Hardware Setup And Optimization - PerkinElmer AVIO 500 Customer Hardware And Service Manual

Hardware Setup and Optimization

The following hardware settings are controlled by the software.
• RF Power: Power levels can be adjusted in 1-watt increments.
• Plasma and auxiliary argon flow rates: Flow rates can be automated during the
analysis with specific flow rates for each element if desired. Plasma argon is
adjustable in 1 L/min increments. Auxiliary argon is adjustable in 0.1 L/min
increments.
• Nebulizer argon flow rate: The flow rate is automatically controlled using a
mass flow controller in 0.01 L/min increments.
• Pump rate: By specifying the desired flow rate (adjustable in 0.1 mL/min
increments) and the tubing diameter, the software calculates the pump speed.
• Nitrogen purge rate: A high or normal flow rate can be specified.
• Dark current measurement: A shutter under software-control can be closed to
block light from the plasma from reaching the detector in order to measure dark
current.
• TubingSaver: A feature for extending the life span of pump tubing for the
peristaltic pump.
• The area of the plasma viewed by the optical system can be adjusted
horizontally and vertically using a computer-controlled moveable transfer
optic. The software also has a built-in optimization function for plasma
viewing.
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