Shimadzu AA-6800F Instruction Manual
Shimadzu AA-6800F Instruction Manual

Shimadzu AA-6800F Instruction Manual

Atomic absorption spectrophotometer
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Shimadzu Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
AA-6800F (P/N 206-50500)
AA-6800G (P/N 206-50700)
AA-6650F (P/N 206-51200)
AA-6650G (P/N 206-51300)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
206-94425T
Sep. 2011

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  • Page 1 206-94425T Sep. 2011 Shimadzu Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer AA-6800F (P/N 206-50500) AA-6800G (P/N 206-50700) AA-6650F (P/N 206-51200) AA-6650G (P/N 206-51300) INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
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  • Page 3 • 2000-2011 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from Shimadzu Corporation. • Since Shimadzu products are frequently upgraded and improved, information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 Do not use the equipment for any purpose other than the above-mentioned types of analysis. Follow the procedures described in the instruction manual. Observe all warnings and cautions. Do not disassemble or modify the equipment without the express approval of an authorized Shimadzu Representative. For internal repair of the equipment, contact your Shimadzu Representative.
  • Page 5 50/60 Hz Connections: Grounded M6 terminal block Fuse used: 2 A TYPE M (CONTROL), 1 A TYPE M (PHASE) Fuse changes must be performed by service personnel. When a fuse change is necessary, please contact your Shimadzu Representative. AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 6 The drain tube connected to the chamber is not durable with petroleums (kerosene, naphtha, gasoline, etc). When measuring these samples, ask Shimadzu for information. Every time when using the instrument, check the drain tube and drain tank and confirm there is no liquid leak from the drain tube.
  • Page 7 Precautions on Handling High Pressure Gas High pressure gas must be handled carefully observing the legal regulation. Not only to the following precautions, refer to regulations and laws regarding to handle the high pressure gas. Cautionary items in this manual should be read carefully. 1.
  • Page 8 7. Pressure regulator (1) Use approved pressure regulators and connectors. For details, contact your Shimadzu Representative. (2) When installing the pressure regulator to the cylinder, be sure to wipe the dust at the outlet of the cylinder. (3) Damaged or cracked screws for installing the pressure regulator may cause gas leakage. Do not install the pressure regulator forcibly, but replace with a new gas cylinder.
  • Page 9 Action in the Case of Fuel Gas Leakage WARNING When executing [Start Leak Check] in the "Initialize" dialog box or [Instrument]-[Gas Leak Check] in the menu bar, an automatic gas leak check is performed for about 11 minutes. If the instrument does not detect any fuel gas leakage, the following message is displayed on the screen after about 11 minutes, after which the flame can be ignited.
  • Page 10 If the deuterium (D2) lamp should be broken or its life is finished, dispose of the lamp separately from general garbage. When disposing of the deuterium (D2) lamp supplied from Shimadzu Co., select a method which will not influence the environmental pollution or human body, or ask a special disposal dealer.
  • Page 11 As a general rule, seven (7) years after the discontinuation of the product. Note, however, that the availability of units or parts not manufactured by Shimadzu shall be determined by the relevant manufacturers. If Shimadzu should receive a notice of the discontinuation of the units or parts, the necessary quantity for the above period is immediately calculated and secured.
  • Page 12 WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE Do not touch the electrodes when the power is ON. Label, WARNING Figure 2 WARNING HOT SURFACE Risk of burn. Before replacing the lamp, set the power switch off and cool down the lamp. Label, WARNING Figure 3 AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 13 WARNING FLAMMABLE GAS Before ignition, be sure to read the instruction manual. Label, WARNING Figure 4 WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION Do not use oxygen gas. Label, WARNING Figure 5 AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 14 WARNING FLAMMABLE GAS Be sure to close main gas valve when gas is not in use. Label, WARNING Figure 6 AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 15 Emergency Action Take the following measures in case of emergency or when an abnormal condition is found in the atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Inspect the equipment before using it again and contact a service engineer if necessary. Emergency Action 1. Turn OFF the power switch of the atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Even if measurement is in progress, the burner flame can be extinguished by turning the power switch OFF.
  • Page 16 Since the AA-6650/6800 is equipped with the several safety systems that prevent a flashback, there is little possibility a flashback occurs. In case a flashback should occur, however, a service engineer from Shimadzu will perform the following inspection procedure. Never ignite the flame before the safety is confirmed as the result of the inspection.
  • Page 17 (5) Loosen the fixing screw <9> on the nebulizer retaining plate <8> and remove the nebulizer <10>. (6) Check that the mixer <12> in the chamber is not damaged. (7) Check that the O-ring <13> in the nebulizer is not cracked or deteriorated then mount the nebulizer back to the chamber.
  • Page 18 General Precautions In order to use the atomic absorption spectrophotometer safely, be sure to observe the following cautions. If not observed, the safety of this equipment may be compromised. WARNING (1) When pressing the ignition button (at igniting), never put your face or hands in the burner compartment (combustion chamber).
  • Page 19 CAUTION (1) Do not use the flame for any purpose other than analysis. (2) Do not hold any substance over the flame. (3) Do not remove the thermal shield plate when using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer in flame method. If the thermal shield plate is removed, heat of flame is introduced to the instrument inside and measurement may be unreliable.
  • Page 20 Customer (*1) Service Engineer (*1) Contact your Shimadzu service representative for a more assured check. Also there is another service parts list for maintaining performance on the instruction manual. Read the instruction manual for more details. 1. Parts which a customer can replace (replaced every 3 years)
  • Page 21 (5) Drain tube (*4) Tube, Supercone 9 016-43200-08 Drain hose under the chamber. Specify required length (standard: 30 cm). (*4) The replacement cycle becomes shorter when solvents other than water are being used. Refer to 3. "Chemical resistance of the O-ring, the drain joint and the drain tube".
  • Page 22 3. Chemical resistance of the O-ring, the drain joint and the drain tube Verify that the material of the O-ring, the drain joint and the drain tube has tolerance for the solvent. O-Ring Drain Tube Drain Joint Fluorine Silicon Kalrez Supercone Custom (PP)
  • Page 23 Daily Check List For flame measurement of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, this is the daily check list in connection with safety. Be sure to check the points below. Check Items Contents Before ignition There is no clogging in the burner Verify by using hard paper etc. slot.
  • Page 24 The check of O-rings replacing Verify the replacement intervals of the O-rings for every solvent cycle. currently used. Request your Shimadzu service representative to replace O-rings. The service representative will check that no bubble is generated on applying detection liquid (P/N 670-11514) after replacement.
  • Page 25 WEEE Mark With your co-operation we are aiming to reduce contamination from waste electronic and electrical equipment and preserve natural resource through re-use and recycling. Do not hesitate to ask Shimadzu service representative, if you require further information. AA-6800/6650 Instruction xxiii...
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  • Page 29: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions for Safe Operation Precautions on the Installation Site and Handling Precautions on Handling High Pressure Gas Action in the Case of Fuel Gas Leakage Precautions on Handling Hollow Cathode Lamp Precautions on Handling Deuterium (D2) Lamp Handling Waste Liquid Supply Period of Replacement Parts Warning Marking on the Equipment Emergency Action...
  • Page 30 2.4.3 Cable Connections....................2-19 2.4.4 Hose Connections....................2-20 2.4.5 Replacing the AA-6650 Atomizer ................2-21 2.4.6 Installation of PC Software..................2-23 2.5 Mounting a Hollow Cathode Lamp..................2-25 2.6 Installing the ACF-6800 ....................... 2-26 Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions 3.1 AA-6800/6650 Configurations....................3-2 3.1.1 Operation Switches ....................
  • Page 31 4.4.2 Printing the Data ...................... 4-39 4.4.3 Deleting the Data ..................... 4-39 4.5 Completing the Measurement....................4-40 4.6 Explanation of Main Window ....................4-41 4.6.1 Menu Bar ......................... 4-42 4.6.2 Standard Tool Bar....................4-42 4.6.3 Measurement Element Tool Bar ................4-42 4.6.4 Absorbance Digital Display ..................
  • Page 32 5.2.2 [Open] ........................5-4 5.2.3 [Save] ......................... 5-4 5.2.4 [Save As...]......................... 5-5 5.2.5 [Additional Load] ......................5-5 5.2.6 [File Export...] ......................5-6 5.2.7 [Export Items] ......................5-6 5.2.8 [Auto Save]......................... 5-7 5.2.9 [Print Data/Parameters...]................... 5-9 5.2.10 [Print Table Data...] ....................5-10 5.2.11 [Print Style].......................
  • Page 33 5.5.9 [Furnace Program] Page (for Furnace Method) ............5-41 5.5.9.1 [Coating/Boost Cycle] Button ..............5-43 5.5.9.2 [Test Meas.] Button................... 5-44 5.5.9.3 [Cleaning] Button ..................5-45 5.5.9.4 [Change Graphite Tube] Button ..............5-45 5.5.9.5 [Temp. Search] Button ................5-46 5.6 [Edit Parameters] ......................... 5-48 5.6.1 [Measurement Parameters] Page ................
  • Page 34 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1 Atomizer Position Adjustment ....................6-2 6.1.1 Burner Positioning Adjustment................... 6-2 6.1.1.1 AA-6800 ...................... 6-2 6.1.1.2 AA-6650 ...................... 6-3 6.1.2 Furnace Position Adjustment ..................6-4 6.1.2.1 AA-6800 ...................... 6-4 6.1.2.2 AA-6650 ...................... 6-4 6.2 Burner Maintenance....................... 6-5 6.2.1 Cleaning the Burner Head..................
  • Page 35: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview CONTENTS 1.1 Overview of AA-6800/6650......................1-2 1.2 Specifications..........................1-3 AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 36: Overview Of Aa-6800/6650

    Chapter 1 Overview Overview of AA-6800/6650 The Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer AA-6800/6650 incorporates two background correction functions, the D2 method (Deuterium Lamp method) and the SR method (Self-Reversal method), enabling selection of the appropriate method for the measurement sample. The AA-6800 allows you to change the measurement mode while automatically switching the atomizer, thus enabling quick and easy switching back and forth between flame measurement and furnace measurement.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    1.2 Specifications Specifications AA-6800F/6800G Common Specifications Measurement Wavelength 190 - 900 nm Range c i t c t i Number of Lamp Sockets 8 lamp sockets, 2 lamps simultaneously lit (1 for warming up) Photometric Method • High-speed self reversal method (BGC-SR) •...
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 Overview AA-6800F Specifications Type Air-cooled pre-mix type Burner Head Pure titanium Nebulizer Pt-Ir capillary with PTFE orifice, Impact bead is inseparable. Fluoric acid is usable. Chamber Polypropylene Positioning Burner/Furnace automatic switching by motor drive Automatic searching for optimum burner height...
  • Page 39 1.2 Specifications AA-6650F/6650G Common Specifications Measurement Wavelength 190 - 900 nm Range Mounting Aberration-corrected Czerny-Turner mount Bandwidth 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 nm (6-step automatic switching) Number of Lamp Sockets 8 lamp sockets, 2 lamps simultaneously lit (1 for warming up) Photometric Method •...
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 Overview AA-6650F Specifications Type Air-cooled pre-mix type Burner Head Pure titanium Nebulizer Pt-Ir capillary with PTFE orifice, Impact bead is inseparable. Fluoric acid is usable. Chamber Polypropylene Positioning Manual positioning by adjusting knob Flow Rate/Pressure Control Automatic flow rate setting Safety Measures •...
  • Page 41: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation CONTENTS 2.1 Parts Inspection ..........................2-2 2.2 Instrument Placement and Site Requirements ................2-6 2.3 Equipment Requirements ......................2-8 2.4 Assembling the AA-6800/6650 ....................2-17 2.5 Mounting a Hollow Cathode Lamp....................2-25 2.6 Installing the ACF-6800 ....................... 2-26 AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 42: Parts Inspection

    Chapter 2 Installation Parts Inspection CAUTION Since this instrument is installed and adjusted by Shimadzu service engineer, stay and check it together. Read and strictly observe sections to maintain the instrument stability, to obtain the high reliability of analysis result and to use this instrument for a long time.
  • Page 43: 2.1 Parts Inspection

    2.1 Parts Inspection NOTE The hollow cathode lamps, high temperature burner head, pressure regulator and compressor are not included among the standard accessories. <2-4> <2-7> <2-1> <2-5> <2-3> <2-2> <2-9> <2-6> <2-10> Figure 2.1 Standard Accessories (AA) NOTE 1. The instruction manual is not shown in the above figure. 2.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 Installation Table 2.2 Standard Accessories (for Flame) Item No. Part Name Q'ty Part No. Standard Accessories for flame 206-64844-91 Hose Assy (for gas supply; AIR) 1 (5 m) 206-50389-91 Hose Assy (for gas supply; C 1 (5 m) 206-50389-92 Cleaning Wire (for cleaning capillary) 201-79229-01...
  • Page 45 2.1 Parts Inspection <1-6> <1-5> <1-17> <1-4> <1-7> <1-8> <1-9> <1-15> <1-10> <1-19> <1-1> <1-2> <1-3> <1-16> <1-14> <1-11, 18> <1-12> <1-13> Figure 2.2 Standard Accessories (For Flame) AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 46: Instrument Placement And Site Requirements

    Chapter 2 Installation Instrument Placement and Site Requirements The instrument components are positioned as shown in Figure 2.3. In addition to this, the installation site for personal computer and printer is necessary. (1) The installation site should be: a. Sufficiently distant from devices that generate strong magnetic and electrical fields and high frequency b.
  • Page 47 2.2 Instrument Placement and Site Requirements Front view Duct About 700 Plane view (Unit: mm) Figure 2.3 Instrument Placement AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 48: Equipment Requirements

    Chapter 2 Installation Equipment Requirements 2.3.1 Power Requirements The following table gives the power requirements for each of the components (The power requirement for a personal computer system is not shown in the table). Table 2.3 Power Requirements AA-6800/6650 Voltage 100, 120, 220, 230, 240 V Allowable voltage range Within...
  • Page 49 2.3 Equipment Requirements CAUTION If the gas supply pressure changes during the analysis, resultant changes in flame combustion will adversely affect measurement reproducibility. Ensure that gas pressure does not fluctuate. When the GFA is used, provide gases with the specifications shown in Table 2.5.
  • Page 50: Ventilation System

    Chapter 2 Installation Stop cock Stainless steel piping Stop cock (inside dia. 7 mm) Full scale 0.2 MPa 0.09 MPa Full scale 0.2 MPa 0.09 MPa Acetylene Hydrogen Full scale 0.5 MPa 0.35 MPa Nitrous Full scale 0.5 MPa oxide 0.35 MPa Argon gas Full scale 0.5 MPa...
  • Page 51: Use Of An Air Compressor

    2.3 Equipment Requirements 2.3.5 Use of an Air Compressor The air compressor described in this section may not be available in all countries. Use of another brand of air compressor is acceptable providing that it supplies air which is free of oil, water and dust at the pressures indicated below.
  • Page 52: General Precautions For Handling Gas Cylinders

    Chapter 2 Installation CAUTION 1. If the compressor does not work using the above procedure, refer to the instruction manual provided with the compressor. 2. In order to set the secondary pressure correctly, the secondary pressure must always be lowered to nearly 0 Pa before turning the control handle <1>.
  • Page 53: Installing Pressure Regulators (Optional) And Checking For Leaks

    2.3 Equipment Requirements 2.3.7 Installing Pressure Regulators (Optional) and Checking for Leaks WARNING 1. If a mistake is made in the piping, it may cause flashback on ignition, so exercise sufficient caution. 2. Always set the gas supply pressures at the specified values. 3.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2 Installation Primary pressure gauge Secondary pressure gauge Cylinder main valve (Open by turning counter-clockwise; close by turning clockwise. Use the cylinder by making 1.5 counter-clockwise turns of the valve.) (When turned clockwise, the secondary pressure rises; Secondary pressure control handle when turned counter-clockwise, it decreases.
  • Page 55: Software Operation Minimum Requirements (To Be Provided By User)

    2.3 Equipment Requirements 2.3.8 Software Operation Minimum Requirements (to be provided by user) In order to run the AA-6800/6650 software and control the instrument, the following software and hardware must be provided. (1) Personal computer (PC) and peripheral accessories (2) Operating system (3) Connection cable Table 2.6 PC Specifications Specifications...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Installation AA side PC side D sub 25-pin D sub 9-pin male connector female connector Figure 2.10 RS-232C 9,25 Cable Pin Assignments (P/N200-79144-01) D sub 25-pin D sub 25-pin male connector male connector Figure 2.11 RS-232C Cable Pin Assignments (P/N208-94963-91) Operating System The computer must contain the Windows 95, Windows...
  • Page 57: Assembling The Aa-6800/6650

    2.4 Assembling the AA-6800/6650 Assembling the AA-6800/6650 2.4.1 Connecting the Drain Tube To prevent gas from leaking through the drain tube, the liquid in the drain tank placed in the drain line must be maintained at a constant level so that the water pressure may provide proper sealing. (1) Fasten the drain assy to the lower right on the front of the main unit using the two M3 6 screws.
  • Page 58: Assembling The Burner

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.4.2 Assembling the Burner CAUTION O-rings are placed at the mounting surfaces of the burner head and the nebulizer to prevent gas leakage. When assembling, always verify that the O-rings are in place. Refer to Figure 2.13 in assembling the burner.
  • Page 59: Cable Connections

    2.4 Assembling the AA-6800/6650 Burner head O-ring Chamber O-ring Retaining plate Nebulizer Impact bead Figure 2.13 Assembling the Burner 2.4.3 Cable Connections Referring to Figure 2.14, connect the AC cable of standard accessory, and connect the RS-232C reverse cable to the PC. (For details on connecting PC to monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer, refer to the appropriate documentation.) Connect the RS-232C reverse cable to the connector labeled "PC"...
  • Page 60: Hose Connections

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.4.4 Hose Connections Refer to Figure 2.15 in connecting the hose. Right rear of main unit To acetylene or hydrogen gas cylinder Quick-connect To compressor, air or argon gas cylinder hose joints Black To nitrous oxide gas cylinder Green Black Tube connectors...
  • Page 61: Replacing The Aa-6650 Atomizer

    2.4 Assembling the AA-6800/6650 (2) Connections between burner unit and connectors at right rear of main unit a. Connect one end of the provided gas tubes (bundle of 3 nylon tubes) to the tube connectors on the rear of the main unit as follows: White tube SPRAY Black tube...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Installation Replacing the graphite furnace with the burner The procedure for mounting the burner instead of the graphite furnace is described here. Refer to section 6.1.1.2 for adjusting the burner position. (1) Remove the four screws fixing the base for furnace, and remove the base for furnace while keeping the graphite furnace mounted on it.
  • Page 63: Installation Of Pc Software

    2.4 Assembling the AA-6800/6650 2.4.6 Installation of PC Software This procedure assumes that Windows is already installed on the PC. For its installation, refer to the appropriate documentation. (1) Start up Windows. In case of installing to the Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT4.0, logon to Windows by Administrator authority.
  • Page 64 Chapter 2 Installation NOTE 4. When using the atomic muffle and performing the version-up of WizAArd If your instrument type is not available for flame measurement (AA-6650G/6800G) and equipped with the atomic muffle SARF-16C, performing the PC software version-up to WizAArd ver. 2.11 or later may make the operation complicated, because an unnecessary checklist screen for starting a flame measurement appears at every time of initialization.
  • Page 65: Mounting A Hollow Cathode Lamp

    2.5 Mounting a Hollow Cathode Lamp Mounting a Hollow Cathode Lamp (1) Open the cover on the left side of the main unit. (2) Remove the lamp socket from the turret peg (socket holder). (3) Insert the hollow cathode lamp in the turret. (4) Plug the lamp socket into the lamp.
  • Page 66: Installing The Acf-6800

    Chapter 2 Installation Installing the ACF-6800 Since various operations, such as removing the cover, connecting cables and plumbing gas tubes, etc., are required when adding the ACF-6800 flame unit to the furnace-dedicated AA-6800G/6650G, be sure to have a service representative from the nearest branch agent or office perform the installation. AA-6800/6650 Instruction 2-26...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions CONTENTS 3.1 AA-6800/6650 Configurations......................3-2 AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 68: Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions

    Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions AA-6800/6650 Configurations 3.1.1 Operation Switches <2> <1> <4> <3> Figure 3.1 AA-6800/6650 Main Unit No. (in Figure 3.1) Name Function POWER switch Turns ON the instrument. BURNER SELECT This key switch is for preventing mistaken use of burner heads. switch When the high temperature burner head (optional) is to be used with the nitrous oxide-acetylene flame, a key attached to the...
  • Page 69: Hollow Cathode Lamp Turret

    3.1 AA-6800/6650 Configurations 3.1.2 Hollow Cathode Lamp Turret Eight lamps may be installed, two of which may be on at one time. For routine analysis in which the analysis elements are known, it is convenient if all the lamps to be used in measurement (up to eight) are installed in the turret and the lamp current values, lamp numbers (socket numbers) along with the other measurement parameters are stored beforehand in the instrument memory.
  • Page 70: Deuterium Lamp

    Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions 3.1.3 Deuterium Lamp The deuterium lamp is of the hot cathode type and is used at the wavelength range of 190 nm - 430 nm in background correction and measurement. The lamp is plugged in the instrument to allow easy replacement. The adjusting screw is used to position the new lamp upon replacement.
  • Page 71: Burner Module

    3.1 AA-6800/6650 Configurations 3.1.4 Burner Module 3.1.4.1 AA-6800 The burner drive is performed by PC operation. Therefore, there are no positioning knobs for driving the burner module. <4> <3> <1> <2> Figure 3.4 Burner Module (AA-6800) No. (in Figure 3.4) Name Function Burner head...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions 3.1.4.2 AA-6650 On the front side of AA-6650 burner module, the knobs for adjusting the horizontal and vertical positions of the burner (or graphite furnace) are prepared. The atomizer is driven with these knobs. Vertical mark line <1>...
  • Page 73: Burner

    3.1 AA-6800/6650 Configurations 3.1.5 Burner The AA-6800/6650 has a burner head with a 10 cm length slot (standard accessory) mounted in the premixing atomizer chamber. This burner head can be used with air-acetylene flames and air (argon)-hydrogen flames. Please specially install a high-temperature head (optional accessory) when using a nitrous oxide-acetylene flame.
  • Page 74: Gas Control Panel

    Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions NOTE When measuring samples containing high-concentration coexistent material like salts or when measuring samples with a nitrous-oxide flame, the mixer reduces the signal noises. Therefore, the mixer is usually mounted in the chamber. When measuring samples with low-concentration coexistent material with air- acetylene flame, however, removing the mixer may improve the sensitivity.
  • Page 75 3.1 AA-6800/6650 Configurations No. (in Figure 3.7) Name Function Support gas Displays the setting pressure for the support gas. pressure gauge Support gas flow Flow increases when turned to the left, and decreases when adjusting knob turned to the right. Usually, use the air or argon at 8 L/min, and nitrous oxide at 6.5 L/min.
  • Page 76: Optical System

    Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions 3.1.7 Optical System The light from the hollow cathode lamp and the deuterium lamp is combined with a beam combiner, and while passing through the atomizer, the atoms and concomitant substances absorb light as signal and background absorption.
  • Page 77: Photometric System

    3.1 AA-6800/6650 Configurations 3.1.8 Photometric System Figure 3.9 shows the photometric system. Lamp power supply Monochromator Deuterium lamp Hollow cathode Analog signal processor Burner Detector lamp Half mirror Gas control unit Figure 3.9 Photometric System The following five measurement modes can be selected in the AA-6800/6650. EMISSION mode Used for flame emission analysis.
  • Page 78 Chapter 3 Instrument Constructions (3) BGC-D2 mode: Pulsed light at 400 Hz from the hollow cathode lamp and light from a 800 Hz pulsed deuterium lamp are passed through the atomizer simultaneously. The light from the HCL lamp is absorbed both by the atoms of the element being analyzed and the concomitant elements as background absorption, while light from the deuterium lamp is absorbed only as background.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 Basic Operation CONTENTS 4.1 Switching On the Power and Starting Up the Software ..............4-2 4.2 Software Basic Operation ......................4-4 4.3 Measurement Procedures ......................4-36 4.4 Saving/Printing/Deleting the Data....................4-39 4.5 Completing the Measurement...................... 4-40 4.6 Explanation of Main Window ....................... 4-41 4.7 Operating the MRT Worksheet ....................
  • Page 80: Chapter 4 Basic Operation

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation Switching On the Power and Starting Up the Software 4.1.1 Switching ON the Power to Hardware (1) Verify that installation has been correctly completed. (2) When using the ASC-6100 or GFA-EX7, set the ASC-6100 power switch (Figure 4.1) or the GFA-EX7 power switch...
  • Page 81: Starting Up The Software

    4.1 Switching On the Power and Starting Up the Software <2> <1> No. (in Figure 4.2) Name Power switch Heat switch Figure 4.2 Power Switch of GFA-EX7 <1> No. (in Figure 4.3) Name Power switch Figure 4.3 Power Switch of AA-6800/6650 4.1.2 Starting Up the Software Switch ON the personal computer to start up the MS-Windows.
  • Page 82: Software Basic Operation

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation Software Basic Operation With the AA software, after starting up the software, you can set the necessary settings for the measurement just by following the instructions sequentially displayed on the screen (Wizard function). In this section, the easy operation using this Wizard function is described for each of flame and furnace methods in regular sequence.
  • Page 83: Wizard Selection

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.1.2 Wizard Selection Figure 4.4 [Wizard Selection] Dialog Box When the [Wizard Selection] dialog box appears, if you make a new parameter set, select the [Element Selection] icon on the [Wizard] sheet and click on [OK]. Then the [Element Selection] page will appear. 4.2.1.3 Element Selection Figure 4.5 [Element Selection] Page...
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 Basic Operation (1) First, click on [Select Elements]. Then the [Load Parameters] page will appear. Figure 4.6 [Cookbook] Sheet in [Load Parameters] Page (2) In this page, select the element first. You can use one of the methods below to select the element. 1.
  • Page 85: Preparation Parameters

    4.2 Software Basic Operation NOTE 1. When analyzing plural elements sequentially, the order on the [Element Selection] page becomes the measurement order. If you need to change the order, click on the element to highlight it and then click on [Up] or [Down] to move the row. If [Measurement Element] at the right lower of the page is different from the first row element, the measurement is started from the element shown for [Measurement Element] and the elements located above this element in the table are not to be measured.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Basic Operation Figure 4.8 [Edit Preparation Parameters] Page (1) Select [Calibration Curve] for [Measurement Type]. If you need to select [SMSA] (Simple Standard Addition Method) or use standard addition method, refer to section 4.9. (2) Select [1st] for [Order] of equation if the calibration curve is straight. You may also select [2nd] or [3rd] if it is curved.
  • Page 87 4.2 Software Basic Operation (Example) 2 g of sample was weighed, filled with water to 50 ml, diluted to 5 times and measured. In this case, the actual concentration is calculated with the following equation using the factors; [Weight Factor]: 2 (g), [Volume Factor]: 50 (mL), [Dilution Factor]: 5 (times) and [Correction Factor]: 1.
  • Page 88: Sample Id

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.2.1.5 Sample ID Figure 4.9 [Sample ID] Page (1) In this [Sample ID] page, enter the number of samples first. Then enter the sample ID (sample name) into the cell of [Sample ID] from the keyboard one by one. (2) When using the same name with successive No.
  • Page 89: Sample Selection

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.1.6 Sample Selection Figure 4.11 [Sample Selection] Page In this [Sample Selection] page, the samples to be measured for each element are selected. When all the samples are to be measured for all elements Confirm that each field has a check mark and click on [Next] to proceed to the [Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters] page.
  • Page 90: Connect To Instrument/Send Parameters

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.2.1.7 Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters Figure 4.12 [Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters] Page Check that the power of the AA is already ON and click on [Connect/Send Parameters]. The [Initialize] dialog box is opened and AA main unit is initialized. At the step of [Start Leak Check], the following message appears.
  • Page 91: Optics Parameters

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.1.8 Optics Parameters Figure 4.13 [Optics Parameters] Page The wavelength, slit width, socket number, lamp current and lamp mode for the element to be firstly analyzed are set here. Note that these settings are only for the element to be firstly analyzed (the element that was specified in [Measurement Element] at the right lower on the [Element Selection] page or [Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters] page).
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 Basic Operation (3) In the [Socket #] field, set the socket number where the lamp of the selected element is set. If the same element lamps are set in two or more positions of the lamp turret, click on the [ ] button and select the socket # from the drop-down list.
  • Page 93: Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup (Aa-6800)

    4.2 Software Basic Operation (11) After all the settings are completed, click on [Next] to proceed to the [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] page. NOTE When measuring plural elements, you cannot set parameters for the elements other than the current measurement one on the [Optics Parameters] and [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] pages. If you use the ASC to measure plural elements automatically and you need to modify the parameters for other elements than the current measurement one, you can change these parameters by using the [Edit Parameters] button in the [Element Selection] page.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 Basic Operation When [Fuel Gas Flow Rate] is selected (1) You can set the flame type and the fuel gas flow rate here. (2) In the [Flame Type] field, an suitable flame type is indicated according to the element. If you need to change it, click on the [ ] button and select the flame type from the list.
  • Page 95: Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup (Aa-6650)

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.1.10 Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup (AA-6650) Figure 4.17 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (AA-6650) In the [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] page, the burner position and fuel gas flow rate are set. Select the operation object [Atomizer Position] or [Fuel Gas Flow Rate] by clicking on the radio button to switch the page display.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4 Basic Operation When [Fuel Gas Flow Rate] is selected (1) You can set the flame type and the fuel gas flow rate here. (2) In the [Flame Type] field, an suitable flame type is indicated according to the element. If you need to change it, click on the [ ] button and select the flame type from the list.
  • Page 97: Software Basic Operation (Furnace Method)

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.2 Software Basic Operation (Furnace Method) 4.2.2.1 Operation Flowchart (Furnace Method) This Wizard has a sequence for setting as shown below. You can proceed to the next step or return to the preceding step by using the [Next] or [Back] button. (Starting up the AA Software) (1) Wizard Selection (2) Element Selection...
  • Page 98: Wizard Selection

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.2.2.2 Wizard Selection Figure 4.18 [Wizard Selection] Dialog Box When the [Wizard Selection] dialog box appears, if you make a new parameter set, select the [Element Selection] icon on the [Wizard] sheet and click on the [OK] button. Then the [Element Selection] page will appear.
  • Page 99 4.2 Software Basic Operation (1) First, click on the [Select Elements] button. Then the [Load Parameters] page will appear. Figure 4.20 [Cookbook] Sheet in [Load Parameters] Page (2) In this page, select the element first. You can use one of the methods below to select the element. 1.
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 Basic Operation (10) When analyzing plural elements sequentially with the ASC, it is necessary to set the socket numbers in alternating odd/even. Follow the procedure below to set or change the socket number. 1. Click on [Edit Parameters]. 2.
  • Page 101: Preparation Parameters

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.2.4 Preparation Parameters Figure 4.21 [Preparation Parameters] Page First, click on the element row to highlight it, then click on [Edit]. The [Preparation Parameters] page will appear. Set the parameters as below. Figure 4.22 [Edit Preparation Parameters] Dialog Box AA-6800/6650 Instruction 4-23...
  • Page 102 Chapter 4 Basic Operation (1) Mixing Setup, Repeat Measurement Conditions, Reagent Setup, Coating and Boost Cycle If you want to mix the sample and reagents, put a check mark in the [Mixing ON] check box. Then click on [Mixing] to open the [Mixing Setup] dialog box. Figure 4.23 [Mixing Setup] Dialog Box In this step, set the [Volume] in [Injection Parameters].
  • Page 103 4.2 Software Basic Operation NOTE [Total Volume] must satisfy the following condition. When the mixing is performed (Injection Vol.) (Max. No. of Reps.) (No. of Boost Cycles) + 50 L (Total Vol.) 600 L The (Injection Vol.) is the value set in the [Mixing Setup] dialog box, and the "50 L" is the dead volume of the mixing port.
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 Basic Operation (EXAMPLE) If the reagents and diluent are added to 50 L of the sample and filled up to 250 L, the actual concentration is calculated from the measured [Conc.] with the factors; [Weight Factor]: 50 L, [Volume Factor]: 250 L and [Correction Factor]: 1.
  • Page 105 4.2 Software Basic Operation (7) After setting the parameters, click on [OK] to return to the [Preparation Parameters] page. In the case of multi-element analysis, click on the next row to highlight it, then click on [Edit] and set the parameters in the same way.
  • Page 106: Sample Id

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.2.2.5 Sample ID Figure 4.24 [Sample ID] Page (1) In this [Sample ID] page, enter the sample number first. Then key in the sample ID (sample name) in [Sample ID] one by one. (2) When using the same name with successive No. for all the samples, click on [Collective Setup] button. Then the [Sample ID Collective Setup] dialog box will appear.
  • Page 107: Sample Selection

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.2.6 Sample Selection Figure 4.26 [Sample Selection] Page In this [Sample Selection] page, the samples to be measured for each element are selected. When all the samples are to be measured for all elements Confirm that each cell has a check mark and click on [Next] to proceed to [Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters] page.
  • Page 108: Connect To Instrument/Send Parameters

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.2.2.7 Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters Figure 4.27 [Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters] Page After checking that the power switches of the AA main unit and peripheral equipment are already turned ON, click on [Connect/Send Parameters]. The [Initialize] dialog box is opened and the AA main unit is initialized. After completing the initialization, click on [OK] to close the [Initialize] dialog box.
  • Page 109: Optics Parameters

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.2.8 Optics Parameters Figure 4.28 [Optics Parameters] Page The wavelength, slit width, socket number, lamp current and lamp mode for the element to be firstly analyzed are set here. Note that these settings are only for the element to be firstly analyzed (the element that was specified in [Measurement Element] at the right lower on the [Element Selection] page or [Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters] page).
  • Page 110 Chapter 4 Basic Operation (3) In the [Socket #] field, set the socket number where the lamp of the selected element is set. If the same element lamps are set in two or more positions of the lamp turret, click on the [ ] button and select the socket # from the drop-down list.
  • Page 111: Furnace Program

    4.2 Software Basic Operation (11) After all the settings are completed, click on [Next] to proceed to the [Furnace Program] page. NOTE When measuring plural elements, you cannot set parameters for the elements other than those for the current measurement on the [Optics Parameters] and [Furnace Program] page. If you use the ASC to measure plural elements automatically and you need to change the parameters for the elements other than those for the current measurement, you can change these parameters by using the [Edit Parameters] button in the [Element Selection] page.
  • Page 112 Chapter 4 Basic Operation Table 4.1 Example of Furnace Program Flow Rate STAGE# Temp ( C) Time (sec) Heat Mode Sensitivity GAS Type (L/min) RAMP RAMP RAMP STEP STEP 2300 STEP 2500 STEP Sampling Stage No.: 6 The above furnace program is explained as below. •...
  • Page 113: Saving The Template

    4.2 Software Basic Operation 4.2.3 Saving the Template If you want to use the parameters set with the above procedures from the next time, you can save them as a template. Then you can load it in the [Wizard Selection] dialog box. (1) Click on [File] in the menu bar and select [Save As].
  • Page 114: Measurement Procedures

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation Measurement Procedures After completing all the settings, prepare the samples. Perform the measurement following the procedure indicated on the MRT worksheet. The current row is highlighted and its [Action] field shows the type of measurement. When using the ASC, set the samples in proper positions. If no setting is made on the MRT worksheet, a message appears to indicate that no schedule exists.
  • Page 115 4.3 Measurement Procedures (5) Checking the Calibration Curve After measuring the standard samples, check the calibration curve displayed on the right upper of the window. If the calibration curve graph display is too small, set the mouse cursor onto the border of the calibration curve graph to indicate an arrow with two directions.
  • Page 116: Measurement Operation (For Furnace Method)

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.3.2 Measurement Operation (for Furnace Method) (1) Mount the graphite tube correctly. (2) Verify that the argon gas is supplied at the specified pressure, and flow the cooling water. (3) Verify that the power switches on the rear of GFA-6500, both of the 100 V switch (CONTROL) and 200 V switch (HEAT), are set to ON.
  • Page 117: Saving/Printing/Deleting The Data

    4.4 Saving/Printing/Deleting the Data Saving/Printing/Deleting the Data 4.4.1 Saving the Data When all measurements are completed, save the data. Select [File]-[Save As] from the menu bar, and enter the file name in the [Save As] dialog box. File extension is limited to ".aa". NOTE A measurement data whose repeat measurement has not finished is not saved in the file.
  • Page 118: Completing The Measurement

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation Completing the Measurement (1) When the measurement is completed, verify that the flame is extinguished and tighten the main valve of the gas cylinder and compressor in the case of flame method. Close the main valves of the cooling water and gas in the case of furnace method.
  • Page 119: Explanation Of Main Window

    4.6 Explanation of Main Window Explanation of Main Window When the Wizard is completed, the following main window appears. (1) Menu bar (2) Standard tool bar (3) Measurement element tool bar (Display and switch the current measurement element) (4) Absorbance digital display (5) Real time graph (and temperature program graph) (6) Peak profile (latest four measurements and overlay display) (7) Calibration curve tool bar (Selection of calibration curve and type)
  • Page 120: Menu Bar

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.6.1 Menu Bar Place the mouse cursor onto the menu ([File], [Edit], [Parameters], etc.) and click on it. Then a drop-down menu appears. Select an item from the menu and click on it. For details on each item, refer to Chapter 4.6.2 Standard Tool Bar...
  • Page 121 4.6 Explanation of Main Window (1) [Properties] [Real Time Graph Scale] (Flame) You can change the graph ordinate and abscissa scale. Enter the maximum value and minimum value in [Ordinate Max] and [Ordinate Min], respectively. Enter a numeric value in [Time Interval] (unit: second) for abscissa.
  • Page 122: Peak Profile (Latest Four Measurements And Overlay Display)

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.6.6 Peak Profile (Latest Four Measurements and Overlay Display) The latest four measurement signal profiles are displayed. Both standard samples and unknown samples are displayed here. The abscissa shows time and the ordinate shows absorbance value (emission intensity in EMISSION mode).
  • Page 123: Calibration Curve Display

    4.6 Explanation of Main Window (4) [Cross Hair] This is used to read coordinate values in the graph. Move the mouse cursor in the graph area first, then select [Cross Hair]-[Display] from the right button menu. When the mouse cursor is in the graph area, the coordinate values at the cross hair intersection position are displayed.
  • Page 124 Chapter 4 Basic Operation The recalculation is only applied to the unknown sample using the same C# as changed calibration curve. The result is invalid when the element is different, or when the C# is different even if the element is same. In the case of furnace method, whether the absorbance is obtained from the peak height or from the peak area is switched in this window.
  • Page 125: Mrt Worksheet

    4.6 Explanation of Main Window (1) [Properties] [Scale] You can set the maximum value [Max] and minimum value [Min] of the graph ordinate and abscissa scales. Enter the values. [Options] You can set the graph color and data point shape. Clicking on each [ ] of [Data Point], [Calibration Curve], [Background] and [Grid] displays the list from which you can select the color.
  • Page 126: Function Buttons

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.6.9 Function Buttons Functions of Wizard selection, auto zero execution, blank measurement, starting sample measurement, test measurement, ASC rinse are assigned to the buttons at the left below the MRT worksheet. These correspond to function keys on the keyboard as follows. [AUTO ZERO] button: F3 key [BLANK] button:...
  • Page 127: Status Bar

    4.6 Explanation of Main Window 4.6.10 Status Bar <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7> <8> Figure 4.38 Status Bar The current measurement mode, operating mode, operating status of instrument, and connecting status of peripheral equipments (ASC, GFA) are indicated here. (1) Displays current operating status of the instrument and error messages.
  • Page 128: Operating The Mrt Worksheet

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation Operating the MRT Worksheet In the MRT (Measurement Result Table) worksheet, the functions of setting of measurement sequence, execution of measurement, result display, actual concentration calculation, and setting of ASC sample position are integrated. For example, if you create a calibration curve by measuring three standard samples and measure eight unknown samples, the measurement proceeds in the following procedure.
  • Page 129 4.7 Operating the MRT Worksheet Figure 4.40 Drop-down List of [Action] BLK: Specifies the blank sample measurement. The measured value of blank sample is subtracted from the measured values of standard samples and unknown samples until a new blank measurement is done. STD: Specifies the standard sample measurement by calibration curve method.
  • Page 130 Chapter 4 Basic Operation FILESAVE: Specifies the file saving of the data collected so far. Specify the file name in the [Sample ID] field. FILE EXPORT: Specifies the text file saving of the data collected so far on the MRT worksheet. Specify the file name in the [Sample ID] field.
  • Page 131 4.7 Operating the MRT Worksheet (9) [Abs.] Displays the measured absorbance. Energy intensity is displayed instead in the case of EMISSION mode. If a blank measurement is executed prior to this, the value is indicated after the measured blank value is subtracted from the actual measured value.
  • Page 132: Right Mouse Button Menu

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation (17) [C#] Indicates calibration curve number. When plural calibration curves are created on the same sheet, number is put in the order of creation and indicated. If entering a changed number, in the case of standard sample, a calibration curve is created by the standard samples of the same curve number and in the case of unknown sample, the concentration is calculated using the calibration curve of the entered number.
  • Page 133 4.7 Operating the MRT Worksheet Figure 4.42 Table Show/Hide (MRT worksheet) [Row Style] Font (character style, size, etc.), color and ruled line type can be set for each row group (row and column header, basic style, current row, measurement result row and excluded row). Figure 4.43 Row Style (MRT Worksheet) AA-6800/6650 Instruction 4-55...
  • Page 134 Chapter 4 Basic Operation (2) [Hide Repetition] When this is selected in the case of repeat measurement, only the row of average value is shown and the rows of repeating process are not shown. The repetition rows are not printed by selecting [Print Table Data], either.
  • Page 135: Right Mouse Button On Summary Table

    4.7 Operating the MRT Worksheet Figure 4.44 [Collective Edit] Dialog Box (In the case of flame measurement, [Volume] and [Coating] are not displayed.) 3. When completed, click on [OK] to close the [Collective Edit] dialog box. Settings are changed and the actual concentration is recalculated simultaneously and the worksheet is renewed.
  • Page 136: Active Cell Movement By Shortcut Key And Cell Selection

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.7.5 Active Cell Movement by Shortcut Key and Cell Selection 4.7.5.1 Moving an Active Cell Clicking a cell with the mouse pointer displays a bold frame around the cell. The cell in this status is called an active cell.
  • Page 137: Copy And Paste

    4.7 Operating the MRT Worksheet 4.7.6 Copy and Paste Numeric values and characters on the MRT worksheet and summary table can be copied to the clipboard. Also, text data can be pasted from the clipboard only to the sample ID column in the MRT worksheet. 4.7.6.1 Copy Select an area on the table to be copied using the mouse and select [Edit]-[Copy] menu or press Ctrl + C key.
  • Page 138: Changing Column Width And Column Header Height Of Mrt Worksheet

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.7.7 Changing Column Width and Column Header Height of MRT Worksheet The column width for an arbitrary column and the column header height can be changed in the MRT worksheet. Procedure for setting the column width (1) Position the mouse cursor on the column border line in the column header.
  • Page 139: Igniting And Extinguishing The Flame

    4.8 Igniting and Extinguishing the Flame Igniting and Extinguishing the Flame 4.8.1 Operation Locations Locations associated with igniting and extinguishing of the flame are described here. Firstly, the IGNITE buttons, EXTINGUISH button and BURNER SELECT switch are located on the front side of the AA main unit.
  • Page 140: Igniting And Extinguishing Air-C 2 H 2 , Air (Ar)-H 2 Flames

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation NOTE If the power is turned on and the fuel gas is supplied at the time of [Connect to Instrument], a gas leak check is automatically conducted for 10 minutes. During this time, no flame can be ignited. On the [Initialize] dialog box, press the EXTINGUISH button at the time of [Start Leak Check].
  • Page 141 4.8 Igniting and Extinguishing the Flame (4) Press two IGNITE buttons at the same time. A pilot flame is ignited first, then the burner head is flamed. Keep pressing the IGNITE buttons until the flame is completely ignited. If no flame is ignited even if the buttons are pressed for three seconds or more, stop igniting operation once, and retry after ten seconds or more.
  • Page 142: Igniting And Extinguishing N O-C Flame

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation NOTE 7. If the flame should not be extinguished even by pressing the EXTINGUISH button, do not panic and take action of following operation. a. Turn off the main unit POWER switch (on the left side of the main unit). This operation mechanically closes the solenoid valve of the gas controller, shutting off the gas supply safely.
  • Page 143 4.8 Igniting and Extinguishing the Flame CAUTION 1. Always use high temperature burner head when using a nitrous oxide-acetylene flame. Using the standard burner head with this gas causes a danger of flashback. 2. When the acetylene flow rate is high, carbon is deposited around the burner slot. When this occurs, use the provided large screwdriver to scrap off the carbon deposit while taking care about the following points.
  • Page 144: Flame Conditions When Analyzing Organic Solvent Samples

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation CAUTION In case of flashback, set the safety valve at the back of the chamber as it was if it is out of place. Also, remove the spray unit to check it and if the disperser is separated, mount it as it was. Check the tube from the drain outlet is firmly connected.
  • Page 145: Standard Addition Method And Simple Standard Addition Method

    4.9 Standard Addition Method and Simple Standard Addition Standard Addition Method and Simple Method Standard Addition Method The standard addition method is used when there is interference by coexistent material (matrix) in the sample and its influence is given to the measured value. For the standard addition method, equal volumes of unknown sample solution are prepared, and a standard solution of different but known concentration is added to each of the unknown sample solutions.
  • Page 146: Setting The [Edit Preparation Parameters] Dialog Box

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.9.1 Setting the [Edit Preparation Parameters] Dialog Box Note that parameters for "MSA (Method of Standard Addition)" cannot be set using the Wizard. Follow the procedure below. First, set [Measurement Type] to "SMSA" and [Number of STD] to "1" and finish the settings. Then set necessary items on the MRT worksheet.
  • Page 147 4.9 Standard Addition Method and Simple Standard Addition Method (Example) In this example, the ASC is used to add the standard samples of 0 ppb, 10 ppb, 20 ppb and 30 ppb to the unknown samples which are being diluted 5 times. Standard sample of 100 ppb is prepared for addition and is regarded as the Reagent 3.
  • Page 148: Measurement Procedures On Mrt Worksheet

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.9.2 Measurement Procedures on MRT Worksheet The indication of [Action] on the MRT worksheet related to "SMSA (Simple Method of Standard Addition)" and "MSA (Method of Standard Addition)" is described below. MSA: Indicates standard addition method. MSA-RES: Indicates the concentration of unknown sample calculated from the result of measuring a set of standard addition samples.
  • Page 149 4.9 Standard Addition Method and Simple Standard Addition Method Table 4.4 Measurement Procedure of Standard Addition Method [Action] (Measures Sample A with standard 0 ppb addition) (Measures Sample A with standard 10 ppb addition) (Measures Sample A with standard 20 ppb addition) (Measures Sample A with standard 30 ppb addition) MSA-RES (Indicates concentration result of Sample A)
  • Page 150: Conditions And Operation For Flame Emission Analysis

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.10 Conditions and Operation for Flame Emission Analysis Flame emission quantitative analysis is described here. As the case of atomic absorption analysis, the Wizard can be used for setup. However, the setup procedures in the [Optics Parameters] and [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] pages are different in some points.
  • Page 151 4.10 Conditions and Operation for Flame Emission Analysis (6) [Line Search] In the case of flame emission analysis, a line search is performed when the flame has been ignited and the standard sample is being sprayed. So, the line search is not performed in this page. Proceed to the next [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] page first and set the parameters so that ignition may be possible.
  • Page 152: Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.10.2 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page The [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] pages are different in AA-6800 and AA-6650. Refer to the description for your AA type. 4.10.2.1 AA-6800 (1) Firstly, select the [Fuel Gas Flow Rate] for [Operation Object] by clicking on the radio button. Figure 4.50 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (in the case of [Fuel Gas Flow Rate]) [Flame Type] Since the flame used for atomic absorption analysis is indicated, click on the [...
  • Page 153 4.10 Conditions and Operation for Flame Emission Analysis (2) Select the [Atomizer Position] for [Operation Object] by clicking on the radio button. Figure 4.51 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (in the case of [Atomizer Position]) [Burner Height] Since the value for atomic absorption analysis is indicated by default, enter the optimum value for flame emission analysis.
  • Page 154: Aa-6650

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.10.2.2 AA-6650 (1) Firstly, select the [Fuel Gas Flow Rate] for [Operation Object] by clicking on the radio button. Figure 4.52 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (in the case of [Fuel Gas Flow Rate]) [Flame Type] Since the flame used for atomic absorption analysis is indicated, click on the [ ] button and select the flame type used for flame emission analysis.
  • Page 155 4.10 Conditions and Operation for Flame Emission Analysis (2) Select the [Atomizer Position] for [Operation Object] by clicking on the radio button. Figure 4.53 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (in the case of [Atomizer Position]) [Burner Height] Since the value for atomic absorption analysis is indicated, enter the optimum value for flame emission analysis and set the burner height using the knob for adjusting burner vertical position.
  • Page 156: Line Search And Beam Balance

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 4.10.3 Line Search and Beam Balance After completing the condition setup in the [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] page, click on [Back] to return to the [Optics Parameter] page. Read section thoroughly and set the conditions so that a flame can be ignited. (1) Ignite the flame.
  • Page 157: Setting The Optimum Conditions For Fuel Gas Flow Rate And Burner Height (Aa-6800)

    4.11 Setting the Optimum Conditions for Fuel Gas Flow Rate and 4.11 Setting the Optimum Conditions for Fuel Gas Burner Height (AA-6800) Flow Rate and Burner Height (AA-6800) In the atomic absorption analysis, the [Fuel Gas Flow Rate] and [Burner Height] affect the absorption sensitivity. Although standard values are automatically set as default values by selecting an element, the optimum condition may differ depending on the sample characteristics and matrix components.
  • Page 158: Setting The Optimum Condition Of Fuel Gas Flow Rate

    Chapter 4 Basic Operation 7. If the result is acceptable, extinguish the flame and click on [OK]. The [Optimum Burner Height Search] dialog box is closed to return to the [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] page, and the obtained value is indicated and used as the [Burner Height]. If [Cancel] is pressed, the burner height is returned to the original position.
  • Page 159 4.11 Setting the Optimum Conditions for Fuel Gas Flow Rate and Burner Height (AA-6800) If [Fuel Gas Flow Rate] is changed, distribution of atoms in the flame changes, as the result, the optimum [Burner Height] also changes. On the other hand, changing [Burner Height] also changes the optimum gas flow rate.
  • Page 160 Chapter 4 Basic Operation This page is intentionally left blank. AA-6800/6650 Instruction 4-82...
  • Page 161 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu CONTENTS 5.1 [Wizard Selection] Dialog Box ....................... 5-2 5.2 [File] ............................... 5-3 5.3 [Edit]............................. 5-13 5.4 [Refer to Parameters] ........................5-15 5.5 [Parameters] ..........................5-16 5.6 [Edit Parameters] ......................... 5-48 5.7 [Default Parameters]........................5-62 5.8 [Instrument]..........................
  • Page 162: Chapter 5 Functions Of Operation Menu

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Wizard Selection] Dialog Box After the software is started, the [Wizard Selection] dialog box shown in Figure 5.1 is displayed. Clicking on [Cancel] closes this dialog box, and clicking on [Wizard] at left lower of the main window displays this dialog box again.
  • Page 163: File]

    5.2 [File] [File] This menu summarizes functions associated with WizAArd's file and print. In the WizAArd, two file types of "*.aa" and "*.taa" are handled. The "*.aa" refers to a data file and contains the measurement parameters, calibration curve, sample informations, measurement procedure and measured data.
  • Page 164: Open]

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.2.2 [Open] This command is used to read the files already saved in the disk. Execution of this command opens the [Open] dialog box (Figure 5.3). Specify the [Look in], [Files of type] and [File name], and click on [Open].
  • Page 165: Save As

    5.2 [File] 5.2.4 [Save As...] This command is used to save the parameters and data currently loading on the software with a new file name. When this command is executed, the [Save As] dialog box (Figure 5.4) opens. Specify the [Save in], [Save as type] and [File Name], and click on [Save].
  • Page 166: File Export

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.2.6 [File Export...] This command is used to create a text file from data on the MRT worksheet of currently opened file. The text file can be read in word processor software or spreadsheet software. Executing this command opens the dialog box (Figure 5.5) to indicate the selection items.
  • Page 167: Auto Save]

    5.2 [File] 5.2.8 [Auto Save] <2> <1> <4> <3> <5> <6> <7> <8> <9> <13> <10> <11> <12> Figure 5.6 [File Auto Saving and Exporting] Dialog Box Saving the backup file automatically Automatic saving of the backup of measurement file can be set up in the style of "every X samples are measured".
  • Page 168 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu Exporting the MRT worksheet data automatically in text file When performing an automatic measurement using the auto-sampler, the measurement result of the schedule and summary report can be exported in text style at the end of schedule of each element (or when the execution of the last row of each element on the MRT is finished).
  • Page 169: Print Data/Parameters

    5.2 [File] 11. [Add the element file name to the command] When this check box is selected, the single element text file name is set up as argument of command. This check box is selectable when the check boxes <5> and <9> are selected. 12.
  • Page 170: Print Table Data

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.2.10 [Print Table Data...] This command is used to print out the contents of MRT worksheet of currently opened file (for [Table Show/ Hide], refer to 5.2.11.2). When this command is executed, items which can be printed out are displayed in the dialog box as Figure 5.5.
  • Page 171: 5.2.11.3 [Font] Page

    5.2 [File] 5.2.11.2 [Table Show/Hide] Page When printing the data of MRT worksheet, select items in this page. Put check marks in the items to be printed. 5.2.11.3 [Font] Page Figure 5.9 [Font] Page Set the font type, size, style and other items. A sample of the characters based on the settings are displayed in [Preview].
  • Page 172: Print Setup]

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.2.12 [Print Setup] Set the items related to the printer. Executing this command opens the [Print Setup] dialog box shown in Figure 5.10. Figure 5.10 [Print Setup] Dialog Box [Printer] Select the printer to be used from the drop-down list of [Name]. [Paper] Select [Size] and [Source].
  • Page 173: Edit]

    5.3 [Edit] [Edit] Functions to be used in editing the data row on MRT worksheet are summarized. Figure 5.11 Drop-down Menu of [Edit] 5.3.1 [Insert Row] This command is used to insert one row just before the row selected in the table. However, a row cannot be inserted before the row already measured.
  • Page 174: Clear Measurement Result]

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.3.6 [Clear Measurement Result] All the measurement data on the MRT worksheet currently displayed are cleared and the status before measurement is recovered. The setting of measurement procedure remains without a change. 5.3.7 [Copy] Numeric values and characters on the MRT worksheet and summary table can be copied to the clipboard.
  • Page 175: Refer To Parameters]

    5.4 [Refer to Parameters] [Refer to Parameters] Clicking on [Parameters] in the menu bar during the measurement opens a drop-down menu. Figure 5.12 [Parameters] Drop-Down Menu Selecting [Refer to Parameters] from this drop-down menu opens the property sheet, which is a dialog box to show the parameters for the element under measurement.
  • Page 176 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Parameters] Functions on parameter setup are summarized here. Figure 5.13 Drop-down Menu of [Parameters] The following three Wizards are available. [Element Selection Wizard] Selection of measurement elements, setup of measurement element order and selection of flame/furnace are performed here.
  • Page 177: Parameters]

    5.5 [Parameters] [Measurement Preparation Wizard] Connect to Instrument/Send Parameters Optics Parameters Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup (for flame method) Furnace Program (for furnace method) In the [Element Selection Wizard], the [Next] button is valid only when a newly selected element exists. In the [Measurement Preparation Wizard], the [Optics Parameters] page is displayed first when the connection with instrument is already completed.
  • Page 178: Cookbook] Page

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Up] Select an element row and click on this button. Then the row moves up one row upper. [Down] Select an element row and click on this button. Then the row moves down one row lower. [Delete] If you want to delete a row, click on the row to make its color reversed and then click on [Delete].
  • Page 179: Template] Page

    5.5 [Parameters] [HVG] and [MVU] Putting a check mark in the check box calls the parameters for using the hydride vaporizer unit (HVG) or the mercury vaporizer unit (MVU). This check box gets active when the element measured by the cold vapor mercury technique or the hydride vapor technique is specified.
  • Page 180: Preparation Parameters] Page

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.2 [Preparation Parameters] Page You can set the calibration curve parameters and the preparation parameters for standard / unknown / periodic blank samples. Figure 5.17 [Preparation Parameters] Page Double-click on the element to be edited, or select the element row and click on [Edit] to open the [Edit Preparation Parameters] dialog box.
  • Page 181 5.5 [Parameters] [Measurement Type] Select either of "Calibration Curve" (calibration curve method) or "SMSA (Simple Method of Standard Addition)". In this case, the "MSA (Method of Standard Addition)" cannot be selected. To set the calibration curve parameters for MSA (Method of Standard Addition), refer to 4.9. [Order] and [Zero Intercept] Select the order of calibration curve polynomial.
  • Page 182: Weight Correction Factors

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.2.1 Weight Correction Factors The factors used for calculating the actual concentration are set here. NOTE Actual concentration is calculated with the following equation. Actual Conc. = (Measured Conc.) [Volume Factor] [Dilution Factor] [ASC Dilution Factor] [Correction Factor] / [Weight Factor] However, there is no particular function to set units for [Weight Factor] and [Volume Factor].
  • Page 183: Preparation Parameters]-[Unknown Samples]

    5.5 [Parameters] [Total Vol ( L)] Total volume of solutions to be mixed is calculated and indicated. The reagent volume used for coating is not included in this total volume. NOTE When using the ASC, put a check mark in the check box of [Using ASC] in [Sequence] page of [Edit Parameters] dialog box.
  • Page 184: Mixing Setup And Reagent Setup

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.2.5 Mixing Setup and Reagent Setup When the [Using ASC] is check-marked and the furnace method is selected at the [Element Selection] page, you can use the [Mixing], [Reagent] and [Coating] buttons. First, put a check mark in the check box of [Mixing ON] then click on the [Mixing] button.
  • Page 185: Coating And Boost Cycles (Only For Furnace Method)

    5.5 [Parameters] 5.5.2.6 Coating and Boost Cycles (only for Furnace Method) Pressing the [Coating] button opens the [Coating and Boost Cycles] dialog box. Figure 5.21 [Coating and Boost Cycles] Dialog Box. Coating means injecting a specified reagent into the furnace and drying it prior to the sample injection (coating the tube surface).
  • Page 186: Repeat Measurement Conditions

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.2.7 Repeat Measurement Conditions Pressing the [Repeat Conditions] button opens the [Repeat Measurement Conditions] dialog box. Figure 5.22 [Repeat Measurement Conditions] Dialog Box. Repeat measurement conditions are set here. For details on the setting items, refer to 5.6.2. The maximum number of repetition set here has a relation to the preparation parameters setup.
  • Page 187 5.5 [Parameters] NOTE In the case of simple standard addition method, the position setting for the 1st sample is ignored because the 1st unknown sample is measured by the method of standard addition. The 1st sample position is set as the item of [STD Samples] preparation parameters in the [Edit Preparation Parameters] dialog box.
  • Page 188: Sample Selection] Page

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.4 [Sample Selection] Page Specify the elements to be measured for each sample. Figure 5.25 [Sample Selection] Page Place a mark in the cell of element to be measured and delete a mark from the cell of element not to be measured.
  • Page 189: Optics Parameters] Page

    5.5 [Parameters] [Connect/Send Parameters] Communication between the personal computer and AA main unit is connected. If the communication connection has been already completed, this button is invalid. For details, refer to section 5.8.1. [Connect Options] If the power of ASC or GFA is not ON when connected to the instrument, these options are not recognized. At that time, turn on the power of ASC and GFA then click on this button.
  • Page 190 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Slit Width] The slit width of monochromator is set. A slit width used ordinarily is displayed. If the light intensity of hollow cathode lamp is weak and if there is too much baseline noise, widen the slit width slightly.
  • Page 191 5.5 [Parameters] BGC-D2 mode This mode is used for atomic absorption with background correction by deuterium lamp. If molecular absorption other than the atomic absorption exists on the same wavelength of the target element, true absorbance cannot be obtained in NON-BGC mode. In such case, make the light of deuterium lamp together with the light of hollow cathode lamp pass through the atomizer unit.
  • Page 192: Lamp Pos. Setup] Button

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.6.1 [Lamp Pos. Setup] Button It is necessary to set the hollow cathode lamp to be used and its socket No. beforehand. Clicking on this button opens the [Lamp Position Setup] dialog box in Figure 5.28.
  • Page 193: Line Search] Button

    5.5 [Parameters] When plural elements are selected in the [Element Selection] page and autosampler is used, the instrument automatically judge and light on the warm-up lamp if no setting is made in this [Warmup lamp Setup] dialog box. In addition, according to the setting [Lamp Warmup Time] in the [Sequence] page, the ending time is estimated and warming up of the hollow cathode lamp of the next measurement element is started.
  • Page 194: Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (For Flame Method By Aa-6800)

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.7 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (for Flame Method by AA-6800) Parameters related to burner (burner height and fuel gas flow rate) are set in this screen. In the graph displaying real time data, the right mouse button menu can be used as in the real time graph of the main window (refer to section 4.6.5).
  • Page 195 5.5 [Parameters] [Background Data] In the background correction mode, the background data is displayed. [Burner Height] When the burner is below the optical path, the value is positive. You can enter the value in 1 mm increments. This is automatically set when the parameters are called. [Burner Lateral] This is used to shift the position intentionally from the burner origin adjusted in [Maintenance].
  • Page 196: Burner Position Auto] Button

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.7.2 [Burner Position Auto] Button Clicking on this button opens the dialog box in Figure 5.32. Figure 5.32 [Optimum Burner Height Search] Dialog Box This automatically searches for and sets the burner height which provides the maximum sensitivity based on the current gas flow rate setting.
  • Page 197: Fuel Gas Flow Rate

    5.5 [Parameters] 5.5.7.3 Fuel Gas Flow Rate Figure 5.33 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page When setting the flame type and the fuel gas flow rate, select [Fuel Gas Flow Rate] by the radio button of [Operation Object]. Ignite a flame and introduce the sample. While monitoring the [Measured Data] indication or real time waveform, change the fuel gas flow rate to search the optimum flow rate.
  • Page 198: Gas Flow Auto] Button

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.5.7.4 [Gas Flow Auto] Button Clicking on this button opens the dialog box in Figure 5.34. Figure 5.34 [Optimum Gas Flow Rate Search] Dialog Box This automatically searches for and sets the fuel gas flow rate which provides the maximum sensitivity based on the current burner height setting.
  • Page 199: Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (For Flame Method By Aa-6650)

    5.5 [Parameters] 5.5.8 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (for Flame Method by AA-6650) Parameters related to burner (burner height and fuel gas flow rate) are set in this screen. In the graph displaying real time data, the right mouse button menu can be used as in the real time graph of the main window (refer to section 4.6.5).
  • Page 200: Fuel Gas Flow Rate

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Burner Angle] The burner angle may be entered as a comment. The burner angle can be adjusted manually by using the burner angle adjustment lever. Usually, the burner angle is zero for ordinary use. Change the burner angle only when decreasing the sensitivity by changing the burner angle, for example, in the case of high-concentration sample.
  • Page 201 5.5 [Parameters] [Increase] Each time this button is clicked on, the fuel gas flow rate increases by 0.1 L/min. [Decrease] Each time this button is clicked on, the fuel gas flow rate decreases by 0.1 L/min. 5.5.9 [Furnace Program] Page (for Furnace Method) This is used to display or edit the conditions such as furnace heating temperature, furnace coating with reagent and concentration boost cycle.
  • Page 202 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Gas Type] Select "#1" or "#2" by doubleclicking. The GFA-6500 incorporates 2 gas line systems. Select the gas line system which you are going to use. Heating may be conducted by switching the gases at each stage. For example, when analyzing samples in an organic solvent, connecting oxygen to the Gas #2 line will allow you to use oxygen during the ashing stage to completely combust the organic materials.
  • Page 203 5.5 [Parameters] 5.5.9.1 [Coating/Boost Cycle] Button Clicking this button opens the [Coating and Boost Cycles] dialog box. Figure 5.38 [Coating and Boost Cycles] Dialog Box. Coating refers to injecting a specified reagent into the furnace and drying it prior to the sample injection (coating the tube surface).
  • Page 204 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Last Boost Cycle] Enter the last stage number of boost cycle. From the sample injection stage #1 to the last stage specified here, the concentration is boosted by the heating process for the specified number of sample injections. Note that a data sampling stage cannot be included during the concentration boost cycles.
  • Page 205 5.5 [Parameters] 5.5.9.3 [Cleaning] Button Clicking on this button opens the [Cleaning] dialog box. Figure 5.40 [Cleaning] Dialog Box When [Start] is pressed, the graphite tube is baked for cleaning according to the built-in heating program. Use [Test Measurement] together, if necessary. 5.5.9.4 [Change Graphite Tube] Button Clicking on this button opens the [Change Graphite Tube] dialog box.
  • Page 206 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Auto Temp. Calib.] To obtain a precise temperature control in low temperature range, the heating temperature of the graphite tube is calibrated using an optical temperature sensor. Execute the temperature calibration immediately after replacing the graphite tube, or after executing the conditioning of pyrolytic coating graphite tube (or platform tube).
  • Page 207 5.5 [Parameters] [Current Value] Current temperature of the objective stage in the furnace program is indicated. In the temperature search measurement, you can select either of [Manual Measurement] or [Autosampler] (measurement) by clicking on the radio button. When selecting [Autosampler] (measurement), enter the position of test sample and the preparation parameters.
  • Page 208: Edit Parameters]

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Edit Parameters] Executing this opens the [Edit Parameters] dialog box. This is used to set each parameter individually without using Wizard. In this case, you can change the settings for the element of the MRT worksheet which you can select by clicking on the tab in the left lower of the main window.
  • Page 209 5.6 [Edit Parameters] Flame At the start of sample suction, the signal is not stable. The time required for introducing sample to the flame until the signal becomes stable is referred to as pre-spray time. Pre-Spray (Time) Integration Time Figure 5.44 Pre-Spray and Integration Time [Repetition Sequence] This will set whether pre-spray is conducted during repeat measurement.
  • Page 210 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu NOTE In the case of automatic measurement with the ASC, the instrument always operates as "SM-M-M-..." even if "SM-SM..." is selected as the repetition sequence. [Pre-Spray Time] and [Integration Time] Enter the time interval to be used for pre-spraying and for signal integration (measurement time). The integration time (measurement time) will start directly after elapse of the pre-spray time.
  • Page 211 5.6 [Edit Parameters] 5.6.2 [Repeat Measurement Conditions] Page Number of repeat measurements is set here. Figure 5.47 [Repeat Measurement Conditions] Page [Blank] This row is for setting the repeat conditions for blank measurement. [Standard] This row is for setting the repeat conditions for standard measurement and standard addition measurement. [Sample] This row is for setting the repeat conditions for unknown sample measurement and simple standard addition measurement.
  • Page 212 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [RSD Limit] and [SD Limit] Both the RSD (Relative Standard Deviation) limit and the SD (Standard Deviation) limit are indicators of data scattering. If these values are small enough, the data is considered to be stable and the measurement results reliable.
  • Page 213 5.6 [Edit Parameters] 5.6.3 [Weight Correction Factors] Page The following are set here. • Factors used in actual concentration calculation • Actual concentration unit • Decimal place of the factors and actual concentration to display and print Figure 5.48 [Weight Correction Factors] Page NOTE Actual concentration is calculated with the following equation.
  • Page 214 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Correction Factor] Arbitrary factor necessary for unit conversion can be set. [Actual Conc. Unit] Enter a unit for actual concentration. [Decimal Place] Set a decimal place for displaying and rounding [Weight Factor], [Volume Factor], [Dilution Factor], [Correction Factor] and [Actual Conc].
  • Page 215 5.6 [Edit Parameters] 5.6.7 [Sequence] Page Figure 5.49 [Sequence] Page [Using ASC] Put a check mark in the check box when using the ASC. [At the End of Measurement] When measuring plural elements successively, you can select to stop the measurement once at the end of each element or to continue the measurement.
  • Page 216 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.6.8 [ASC Parameters] Page This page is displayed only for the furnace method. Figure 5.50 [ASC Parameters] Page [Rinse with Sample] This sets the type of rinsing to be conducted in this mixing port prior to mixing. Rinsing with sample refers to the use of sample to rinse the mixing port based on the set mixing conditions, after first rinsing with rinse liquid.
  • Page 217 5.6 [Edit Parameters] [Speed] This sets the speed at which the sample is injected into the furnace. The default value is 25 ( L/sec). [Diluent/Reagent Name and Position] The ASC-6100 can mix one diluent and three reagents automatically. Set the prepared reagents on the turntable and enter the position number.
  • Page 218 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu (1) The followings are the QC types. Correlation coefficient (= r) This factor indicates the degree of agreement of the measured point (data) with the calibration curve obtained by the least squares method. A value closer to "1" is desirable. The "r"...
  • Page 219 5.6 [Edit Parameters] %RSD (Relative Standard Deviation) Put a check mark in the [%RSD] check box, the software evaluates whether the deviation of repeat measurement results of each sample is within the standard value. NOTE [RSD Limit] and [SD Limit] on the [Repeat Measurement Conditions] page are used as the standard value of %RSD.
  • Page 220 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.6.10 [Calibration Curve Parameters] Page Figure 5.52 [Calibration Curve Parameters] Page [Order] Select an order of calibration curve equation. You can select 1st, 2nd or 3rd. [Zero Intercept] Putting a check mark in the check box will create the calibration curve equation that forcibly intercepts the origin.
  • Page 221 5.6 [Edit Parameters] 5.6.11 [Optics Parameters] Page The contents are the same as the [Optics Parameters] page in Wizard (refer to 5.5.6). 5.6.12 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] Page (Flame Method) The contents are the same as the [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup] page in Wizard (refer to 5.5.7, 5.5.8). 5.6.13 [Furnace Program] Page (Furnace Method) The contents are the same as the [Furnace Program] page in Wizard (refer to 5.5.9).
  • Page 222: Default Parameters]

    Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Default Parameters] This sets the parameters which are read in as initial values when creating a new file. The parameters for QA/ QC setup, calibration curve parameters, repeat measurement conditions, measurement parameters and sequence can be set here. Contents and operation of each page are completely the same as those of the property sheet.
  • Page 223: Instrument]

    5.8 [Instrument] [Instrument] The functions related to instrument hardware are summarized in this menu. Figure 5.54 [Instrument] Drop-Down Menu AA-6800/6650 Instruction 5-63...
  • Page 224 The item [Start Leak Check] is displayed on the [Initialize] screen when the instrument applicable to a flame measurement (AA-6800F/AA-6650F) is initialized. Since a message prompting to check the fuel/support gas set pressure and the fuel gas flow rate is displayed before executing this item, check them when a flame measurement is to be used (refer to section 3.1.6).
  • Page 225 After the [Initialize] screen is closed, [Instrument Check List for Flame Analysis] is displayed. Figure 5.56 [Instrument Check List for Flame Analysis] This screen is always displayed when the instrument applicable to a flame measurement (AA-6800F/AA- 6650F) is used (except when the GFA is connected and the gas leak check was not started).
  • Page 226 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.8.3 [Configuration] The PC communication port and the type of AA main unit are set here. Selecting this menu opens [Configuration] dialog box. Figure 5.58 [Configuration] Dialog Box [COM Port] The communication port on the PC is set here. Set the number of port to which the communication cable with the AA main unit is connected.
  • Page 227 5.8 [Instrument] [Flame ASC Autozero in Rinsing] This function is used to set the baseline to zero frequently in the flame measurement with ASC. When this check box is set to ON, the auto zero is executed every after the rinse for each sample while keeping the rinse liquid suctioned.
  • Page 228 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Show Instrument Check List for Furnace Analysis] When this check box is set to ON, the list of the items to be noted before the furnace measurement is displayed at the start time of the software. Figure 5.59 [Instrument Check List for Furnace Analysis] [Show performing temp.
  • Page 229 5.8 [Instrument] CAUTION If this setting is changed, the calibration curve and quantitation result of the measured data are also changed. Take note of this when changing the setting. When [Rounded absorbance is used for calculation] and [Decimal place] are changed, the calibration curve and quantitation results of the data measured before will be changed.
  • Page 230 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.8.4 [Lamp Position Setup] Selecting this menu opens the [Lamp Position Setup] dialog box. Enter the element symbol to be set to each socket number. "*" is used as a wild card. When using multi-element lamp, enter "*" instead of the element symbol.
  • Page 231 5.8 [Instrument] 5.8.5 [Lamp History] Selecting this menu opens the [Lamp History] dialog box to register/delete/edit the lamp informations for the lamp life management in the data base. Figure 5.61 [Lamp History] Dialog Box A new lamp can be registered by entering a new lamp ID in [Lamp ID]. Firstly, set the element of the lamp in [Element].
  • Page 232 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Cancel] This cancels the changed contents of the database and closes the dialog box. [Clear] This clears the accumulation records of the lamps in the selected range, then the lamp information can be edited. The data of the lamp selected in the [Lamp Position Setup] dialog box cannot be deleted. [Print] This prints a table of the lamp registration data base.
  • Page 233 5.8 [Instrument] 5.8.6.3 [Burner Origin Position Adjustment] (AA-6800) This menu is used to adjust the burner up/down and fore/back positions. For the actual procedures, refer to section 6.1.1.1. Figure 5.63 [Burner Origin Position Adjustment] Dialog Box [Moving Rate] This indicates pulse number for one movement. Select [Fast], [Middle] or [Slow]. [Fore] and [Back] Clicking on this button moves the burner by the pulse number set in [Moving Rate].
  • Page 234 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.8.6.4 [Furnace Origin Position Adjustment] (AA-6800) This menu is used to adjust the furnace up/down and fore/back positions. For the actual procedures, refer to section 6.1.2.1. Figure 5.64 [Furnace Origin Position Adjustment] Dialog Box [Moving Rate] This indicates pulse number for one movement.
  • Page 235 5.8 [Instrument] [Move the furnace down to the lower position at the time of Line Search] Check-marking the check box will move down the furnace beforehand at the time of line search so that the optical path may not be obstructed. Use this function when the furnace is out of position too much to execute [Line Search].
  • Page 236 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.8.6.7 [ASC Maintenance] This menu is used for maintenance related to the ASC. The maintenance related to the ASC is also described in the instruction manual for ASC-6100. • [Set Syringe Volume] After replacing the syringe, set the upper and lower position limits of the syringe plunger and the syringe volume.
  • Page 237 5.8 [Instrument] [Move Plunger] Select the plunger moving rate from [Fine (10 pulses)], [Coarse (600 pulses)] and [Specified Pulse]. When [Specified Pulse] is selected, you can enter and set the pulse number for one moving step. [Go to Upper Limit] This moves the plunger to the set upper limit position.
  • Page 238 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.8.7 [Lamp Status] Selecting this menu opens the [Lamp Status] dialog box and the status of the lamp currently used is displayed. This dialog box indicates how long the lamp has been lit. Figure 5.68 [Lamp Status] Dialog Box [Lamp Status] The lighting ON/OFF of the lamp is displayed.
  • Page 239 5.8 [Instrument] [D2 Lamp Warmup Time (min)] Enter the time necessary for warming up the D2 lamp in the unit of minute. Since the D2 lamp is once turned off when the line search is executed, the wait time set here is started after the line search/beam balance at the measurement start time is finished.
  • Page 240 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu 5.8.9 [Gas Controller Status] This displays the state of the gas leak check, the drain level and the fuel gas pressure. Figure 5.71 [Gas Controller Status] Dialog Box [Gas Leak Check] Displays the result of gas leak check. [Drain Level] Displays the status of drain tank level.
  • Page 241 5.8 [Instrument] 5.8.11 [Remaining Gas Combustion] This menu is used to burn up acetylene gas in the piping from the gas main valve to the instrument by closing the main valve of acetylene gas during the combustion of Air-C flame. If the flame type is set to N you can't execute this procedure.
  • Page 242 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu Figure 5.73 Remaining Gas Combustion - Message 2 (6) Next, the message shown in Figure 5.74 is displayed. Since the support gas (air) flows out after the flame goes out, press the EXTINGUISH button of the AA main unit to stop the support gas (air). Also, press the [BUZZER OFF] button on the gas controller panel to stop the gas pressure lowering alarm.
  • Page 243 5.8 [Instrument] 5.8.16 [Furnace Nozzle Position] Firstly, the sample uptake position is adjusted. Adjust the position of suction nozzle following the messages displayed step by step. To quit the position adjustment halfway, press [Cancel]. Note, however, that the proper adjustment cannot be performed when the nozzle position adjustment is quitted halfway. "Please set the ASC turntable for furnace measurement and remove the sample suction nozzle from the arm.
  • Page 244 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu [Injection Pos.] The sample injection position currently selected is displayed. [Move Near to Tube] The nozzle is moved straight to the vicinity of graphite tube. When the injection position is largely shifted by a change of the furnace position, care must be taken so that the tip of the nozzle may not be damaged.
  • Page 245: Help]

    5.9 [Help] [Help] Select this menu when using the help function. 5.9.1 [Search for Help on...] By entering a keyword in the [Search for Help on...] dialog box, the help of a specified item can be searched. 5.9.2 [About WizAArd...] Version and system information of this software are displayed.
  • Page 246 Chapter 5 Functions of Operation Menu This page is intentionally left blank. AA-6800/6650 Instruction 5-86...
  • Page 247 Chapter 6 Maintenance CONTENTS 6.1 Atomizer Position Adjustment......................6-2 6.2 Burner Maintenance ........................6-5 6.3 Checking for Gas Leaks in Tubing....................6-9 6.4 Replacing the Deuterium Lamp ....................6-10 6.5 Maintenance Parts........................6-12 6.6 Special Accessories........................6-13 AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 248: Atomizer Position Adjustment

    Chapter 6 Maintenance Atomizer Position Adjustment 6.1.1 Burner Positioning Adjustment 6.1.1.1 AA-6800 In the case of flame method, the burner moves automatically so that the burner head slot is positioned directly beneath the optical path. However, when the burner is dismantled for cleaning etc., the burner position must be readjusted.
  • Page 249 6.1 Atomizer Position Adjustment White paper Beam spot Burner head Figure 6.2 Burner Height Adjustment 6.1.1.2 AA-6650 The adjustment procedure, searching the most sensitive position of the burner front/back direction by using knobs for adjusting burner position (refer to section 3.1.4.2), is described below. (1) Select an element which you usually use in flame method.
  • Page 250: Furnace Position Adjustment

    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1.2 Furnace Position Adjustment 6.1.2.1 AA-6800 (1) Select an element which you usually use in furnace method. (2) In the [Optics Parameters] page, set the lamp mode to "EMISSION". Although the message "Line Search/ Beam Balance is necessary" appears, press [Cancel]. (3) From the menu, execute [Instrument]-[Maintenance]-[Furnace Origin Position Adjustment].
  • Page 251: Burner Maintenance

    6.2 Burner Maintenance Burner Maintenance If foreign matter sticks to the burner head, nebulizer, and inside of the chamber, the signal becomes unstable or absorbance sensitivity decreases. Periodic cleaning of these components is recommended. The connector between the burner head and nebulizer is sealed with O-rings. If the O-rings are deformed or deteriorated, immediately replace them.
  • Page 252: Nebulizer Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance When measuring samples with high concentrations of coexistent components, such as salts, these will adhere to the inner wall of the slot. After measuring such samples, be sure to clean the slot thoroughly. CAUTION 1. Don't use metal brushes that may scratch the burner head. 2.
  • Page 253 6.2 Burner Maintenance <4> Nebulizer <3> SPRAY joint Burner head <2> Retaining plate <1> Fixing screw <4> Nebulizer <5> Chamber <6> Mixer <7> Spray unit Figure 6.4 Burner Unit <1> Capillary <7> Polyethylene tube <2> Plastic jacket <6> Cap <3> Body (Metal part) Figure 6.5 Nebulizer AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 254: Replacing The Polyethylene Tube

    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.2.2.2 Replacing the Polyethylene Tube The PTFE sampling tube used to suction samples is held in place by a polyethylene tube wedged into the nebulizer capillary. If the polyethylene tube deteriorates or comes loose, it cannot hold the PTFE sampling tube in place.
  • Page 255: Checking For Gas Leaks In Tubing

    6.3 Checking for Gas Leaks in Tubing Checking for Gas Leaks in Tubing Regular checks are automatically conducted for gas leaks in the fuel gas tubing within the gas controller. Gas leaks at other locations may also be conducted using the following procedure. This procedure should be performed regularly at monthly intervals.
  • Page 256: Replacing The Deuterium Lamp

    Chapter 6 Maintenance Replacing the Deuterium Lamp 6.4.1 Specifications of Deuterium Lamp Table 6.1 Specifications of Deuterium Lamp Part No 062-65063-01 Type L6382 Average 500 hours Characteristics Discharge voltage 70 - 90 V Discharge current 300 mA Discharge starting voltage 300 - 600 V 6.4.2 Replacing Procedures of Deuterium Lamp...
  • Page 257 6.4 Replacing the Deuterium Lamp (1) As shown in Figure 6.8, remove the two screws to detach the lamp cover. When the cover is removed, the deuterium lamp will appear as shown in Figure 6.7. Deuterium lamp cover Hole for adjustment Figure 6.8 Deuterium Lamp Cover (2) Pull the deuterium lamp slowly upward and out of its socket.
  • Page 258: Maintenance Parts

    Chapter 6 Maintenance Maintenance Parts Standard Name Remarks Replacement Interval Lamp, D2 L6382 062-65063-01 Deuterium lamp 1 year Nebulizer set 206-52300-91 With impact bead 2 years Chamber ASSY 206-50363-91 Made of polypropylene 6 years Burner head ASSY 206-50370-92 Made of titanium (10 cm) 3 years Burner socket ASSY 206-50762-91...
  • Page 259 6.5 Maintenance Parts Standard Name Remarks Replacement Interval Tube super cone, 9 016-43200-08 Drain hose (under the chamber) 3 years Specify the necessary length. (Standard length: 80 cm) Vinyl tube, R3603 3/8 1/16 016-31409 Connected to the Taigon tube and 3 years drainage bottle (For water-soluble samples)
  • Page 260: Special Accessories

    Chapter 6 Maintenance Special Accessories 6.6.1 For Flame Analysis Part Name Part No. Remarks Flame conversion unit ACF-6800 206-64843-92 Cover, flame 206-50554 Required when mounting ACF-6800 on AA-6650G High temperature burner head 206-50300-92 Titanium Silent-type air compressor 208-91750-36 For 220/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz Air compressor 208-91742-91 For 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 261: Hollow Cathod Lamps (Single Element Lamps)

    6.6 Special Accessories 6.6.4 Hollow Cathod Lamps (Single Element Lamps) HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS Co. LTD L233 Series (Not usable for SR method) Element Symbol Element Name Part No. Product Name Silver 200-38422-02 L233-47NQ Aluminum 200-38422-01 L233-13NB Arsenic 200-38422-42 L233-33NQ Gold 200-38422-25 L233-79NQ Boron 200-38422-39...
  • Page 262 Chapter 6 Maintenance Element Symbol Element Name Part No. Product Name Neodymium 200-38422-68 L233-60NB Nickel 200-38422-15 L233-28NQ Osmium 200-38422-69 L233-76NU Lead 200-38422-21 L233-82NQ Palladium 200-38422-41 L233-46NQ Praseodymium 200-38422-70 L233-59NB Platinum 200-38422-20 L233-78NU Rubidium 200-38422-33 L233-37NB Rhenium 200-38422-44 L233-75NB Rhodium 200-38422-49 L233-45NB Ruthenium 200-38422-45...
  • Page 263: Hollow Cathode Lamps (Single Element Lamps, Usable For Sr Method)

    6.6 Special Accessories 6.6.5 Hollow Cathode Lamps (Single Element Lamps, Usable for SR Method) HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS Co. LTD L2433 Series Element Symbol Element Name Part No. Product Name Silver 200-38456-01 L2433-47NB Aluminum 200-38456-02 L2433-13NB Arsenic 200-38456-03 L2433-33NQ Gold 200-38456-04 L2433-79NQ Boron 200-38456-05 L2433-5NB...
  • Page 264: Hollow Cathod Lamp (Multi-Element Lamps)

    Chapter 6 Maintenance Element Symbol Element Name Part No. Product Name Selenium 200-38456-46 L2433-34NQ Silicon 200-38456-47 L2433-14NQ Samarium 200-38456-48 L2433-62NB 200-38456-49 L2433-50NQ Strontium 200-38456-50 L2433-38NB Tellurium 200-38456-53 L2433-52NQ Titanium 200-38456-54 L2433-22NB Vanadium 200-38456-56 L2433-23NB Yttrium 200-38456-58 L2433-39NB Ytterbium 200-38456-59 L2433-70NB Zinc 200-38456-60 L2433-30NQ...
  • Page 265 Chapter 7 Appendix CONTENTS 7.1 Measurement Conditions Table for Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis ........7-2 7.2 Analysis Line Wavelength Table for Flame Emission Analysis ............. 7-5 7.3 Graphite Tube Type Selection in Furnace Method ................ 7-6 7.4 Error Messages ........................... 7-10 AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 266: Chapter 7 Appendix

    Chapter 7 Appendix Measurement Conditions Table for Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis Wave length L233 L2433 Flow Burner. H Element Slit (nm) Flame Type (nm) (mA) (mA) (l/min) (mm) 328.1 10/400 Air-C 309.3 10/600 As (H) 193.7 12/500 Air-C <HVG-1> 193.7 12/500 Ar-H [3.7]...
  • Page 267 7.1 Measurement Conditions Table for Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis Wave length L233 L2433 Flow Burner. H Element Slit (nm) Flame Type (nm) (mA) (mA) (l/min) (mm) 334.9 232.0 10/400 Air-C 290.9 Pb (1) 217.0 8/300 Air-C Pb (2) 283.3 8/300 Air-C 247.6 10/300...
  • Page 268 Chapter 7 Appendix NOTE 1. These measurement parameters are handled in the program as standard analysis parameters, but the optimum measurement parameters may vary depending on the properties of the sample. 2. When hydrogen gas is used as the fuel gas, the actual flow rate of the hydrogen is larger than the displayed fuel gas flow rate.
  • Page 269: Analysis Line Wavelength Table For Flame Emission Analysis

    7.2 Analysis Line Wavelength Table for Flame Emission Analysis Line Wavelength Table for Flame Analysis Emission Analysis Wavelength Wavelength Wavelength Element Element Element (nm) (nm) (nm) 328.1 531.2 346.1 396.2 253.7 343.5 193.7 451.1 372.8 267.6 410.4 402.4 518.0* 550.0 251.6 455.4 766.5...
  • Page 270: Graphite Tube Type Selection In Furnace Method

    The platform tube refers to a graphite tube in which a plate with a basin for containing the sample (platform) is mounted. The Shimadzu platform tube has a platform made of 100 % pyrolitic carbon.
  • Page 271: When Using A Pyrolitic Coating Graphite Tube

    7.3 Graphite Tube Type Selection in Furnace Method 7.3.2 When Using a Pyrolitic Coating Graphite Tube Generally, the pyro-coated graphite tube is effective for elements which are easily combined with carbon or the major component of graphite tube (carbide is easily formed). Ni, Ca, Ti, Si, V and Mo are the typical elements. In the high density tube, a sample easily permeates into the graphite, resulting in a larger contact area between the element and carbon.
  • Page 272 Chapter 7 Appendix Sensitivity comparison among graphite tubes Pyro-coated Platform High density Cu Concentration/ ppb Figure 7.2 Sensitivity Comparison among Graphite Tube Types Graphite tube types and acid concentration High density Pyro-coated Platform Concentration/% Figure 7.3 Effect of Nitric Acid Concentration on Pb Sensitivity among Graphite Tube Types (Pb: 5 ppb, 10 L injection) AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 273 7.3 Graphite Tube Type Selection in Furnace Method Figure 7.4 Platform Type Graphite Tube Platform type Pyro-coated (or high density) graphite tube graphite tube Figure 7.5 Temperature Distribution Image in Atomization Stage (Low temperature is indicated in dark color.) AA-6800/6650 Instruction...
  • Page 274: Error Messages

    Chapter 7 Appendix Error Messages NOTE Before contacting your Shimadzu service representative, record the following items. • Content of error message • Status in which the error message is displayed (indication screen, performed operation, measurement file, "wizaa.ini" file in windows folder, etc.) •...
  • Page 275 Record the instrument information displayed on the initial screen and the status in which this error occurs. Then contact your Shimadzu service representative. ASC arm motor • Verify that the ASC arm movement is slipped. not impeded.
  • Page 276 If the error occurs again, record the status (2) The syringe drive motor doesn't in which this error message appears and operate. contact your Shimadzu service representative. ASC table cannot be (1) The origin detector didn't detect (1), (2) Switch on the ASC main unit again.
  • Page 277 7.4 Error Messages Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure Background signal is Beam Balance failed because the light too small to execute intensity of hollow cathode lamp is too • Decrease the hollow cathode lamp Beam Balance. greater than the light intensity of BG current (Low).
  • Page 278 Chapter 7 Appendix Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure BG signal is too small. Beam Balance failed because the light intensity of hollow cathode lamp is too • Decrease the hollow cathode lamp greater than the light intensity of BG current (Low). measurement.
  • Page 279 7.4 Error Messages Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure Calibration Curve does Standard samples (STD or MSA) have Set up STD, in the case of calibration not exist! not been measured. curve method, and MSA, in the case of standard addition method or simple standard addition method, on the MRT worksheet and measure them.
  • Page 280 Chapter 7 Appendix Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure Communication was The communication between AA Switch on the PC power and the aborted from the software and AA main unit has a instrument power again. If the error occurs spectrophotometer problem. again, check the following items.
  • Page 281 (fore/ the origin correctly. If the error occurs again, record the status back) origin. in which this error message appears and (2) The burner forward/back contact your Shimadzu service movement motor doesn't operate representative. properly. AA-6800/6650 Instruction 7-17...
  • Page 282 If the error occurs again, record the status down) origin. in which this error message appears and (2) The burner up/down movement contact your Shimadzu service motor doesn't operate properly. representative. Failed to detect lamp (1) The origin detector couldn't detect (1), (2) Switch on the AA main unit again.
  • Page 283 PC to OFF. combustion. again. If the item [Flame Monitor ON] becomes NG, contact your Shimadzu service representative. Failed to turn OFF the The gas pressure monitor couldn't be Stop using the instrument. Then switch on gas pressure monitor.
  • Page 284 PC combustion. again. If the item "Flame Monitor ON" becomes NG, contact your Shimadzu service representative. Fuel gas leak detected. As the result of gas leak check, a gas Stop using the instrument and contact your leak from the tubing inside the gas Shimadzu service representative.
  • Page 285 Gas leak was found. (1) When the error message is (1) Stop using the instrument and contact displayed within 10 minutes after your Shimadzu service the gas leak check is started: representative. As the result of gas leak check, a...
  • Page 286 Coefficient! -(Value of in this message and the status in which Invalid Temperature this error message appears. Then contact Coefficient)- your Shimadzu service representative. GFA serial interface The ROM program of the AA main unit has cannot be opened. a problem.
  • Page 287 7.4 Error Messages Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure GFA water pressure is [GFA-6500] Set the water pressure within the range of too low. The water pressure of GFA is too low. specification and use it. [GFA-EX7] • In the case of GFA-6500, an error The water pressure of GFA is too low message is not indicated when the or too high.
  • Page 288 The ROM program of the AA main unit has handshake with ASC. a problem. Record the instrument information displayed on the initialization screen and the status in which this error occurs. Then contact your Shimadzu service representative. AA-6800/6650 Instruction 7-24...
  • Page 289 Record the instrument information displayed on the initialization screen and the status in which this error occurs. Then contact your Shimadzu service representative. Instrument failed to Gas leak check start command was Switch on the PC power and instrument execute the command.
  • Page 290 Chapter 7 Appendix Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure Invalid GFA Command A command that is not supported by Verify that the [GFA] is correctly selected the GFA was sent from the AA in the [Instrument]-[Configuration]. software. Invalid GFA Parameters that are not supported by Verify that the [GFA] is correctly selected Parameters the GFA were sent from the AA...
  • Page 291 7.4 Error Messages Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure Lamp Socket # is not [Socket #] in the [Optics Parameters] Set up the Socket # in the [Optics selected in this page of the element for warm-up is set Parameters] page of the element for schedule.
  • Page 292 If the error occurs again, record the status the gas controller. in which this error occurs. Then contact Forcibly support gas your Shimadzu service representative. type is changed to Air and flame monitor is set to ON. No lamps which can be...
  • Page 293 7.4 Error Messages Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure Other program is using "lampplace.ref" file is a data file for (1) "lampplace.ref" can be renewed from lampplace. ref file. lamp position setup. The following the AA software firstly started up but Lamp data will not be causes are considerable when this cannot be renewed from the AA...
  • Page 294 Chapter 7 Appendix Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure Please set the socket # The lamps cannot be lit on • Change the order of measurements in combining even/odd in simultaneously when their socket # the [Element Selection] page so that turn.
  • Page 295 Record the instrument information displayed on the initialization screen and the status in which this error occurs. Then contact your Shimadzu service representative. Serial Port Error. The PC serial port has a problem. Switch on the PC power and the instrument power again.
  • Page 296 Chapter 7 Appendix Error Message Cause/Details Remedial Measure Set the furnace The attempted operation cannot be After changing the measurement mode of measurement as a executed unless the furnace the instrument to furnace, execute the current measurement. measurement mode is set in the target operation.
  • Page 297 [Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate to the optimal position. Setup] page, stop using the instrument and contact your Shimadzu service representative. The instrument fail to The burner movement command has Remove the obstacles that disturb the move the burner to the failed.
  • Page 298 Then contact your down. Shimadzu service representative. Timer cannot be The number of timers currently used Start up the PC again. Also, don't start created. After closing exceeds the limit of the Windows other applications.
  • Page 299 Then contact your Shimadzu service representative. Usage time has exceed When registering the lamp in [Lamp It is possible to input the values as "(Life lamp life time.
  • Page 300 Chapter 7 Appendix This page is intentionally left blank. AA-6800/6650 Instruction 7-36...
  • Page 301 Record of Revision Date Revision Changed Page Description 7/1997 6/1998 A: yellow p3, p5 2-9, 2-18, 2-20, 6-19 or later Clerical error correction p6-20 4/1999 It corresponds to upgrade. 7/1999 Explanation addition for AA-6650 10/1999 Explanation addition 5/2000 The addition of the check procedure after reverse fire. Ver2.10 2.11 It corresponds to upgrade.
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