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iCAP Qnova Series ICP-MS Pre-Installation Requirements Guide (P/N BRE0006946, Revision B)

4-5

BRE0006796

iCAP Qnova Country Kit

Italy

(Italy)

YP-45

IT2-16P

2+2

BRE0006797

iCAP Qnova Country Kit

Japan

(Japan)

NEMA L6-20P

YP-12

2+2

BRE0006798

iCAP Qnova CountKit

NA

(Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia,
Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa
Rica, Cuba, Curacao Is., Dominican Rep., Ecuador, El
Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti,
Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Neth.
Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico,
St. Pierre & Miquelon (Fr.), Suriname, Tahiti, Taiwan,
Trinidad & Tobago, United States, Venezuela, Virgin
Islands)

NEMA 6-20P

NEMA 5-15

2+2

NEMA L6-20

2

BRE0006799

iCAP Qnova CountKit

Switzerland

(Liechtenstein, Switzerland)

SF 10

SW2-16P

2+2

BRE0006800

iCAP Qnova CountKit

Brazil

(Brazil)

NBR 14136
(BR3-20P)

2

BRE0006801

iCAP Qnova CountKit

Argentina

(Argentina)

IRAM2073
AR2-20P

IRAM2073 C13

2+2

Table 4-2.

Country kits cables iCAP Qnova Series, continued

P/N

Designation

Socket for MS &
fore vacuum pump

Socket for PC &
monitor

Qty.

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Summary of Contents for iCAP Qnova Series

Page 1: ...iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS Pre Installation Requirements Guide BRE0006946 Revision B April 2018 ...

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Page 3: ...BRE0006946 Revision B April 2018 iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS Pre Installation Requirements Guide ...

Page 4: ...nc QR Code is a registered trademark of DENOS WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and other countries Sogevac is a registered trademark of Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum GmbH ShockWatch is a registered trademark of Shockwatch Inc All other trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc and its subsidiaries Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc provides this document to its customers with a product purchase to...

Page 5: ... 3 Dismounting the Lifting Device and Securing the Handles 2 7 Placing the System 2 9 Workbench for Instrument 2 9 Floor Space for the System 2 10 Placing the Fore Vacuum Pump 2 10 Placing the Data System 2 12 Chapter 3 Operating Environment 3 1 Temperature 3 2 Exhaust System 3 3 Heat Generation and Dissipation of System 3 5 Air Conditioning 3 6 Humidity 3 6 Altitude 3 6 Vibration 3 7 Airborne Noi...

Page 6: ...Gas 5 13 Gas Supply iCAP TQ TQs ICP MS 5 16 Gas Supply Connections 5 16 Plasma and Cooling Gas 5 18 Additional Gas 5 19 CR Gas 5 20 Two Stage Gas Pressure Regulators 5 23 Additional Gas 5 24 Permitted Materials 5 27 Cleaning Agents 5 29 Chapter 6 General Preinstallation Information 6 1 Instrument Arrival 6 2 Transportation Risk 6 2 Installation 6 3 Installing the System 6 3 Key Operator 6 3 Advanc...

Page 7: ...ase Power apparent power 3000 VA effective power 2200 W Wire Single phase 2 pole 3 wire grounding Fuse 15 16 A Europe 20 A North America Japan Protection type acc IEC 60529 IP 20 Fore vacuum pump Voltage 200 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power 1 6 kW 50 Hz 1 9 kW 60 Hz Operating Environment Temperature Laboratory temperature 15 to 35 C Optimum operation temperature 18 to 21 C Exhaust Exhaust velocity plasma 6...

Page 8: ...9 999 or better Max water content 2 ppmv Supply rate max 10 mL min per channel Pressure min 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar max 0 15 MPa 1 5 bar Additional Gas Argon Purity 99 996 or better Max water content 5 ppmv Supply rate max 1 L min per channel Pressure max 0 1 MPa 1 bar Pure helium or mixtures with argon Purity 99 996 or better Max water content 5 ppmv Supply rate max 1 L min per channel Pressure max 0 1 ...

Page 9: ...se Power apparent power 3000 VA effective power 2200 W Wire Single phase 2 pole 3 wire grounding Fuse 15 16 A Europe 20 A North America Japan Protection type acc IEC 60529 IP 20 Fore vacuum pump Voltage 200 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power 1 6 kW 50 Hz 1 9 kW 60 Hz Operating Environment Temperature Laboratory temperature 15 to 35 C Optimum operation temperature 18 to 21 C Exhaust Exhaust velocity plasma 6 ...

Page 10: ...tter Max water content 2 ppmv Supply rate max 10 mL min per channel Pressure min 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar max 0 15 MPa 1 5 bar Additional Gas Argon Purity 99 996 or better Max water content 5 ppmv Supply rate max 1 L min per channel Pressure max 0 1 MPa 1 bar Pure helium or mixtures with argon Purity 99 996 or better Max water content 5 ppmv Supply rate max 1 L min per channel Pressure max 0 1 MPa 1 bar P...

Page 11: ...uum pump iCAP TQ Sogevac SV40Bi Voltage 200 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power 1 6 kW 50 Hz 1 9 kW 60 Hz Fore vacuum pump iCAP TQs ECODRY 65 plus Voltage 200 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power 1 2 kW Operating Environment Temperature Laboratory temperature 15 to 35 C Optimum operation temperature 18 to 21 C Exhaust Exhaust velocity plasma 6 to 8 m s Exhaust flow plasma 67 to 90 m h Exhaust velocity heat 4 to 6 m s Exha...

Page 12: ... 5 bar Ammonia or mixtures with helium for QCell Purity 99 999 or better Max water content 2 ppmv Supply rate max 2 mL min for pure gas Pressure min 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar max 0 15 MPa 1 5 bar Additional Gas Argon Purity 99 996 or better Max water content 5 ppmv Supply rate max 1 L min Pressure max 0 1 MPa 1 bar Helium Purity 99 996 or better Max water content 5 ppmv Supply rate max 1 L min Pressure max...

Page 13: ...rator is responsible for providing a suitable location a suitable operating environment a source of power of acceptable quality correct gas and solvent supplies and proper waste and exhaust systems This iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS Pre Installation Requirements Guide provides information to assist in planning and preparing your lab site for the system prior to delivery and installation Read each secti...

Page 14: ...eter appear different from the main flow of text Viewpoint Orientation Left and right used in this manual always refer to the viewpoint of a person facing the front side of the instrument NOTICE Points out possible material damage data loss impaired data quality and other important information in connection with the instrument Tip Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier Always b...

Page 15: ...revity expressions such as choose File Directories are used rather than pull down the File menu and choose Directories Any command enclosed in angle brackets represents a single keystroke For example press F1 means press the key labeled F1 Any command that requires pressing two or more keys simultaneously is shown with a plus sign connecting the keys For example press Shift F1 means press and hold...

Page 16: ...ct 1 With the serial number S N of your instrument request access on our customer SharePoint as a customer at www thermoscientific com Technicaldocumentation 2 For the first login you have to create an account Follow the instructions given on screen Accept the invitation within six days and log in with your created Microsoft password 3 Download current revisions of user manuals and other customer ...

Page 17: ...er the site must be prepared The hallways and doors must be wide enough to allow passage of the instrument Contents Entrance Requirements on page 2 2 Dimensions and Weights on page 2 2 Moving the Instrument on page 2 3 Placing the System on page 2 9 NOTICE It is your responsibility as the operator to provide a suitable location a source of power of acceptable quality a suitable operating environme...

Page 18: ...ts see Table 2 1 Additional weights and the dimensions of auxiliary boxes might be added depending on the equipment ordered The floor of your laboratory must be able to accommodate the weight of the instrument including all components and any options that are added to the system See also Placing the System on page 2 9 NOTICE Do not remove the instrument from its shipping container unless authorize...

Page 19: ...sher Scientific field service engineer has access to the left and right side of the instrument Moving the Instrument Figure 2 1 Dimensions of iCAP RQ ICP MS 1102 1020 665 772 Front View Left View Right View Top View 946 665 748 136 63 NOTICE After arrival the instrument must be stored as packed by Thermo Fisher Scientific for at least 24 hours at an environmental condition of 15 to 35 C and a rela...

Page 20: ... The following instructions assume that the instrument has been moved to the installation site with a pallet jack and the top cover of the transport crate has been removed To mount the lifting device and move the instrument onto the bench 1 Gather four to six people trained in lifting heavy loads and appoint one person that takes command and gives instructions 2 With a pallet jack lift the instrum...

Page 21: ...orrect holes in the metal sheet of the lifting device above the handles of the instrument see Figure 2 3 Each lifting device consists of a folded metal sheet with holes and a twice bent tube It is delivered with four hexagon screws four washers and two clamps 6 To mount a lifting device onto the handles at one instrument side place a clamp 3 in Figure 2 4 below each of the two handles Figure 2 3 P...

Page 22: ...ly attached to the handles The ends of the lifting devices must be aligned with each other as shown in Figure 2 5 9 Lift the instrument on command Make sure that all carriers lift off the instrument simultaneously to prevent uneven load distribution Labeled Components 1 lifting device 2 2 transport pallet 3 front of system Figure 2 5 Lifting devices attached to instrument top view 1 2 3 center of ...

Page 23: ...ints beneath the instrument consist of synthetic material that has a high frictional resistance and should keep the instrument safely in position 12 To remove the lifting devices from the handles continue with Dismounting the Lifting Device and Securing the Handles on page 2 7 Dismounting the Lifting Device and Securing the Handles After the instrument has been moved to the correct position for op...

Page 24: ...long with the lifting devices for later use To store away the handles 1 At the left hand side of the instrument push down the spring 1 in Figure 2 7 of the handle 2 in Figure 2 7 by using an screw driver and push the handle into its housing 3 in Figure 2 7 To mount the drip tray 1 If required at the right side of the instrument pull the handles outside 2 To mount the drip tray 1 in Figure 2 8 onto...

Page 25: ...to the mains switch and circuit breaker is needed to allow shutting off the instrument in an emergency at all times To allow shutting off the instrument in an emergency free access must be possible at any time to the main power switch and the power connections at the right and left side of the instrument Allow at least 70 to 100 cm of clear space left of the system for clearance of the gas lines e...

Page 26: ...ova Series instrument is delivered with a fore vacuum pump Sogevac SV40BI for iCAP RQ ICP MS and iCAP TQ ICP MS and ECODRY 65 plus respectively for iCAP TQs ICP MS a data cable and a grounding cable for connecting the instrument to the fore vacuum pump a power cable for connecting the pump to the mains and an exhaust hose for connecting the fore vacuum pump to the exhaust system instrument A noise...

Page 27: ...he vacuum connection see 3 in Figure 2 10 The flange diameter is 40 mm Iso KF 40 For the exhaust connection 4 in Figure 2 10 tubing of 2 7 m length with an OD of 20 mm ID 13 mm is delivered with the instrument If you need a longer vacuum hose contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Because of the large bending radius of the hose the actual reach of the vacuum hose is shorter than the given length Either ...

Page 28: ...t System on page 3 3 Placing the Data System For the data system Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends using one workbench with minimum dimensions of 1 00 m 1 20 m The workbench must be capable of supporting the weight of the data system and a printer if applicable A printer is not delivered with the instrument The iCAP Qnova Series instrument is connected to the computer via a USB cable see Figure ...

Page 29: ...t to the workbench that holds the mass spectrometer For a connection length of more than 3 m an active hub must be placed between the instrument and the computer The length of the USB cable between the iCAP Qnova Series instrument and the hub is limited to 3 m whereas between the hub and the computer a cable length of 5 m can be used This hub must be used exclusively for the control of the mass sp...

Page 30: ...Site Preparation Dimensions and Weights 2 14 iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS Pre Installation Requirements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision B Thermo Scientific ...

Page 31: ...g excessive draft Contents Temperature on page 3 2 Exhaust System on page 3 3 Heat Generation and Dissipation of System on page 3 5 Air Conditioning on page 3 6 Humidity on page 3 6 Altitude on page 3 6 Vibration on page 3 7 Airborne Noise Emission on page 3 7 Radio Frequencies on page 3 7 Magnetic Fields on page 3 7 Solvent Waste on page 3 8 NOTICE It is your responsibility as operator to provide...

Page 32: ...rometer is designed to operate at the temperatures specified in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 Temperature requirements for iCAP Qnova Series instruments Specification Value Laboratory Temperature 15 to 35 C Optimum Operation Temperature 18 to 21 C NOTICE As the laboratory temperature increases system reliability decreases All electronics components generate heat while operating ...

Page 33: ...ed via flexible hoses with 63 mm ID and can optionally be joined using a Y piece and a flexible hose 100 mm ID supplied with the instrument The plasma exhaust hose should be equipped with a throttle valve Labeled Components 1 instrument exhaust 2 plasma gas exhaust Figure 3 1 Exhausts of iCAP Qnova Series instrument 1 2 NOTICE In case of failure the instrument exhaust is also used to remove reacti...

Page 34: ...R gas capillaries see for example Figure 3 3 Figure 3 2 Exhaust ports joined with Y piece option Figure 3 3 Y piece with capillary at purge connection Table 3 2 Specifications for the exhaust Exhaust type Hose ID mm Exhaust Velocity m s Exhaust Flow m3 h Plasma 63 6 to 8 67 to 90 Instrument heat 63 4 to 6 45 to 67 Joined exhausta a optional 100 5 to 7 150 to 200 purge connection NOTICE The exhaust...

Page 35: ...the mass spectrometer and other heat sources during analysis see Table 3 3 Table 3 3 Heat generation for a typical instrument Module Heat Generation W at 50 Hz Heat Generation W at 60 Hz Instrument with plasma and heat exhaust port connected 350 350 Fore Vacuum Pump 900 1100 Recirculating Chiller 2650 2650 Monitor 25 25 Computer 75 75 NOTICE Water cooled chillers minimize the heat dissipation into...

Page 36: ...condensing and non corrosive atmosphere It is recommended that your laboratory be equipped with a temperature and humidity monitor to ensure that your laboratory is always within the required temperature and humidity specifications Altitude The iCAP Qnova Series instruments are designed for indoor use at an altitude of up to 2000 m 6500 ft above sea level For altitudes above 2000 m contact Thermo ...

Page 37: ...work in a controlled electromagnetic environment Do not use radio frequency transmitters such as mobile phones in close proximity to the instrument If strong radio transmitters are operating close to your laboratory contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific office for advice Magnetic Fields The instrument site must be free of interfering magnetic fields The maximum acceptable field amplitude AC ...

Page 38: ...ntainer This waste container must be provided by the customer During installation the waste container must be inert against 2 nitric acid as well as against 0 5 hydrochloric acid NOTICE It is recommended that waste containers be placed in some type of secondary containment such as a plastic bin in case of a spill or overflow To prevent the laboratory to be accidentally contaminated by solvent wast...

Page 39: ...nsure that your instrument performs optimally and is not damaged by line power fluctuations verify that you comply with all power quality requirements listed in this manual Contents Electrical Power Requirements on page 4 2 Power Connections on page 4 2 Auxiliary Wall Outlets on page 4 8 Quality of Power on page 4 8 NOTICE It is your responsibility as the operator to provide a source of power of a...

Page 40: ... cables may be required see Table 4 1 Basic power requirements Specification Value Nominal Voltage 200 240 V AC 50 60 Hz AC single phase Working Voltage 180 264 V AC Power apparent power 3000 VA effective power 2200 W Wire Single phase 2 pole 3 wire grounding Fuse Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends fusing the wall receptacle with 15 16 A Europe and 20 A North America Japan NOTICE Customers in Nor...

Page 41: ...ain Cape Verde Rep of Central African Rep Chad Chile Congo Croatia Czech Rep Rep of Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Estonia Ethiopia Finland France French Guiana Gabon Germany Greece Guadeloupe Guinea Guinea Bissau Hungary Iceland Indonesia Iran Iraq Ivory Coast Jordan Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Mali Rep of Martinique Mauritania Moldova Monaco Mon...

Page 42: ...ra Leone Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka St Kitts Nevis St Lucia St Vincent Sudan Swaziland Tanzania Uganda United Arab Emir United Kingdom Ire Wales Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe BS 1363 plug BS 1363 plug 2 2 BRE0006792 iCAP Qnova Country Kit Denmark Denmark Greenland Den DS 60884 2 D1 plug DS 60884 2 D1 plug 2 2 BRE0006793 iCAP Qnova Country Kit France Belgium Belgium France CEE 7 7 plug CEE 7 plug 2 2...

Page 43: ...Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Montserrat Neth Antilles Nicaragua Panama Philippines Puerto Rico St Pierre Miquelon Fr Suriname Tahiti Taiwan Trinidad Tobago United States Venezuela Virgin Islands NEMA 6 20P NEMA 5 15 2 2 NEMA L6 20 2 BRE0006799 iCAP Qnova CountKit Switzerland Liechtenstein Switzerland SF 10 SW2 16P 2 2 BRE0006800 iCAP Qnova CountKit Brazil...

Page 44: ...fore vacuum pump Socket for PC monitor Qty CAUTION High Leakage Current Additional Grounding Required For safe operation of the instrument and the quality of your measurement an additional grounding path between the instrument and the fore vacuum pump must be established The green yellow grounding cable delivered with the control cable for the fore vacuum pump must be connected to the grounding bo...

Page 45: ...P MS Pre Installation Requirements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision B 4 7 Figure 4 1 Grounding bolt on instrument Figure 4 2 Grounding screw on fore vacuum pump Sogevac SV40BI Figure 4 3 Grounding screw on fore vacuum pump ECODRY 65 plus grounding bolt grounding screw grounding screw ...

Page 46: ...6 A tripping characteristic C or D For information on the power outlet requirements also see the manufacturer s manuals Fore Vacuum Pump The fore vacuum pump requires a dedicated power outlet that complies with the specifications as indicated on the rating plate of the fore vacuum pump see Table 4 3 Quality of Power The iCAP Qnova Series instruments comply with the requirements listed in Table 4 4...

Page 47: ...ions The Thermo Fisher Scientific field service engineer might also require certain solvents for the installation verification of your system Contents Cooling Water on page 5 2 Gas Supply iCAP RQ ICP MS on page 5 5 Gas Supply iCAP TQ TQs ICP MS on page 5 16 Permitted Materials on page 5 27 NOTICE It is your responsibility as the operator to provide correct gas and solvent supplies for the operatio...

Page 48: ...er specifications The water temperature should be in the range specified in Table 5 1 Lower temperatures could lead to a condensation of atmospheric water vapor A water hose black with an OD of 12 mm ID 8 mm and a length of 10 m is delivered with the instrument The cooling water connections to the instrument are shown in Figure 5 1 and Figure 5 2 Table 5 1 Cooling water specifications Cooling Wate...

Page 49: ...e Installation Requirements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision A 5 3 Figure 5 1 Cooling water connections at the left of iCAP Qnova Series system here iCAP RQ ICP MS iCAP TQ ICP MS Figure 5 2 Cooling water connections at the left of iCAP Qnova Series system here iCAP TQs ICP MS ...

Page 50: ...irculation chiller which is optionally shipped with the instrument Figure 5 3 Cooling circuit with recirculating water chiller Table 5 2 Chiller specifications Chiller Component Specification Cooling Capacity at 20 C ambient temperature 2 2 kW 50 Hz 2 5 kW 60 Hz Ambient Temperature 10 to 40 C Water Temperature 5 to 40 C Stability of Temperature Regulation 0 1 C Reservoir Volume 7 2 L Flow Rate Tur...

Page 51: ...act your certified Thermo Fisher Scientific service representative Gas Supply Connections Figure 5 4 shows the torque plate with the gas connections for the iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS 1 channel systems Figure 5 5 shows the torque plate with the gas connections for the iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS 2 channel systems NOTICE All gas flow rates are given to standard conditions CAUTION When operating the inst...

Page 52: ...igure 5 5 Gas connection at the left of iCAP RQ 2 channel system 1 2 3 4 5 NOTICE Depending on the number of additional gas modules installed the gas connection plate may look different Table 5 3 Gas connections at iCAP RQ ICP MS Label Connection Tubing Capillary Argon push in fitting 6 mm OD Add 1 push in fitting 6 mm OD Add 2 push in fitting 6 mm OD CCTa a iCAP RQ ICP MS 1 channel system bulk he...

Page 53: ...ll be supplied with the instrument Table 5 4 Argon gas requirements Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99 996 or better Maximum Water Content 5 ppmv Supply Rate max 24 L min Pressure min 0 55 MPa 5 5 bar max 0 6 MPa 6 bar using a two stage pressure regulator 200 bar to 10 bar 230 bar to 10 bar or 300 bar to 10 bar NOTICE The plasma gas regulator must have an outlet pressure of max 1 MPa 10 bar a...

Page 54: ...the spray chamber The type of factory installed additional gas modules is indicated on a label at the rear wall of the instrument Figure 5 7 shows an example of a label for an additional gas module Labeled Components 1 iCAP RQ MS 2 argon inlet 3 pressure gauge 4 shut off valve 5 gas source 6 pressure regulator Figure 5 6 Argon connection of iCAP Qnova Series systems 1 2 6 3 5 4 Figure 5 7 Example ...

Page 55: ... requirements Oxygen or Mixtures with Helium for QCell See Table 5 6 for details of the oxygen gas requirements All mixture ratios are permitted NOTICE The CCT gas outlet should be located at a maximum distance of 2 to 3 meters to the left of the instrument Thermo Fisher Scientific supplies 2 x 3 meters of gas tubing with the instrument Table 5 5 CCT gas requirements for helium Gas Requirement Spe...

Page 56: ... continued Gas Requirement Specification NOTICE The maximum content is 1 If an ammonia sensor is installed in the lab the maximum content can be 35 Table 5 7 Gas requirements for ammonia mixtures for QCell Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99 999 or better Maximum Water Content 2 ppmv Supply Rate max 10 mL min per channel Pressure min 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar max 0 15 MPa 1 5 bar using a two stage pres...

Page 57: ... suitable for Hydrogen use the specifications listed for 1 channel systems in Table 5 8 apply to your system NOTICE A hydrogen sensor must be installed in the vicinity of the instrument for the rare case of leaks within the gas supply to the instrument Table 5 9 Gas requirements for hydrogen 2 channel system Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99 999 or better Maximum Water Content 2 ppmv Supply ...

Page 58: ...ressure gauges is not necessarily a two stage gas pressure regulator Inform your local supplier that a two stage gas pressure regulator is absolutely essential and is a requirement for stable performance of the iCAP Qnova Series instruments NOTICE The CCT gas regulator should have a specification of 0 3 MPa 3 bar outlet pressure max 0 8 MPa 8 bar and it must fit the maximum primary pressure specif...

Page 59: ...ons the use of additional gas is beneficial The gas requirements are detailed in Table 5 11 NOTICE The additional gas regulators must have an outlet pressure of max 0 1 MPa 1 bar and they must fit the maximum primary pressure specification of the additional gas laboratory supplies Check whether your maximum primary pressure is 30 MPa 300 bar 23 MPa 230 bar or 20 MPa 200 bar and choose accordingly ...

Page 60: ...irements for oxygen Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99 996 or better Maximum Water Content 5 ppmv Supply Rate max 1 L min Pressure Regulator Output max 1 bar using a two stage pressure regulator 200 bar to 3 bar NOTICE A temperature of the spray chamber down to 10 C will be required for the analysis of organic solvents This is controlled via the Peltier cooler Table 5 13 Additional gas requir...

Page 61: ...Pre Installation Requirements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision A 5 15 Supply Rate max 1 L min per channel Pressure Regulator Output max 1 bar using a two stage pressure regulator 200 bar to 3 bar Table 5 14 Additional gas requirements for methane continued Gas Requirement Specification ...

Page 62: ... 16 L min max 24 L min of argon It is essential that the gases be delivered with the necessary pressure and purity In case of questions contact your certified Thermo Fisher Scientific service representative Gas Supply Connections Figure 5 8 shows the location of the gas connections at the left hand side of the instrument NOTICE All gas flow rates are given relate to standard conditions CAUTION Whe...

Page 63: ...nlet 6 He inlet 7 O2 inlet Figure 5 9 Gas connection at the left of iCAP TQ TQs ICP MS system Table 5 15 Gas connections at iCAP TQ TQs ICP MS Label Connection Tubing Capillary Argona a applicable for iCAP TQ ICP MS push in fitting 6 mm OD Add1a push in fitting 6 mm OD Add2a push in fitting 6 mm OD Argonb b applicable for iCAP TQs ICP MS bulk head union 1 4 OD Add1b bulk head union 6 mm OD Add2b b...

Page 64: ...ing will be supplied with the instrument Table 5 16 Argon gas requirements Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99 996 or better Maximum Water Content 5 ppmv Supply Rate max 24 L min Pressure min 0 55 MPa 5 5 bar max 0 6 MPa 6 bar using a two stage pressure regulator 200 bar to 10 bar 230 bar to 10 bar or 300 bar to 10 bar NOTICE The plasma gas regulator must have an outlet pressure of max 1 MPa 1...

Page 65: ... the spray chamber The type of factory installed additional gas modules is indicated on a label at the rear wall of the instrument Figure 5 11 shows an example of a label for an additional gas module Labeled Components 1 iCAP TQ MS 2 argon inlet 3 pressure gauge 4 shut off valve 5 gas source 6 pressure regulator Figure 5 10 Argon connection of iCAP Qnova Series systems 1 2 6 3 5 4 Figure 5 11 Exam...

Page 66: ...le 5 17 for details of the helium gas requirements Argon or Mixtures with Helium for QCell See Table 5 18 for details of the argon gas requirements NOTICE The CR gas outlet should be located at a maximum distance of 2 to 3 meters to the left of the instrument Thermo Fisher Scientific supplies 2 3 meters of gas tubing with the instrument Table 5 17 CR gas requirements for helium Gas Requirement Spe...

Page 67: ... bar using a two stage pressure regulator 200 bar to 3 bar Table 5 18 Gas requirements for argon for QCell Gas Requirement Specification Table 5 19 Gas requirements for hydrogen for QCell Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99 999 Maximum Water Content 2 ppmv Supply Rate max 15 mL min Pressure min 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar max 0 15 MPa 1 5 bar using a two stage pressure regulator 200 bar to 3 bar Table 5 ...

Page 68: ...h Helium for QCell See Table 5 21 for details of the ammonia gas requirements Table 5 21 Gas requirements for ammonia mixtures for QCell Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99 999 or better Maximum Water Content 2 ppmv Supply Rate max 2 mL min for pure gas Pressure min 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar max 0 15 MPa 1 5 bar using a single stage pressure regulator suitable for ammonia for pure gas ...

Page 69: ...lled pressure gauges is not necessarily a two stage gas pressure regulator Inform your local supplier that a two stage gas pressure regulator is absolutely essential and is a requirement for stable performance of the iCAP Qnova Series instruments NOTICE The CR gas regulator should have a specification of 0 3 MPa 3 bar outlet pressure max 0 8 MPa 8 bar and it must fit the maximum primary pressure s...

Page 70: ...some applications the use of additional gas is beneficial The gas requirements are detailed in Table 5 23 NOTICE The additional gas regulators must have an outlet pressure of max 0 1 MPa 1 bar and they must fit the maximum primary pressure specification of the additional gas laboratory supplies Check whether your maximum primary pressure is 30 MPa 300 bar 23 MPa 230 bar or 20 MPa 200 bar and choos...

Page 71: ... Gas Requirement Specification Purity 99 995 or better Maximum Water Content 5 ppmv Supply Rate max 1 L min Pressure Regulator Output max 1 bar using a two stage pressure regulator 200 bar to 3 bar NOTICE A temperature of the spray chamber down to 10 C will be required for the analysis of organic solvents This is controlled via the Peltier cooler Table 5 25 Additional gas requirements for nitrogen...

Page 72: ...nstallation Requirements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision A Thermo Scientific Supply Rate max 1 L min Pressure Regulator Output max 1 bar using a two stage pressure regulator 200 bar to 3 bar Table 5 26 Additional gas requirements for methane continued Gas Requirement Specification ...

Page 73: ...actuate pneumatic controls Additional Gases Argon Used for gas dilution of high matrix samples A small amount of methane CH4 might be added for optional sensitivity enhancement for arsenic As and selenium Se NOTICE Maximum content of methane 4 5 Nitrogen or mixtures with helium and or argon Used to enhance sensitivity Oxygen or mixtures with helium and or argon Used for the analysis of organic mat...

Page 74: ...CAP TQ TQs ICP MS Gases for CR use Material Used for Helium Used for the removal of polyatomic interferences by kinetic energy discrimination Oxygen or mixtures with helium Used for the removal of polyatomic and isobaric interferences by mass shift reactions oxidation Hydrogen or mixtures with helium Used for the removal of polyatomic and isobaric interferences by charge transfer reactions and mas...

Page 75: ...s Distilled water Table 5 30 Materials and their use Material Used for Liquids Fore vacuum pump oil Used for cooling lubrication and sealing of the fore vacuum pump Sample matrices Water based solutions with mixed acid content Preparation of calibration solutions samples Maximum permitted content HNO3 10 HCl 5 H2SO4 10 HF 1 5 when inert sample introduction system is used Organic solvents like etha...

Page 76: ...Consumables Permitted Materials 5 30 iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS Pre Installation Requirements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision A Thermo Scientific ...

Page 77: ...rements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision B 6 1 Chapter 6 General Preinstallation Information This chapter provides general pre installation information for your instrument Contents Instrument Arrival on page 8 2 Installation on page 8 3 Operating Environment on page 8 5 ...

Page 78: ...ort the damage and let a certified Thermo Fisher Scientific service representative check for further damage When your system arrives move it to a protected location indoors preferably the installation site Take the specifications described for the laboratory in this guide as a guideline for the temperature and humidity in the storage room If you have questions about moving your system contact your...

Page 79: ...ument if there is one person a key operator who has major responsibility for that instrument Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you designate a key operator to oversee the operation and maintenance of the system in your laboratory The key operator should be available to the installing engineer throughout the installation This person will also be the key figure in the communication between yo...

Page 80: ...te the instrument For information concerning course schedules and fees contact the following address or your local Thermo Fisher Scientific representative Thermo Fisher Scientific Hanna Kunath Str 11 28199 Bremen Germany Phone 49 0 421 54 93 0 Fax 49 0 421 54 93 426 E mail training bremen thermo com Preventive Maintenance Routine and preventive maintenance of the instrument is in the responsibilit...

Page 81: ...in excessive dust smoke or other particulate matter For reference the air should contain fewer than 35 106 particles per cubic meter 1 106 particles per cubic foot in excess of 5 μm Dust can clog the air filters causing a reduction in air flow around electronic components Dust will also form a layer on electronic components that will act as an insulating blanket and thus reduce the heat transfer f...

Page 82: ...hese instruments provide a continuous record of line performance by analyzing and printing out information on three types of voltage disturbances Slow average Sag and surge Transient In the first two cases the duration as well as the amplitude of the disturbance is indicated by time interval recording The power line must be monitored continuously for seven consecutive days 24 hours a day If inspec...

Page 83: ...u should consider power conditioners which can control both of these problems Your electrician should install the buck boost transformer before the installation of your system is started Uninterruptible Power Supply If your local area is susceptible to corrupted power or power disruptions an uninterruptible power supply UPS should be installed in your laboratory Tip For compliance and safety ensur...

Page 84: ...oratory in selecting a line conditioner or in locating a power consultant in your area Specifying power conditioning equipment is a complex task that is best handled by a company or consultant specializing in that field A selection of such companies is listed in Table 6 1 Table 6 1 Companies specifying power conditioning equipmenta Company Address or comment Internet General Electric Company World...

Page 85: ...nd working in a chair padded with polyurethane foam in a room at 20 relative humidity can cause as much as 18000 V of electrostatic potential to develop on your skin or 1500 V at 80 relative humidity Working in laboratory coats and clothing made of synthetic fibers can cause accumulation of static electricity on your skin Polystyrene cups and packing materials typically have a considerable electro...

Page 86: ...General Preinstallation Information Operating Environment 6 10 iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS Pre Installation Requirements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision B Thermo Scientific ...

Page 87: ...ooling water 5 2 connections 5 3 D damage documenting 6 2 to equipment 6 2 data system dimensions 2 13 placing 2 12 workbench 2 13 delivery terms 6 2 dimensions and weights 2 2 dimensions of packed units 2 2 2 13 distilled water for cleaning 5 29 drip pan for fore vacuum pump 2 10 drip tray 2 8 dust 6 5 E electronic components 6 9 electrostatic discharge ESD damage 6 9 precautions 6 9 entrance req...

Page 88: ...erating environment 6 5 operator s responsibilities 1 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 3 6 4 6 8 oxygen 5 14 5 25 P packing materials 6 9 particulate matter air flow 6 5 dust 6 5 smoke 6 5 plasma exhaust 3 3 gas pressure regulator 5 7 5 18 polystyrene foam cups 6 9 power conditioning 6 7 6 8 monitoring 6 6 quality 4 8 6 5 sags and surges 6 5 slow average 6 5 supply quality 6 6 transients 6 5 power conditioner 4 2 ...

Page 89: ...6 3 isolation noise 6 7 transient voltages 6 7 transport pallet 2 4 transportation risk 6 2 two stage gas pressure regulator 5 12 5 23 typographical conventions 1 2 U uninterruptible power supply UPS 6 7 USB cable 2 12 using your new instrument 6 3 V vibration 3 7 voltage disturbances 6 5 voltage sags 4 2 W wall outlet chiller 4 8 computer 4 8 instrument 4 2 weight 2 4 equipment 2 13 instrument 2 ...

Page 90: ...I 4 iCAP Qnova Series ICP MS Pre Installation Requirements Guide P N BRE0006946 Revision B Thermo Scientific Index Y Y ...

Page 91: ...can be maintained at a constant temperature between 15 and 35 C 59 and 95 F 12 Yes No The relative humidity is between 20 and 80 non condensation and non corrosive atmosphere 13 Yes No All gases required are on site gas lines are installed and appropriate gas regulators are available List gases and purity _________________________________________________________________ 14 Yes No A hydrogen sensor...

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