Preparing For Analysis - Agilent Technologies 4100 User Manual

WARNING Hot Surfaces – Noxious Fumes – Non-Ionizing Radiation
Burn danger, inhalation hazard. The plasma emits heat, ozone and fumes,
which can be hazardous. Always switch on the exhaust system before
lighting the plasma.
12 To start the MP Expert software, double-click the MP Expert

Preparing for Analysis

To prepare for analysis:
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desktop icon. The 'Main Index' window will appear.
Click the Plasma button in the MP Expert software. Alternatively,
press F5 or choose Plasma on from the arrow under the Plasma
button.
Ensure that the peristaltic pump is correctly set up (refer to the
Peristaltic Pump section of the Help). If you have not already
done so, adjust the pressure bars on the peristaltic pump for
even sample flow.
Place the sample tubing from the peristaltic pump into the rinse
solution and the drain tubing into the drainage vessel.
Click the Pump button in the MP Expert software and choose
Normal (15 rpm) from the arrow under the Pump button. The
pump will be initialized and the solution will begin aspirating.
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