Thermo Scientific iCAP Q Operating Manual page 7

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Shutting Down the Complete System (Instrument
Vented) .......................................................................... 6-7
Shutting Down the Instrument only (Instrument not
Vented) .......................................................................... 6-8
Getting Ready ................................................................... 6-9
Before Operating the System.......................................... 6-9
Getting Ready with the Experiment Editor .................... 6-9
Going to Operation Status with Instrument Control ... 6-13
Working with LabBooks ................................................. 6-14
Loading a LabBook ...................................................... 6-14
Submitting a LabBook ................................................. 6-15
Starting the Data Acquisition ....................................... 6-15
After Operation............................................................... 6-16
Run the System with Blanks......................................... 6-16
Release Peristaltic Pump Tubing .................................. 6-16
Emptying the Waste Container .................................... 6-16
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ........................................................................7-1
General Remarks............................................................... 7-2
Administrator/User ........................................................ 7-2
Safety Guidelines for Troubleshooting .............................. 7-2
Error Messages .................................................................. 7-4
Plasma not Lit................................................................... 7-5
Sensitivity Problems/No Signal ......................................... 7-7
Signal Drifts with Time .................................................... 7-8
Poor Signal Stability.......................................................... 7-9
Interlocks ........................................................................ 7-10
Door Lock ................................................................... 7-10
Interface Temperature.................................................. 7-10
Low Water Flow .......................................................... 7-10
Hardware Lock Open................................................... 7-11
Water Valve Closed...................................................... 7-11
Low Argon Pressure ..................................................... 7-11
Low Cool Gas Flow ..................................................... 7-11
Low Exhaust Gas Flow................................................. 7-12
Plasma Lit Sensor ......................................................... 7-12
Chapter 8 Maintenance..............................................................................8-1
Safety Guidelines for Maintenance.................................... 8-2
General Advice for Maintenance ....................................... 8-4
Returning Parts .............................................................. 8-4
Servicing Plan ................................................................... 8-5
General Maintenance Routines ......................................... 8-7
Cleaning the Surface of the Instrument .......................... 8-7
Cleaning Agents ............................................................. 8-7
Checking Warning Labels .............................................. 8-7
Checking Gas Lines for Leaks ........................................ 8-8
Maintaining the Air Filter ................................................. 8-9
iCAP Q Operating Manual (P/N 1288090, Revision B)
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