure performance aspects of the 
instrument. If you are experiencing problems with your results, these tests can 
pinpoint the cause of the problem.

The tests include the following:

•

Sodium Bullet Test: 

This test allows you to visualize the sample flow in the 

plasma, so that you can check that the sample introduction system is working 

correctly.

•

Background Equivalent Concentration (BEC) Test:

 The BEC value is the 

concentration of an element which would produce the same emission intensity 

as the plasma background measured at the analyte wavelength. The BEC 

serves as an indication of instrument sensitivity. It checks torch alignment, 

plasma viewing height, nebulizer gas flow rate, and incident RF power. Refer 

to the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD

 

for 

details

.

Problem

Refer to section

There is a software error.

Software 
Troubleshooting in the 
Syngistix Software 
Guide on the Syngistix 
Document Pack CD.

The printer is not working.

Printing Problems on 
page 331

.

The pump is not working.

Pump Problems on page 
332

.

Summary of Contents for AVIO 500

Page 1: ...AVIO 500 Customer Hardware and Service Guide ICP OPTICAL EMISSION ...

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Page 4: ...o parts of this document may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or translated into any language without the prior written permission of Perkin Elmer Inc Copyright 2017 PerkinElmer Inc Trademarks Registered names trademarks etc used in this document even when not specifically marked as such are protected by law PerkinElmer is a trademark of Perkin Elmer Inc FIAS is a trademark of Perkin Elmer Inc...

Page 5: ... this Guide is Organized 26 Using the Index 27 A Word on Troubleshooting 27 Chapter 1 Safety Practices Introduction 32 Laboratory Guidelines 32 General 32 Environmental Conditions 33 Handling of the Instrument 34 Laboratory Ventilation 34 Instrument Safety Practices 34 Safety Interlocks 35 Radio Frequency Radiation 35 Ultraviolet Radiation 35 Electrical Safety 36 High Temperatures 40 Hot Exhaust G...

Page 6: ...w 59 Environmental Conditions 59 Exhaust Vent Requirements 60 Vent Positions 62 Laboratory Space Requirements 64 Location 67 Cooling Water Requirements 67 Electrical Requirements 68 Handling of Gas Cylinders and Other Suggested Safety Practices 70 Gases for the Avio 500 ICP 71 Plasma Shear 73 Drain Vessels 73 Chapter 3 System Description Plasma Viewing Configurations 79 Spectrometer 84 Optical Sys...

Page 7: ...System Specifications 110 Gas Flow Controls 110 Sample Introduction System 111 Spectrometer 112 Chapter 4 Installation Installation Summary 116 Setting up the Computer and Printer 116 Moving the Instrument 117 Connecting the Gases and Cooling Water 118 Connecting the Gases 118 Connecting the PolyScience Chiller 121 Filling the PolyScience Chiller 126 Starting Up the PolyScience Chiller 127 Connect...

Page 8: ...ation 174 Setting Instrument Parameters 176 General Parameter Settings 176 Instrument Settings for Aqueous Solutions 177 Important Considerations for Dual Viewing 179 Hardware Settings and Options 180 Shipping Lists 181 Chapter 5 Maintenance Daily Checks 198 Daily Cleaning 198 Argon Supply 198 Purge Gas Supply 198 Shear Gas Supply 198 Chiller 199 Vent 199 Torch and Plasma Induction Plates 199 Nebu...

Page 9: ...Chamber 226 Removing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 226 Etching the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 228 Cleaning the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 229 Installing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 229 Replacing the Plasma Induction Plates 230 Windows 232 Removing and Cleaning the Windows 232 Removing and Replacing the Windows 233 Cleaning the Windows 240 Replacing and Adjusting the Shear Gas Nozzle 241 Removing the Shear Gas...

Page 10: ...er 276 Installing the Concentric Nebulizer on the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 276 Installing the Concentric Nebulizer on the Scott s Spray Chamber 279 Cleaning the Concentric Glass Nebulizer 280 Mira Mist Nebulizer 282 Sample Capillary Tubing 283 Gas Line 283 Sample Introduction Maximizing Stability 284 Cleaning the Nebulizer 284 Peristaltic Pump 285 Replacement Pump Tubing 285 Installing the Sample an...

Page 11: ...ng Table 324 Plasma Ignition and Stability Problems 328 Plasma Ignition Problems 328 Plasma Stability Problems 330 Printing Problems 331 Pump Problems 332 Autosampler Problems 333 RF Generator Sample Introduction System Troubleshooting Form 334 Troubleshooting Form 334 General 334 Sample Introduction Configuration 334 Operating Conditions 334 Instrument Environment 334 Troubleshooting Tasks Perfor...

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Page 13: ...e you receive guaranteed compatibility and performance on time every time for every instrument in your laboratory Supplies replacement parts and accessories can be ordered directly from PerkinElmer using the part numbers quoted in the guides provided with the instrument See our website http perkinelmer com PerkinElmer s catalog service offers a full selection of high quality supplies To place an o...

Page 14: ...to the instructions provided in this manual If used otherwise the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired In this manual the following graphic symbols and special text formats are used to set apart important safety information Caution Attention Theprotectionprovidedbythisequipmentmaybeimpairedif the equipment is used in a manner not specified by PerkinElmer La protection fournie par ...

Page 15: ...te safely in environments that contain nonconductive foreign matter and condensation up to Pollution Degree 2 as defined in EN 61010 1 and EN 60664 1 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC European Union EMC Directives All information concerning EMC standards is in European Union Declaration of Conformity and these standards may change as the European Union adds new requirements Caution Attention A cau...

Page 16: ...itions Indoors The location must be free of smoke dust corrosive fumes direct sunlight and excessive vibration Ambient temperature 15 C to 35 C 59 F to 95 F with a maximum change not exceeding 2 8 C 5 F per hour For optimum instrument performance the room temperature should be controlled at 20 2 C 68 2 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 without condensation Altitude in the range 400 m to 2 000 m 1 312 f...

Page 17: ...npacking or putting it into operation allow it to stand for at least a day under the approved operating conditions Symbols Used on the Instrument The three different types of warning symbols that appear on the instrument are shown below Warning This symbol indicates Caution risk of electric shock AVERTISSEMENT Risque de choc électrique Warning This symbol indicates Caution risk of danger Documenta...

Page 18: ...urface est chaude Indicates the OFF position of the main power switch Indique la position Off de l interrupteur d alimentation principal Indicates the ON position of the main power switch Indique la position On de l interrupteur d alimentation principal Indicates alternating current Indique la présence d un courant alternatif ...

Page 19: ...Warning Location of Warning Label Hazard Instructions for Safety On the front of the instrument above the Emergency Off Switch Label 1 on Figure A UV Radiation Risk of eye damage The plasma may emit UV radiation which can damage your eyes Rayonnement UV Risque de blessure des yeux La plasma peut émettre des UV qui peut blesser les yeux Ne regardez pas fixement à la lumière emis Tourjours porter de...

Page 20: ...m Warning Hazard 1 CAUTION This unit contains protective circuitry Contact PerkinElmer qualified personnel before performing any AC line tests Attention Cet appareil continent un circuit protecteur Contact le personnel qualifié de PerkinElmer d effectuer un quelconque controle de circuit en courant alternatif 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 21: ...ow safe discharge of capacitors AVERTISSEMENT L équipment doit etre desactivé pendant 60 secondes pour permettre la décharge sure des condensateurs 4 WARNING Ground circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of equipment Never operate equipment with ground conductor disconnected AVERTISSEMENT La continuité du circuit de mise a la terre est primordiale pour le fonctionnement sécurisé de i équip...

Page 22: ... between the instrument and the laboratory wall Do not obstruct the air filters See Figure D for the location of the filters Left Side of the Instrument Figure C Location of Warning Labels on the Left Side of the Instrument Item Warning Hazard 1 CAUTION Do not restrict air intake or exhaust ATTENTION N obstruez pas l arrivée ou l évacuation d air 1 ...

Page 23: ...ation Right Side of the Instrument Figure D Location of Warning Labels on the Right Side of the Instrument Item Warning Hazard 1 CAUTION Do not restrict air intake or exhaust ATTENTION N obstruez pas l arrivée ou l évacuation d air 1 ...

Page 24: ...e compartment Item Description 1 Spray Chamber Compartment 2 Caution Only use PerkinElmer Flat Plate Torch GlasswareTM Using any other glassware will damage the torch Attention N utiliser que la seringue PerkinElmer Flat Plate Torch Glassware L utilisation de toute autre verrerie peut endommager la torche 1 2 ...

Page 25: ... Safety Labels in the Torch Compartment of the Instrument Figure F Location of warning labels in the torch compartment Item Description 1 Inside Torch Compartment 2 Warning Label Hot Surface 3 Warning Label Do Not Defeat Interlocks 1 2 3 ...

Page 26: ...ator from exposure to radio frequency and ultraviolet radiation Do not attempt to defeat the safety interlocks WARNING DO NOT DEFEAT INTERLOCKS AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas desengager les enclenchements de securite This symbol indicates Caution hot surface AVERTISSEMENT La surface est chaude ...

Page 27: ...n the Syngistix Document Pack CD This guide contains basic information on the software step by step procedures and comprehensive chapters that cover each of the software windows and parameters for reference Syngistix Data Manager Software Guide Part No 09931146 is on the Syngistix Document Pack CD This guide contains information on the Syngistix utility that helps you maintain and use the data pro...

Page 28: ... cooling water requirements are reviewed 3 System Description The components of the instrument how the Echelle spectrometer works and instrument specifications 4 Installation This chapter includes information for installing or re installing the system components autosampler computer and printer and is provided for your reference should you ever need to move the system 5 Maintenance Maintenance and...

Page 29: ...tion on the following topics installation maintenance troubleshooting A Word on Troubleshooting We recommend that you consult the troubleshooting information included in this manual before you call a PerkinElmer service engineer The Troubleshooting chapter contains suggestions to help you determine systematically whether instrument problems are due to improper analytical techniques improper select...

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Page 34: ...in the other manuals supplied When setting up the instrument or performing analyses or maintenance procedures strictly follow the instructions provided Laboratory Guidelines This section describes some general laboratory safety guidelines For additional information we recommend The CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety 1 and Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories 2 General ...

Page 35: ... with side shields will provide an extra margin of safety as well as mechanical protection for your eyes For safety reasons and to avoid contaminating samples be sure that the instrument and work area are kept scrupulously clean This is especially important when working with toxic elements or when measuring trace amounts of any element Clean up spilled chemicals immediately and dispose of them pro...

Page 36: ...nue to escape while the door is open An exhaust venting system is always required to remove those gases which are generated during the normal operation of the instrument An efficient ventilation system must be provided for the instrument Instrument Safety Practices This section describes potential hazards and recommended safety practices You should thoroughly review this information Thisequipmentr...

Page 37: ...st be installed The shear gas must be flowing Radio Frequency Radiation The instrument generates high levels of Radio Frequency RF energy which is potentially hazardous if allowed to escape The instrument is designed to contain the RF energy within the shielded enclosures of the sample compartment and the RF power supply Safety interlocks prevent you from operating the system without all covers do...

Page 38: ... plasma sans protection peut provoquer une altération permanente de la vue Lethal voltages are present at certain areas within the instrument Installation and internal maintenance of the instrument should only be performed by a PerkinElmer service engineer or similarly authorized and trained person When the instrument is connected to line power opening the instrument covers is likely to expose liv...

Page 39: ...interrupteur d alimentation est en position off de hautes tensions peuvent toujours être présentes Les condensateurs présents à l intérieur de l instrument peuvent continuer d être sous charge même si l instrument a été déconnecté de toutes les sources de tension Grounding circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of the equipment Never operate equipment with grounding conductor disconnected ...

Page 40: ...se électrique CA dotée d un connecteur de mise à la terre Pour garantir un fonctionnement sûr et satisfaisant de l instrument le conducteur de mise à la terre fil vert jaune du cordon d alimentation doit être connecté à la véritable terre électrique Toute interruption du conducteur de mise à la terre à l intérieur ou à l extérieur de l instrument ou toute déconnexion de la borne du conducteur de p...

Page 41: ...ction of the protective conductor terminal is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited Avertissement Toute interruption du conducteur de protection mise à la terre à l intérieur ou à l extérieur de l instrument ou toute déconnexion de la borne du conducteur de protection risque de rendre l instrument dangereux Il est interdit de procéder à une interruption int...

Page 42: ...favorable conditions or has been subjected to severe stress during transportation High Temperatures The torch components remain hot for some time after the plasma has been shut off Allow sufficient time for these items to cool to room temperature before you handle them Hot Exhaust Gases When the plasma is on hot gases are vented through the chimney above the sample compartment An efficient ventila...

Page 43: ...nic solutions and small amounts of the elements analyzed The collected effluent may have to be disposed of as hazardous waste The responsible body is responsible for the correct collection and disposal of waste materials This includes the necessity for a suitably sized waste container of appropriately resistant material for the collection of organic solvent waste and provision for the removal into...

Page 44: ...atment of WEEE is indispensable in order to avoid the dispersion of pollutants into the recycled material or waste stream Such treatment is the most effective means of protecting the customer s environment Requirements for waste collection reuse recycling and recovery programs vary by regulatory authority at your location Contact your local responsible body e g your laboratory manager or authorize...

Page 45: ...he gas is allowed to escape in an enclosed area and displaces the oxygen in the air These gases are neither explosive nor combustible Note The permanent installation of gas supplies is the responsibility of the user and should conform to local safety and building codes Contact the gas supplier for a material safety data sheet MSDS containing detailed information on the potential hazards associated...

Page 46: ... the storage room should be well ventilated and dry Ensure that the ventilation is adequate to prevent the formation of dangerous accumulations of gas This is particularly important in small or confined areas Do not store cylinders near elevators gangways or in locations where heavy moving objects may strike or fall against them Use and store cylinders away from exits and exit routes Locate cylind...

Page 47: ...ne before turning the exhaust vent off Hazardous Chemicals Warnings Before using any chemicals or solvents with the instrument the customer should be thoroughly familiar with all hazards and safety handling practices Observe the manufacturer s recommendations for use storage and disposal These recommendations are normally supplied in the material safety data sheets MSDS supplied with the solvents ...

Page 48: ...issement certains produits chimiques utilisés avec cet instrument peuvent être dangereux ou le devenir une fois l analyse terminée Le responsable par exemple le responsable du laboratoire doit prendre les précautions qui s imposent afin de veiller à ce que les opérateurs de l instrument et l espace environnant ne soient pas exposés à des niveaux dangereux de substances toxiques chimiques et biolog...

Page 49: ... chemical solutions always work in a fume hood that is suitable for the chemicals you are using Conduct sample preparation away from the instrument to minimize corrosion and contamination Clean up spills immediately using the appropriate equipment and supplies such as spill cleanup kits Do not put open containers of solvent near the instrument Give careful attention to the hazards associated with ...

Page 50: ...nce 6 contains general information on sample preparation procedures as well as an appendix on laboratory safety Reference 7 contains information on laboratory safety and sample preparation methods prescribed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Reference 8 contains information on microwave sample preparation which is not covered in this section Solid samples may be put into sol...

Page 51: ...is compatible with the solvent e g tubing sample cups storage and waste containers etc Is the solvent toxic Avoid solvents known to be health hazards such as benzene or methyl isobutyl ketone MIBK Some solvents such as the halogenated hydrocarbons generate toxic gases when heated Consult the data sheets provided by the manufacturer for information on health hazards see Reference 5 on page 55 Disso...

Page 52: ...ful oxidizing agent It presents severe fire and explosion hazards Use hoods ducts and other devices for removing vapors specifically designed to accommodate this kind of fume There is a severe explosion hazard if a normal hood is used or if the hood is not properly used and maintained Use goggles and face shields Wear protective clothing and polyvinyl chloride gloves Do not use rubber gloves Addit...

Page 53: ...hazards and precautions outlined in References 1 2 9 10 and 11 on page 55 Performing Digestions When carrying out sample digestions Always work in a hood suitable for the type s of chemicals you are using Add very small quantities of the acid dropwise while observing the magnitude of the reaction Apply heat to a digestion solution slowly in case a further vigorous reaction is initiated Before usin...

Page 54: ...lving a sample by reacting with a fusion flux mixture is generally chosen when other techniques for sample dissolution fail The fusion flux mixture should be carefully selected Knowledge of fusion flux mixture crucible compatibility is essential Heating the sample flux mixture may initiate a vigorous or explosive reaction When using high pressure digestion vessels consult the manufacturer s instru...

Page 55: ... return instrumentation and or associated materials to PerkinElmer for repair maintenance warranty or trade in purposes are advised that all returned goods must be certified as clean and free from contamination The customer s responsible body is required to follow the Equipment Decontamination Procedure and complete the Certificate of Decontamination These documents are available on the PerkinElme...

Page 56: ...located in the U S call toll free at 1 800 762 4000 or 1 203 925 4602 8 30 a m 7 p m EST and speak to Customer Support In Canada call toll free 800 561 4646 and speak to Customer Support If you are located outside of the United States or Canada please call your local PerkinElmer sales office for more information Cleaning the Instrument Exterior surfaces may be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened wi...

Page 57: ... FRG Product Information Sheets UK 6 Horwitz W ed Official Methods of Analysis 18th ed Association of Official Analytical Chemists Inc Arlington VA USA 2010 7 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater 17th ed American Public Health Association et al USA 2009 8 Kingston H M and Jassie L B eds Introduction to Microwave Sample Preparation American Chemical Society USA 1988 9 Brethe...

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Page 61: ...xhaust Vent Requirements Laboratory Space Requirements Cooling Water Requirements Electrical Requirements Pneumatic Requirements Environmental Conditions The laboratory in which the Avio 500 Spectrometer system is located must meet the following conditions Locate the instrument in an area free of corrosive fumes and excessive vibration The instrument will operate with a laboratory temperature betw...

Page 62: ...5 cm 18 in between all sides of the instrument and lab walls will facilitate access If the chiller is located under the instrument table it must not make contact with any part of the table due to vibration Altitude in the range 400 to 2 000 m 1 312 to 6 562 feet The Avio 500 has been designed for indoor use Do not use the instrument in an area where explosion hazards may exist Pollution Degree Thi...

Page 63: ...ry to provide sufficient exhaust volume Alternatively smooth stainless steel tubing may be used instead of flexible stainless steel tubing where flexibility is not required to reduce system friction loss or drag A length of smooth stainless steel ducting has 20 30 less friction loss than a comparable length of flexible ducting When smooth stainless steel tubing is used elbows must be used to turn ...

Page 64: ...duct diameter An elbow entrance into the blower inlet causes a loss in efficiency Provide make up air in the same quantity as is exhausted by the system An airtight lab will cause an efficiency loss in the exhaust system Ensure that the system is drawing properly by releasing smoke into the mouth of the vent A synthetic smoke can be generated by placing open bottles of hydrochloric acid and ammoni...

Page 65: ...ace exhaust hose over the instrument exhaust connector 2 Secure the hose clamp around the exhaust hose Figure 2 1 Location of the Torch Compartment Chimney and Vent Item Description 1 Top of Instrument 2 Hose Clamp 3 Exhaust Hose 2 3 1 ...

Page 66: ...he instrument The instrument 163 kg 359 lb or 203 kg 447 lbs with the shipping container The Avio 500 may be placed on a bench PerkinElmer has a bench for the Avio 500 Part No N8142011 The instrument must be placed under the exhaust vent for the torch compartment and near the electrical water and gas supply points The instrument is supplied with a power cord 2 5 m 99 in long and the following hose...

Page 67: ...65 Laboratory Space Requirements Figure 2 2 Outside Dimensions of the Avio 500 Instrument Item Description 1 Height 87 cm 34 4 in 2 Depth 84 cm 33 1 in 3 Length 76 cm 29 9 in 1 2 3 ...

Page 68: ...nobstructed The power is 2200 watts It requires a minimum of 45 7 cm 18 in on all sides for adequate ventilation The coolant hoses restrict the distance that the chiller can be placed away from the instrument hose length 3 6 meters or approximately 12 feet Part Number Description Length N0810500 Avio 500 Power Cable Assembly 2 4 M 8 Ft 09290332 Ethernet Cable Instrument to Computer 4 57M 15 Ft 092...

Page 69: ...onger hose distance is required for the chiller location it may be necessary to increase the hose inner diameter to accommodate the specification of no greater than 15 psig at the instrument water outlet The hose inner diameter should also be sized large enough to accommodate the specification of 45 to 80 psig at the water inlet The hose also needs to be insulated sufficiently to maintain a temper...

Page 70: ...quirements Avio 500 The Avio 500 ICP OES is equipped with an IEC 309 250 V 16 20 A 2 pole plus protective earth plug Hubbell Part No C320P6SVL PerkinElmer Part No 09997530 that inserts into a receptacle Walther Part No 410306 PerkinElmer Part No 09290304 Alternative surface mount receptacle Walther Part No 111306 PerkinElmer Part No 09290305 Both receptacles are shipped with the instrument Groundi...

Page 71: ...mputer printer and any accessories to the same phase of the line power supply and the same protective earth Computer and Printer Refer to the guides supplied with your computer and printer for electrical requirements The computer and printer must share a common earth ground with the Avio 500 PolyScience Chiller The Avio 500 ICP OES requires a recirculating cooling system chiller to dissipate heat ...

Page 72: ...ulations Move or store gas cylinders only in a vertical position with the valve cap in place Locate gas cylinders away from heat or ignition sources including heat lamps Cylinders have a pressure relief device that will release the contents of the cylinder if the temperature exceeds 52 C 125 F When storing cylinders external to a building the cylinders should be stored so that they are protected a...

Page 73: ...kinElmer Customer Support Engineer or the customer s own PerkinElmer trained maintenance personnel Water lines should be located away from electrical connections Condensation and possible leaks may create an unsafe situation if in proximity to electrical connections The above suggestions do not supersede the safety standards outlined by OSHA or other local state and or country safety organizations...

Page 74: ...ing and consequently can be stored for extended periods without loss The available argon pressure should be between 550 and 825 kPa 80 120 psig Liquid argon and nitrogen may be purchased from your gas supplier The Avio 500spectrometer includes the hoses necessary for connecting the argon and nitrogen to the instrument 0 25 inch Swagelok connection For the Avio 500 typical argon consumption would b...

Page 75: ...bly mounts on the lab wall In humid environments this may not be adequate to ensure that the compressed air is dry Additional filters or condensers may be a necessary part of the air supply system Drain Vessels A drain vessel Part No 09904991 and end cap Part No N0690271 are supplied with the Avio 500 systems The vessel is made of plastic and is used to gather the effluent from the ICP torch The d...

Page 76: ...74 Preparing Your Laboratory ...

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Page 80: ...sma Optical Emission Spectrometer ICP OES It includes the following sections Avio 500 describes the instrument key instrument features and different plasma viewing configurations The next section Major Components introduces you to the different modules of the instrument and is followed by sections on the Spectrometer RF Generator Sample Compartment and Sample Introduction System ...

Page 81: ...m Features of the Avio 500 includes measurement of spectral background at the same time as the analyte line advanced 40 MHz free running solid state RF generator easy access to sample compartment and torch assembly Syngistix ICP software based on the familiar Microsoft Windows menus and graphics with easy to use graphics and familiar pull down menus Plasma Viewing Configurations The Dual View DV i...

Page 82: ...m Description Figure 3 2 Transfer optics on the Dual View instrument shown in Axial viewing mode Item Description Item Description 1 Torch 4 5 Toroidal Mirrors 2 Plasma 6 Entrance Slit 3 Flat Mirror 1 3 4 5 6 2 ...

Page 83: ...81 Avio 500 Figure 3 3 Transfer optics on the Dual View instrument shown in Radial view ing mode Item Description Item Description 1 Torch 3 4 Toroidal Mirrors 2 Plasma 5 Entrance Slit 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 84: ...ber are located outside of the instrument for easy accessibility and to avoid being heated by the RF generator The entire sample introduction system is adjustable from outside the torch box while the RF generator is running The torch pneumatics includes a mass flow based nebulizer gas a closed loop pressure restrictor based AUX and plasma gases Features of the Avio 500 include improved analytical ...

Page 85: ...e Torch Module which can be easily removed in order to replace the torch The following figure shows the major components of the Avio 500 Figure 3 4 Major components of the Avio 500 instrument Item Description Item Description 1 Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module inside 3 Viewing Window 2 Peristaltic Pump 4 Spectrometer 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 86: ... a solid state imaging device It provides simultaneous detection with simultaneous background measurement The detector was designed to provide high UV quantum efficiency wide photometric dynamic range random access data readout subarrays are addressed individually and data is read out sequentially using CCD Charge Coupled Device transfer techniques low noise characteristics including low dark curr...

Page 87: ...k current noise The cooling system uses a solid state thermoelectric cooler with a water cooled copper heat sink A temperature sensor on the detector monitors the temperature of the detector to make sure it is properly cooled To detect any water leaks there is a float sensor If the sensor detects that water is collecting the cooling water is turned off and the spectrometer automatically shuts down...

Page 88: ...wavelength in the form of photons It is displayed in terms of wavelength and intensity which are converted to sample concentration The RF generator provides a power output of 1000 to 1500 watts The power output levels are computer controlled and may be adjusted in one watt steps for different sample matrices The RF generator is designed with RF Power Control RFPC using a power control loop which m...

Page 89: ...RF Power Control RFPC Item Description Item Description 1 AC Power Input 5 Control Feedback Signal 2 40 MHz RF Power Generator 6 Power Measurement Signal 3 RF Power to Plasma Induction Plates 7 RF Power Control Loop 4 Plasma 8 Microprocessor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 90: ... visible and accessible even during operation The spray chamber nebulizer injector and torch can all be accessed underneath the torch compartment without opening the door The torch compartment door has a window so that the operator can safely view the plasma and safety interlocks that shut down the plasma if the door is opened during operation The torch compartment has extensive shielding to preve...

Page 91: ...his rugged combination provides the best results for a variety of elements and sample types Nebulizers PerkinElmer offers these nebulizers for a wide variety of applications Description Part No Uses Advantages GemTip Cross Flow Nebulizer end cap N0780546 Good general purpose nebulizer for the analysis of strong mineral acids including HF and samples with less than 5 dissolved solids Uses GemTips m...

Page 92: ...may also be operated with externally pumped sample provided that the sample flow is not significantly below the natural aspiration rate MEINHARD Type K1 N0777707 Low Ar Flow nebulizer for routine aqueous samples MEINHARD Type K3 N0681574 Low Ar Flow nebulizer and high sample uptake rate for organic samples U 6000AT Ultrasonic Nebulizer N0691709 115 V N0691710 230 V For samples with low analyte and...

Page 93: ...91 Sample Introduction System Figure 3 6 GemTip Cross Flow nebulizer and end cap N0780546 also shown in cross sectional view ...

Page 94: ...92 System Description Figure 3 7 GemCone nebulizer and end cap N0680504 also shown in cross sectional view ...

Page 95: ...er mode is a feature for extending the life span of pump tubing Autosampler PerkinElmer offers autosamplers for automated sample handling These autosamplers consist of a sample table a sample tray and a motorized sampling arm with an attached probe Different sample trays are available for each Note The MEINHARD nebulizer will aspirate liquid sample naturally The nebulizer may also be operated with...

Page 96: ...to the oscillator Torch must be installed Shear gas must be connected Emergency Plasma Off switch on front of instrument must be released Initialization Steps The Main Instrument switch is used to turn on the spectrometer and is normally left on When the instrument is switched on from an off position and the software is launched the system will need to go through a initialization procedure which m...

Page 97: ...controller in 0 01 L min increments Pump rate By specifying the desired flow rate adjustable in 0 1 mL min increments and the tubing diameter the software calculates the pump speed Nitrogen purge rate A high or normal flow rate can be specified Dark current measurement A shutter under software control can be closed to block light from the plasma from reaching the detector in order to measure dark ...

Page 98: ...ists of the transfer optics input module and UV module and a VIS module Transfer Optics The torch emission is directed to the entrance slit by the transfer optics A computer controlled toroidal mirror can be rotated both vertically and horizontally This computer controlled movement allows the user to adjust the viewing height and the viewing position For more information on the transfer optics see...

Page 99: ...of the steps This produces multiple overlapping diffraction orders with very good efficiency in each of the orders By contrast non echelle based spectrometers use an echellette grating which has a high ruling density The echelle grating is optimized through the blaze angle to have a maximum efficiency in one of its lower orders Figure 3 9 Echelle grating a and Echellette grating b Another advantag...

Page 100: ...ing of data points at different wavelengths UV Module The UV module consists of a cross disperser a camera sphere a fold flat mirror a field flattener and the detector module On the Avio 500 the overlapping orders from the echelle grating are sent to a Schmidt cross disperser Schmidt Cross Disperser The Schmidt Cross Disperser serves three purposes in the optical system First the Schmidt cross dis...

Page 101: ...ector Second the front surface of the Schmidt Cross Disperser is a coarse grating with a ruling density of 374 lines mm This separates or cross disperses the overlapping orders into the two dimensional echelle pattern or echellogram see the following figure By using a grating instead of a prism for the cross disperser optical throughput in the UV is enhanced Figure 3 11 Schematic representation of...

Page 102: ...he overlapping orders from the echelle grating are passed through the opening in the Schmidt Cross Disperser to the visible prism This prism separates the overlapping orders into discrete orders A two dimensional pattern or echellogram is produced A compound lens directs the beam onto the solid state detector for the visible range Segmented Array Charge Coupled Device Detector SCD The detector is ...

Page 103: ...locations that correspond to the locations of the desired emission lines generated by the echelle spectrometer The figure below shows a representation of the echelle pattern on the detector The diffraction orders are positioned along the x axis and the emission lines are positioned along the y axis The emission lines are detected by means of their location on the chip ...

Page 104: ...ximately 100 m in height The height of the pixels varies based on its position on the detector and the width of the echelle order at that position The emission line for the analyte of interest falls on the subarray along with the spectral Item Description Item Description 1 Wavelength Within the Order 6 High 2 High 7 Low 3 Low 8 Low 4 Order Numbers 9 High 5 Wavelength 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 105: ...excessive charge from blooming onto any other subarray Next to each subarray are the output electronics and the interface logic Since the output electronics are next to the output register the capacitance is extremely small and thus the readout noise is very low 13 electrons RMS Since each subarray has its own interface logic it can be addressed and read out individually All the address lines outp...

Page 106: ...o accumulate in the storage register When the integration is complete the charge in the storage register is transferred into the output register by a change in the electrical potential The charge in the output register is serially moved to the output electronics where it is amplified and sent to the signal processing electronics Figure 3 15 Storage of photoelectrons during integration 3 Output Reg...

Page 107: ...to push the switch again to release it This switch shuts off the plasma in an emergency by disconnecting the main voltage circuitry in the RF generator To restart you must release the switch by pressing the switch again Reset the RF generator using the software Reset button This reset can be found by opening Diagnostics in the Syngistix for ICP software going to plasma tab and selecting the Advanc...

Page 108: ... Power cable attached to instrument Instrument to 200 240 VAC 16 amp IEC 309 connector outlet Ethernet connection on left side of instrument as viewed from the front of the instrument Ethernet cable Part No 09290332 Instrument to computer Gas Connections N2 Supply Nitrogen hose Part No N0690275 Nitrogen inlet to nitrogen supply Shear Gas Supply Air hose Part No N0770348 included with Air Dryer Fil...

Page 109: ...ater Supplies Cooling Water Connections On the right side or the generator side of instrument H2O IN Red Tie Wrap Tubing Part No N0770341 Chiller or cooling water supply H2O OUT White Tie Wrap Tubing Part No N0770342 Chiller or cooling water return ...

Page 110: ...trument Item Description Item Description 1 Avio 500 7 N2 Supply 2 Customer Interface 8 Instrument to 200 230 Single Phase with 20 AMP IEC309 2 3 Instrument Coolant Out 9 Chiller 4 Instrument Coolant In 10 Chiller Outlet 5 Ar Supply 11 Chiller Inlet 6 Shear Gas Supply 1 9 3 4 8 10 11 7 6 5 2 ...

Page 111: ...109 Connections to Electrical Gas and Cooling Water Supplies Figure 3 18 Ethernet connections Item Description 1 Customer Interface 2 Ethernet 2 1 ...

Page 112: ...alysis and can be turned off automatically after an analysis Safety Interlocks System checks water flow shear gas flow argon pressures emergency plasma off switch torch compartment door interlocks torch installed and plasma stability The status of these interlocks is constantly monitored and text information is displayed on the computer screen If any interlock is interrupted the plasma is shut dow...

Page 113: ...n low level determinations Spray Chamber Scott type designed to minimize pulsations from the peristaltic pump and constructed of Ryton for complete corrosion resistance to most acids including HF and all organic solvents normally used in ICP analyses Nebulizer Cross flow design with chemically resistant GemTips manufactured from corrosion resistant sapphire tips in a PEEK body material The system ...

Page 114: ...with the polychromator Plasma Viewing The viewing position can be optimized by the software with all configurations Shutter and Mercury Recalibration System The computer controlled motor operated shutter automatically opens and closes for each sample By closing the shutter between each sample the first transfer mirror is protected from long exposures to the intense UV radiation of the plasma thus ...

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Page 117: ...is provided for your reference should you need information on moving the system or reinstalling accessories In conjunction with this material be sure to consult the Safety Practices on page 31 and Preparing Your Laboratory on page 59 The following sections are included in this chapter Installation Summary Moving the Instrument Connecting the Gases and Cooling Water Connecting the System Components...

Page 118: ...System Components Installing the Quick Change Torch Module Installing the Torch Module Installing and Setting Up the Autosampler Setting Up the Printer Instrument Start up Automatically Aligning the Torch Viewing Position Setting up the Computer and Printer To install the ICP software computer and printer refer to Syngistix Software Installation Guide on Syngistix Document Pack CD ...

Page 119: ...on Make sure that the new location complies with the laboratory requirements see Preparing Your Laboratory on page 59 At the new location reconnect the torch module the chiller any accessories gas and water lines the computer and the printer see the procedures later in this chapter Caution Attention If moving the Avio 500 will subject the instrument to any freezing temperatures you must contact a ...

Page 120: ...k for leaks with all the connections made Connect the gases to the instrument as described in the following procedures Connecting the Nitrogen Supply 1 Connect the instrument to the nitrogen supply using the nitrogen hose Part No N0690275 uses 1 4 in Swagelok fitting using a 1 4 in space collar Part No 09920584 on both ends of the tubing Refer to the following figure 2 Set the nitrogen supply regu...

Page 121: ... Figure 4 1 Pneumatic water shear gas and cooling connections Item Description Item Description 1 Ar Supply 4 Out water Hose with White Tie Wrap 2 Air N2 Shear Gas Supply 5 Cooling Water 3 N2 Supply 6 In water Hose with Red Tie Wrap 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 122: ... 25 bar or 80 120 psig The shear gas used is typically compressed air however nitrogen may also be used The shear gas must be clean and dry so the instrument includes an air dryer filter assembly Part No N0775325 and is included in the Installation kit Part No N0770432 For more information on the requirements for the shear gas supply refer to Pneumatic Requirements in the Preparing Your Laboratory...

Page 123: ...r flow is in the proper direction as indicated by arrows on top of the filters 3 Locate the air hose Part No N0770348 uses 1 4 in Swagelok fittings at each end that is shipped with the instrument in the hose kit Connect the air hose from the AIR OUT fitting on the Air Dryer Filter using a 1 4 in space collar at both ends Connecting the PolyScience Chiller The PolyScience WhisperCoolTM Chiller must...

Page 124: ... INLET fitting The instrument water outputs have a fitting and tubing to connect them to the return or drain Use 3 8 in space collars Part No 09920584 at the instrument The following figure shows the water supply connections at the instrument 2 Locate the instrument Input coolant line Part No N0770341 uses 3 8 in Swagelok fittings and connect to the chiller OUTLET fitting Use 3 8 in space collars ...

Page 125: ...le Part No N0770175 to the instrument see the next two figures and follow these steps 1 Attach the plug end of the remote cable to the external chiller 2 Take the other end of the cable and locate the Customer Interface connections on the left side of the instrument as viewed from the front of the instrument 3 Attach the red wire to the position 5 of the External Customer Interface connections 4 A...

Page 126: ...ment Item Description Item Description 1 Avio 500 5 Instrument to 200 230 Single Phase with 20 AMP IEC309 2 2 Remote Cable Part No N0770175 to Ethernet Connection 6 Chiller 3 Instrument Coolant Out 7 Chiller Outlet 4 Instrument Coolant In 8 Chiller Inlet 1 6 3 4 5 7 8 2 ...

Page 127: ...125 Connecting the Gases and Cooling Water Figure 4 3 Ethernet Connections Item Description 1 Customer Interface 2 Connections at the 5 and 7 Position 2 1 ...

Page 128: ... and the instrument is still ignited the chiller will remain on If the instrument is not ignited in Sleep or Standby mode the chiller will turn itself off Filling the PolyScience Chiller Use the following procedure to fill the chiller 1 Turn the filler cap counter clockwise and lift the cap off 2 Fill the reservoir with the coolant fluid with inhibitor Part No N0776200 The chiller reservoir has a ...

Page 129: ...e following before starting up the PolyScience WhisperCoolTM Chiller All plumbing connections are tight The chiller reservoir is full The chiller power cord is plugged in 1 Turn the On Off switch to the On position The refrigeration system and the recirculation pump will start Item Description 1 Reservoir Plug Detail 1 ...

Page 130: ...309 series receptacle see Section 2 Electrical Requirements Connect the computer and printer to electrical power as described in the guides provided with these items Electrical Hazard To prevent potential injury to yourself and damage to the instrument switch OFF all instruments in the system and disconnect them from the line power supply before you perform the procedures described below Danger él...

Page 131: ... accessories connected to the instrument connector do not exceed Vmax 30 V AC Imax 0 5 A AC Vmax 30 V DC Imax 2 A DC Risque d endommagement de l instrument Assurez vous que les signaux provenant des accessoires connectés au connecteur de l appareil ne dépassent pas Vmax 30 V AC Imax 0 5 A AC Vmax 30 V DC Imax 2 A DC ...

Page 132: ...escription Item Description 1 Avio 500 5 Connection from Computer to Printer 2 Autosampler 6 Connection from Computer to Autosampler 3 Computer 7 Connection from Computer to USB Ethernet 4 Printer 8 Connection from Autosampler to Customer Interface 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 ...

Page 133: ... software you need to attach the USB cable Part No 09290798 from the USB connection located on the lower left side of the instrument to the USB connection on your computer Figure 4 6 Installing USB cable for the PlasmaCam Item Description 1 Lower left side of the instrument 2 Ethernet Connection 3 USB cable connected to USB port 3 2 1 ...

Page 134: ...Before installing the Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module in the sample compartment check that the plasma induction plates is in place see Figure 4 8 on page 136 While doing this procedure refer to the following two figures Caution Attention Only use PerkinElmer Flat Plate Torch GlasswareTM Using any other glassware will damage the torch Utiliser uniquement PerkinElmer Plate Flat Torch GlasswareT...

Page 135: ...ange Adjustable Torch Module Figure 4 7 Replacing the torch Item Description Item Description 1 Torch Glass Part No N0790131 6 Spacer Part No N0791125 2 Torch Cutout 7 O Ring Color Code Blue Part No N0791334 1 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 9 10 ...

Page 136: ...ing Part No 09902223 After removing the torch the lower O ring may move out of position Make sure to push the lower O ring all the way down on the ledge it rests on before you return the torch glassware If the O ring is not in the proper location leaks will occur 10 Index Mark on Torch Holder Item Description Item Description ...

Page 137: ...135 Installing the Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module 1 2 10 8 9 3 4 7 6 5 ...

Page 138: ...7 6 O Ring Part No 09902207 2 Injector 2mm Alumina Part No N0791183 7 Cyclonic Injector Adapter Part No N0790143 3 O Ring Color Coded Blue Part No N0791333 8 Scott Injector Adapter Part No N0790143 4 Lock Collar Part No N0791163 9 O Ring Part No 09926070 5 Washer Part No N0776014 10 O Ring Part No 09200518 ...

Page 139: ...nsert the o ring and then the PEEK sleeve spacer into it Ensure that the hole on the PEEK sleeve lines up with the top hole on the torch cassette body Figure 4 9 O Rings and Torch Cassette Body 3 Fully insert the PEEK sleeve into the torch body cassette Item Description 1 O Ring in Torch Cassette body 2 Hole in PEEK Sleeve 1 2 ...

Page 140: ...y Figure 4 10 PEEK Sleeve Inserted in the Torch Cassette Body 5 Make sure that the PEEK sleeve is sitting lower in the torch body This will allow room for the additional pieces to be installed see the following figure 6 Install the remaining pieces on the PEEK sleeve spacer o ring PTFE washer knurled nut and torch glassware Fully seat the torch glassware and align the etched rectangle with the ali...

Page 141: ... the top of the PEEK sleeve There is not enough room for additional pieces to be installed and even if all pieces are forced together the torch glassware will not be air tight and the plasma will not ignite or will be unstable 2 Correct positioning of the top of the PEEK sleeve There is enough room for additional pieces to be installed 3 Alignment mark 1 2 3 3 ...

Page 142: ...gure 4 12 Injector Visible Through Torch When installing the Torch Module in the next steps do so carefully so you will avoid breaking the torch and risking possible injury Avertissement Lors de l installation du module de la flamme dans les prochaines étapes faire avec soin afin que vous éviter de casser la torche et un risque de blessure possible Item Description 1 Torch 2 Injector 3 Alignment L...

Page 143: ...njector In Place 10 Insert the torch cassette into the instrument Note Once the knurled nut is tightened the torch glassware should be tight It should not be possible to twist it easily If it is not tight o ring 5 in Figure 4 7 on page 133 is probably not fully seated in the torch body Item Description 1 Pin in Groove 2 Pin rotated to right no longer visible Injector locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 144: ... up the black line on the torch cassette body with the pin on the instrument Figure 4 14 Lining up the black line with the locking pin Item Description 1 Sample Compartment 2 Black Locking Pin 3 Black Line for Alignment 1 2 3 ...

Page 145: ...table Torch Module 12 From the bottom of the sample compartment carefully insert the torch cassette Figure 4 15 Inserting the torch Item Description Item Description 1 Torch Compartment 3 Plasma induction plates 2 Torch 4 Injector 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 146: ... inserted Figure 4 16 Inserting the torch Caution Attention Wear gloves when you handle the torch glassware Portez des gants lorsque vous manipulez la verrerie de la torche Item Description 1 Torch Compartment Torch Not Installed 4 Plasma induction plates 2 Torch Compartment Torch Installed 5 Injector 3 Torch 1 2 3 3 5 4 ...

Page 147: ... Adjustable Torch Module 14 As you push the torch into position make sure that the slot on the torch is facing the radial purge window Figure 4 17 Location of slot on torch Item Description 1 Torch 2 Slot 3 Radial purge window 1 2 3 ...

Page 148: ...o back to the sample compartment and push in the black locking pin This will lock the torch cassette into position Figure 4 18 Location of locking nut 16 Make sure that the ignitor contact is touching the torch Item Description 1 Sample compartment 2 Black locking pin 1 2 ...

Page 149: ... Adjustable Torch Module Figure 4 19 Installing the torch into the sample compartment Item Description Item Description 1 Inside of the Torch Compartment 6 Ignitor Contact 2 Plastic Air Vent Tube 7 Ignitor Cable 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 150: ...tach the Scott chamber clip assembly to the bottom of the injector adapter 2 Find the shelf on the injector Figure 4 20 Location of Shelf on Injector 3 Axial Flat Optic 8 Plasma Gas Connection 4 Radial Purge Window 9 Aux Gas Connection 5 Torch 10 Shear Gas Connection Item Description Item Description ...

Page 151: ...elf located on the Scott spray chamber clip assembly Figure 4 21 Location of Shelf on Scott Spray Chamber Clip Assembly 4 Add the Scott spray chamber clip to the injector 5 Make sure that the Scott spray chamber clip rests securely on the injector shelf ...

Page 152: ...150 Installation Figure 4 22 Scott Spray Chamber Clip Assembly in Place ...

Page 153: ...sembly handle open insert the bottom of the injector adapter into the opening of the Scott spray chamber Figure 4 23 Scott Spray Chamber Clip Assembly Open Item Description 1 Scott Spray Chamber in Place 2 Scott Spray Chamber Assembly open 3 Opening in Scott Spray Chamber 1 2 3 ...

Page 154: ...8 Before attaching the drain tubing to the spray chamber drain check that it is in good condition and replace if necessary 9 Before connecting the sample capillary tubing to the nebulizer sample inlet check that the sample capillary tubing is in good condition Replace the tubing if necessary Item Description 1 Scott Spray Chamber in Place 2 Scott Spray Chamber Assembly closed 1 2 ...

Page 155: ...Installed Connecting the Nebulizer NEB Tubing To connect the nebulizer NEB tubing follow these steps and refer to the next figure 1 Connect the end of the nebulizer NEB argon tubing to the nebulizer end cap and the other end to the quick disconnect by pushing the male quick connect fitting into the quick disconnect ...

Page 156: ...gure 4 26 Nebulizer connections 3 For more detailed instructions on connecting the tubing see Table 5 7 on page 285 4 Connect the drain tubing to the spray chamber For instructions on connecting tubing to the peristaltic pump see the Peristaltic Pump on page 285 Item Description Item Description 1 Sample compartment 3 Neb tubing 2 Nebulizer end cap 4 Quick Connect 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 157: ...ilzer assembly to cyclonic spray chamber See Concentric Glass Nebulizer on page 276 Handle the cyclonic spray chamber carefully to avoid breaking the glassware and possible injury Avertissement Manipuler avec soin la chambre de nébulisation cyclonique pour éviter de casser la verrerie et des blessures Warning ...

Page 158: ... spray chamber and with the other hand holding the clip attach the clip to the bottom of the injector adapter and the top of the spray chamber See the following figure Figure 4 27 Installing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber Item Description 1 Injector 2 Clip 3 Cyclonic Spray Chamber 1 2 3 ...

Page 159: ...talled around the neck of the nebulizer See the following figure The white spacer puts the nebulizer in a position for good intensity and precision Slight adjustment from this position might provide even better performance Figure 4 28 Cyclonic Spray Chamber in Place Item Description 1 Cyclonic Spray Chamber 2 White Spacer 3 Nebulizer 1 2 3 ...

Page 160: ...lled the torch and spray chamber you will need to set the torch position to get optimal performance 1 Open the latch by pulling the latch out to the left Note In most cases the optimal position is 3 For more information on Setting Instrument Parameters see page 182 ...

Page 161: ...e or negative value In the following figure the inner adjustment plate needs to be raised until the horizontal black line is just below the 3 to reach the optimal desired position Figure 4 29 Setting the Position Item Description 1 Latch Open 2 Black Line Beneath 3 3 Inner Adjustment Plate 1 2 3 ...

Page 162: ...n towards the right Figure 4 30 Locking Into Position Installing The Autosampler The instrument can be used with the PerkinElmer S10 Autosamplers The following procedures describe the electrical connections necessary to install the PerkinElmer autosamplers Item Description 1 Latch Closed 2 Locking Pin 3 Inner Adjustment Plate in Place 1 3 2 ...

Page 163: ... Guide Part No 09931133 for detailed information on installing the autosampler To connect the S10 Autosampler follow this procedure 1 Locate the connectors on the underside of the autosampler as shown in following figure Figure 4 31 Electrical connectors and switches located on the underside of the autosampler Item Designation Function 1 Power Power input socket for 12 V supply from plug in power ...

Page 164: ... 32 Electrical connection for the S10 autosampler to the Avio 500 Item Description Item Description 1 Avio 500 5 Connection from Computer to Printer 2 Detail of of Underside of the S10 Autosampler Connections 6 Connection from Computer to Autosampler 3 Computer 7 Connection from Computer to USB Ethernet 4 Printer 8 Connection from Autosampler to Customer Interface 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 ...

Page 165: ...a wide range input of 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Plug the power cord into the power supply then plug the other end of the power cord into the power source 5 Connect the spectrometer and other components in the system to the line power supply 6 Switch on all components of the system following the routine in the manual for your spectrometer Note To avoid problems of interference caused by earth loops alwa...

Page 166: ... to the autosampler if you need to manually move the tower Attention Lorsque vous correspondez à la sonde de prélèvement prendre soin de ne pas appuyer avec force dans une direction quelconque sur le bras de l échantillonneur automatique car cela peut endommager le bras La sonde de prélèvement est un ensemble complet Ne pas essayer de prendre la sonde à part comme cela l endommager et le réassembl...

Page 167: ...e probe guide then position the O ring on the probe to set this position as shown in the following figure This is not the final position for the sampling probe The probe can be adjusted when the rinsing port has been set up See the following procedure Adjusting the Sampling Probe Height on page 167 Note The standard sampling probe is a PTFE lined epoxy polymer tube This polymer is resistant to the...

Page 168: ...166 Installation Figure 4 33 Inserting the sampling probe Item Description 1 Sample Tube 5 Holder 2 O Ring 6 About 20 mm 3 Sampling Probe 7 Tower 4 Sampling Probe Guide 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 ...

Page 169: ... selections 4 If the sample probe is suspended over the rinse position select the Instrument tab Load Tray to lower the probe If the sample probe is not at the rinse position select the Instrument tab Go To Wash to move it there 5 Carefully push the sampling probe down until it bottoms in the rinsing port Then pull the sampling probe up by about 15mm as shown in the following figure Use the O ring...

Page 170: ...nserting the sampling probe This completes installation of the sampling probe For detailed information on adjusting the sample probe height and connecting the sample tube between the sample probe and the spectrometer s sample input system see the S10 Autosamplers User s Guide Part No 09931133 Item Description 1 Sampling Probe 2 Rinsing Probe 1 2 ...

Page 171: ...rument tab Plasma Control and ignite the plasma Allow the torch to warm up for half an hour before you start the alignment 6 Prepare a solution containing 1 ppm manganese 7 In the Instrument tab Spectrometer Control The Spectrometer Control window appears 8 Select Axial or Radial We recommend that you first do the alignment in one viewing mode then select the other viewing mode and repeat the proc...

Page 172: ... in incremental steps In the Results window a report is generated that gives the intensities found at each position The system changes the Torch Viewing Position to the position that gives the highest intensity In the Spectrometer Control window the software resets the coordinates so that the 0 and 15 position is at the location of highest intensity 14 Click on Align Switching On the System 1 Swit...

Page 173: ...rn on the gases and water chiller Then use the Main Instrument switch to turn on the spectrometer Once the plasma has been ignited you should wait one half hour for the system to stabilize before running samples The spectrometer initialization is completed when the spectrometer sends a system ready message to the computer Note It is recommended to leave the main power switch to the instrument is i...

Page 174: ...lick on Autosampler and make sure that the software is configured for the autosamper tray you are using 5 In the Tools menu click on Plasma Control and ignite the plasma Allow the torch to warm up for half an hour before you start the alignment 6 Prepare a solution containing 1 ppm manganese 7 In the Tools menu click on Spectrometer Control The Spectrometer Control window appears 8 Select Axial or...

Page 175: ...tem adjusts the lateral viewing position only When using axial viewing the system adjusts both coordinates The system will determine the intensity at the selected wavelength while adjusting the viewing position in incremental steps In the Results window a report is generated that gives the intensities found at each position The system changes the Torch Viewing Position to the position that gives t...

Page 176: ...ibration is performed in the following steps UV channel calibration VIS channel calibration Solutions you ll need for wavelength calibration include Wave Cal Solution Part No N0582152 available through PerkinElmer which contains 100 mg L of P K S and 20 mg L of As La Li Mn Mo Ni Sc Na VIS Wavecal mix Part No N9302946 available through PerkinElmer which contains 1 mg mL Ba Ca and 10 mg L of La Li M...

Page 177: ...d make sure all peaks can be seen in the Spectra Display window If these specifications are still not met a complete optical alignment may be required Contact a PerkinElmer Service Representative To perform VIS channel wavelength calibration 1 Aspirate VIS Wavecal mix Part No N9302946 2 Select VIS then click on Wavelength Calibration in the Spectrometer Control window The VIS calibration may take ...

Page 178: ...tings are general recommendations For more information on the parameters refer to the Software Guide on the software CD The following parameters are set in the method We recommend you use Auto integration with the following settings Read Parameters Time Auto Min 2 sec Max 10 sec A Max time of 50 seconds may be required for detection limit work Make sure that the read delay wash time and rinse time...

Page 179: ... standardization Instrument Settings for Aqueous Solutions For Cross Flow Nebulizers Aqueous Nebulizer Flow 0 6 L min RF power 1500 watts Auxiliary Flow 0 2 L min Plasma Flow 8 L min Sample Flow Rate 1 5 to 2 5 mL min Equilibration Time 8 sec Torch Position 3 For Meinhard Nebulizers Aqueous Nebulizer Flow 0 7 L min RF power 1500 watts Auxiliary Flow 0 2 L min Plasma Flow 8 L min Sample Flow Rate 1...

Page 180: ...1 2 mm Injector RF power 1500 Watts Nebulizer Flow 0 35 L min Auxiliary Flow 0 6 L min Plasma Flow 10 L min Sample Flow Rate 1 0 to 4 0 mL min Equilibration Time 15 s Torch Position 3 Nebulizer Heater Off Parameter Baffled Cyclonic Spray Chamber Sea Spray Nebulizer and 2 0 mm Alumina Injector RF power 1500 Watts Nebulizer Flow 0 65 L min Auxiliary Flow 0 3 L min Plasma Flow 10 L min Sample Flow Ra...

Page 181: ...ettings Auto Int Samp Time Min 2 sec Max 10 sec Auto Integration Sampling Time Normal resolution is recommended Check that the read delay wash time and rinse times you are using are sufficient In general either longer times are required or a fast pump speed In addition check that the sample waste is being drained properly to avoid solution filling the torch All integration parameters are set in th...

Page 182: ... 7 on page 285 When the pump is not in use release the pressure plate and release the tubing to prevent flat spots from forming It is recommended to flush the tubing with DI water at the end of an analysis to preserve tube life If running the instrument unattended you can set the instrument to flush at the end of an analysis using the automatic shutdown start up options It is also recommended to e...

Page 183: ... compatibility and performance on time every time for every instrument in your laboratory Table 4 1 Shipping Kit Part No N0810010 Table 4 2 Shipping Kit Part No N0810011 Part No Description Quantity 09940294 Tie Wraps 3 N0770425 Electrical Installation Kit 1 N0810432 Installation Kit 1 N0810450 Lifting Assembly Kit 1 N0810439 O Ring DV Spares Kit 1 N0810606 Torch Assembly ADJ Scott X FLO 1 N081123...

Page 184: ...09200486 Drain Bottle Carboy 15 Liter 1 09936225 ICP OES Instrument Maintenance Log Book 1 N0690271 Drain Bottle Cap Assembly 1 N0770183 Hose Kit includes gas and cooling water hos es 1 N0775325 Air Duct Filter Assembly with R250 Regula tor 1 09290798 USB Cable 1 09920044 Hose Clamp Stainless Steel 1 87 5 Diameter 2 09406322 Network Card 1 N0811593 Exhaust Molding 1 09220266 Peristaltic Pump Head ...

Page 185: ...ng Sample Capillary 1 09908585 PVC Pump Tubing 1 14mm ID Red Red Drain Tubing 1 09908587 PVC Pump Tubing 0 76mm ID Black Black Sample Tubing 1 09920186 Barb Fitting Coupler 3 32 Tubing 2 09920267 Barb Fitting Male 10 32 UNF 2 09920865 Coupler 3 32 Tubing 3 09921045 O Ring 0 126 ID x 0 040 WD For Cross Flow Nebulizer GemTips 2 09923037 Solvent Flex Tubing 1 14 mm ID Red Red Drain Tubing 1 09923383 ...

Page 186: ... N0791183 Alumina Injector 2 0 mm ID 1 Part No Description Quantity 00473550 Solvent Flex Pump Tubing 0 76 mm ID Black Black Sample Tubing 1 02506516 Tygon Tubing 1 4 in OD x 1 8 in ID 0 98 feet 02506532 Organic Drain Tubing 0 63 feet 09902033 O Ring for Cross Flow Nebulizer End Cap 1 09903730 Nipple 1 16 to 1 8 2 09908265 Polyethylene Tubing Sample Capillary 1 09908585 PVC Pump Tubing 1 14mm ID R...

Page 187: ...ubing 1 09923383 Cap Sleeve 0 406 in Brown Vinyl 1 09985708 PFTE Tubing 0 031 x 0 016 10 feet 09985729 PVC Tubing 1 5 mm ID 10 feet 09985735 Solvent Flex Tubing 0 11 ID 0 98 feet 09995098 Air Filter for Spectrometer 1 N0582325 ICP Concepts Book 1 N0695414 Drain Adapter 1 N0790131 Quartz Torch standard single slot torch 1 N0790436 O Ring Kit for the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 1 N0790437 O Ring Kit for ...

Page 188: ...stix ICP Document Pack CD Software N0788003 CD ROM ICP Syngistix Software Peristaltic Pump Tubing 09908585 PVC Pump Tubing 1 14 mm ID Red Red Drain Tubing 09908587 PVC Pump Tubing 0 76 mm ID Black Black Sample Tub ing 00473550 Solvent Flex Pump Tubing 0 76mm ID Black Black Sample tubing 09923037 Solvent Flex Pump Tubing 1 14mm ID Red Red Drain tub ing 00473552 Silicone Pump Tubing 0 76mm ID Black ...

Page 189: ...emcone Nebulizer N0690670 High Solids GemCone Nebulizer N0770336 Quick Disconnect Tubing Assembly for GemCone Nebulizer N0680504 End Cap for GemCone Nebulizers N0371505 GemCone Sample Capillary Adapter 00473194 O Ring for Nebulizer Seal on N0680504 End Cap 00473539 Knurled Screw used on End Cap N0777707 MEINHARD Nebulizer Type K1 Low Ar Flow nebulizer for routine aqueous samples N0681574 MEINHARD ...

Page 190: ...2100 0 5 to 3 0 mL min N0775345 SeaSpray Nebulizer 0 7 L min Ar flow rate 2 mL min up take rate N0775346 MicroMist Nebulizer 0 7 L min Ar flow rate 0 6 mL min uptake rate N0775347 MicroMist Nebulizer 0 7 L min Ar flow rate 0 2 mL min uptake rate N0775348 MicroMist Nebulizer 0 7 L min Ar flow rate 0 1 mL min uptake rate N0775349 MicroMist Nebulizer 0 7 L min Ar flow rate 0 05 mL min uptake rate N07...

Page 191: ...clonic Spray Chamber TFE PTFE O Ring free 50 mL with grounding strap included N0791438 Nebulizer Spacer 09200593 Extra Metal Clip N0790384 Scott Spray Chamber N0790296 Scott Spray Chamber Clamp Adapter Torch Injectors and Related Parts N0791183 Alumina Injector 2 0mm ID 150mm LG N0791181 Alumina Injector 1 2 mm ID 150mm LG N0791182 Alumina Injector 1 2 mm ID 1 2 mm entire length of tube N0791180 A...

Page 192: ... Parts 09200486 Drain Bottle Carboy 15 Liter N0690271 Drain Bottle Cap Assembly 02506241 Micro Line Tube 0 125 x 0 0625 09908265 Polyethylene Tubing Sample Capillary 09985708 PTFE Tubing 0 031 x 0 016 09985723 1 8 in OD Teflon Tubing 09985730 PVC Tubing 0 031 ID 10 FT 09985735 Solvent Flex Tubing 0 11 ID Torch Assembly and Related Parts N0810128 Torch Body Assembly N0810606 Quick Change Torch Modu...

Page 193: ...902131 O Ring 1 171 ID 0 139WD 09921058 O Ring 09921062 O Ring 1 046 ID 0 139WD 09992731 Round Window 31 75MM N0810346 Tube Assembly Radial View Filters 09995098 Air Filter for Spectrometer N0775325 Air Dryer Filter Assembly with R250 Regulator N9306067 Replacement Filter Element for Air Dryer Filter Assembly N0777095 Polyscience WhisperCool Chiller Replacement Air Filter N0776075 Reservoir Water ...

Page 194: ...cs Sample Introduction Kit N0790141 Cyclonic Injector Adapter Kit includes o rings N0790156 Scott Injector Adapter Kit includes o rings N0790441 Cyclonic Injector Adapter O Ring Kit N0790440 Scott Injector Adapter O Ring Kit Miscellaneous 09290332 Ethernet Cable Assembly N0811592 Avio 500 Drip Tray 09406322 Network Card N0790212 Peristaltic Pump Assembly N0776200 Chiller Coolant Mix 30 Plus Five 1...

Page 195: ...193 Shipping Lists 09290798 USB Cable Table 4 6 Spares Available Continued ...

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Page 199: ...pter Record your daily maintenance procedures in the ICP OES Maintenance Log Part No 09936225 If additional maintenance is required contact a PerkinElmer service engineer This instrument requires no specified inspection or preventive maintenance to ensure the continuous functioning of its safety features Caution Attention Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those specified ...

Page 200: ... ready if necessary Argon can be purchased from local suppliers The argon for use with ICP systems should be 99 996 pure Argon output pressure 550 825 kPa 80 120 psig Purge Gas Supply The optical path must be purged with either nitrogen or argon Nitrogen is the recommended purge gas due to its lower cost Make sure that an adequate supply of purge gas is available and connected to the system Check ...

Page 201: ...jector tube The glassware should be clean with no traces of deposits or signs of melting Caution Attention To extend the life and aid in preventing devitrification of glassware it is necessary to remove all traces of alkali on glassware caused by handling it with bare hands To remove the alkali wipe the glassware clean with cotton wool dipped in alcohol Pour prolonger la durée de vie et de l aide ...

Page 202: ... the Pump screen select a checkmark in the Enable TubingSaver box Always remove the sample capillary or the autosampler probe from the solution it is in when you are finished using the pump Otherwise the solution will siphon into the spray chamber and flood it Caution Attention When the humidity in your lab is high water can condense on the plasma induction plates when the torch is not in operatio...

Page 203: ...ny cracked or worn O rings on the torch assembly The plasma induction plates must be kept clean to prevent arcing across the plasma induction plates Inspect the plasma induction plates for any deformations or carbon buildup Contact your PerkinElmer Service Representative to replace the plasma induction plates if there are any signs of pitting Pitting causes weakness in the plasma induction plates ...

Page 204: ...p Check that the pump rollers are clean not scored free from deposits due to spills and move freely Remove and clean the pump head if necessary Replace the pump rollers if necessary Periodically observe the drain tubing Liquid should drain smoothly from the spray chamber If not adjust the pump tension on the pump tubing Drains Check the spray chamber drain fittings tubing and connections and repla...

Page 205: ...r replaced or the plasma induction plates are replaced important Performance Checks Several checks should be done periodically to check instrument performance These include the sodium bullet test to check the nebulizer argon flow the Background Equivalent Correction BEC test and Coefficient of Variation CV test These tests are described in Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Caution Attention Do not use dei...

Page 206: ...Flow Nebulizer Clean with soap and water rinse thoroughly or use a 2 solution of nitric acid GemTip or GemCone Nebulizer End Cap Assembly Clean with soap and water rinse thoroughly Concentric Glass MEINHARD Nebulizer Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner Do not use a cleaning wire See Concentric Glass Nebulizer later in this chapter Mira Mist Nebulizer For the longest life and best performance wash you...

Page 207: ... may occur which can cause difficulties in igniting the plasma and poor performance It is good practice to have spare parts available before removing any of the parts of this module particularly the torch since it may be accidentally broken Replacement parts are listed at the end of this chapter Spray Chamber By handling the spray chamber oil and dirt can accumulate on it and this will affect perf...

Page 208: ...icon applications For more volatile solvents use a smaller diameter injector Regularly inspect the torch glassware and aerosol injector tube The glassware should be clean with no traces of deposits or signs of melting Give particular attention to the inner quartz tube Before removing the torch for cleaning be sure to have a spare torch available in case it should break The quartz torch is shown in...

Page 209: ...207 Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module Figure 5 1 Quartz Torch Item Description 1 Plasma Induction Plates 2 Torch 2 1 ...

Page 210: ...moving the Injector Once the spray chamber has been removed the injector can be removed without removing the entire torch assembly To do this procedure follow these steps 1 Turn off the plasma if it is on 2 Pull out the locking pin If the plasma has been on the torch glass will be very hot and can cause serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance...

Page 211: ...off the plasma if it is on Item Description 1 Scott spray chamber 2 Injector lock 3 Injector If the plasma has been on the torch glass will be very hot and can cause serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance procedures Avertissement Si le plasma a été mis sur le verre de la torche sera très chaude et peut causer des brûlures graves Attendez cin...

Page 212: ...g pin With one hand on to the base of the torch holder With the other hand pull out the black locking pin Figure 5 3 Pull the Black Locking Pin Out When installing the Torch Module in the next steps do so carefully so you will avoid breaking the torch and risking possible injury Avertissement Lors de l installation du module de la flamme dans les prochaines étapes faire avec soin afin que vous évi...

Page 213: ...dule 5 Carefully slide the torch holder through the plasma induction plates and out of the instrument Figure 5 4 Lowering the Torch Item Description Item Description 1 Torch Compartment 3 Torch 2 Plasma Induction Plates 4 Injector 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 214: ...m of the torch cassette 8 Loosen the knurled nut to remove the glassware Figure 5 5 Torch Glassware in Cassette Caution Attention Wear cotton gloves when you handle the torch glassware Porter des gants de coton lorsque vous manipulez la verrerie de la torche Item Description Item Description 1 Torch Cassette 4 Glassware 2 Knurled Nut 5 Injector Adaptor 3 Injector 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 215: ...ware and risking possible injury If the torch does break discard the broken torch and replace Remove the knurled nut sleeve and washers on the torch mounting shaft to make sure that all glass fragments are removed Avertissement Dans l étape suivante assurez vous d enlever soigneusement la torche de sorte que vous éviter de casser la verrerie et un risque de blessure possible Si la torche ne se bri...

Page 216: ...with new O rings See Figure 5 8 for a view of the location and part numbers of the O rings Figure 5 6 O Rings in Torch Cassette 12 With the injector assembly removed check the O rings Replace any that are worn or damaged There are three O ring kits O ring kit for the Avio Scott injector Part No N0790440 O ring kit for the Avio cyclonic injector Part N0790441 and the O ring kit for the Avio Torch P...

Page 217: ...215 Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module 1 2 10 8 9 3 4 7 6 5 ...

Page 218: ...t No N0776027 6 O Ring Part No 09902207 2 Injector 2mm Alumina Part No N0791183 7 Cyclonic Injector Adapter Part No N0790143 3 O Ring Color Coded Blue Part No N0791333 8 Scott Injector Adapter Part No N0790143 4 Lock Collar Part No N0791163 9 O Ring Part No 09926070 5 Washer Part No N0776014 10 O Ring Part No 09200518 ...

Page 219: ... a material safety data sheet MSDS supplied with the chemical Use of hydrofluoric acid for cleaning the torch is not recommended If you have been analyzing organic solutions the torch glassware and injector tube can be cleaned using a solvent or diluted soap solution Be sure to inspect the torch and injector daily for carbon buildup A muffle furnace can be used if necessary to remove organic depos...

Page 220: ... it slowly into the torch mount Rotate the torch so that the stripe on the torch lines up with the index mark on the torch mount and the guide pin on the torch coupler Firmly tighten the knurled nut See the following figure Note The dark blue torch O ring Part No N0791334 on the outside of the torch and the dark blue O ring on the outside of the injector adapter Part No N0791333 should be replaced...

Page 221: ...justable Torch Module Figure 5 8 Replacing the Torch Item Description Item Description 1 Torch Glass Part No N0790131 6 Spacer Part No N0791125 2 Torch Cutout 7 O Ring Color Code Blue Part No N0791334 1 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 9 10 ...

Page 222: ...ng may move out of position Make sure to push the lower O ring all the way down on the ledge it rests on before you return the torch glassware If the O ring is not in the proper location leaks will occur 10 Index Mark on Torch Holder Note If the torch glass does break discard the broken torch and replace the torch glass Remove the knurled nut sleeve and washers and make sure that you remove all gl...

Page 223: ...down through the induction plates and out of the sample compartment 6 If needed clean the torch see Cleaning the Torch on page 217 If the torch is cracked or broken carefully dispose of the torch If the plasma has been on the torch glass will be very hot and can cause serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance procedures Avertissement Si le plas...

Page 224: ...he sample tubing from the deionized water and continue to run the pump a few minutes until the spray chamber is fully drained Then turn off the pump 2 Disconnect the spray chamber drain tubing from the pump tubing for the drain Be careful not to have liquid spill out of the disconnected drain tubing Spilled liquid should be cleaned up immediately Check that the tubing is in good condition and repl...

Page 225: ...ting on the quick disconnect 5 Open the Scott spray chamber clip assembly that holds the spray chamber in place The action of opening the clamp will partially push the spray chamber down Figure 5 9 Location of Scott Spray Chamber Clip 6 Firmly hold onto the spray chamber and pull down to disconnect it from the injector adapter Item Description 1 Scott Spray Chamber in Place 2 Scott Spray Chamber C...

Page 226: ...n the nebulizer end cap Support the spray chamber with one hand as you twist the end cap and end cap ring together off the spray chamber 2 Examine the spray chamber for any obstructions or wear 3 The spray chamber has an inner tube that is pressure fitted and difficult to remove The outer chamber can be damaged if you attempt to remove a tightly fitting inner tube If the inner tube is damaged the ...

Page 227: ...ould be cleaned in an acid bath An ultrasonic bath may be used Start with a solution of 5 nitric acid or aqua regia and if deposits persist increase the acid concentration up to 20 if necessary Acid solutions must be used with care Observe all of the Item Description 1 Scott Spray Chamber Part No N0790384 2 O Ring Part No 09902033 3 End Cap Ring Part No 00473543 4 End Cap Part No N0681688 not comp...

Page 228: ... chapter Replacing the Scott Type Spray Chamber See the procedure Xref Connecting the Scott Spray Chamber on page 148 Cyclonic Spray Chamber The cyclonic spray chamber is a glass spray chamber The cyclonic spray chamber may be used with the concentric glass low flow GemCone and high flow GemCone nebulizers The baffled cyclonic spray chamber Part No N0791352 is recommended for all aqueous and most ...

Page 229: ...he clip to remove the spray chamber from the injector See the following figure Figure 5 11 Installing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 3 Inspect the cyclonic spray chamber and see if it needs to be etched or cleaned or replaced See the following two procedures Item Description 1 Adaptor that Connects to the End of the Injector 2 Clip 3 Cyclonic Spray Chamber 1 2 3 ...

Page 230: ...acid will readily burn skin and if the fumes are inhaled lung tissue Burns may not be immediately painful or visible Contact with eyes could result in blindness When using hydrofluoric acid always wear suitable protective clothing including a face mask work in a fume hood and observe the manufacturer s instructions and your local safety regulations Avertissement L acide fluorhydrique toxique et co...

Page 231: ...mical If you have been analyzing organic solutions the spray chamber can be cleaned using a solvent or diluted soap solution O rings may be cleaned with soap and water An ultrasonic bath may be used Installing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber See the procedure on Connecting the Cyclonic Spray Chamber on page 155 Caution Attention Do not use solvents that will attack quartz or glass The cyclonic spray ch...

Page 232: ...e Plasma Induction Plates The plasma induction plates may need to be replaced occasionally as a result of overheating pitting or arcing Contact your Perkin Elmer Service Representative to replace the plasma induction plates Table 5 3 Replacement Parts Torch Module Part No Description 09992731 Axial Window N0810346 Radial Purge Window N0810128 Torch Body Assembly N0810606 Quick Change Torch Module ...

Page 233: ...LG N0791185 Quartz Injector 0 8 mm ID N0791186 Quartz Injector 1 2 mm ID N0791187 Quartz Injector Straight 1 2 mm ID N0791188 Quartz Injector 1 6 mm ID N0791189 Quartz Injector 2 0 mm ID 150 mm LG N0776027 Knurled Nut for Torch Glassware Table 5 3 Replacement Parts Torch Module Continued ...

Page 234: ...V performance does not improve replace the windows The axial window mount is also the purge outlet for the spectrometer The radial window is a cylinder with one closed end this end being the actual window If the plasma has been on the torch will be very hot and can cause serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance procedures Avertissement Si le p...

Page 235: ... touch the windows Always remove the axial window before the radial window and refit the radial window before the axial window This will help avoid objects or contamination falling into the radial snout Ces fenêtres sont des éléments importants du système optique Manipulez les avec soin comme vous le feriez pour tout composant optique sensible Ne touchez pas directement les fenêtres Retirez toujou...

Page 236: ... serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance procedures Avertissement Si le plasma a été mis sur le verre de la torche sera très chaude et peut causer des brûlures graves Attendez cinq minutes après avoir éteint le plasma avant de commencer ces procédures d entretien Item Description 1 Axial Purge Window Retaining Ring Warning 1 ...

Page 237: ...o loosen the retaining ring Figure 5 13 Removing the Axial Purge Window 5 With the ring now loosened carefully unscrew the axial purge window mount the rest of the way by hand 6 Remove the rubber O ring that holds the axial purge window in the mount Item Description 1 Purge Window Retaining Ring Removal Tool 2 Axial Purge Window Retaining Ring 3 Axial Purge Window 1 2 3 ...

Page 238: ...ce out the axial window 9 If the window is dirty clean it by following the procedure Cleaning the Windows on page 240 10 If the window is damaged replace with a new axial purge window Part No 09992731 11 Return the new axial purge window in the rubber ring to the instrument 12 Return the new axial purge window in the retaining ring to the instrument 13 Carefully screw it into place Item Descriptio...

Page 239: ...purge is set to high the pressure inside the spectrometer may lift the radial purge window unless you hold it in place until you have tightened the retaining ring Ne pas laisser de traces de doigts sur la fenêtre Utilisez un chiffon optique pour gérer la fenêtre Normalement vous devez installer la fenêtre radiale avant que la fenêtre axiale Cela permet d éviter la contamination des objets ou de to...

Page 240: ... Gas Nozzle on page 242 If the plasma has been on the torch glass will be very hot and can cause serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance procedures Avertissement Si le plasma a été mis sur le verre de la torche sera très chaude et peut causer des brûlures graves Attendez cinq minutes après avoir éteint le plasma avant de commencer ces procédu...

Page 241: ...window in the torch compartment Figure 5 15 Location of Radial Purge Windows 4 Use the special removal tool to grip the sides of the ring that holds the radial purge window in place Item Description 1 Radial Purge Window Part No N0810346 1 ...

Page 242: ...the window is damaged replace with a new radial purge window Part No N0810346 11 Return the new radial purge window in the stainless steel ring to the instrument 12 Carefully screw it into place 13 Use the tool to tighten down the stainless steel ring and radial purge window into place 14 Return the Shear Gas Nozzle See Returning the Shear Gas Nozzle on page 245 15 Turn on the plasma Cleaning the ...

Page 243: ... Shear Gas Nozzle The basic shear gas nozzle position is with a 1 to 2 mm gap between the nozzle slit and the front edge of the axial window mount For some special analyses you may want to adjust the sheer gas nozzle for increased analyte performance Tools Needed Screwdriver T10 Torx Screwdriver T20 Torx Screwdriver Caution Attention Risk of heat damage to the axial window Never set the nozzle sli...

Page 244: ...ntenance Removing the Shear Gas Nozzle Figure 5 16 Location of Shear Gas Nozzle Item Description Item Description 1 Shear Gas Nozzle 4 T10 Screw Location 2 T20 Screws Location 5 Torch Slot 3 Bracket 3 2 5 1 4 ...

Page 245: ...orch glass will be very hot and can cause serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance procedures Avertissement Si le plasma a été mis sur le verre de la torche sera très chaude et peut causer des brûlures graves Attendez cinq minutes après avoir éteint le plasma avant de commencer ces procédures d entretien Warning ...

Page 246: ...tenance 3 Remove the Radial Purge tube See Removing and Returning the Radial Purge Window on page 237 Figure 5 17 Removing the Radial Purge Tube Item Description 1 Radial Purge Tube 2 Bracket Screw Removed 1 2 ...

Page 247: ...in place Figure 5 18 Removing the Shear Gas Nozzle 5 See the following procedure on installing a new shear gas nozzle or replacing the existing shear gas nozzle Returning the Shear Gas Nozzle Use this procedure to install a new shear gas nozzle or returning the existing shear gas nozzle if you had to remove it in order to replace the radial purge window Item Description 1 Shear Gas Nozzle 2 Bracke...

Page 248: ...earlier in this chapter 4 Align the torch and perform an axial and radial alignment refer to the procedure Setting the Torch Viewing Position on page 169 Note Before you perform an analysis at wavelengths below 190 nm purge the optics overnight on high purge For other analyses purge the system until you obtain a steady signal Table 5 4 Replacement Parts Purge Components Part No Description 0999273...

Page 249: ...rch glass will be very hot and can cause serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance procedures Avertissement Si le plasma a été mis sur le verre de la torche sera très chaude et peut causer des brûlures graves Attendez cinq minutes après avoir éteint le plasma avant de commencer ces procédures d entretien Warning ...

Page 250: ...248 Maintenance 2 Locate the Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube in the torch compartment Figure 5 19 Location of Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube Item Description 1 Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube 1 ...

Page 251: ...itivity or counts Tools Needed 6mm Hex Mini Ratchet 1 Turn of the plasma 2 Slide the Axial Sink Cooling tube as far as you can to the right See the following figure If the plasma has been on the torch glass will be very hot and can cause serious burns Wait five minutes after turning off the plasma before you begin these maintenance procedures Avertissement Si le plasma a été mis sur le verre de la...

Page 252: ...nce 3 Remove the thumbscrew on the heat sink cover See the following figure Figure 5 20 Location of Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube Item Description 1 Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube Pushed to the Right 2 Thumbscrew 1 2 ...

Page 253: ...251 Removing and Replacing the Axial Flat Optic 4 Slide back the sheet metal and lift up Figure 5 21 Removing Heat Sink Cover Item Description 1 Heat Sink Cover 2 Heat Sink 2 1 ...

Page 254: ... 22 Axial Flat Optic Temperature Sensor 6 Use the 6mm Hex Mini Ratchet to remove the three threaded standoffs screws that secure the Axial Flat Optic in place Caution Attention Wear powder free gloves to avoid contaminating the optics Porter des gants sans poudre pour éviter de contaminer l optique ...

Page 255: ...he Axial Flat Optic 7 Install the new Axial Flat optic and secure with the three screws with the 6mm Hex Mini Ratchet Figure 5 23 Location of Three Screws Item Description 1 Heat Sink Screw Locations 2 Heat Sink Screws 1 1 1 2 2 2 ...

Page 256: ... types of nebulizers are listed on the next page Recommended flow rates for the nebulizers are given in the table below If you find that a flow rate is insufficient this often indicates that the nebulizer has clogged and requires cleaning On GemTip and GemCone nebulizers you should also check that the argon gas fitting is properly tightened If a space collar is used tighten the fitting with a wren...

Page 257: ... 6 1 0 L min Table 5 6 Replacement Parts Nebulizers and End Caps Part No Description 00472020 MEINHARD Nebulizer Type A General purpose 00473194 O Ring for Nebulizer Seal on End Cap 09902033 O Ring for Cross Flow Nebulizer End Cap N0680504 End Cap for GemCone Nebulizers N0681574 MEINHARD Type K3 N0690670 High Solids GemCone Nebulizer N0691709 CETAC U 6000AT Ultrasonic Nebulizer System 115 V 50 60 ...

Page 258: ...EINHARD Nebulizer Type K1 Note This is the standard nebulizer for the Cyclonic Meinhard systems N0780546 GemTip Cross Flow II Nebulizer N0780676 GemTip Replacement Nebulizer Tips for GemTip Cross Flow Nebulizer Table 5 6 Replacement Parts Nebulizers and End Caps ...

Page 259: ...Also try flushing out the nebulizer by aspirating for several minutes using either a 1 acid solution if you have been analyzing aqueous solutions or a solvent if you have been analyzing organic solutions Recheck the intensity of the standard If the intensity is still too low you should check the nebulizer spray pattern Before removing the nebulizer end cap to check the spray pattern be sure to pum...

Page 260: ...he nebulizer end cap and end cap ring together off the spray chamber If the plasma has been on allow one minute for the Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module to cool and an additional two minutes for the torch to cool before handling Avertissement If the plasma has been on allow one minute for the Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module to cool and an additional two minutes for the torch to cool befor...

Page 261: ...er end cap assembly 4 To check the spray pattern leave the sample capillary tubing and the nebulizer argon tubing connected Then refer to the next procedure Item Description 1 Cross Flow GemTip Nebulizer End Cap Assembly Part No N0780546 2 Knurled Screw Part No 00473539 3 Knurled Screw Part No 00473539 4 Spray Chamber Part No N0790384 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 262: ... Complete replacement of the nebulizer end cap assembly may be necessary if the GemTips are not seated properly inside the cap see the next figure or if the end cap does not fit properly on the spray chamber Disassembling the Cross Flow Nebulizer Disassemble the nebulizer if it is necessary to clean or replace the GemTips The Cross Flow nebulizer has two GemTips The sample tip is a clear sapphire ...

Page 263: ...lizer Figure 5 25 Cross section of GemTip Cross Flow Nebulizer shown with Cross Flow End Cap Part No N0780546 To begin disassembling the nebulizer Item Description 1 Clear GemTip 2 Red GemTip 3 Argon Inlet 4 Sample Inlet 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 264: ...p N0780546 1 Loosen the nut on the sample inlet Remove the nut along with the tubing piece and ferrule See the next figure 2 Using your fingers push the sample tip out from the inside of the end cap being careful not to damage it Do not use any metal tools to remove the nebulizer tips because this may damage the tips or end cap 3 Inspect the sample tip Clean the tip using soap and water or a dilut...

Page 265: ...low End Cap Part No N0780546 Item Description Item Description 1 O Ring Part No 09921045 4 Nut Part No 09920546 2 Clear GemTip Nebulizer Sample Inlet Available in GemTip Kit Part No N0780676 5 1 16 inch O D Teflon Tubing Piece Part No 09985708 3 Ferrule Part No 09920518 6 Sample Capillary Tubing 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 266: ...ing new tubing for the sample inlet Cross Flow End Cap N0780546 6 To reassemble the nebulizer make sure that the O ring is completely seated on the base of the sample tip then insert the sample tip into the sample inlet 7 With the tubing and ferrule assembled as shown in the previous figure screw the nut into the sample inlet making a finger tight connection Do not use any tools to tighten the nut...

Page 267: ...End Cap N0780546 1 Loosen the nut on the argon inlet Remove the nut along with the tubing and ferrule See the next figure 2 Using your fingers push the argon tip out from the inside of the end cap being careful not to damage it Do not use any metal tools to remove the nebulizer tips because this may damage the tips or end cap 3 Inspect the argon tip Clean the tip using soap and water or a dilute s...

Page 268: ...Tip for argon inlet and associated parts for Cross Flow End Cap Part No N0780546 Item Description 1 End Cap O Ring par No 09902033 2 O Ring Part No 09921045 3 Red GemTip Nebulizer Argon Inlet Part No N0780676 4 Ferrule Part No 09920515 5 Nut Part No 09920545 6 1 8 inch O D Tubing Part No 09985723 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 269: ...sors do not make acceptable cuts c Insert a nut Part No 09920545 and ferrule Part No 09920515 on the newly cut end of the tubing with the ferrule oriented as shown in the figure below Figure 5 29 Installing new tubing for the argon inlet Cross Flow End Cap Part No N0780546 7 With the tubing and ferrule assembled as shown in the figure above screw the nut into the argon inlet making a finger tight ...

Page 270: ...nect to the sample introduction system See the following figure Replacing the Nebulizer Argon Tubing Cross Flow End Cap N0780546 If you replace the argon tubing with new tubing you will need to replace the Swagelok nut as follows See the previous figure 1 Using a razor blade make a straight cut on one end of the tubing Wire cutters or scissors do not make acceptable cuts 2 Put the 1 8 in Swagelok ...

Page 271: ...he nebulizer argon tubing to the NEB connection with the quick disconnect Figure 5 30 Connecting the tubing Item Description 1 Sample Compartment 2 Scott Spay Chamber 3 Clip 4 Nut Part No 09920545 5 1 8 inch O D Tubing Part No 09985723 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 272: ...izer argon tubing to the nebulizer and check the spray pattern to make sure it is even See Xref Checking the Spray Pattern on page 260 To replace the end cap 1 Moisten the O ring to make replacing the end cap easier Make sure that the two knurled screws that hold the end cap and the ring together are loose 2 With one hand supporting the far end of the spray chamber push and twist the nebulizer end...

Page 273: ...h solutions containing high levels of solids You do this by pumping deionized water for several minutes to wash out any solid material that may have crystallized on the inside surface of the nebulizer If a stronger cleaning solution is required a solution of 1 acid in deionized water may be used in place of the deionized water The plasma should be on to prevent aerosol from condensing on the purge...

Page 274: ... snugly against the end cap 3 Before inserting the GemCone nebulizer into the cap connect the argon gas fitting to the threads on the nebulizer where shown in the next figure First tighten the gas fitting by hand Tighten the fitting another 1 8 of a turn using a 9 16 in open end wrench Support the nebulizer with a back up wrench when tightening or loosening fittings Do not overtighten the fitting ...

Page 275: ...ulizer to a Scott type spray chamber Item Description 1 End Cap Assembly Part No N0680504 2 Knurled Nut 2 Part No 00473539 3 Nut 4 Capillary Tubing Part No 09908265 5 GemCone Nebulizer Assembly 6 Argon Gas Fitting 7 Tubing Assembly Part No N0770336 6 7 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 276: ...r loosening fittings Do not overtighten the fitting as this may cause leaking and poor ICP performance 2 Connect the capillary tubing to the nebulizer Be sure not to crimp or bend the tubing as you insert it Crimps may reduce flow to the tip of the nebulizer or may cause air to enter the liquid stream during operation 3 Insert the nebulizer into the cyclonic spray chamber as shown in the next figu...

Page 277: ... gas fitting and the capillary tube connection from the nebulizer 3 Immerse the nebulizer in a solution of liquid laboratory cleaner such as Microcleaning solution Cole Parmer Use the recommended concentration of cleaning solution Item Description Item Description 1 Cyclonic Spray Chamber 4 GemCone Nebulizer Assembly 2 Tubing Assembly for the GemCone Nebulizer Part No N0770336 5 Teflon Tubing 1 in...

Page 278: ...ve the liquid inlet fitting to the nebulizer The clear plastic fitting has a knurled head and can be unscrewed by hand Before reconnecting the fitting make sure that about 1 2 mm of tubing protrudes out from the sealing side of the fitting Screw the fitting back into the nebulizer and snug to hand tightness Concentric Glass Nebulizer Installing the Concentric Nebulizer on the Cyclonic Spray Chambe...

Page 279: ...ust be installed on the concentric glass nebulizer assembly Figure 5 33 Concentric Glass Nebulizer Assembly 2 Install the concentric glass nebulizer assembly into the spray chamber Item Description 1 Concentric Glass Nebuizer Assembly 2 Spacer 1 2 ...

Page 280: ...ightly out to optimize intensities and RSDs Figure 5 34 Concentric Glass Nebulizer Assembly Attached to the Spray Cham ber Item Description 1 Concentric Glass Nebulizer Assembly Part No Type K1 N0777707 and Part No Type K3 N0681574 2 Spacer Part No N0791125 3 Knurled Nut Part No N0776027 4 Cyclonic Spray Chamber Part No N0791352 5 Nebulizer Connector Part No N0791018 4 1 3 2 5 ...

Page 281: ...ee Figure 5 33 2 Insert the Concentric Glass nebulizer as far as it will go through the opening in the end cap of the Scott s spray chamber See the next figure 3 Tighten the nut on the end cap so that it is finger tight Note Alternative fittings for connecting sample tubing to the concentric nebulizer and pump sample tubing can be purchased as an option Part No N0791018 ...

Page 282: ...n cleaning MEINHARD Concentric Glass nebulizer see Maintenance Tips for Users of the MEINHARD Concentric Glass Nebulizer PerkinElmer Part No 099936334 which is also available upon request from J E Meinhard Associates Inc J E Meinhard Associates Inc 700 Corporate Circle Suite L Item Description 1 End Cap Part No N0680504 2 Meinhard Concentric Nebulizer 1 2 ...

Page 283: ...Meinhard Assoc Inc Caution Attention When cleaning the concentric glass nebulizer do not use ultrasonic cleaning This can adversely affect nebulizer performance Do not attempt to clean out the concentric nebulizer with any wire instrument This can cause irreparable damage to the nebulizer Lors du nettoyage du nébuliseur en verre concentriques ne pas utiliser le nettoyage par ultrasons Cela peut nu...

Page 284: ...ge your pump tubing often or use a surgeless pump if possible Avertissement Cet appareil fonctionne sur les gaz comprimés Des soins appropriés doivent être prises En cas de doute sur les procédures de fonctionnement appeler un opérateur expérimenté Burgener Mira Mist nébuliseurs nécessitent 45 55 psi d avoir un 1 litre par minute d écoulement du gaz argon de sorte que les pressions de fonctionneme...

Page 285: ...0777113 We supply 2 mm OD X 0 039 ID Teflon tubing A gas line filter is NOT included in the nebulizer Any particles from the gas line will destroy the Caution Attention The gas orifice is at the very tip of the nebulizer It is made of Teflon which is VERY SOFT This tip is very easily damaged and should NEVER be touched with fingers tissues or anything else If the tip is accidentally touched and th...

Page 286: ... For the longest life and best performance wash your nebulizer by simply running water as a sample for 10 minutes at the end of the day before shutting down the plasma Any other form of washing is usually unnecessary DO NOT wash your nebulizer in acid or solvents to prevent salt build up DO NOT use surfactants as they will destroy the surface tension at the tip and performance Caution Attention Th...

Page 287: ...es part numbers for pump tubing for the sample and drain Table 5 7 Pump Tubing Installing the Sample and Drain Tubing The peristaltic pump is used to pump the sample into the nebulizer and pump the waste out of the spray chamber Tighten the adjustment screw turn clockwise up to three turns until the bubbles are visible in the drain tubing Then add three more turns of the adjustment screws Pump Tub...

Page 288: ...286 Maintenance Figure 5 37 Tubing installed on pump for sample and drain Item Description 1 From Spray Chamber Drain 3 To Drain Bottle 2 To Nebulizer 4 From Sample Container 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 289: ...l the pump tubing on an open channel of the pump To do this carefully stretch the new tubing around the pump head and place the clips on the pump tubing into the slots using the slots in the same position on each side of the pump head Carefully thread the pump tubing through the lip of the cover see the next figure Be careful not to twist or kink the pump tubing during this process 4 Take two piec...

Page 290: ...re 5 38 Tubing assembly for sample Item Description Item Description 1 Scott Spray Chamber 4 Polyethylene tubing including with the Nebulizer 0 58 mm i d Part No 09908265 2 Polyethylene tubing including with the Nebulizer 0 58 mm i d Part No 09908265 5 Sample Bottle 3 Pump Tubing 0 76 mm i d different part numbers available 6 Peristaltic Pump 5 1 6 2 3 4 ...

Page 291: ...to the coupler and adapter 2 Attach the Solvent Flex PVC tubing Part No 09985735 to the barbed fitting Attach the other end of the Solvent Flex PVC tubing to the tubing coupler Part No 09920186 3 Use the other end of the tubing coupler Part No 09920186 to connect the drain tubing to the peristaltic pump Drain tubing with 1 mm i d 0 04 in can also be used by following these steps Table 5 8 Spray Ch...

Page 292: ...d fitting Part No 09920267 2 Cut the 1 mm i d tubing at an angle and insert it into the 1 5 mm tubing Figure 5 39 Drain tubing assembly Item Description Item Description 1 Barbed Fitting Part No 09920267 6 Coupler Part No 09920186 2 Adapter Part No N0695414 7 Pump Tube 1 14 mm i d 8 10 4 7 9 3 6 5 1 2 ...

Page 293: ...tall the tubing on the pump so that the waste liquid is pumped out of the spray chamber See Figure 5 40 If the tubing is installed in the wrong direction the spray chamber will flood 4 For the tubing that leads to the drain bottle use one piece of 1 07 mm i d 0 042 in Teflon tubing Part No 09985708 Bevel one end by cutting it at an angle 5 Insert the Teflon tubing into the other side of the pump t...

Page 294: ...moothly 5 Tighten the adjustment screw slowly turn clockwise until you just see a smooth flow of bubbles Add an additional three more turns 6 Turn off the pump The tension is now correctly set No bubbles should be seen in the sample tubing once the sample tube is kept in the solution Adjusting the Drain Tubing 1 Make sure the drain tubing is centered in the channel without disturbing the sample tu...

Page 295: ...09220266 Removing the Pump Head on the Peristaltic Pump To remove the pump head on the peristaltic pump 1 Remove the pump tubing 2 Unscrew the large screw in the center of the pump head Place the screw and washer in a secure place 3 Lift the pump head off To clean the pump head use water or a mild solvent and dry thoroughly 4 Return the pump head to the pump Orient the pump head by aligning the no...

Page 296: ...below 1 Connect the drain tubing leading from below the sample compartment to one of the large fittings on the drain bottle 2 Insert the drain tubing from the pump into the 1 6 mm 0 0625 in i d tubing piece on the drain bottle shown in the next figure Table 5 9 Replacement Parts Peristaltic Pump Part No Description N0810419 Peristaltic Pump Assembly 09220266 Peristaltic Pump Head Assembly ...

Page 297: ...295 Peristaltic Pump Figure 5 40 Tubing connections to the drain bottle Item Description Item Description 1 Sample Compartment 5 Drain Tubing Piece 1 6 mm i d Part No 02506241 1 2 8 5 3 4 7 6 ...

Page 298: ... filters on the right and left sides of the instrument as shown in Figure 5 41 Changing the Air Filters The air filters are located inside the snap on plastic grid Refer to the following figure 1 Shut down and switch off the spectrometer 2 Carefully pull off the plastic grid on the ventilator 3 Remove the filter and insert a new one Part No 09995098 4 Carefully push the plastic grid onto the venti...

Page 299: ...clean when the system is flushed or if dirty Flush out the chiller every 6 months Fill the chiller reservoir with the coolant fluid with corrosion inhibitor Part No N0776200 The chiller reservoir has a capacity of 4 2 liters 1 1 US gallons Refer to Connecting the Gases and Cooling Water on page 118 for more information on filling the chiller Item Description 1 Left Side of the Instrument 2 Right S...

Page 300: ...ion Attention Do not use deionized or tap water in the chiller Only use the coolant fluid with corrosion inhibitor Part No N0776200 recommended above Ne pas utiliser déminéralisée ou l eau du robinet dans le refroidisseur Utiliser uniquement le liquide de refroidissement avec un inhibiteur de corrosion N0776200 recommandée ci dessus Item Description 1 Chiller 2 Air Filter remove in this direction ...

Page 301: ...ormance on time every time for every instrument in your laboratory The following replacement parts are required for general system maintenance For other replacement parts refer to the appropriate sections earlier in this chapter Table 5 10 Filters Part No Description 09995098 Air Filter for Spectrometer N0775325 Air Dry Filter Assembly with R250 Regulator N0776075 Reservoir Water Filter Strainer N...

Page 302: ...Swagelok Fittings 09995098 Air Filter for Spectrometer N0690274 Argon Supply Hose N0690275 Nitrogen Supply Hose N0770341 Water Supply Hose N0770342 Water Drain Hose N0770348 Shear Gas Supply Hose N0775325 Air Dry Filter Assembly with R250 Regulator N9306067 Replacement Filter Element for Air Dryer Filter Assembly ...

Page 303: ...ncludes the Flex Hose and Hose Clamp N0811592 Avio 500 Drip Tray Table 5 14 Organic Sample Introduction Kit Part No N0790610 Part No Description N0790249 3 Slot Quartz Torch N0791181 1 2 mm i d Alumina Injector N0791352 Baffled Cyclonic Spray Chamber N0770358 GemCone Low Flow Nebulizer N0790141 Cyclonic Spray Chamber Adapter N0791438 Nebulizer Spacer ...

Page 304: ...ing 0 76mm ID Black Black Sample tub ing 02506241 Micro Line Tube 0 125 x 0 0625 02506516 Tygon Tubing 1 4 in OD x 1 8 in ID 02506532 Organic Drain Tubing 09200064 O Ring for Dual View Radial Purge Tube 09200593 Extra Metal Clip 09210005 Locking Set Screw for Torch Height Adjustment 09220266 Peristaltic Pump Head Assembly with Stainless Steel Rollers 09290332 Ethernet Cable Assembly 09290798 USB C...

Page 305: ... tubing 09908587 PVC Pump Tubing 0 76mm ID Black Black Sample tubing 09919740 Shoulder Screw DV Axial Window Mount 09919791 Cap Screw M3 x 6mm Flat Head Stainless Steel for DV Axial Window Holder 09920044 Clamp for RF Generator Exhaust Hose 09920186 Barb Fitting Coupler 3 32 Tubing 09920267 Barb Fitting Male 10 32 UNF 09920410 O Ring Removal Tool 09920584 Space Collar for 3 8 in Swagelock Fittings...

Page 306: ... Drain tub ing 09923512 Viton Pump Tubing 0 89mm ID Orange Orange Sample tubing 09926070 O Ring for Cyclonic Spray Chamber Ball Mount 09936225 ICP OES Instrument Maintenance Log Book 09931199 Unpacking Instructions Avio 500 09985708 PTFE Tubing 0 031 x 0 016 09985723 1 8 in OD Teflon Tubing 09985729 PVC Tubing 1 5mm ID 09985730 PVC Tubing 0 031 ID 10 FT 09985735 Solvent Flex Tubing 0 11 ID 0999509...

Page 307: ... Reduced flow and organ ics N0690271 Drain Bottle Cap Assembly N0690274 Argon Supply Hose N0690275 Nitrogen Supply Hose N0690670 High Solids GemCone Nebulizer N0690770 Dry Aerosol Adapter N0691595 Silicone Pump Tubing 1 14mm ID Red Red Drain tubing N0691709 CETAC U 6000AT Ultrasonic Nebulizer System 115 V 50 60 Hz N0691710 CETAC U 6000AT Ultrasonic Nebulizer System 230 V 50 60 Hz N0695146 Knurled ...

Page 308: ...Drain Hose N0770348 Shear Gas Supply Hose N0770351 Drip Tray for Nebulizer Compartment N0770357 Ryton Double Pass Scott Type Spray Chamber N0770358 Low Flow GemCone Nebulizer N0770425 Receptacle AC Power 250 Volt N0770432 Installation Kit N0770434 Fresh Air Inlet Kit which includes the Flex Hose and Hose Clamp N0770435 Lifting Assembly Kit N0770438 O Ring Kit for Injector Support Adapter N0770439 ...

Page 309: ... with Cap N0770910 Torch Assy OIL includes Torch Glassware Injector Baffled Cyclonic Spray Chamber and Low Flow GemCone Nebulizer N0770911 Torch Assy HFR includes Torch Glassware Injector Alu mina Injector 2 0mm ID HFR Spray Chamber TC44 Cy clonic and High Solids GemCone Nebulizer Torch Assy HFR includes Torch Glassware Injector Alumina Injector 2 0mm ID HFR Spray Chamber TC44 Cyclonic High Sol id...

Page 310: ...ID x 700mm LG N0774080 UniFit Drain Connector with Tubing for Cyclonic Spray Chambers 1 16in OD x 0 75mm ID x 700mm LG N0776006 Cap for either the Baffled or Unbaffled Cyclonic Spray Cham ber N0776075 Reservoir Water Filter Strainer N0777707 MEINHARD Nebulizer Type K1 Low Ar Flow nebulizer for routine aqueous samples N0777095 Polyscience WhisperCool Chiller Replacement Air Filter N0775220 Air Filt...

Page 311: ...fled O Ring Free N0775358 Eluo Nebulizer Cleaner N0776006 Nebulizer Adapter for Cyclonic Spray Chamber N0776007 O Rings for Nebulizer Adapter N0776014 Washer for Injector Adapter N0776025 Nut for Injector Adapter N0776027 Knurled Nut for Torch Glassware N0776036 Injector Seal Nut N0776052 Unbaffled Cyclonic Spray Chamber for aqueous solutions N0776053 Wide Baffled 8mm baffle Cyclonic Spray Chamber...

Page 312: ...ulk sample tubing without the fittings 100 feet N0777219 PolyPro ST Nebulizer N0777460 Nebulizer Clip for MEINHARD Nebulizers N0777049 PFA ST Nebulizer N0777676 PFA ST3 Microflow Nebulizer N0790434 Spares Kit N0780437 O Ring Kit for Dual View Torch Assembly N0780546 Cross Flow II Nebulizer N0780676 GemTip Kit for Cross Flow II Nebulizer N0781097 Copper Foil for Dual View Torch Glassware N0790131 Q...

Page 313: ...njector N0790441 O Ring Kit for Cyclonic Injector N0790608 Cyclonic Concentric Kit N0790609 Scott Cross Flow II Kit N0790610 Organics Kit N0791018 Nebulizer Connector N0791180 Alumina Injector 0 80mm N0791181 Alumina Injector 1 2 mm N0791182 Alumina Injector Straight 1 2 mm N0791183 Alumina Injector 2 0 mm ID 150 mm LG standard injector N0791184 Sapphire Injector 2 0 mm ID 150 mm LG N0791185 Quart...

Page 314: ... and O rings N0810419 Peristaltic Pump Assembly N0810606 Quick Change Torch Module Scott Spray Chamber N0810607 Quick Change Torch Module Cyclonic Spray Chamber N0810128 Torch Body Assembly for Avio 500 N8120160 O Rings for Cyclonic Spray Chamber PK 10 N8122258 Pump Tubing Adapter N9300067 GemTip Cross Flow Nebulizer O Ring Kit N9302946 VIS Wavecal Solution N9306067 Replacement Filter Element for ...

Page 315: ...nd troubleshooting needs from sample handling to data handling PerkinElmer s catalog service offers a full selection of high quality supplies To place an order for supplies and many replacement parts request a free catalog or ask for information If you are located within the U S call toll free 1 800 762 4000 8 a m to 8 p m EST Your order will be shipped promptly usually within 24 hours If you are ...

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Page 319: ... Syngistix Document Pack CD or Performance Problems Troubleshooting Table in this chapter or Performance Problems Troubleshooting Table on page 324 You cannot ignite the plasma or the plasma is unstable Plasma Ignition and Stability Problems on page 328 A red fault icon appears in the Instrument Diagnostics window or the system is not ready Operating Status Problems in the Syngistix Software Guide...

Page 320: ...e sample introduction system is working correctly Background Equivalent Concentration BEC Test The BEC value is the concentration of an element which would produce the same emission intensity as the plasma background measured at the analyte wavelength The BEC serves as an indication of instrument sensitivity It checks torch alignment plasma viewing height nebulizer gas flow rate and incident RF po...

Page 321: ...re Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD for details Sodium Bullet Test To run the sodium bullet test 1 For aqueous analyses aspirate a 1000 mg L solution of sodium For organic analyses aspirate an appropriate organic blank 2 Examine the plasma through the viewing window in the sample compartment door A yellow orange bullet or green in the case of organic compounds should be visible in the cente...

Page 322: ...bed in Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module on page 205 Performance Problems Checking the Sample Introduction System Many performance problems such as poor precision or loss of signal can be traced to the setup and condition of the sample introduction system The following list describes general checks for the sample introduction system which should be done on a regular basis Typical symptoms of pr...

Page 323: ...Pump on page 285 Capillary Tubing Are the nebulizer and sample capillary tubing properly connected Is the tubing discolored or clogged Is tubing crimped or pinched If the capillary tubing is not in good condition replace it Nebulizer and Spray Chamber Is there leakage around the end cap Is there leakage from the spray chamber drain Is fluid accumulating in the torch Make sure the end cap is on sec...

Page 324: ...g samples with high dissolved solids check for deposits See Cleaning the Torch on page 217 If the torch requires disassembly check the O rings Are they cracked or worn Is the injector adapter discolored Replace worn parts See Replacing the Torch on page 218 Purge Window Is the purge window cloudy or dirty Rinse with deionized water and dry with a soft cloth Or replace if necessary Do not touch the...

Page 325: ...n rinse thoroughly Before using hydrofluoric acid HF you should be thoroughly familiar with its hazards and safe handling practices When handling HF always wear gloves Observe the manufacturer s recommendations for use storage and disposal Avertissement Avant d utiliser l acide fluorhydrique HF vous devez être parfaitement au courant de ses dangers et des pratiques de manipulation sécuritaires Lor...

Page 326: ... 0 05 surfactant to your samples standards and blanks Try running other samples with normal characteristics to determine if the sample matrix is really the problem The standard and blank may need to be matrix matched Or internal standardization may be required Look for carryover check if concentrations of replicates increase from one to the next Increase the Read Delay to flush the sample introduc...

Page 327: ...plasma viewing position may need to be optimized Refer to the Lateral radial view mode and X Y axial view mode torch view procedures See Automatically Aligning the Torch Viewing Position on page 172 RF power nebulizer argon flow and or plasma viewing height may need adjustment Adjust as necessary Also check that you are using the recommended settings for your instrument The purge windows may requi...

Page 328: ...dified Does the matrix composition of the samples vary from that of the blanks and standards If possible prepare the standard and blank in the same acid matrix used for the samples Or internal standardization may be required Is the concentration for the second standard lower than that for the first Increase the Read Delay to flush the sample introduction system completely Alternatively aspirate a ...

Page 329: ...ay not be set up correctly or may require maintenance Refer to General System Maintenance on page 296 The BEC may be high Run the BEC test Refer to the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD for details Look for carryover check if concentrations for the sample replicates increase from one to the next Increase the Read Delay to flush the sample introduction system completely Ref...

Page 330: ...ing the appropriate value for the wavelength you are using Confirm that you are using the appropriate wavelength and recheck the value Refer to the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD for details General performance problems Performance problems such as poor precision or loss of signal can often be traced to the setup and condition of the sample introduction system You are h...

Page 331: ...Torch Glassware Check the condition of the torch glassware If it is cloudy or dirty clean it in a 5 20 nitric acid solution See Cleaning the Torch on page 217 for instructions on removing these components If the plasma is unstable check the drain Check the drain tubing for flat spots and replace the tubing if necessary Check that the drain fitting on the spray chamber drain is secure Be sure that ...

Page 332: ... observed Poor sample drainage may be the problem Make sure that waste drainage is not backing up into the spray chamber and that the waste is draining properly Check the condition of the peristaltic pump tubing If it is flattened stretched or damaged by abrasion replace the tubing Air leaks may be causing the pulsation Check the O rings on the torch assembly and ensure that the nut on the end of ...

Page 333: ...tallation Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD The printer may have been disconnected Check the power cable and the cable connecting the printer to the computer Make sure the power is on The printer may be out of paper or off line Check printer status The pins on the printer cable connector may be broken Check the connector If the pins are broken order a replacement cable Printout is missing in...

Page 334: ... be installed correctly in the channel Tubing may be worn Use the adjustment screw to adjust the tension See Chapter 5 Maintenance for more information Reinstall tubing Replace tubing Pump tubing is stretched on one end and slack on the other end The tension on the pump tubing is too tight Rollers may be stuck Tubing may be worn Loosen the adjustment screw Check the rollers in the pump head to see...

Page 335: ...rogram from the Windows start menu to change the autosampler model One of the cables may have been disconnected or the autosampler may have been turned off Check the power cable and the cable connecting the autosampler to the computer Make sure the power is on The pins on the autosampler cable connector may be broken Check the connector If the pins are broken order a replacement cable Autosampler ...

Page 336: ...AFFLED CYCLONIC Injector Type QUARTZ ALUMINA Injector Bore mm 0 8 1 2 1 6 2 0 3 0 Glassware number of slots NO SLOT ONE SLOT THREE SLOT Sample Type AQUEOUS ORGANICS HIGH SOLIDS Operating Conditions RF Power W Plasma Gas Flow l min Aux Gas Flow l min Nebulizer Gas Flow l min Sample Uptake Rate ml min Sample Compartment Heater C Torch Position mm Distance between Injector tip and Aux Tube mm Instrum...

Page 337: ...ked like FIGURE Common Setup Problems Glassware bottomed out in torch body Glassware Holder Yes No Glassware aligned with notch in torch body Glassware Holder Yes No Igniter finger contacting glassware Yes No Torch position appropriate for sample type Yes No Aqueous 3 Organics 3 High Solids 1 Injector O Rings not worn cracked or cut Yes No Torch Body Glassware Holder O Rings not worn cracked or cu...

Page 338: ...njector for normal plasma conditions The dotted line represents the center of the hex nut and its relationship to the position of the injector Figure 6 3 through 6 8 illustrated incorrectly positioned injectors or other faulty conditions that produce an incorrect plasma flow Figure 6 1 Normal plasma conditions at 0 torch position ...

Page 339: ...337 RF Generator Sample Introduction System Troubleshooting Form Figure 6 2 Normal plasma at 3mm position ...

Page 340: ...338 Troubleshooting Figure 6 3 Rounded Plasma due to sample or air getting around the outside typically subtle air leak ...

Page 341: ...339 RF Generator Sample Introduction System Troubleshooting Form Figure 6 4 Aux Gas too high air leak or spray chamber temperature too high ...

Page 342: ...340 Troubleshooting Figure 6 5 Injector too far forward ...

Page 343: ...341 RF Generator Sample Introduction System Troubleshooting Form Figure 6 6 No Aux Gas torch may be glowing ...

Page 344: ...342 Troubleshooting Figure 6 7 Air leak or spray chamber temperature too high ...

Page 345: ...343 RF Generator Sample Introduction System Troubleshooting Form Figure 6 8 Thin plasma due to leak in plasma gas line ...

Page 346: ...344 Troubleshooting ...

Page 347: ...th 333 C Calibration detector 173 wavelength 174 Capillary Tubing inspecting 321 Chemical Reagents 47 Chiller connecting 121 122 coolant recommended 126 daily checks 199 electrical requirements 69 filling 126 127 filters 297 remote connections 123 remote operations 126 space requirements 66 starting 127 Coil RF see RF Coil 201 Connections cooling water 106 118 cooling water supplies 96 electrical ...

Page 348: ...End Cap removing from Scott spray chamber 224 replacement parts 255 replacing 270 Environment 14 Environmental Conditions laboratory preparation 59 Exhaust Vent checking 329 daily checks 199 requirements laboratory preparation 60 F Filters air 296 part numbers 299 replacement parts 299 water 297 Fitting the Sampling Probe 165 Fold Flat Mirror 100 Fuses maintenance 298 Fusion Mixtures 52 G Gas Conn...

Page 349: ...ines 32 Laboratory Preparation 59 electrical requirements 68 environmental conditions 59 exhaust vent requirements 60 laboratory space requirements 64 Laboratory Requirements chiller 69 Laboratory Ventilation 34 M Maintenance air filters 296 cleaning procedures 204 concentric glass nebulizer 276 280 cyclonic spray chamber cleaning 254 cyclonic spray chamber etching 228 daily checks 198 end cap rem...

Page 350: ... nebulizer installing on Scott spray chamber 272 GemCone maintenance 271 GemTip Cross Flow maintenance 257 High Solids GemCone nebulizer cleaning 271 inspecting 321 low flow GemCone nebulizer cleaning 271 maintenance 254 periodic checks 202 replacement parts 255 tubing connecting 230 Nebulizer End Cap checking 329 Nebulizer Tubing connecting 153 Neon Lamp changing 297 Nitrogen Purge Rate 95 Nitrog...

Page 351: ...as daily checks 198 Purge Window cleaning 240 inspecting 322 maintenance 232 periodic checks 202 removal 233 Purge Windows instruments 232 replacement parts 246 Q Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module installation 132 Quick Change Torch Module 88 description 88 R regulatory information electromagnetic compatibility 13 Replacement Parts peristaltic pump 294 purge windows 246 solutions 299 torch modu...

Page 352: ...cription 84 100 electronic processing of signal 103 operating principles 96 photo 101 storage of photoelectrons 104 subarray pattern 103 Schmidt Cross Disperser 98 Shear Gas connecting instructions 96 120 connection at back of instrument 119 daily checks 198 purpose 82 Shear Gas Nozzle replacing 241 Shipping List DV Spares kit 186 Space Collar used in gas connections 118 Spares Kit Dual View items...

Page 353: ...e part numbers 230 Torch Viewing Position Alignment Procedure 169 172 Transfer Optics description 96 Troubleshooting autosampler problems 333 general information 317 performance problems 320 performance problems table 324 plasma ignition problems 328 plasma stability problems 328 printing problems 331 pump problems 332 U Ultraviolet Radiation safety practices 35 UV Module description 98 V Viewing ...

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