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iCAP 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer

Hardware Manual

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2005 Thermo Electron Corporation Registration No. 441506 SOLAAR House, 19 Mercers
Row, Cambridge CB5 8BZ, United Kingdom. Telephone +44 (0) 1223 347400, Fax +44 (0) 1223
347402,
http://www.thermo.com

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  • Page 1: Icap 6000 Series Icp-Oes Spectrometer

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual © 2005 Thermo Electron Corporation Registration No. 441506 SOLAAR House, 19 Mercers Row, Cambridge CB5 8BZ, United Kingdom. Telephone +44 (0) 1223 347400, Fax +44 (0) 1223 347402, http://www.thermo.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 1 Contents iCAP 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer ................1 Hardware Manual ........................1 Contents ..........................2 User Documentation ......................3 Hardware Manual ......................3 Pre-Installation Manual....................3 iTEVA Software Manual ....................3 Data Station On-line Help System ................3 Safety ..........................

  • Page 3: User Documentation

    Hardware Manual 2 User Documentation 2.1 Hardware Manual This manual includes the information required to operate and maintain the iCAP 6000 Series Spectrometers. It describes the safety hazards involved in working with the spectrometer and its accessories, and the means by which such hazards can be minimised.

  • Page 4: Icap 6000 Sicherheit

    The matter should then be referred to the nearest Thermo Electron service organisation. Safety protection is likely to be impaired if the instrument fails to operate normally, or shows visible damage. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the safety protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
  • Page 5 Keine vom Benutzer Haltbaren Teile hinein nicht heraus. Auβderdem befinden sich am Gerät, wo erforderlich, Hinweisschilder. Die Gerāteabdeckung sollte ausschlieβlich durch einen qualifizierten Thermo Electron Corporation Service-Ingenieur enfernt warden. Alle Ersazteile und verbrauchbaren benutzten Einzelteile müssen Thermo Electron Corporation genehmigt warden.

  • Page 6: Sécurité Pour Icap 6000

    EU-Mitgliederstaaten und dieses Produkt muss durch diese Firmen wiederverwertet oder entsorgt warden. Mehr Informationen über die Einhaltung dieser Anweisungen durch Thermo Electron, die Verwerter und Hinweise die Ihnen nūtzlich sein kōnnen, die Thermo Electron Produkte zu identifizieren, die unter diese RoHS Anweisung fallen, finden Sie unter www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS.
  • Page 7 Si jamais les Protections de Sécurité ont été altérées, l’instrument et les accessoires doivent être rendus inopérants et protégés contre toute utilisation involontaire. La cause du problème doit alors être communiquée au Service Après Vente le plus proche de Thermo Electron Corporation.

  • Page 8: Regulatory Notices

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 3.4 Regulatory Notices The iCAP 6000 spectrometer and accessories are CE marked, indicating compliance with the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC Directive) 72/23/EEC Electrical Equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (Low Voltage Directive).

  • Page 9: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 4 EC Declaration of Conformity Page 9 of 51 Version 1.5 – March 2006...

  • Page 10: Introduction To The Icap 6000

    Control of the spectrometer is provided by PC based iTEVA software. To avoid loss of analytical performance and compromising safety only Thermo Electron specified parts should be used. 5.2 System Configuration iCAP 6300radial –...
  • Page 11 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual The quartz body of the torch should be pushed into the metal torch mount. Ensure the torch body is pushed fully into the metal torch mount. The marked line on the quartz torch is used to locate the radial view hole correctly and should touch the metal body.
  • Page 12 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 4 Torch Assembly – centre tube insertion Insert the centre tube assembly into the metal holder. Figure 5 Torch Assembly – centre tube insertion Push the centre tube assembly fully into the metal holder and turn to lock into position.
  • Page 13 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 8 – Spray chamber drain Insert drain tube capillary until it meets the main chamber. Figure 9 – Nebuliser to Spray Chamber Figure 10 – Nebuliser to Spray Chamber The O-rings in the spray chamber should be inspected and replaced if any wear, or damage, is visible.
  • Page 14 Insert swan neck fitting into torch assembly holder as far as it will go, and connect up the Nebuliser gas supply to the push-fit fitting. Warning: It is extremely important that the correct Thermo part is used for the swan neck. In addition, systems interlocks on the torch holder and elsewhere are there for safety reasons and must not be bypassed.
  • Page 15 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 14 – Sample Capillary Tubing Pass the drain capillary tubing through the lower holder in the cover and towards the pump. This holder contains a sensor detecting bubbles produced when the spray chamber is draining normally.
  • Page 16 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual produced. Do not over-tighten the pump clamps as it will result in excessive wear and tear of the pump tubing and require replacement tubing at more frequent intervals. 6.2.2 Radial Torch Assembly Figure 17 Radial Torch Assembly – Metal Torch Mount The O-rings in the metal torch mount (internally and externally) should be inspected and replaced if any wear, or damage, is visible.
  • Page 17 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 20 Torch Assembly – centre tube Insert the centre tube fully into the centre tube holder. Figure 21 Torch Assembly – centre tube to torch mount Insert the centre tube assembly into the torch mount assembly Push the centre tube completely in and turn to lock into position.
  • Page 18 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 22 – Torch Holder Push the torch assembly up into the holder and twist to lock. Page 18 of 51 Version 1.5 – March 2006...
  • Page 19 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 23 – Cyclone Spray chamber Attach the drain capillary tubing to the bottom of the spray chamber and the nebuliser gas tubing to the nebuliser via the push fit connector. Figure 24 – Nebuliser to Spray Chamber The O-rings in the spray chamber should be inspected and replaced if any wear, or damage, is visible.
  • Page 20 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 25 – Nebuliser sample tubing Attach the sample tubing to the nebuliser using the Teflon insert. Connect spray chamber and nebuliser assembly to the torch assembly, locked in the instrument, using the clamp.
  • Page 21 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 26 – Sample Capillary Tubing Feed the sample capillary tubing from the rear of the nebuliser through the upper holder in the cover and towards the pump. Ensure there are no twists or bends that may prevent flow of the sample.
  • Page 22 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual sample pump tubing and clamp into position. Release the tension adjustment and allow the nebuliser to free aspirate. Tighten the tension adjustment until the flow just stops then tighten by one turn. Turn on the pump and, if necessary, increase the tension until a smooth flow is produced.

  • Page 23: Sample Introduction System Set-Up

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 7 Sample Introduction System Set-up 7.1 Introduction When a sample is aspirated and a proportion of the aerosol generated by the nebuliser is passed to plasma through the torch assembly, it generates a load on the plasma. The RF generator, the plasma conditions and the sample introduction system should be optimised for the particular sample and solvent type being introduced.

  • Page 24: Peristaltic Pump Tubing Options

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 30 – Manual Control of nebuliser pressure 7.4 Peristaltic Pump Tubing Options The iCAP 6000 requires pump tubing with two clamping points (two bridges). Two types of tubing are available: ® Tygon for aqueous samples, strong acids and highly polar solvents (methanol and ethanol).
  • Page 25 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual extinguish the plasma. A specific sample introduction system should be used for organic samples. Warning: Organic solvents are a fire hazard and no build up is permitted in the sample introduction system, or vicinity.

  • Page 26: High Dissolved Solid Samples

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual chamber, where the spray chamber is jacketed with a recirculating fluid that can maintain a temperature of about 4ºC. A separate chiller should be used; the chiller cooling the instrument is not suitable.

  • Page 27: Hf Samples

    The volume, number and type of sample will all influence the set-up of the autosampler. 8.2 Autosampler Installation To comply with safety and warranty requirements the iCAP 6000, accessories and associated equipment must be installed by a Thermo Electron trained and certified engineer. Page 27 of 51 Version 1.5 – March 2006...

  • Page 28: Autosampler Set-Up

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 8.3 Autosampler Set-up Figure 37 Autosampler Tubing Set-up For analysis with an autosampler the capillary tubing attached to the end of the autosampler probe should be attached to the end of the sample pump tubing on the iCAP 6000. To minimise the sample volume required the length of the capillary tubing should be minimised, but should allow free movement over the whole sample area of the autosampler.

  • Page 29: Enhanced Hydride Kit

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 38 – On-line hydride generation kit with mixing loop All standard and sample solutions must be acidified with 2-5% hydrochloric acid prior to analysis. A solution of 0.5% sodium borohydride prepared in 0.05% sodium hydroxide solution is used as the reducing agent.
  • Page 30 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 39 – Enhanced hydride kit 9.2.1 Set Up Assembly of Enhanced Hydride Generation Accessory for use with the iCAP 6500 • The unit is supplied with all the pump tubing connected. •...
  • Page 31 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Gas Liquid Separator (GLS) When assembled, the Reaction Zone of the GLS contains 4mm glass beads, which minimise the dead volume of the zone and ensure proper mixing of the carrier gas and liquid reagents.
  • Page 32 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 41 - Schematic of Assembly of Enhanced Hydride Generation Accessory The peristaltic pump of the iCAP 6500 operates in an anti-clockwise direction. • Place the GLS to the left of the pump, in the kitchen area.

  • Page 33: Ultrasonic Nebuliser

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual To fit the pump tubing: 1. Release the plungers to free the pump platens. 2. Take the pump tubing, and feed it around the pump rollers. 3. Stretch the pump tubing slightly, and fit the bridges under the bridge retaining pillars.

  • Page 34: Ultrasonic Nebuliser Set-Up

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual equipment must be installed by a Thermo Electron trained and certified engineer. 10.3 Ultrasonic Nebuliser Set-up Locate the Ultrasonic nebuliser accessory on the bench to the right of the iCAP 6000 ICP Spectrometer.

  • Page 35: System Operation

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 11 System Operation 11.1 Introduction The iCAP 6000 is designed to be constantly powered up and the optical system continuously purged. The instrument is powered via an on/off switch at the rear of the left side.

  • Page 36: Method Optimisation

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual continuing validity of data. Training courses are available through a local Thermo Electron Sales Office; contact details are available on http://www.Thermo.com. 12.2 Method Optimisation The following parameters can all affect the data obtained and should be optimised. Usually a...
  • Page 37 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 12.3.3 Setting up Analyses Click on the Analyst icon Either select one of the stored methods or create a New method. To create a new method click on Cancel Click on the Method drop down...
  • Page 38 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Click on Automated Output and fill in the relevant boxes Note: Make sure you tick save results to database if you require a record of your results Click on Source Settings Note: the source settings will...
  • Page 39 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Display of High Std results showing elements selected in the method setup. Click on Unknown sample Icon then fill in Run Unknown box as required Place the sample tube in unknown and Click on Run...
  • Page 40 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 12.3.5 Shutting down the system Place the sample tube in Deionised water and let it pump through the system for 3 to 5 minutes. Click on the Plasma Icon and then click on Plasma Off.
  • Page 41 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Make sure the saved method has a Calibration routine selected in the AUTOMATION PARAMETERS SEQUENCE page. Note: The sequence Automation page must be edited and method saved before running samples with the autosampler.
  • Page 42 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Results as shown on Analysis page Page 42 of 51 Version 1.5 – March 2006...
  • Page 43 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 12.3.7 Local Database Creation Click on TOOLS/OPTIONS on iTEVA control panel. Click on Application Database Tab Click on, Run database wizard box Type .\iTEVA in Server Name box Type sa in User Name box...
  • Page 44 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Enter required name for Database click OK and click on close box 12.3.8 Creating a Database Connection Click on the add a connection box as shown Type .\iTEVA in server name box Type sa in User name box...
  • Page 45 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual The newly created database will now appear in the list of databases Select the created database form the Active connection drop down box and click on OK This will now make the new database active 12.3.9 Attaching a database...
  • Page 46 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 12.3.11 Backing up databases Click on, Run database wizard box Type .\iTEVA in server name box Type sa in User name box Type teva in Password box Click on Backup Select database name from drop down list...

  • Page 47: Technical Specification

    6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual 12.3.12 Restoring a database From Data base wizard select Restore and carry out the same procedure as Backup database above 13 Technical Specification The technical specification is attached at the end of this manual.

  • Page 48: Purged Optical Path Window Cleaning

    This is particularly important for customers subject to external standards and regulations (for example ISO9000, EPA or NAMAS). Details of these options are available from a local Thermo Electron Office. All electrical supplies, gas supplies and extraction must be checked to insure local health and safety guidelines and regulations are complied with.

  • Page 49: Accessory Interface Kit

    15.2 Accessory Interface Kit This accessory must be fitted by Thermo Electron. It provides control for a variety of optional accessories such as the Separate Sample Excitation Accessory or Laser ablation unit. These accessories and associated equipment must be installed by a suitably trained, and certified, engineer approved by Thermo Electron.
  • Page 50 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 46 Accessory Interface Kit Connections Page 50 of 51 Version 1.5 – March 2006...
  • Page 51 6000 Series ICP-OES Spectrometer Hardware Manual Figure 47 – Accessory Interface Kit Page 51 of 51 Version 1.5 – March 2006...

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