FPD Low Peak Areas
Agilent 7890 Series Troubleshooting
• Check the flow settings, then measure the actual detector
flows. (See
"To Measure a Detector
• Perform complete inlet maintenance: Replace all consumable
parts and bake out the inlet.
• Perform column maintenance:
remove
the contaminated length of column near the inlet,
and
reverse and bake out
• Verify that the column is installed properly.
• Consider the filter type (sulfur or phosphorus).
• Check the system for leaks. (See
• Verify that the method settings are appropriate.
• Check the flow rates.
• Check the makeup gas type.
Chromatographic Symptoms
Flow".)
Bake out
contaminants,
the column as needed.
"Checking for
3
Leaks".)
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