Preparing For Analysis; Calibrating The Detector; Aligning The Torch - Agilent Technologies 700 Series User Manual

Operation
Hot Surfaces and Noxious Fumes
WARNING
Burn danger, inhalation hazard. The plasma emits heat, ozone and fumes,
which can be hazardous. Always switch on the exhaust system before
lighting the plasma.

Preparing for Analysis

For detailed information on how to prepare your instrument for analysis which
includes setting up the peristaltic pump tubing and turning on the plasma, see the
ICP Expert II Help:
1 Click Start > All Apps > ICP Expert II > Help.
2 Expand How to and then click Prepare the instrument for use.

Calibrating the Detector

For detailed information on how to prepare the calibration solution and perform
the wavelength calibration procedure see the ICP Expert II Help:
1 Click Start > All Apps > ICP Expert II > Help.
2 Expand How to, and then expand Prepare the instrument for use.
3 Click Prepare the wavelength calibration solution to make the required solution.
4 Click Perform a wavelength calibration.

Aligning the Torch

You now need to align the torch viewing position before using a new method. For
detailed information on how to align the torch, see the ICP Expert II Help:
30 Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User's Guide