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iCAP Customer Training Manual
4 iTEVA Familiarisation
4.1 Introduction
The iCAP 6000 will require optimisation that is dependent on the sample being analysed and the
method requirements.
It is important that the method development verifies the data produced by the method.
It is also important that a suitable quality control regime is established that verifies the continuing
validity of data.
Training courses are available through a local Thermo Fisher Sales Office; contact details are
available on http://www.Thermo.com.
4.2 Method Optimisation
The following parameters can all affect the data obtained and should be optimised. Usually a
default setting will give data that is satisfactory, but may not be optimal for the analysis
requirements:
Nebuliser Gas flow
Plasma viewing height
RF Power
Pump speed
Auxiliary gas flow
Coolant gas
All these instrument parameters are separate to the development of the chemical requirements of
the method, for example variation in sample ionisation and solvent effects.
4.3 Example Standard Operating Procedures
This method setup procedure, which by no means covers all the possible parameters used in
iTEVA, should be enough for setting up a basic Analysis. It is recommended that the user reads
the iCAP software manual and/or Help files for more advanced use of the system.
4.3.1 Preparing the system
Turn Argon Gas on at Cylinder and set for 90psi or 6 Bar pressure on gauge near
instrument
Note: for normal use gas should be left purging constantly
Switch on power to iCAP Spectrometer.
Note: for normal use power should be left on constantly or you must wait until the
optics temperature reaches 38 degrees C and Stabilizes which can take 2 hours.
Switch on Water Chiller
Push Platen on to rollers of pump by way of the 4 (3) pressure screws
Make sure the drain tube is placed in an open neck vessel
Place sample tube in a blank solution
Switch on computer
Click on the iTEVA Icon on desktop
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