Running The Instrument From Standby; Preparing For Analysis - Agilent Technologies 5800 User Manual

Operation
13 Press the Power on/off button on the front of the instrument. The power
Both the mains power switch on the left side of the instrument and front panel
NOTE
power button must be on for the instrument to work.
14 Double-click the ICP Expert desktop icon to start the ICP Expert software. The

Running the instrument from standby

During standby state (both power switches are 'On'), the polychromator
temperature is regulated and polychromator gas purge is running to ensure the
instrument is ready for analysis within 20 minutes after lighting the plasma.
To begin using the instrument from standby state:
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Preparing for Analysis

To prepare for analysis:
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Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES User's Guide
on/off LED will display green when it is on. The ICP-OES is now in standby
state, which continually purges and thermostatically controls the
polychromator.
Start page will appear.
Turn on the laboratory exhaust system.
Check that the torch is clean and in good condition and installed with the torch
handle fully closed.
Check that all tubing on the spray chamber, nebulizer and peristaltic pump is
correctly connected.
Check that the torch compartment door is fully closed.
Switch on the monitor and printer (if they are off).
Switch on the water chiller (if it is off).
If you have accessories fitted, switch them on.
Click the Plasma button in the ICP Expert software. Alternatively, press F5 or
choose Plasma on from the arrow under the Plasma button.
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