Troubleshooting
Poor Signal Stability
Thermo Fisher Scientific
iCAP Q Operating Manual (P/N 1288090, Revision B)
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Poor Signal Stability
Stability is interpreted as the ability of the instrument to produce good
% RSD values on repeats of the same sample (sometimes defined as
internal precision). Poor stability is often the reason behind a set of data
being discarded. Sample matrix can affect stability, especially if the
nebulizer cannot form a stable aerosol. System-related stability problems
will occur, if short term stability test % RSD’s worse than 2 to 3% are
obtained when running a standard tune solution.
The log view in the Experiment Editor is most useful. It is
recommended to check the previous days log and to make sure that
none of the instrument parameters has significantly changed.
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To solve stability issues
1. Ensure that the total dissolved solids level of the solution being
aspirated is below the recommended levels.
2. Check that the laboratory temperature is stable.
3. Check that the temperature of the cooling water supplied to the
instrument is stable.
4. Make sure that the gas lines are securely connected, free from kinks,
and not trapped.
5. Make sure the gas flow readback values in the Dashboard are stable.
6. Make sure that the tubings of the peristaltic pump are not damaged
or clogged and that the tubings are secured with the collars and
brackets.
7. Make sure that the nebulizer is not damaged or blocked.
8. Make sure that the nebulizer tubing is not damaged or clogged.
9. Make sure that the spray chamber is not damaged.
10. Make sure that the plasma torch is in good condition with no
cracked or melted areas.
11. Make sure the torch body is aligned correctly inside the torch
holder, see
.
12. Make sure that the waste tubing is inserted in the vessel and the
vessel is empty.
13. Make sure that the pump speed of the Peristaltic pump is stable.
14. Make sure that the vacuum system is stable.
If none of the above shows any improvements on the signal, contact
the Qtegra Administrator for further troubleshooting.
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