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- Page 1 Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
- Page 2 1995), or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Moving Parts Hazard Chemical Hazards Other Precautions Notes and Tips Warning Symbols Information Symbols Color Coding CE Compliance Electromagnetic compatibility EN55011/CISPR11 ICES/NMB-001 2. Introduction About this Manual 3. Specifications Environmental Power Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 4 Installing the SIPS Pump Tubing Extending the Pump Tubing Calibrating the SIPS Pressure Arm Force Computer-controlled Instruments Standalone Agilent 50/55 AA Instruments Conditioning the SIPS Pump Tubing Fitting the Dust Cover Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
- Page 5 Online Addition of Chemical Modifier or Internal Standard (SIPS 20) Using the Autosamplers and the SIPS 10 Single Pump SIPS 20 Operation Standard Additions Calibration SIPS 20 SIPS 10 6. Command Reference Method Window Type/Mode Page Measurement Page Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
- Page 6 Load Unload Purge RH Pump Purge LH Pump Stop Pumps Flame Optimization Start Pump Stop Pump 7. Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly 8. Troubleshooting Two Pumps Not Connected SIPS 10 SIPS 20 Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
- Page 7 SIPS Offline or Pump Not Connected The SIPS Doesn't Pump The Absorption Signal Drifts Over Time Poor Sensitivity Poor Precision There are Spikes in the Absorbance Signal The Accuracy of the Result is Poor Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 9: Safety Practices And Hazards
Read all safety practices thoroughly before attempting to operate your system. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Verifying Safe State
A blown fuse should be replaced only with one of the size and rating specified in the text adjacent to the fuse holder. Always ensure that the accessory is turned off and disconnected from the mains supply before attempting any replacement. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 11: Moving Parts Hazard
The use of the SIPS in any manner other than that specified by Agilent may impair the protection provided by the product. Notes and Tips A Note or Tip message is used to give advice or additional information This is a note. NOTE Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 12: Warning Symbols
The following symbol may be used on warning labels attached to the instrument. When you see this symbol, refer to the relevant operation or service manual for the correct procedure referred to by that warning label. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 13: Information Symbols
(electrical safety) Directive (commonly referred to as the LVD) of the European Union. Agilent has confirmed that each product complies with the relevant Directives by testing a prototype against the prescribed EN (European Norm) standards. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 14: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Relocate the radio or antenna. Move the device away from the radio or television. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 15: Ices/Nmb-001
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ICES/NMB-001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES- 001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 16 Safety Practices and Hazards This page is intentionally left blank. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 17: Introduction
Online preparation of analytical spikes, using a single standard Online addition of chemical modifiers such as ionization suppressants, releasing agents or internal standards An extended dynamic range for flame AA, approaching that of ICP-OES Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 18 Diluent Figure 1 The SIPS 10 single pump unit The SIPS 10 uses a single pump to combine the sample (or a bulk standard) with a small flow of diluent. Reducing the pump speed results in a reduced flow of sample. With the nebulizer uptake rate constant, the diluent flow is increased, effectively diluting the sample.
- Page 19 SIPS supports both manual and automatic sampling with the Agilent flame autosamplers. The diluter option for the Agilent SPS 3 autosampler is not required and cannot be used in conjunction with SIPS, since the SIPS automatically provides all dilution operations. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 20: About This Manual
SIPS unit. The manual does not include instructions for setting up and operating your spectrometer. For these instructions refer to the Agilent Atomic Absorption spectrometer (AA) operation manual supplied with your instrument. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 21: Specifications
For optimum analytical performance, it is recommended that the ambient NOTE temperature of the work area be between 20 and 25 °C (68 and 77 °F) and be held constant to within ±2 °C throughout the entire working day. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 22: Power
Use only Agilent supplied power cords for your country. Other connections: IEEE-488 Pump module interconnection: 25-pin D-range connector Mains inlet coupler: 6 A 250 VAC IEC type. Factory fitted option Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 23: Weights And Dimensions
< 50 Dilution Factor < 3.5% Dilution Error < 2.5% Precision (% RSD) The optional electronic module is built into the Agilent 280FS AA or 140/240 AA, as a factory fitted option. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 24 Specifications This page is intentionally left blank. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 25: Installation
Agilent 280FS AA. It will still be necessary to unpack and install the SIPS pump module. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 26: Installation Checklist
Any damage should be reported to Agilent immediately. Please refer to the accessory by part number and serial number. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 27: Power
(T - time lag, F - fast acting), the current rating (x amperes), the breaking capacity (H - heavy, L - low), and the voltage rating (y volts). Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 28: Installing The Pump Unit And Electronic Control Module
To install the SIPS pump unit on your Agilent AA instrument, insert the hooks on the back of the unit into the slots located on either side of the Agilent AA instrument sample compartment. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 29 For Agilent 50/55/140/240 AA instruments, which do not have vent slots, NOTE insert the hooks on the mounting plate in the two slots in the rear panel of the instrument. Factory fitted option Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 30: Cabling
Connecting to the SIPS Unit The SIPS pump unit is connected to the electronic control module via an interconnecting cable with 25-pin D-range connectors at each end. Factory fitted option Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 31 Plug one end of the power cable into the electronic control module and the other end into the mains power outlet. You may now turn the SIPS on by pressing the power switch to ‘I'. The green indicator lamp should light. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 32: Installing The Pump Bands
T-piece The SIPS 20 has two rollers but the SIPS 10 has only one, which has the same layout as the left roller of a SIPS 20. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 33: Installing The Diluent Tubing
Use only pump tubing supplied and recommended by Agilent. Only this tubing CAUTION will provide accurate performance. New pump tubing must be conditioned after it has been installed. For details of NOTE how to condition new pump tubing, refer to Page 38. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 34 The SIPS 20 has two rollers but the SIPS 10 has only one, which has the same layout as the left roller of a SIPS 20. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 35: Extending The Pump Tubing
Type/Mode page of the Methods dialog select the Use SIPS checkbox. Also set the Sampling mode to Manual. All other parameters can be left at their presets. Save the method. Light the instrument flame. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 36 Configuration group. Set the following parameters: Figure 5 The SIPS configuration page If you are using a SIPS 10, there is only one SIPS Arm Force field. NOTE Click Load Arm to start the SIPS operating. Observe if the de- ionized water in the inlet line starts to pulse or flow up the line.
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Page 37: Standalone Agilent 50/55 Aa Instruments
5 to the value. Access the SIPS Installation page (Alt+54) and type in that number. Press Enter to save this value. This value will now be used every time the instrument is operated. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 38: Conditioning The Sips Pump Tubing
If automatic sampling is required, the SIPS can be used with the Agilent SPS 3, SPS 4 or SPS-5 autosampler. Connect the end of the sample pump directly to the PTFE tubing attached to the SPS probe. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 39: Rinse Solution
Watch the flow from the other two arms while blocking the large inlet with your finger. You should see the same flow from all outlets. Triton X-100 is also known as octylphenol decaethylene glycol ether, CAS No. 9002-93-1, Merck 1.08603.1000. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 40 SpectrAA Online Help - Cleaning a Blocked Nebulizer. Assemble the SIPS system and install the pump tube in place. 10 Now condition the pump tube as described on Page 38. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 41: Operation
The SIPS accessory uses materials which may be corrosive or otherwise hazardous. To prevent injury, always wear appropriate protective clothing when handling hazardous chemicals. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 42: Operational Tips
T-piece to the nebulizer. Recommended settings are 8 s for manual sampling and 12 s for autosampling. Refer to the online help for more information on configuring the SpectrAA configuration file. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 43: Nebulizer Setup
Using your finger, block the air vent (the small hole in the lid) on the diluent Mariotte vessel. Very quickly disconnect and then reconnect the diluent tubing from the Mariotte vessel. This will create a small air bubble in the diluent tubing. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 44: Automatic Calibration From A Single Standard
Automatic Calibration from a Single Standard Automatic calibration from a single standard can be performed using either the single pump system of the SIPS 10 or the dual pump system of the SIPS 20. SIPS 10... - Page 45 SIPS 20 To calibrate a method using SIPS 20: Develop or modify a method as described previously for SIPS 10 with the following exceptions: On the SIPS page, select Bulk Standard in the Right Pump group.
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Page 46: Automatic Calibration And Dilution Of Overrange Samples
Operation Automatic Calibration and Dilution of Overrange Samples Overrange dilution can be performed online using either the SIPS 10 or the SIPS 20. SIPS 10 To perform overrange dilution using SIPS 10: Develop or modify a method, following Steps 1–7 in ‘Automatic Calibration from a Single Standard’... -
Page 47: Sips 20
SIPS 20 To perform overrange dilution using SIPS 20: Develop or modify a method as described for SIPS 10 with the following exception: on the SIPS page, select Bulk Standard in the Right Pump group. -
Page 48: Autorun With Qc Spikes (Sips 20)
If you will be running a very long autorun, with many samples, it may be necessary to periodically recalibrate the pumps during the run. Select the appropriate option from the Dual Pump Recalibration group. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 49 10 At the prompt for Sample 1, place the sample pump tubing in the first sample to be measured and press Read. Present each subsequent sample when prompted. The second pump automatically spikes the samples online, depending on the rate specified in the method. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 50: Online Addition Of Chemical Modifier Or Internal Standard (Sips 20)
On the Options page of the Sequence Parameters window, select the required Smart rinse on overrange error action and the required Flush time for the Smart rinse. Click OK and switch to the Analysis window. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 51: Using The Autosamplers And The Sips 10
Develop or modify a method according to your analytical requirements (refer to the online help for details). On the Type/Mode page of the Method window, select Autonormal from the Sampling Mode group box. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 52: Single Pump Sips 20 Operation
To use only one pump of the SIPS 20 unit: Develop or modify a method according to the instructions for the SIPS 10 (see the ‘Automatic Calibration from a Single Standard’ section on Pages 44–45 of this manual). Selecting None from the Right Pump group on the SIPS page when developing... -
Page 53: Standard Additions Calibration
(as described in the online help). On the Options page of the Sequence Parameters window, select the required Smart rinse of overrange error action and the required Flush time for the Smart rinse. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 54: Sips 10
SIPS 10 Standard additions with the single pump system of the SIPS 10 is effectively the same as in a non-pump system, however with the added possibility of online dilution. This means that standard additions solutions will still need to be pre-mixed. - Page 55 Operation To perform standard addition calibration with a SIPS 10: Develop or modify a method as described the online help. To incorporate SIPS operation in the method, enable the Use SIPS checkbox on the Type/Mode page of the Method window.
- Page 56 13 At the prompt for the first standard addition, place the pump tubing in the pre-mixed standard addition # 1 and press Read. Follow the prompts for the remaining standard additions and subsequent samples. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 57: Command Reference
The Agilent SpectrAA software contains controls which are specific to SIPS. This chapter provides an overview of these SIPS-specific controls; refer to the SpectrAA Help for additional information on the software. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 58: Method Window
Smart Rinse process. So if the Minimum reading entered is 0.1, dilution of a sample that is overrange will start when the absorbance reading during Smart Rinse falls below 0.1 abs. SIPS Page This page contains the following controls: Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 59 This group allows you to specify what type of solution the second pump (right-hand pump) on the SIPS 20 unit will be pumping. None — Select this radio button if you have a SIPS 10 unit or are not going to use the second pump of a SIPS 20 unit.
- Page 60 This defines the point where the calibration deviates significantly from a straight line of best fit. You can either accept the default LRR value or enter your own. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
- Page 61 Standards page, these must be premixed by the operator. The location of these is found on the Sampler page. In this mode, the SIPS is used for overrange sample dilution only. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 62: Standards Page
With each Reslope — Select this checkbox if you want a pump recalibration to occur at the start of each reslope. Standards Page The following controls are relevant to SIPS: Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 63: Qc Tests Page
The concentrations will be displayed in the standards table, but not editable. (Standard additions using SIPS 10 requires the standards to be pre-mixed, hence the Concentration column on the Standards page will be enabled). -
Page 64: Sequence Parameters Window
You should place the inlet tubes for both pumps into the same solution. The SIPS unit will then automatically adjust the pump speeds to achieve the same absorbance reading. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 65: Determine Sips Lrr
Releases the presser arm on the pump tubing. Use this button to release the pressure on the tubing. The tubing lifetime will be extended if you release the presser arm whenever the SIPS unit is not expected to be used again. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 66: Purge Rh Pump
It is only displayed if the method you are optimizing is a flame SIPS method. Start Pump This button starts the SIPS pump running. Stop Pump This button stops the SIPS pump. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 67: Maintenance
Dip the inlet tube for the pump in the rinse solution. From the Analysis page, select Condition pump tubes from the menu. Set the time limit to 15 minutes and click OK. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 68 Present a sample to SIPS and click the Start SIPS/Pump button. Briefly disconnect the tubing connecting the Mariotte vessel to the T-piece (at the Mariotte vessel) to introduce an air bubble into the tube. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
- Page 69 Nebulizer Uptake Rate field on the SIPS page. This will ensure that there is always a positive delivery of diluent, even with SIPS running at full speed. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 70: Weekly
SIPS has been used on a regular basis (e.g. at least two to three times per week) replace the pump tubes and pump bands. Remember to condition new pump tubes using the procedure described in ‘Conditioning the SIPS Pump Tubing’ section, Page 38. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 71 Touch up any scratches on the epoxy painted surfaces. Use a cotton bud (Q Tip) or small brush to apply a small amount of color matched automotive touch-up paint to seal the scratch and prevent corrosion Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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Page 73: Troubleshooting
SIPS. If the suggestions provided do not resolve the problem, or if you encounter other problems with SIPS, contact your local Agilent office or field service engineer for assistance. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 74: Two Pumps Not Connected
SIPS 10 If you are using the SIPS 10, the requested action cannot be performed. The settings for the Right pump group (on the SIPS page) should be set to none. -
Page 75: Dual Pump Sips Or Diluter Required To Prepare Standard Additions
The nebulizer is adjusted incorrectly or the maximum pump speed is set too high. This results in the contamination of the diluent since the volume of solution being pumped is greater than the uptake rate of the nebulizer. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 76: No Flame Detected - Sips Operation Cannot Continue
The maximum dilution factor possible with SIPS is 200. This message informs you that a dilution factor exceeding 200 is required to get the current solution into range, so the dilution was not performed. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 77: Lrr Calibration Failed - Default Lrr Value Used
Check the nebulizer or capillary tubing for blockage by disconnecting the capillary from the T-piece to see if any signal is obtained when SIPS is bypassed. Rectify if required. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 78: The Absorption Signal Drifts Over Time
Replace the pump tubes and bands with new ones. Check the nebulizer or capillary for blockage by disconnecting the capillary from the T-piece to see if any signal is obtained when SIPS is bypassed. Rectify if required. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... -
Page 79: Poor Precision
Check the signal graphics. It is normal to see a signal that shows some pulsation at high dilutions, as shown in Figure 6. Increase the integration time. If using the PROMT measurement mode, reduce the Precision and increase the Read time. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide... - Page 80 SIPS is bypassed. Rectify if required. Check the uptake rate of the nebulizer. If it is less than 5.0 mL/min, increase the nebulizer uptake rate to avoid contaminating the diluent. Agilent Sample Introduction Pump System SIPS 10/20 User’s Guide...
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