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Performance Checks   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cleaning the Sample Introduction System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Quick-Change Adjustable Torch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Plasma Torch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Plasma Induction Plates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Removing the Injector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Removing and Disassembling the Torch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Cleaning the Torch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Replacing the Torch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Replacing the Torch on the Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Scott Spray Chamber   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Removing the Scott Spray Chamber   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Removing the End Cap from the Spray Chamber  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Cleaning the Scott-Type Spray Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Replacing the Scott-Type Spray Chamber  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Cyclonic Spray Chamber   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Removing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Etching the Cyclonic Spray Chamber   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Cleaning the Cyclonic Spray Chamber   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Installing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Replacing the Plasma Induction Plates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Removing and Cleaning the Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Removing and Replacing the Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 
Removing and Returning the Axial Purge Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 
Removing and Returning the Radial Purge Window  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Cleaning the Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Replacing and Adjusting the Shear Gas Nozzle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Removing the Shear Gas Nozzle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Returning the Shear Gas Nozzle   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Adjusting the Position of the Shear Gas Nozzle   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Remove and Replacing the Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Removing and Replacing the Axial Flat Optic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Nebulizers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
GemTip Cross-Flow Nebulizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Removing the Nebulizer/End Cap  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Checking the Spray Pattern   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Содержание AVIO 200

Страница 1: ...AVIO 200 SPECTROMETER Hardware Guide ICP OPTICAL EMISSION ...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...AvioTM 200 Spectrometer Customer Hardware and Service Guide ...

Страница 4: ...ed No 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 Avio 200 is a trademark of Perkin E...

Страница 5: ...he instrument in the sample compartment 17 Caution label on the back of the instrument 18 Warning labels on the left side of the instrument 19 Warning labels on the right side of the instrument 21 Warning labels in the torch compartment 23 Neon Box Label 24 Using this Guide 25 Documents to Help You 25 How this Guide is Organized 26 Using the Index 27 A Word on Troubleshooting 27 Chapter 1 Safety P...

Страница 6: ...ings 43 Safe Use of Chemical Reagents 44 Sample Preparation 46 Dissolving Solid Samples in Organics 46 Dissolving Solid Samples Using Acids 47 Acid Digestions 48 Fusion Mixtures 51 Decontamination and Cleaning 51 Decontamination 51 Procedure 52 Cleaning the Instrument 52 References 53 Chapter 2 Preparing Your Laboratory Environmental Conditions 57 Exhaust Vent Requirements 58 Cooling Water Require...

Страница 7: ...ation 90 Technical Data 91 General 91 ICP Plasma Generator System 91 Gas Flow Controls 92 Sample Introduction System 93 Optical System 94 Chapter 4 Installation Installation Summary 97 Setting Up the Computer and Printer 98 Moving the Instrument 98 Connecting the Gases and Cooling Water 99 Connecting the Gases 99 Connecting the PolyScience Chiller 104 Connecting the Chiller to the Instrument 105 R...

Страница 8: ... Instrument Parameters 153 General Parameter Settings 153 Instrument Settings for Aqueous Solutions 154 Hardware Settings and Options 156 Shipping List 157 Chapter 5 Maintenance Introduction 165 Daily Checks 165 Daily Cleaning 165 Argon Supply 166 Purge Gas Supply 166 Shear Gas Supply 166 Chiller 166 Vent 166 Torch and Plasma Induction Plates 167 Nebulizer 167 Peristaltic Pump and Drain 167 Period...

Страница 9: ...r 193 Etching the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 195 Cleaning the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 196 Installing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 196 Replacing the Plasma Induction Plates 197 Windows 199 Removing and Cleaning the Windows 199 Removing and Replacing the Windows 200 Removing and Returning the Axial Purge Window 200 Removing and Returning the Radial Purge Window 203 Cleaning the Windows 206 Replacing and Ad...

Страница 10: ...GemCone Liquid Fitting Maintenance 236 Concentric Glass Nebulizer 237 Installing the Concentric Nebulizer on the Cyclonic Spray Chamber 237 Installing the Concentric Nebulizer on the Scott s Spray Chamber 238 Cleaning the Concentric Glass Nebulizer 240 Mira Mist Nebulizer 241 Sample Capillary Tubing 242 Gas Line 243 Sample Introduction Maximizing Stability 243 Cleaning the Nebulizer 244 Peristalti...

Страница 11: ... Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Performance Problems 276 Checking the Sample Introduction System 276 Plasma Ignition and Stability Problems 283 Plasma Ignition Problems 283 Plasma Stability Problems 284 Printing Problems 285 Troubleshooting Form 288 General 288 Sample Introduction Configuration 288 Instrument Environment 289 ...

Страница 12: ...Contents 10 ...

Страница 13: ...eive 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 order for ...

Страница 14: ...his 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 cet équipement risque d être moins efficace si l équipement fait l objet d une utilisation différente de celle mentionnée pa...

Страница 15: ...ronments 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 United States FCC This instrument is cla...

Страница 16: ...rolled at 20 2 C F Relative humidity 20 to 80 without condensation Altitude in the range 400 m to 2 000 m 1 312 ft to 6 562 ft Safe operating conditions Indoors Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 without condensation Altitude in the range 400 m to 2 000 m 1 312 ft to 6 562 ft Storage conditions Ambient temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 w...

Страница 17: ...is symbol indicates Caution risk of electric shock AVERTISSEMENT Risque de choc électrique Warning This symbol indicates Caution risk of danger Documentation must be consulted to determine the nature of the potential hazard and any actions which have to be taken AVERTISSEMENT Risque de Danger Réfère à la documentation de déterminer la nature de l hasard potentiel et aucunes actions qui sont nécess...

Страница 18: ...ition 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 ...

Страница 19: ...nstrument in the sample compartment Figure A Location of the glassware label in the sample compartment Location Instructions for Safety Label 1 in Figure A Only use PerkinElmer Flat PlateTM Torch Glassware Seulement utiliser PerkinElmer Flat PlateTM Torch Verrerie 1 ...

Страница 20: ...ructions for Safety Label 1 in Figure B CAUTION This unit contains protective circuitry Contact PerkinElmer qualified personnel before performing any AC line tests ATTENTION Cette unité contient les circuits protecteurs Contactez le personnel de service qualififié de PerkinElmer avant d exécuter n importe quelle ligne essals a C A 1 ...

Страница 21: ...l 1 in Figure C Warning Grounding circuit continuity is vital for the safe operation of equipment Never operate equipment with grounding conductor disconnected Attention La continuité de circuit de mise a la terre est primordiale pour le fonctionnement sécurisé de l équipment Ne faites jamais fonctionner l équipment lorsque le conducteur de terre est deconnecté 2 1 3 4 ...

Страница 22: ...charge sure des condensateurs Label 3 in Figure C Warning To avoid electrical shock disconnect power cord before servicing Avertissement Débrancher le cordon l alimentation de l appareil avant l entretien afin de prévenir les chocs électriques Label 4 in Figure C Warning All field wiring must have insulation for at least 300V Avertissement Le cablage a pied d ouvre doit entre certifiés pour minimu...

Страница 23: ...rument Marking Location Instructions for Safety Label 1 in Figure D CAUTION Do not restrict air intake or exhaust ATTENTION Ne limitez pas l entreé ou l échappement d air To provide adequate space for ventilation allow at least 30 cm 12 inches of free space around the instrument Do not obstruct the two air filters 1 2 3 ...

Страница 24: ...ust ATTENTION Ne limitez pas l entreé ou l échappement d air To provide adequate space for ventilation allow at least 30 cm 12 inches of free space around the instrument Do not obstruct the two air filters Label 3 in Figure D CAUTION Cooling ATTENTION Refroidissement ...

Страница 25: ...ation Instructions for Safety Label 1 in Figure E WARNING Do not defeat interlocks Avertissement Ne pas desengager les enclenchements de securite The instrument has safety interlocks to protect the operator from exposure to radio frequency and ultraviolet radiation Do not attempt to defeat the safety interlocks 1 2 ...

Страница 26: ...eon Box Label Figure F Neon Box Label Label 2 in Figure E Risk of hot surfaces Risque de surfaces chaudes Wait until the torch and surrounding surfaces have cooled to room temperature before you touch them ...

Страница 27: ...gistix 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 produced by ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 29: ...llowing 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 selection of instrum...

Страница 30: ...28 ...

Страница 31: ...Safety Practices 1 ...

Страница 32: ...30 Safety Practices ...

Страница 33: ...w 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 Before the instrument is installed the area around under and behind the instrument s planned location is to be cleared of an...

Страница 34: ...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 properly Smoking is a source of significant contamination as well as a potential route for ingesting harmful chemicals Food should not be stored handled or consumed in the work area Environmental Conditions T...

Страница 35: ... ventilation system must be provided for the instrument Detailed specifications for a recommended venting system are described in the section titled Exhaust Vent Requirements on page 58 Instrument Safety Practices This section describes potential hazards and recommended safety practices You should thoroughly review this information Thisequipmentrequiresnospecifiedinspectionorpreventivemaintenance ...

Страница 36: ...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 doors and shields in place Ultraviolet Radiation The p...

Страница 37: ...t covers is likely to expose live parts Even when the power switch is off high voltages can still be present Power supplies inside the instrument may still be charged even if the instrument has been disconnected from all voltage sources Des tensions mortelles sont présentes dans certaines zones de l instrument La maintenance interne de l instrument ne doit être confiée qu à un responsable techniqu...

Страница 38: ...issement Connectez l instrument sur une prise 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...

Страница 39: ...fore opening it for any adjustment replacement maintenance or repair If afterwards the opened Any interruption of the protective conductor earth ground inside or outside the instrument or disconnection 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 ...

Страница 40: ... to prolonged storage under unfavorable 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 co...

Страница 41: ...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...

Страница 42: ...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...

Страница 43: ...if the 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 associ...

Страница 44: ... 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...

Страница 45: ...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 ...

Страница 46: ...actices that should be observed when working with any chemicals Avertissement 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 expos...

Страница 47: ...he 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 Store solvents in an approved cabinet with the appropriate ventilation as required away from the instrument Give careful at...

Страница 48: ...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 solution by dissolving the sample in an organic solvent or acidic solution digesting the sample or reacting the sample with a f...

Страница 49: ...yl 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 53 Dissolving Solid Samples Using Acids Dissolving solid samples in aqueous solutions often requires the use of concentrated acids Using Acids When using acids use the following pre...

Страница 50: ...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 Additional hazards and precautions are given in References 1 2 9 10 and 11 Hydrofluoric Acid Hydrofluoric acid HF is also used for digestions It is toxic and extremely corrosive Hydrofluoric acid will readily burn skin and if the fumes are inhale...

Страница 51: ...g the magnitude of the reaction Apply heat to a digestion solution slowly in case a further vigorous reaction is initiated Cool the completed digest before transferring it and diluting it Add water cautiously Digestions at Elevated Pressure Acid digestions in a pressure digestion apparatus require special care at several points in addition to the precautions described above Before using hydrofluor...

Страница 52: ...e entrapped fumes safely When using high pressure digestion vessels consult the manufacturer s instructions and recommendations particularly regarding organic material and possible explosive reactions Never use perchloric acid in a pressure digestion Avertissement Lors de l utilisation des récipients de digestion à haute pression consulter les instructions et recommandations du fabricant notamment...

Страница 53: ...eviously for handling acids Decontamination and Cleaning Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those specified by PerkinElmer users should check with PerkinElmer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment Decontamination Customers wishing to return instrumentation and or associated materials to PerkinElmer for repair maintenance warranty or trade in purposes are a...

Страница 54: ...ts_perkinelmercertificationofdecontaminationform pdf If you do not have access to the internet and are 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 ...

Страница 55: ... 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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Страница 57: ...Preparing Your Laboratory 2 ...

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Страница 59: ... at 20 2 C The heat dissipated directly into the laboratory when the Avio 200 is properly vented is approximately 6600 BTU hour 2200 W Relative humidity between 20 and 80 non condensing For optimum instrument performance the relative humidity should be between 35 and 50 Dust levels not above 36 000 000 particles 0 5 micron or larger per cubic meter of air The environment should be relatively dust ...

Страница 60: ...low rate is 3400 liters per min 120 cubic feet min The blower capacity depends on the duct length and number of elbows or bends used to install the system If an excessively long duct system or a system with many bends Warning Toxic fumes The use of ICP OES instruments without adequate ventilation to outside air may constitute a health hazard For example the combustion of halogenated hydrocarbons p...

Страница 61: ...ute ducts away from sprinkler heads Locate the blower as close to the discharge outlet as possible All joints on the discharge side should be airtight especially if toxic vapors are being carried Equip the outlet end of the system with a back draft damper and take the necessary precautions to keep the exhaust outlet away from open windows or inlet vents and to extend it above the roof of the build...

Страница 62: ...lace exhaust hose over the instrument exhaust connector 2 Secure the tie wrap 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 1 2 3 ...

Страница 63: ...m 32 in Avio 200 Instrument The Avio 200 is 65 cm wide 26 in 81 cm high 32 in and 76cm deep 30 in Figure 2 2 illustrates the dimensions of the instrument The Avio 200 weighs 99kg 218 lbs or 150 kg 330 lbs with the shipping container The Avio 200 installation kit will included one flexible hose Part No N0691578 and two hose clamps Part No 09920044 for connecting to the exhaust The Avio 200 may be p...

Страница 64: ...nce WhisperCoolTM or equivalent is usually located on the floor to the right side of the instrument Its dimensions are 36 5 cm 14 4 in wide 67 3 cm 26 5 in deep and 61 0 cm 24 in high It weighs 80 kg 178 lbs The chiller has Item Description 1 Height 81 cm 32 in 2 Depth 76 cm 30 in 3 Length 65 cm 26 in 1 2 3 ...

Страница 65: ...045 For detailed information on PolyScience WhisperCoolTM chiller electrical requirements see the following section Electrical Requirements Caution Attention If a longer 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 a...

Страница 66: ...pply voltage produces large AC line voltage fluctuations a qualified electrician should install a voltage regulator between the electrical outlet and the instrument The Avio 200 instrument is supplied with a 2 5 m 98 in line power cord that supplies both the spectrometer and the RF Generator The line power supply point must be within 2 5 meters of the rear of the spectrometer Connect the spectrome...

Страница 67: ... PolyScience WhisperCoolTM Chiller are printed on a serial number label located on the back of the unit The voltage of the power source must meet the specified voltage 10 In addition an adequate ground connection must be provided For 60 Hz installations the PolyScience WhisperCoolTM Chiller 60 Hz 15A unit is supplied with a 15 ampere 250 volt Hubbell 4570 C Twist Lock power plug NEMA L6 15P config...

Страница 68: ...nd consequently can be stored for longer periods without loss A tank of gaseous argon will last 5 to 6 hours of running time The normal argon usage is 9 20 liters min with a maximum of 25 liters min 0 04 1 0 cu ft min The argon flow for the system including the ICP may vary between 1 and 25 L min Available argon pressure should be between 550 to 825 kPa 5 5 to 8 25 bar or 80 to 120 psig Argon can ...

Страница 69: ...uld be between 550 and 825 5 5 to 8 25 bar or 80 to 120 psig Regulator A pressure regulator for use with either argon or nitrogen is available from PerkinElmer as Part No 03030284 To connect the regulator to the instrument gas controls use the 1 4 in Swagelok connector The gas tube provided has 1 4 in Swagelock fittings Caution Attention Gas delivery lines from the purge gas tank should be contami...

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Страница 73: ...stems are Baffled cyclonic spray chamber with a Meinhard K1 nebulizer Scott spray chamber with a cross flow nebulizer The spectrometer for the Avio 200 consists of the following modules Optics module Spectrometer electronics module Spectrometer pneumatics module The ICP source for the Avio 200 consists of three modules RF generator module High voltage power supply module Plasma pneumatics module T...

Страница 74: ...System Description 72 Figure 3 1 The Avio 200 Item Description 1 Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module inside 2 Peristaltic Pump 3 Viewing Window 4 Spectrometer 4 2 1 3 ...

Страница 75: ...can be selected in the software An automatic shutter closes between measurement cycles to reduce the exposure of the optics to excess UV radiation Monochromator In the dual Echelle monochromator the prism monochromator acts as a preselection system to select the required wavelength range to pass on to the Echelle monochromator Optimally positioned slits and baffles result in very low stray light l...

Страница 76: ...roughput In addition part of the slit height is used for the simultaneous measurement of a neon reference spectrum for wavelength correction Two slit width settings are available optimized for UV and visible wavelengths The system automatically selects the correct slit for each analytical measurement Figure 3 2 Monochromator Item Description Item Description 1 Echelle Grating 4 Fiber optic for the...

Страница 77: ...t are used for separate reference and analytical measurements The analytical signal is measured in the larger lower array The rear of the actual detector area is thinned to a few micrometers to allow illumination from the rear This prevents the absorption of radiation by components other than the detector pixels and maximizes the quantum efficiency without the use of a fluorescent coating ...

Страница 78: ...76 Figure 3 3 Detector Item Description Item Description 1 Output 6 CCD Array 2 Register for the reference measurement 7 Output 3 2 mm 8 Register for the reference measurement 4 CCD Array 9 3 mm 5 3 5 mm 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 9 ...

Страница 79: ...hotons of radiation from the analyte emission strike the photosensitive area of the detector where photoelectrons are produced in each pixel of the detector The electrons are moved into the register where they accumulate as electric charge The charge is allowed to accumulate for the period selected for the integration time At the end of the integration time the charge is transferred out of the reg...

Страница 80: ...le to enable active wavelength correction ICP Source RF Generator The Avio 200 uses a 40 MHz free running solid state RF generator The RF power from the solid state oscillator is used to ionize the argon in the torch and excite the atoms of the liquid sample so that they emit energy at their atomic wavelength in the form of photons The photons from the torch are detected optically and measured ele...

Страница 81: ...strating the RF Power Control RFPC Item Description 1 AC Power Input 2 40 MHz RF Power Generator 3 RF Power to Plasma Induction Plates 4 Plasma 5 Control Feedback Signal 6 Power Measurement Signal 7 RF Power Control Loop 8 Microprocessor 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 ...

Страница 82: ... introduction system is always 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 ha...

Страница 83: ...d cyclonic spray chamber with a Meinhard K1 nebulizer Other combinations are also available A Ryton double pass Scott type spray chamber with the GemTip Cross Flow pneumatic nebulizer is one of the standard configurations This 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 Fig...

Страница 84: ...System Description 82 Figure 3 7 GemCone nebulizer and end cap N0680343 also shown in cross sec tional view ...

Страница 85: ...less than 5 dissolved solids Uses GemTips made of sapphire and ruby in a Ryton end cap for maximum chemical resistance GemCone Conespray Nebulizer High Solids N0690670 Low Flow N0690671 High Solids GemCone is for samples with high dissolved solids up to 20 Low Flow GemCone permits lower nebulizer gas flow rates useful for spectral lines with high excitation energies and for providing a more robust...

Страница 86: ...tions containing hydrofluoric acid PerkinElmer offers four types Meinhard A C K1 and K3 which are described below All require an end cap Part No N0680343 for use with the Scott spray chambers The Meinhard nebulizer will aspirate liquid sample without pumping The nebulizer may also be operated with externally pumped sample provided that the sample flow is not significantly below the natural aspirat...

Страница 87: ... from damage The main system interlocks are described below The following interlocks must be satisfied in order to ignite the plasma If any of these interlocks is interrupted while the plasma is on the plasma will automatically be shut down Before you can ignite the plasma The torch compartment door must be closed the Emergency Off EMO switch on front of instrument must be released the argon press...

Страница 88: ...you 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 Ad...

Страница 89: ... 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 current TubingS...

Страница 90: ... power cord permanently attached with an IEC 309 connector Connect to 200 240 VAC 15 A IEC 309 line power outlet N2 Purge gas inlet for nitrogen or argon Use hose N0690275 Air N2 Shear Gas Shear gas inlet for air or nitrogen Use Air hose N0770348 included with Air Dryer Filter and regulator assembly Ar Argon inlet for torch Use Argon hose N0690274 H2O IN Red Tie Cooling water inlet Use hose N07703...

Страница 91: ...cooling water connections on the spectrometer side of the instrument Item Description Item Description 1 Avio 200 7 Coolant In 2 Terminal Strip For the Chiller Remote 8 To Avio In 3 Gas Supply 9 Coolant Supply Hose Part No N0770341 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 ...

Страница 92: ...he system switches on the neon reference lamp and measures the intensity If the energy is too low the system displays an error message When the measured intensity is above the lower limit the system is ready for use System initialization takes less than 10 minutes The spectrometer initialization is completed when the spectrometer sends a system ready message to the computer and can be viewed under...

Страница 93: ...er Computer controlled using a special application program running under a graphical user interface Power requirements 200 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 2800 VA maximum Electrical protection Insulation Class I Pollution degree 2 Safety standards See the Declaration of Conformity EMC standards See the Declaration of Conformity Environmental requirements Recommended temperature 15 C to 35 C...

Страница 94: ...pted the plasma is shut down automatically Gas Flow Controls Plasma Argon Flow Closed loop flow control using a proportional valve and a measured pressure across a known resistor Computer controlled to regulate the flow automatically within the range of 8 to 20 0 liters minute in 1 0 liter minute increments The flow system is interlocked to prevent ignition without plasma gas flowing Auxiliary Arg...

Страница 95: ...ple introduction system provides the best precision and detection limits This system cannot be used with HF Nebulizer Cross flow design with chemically resistant GemTips manufactured from corrosion resistant sapphire tips in a PEEK body material The system can routinely handle 50 v v solutions of HCl HNO3 H2SO4 H3PO4 20 v v HF and 30 v v NaOH Up to 20 NaCl can be aspirated by the nebulizer for 1 h...

Страница 96: ...d Peltier cooler Detector area approximately 3 x 5 mm split into a reference and an analyte array with separate read out registers Reference array 64 x 192 pixels of 18 x 32 m Analyte array 64 x 192 pixels of 18 x 56 m Read out noise 30 electrons Dark current 150 electrons pixel second Read out time 64 s Full well capacity 1 1 million electrons Charge transfer efficiency 0 99995 Wavelength correct...

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Страница 99: ...erence should you need information on moving the system or reinstalling accessories In conjunction with this material be sure to consult the Safety Practices chapter beginning on page 29 and Preparing Your Laboratory chapter beginning on page 55 The following sections are included in this chapter The installation of the system is divided into the following steps Moving the Instrument Connecting th...

Страница 100: ...essories for example an autosampler Disconnect all gas and water lines Remove the computer and printer Attach the handles Caution Attention If moving the Avio 200 will subject the instrument to any freezing temperatures you must contact a PerkinElmer service engineer to assist you in the move The PerkinElmer service engineer will flush all traces of cooling water from the RF generator to prevent f...

Страница 101: ...ter see the procedures later in this chapter Installing the Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module on page 116 Connecting the Gases and Cooling Water After the instrument has been moved into its position it can be connected to the various services in the laboratory Connecting the Gases Use two wrenches when making Swagelok connections Use a space collar Part No 09920125 supplied in the hose kit at e...

Страница 102: ...art No 09920125 on both ends of the tubing Refer to Figure 4 1 2 Set the nitrogen supply regulator between 275 kPa and 825 kPa 2 75 to 8 25 bar or 40 120 psig 3 Check for leaks using a proprietary leak testing fluid for high purity gas lines Caution Attention The pneumatic tubing kinks easily Install it so that it is less likely to twist fold and kink Les kinks de tubes pneumatiques facilement Ins...

Страница 103: ...c water and shear gas connections Item Description Item Description 1 Ar Supply 4 Out Water Hose with White Tie Wrap 2 Air N2 Shear Gas Supply 5 In Water Hose with Red Tie Wrap 3 N2 Supply 6 Cooling minimum pressure no maximum 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Страница 104: ...nstallation kit Part No N0790432 For more information on the requirements for the shear gas supply refer to Pneumatic Requirements on page 66 An air hose Part No N0770348 with 1 4 in Swagelok fittings at each end is supplied in the hose kit that is shipped with the instrument A second air hose is also included The following procedure describes how to connect the PerkinElmer air compressor filter a...

Страница 105: ...et the shear gas pressure when using the PerkinElmer Air Dryer Filter 1 Make sure the shut off valve on the Air Dryer Filter is closed knob turned fully clockwise then set the air pressure on the air compressor to between 550 kPa and 825 kPa 5 5 to 8 25 bar or 80 120 psig 2 Check that the metal covers are in position on the filter bowls and the filter bowl holding rings are properly locked Do not ...

Страница 106: ...ler must be used to supply cooling water to the instrument The PolyScience WhisperCoolTM Chiller comes with a complete instruction manual You should be familiar with this manual before proceeding The PolyScience WhisperCoolTM is available through PerkinElmer in the following two configurations 208 230V 60 Hz 220 240V 50 Hz Before opening the shut off valve always check to make sure the filter bowl...

Страница 107: ...ent The following figure shows the water supply connections at the instrument 2 Locate the instrument Input coolant lines Part No N0770341 which uses 3 8 in Swagelock fittings and connect to the chiller OUTLET fitting Use a 3 8 in space collars Part No 09920584 at the instrument The following figure shows the chiller connections Figure 4 4 on page 109 shows the water supply connections at the inst...

Страница 108: ...e chiller connections Item Description 1 Avio 200 2 Terminal Strip Part No 09987900 For the Chiller Remote 3 Instrument Water Hookup Detail 4 3 8 in Space Collars Part No 09920584 5 Remote Cable Part No N0770175 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 11 10 9 8 ...

Страница 109: ...s 6 Coolant Drain Hose Part No N0770342 White Tie Wrap 7 Coolant Supply Hose Part No N0770341 Red Tie Wrap 8 to Chiller In 9 To Avio In 10 Chiller Connection Detail 11 Chiller Item Description 1 Red wire to position 9 2 Black wire to position 11 Item Description 1 2 ...

Страница 110: ...nt has just been turned on starting the software will automatically begin warm up Initiating the software will have no effect on the chiller if the chiller is already on If the Avio 200 Spectrometer is in Sleep or Standby mode 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 Note The plasma sho...

Страница 111: ...low diagram with the chiller Item Description 1 Avio 200 2 Terminal Strip Part No 09987900 For the Chiller Remote 3 Instrument Water Hookup Detail 4 3 8 in Space Collars Part No 09920584 5 Remote Cable Part No N0770175 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 9 8 ...

Страница 112: ...nt fluid with inhibitor Part No N0776200 The chiller reservoir has a capacity of 4 2 liters 1 1 US gallons 3 Keep some coolant fluid beside the unit and proceed to Starting Up the PolyScience Chiller The reservoir tank may need to be topped off once the unit has been started 6 Coolant Drain Hose Part No N0770342 White Tie Wrap Water Out 7 Coolant Supply Hose Part No N0770341 Red Tie Wrap Water In ...

Страница 113: ...ight 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 2 With the chiller running top off the reservoir tank reinstall the reservoir cap and turn clockwise to tighten 3 Install the reservoir access panel and secure it with its screws Item Description 1 Reservoir Cap 1 ...

Страница 114: ...ter 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 électrique Pour éviter les risques de blessures pour vous et d endommager l appareil éteind...

Страница 115: ...es 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 ...

Страница 116: ...ation 114 Figure 4 6 System component connections Item Description 1 Avio 200 2 Autosampler 3 RS 232 Cable Part No B0507701 Computer to Autosampler 4 Ethernet Cable from Computer to Instrument 1 5 7 2 3 4 6 8 ...

Страница 117: ...he USB connection located at the right side of the instrument to the USB connection on your computer Figure 4 7 Installing USB cable for the PlasmaCam 5 Computer 6 Connection From Computer to Printer 7 Printer 8 Monitor Item Description Item Description 1 Right side of instrument 3 Ethernet connection 2 USB Connection to USB Port Item Description 1 2 3 ...

Страница 118: ...efore installing the Quick Change Adjustable Torch Module in the sample compartment check that the plasma induction plates are in place See Figure 4 20 on page 131 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 Glassware...

Страница 119: ...Installation 117 Figure 4 8 Replacing the torch 1 3 4 6 8 2 9 10 5 7 ...

Страница 120: ... No N0790131 2 Torch cutout 3 Knurled Nut Part No N0776027 4 Washer Part No N0776028 5 O ring Part No 09902223 6 Spacer Part No N0791125 7 O ring color code blue Part No N0791334 8 Cassette Part No N0791285 9 Stripe on torch 10 Index mark on torch holder ...

Страница 121: ...Installation 119 1 2 7 9 8 10 3 4 5 6 ...

Страница 122: ...ctor 2mm Alumina Part No N0791183 3 O Ring Color Coded Blue Part No N0791333 4 Lock Collar Part No N0791163 5 Washer Part No N0776014 6 O Ring Part No 0992207 7 Cyclonic Injector Adapter Part No N0790143 8 Scott Injector Adapter Part No N0790154 9 O Ring Part No 09926070 10 O Ring Part No 09200518 ...

Страница 123: ... 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 10 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 2 1 ...

Страница 124: ...must line up and be empty and the PEEK sleeve should not be visible Figure 4 11 PEEK Sleeve Inserted iin 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 Figure 4 12 Item Description 1 Holes Properly Lined up and Empty 1 ...

Страница 125: ... the top of the PEEK sleeve There is not enough room for additional pieces to be installed 2 Correct positioning of the top of the PEEK sleeve There is enough room for additional pieces to be installed 3 Alignment mark 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...

Страница 126: ...s below the Aux tube the inner glass tube by 1 2mm 8 For proper alignment make sure that the mark on the injector 2 and the line on the torch body 3 line up Figure 4 13 Injector Visible Through Torch Item Description 1 Torch 2 Injector 3 Alignment Line 1 2 3 ...

Страница 127: ... of the injector into the groove and rotate it to the right clockwise to lock it in place Figure 4 14 Locking the Injector In Place Item Description 1 Pin in Groove 2 Pin rotated to right no longer visible Injector locked in place 1 2 ...

Страница 128: ...to the instrument 11 Line up the black line on the torch cassette body with the pin on the instrument Figure 4 15 Lining up the black line with the locking pin Item Description 1 Sample Compartment 2 Black Locking Pin 3 Black Line for Alignment 2 3 1 ...

Страница 129: ...carefully through the flat induction plates until the torch cassette body is fully inserted Item Description Item Description 1 Sample compartment 4 Plasma induction plates 2 Torch Compartment 5 Injector 3 Torch Caution Attention Wear gloves when you handle the torch glassware Portez des gants lorsque vous manipulez la verrerie de la torche 1 5 3 2 4 ...

Страница 130: ...Installation 128 Figure 4 17 Inserting the torch Item Description 1 Torch Compartment Torch Not Installed 4 Plasma induction plates 2 Torch Compartment Torch Installed 5 Injector 3 Torch 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Страница 131: ...n 129 14 As you push the torch into position make sure that the slot on the torch is facing the radial purge window Figure 4 18 Location of slot on torch Item Description 1 Torch 2 Slot 3 Radial purge window 2 3 1 ...

Страница 132: ...o back to the sample compartment and push in the black locking pin This will lock the torch cassette into position Figure 4 19 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 ...

Страница 133: ...n 131 Figure 4 20 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 5 4 3 8 9 10 7 6 1 2 ...

Страница 134: ...tach the Scott chamber clip assembly to the bottom of the injector adapter 2 Find the shelf on the injector Figure 4 21 Location of Shelf on Injector 3 Axial Flat Optic 8 Shear Gas Connection 4 Radial Purge Window 9 Plasma Gas Connection 5 Torch 10 Aux Gas Connection Item Description Item Description ...

Страница 135: ... clip assembly Figure 4 22 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 Figure 4 23 Scott Spray Chamber Clip Assembly in Place ...

Страница 136: ...le open insert the bottom of the injector adapter into the opening of the Scott spray chamber Figure 4 24 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 ...

Страница 137: ...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 ...

Страница 138: ...onnecting 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 ...

Страница 139: ... 4 27 Nebulizer connections 3 For more detailed instructions on connecting the tubing see Table 5 7 on page 245 4 Connect the drain tubing to the spray chamber For instructions on connecting tubing to the peristaltic pump see the section Peristaltic Pump on page 244 Item Description Item Description 1 Sample compartment 3 Neb tubing 2 Nebulizer end cap 4 Quick Connect 1 2 3 4 ...

Страница 140: ...base of the cyclonic 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 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 ble...

Страница 141: ... place 4 The white spacer should be installed 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 Item Description 1 Injector 2 Clip 3 Cyclonic Spray Chamber 1 3 2 ...

Страница 142: ...on is 3 For more information on Setting Instrument Parameters see page 153 1 Open the latch by pulling the latch out to the left 2 Raise or lower the inner adjustment plate to either a positive 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 Item Description 1 Cyclonic ...

Страница 143: ...he Position 3 Once you have reached the desired value hold the inner adjustment plate in place and lock the latch by pushing the latch in towards the right Item Description 1 Latch Open 2 Black Line Beneath 3 3 Inner Adjustment Plate 1 3 2 ...

Страница 144: ...plers After the autosampler is installed the software must be configured for the type of autosampler you are using This can be done during the software installation or in the ICP software by selecting the Configure Autosampler command from the System menu See the S10 Autosampler User s Guide Part No 09931133 for detailed information on installing the autosampler Item Description 1 Latch Closed 2 L...

Страница 145: ... or on top of the spectrometer When used alone the autosampler is connected directly to the nebulizer s sample tube Since the length of the sample tube has an influence on the aspiration rate of the nebulizer you should position the autosampler as close to the spectrometer as possible See the following figure Item Designation Function 1 Power Power input socket for 12 V supply from plug in power s...

Страница 146: ...Installation 144 Figure 4 33 Electrical connection for the S10 autosampler to the Avio 200 Item Description Item Description 1 Avio 200 5 Connection From Computer to S10 Autosampler 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 ...

Страница 147: ... 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 2 Serial Communication Cable 6 Connection From Computer to Printer 3 S10 Autosampler in Position 7 Printer 4 Detail of Underside of S10 Autosampler Connections 8 Computer No...

Страница 148: ... 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...

Страница 149: ...sition 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 149 Note The standard sampling probe is a PTFE lined epoxy polymer tube This polymer is resistant to the acids alkalis and or...

Страница 150: ...Installation 148 Figure 4 34 Inserting the sampling probe Item Description 1 Sample Tube 2 O Ring 3 Sampling Probe 4 Sampling Probe Guide 5 Holder 6 About 20 mm 7 Tower 1 2 3 6 5 7 4 ...

Страница 151: ...elect 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 on the probe to prevent it from slipping down The sampling probe is now...

Страница 152: ...he 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 Cup Probe 1 2 ...

Страница 153: ...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 procedure 9 To view spectra collected during the pro...

Страница 154: ... 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 Switch on the exhaust ventilation system 2 Set the gas supplies to the correct press...

Страница 155: ...al 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 0 5 sec Max 2 sec A Max time of 50 seconds may be required for detection limit work Make sure that the read delay wash time and rinse times are sufficie...

Страница 156: ...500 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 0 to 2 5 mL min Equilibration Time 8 sec Torch Position 3 ...

Страница 157: ...operation Parameter Baffled Cyclonic Spray Chamber Low Flow GemCone Nebulizer and 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 Parameter Baffled Cyclonic Spray Chamber Sea Spray Nebulizer and 2 0 mm Alumina Injector RF power 1500 Watts Nebulizer Flow 0 65 L min...

Страница 158: ...nstrument to flush at the end of an analysis using the automatic shutdown start up options It is also recommended to enable tubing saver if the instrument is set to shutdown automatically while running unattended Make sure that the spray chamber is being drained properly to avoid solution filling the torch For radial viewing two different windows are available If you intend to make measurements ne...

Страница 159: ...ding measurement challenges We invest heavily in testing and validating our products to ensure you receive guaranteed compatibility and performance on time every time for every instrument in your laboratory Table 4 1 Shipping Kit Part No N0790010 Part No Description Quantity 02113330 Product Certification 1 N0770425 Receptacle AC Power 250 Volt 1 N0790432 Installation Kit 1 N0791214 Shipping Pack ...

Страница 160: ...Cyclonic Conc 1 Table 4 3 Installation Kit Part No N0790432 Part No Description Quantity 09200486 Wide Mouth Bottle 15L HDPE 1 09936225 ICP OES Instrument Maintenance Log Book 1 N0690271 Drain Bottle Cap Assembly 1 N0770183 Hose Kit includes gas and cooling water hoses 1 N0775325 Air Duct Filter Assembly with R250 Regulator 1 N0790448 Wrench Assembly 1 N0691578 Exhaust Hose Duct 1 09920044 Stainle...

Страница 161: ...8 TBG 1 16 TBG 2 09908265 Clear Polyethylene Tubing 0 023 ID 1 09908585 PVC Pump Tubing 0 045 ID Red Red 1 09908587 PVC Pump Tubing 0 030 ID Black Black 1 09920186 Barb Fitting Coupler Tubing 3 32 TBG 3 32 2 09920267 Barb Male Fitting Tubing 10 32 UNF 3 32 2 09920865 Barb Fitting Coupler Tubing 3 32 TBG 1 16 3 09921045 O Ring 0 126 ID 0 040WD 2 09923037 PVC Pump Tubing 0 045 ID Red Red 1 09923383 ...

Страница 162: ...473550 Flex solvent Tubing package of 12 1 02506516 Round Tygon Tubing B44 3 0 125 ID 0 98 02506532 Round Tygon Tubing F4040A 0 375 ID 0 063 09902033 O Ring 1 359 ID 0 139WD 1 09903730 Barb Fitting 1 8 TBG 1 16 TBG 2 09908265 Clear Polyethylene Tubing 0 023 ID 1 09908585 PVC Pump Tubing 0 045 ID Red Red 1 09908587 PVC Pump Tubing 0 030 ID Black Black 1 09920186 Barb Fitting Coupler Tubing 3 32 TBG...

Страница 163: ...lvent Flex Tubing 0 06 ID Yellow 10 09985735 PVC Solvent Flex Tubing 0 11 ID Yellow 0 98 09995098 Fan Filter 4 5 SQ Foam 1 N0695414 Adapter Drain 1 N0790131 Torch Assembly 1 N0790436 O Ring Cyclonic K1 Torch Kit 1 N0790437 O Ring Kit for Cyclonic K1 Spray Chamber 1 N0791183 2mm Alumina Injector 1 Table 4 5 Spares Available Part No N0790434 Continued ...

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Страница 167: ... safety features Daily Checks The following maintenance procedures should be done on a daily basis Make sure to inspect and replace any hoses which show signs of wear because their failure could cause a hazard Daily Cleaning At the end of each working day it is recommended that you flush out the sample introduction system for five minutes with the plasma on After analyzing aqueous solutions flush ...

Страница 168: ...eady if necessary The purge gas should be 99 999 pure and is available from local suppliers Nitrogen output pressure 275 825 kPa 40 120 psig Shear Gas Supply The Avio 200 requires a supply of shear gas The shear gas used is typically compressed air however nitrogen may also be used Make sure that an adequate supply of shear gas is available and connected to the system Check that the supply has suf...

Страница 169: ...on wool dipped in alcohol Pour prolonger la durée de vie et de l aide dans la prévention de la dévitrification de la verrerie il est nécessaire d éliminer toute trace d alcali sur la verrerie provoquée par la manipulation à mains nues Pour supprimer l alcali essuyez la verrerie propre avec un coton imbibé d alcool Caution Attention When the humidity in your lab is high water can condense on the pl...

Страница 170: ...e Go to the Instrument tab Devices Pump from the dropdown menu In 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 Be sure the drain tubing is firmly attached to the spray chamber and liqui...

Страница 171: ...rbon 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 which can result in a hole in the plasma induction plates and a gas leak Purge Viewing Window Tubes Remove and examine the window or purge tube for deposits If you notice a drop in UV performance clean or replac...

Страница 172: ... on the pump tubing Drains Check the spray chamber drain fittings tubing and connections and replace if necessary General System Maintenance Air filters clean or replace the spectrometer and generator air filters as necessary Chiller Flush out the chiller every 6 months Fill the chiller reservoir with the coolant fluid that includes inhibitor Part No N0776200 The chiller reservoir has a capacity o...

Страница 173: ...alent Correction BEC test and Coefficient of Variation CV test These tests are described in Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Cleaning the Sample Introduction System See the following table for the recommended cleaning procedures for the sample introduction system Table 5 1 Recommended Cleaning Procedure Daily cleaning After analyzing aqueous solutions flush with deionized water or 2 nitric acid followed ...

Страница 174: ...ash 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 The tip is very easily damaged and should NEVER be touched with fingers tissues or anything else Spray Chamber By handling the spray chamber oil and dirt can accumulate on it and this will affect performance To assure proper wetting wipe the spr...

Страница 175: ...sembly is comprised of a quartz torch with an inner quartz tube injector and adapter for securing the injector into an inlet in the spray chamber The injector supplied is an alumina injector with a 2 0 mm inner diameter Other injectors available include alumina injectors of different inner diameter for varying sample flow rate quartz injectors for different sample types and sapphire injectors for ...

Страница 176: ...g or pitting If your lab has high humidity check the plasma induction plates to make sure they are dry Use a soft dry cloth to dry the plasma induction plates if necessary To replace and adjust the plasma induction plates refer to the procedure see Replacing the Plasma Induction Plates on page 197 Item Description 1 Plasma Induction Plates 2 Torch 2 1 ...

Страница 177: ...ll gently down when the locking pin is out and you apply pressure the whole torch body could come out 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 Att...

Страница 178: ... Open the torch compartment door 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 Attend...

Страница 179: ...out 5 Carefully slide the torch holder through the plasma induction plates and out of the instrument 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 blessur...

Страница 180: ...Item Description Item Description 1 Sample compartment 4 Plasma induction plates 2 Torch Compartment 5 Injector 3 Torch Caution Attention Wear cotton gloves when you handle the torch glassware Porter des gants de coton lorsque vous manipulez la verrerie de la torche 1 5 3 2 4 ...

Страница 181: ...rch cassette 7 Slide out the injector assembly straight out from the bottom of the torch cassette 8 Loosen the knurled nut to remove the glassware Figure 5 5 Torch Glassware in Cassette Item Description Item Description 1 Torch Cassette 4 Glassware 2 Knurled Nut 5 Injector Adaptor 3 Injector 1 4 2 5 3 ...

Страница 182: ...view of the location and part numbers of the O rings In the next step be sure to carefully remove the torch so you will avoid breaking the glassware 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 assure...

Страница 183: ... 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 Part No N0790437 See the following figure ...

Страница 184: ...Maintenance 182 1 2 7 9 8 10 3 4 5 6 ...

Страница 185: ...Injector 2mm Alumina Part No N0791183 3 O Ring Color Coded Blue Part No N0791333 4 Lock Collar Part No N0791163 5 Washer Part No N0776014 6 O Ring Part No 0992207 7 Cyclonic Injector Adapter Part No N0790143 8 Scott Injector Adapter Part No N0790154 9 O Ring Part No 09926070 10 O Ring Part No 09200518 ...

Страница 186: ...afety 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 deposits on the to...

Страница 187: ...g on the outside of the injector adapter Part No N0791333 should be replaced after 300 insertions Use the O ring removal tool Part No 09220410 to remove See Figure 5 7 and Figure 5 8 O Ring Removal Tool Replacing the Torch 1 Loosen the knurled nut and firmly grasp the torch and push it slowly into the torch mount Rotate the torch so that the stripe on the torch lines up with the index mark on the ...

Страница 188: ...Maintenance 186 Figure 5 8 Replacing the Torch 1 3 4 6 8 2 9 10 5 7 ...

Страница 189: ...r to the next two figures Item Description 1 Torch glass Part No N0790131 2 Torch cutout 3 Knurled nut Part No N0776027 4 Washer Part No N0776028 5 O ring Part No 09902223 6 Spacer Part No N0791125 7 O ring color code blue Part No N0791334 8 Cassette Part No N0791285 9 Stripe on torch 10 Index mark on torch holder Note If the torch glass does break discard the broken torch and replace the torch gl...

Страница 190: ...artment Caution Attention Only use PerkinElmer Flat Plate Torch GlasswareTM Using any other glassware will damage the torch Utiliser uniquement PerkinElmer Plate Flat Torch GlasswareTM L utilisation de tout autre verrerie endommager la torche 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 ...

Страница 191: ...d water and turn on the pump to flush the spray chamber Remove the 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...

Страница 192: ...ray chamber in place The action of opening the clamp will partially push the spray chamber down Figure 5 9 Scott Spray Chamber Clip Assembly Open 6 Firmly hold onto the spray chamber and pull down to disconnect it from the injector adapter 7 Replace with a new Scott spray chamber For the full installation procedure see Connecting the Scott Spray Chamber on page 132 Item Description 1 Scott Spray C...

Страница 193: ...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 complete spray chamber should be replaced ...

Страница 194: ... 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 N0791499 2 O Ring Part No 09902033 3 End Cap Ring Part No 00473543 4 End Cap Part No N0681688 not complete...

Страница 195: ...rocedure Connecting the Scott Spray Chamber on page 132 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 There are two cyclonic spray chambers The baffled cyclonic spray chamber Part No N0791352 is recommended for all aqueous and most organic solutions For re...

Страница 196: ...ip 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 2 1 3 ...

Страница 197: ...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...

Страница 198: ...ns 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 138 Caution Attention Do not use solvents that will attack quartz or glass The cyclonic spray chamber is not HF resistant Ne pas utiliser de sol...

Страница 199: ... 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 B0810377 Long radial purge tube N0690672 Short radial purge tube 09992731 Axial Window N0790131 Quartz Torch standard single slot torch N0790606 Dual View Torch Module includes ...

Страница 200: ...1184 Sapphire Injector 2 0 mm ID 150 mm 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 ...

Страница 201: ...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...

Страница 202: ...carefully as you would any sensitive optical component Do not directly 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 o...

Страница 203: ...rious 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 Stainless Steel Ring Warning 1 ...

Страница 204: ...oosen the stainless steel ring Figure 5 13 Removing the Axial Purge Window 6 With the ring now loosened carefully unscrew the axial purge window mount the rest of the way by hand 7 Remove the ring that holds the axial purge window in the mount Item Description 1 Purge Window Stainless Steel Ring Removal Tool 2 Axial Purge Window Stainless Steel Ring 3 Axial Purge Window 1 2 3 ...

Страница 205: ...ention Do not leave finger marks on the window Use an optical cloth to handle the window Normally you should install the radial window before the axial window This helps avoid objects or contamination falling into the radial snout If the axial window is already installed and the spectrometer purge is set to high the pressure inside the spectrometer may lift the radial purge window unless you hold ...

Страница 206: ...ate the radial purge window in the torch compartment 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 a...

Страница 207: ...ned carefully unscrew the radial purge window mount the rest of the way by hand 7 Remove the ring that holds the radial purge window in the mount 8 Lift the radial window and ring out of the mount take care if the spectrometer purge is set to high and you have not removed the radial window the pressure inside the spectrometer may force out the radial window Item Description 1 Radial Purge Window L...

Страница 208: ...209 15 Turn on the plasma Cleaning the Windows 1 Rinse the windows thoroughly with deionized water 2 To remove more stubborn marks Soak the windows in warm 40 C 10 20 nitric acid for one hour Rinse the windows thoroughly with deionized water 3 Dry them with an optical quality cloth 4 If the windows are scratched or badly etched discard them and install new ones Note Do not rub the surfaces of the ...

Страница 209: ...on Attention Risk of heat damage to the axial window Never set the nozzle slit behind the front edge of the axial window mount Risque de dommages de la chaleur à la fenêtre axiale Ne jamais régler la fente de la buse derrière le bord avant de la fenêtre axiale de montage 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 p...

Страница 210: ... Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the shear gas nozzle in place See the following figure Figure 5 15 Location of Shear Gas Nozzle Item Description 1 Shear Gas Nozzle 2 Screw Location 3 Slot 4 Bracket 1 2 3 4 ...

Страница 211: ... tightening with the T20 Torx screwdriver see Figure 5 15 2 Reinstall the torch assembly see the section Replacing the Torch on page 185 earlier in this chapter 3 Align the torch and perform an axial and radial alignment refer to the procedure Setting the Torch Viewing Position on page 151 Note Before you perform an analysis at wavelengths below 190 nm purge the optics overnight on high purge For ...

Страница 212: ... and Replacing the Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube 1 Turn off the plasma Caution Attention Risk of heat damage to the axial window Never set the nozzle slit behind the front edge of the axial window mount Risque de dommages de la chaleur à la fenêtre axiale Ne jamais régler la fente de la buse derrière le bord avant de la fenêtre axiale de montage If the plasma has been on the torch glass will be ver...

Страница 213: ...t towards the front of the instrument the Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube 4 Slowly and carefully twist in the new Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube 5 The Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube is in the correct position when you can see the black line facing you See the previous figure Item Description 1 Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube 2 Black Line on the Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube 1 2 ...

Страница 214: ...he Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube on page 210 3 Remove the thumbscrew on the heat sink cover 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 ...

Страница 215: ...t Optic Temperature Sensor from the instrument Figure 5 17 Location of Axial Flat Optic Item Description Item Description 1 Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube 3 Thumbscrew 2 Axial Flat Optic Temperature Sensor 4 Heat Sink 5 Heat Sink Cover 1 4 2 3 5 ...

Страница 216: ...ving Heat Sink Cover 6 Use the 6mm Hex Mini Ratchet to remove the three screws that secure the Axial Flat Optic in place Item Description 1 Heat Sink Cover 2 Heat Sink Caution Attention Wear powder free gloves to avoid contaminating the optics Porter des gants sans poudre pour éviter de contaminer l optique 2 1 ...

Страница 217: ... 5 19 Location of three screws 8 Replace the cover and return the assembly to the instrument 9 Reattach the Axial Flat Optic Temperature Sensor to the instrument 10 Return the thumbscrew on the heat sink cover 11 Return the Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube See Remove and Replacing the Axial Heat Sink Cooling Tube on page 210 ...

Страница 218: ...that the argon gas fitting is properly tightened If a space collar is used tighten the fitting with a wrench until you can no longer turn the knurled space collar If a space collar is not used finger tighten the fitting then using a wrench turn clockwise 1 8 turn Table 5 5 Nebulizer Flow Rates Argon Flow Rate Nebulizer Typical Value Operating Range GemTip Cross Flow 0 6 L min 0 4 1 3 L min Low Flo...

Страница 219: ...Nebulizers N0681574 MEINHARD Type K3 N0690670 High Solids GemCone Nebulizer N0691709 CETAC U 6000AT Ultrasonic Nebulizer System 115 V 50 60 Hz N0691710 CETAC U 6000AT Ultrasonic Nebulizer System 230 V 50 60 Hz N0775330 PEEK Mira Mist Nebulizer N0777707 MEINHARD Nebulizer Type K1 Note This is the standard nebulizer for the Cyclonic Meinhard systems N0780546 GemTip Cross Flow II Nebulizer N0780676 G...

Страница 220: ... 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 pump deioni...

Страница 221: ...pport the spray chamber with one hand as you twist the 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 addition...

Страница 222: ... tubing connected Then refer to the next procedure Checking the Spray Pattern Once you have thoroughly flushed out the nebulizer with deionized water and removed the nebulizer end cap you can follow these steps to check the nebulizer spray pattern 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 Spr...

Страница 223: ...ated 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 and the argon tip is a red ruby These tips are not interchangeable For this reason we recommend th...

Страница 224: ...ulizer shown with Cross Flow End Cap Part No N0780546 To begin disassembling the nebulizer 1 If you have not already done so remove the nebulizer end cap assembly from the spray chamber Item Description 1 Clear GemTip 2 Red GemTip 3 Argon Inlet 4 Sample Inlet 3 4 1 2 ...

Страница 225: ...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 dilute solution of nitric acid An ultrasonic bath may...

Страница 226: ...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 ...

Страница 227: ...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...

Страница 228: ...on 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 solution of nitric acid An ultrasonic bath ma...

Страница 229: ...arts 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 ...

Страница 230: ...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 25 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 connecti...

Страница 231: ...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 ...

Страница 232: ...izer argon tubing to the NEB connection with the quick disconnect Figure 5 26 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 ...

Страница 233: ...bulizer argon tubing to the nebulizer and check the spray pattern to make sure it is even See Checking the Spray Pattern on page 220 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 c...

Страница 234: ...olutions 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 wi...

Страница 235: ... 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 ...

Страница 236: ...zer 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 ...

Страница 237: ...ct 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 figure The nebulizer may be inserted to its fullest extent Figure 5 28 Connecting the GemCone nebulizer to the cyc...

Страница 238: ...lution containing the nebulizer for about five minutes 5 Rinse the nebulizer thoroughly using deionized water 6 Dry the gas passages of the conespray nebulizer by connecting the argon gas fitting and turning on the argon flow to 1 L min Allow the argon flow to dry the internal passages for several minutes GemCone Liquid Fitting Maintenance It is possible to remove the liquid inlet fitting to the n...

Страница 239: ...ic glass nebulizer assembly Figure 5 29 Concentric Glass Nebulizer Assembly Handle the concentric nebulizer carefully to avoid breaking the glassware and possible injury Avertissement Manipuler avec soin le nébuliseur concentrique pour éviter de casser la verrerie et des blessures Item Description 1 Concentric Glass Nebuizer Assembly 2 Spacer Warning 1 2 ...

Страница 240: ...SDs Figure 5 30 Concentric Glass Nebulizer Assembly Attached to the Spray Chamber Installing the Concentric Nebulizer on the Scott s Spray Chamber 1 The spacer must be installed on the concentric glass nebulizer assembly See Figure 5 29 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 Item Description 1...

Страница 241: ... Concentric Glass Nebulizer in the End Cap Note Alternative fittings for connecting sample tubing to the concentric nebulizer and pump sample tubing can be purchased as an option Purchase part number N8122258 Pump Tubing Adapter Item Description 1 End Cap Part No N0680504 2 Meinhard Concentric Nebulizer 1 2 ...

Страница 242: ...upon request from J E Meinhard Associates Inc J E Meinhard Associates Inc 700 Corporate Circle Suite L Golden CO 80401 5636 Telephone 303 277 9776 FAX 303 279 5156 Toll Free Telephone 800 MEINHARD 800 634 6427 Internet address http www meinhard com The following table summarizes the cleaning procedures for the MEINHARD Concentric Glass nebulizer Figure 5 32 Cleaning Strategy for the MEINHARD Nebul...

Страница 243: ...buliseur Ne pas essayer de nettoyer le nébuliseur concentrique avec tout instrument de fil Cela peut causer des dommages irréparables au nébuliseur This device operates on compressed gases Appropriate care must be taken If in doubt about correct operating procedures call an experienced operator Burgener Mira Mist Nebulizers require 45 55 psi to have a 1 liter per minute of Argon gas flow so the op...

Страница 244: ...ntillon constant Changez votre tuyau de pompe souvent ou utiliser une pompe surgeless si possible 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 the nebulizer continues to operate then it is still fun...

Страница 245: ...ill destroy the nebulizer We have found this is one of the main causes of blockage of the nebulizers so please ensure that the gas line to the nebulizer is clean of any particles The gas line terminates in the Avio 200 quick disconnect It is a direct replacement for typical concentric nebulizers Sample Introduction Maximizing Stability The Mira Mist does not have any suction so it requires a pump ...

Страница 246: ... tubing when flat spots develop after approximately eight hours of use When replacing the pump tubing both the sample and drain tubing should be replaced at the same time since uneven wear can cause the spray chamber to back up The following table gives part numbers for pump tubing for the sample and drain Caution Attention The gas orifice is at the very tip of the nebulizer It is made of Teflon w...

Страница 247: ...08585 Solvent Flex Kerosene or xylene Sample 0 76 mm 0 030 in Drain 1 14 mm 0 045 in 00473550 09923037 Silicone Organic solvents including MIBK but not kerosene or xylene Sample 0 76 mm 0 030 in Drain 1 14 mm 0 045 in 00473552 N0691595 Viton Kerosene or xylene but not MIBK Sample Orange Orange 0 89 mm 0 035 in Drain Yellow Yellow 1 40 mm 0 056 in 09923511 09923512 ...

Страница 248: ...pray chamber Tighten the adjustment screw turn clockwise up to three turns so that moving bubbles are visible in the drain tubing Then adding three more turns of the adjustment screws Figure 5 33 Tubing installed on pump for sample and drain Item Description 1 From Spray Chamber Drain 2 To Nebulizer 3 To Drain Bottle 4 From Sample Container 1 2 3 4 ...

Страница 249: ...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 pieces of 0 58 mm i d 0 023 in polyethylene tubing Part No 09908265 one fo...

Страница 250: ...llary tubing to the sample inlet of the nebulizer 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 ...

Страница 251: ...art 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 1 Attach a small piece of 1 5 mm 0 06 in i d PVC tubing Part No 09985729 to the barbed fitting Part No 09920267 2 Cut the 1 mm i d tubing at an angle and insert it into the 1 5 mm tubing Table 5 8...

Страница 252: ...arbed Fitting Part No 09920267 6 Coupler Part No 09920186 2 Adapter Part No N0695414 7 Pump Tube 1 14 mm i d 3 Sleeve Part No N0695415 8 Teflon Tubing 1 mm i d Part No 09985708 4 Spray Chamber 9 Drain bottle 5 PVC Tubing 1 5 mm i d Part No 09985735 10 Peristaltic Pump 8 10 4 7 9 3 6 5 1 2 ...

Страница 253: ...ing this process 3 Attach the Teflon tubing to the pump tubing for the drain Make sure you install the tubing on the pump so that the waste liquid is pumped out of the spray chamber See Figure 5 36 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 ...

Страница 254: ...ts just start forming at the end of the SAMPLE OUT side of the sample tubing 6 Tighten the adjustment screw until you see a smooth flow of bubbles 3 turns on the peristaltic pump Add an additional three more turns 7 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 th...

Страница 255: ... and cleaned if necessary A replacement pump head is available Part No 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 R...

Страница 256: ... and follow the steps 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 09220266 Peristaltic Pump Head ...

Страница 257: ...ption Item Description 1 Sample Compartment 5 Drain Tubing Piece 1 6 mm i d Part No 02506241 2 Spray Chamber 6 Teflon Tubing 1 mm i d Part No 09985708 3 PVC Tubing 1 5 mm i d Part No 09985735 7 Pump Tubing 1 14 mm i d 4 Coupler Part No 09920186 8 Peristaltic Pump 1 2 8 5 3 4 7 6 ...

Страница 258: ...the air filters regularly to see if they are clogged or dirty There are two air filters on the instrument as shown in Figure 5 37 The one filter is for the RF generator and the other for the spectrometer 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...

Страница 259: ...Maintenance 257 Figure 5 37 Location of the air filters on the right side of the instrument Item Description 1 Access Panel for Neon Lamp 2 Air Filters Part No 09995098 1 2 ...

Страница 260: ... the optics tub 4 Carefully slide a new neon lamp assembly Part No B0810144 onto the tub using the metal plates on the tub as guides Tighten the large screw securely 5 Replace the access panel and secure it with the screw Chiller and Filters Inspect the metal strainer Part No N0776075 that is suspended inside the chiller reservoir this should be removed and rinsed clean when the system is flushed ...

Страница 261: ...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 ...

Страница 262: ...very 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 N0776075 Reservoir Water Filter Strainer N0777095 Polyscience Chiller Air Filter 09995098 Air Filter for Spectrometer N0775325 Air Dry Filter Assembl...

Страница 263: ...5325 Air Dry Filter Assembly with R250 Regulator N9306067 Replacement Filter Element for Air Dryer Filter Assembly Table 5 12 Miscellaneous Part No Description 09920044 Clamp for RF Generator Exhaust Hose N0691578 Exhaust Hose Duct N0791409 Drip Tray for Nebulizer Compartment N0790448 Aluminum Ring Removal Tool Table 5 11 Gas and Water Supply Connections ...

Страница 264: ...ed N0691579 and N9300221 Multielement Solutions Table 5 15 All Replacement Parts by Part Number Part No Description 00473194 O Ring for Nebulizer Seal on N0680504 End Cap 00473539 Knurled Screw used on End Cap 00473550 Solvent Flex Pump Tubing 0 76mm ID Black Black Sample tubing 00473552 Silicone Pump Tubing 0 76mm ID Black Black Sample tub ing 02506241 Micro Line Tube 0 125 x 0 0625 02506516 Tygo...

Страница 265: ... 0 76mm ID Black Black Sample tubing 09920044 Clamp for RF Generator Exhaust Hose 09200486 Wide Mouth Bottle 15L HDPE 09920125 Space Collar for 1 4 in Swagelock Fittings 09920186 Barb Fitting Coupler 3 32 Tubing 09920267 Barb Fitting Male 10 32 UNF 09920410 O Ring Removal Tool 09920865 Coupler 3 32 Tubing 09921028 O Ring Metric for seal Spray Chamber to Injector Adapter 09921036 O Ring 0 984 ID x ...

Страница 266: ... 016 09985723 1 8 in OD Teflon Tubing 09985729 PVC Tubing 1 5mm ID 09985730 PVC Tubing 0 031mm ID 10 FT 09985735 Solvent Flex Tubing 0 11mm ID 09992731 Axial Purge Window 09995098 Air Filter for Spectrometer B0810285 Radial Purge Tube Holder B0810377 Long Radial Purge Tube N0582325 ICP Concepts Book N0680504 End Cap for GemCone Nebulizers N0690271 Drain Bottle Cap Assembly N0690274 Argon Supply Ho...

Страница 267: ...Quick Disconnect Tubing Assembly for GemCone Nebulizer N0770341 Water Supply Hose N0770342 Water Drain Hose N0770348 Shear Gas Supply Hose N0770358 GemTip Cross Flow II Nebulizer N0770425 Receptacle AC Power 250 Volt N0777497 Cyclonic Spray Chamber N0770434 Fresh Air Inlet Kit which includes the Flex Hose and Hose Clamp N0770605 Cyclonic Spray Chamber with Cap for Aqueous Solutions N0770610 Quick ...

Страница 268: ...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 N0775358 Eluo Nebulizer Cleaner N0776027 Knurled Nut for Torch Glassware N0776075 Reservoir Water Filter Strainer N0776200 Chiller Coolant with Inhibitor Mix N0777111 Sample capillary tubing with fitting N0777112 ...

Страница 269: ... Injector Assembly N0790432 Installation Kit N0790437 O Ring Kit for the Dual View Torch Periscope N0790440 O ring Kit for Avio Scott Injector N0790441 O ring Kit for Avio Cyclonic Injector N0790448 Aluminum Ring Removal Tool N0790606 Dual View Torch Module includes Torch Glassware Injec tor AluminaInjector 2 0mmID Scott typeSprayChamber and GemTip Cross Flow Nebulizer N0790607 Dual View Torch Mod...

Страница 270: ...7 Quartz Injector Straight 1 2 mm ID N0791188 Quartz Injector 1 6 mm ID N0791189 Quartz Injector 2 0mm ID 150mm LG N0791352 Standard Baffled Cyclonic Spray Chamber N0791409 Drip Tray for Nebulizer Compartment N0791499 Ryton Double Pass Scott Type Spray Chamber N8120160 O Rings for Cyclonic Spray Chamber PK 10 N8122258 Pump Tubing Adapter N9302946 VIS Wavecal Solution N9306067 Replacement Filter El...

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Страница 275: ...you to the appropriate section or manual Problem Refer to section You are not getting the desired results Optimizing and Verifying Performance in the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD or Performance Problems Troubleshooting Table in this chapter You cannot ignite the plasma or the plasma is unstable Plasma Ignition and Stability Problems in this chapter A red fault icon ap...

Страница 276: ...bulizer gas flow rate and incident RF power Refer to the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD for details Precision Test This test indicates the Relative Standard Deviation RSD of the instrument s analyte emission intensity or concentration measurements The RSD may also be referred to as the CV Coefficient of Variation A high RSD or CV is usually indicative of a problem with ...

Страница 277: ... is being pumped properly You should see a segmented flow of bubbles through the tubing If the above checks fail to make an improvement turn off the plasma then check the following Check that the nebulizer is connected tightly Check the nebulizer spray pattern run deionized water for several minutes then remove the nebulizer If the nebulizer spray is sputtering or uneven inspect the nebulizer tips...

Страница 278: ...have already done performance checks refer to the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD for details The sodium bullet test is also a good way of visually checking the sample flow in the plasma and therefore indicates problems in sample introduction This test is described earlier in this chapter Pump and Pump Tubing Is the tubing overstretched or does it have flat spots leaks o...

Страница 279: ...l minutes then remove the nebulizer If the nebulizer spray is sputtering or uneven inspect the nebulizer tips for clogging and clean or replace them as necessary Are there deposits inside the end cap or spray chamber Clean out deposits See Replacing the Torch on page 185 Torch Assembly Are the torch fittings for the gas inlets secure If needed tighten the fittings on the torch manifold Do not over...

Страница 280: ... Observe the following warning statement Soak the window briefly then rinse thoroughly Has UV performance dropped Even if the purge windows look clean a drop in UV performance indicates that the windows should be cleaned or replaced First rinse with deionized water and dry with a soft cloth If the UV performance does not improve replace the purge windows Do not touch the window If oils from the sk...

Страница 281: ...er Add 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 in...

Страница 282: ... Setting the Torch Viewing Position on page 151 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 require cleaning Refer to the instructions for removing and cleaning the purge windows for your instrument Results erroneously high Corrections may not have...

Страница 283: ... a blank between standards Is background correction being used Check the placement of background correction points Refer to the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD for details Are you analyzing aluminum at 167 nm Run a high nitrogen purge continuously Refer to the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD for details Undetectable emission signal The sample i...

Страница 284: ...s The integration time may be too short Increase the minimum and maximum times for integration Refer to the Syngistix Software Guide on the Syngistix Document Pack CD for details Cannot get suggested detection limits continued The standard may have too high a concentration Dilute the standard to approximate the anticipated concentration of samples You may not be comparing the appropriate value for...

Страница 285: ... 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 after 300 insertions If the plasma will not light check the plasma induction plates Check the plasma induction plates for condensation particularly in labs with high humidity Dry the plasma induction plates with a soft cloth if necessary Torch Glassware Check the conditi...

Страница 286: ...analysis they can sometimes cause ignition problems If you suspect this purge the sample introduction system with argon for several minutes Spray Chamber Remove the spray chamber and cap the injector Now try to light the plasma If the plasma now lights and is stable the ignition problem is in the spray chamber nebulizer or the sample introduction system If the problem persists check the torch O ri...

Страница 287: ...ver may not be installed or selected in Windows Check the printer drivers in Windows For more information see the Syngistix Software installation 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 ...

Страница 288: ...on the pump tubing is too high or low Tubing may not be installed correctly in the channel Tubing may be worn Use the adjustment screw to adjust the tension See Adjusting the Pump Tubing on page 252 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 ...

Страница 289: ...ave 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 For AS 93plus and other GPIB controlled autosamplers the DIP switches may be set incorrectly Reference the appropriate autosampler hardware guide for the correct DIP switches The pins on the autosampler cable connector may be bro...

Страница 290: ... Date Sample Introduction Configuration Nebulizer Type CROSS FLOW LF GEMCONE CONCENTRIC Spray Chamber Type SCOTT BAFFLED CYCLONIC Injector Type QUARTZ ALUMINA Injector Bore mm 0 8 1 2 1 6 2 0 3 0 Torch number of slots NO SLOT ONE SLOT THREE SLOT Sample Type AQUEOUS ORGANICS HIGH SOLIDS Operating Conditions RF Power Plasma Gas Flow L min Aux Gas Flow L min Nebulizer Gas Flow L min Sample Uptake Rat...

Страница 291: ...h in torch body Glassware Holder Yes No Igniter finger contacting torch glass Yes No Torch position appropriate for sample type Yes No Aqueous 3 Organics 3 High Solids 2 Injector O Rings not worn cracked or cut Yes No Torch Body Glassware Holder O Rings not worn cracked or cut Yes No Injector Dry Yes No Spray Chamber draining properly Yes No Pump Tubing clamped Yes No Pump Tubing not worn out Yes ...

Страница 292: ... on Yes No Plasma went out after how long of operation Plasma went out with Warm Wet Plasma neb on pump on heat on Yes No Plasma went out with Cold Wet Plasma neb on pump on no heat Yes No Plasma went out with Dry Plasma neb on no pump Yes No Plasma went out when injector capped off Yes No Referring to the figures on the following pages the plasma looked like ...

Страница 293: ...Troubleshooting 291 Figure 6 1 Normal Plasma Conditions at 0 torch position ...

Страница 294: ...Troubleshooting 292 Figure 6 2 Normal Plasma at 3mm position ...

Страница 295: ...Troubleshooting 293 Figure 6 3 Rounded Plasma due to sample or air getting around the outside typ ically subtle air leak ...

Страница 296: ...Troubleshooting 294 Figure 6 4 Aux Gas too high Air Leak or Spray Chamber Temperature too high ...

Страница 297: ...Troubleshooting 295 Figure 6 5 Injector too far forward ...

Страница 298: ...Troubleshooting 296 Figure 6 6 No Aux Gas Torch may be glowing ...

Страница 299: ...Troubleshooting 297 Figure 6 7 Air Leak or Spray Chamber Temperature too high ...

Страница 300: ...Troubleshooting 298 Figure 6 8 Thin Plasma due to leak in Plasma Gas Line ...

Страница 301: ...7 C Capillary Tubing inspecting 277 Chemical Reagents 44 Chiller connecting 104 105 connections at back of instrument 106 coolant recommended 110 daily checks 166 electrical requirements 65 filling 110 111 filters 258 requirements 62 starting 111 Coil RF see RF Coil 169 Computer configuration and setup 98 Connections cooling water 99 cooling water supplies 88 electrical 88 gases 88 99 Cooling Wate...

Страница 302: ...59 Fusion Mixtures 51 G Gas Cylinders handling 43 identification 42 storing 42 Gas Supply replacement parts 260 Gases connecting instructions 99 connections at back of instrument 101 H Hardware Settings controlled by software 87 Hazards ultraviolet radiation 34 High Temperatures safety practices 38 Hoses Gas and Water part numbers 260 262 Hot Exhaust Gases safety practices 38 Hydrofluoric Acid 48 ...

Страница 303: ...r 232 GemCone nebulizer cleaning 232 GemTip Cross Flow nebulizer 218 general system 256 nebulizer 216 periodic checks 169 170 peristaltic pump 244 Plasma Induction Plates 197 purge window 199 replacement parts 260 RF coil 197 Scott spray chamber cleaning 192 shear gas nozzle replacing 207 spray chamber 185 spray chamber replacing 189 torch cleaning 184 torch removing 176 torch replacing 185 water ...

Страница 304: ...Optimization 87 Organic Vapors checking 284 Organics and plasma stability 284 checking 284 P Perchloric Acid 48 Performance Checks periodic checks 171 Peristaltic Pump cleaning 253 daily checks 167 description 84 flow rate 87 inspecting 276 maintenance 244 part numbers 254 periodic checks 170 pump head removing 253 replacement parts 254 troubleshooting problems with 286 TubingSaver 87 Peristaltic ...

Страница 305: ...F Generator 78 RF Power 87 RF Radiation safety practices 34 S Safety compliance 13 Safety Information environment 14 Safety Interlocks 34 burner system 34 Safety Practices acid digestions 48 chemical reagents 44 digestions 49 dissolving solid samples in organics 46 dissolving solid samples using acids 47 drain system 38 electrical safety 35 environmental conditions 32 fusion mixtures 51 general pr...

Страница 306: ...optics 73 wavelength correction 78 Spray Chamber checking 284 cleaning 185 192 description 81 end cap removing 191 inspecting 277 periodic checks 170 replacement parts 196 replacing 189 spare parts 249 Spray Chamber Scott cleaning 192 replacing 189 Symbols graphics on the instrument 16 used on the instrument 15 warnings on the instrument 15 T Torch 174 alignment 151 cleaning 184 daily checks 167 d...

Страница 307: ...aviolet Radiation safety practices 34 V Viewing 151 W Warnings symbols used on instrument 15 Waste Disposal Procedures 39 Water Filter general maintenance 258 Water Supply replacement parts 260 Wavelength Correction 78 ...

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