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System Description
Lamp Alignment
Refer to Chapter 6, Operation of the Instrument, in this manual for the procedures to align a lamp
in an AAnalyst instrument.
Lamp Maintenance and Cleaning
There are really no maintenance procedures for any of the PerkinElmer hollow cathode lamps. If
you notice fingerprints on the "window" of your lamp, wipe them off with a soft, dry, lint free
cloth. Do not use chemicals or water. See the section below regarding lamp life and when to
replace them.
Lamp Life
Both hollow cathode and electrodeless discharge lamps have a finite lifetime. Electrodeless
discharge lamps typically last longer than hollow cathode lamps for the same element. If, while
aligning a lamp, you are not able to obtain a satisfactory energy value, this may indicate that the
lamp is starting to deteriorate. As a hollow cathode lamp reaches the end of its useful life, the
current on the lamp may be increased up to the maximum current recommended on the label.
Once the intensity of a lamp begins to deteriorate, it should be replaced.
Lamp Troubleshooting
Refer to Chapter 10, Troubleshooting, in this manual for lamp troubleshooting information.
To avoid damages to the instrument, do not insert EDL's or non-
linear lamps too far into the lamp holder.
CAUTION
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