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- Page 1 Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers 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 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Other Precautions Warning Symbols Color Coding CE Compliance Electromagnetic Compatibility EN55011/CISPR11 ICES/NMB-001 2. Introduction Site Preparation Requirements User Documentation Conventions Notes and Tips Environmental Conditions Temperature Control Electrical Power Supplies Fuses Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 4 Turning On the Instrument for the First Time (or From Shutdown Mode) Turning On the Instrument from Standby Mode Preparing for Analysis Calibrating the Detector Aligning the Torch Setting Operating Conditions Creating/Opening a Worksheet Developing a Method Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
- Page 5 Printing a Report Turning Off the Instrument Using Standby Mode Using Shutdown Mode 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Routine Induction Coil Maintenance Radial Induction Coil Axial Induction Coil Cleaning Consumables Troubleshooting Spare Parts Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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Page 7: Safety Practices And Hazards
It is essential that no interlock or cover is bypassed, damaged or removed. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 8: Plasma
Touching this area before it has cooled sufficiently may result in burns. Allow the torch and torch compartment to cool before carrying out any work in this area, or wear heat-resistant gloves. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 9: Heat, Vapors And Fumes
Ensure that you have the correct cylinder before connecting it to the instrument. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Electrical Hazards
Operation of an ICP-OES involves analysis of solutions that have been prepared in or digested with acids, or in some cases, samples that have been prepared in organic solvents. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 11 Use only Agilent-supplied or approved spares with your instrument. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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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 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 13 ‘On’ for part of equipment. ‘Off’ for part of equipment. When attached to the rear of the product, indicates that the product has been certified (evaluated) to CSA 61010.1 and UL 61010-1. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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Page 14: Color Coding
A red light warns of danger or an emergency. CE Compliance Your Agilent 700 Series ICP-OES instrument has been designed to comply with the requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive and the Low Voltage (electrical safety) Directive (commonly referred to as the LVD) of the European Union. Agilent... -
Page 15: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Plug the device into a different electrical outlet, so that the device and the radio or television are on separate electrical circuits. Make sure that all peripheral devices are also certified. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 16: 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 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Introduction
Site Preparation Requirements Prior to receiving your instrument you will have been provided with an Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer Site Preparation Guide, which describes the environmental and operating requirements of the ICP-OES system. You must prepare your laboratory according to these instructions before the ICP-OES can be installed. -
Page 18: User Documentation
Notes and Tips A Note is used to give advice or information. A Tip is used to give practical hints to help you achieve the best possible performance from your ICP-OES. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 19: Environmental Conditions
± ± the entire working day. Electrical Power Supplies For electrical requirements, refer to your Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers Site Preparation Guide. Fuses T6.3 AH 250 V, IEC 127 sheet 5, 5 x 20 mm 1FS1 and 1FS2... -
Page 20: Other Connections
<5 ppm <5 ppm Oxygen <20 ppm Nitrogen (argon only) <4 ppm <4 ppm Water vapor 400–600 kPa (57 to 88 psi) Permissible pressure range 550 kPa (80 psi) regulated Recommended pressure Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 21 Introduction Table 2. Typical flow rates for the Agilent 700 Series ICP-OES instruments Argon (with argon purge gas) Nitrogen (as purge gas) Standby mode 0.75 L/min Nitrogen flow 0.45 L/min Operational range (plasma on) 9–32.8 L/min Argon flow 8.3–29.1 L/min Nitrogen flow 0.45–2.1 L/min...
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Page 22: Water Cooling System
Pressure regulation is recommended for supplies where the cooling water NOTE pressure may be subject to fluctuations. Pressure regulation is necessary for supplies that may exceed the maximum permissible pressure of 310 kPa (45 psi). Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 23: Drain Vessel
It should be located underneath the sample compartment (or on the right side of the instrument), where it is protected by the bench and in full view of the operator. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 24 Introduction This page is intentionally left blank. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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Page 25: Installation
Performing a Dark Current Scan, Wavelength Calibration and Torch Scan Hardware The Agilent 700 Series ICP-OES must be installed by an Agilent- trained, Agilent-qualified or Agilent-authorized field service engineer. You should have completed and returned the form in the Site Preparation Guide stating that you have prepared the laboratory in accordance with the requirements detailed in that manual. -
Page 26: Icp Expert Ii Software
Instructions ICP Expert II Windows XP 32-bit (SP3) Software Installation Instructions ICP Expert II Software Installation Instructions for 21 CFR Part 11 Environments for Windows 7 64-bit (SP1) only Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 27: Pci-Gpib Communications Card
ESD strap from Agilent; or you can obtain one from your local electronics supplier. To install a National Instruments PCI-GPIB communications card: Turn off and unplug the computer. Remove the cover, following the instructions in the manual provided with the computer. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 28 Figure 2. Attaching the ESD strap to a metal part of the PC Remove a blanking plate from one of the empty slots in the computer. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
- Page 29 Figure 4. Incorrect and correct way to handle the card Press the card firmly into the empty PC slot. The gold edge connectors should slide firmly into the matching sockets of the PC slot. Secure the card with the screw. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
- Page 30 Connect the computer to the mains power. 10 Turn the computer on and log on as an administrator. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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Page 31: Performing A Dark Current Scan, Wavelength Calibration And Torch Scan
It is recommended that you save the results using the default entries in a text file NOTE called "Dark Current.txt" in the Users\Public\Public Documents\Varian\ICP Expert II\Log directory on the drive on which the ICP Expert II software is installed. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 32: Hardware
Start > Programs > ICP Expert II > ICP Expert II Help. When the ICP Expert II Help appears, click How to > Install instrument components to view step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the various instrument components. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 33: Operation
Select the Windows Start button and choose Programs > ICP Expert II > ICP Expert II Help. When the ICP Expert II Help appears, click How to to view the available step-by-step instructions. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 34: Analysis Checklist
Close the torch compartment door, ensuring that the locking lever is fully latched. Switch on the computer, monitor and printer. Switch on the water cooler. Turn on the gas supply at the cylinder. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 35: Turning On The Instrument From Standby Mode
Close the torch compartment door, ensuring that the locking lever is fully latched. Switch on the monitor and printer (if they are off). Switch on the water cooler (if it is off). Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 36: Preparing For Analysis
ICP Expert II Help: Click Start > All Programs > ICP Expert II > Help. Expand How to and then click Prepare the instrument for use. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 37: Calibrating The Detector
ICP Expert II Help: Click Start > All Programs > ICP Expert II > Help. Expand How to, and then expand Prepare the instrument for use. Click Set the operating conditions. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 38: Creating/Opening A Worksheet
See the ICP Expert II Help for detailed instructions: Click Start > All Programs > ICP Expert II > Help. Expand How to and then click Report your results. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 39: Turning Off The Instrument
Plasma emergency off button to the ‘on’ position before the plasma can be re-ignited. Leave the mains power switch on to keep the polychromator thermostating system operational. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 40 NOTE instead of resting on the instrument. It is recommended that you switch off the water cooler. If the water cooler is turned off, the Peltier will automatically turn off. NOTE Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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Page 41: Using Shutdown Mode
If used to extinguish the plasma, you will need to reset the Plasma emergency off button to the ‘on’ position before the plasma can be re-ignited. Turn off the Peltier by choosing Peltier Off from the Analyze menu. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 42 If the instrument is not going to be in use for a period of time the torch, cone, NOTE snout and torch compartment should be cleaned of any deposits, dirt or residue. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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Page 43: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Consumables Troubleshooting Spare Parts This chapter includes the Agilent 700 Series ICP optical emission spectrometer maintenance requirements that may be carried out by an operator. Any maintenance procedures not specifically mentioned in this chapter should be carried out only by Agilent-trained, Agilent- qualified or Agilent-authorized field service engineers. -
Page 44: Routine
Clean the surface of your ICP-OES (spills should be cleaned up immediately). Inspect the pump tubing and replace if it has lost its elasticity. Unclip the pump tubes when the pump is not in use. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... - Page 45 (as recommended by the manufacturer). Perform a wavelength calibration. Inspect the external gas supply system for leaks including the tubing connected to the instrument. Replace any damaged, leaking or worn components. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...
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Page 46: Induction Coil Maintenance
For a uniform RF field, and to ensure the best performance from your spectrometer, the torch should be positioned in the middle of the induction coil and the coils should be uniformly spaced around the torch. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 47: Radial Induction Coil
Pitch is measured from the center of one coil to the next, as shown above by the NOTE arrows between the dotted gray lines, and not the gap between adjacent coils. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 48: Axial Induction Coil
Pitch is measured from the center of one coil to the next, as shown above by the NOTE arrows between the dotted gray lines, and not the gap between adjacent coils. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 49: Cleaning
Click Start > All Programs > ICP Expert II > ICP Expert II Help. When the ICP Expert II Help appears, click Maintenance to view step-by-step instructions on how to maintain instrument consumables. Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
When the ICP Expert II Help appears, click Troubleshooting to view instructions on how to troubleshoot. Spare Parts For spare parts and consumables ordering information, refer to the Agilent Technologies website: www.agilent.com Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers User’s Guide...