Lamp Troubleshooting - PerkinElmer aanalyst 200 User Manual

Lamp Troubleshooting

Some possible problems are listed below along with probable causes and suggested remedies. It is
suggested that you use this checklist before contacting PerkinElmer.
Lamp will not fit in
the turret
Lamp connector
will not fit the plug
on the instrument
Hollow cathode
lamp will not light
EDL (Electrodeless
Discharge Lamp)
will not light
Lamp energy value
is too low
Lamp energy value
is too low
(continued)
Possible Cause of Problem
If the lamp diameter is smaller than 2
inches, it needs a special adapter.
If the lamp is not a Lumina lamp, it
needs an adapter.
If the lamp is not manufactured by
PerkinElmer, it may need a special
adapter cable.
The lamp may not be plugged into the
lamp compartment.
Instrument is off or not plugged in.
Lamp not plugged in.
Lamp worn out or damaged.
Insufficient lamp current.
The lamp may not be connected to the
EDL power supply.
The lamp may not be properly aligned.
The lamp may be starting to
deteriorate.
Possible Cause of Problem
The hollow cathode lamp current may
be too low.
AAnalyst 200 User's Guide
Check and/or Remedy
Use the Small Lamp Adapter
Kit (P/N 0303-0870).
Connect the lamp to the turret
using the non-coded lamp
adapter (P/N N305-0196 or
N305-0197).
Contact the lamp manufacturer
for further information.
Connect the lamp using an
adapter cable if necessary.
Turn instrument on or plug into
line power.
Connect lamp.
Try another lamp.
Set the proper current.
Check the lamp cable; plug it in
if it is not already.
Single lamp unit: Adjust the
position of the lamp.
Instrument with Turret: the
turret is self aligning.
It may be possible to continue
using a hollow cathode lamp
for a short period of time by
increasing the lamp current up
to the maximum value listed on
the label on the lamp.
Otherwise, it may be necessary
to replace the lamp.
Check and/or Remedy
Adjust the lamp current. Use
the recommended value listed
on the lamp label.
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