262 Agilent Restricted Agilent 5110/5100 ICP-OES Service Manual
9 iTroubleshoot/Parts Predict
Problem Solving Table
Plasma Not igniting Won't ignite at high altitude
above 1500m
Optimize ignition gas flows Using Trial and error set correct
ignition gas flows (plasma and
auxiliary) for thinner air at higher
altitude
Plasma Not Sustained Plasma Looker not seeing
plasma
SSRF Control PCA faulty Replace SSRF Control PCA G8010-65205
Poor Precision Poor Precision across a select
few wavelengths
Wavelengths Off Peak Instrument warm up for 4 hours
Poor Precision Poor Precision across a select
few wavelengths
Wavelengths Off Peak Recalibrate Instrument
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Electronic Noise Camera, / Control PCA, Fault
(Investigate)
G8014-60100
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
High Salts Partial Blocking of Nebulizer and
injector tube. - Clean
G8010-60255
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Inconsistent sample
delivery
Pump Tube Pressure incorrect -
Adjust
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Inconsistent sample
delivery
Pulsations due to low pump
speed - Change
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Inconsistent sample
delivery
Crimped or damaged pump
tube - Change
3710034600,
3710046900
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Inconsistent sample
delivery
Uptake delay time too short for
sample uptake tubing length
(first reading low). - Increase
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Low 1st Replicate (flyer) Increase Delay time to align with
sample tube length
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Optimization of parameters Optimize Nebulizer Flow
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Optimization of parameters Optimize Viewing height (Radial)
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Previously running organics Contaminated Spraychamber,
Nebulizer, Torch injector - Clean
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Running partially soluble
(salts)
Partial blocking of nebulizer and
injector tube - Clean
G8010-60255
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Sample intro contamination Spraychamber walls dirty
(beading) - Clean
G8010-60256
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Sample intro contamination Nebulizer partially blocked
(uneven spray) - Clean
G8010-60255
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Sample intro contamination Nebulizer tip damaged - Replace G8010-60255
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Sample intro contamination Torch injector tube damaged or
partially blocked - Clean
G8010-60228
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Unstable plasma Contaminated Argon - Check
and replace
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Unstable plasma Air Leak - Investigate Optics
seals (Rubber grommets)
Poor Precision Poor Precision across multiple
wavelengths
Unstable plasma RF system failing ("Plasma not
igniting" section)
Table 1
Symptom Area Problem Problem Description Solution Part Number(s)
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