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O
PTIMA
8000
Customer Hardware and
Service Guide
ICP OPTICAL EMISSION
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
5
Customer Service
13
Safety and Regulatory Information
14
Safety Information in the Manual
14
FCC Compliance (United States)
15
Europe
15
Environment
16
Symbols Used on the Instrument
17
Warning Labels on the Instrument
19
Labels on the Front of the Instrument
19
Warning Labels on the Back and Side of the Instrument
20
Warning Labels in the Torch Compartment
23
Using this Guide
25
Documents to Help You
25
How this Guide Is Organized
26
Using the Index
27
A Word on Troubleshooting
27
Chapter 1: Safety Practices
29
Introduction
30
Laboratory Guidelines
30
General
30
Environmental Conditions
31
Pollution Degree
31
Handling of the Instrument
31
Laboratory Ventilation
31
Instrument Safety Practices
32
Safety Interlocks
32
Radio Frequency Radiation
33
Ultraviolet Radiation
33
Electrical Safety
33
High Temperatures
35
Hot Exhaust Gases
35
Safe Use of Drain Systems
36
Waste Disposal Procedures
36
WEEE Instructions for Perkinelmer Products
37
Safe Handling of Gas Cylinders
38
Identification of Gas Cylinders
38
Hazardous Chemicals Warnings
40
Safe Use of Chemical Reagents
41
Sample Preparation
42
Dissolving Solid Samples in Organics
42
Dissolving Solid Samples Using Acids
43
Acid Digestions
44
Fusion Mixtures
46
Decontamination and Cleaning
46
Decontamination
46
Cleaning the Instrument
47
References
48
Chapter 2: Preparing Your Laboratory
49
Environmental Conditions
50
Exhaust Vent Requirements
50
Cooling Water Requirements
56
Optima 8000
57
Argon
59
Purge Gas
59
Shear Gas
60
Regulator
60
Chapter 3: System Description
62
Introduction
63
Transfer Optics
65
Monochromator
67
Detector
69
Wavelength Correction
72
ICP Source
73
RF Generator
73
RF Control Electronics
75
Sample Introduction System
75
Sample and Torch Compartments
75
Quick-Change Adjustable Torch Module
75
Nebulizers
76
Nebulizer Heater (Optional)
79
Peristaltic Pump
80
Autosampler
80
Switches and Controls
80
Main On/Off Switch
80
Interlocks
80
Software Controls
81
Connections to Electrical, Gas, and Cooling Water Supplies
83
System Initialization
85
Technical Data
86
General
86
ICP Plasma Generator System
86
Gas Flow Controls
87
Sample Introduction System
87
Optical System
88
Chapter 4: Installation
89
Installation Summary
90
Setting up the Computer and Printer
91
Moving the Instrument
91
Connecting the Gases and Cooling Water
92
Connecting the Gases
92
Connecting the Polyscience Chiller
96
Connecting the Chiller to the Instrument
96
Remote Chiller Connections
97
Starting up the Polyscience Chiller
102
Connecting the System Components
103
Installing the Quick-Change Adjustable Torch Module
106
Connecting the Nebulizer (NEB) Tubing
110
Installing the Autosampler
112
Fitting and Connecting the Autosampler Sampling Probe
116
Adjusting the Sampling Probe Height
118
Setting the Torch Viewing Position
120
Switching on the System
121
Setting Instrument Parameters
122
General Parameter Settings
122
Instrument Settings for Aqueous Solutions
123
Hardware Settings and Options
124
Shipping List
125
Maintenance
126
Maintenance
128
Chapter 5: Maintenance
136
Introduction
137
Daily Checks
137
Daily Cleaning
137
Argon Supply
137
Purge Gas Supply
138
Shear Gas Supply
138
Chiller
138
Vent
138
Torch and Plasma Induction Plates
138
Nebulizer
139
Peristaltic Pump and Drain
139
Periodic Checks
140
Torch Assembly and Plasma Induction Plates
140
Purge Viewing Window/Tubes
140
Nebulizer
140
Spray Chamber
141
Peristaltic Pump
141
Drains
141
General System Maintenance
141
Torch Viewing Position Alignment
142
Performance Checks
142
Cleaning the Sample Introduction System
142
Quick-Change Adjustable Torch Module
144
Plasma Torch
144
Plasma Induction Plates
145
Removing the Scott Spray Chamber
146
Removing the Injector
146
Removing and Disassembling the Torch
148
Cleaning the Torch
151
Replacing the Torch
152
Replacing the Torch on the Mount
157
Replacing the Spray Chamber
162
Connecting the Nebulizer (Neb) Tubing
162
Replacing the Plasma Induction Plates
164
Windows
166
Removing and Cleaning the Windows
166
Removing the Windows
166
Cleaning the Windows
168
Replacing the Radial Window
168
Replacing the Axial Window
170
Replacing and Adjusting the Shear Gas Nozzle
172
Adjusting the Position of the Shear Gas Nozzle
173
Scott-Type Spray Chamber
174
Removing the Spray Chamber
174
Removing the End Cap from the Spray Chamber
174
Cleaning the Scott-Type Spray Chamber
175
Cyclonic Spray Chamber
176
Installing the Cyclonic Spray Chamber
176
Etching the Cyclonic Spray Chamber
181
Nebulizers
183
Gemtip Cross-Flow Nebulizer
185
Removing the Nebulizer/End Cap
186
Checking the Spray Pattern
187
Disassembling the Cross-Flow Nebulizer
188
Removing the Sample Tip from the End Cap, N0770546
190
Removing the Argon Tip from the End Cap, N0770546
193
Connecting the Nebulizer Argon Tubing (Cross-Flow End Cap, N0770546)
196
Replacing the Nebulizer Argon Tubing (Cross-Flow End Cap, N0770546)
196
Replacing the Nebulizer/End Cap
198
Gemcone Nebulizer
199
Daily Cleaning of the Low-Flow Gemcone Nebulizer
199
Daily Cleaning of the High Solids Gemcone Nebulizer
199
Installing the Gemcone Nebulizer on the Scott-Type Spray Chamber
200
Installing the Gemcone Nebulizer on the Cyclonic Spray Chamber
202
Cleaning the Gemcone Nebulizer
204
Gemcone Liquid Fitting Maintenance
204
Concentric Glass Nebulizer
204
Installing the Concentric Nebulizer
204
Cleaning the Concentric Glass Nebulizer
207
Mira Mist Nebulizer
209
Sample Capillary Tubing
209
Gas Line
210
Sample Introduction / Maximizing Stability
210
Cleaning the Nebulizer
210
Peristaltic Pump
211
Replacement Pump Tubing
211
Installing the Sample and Drain Tubing
212
Installing the Sample Tubing
213
Connecting the Drain Tubing Assembly
216
Installing the Drain Tubing
219
Adjusting the Pump Tubing
220
Cleaning the Pump
221
Removing the Pump Head on the Peristaltic Pump
222
Drain
222
General System Maintenance
224
Cleaning the Instrument
224
Air Filters
224
Changing the RF Generator Air Filter
224
Changing the Spectrometer Air Filter
225
Changing the Neon Lamp
226
Chiller and Filters
226
Fuses
227
Replacement Parts: General
228
Ordering Supplies, Accessories, and Replacement Parts
239
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
241
Troubleshooting
243
Troubleshooting
244
Performance Problems
245
Checking the Sample Introduction System
245
Plasma Ignition and Stability Problems
252
Plasma Ignition Problems
252
Plasma Stability Problems
253
Printing Problems
254
Troubleshooting Form
257
Instrument Environment
258
Error Messages
264
Error Messages
265
Error Messages
266
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OPTIMA 8000
Category
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Language
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