158 Agilent Restricted Agilent 5110/5100 ICP-OES Service Manual
5 Troubleshooting
Low Sensitivity Fault Finding Diagnostics
Low Sensitivity Fault Finding Diagnostics
Follow the diagnostic below in the order specified to minimize any rework needs.
All Wavelengths Marginal Failure Sample Introduction minor restriction Nebulizer
Tubing kinked, blocked
Optimization of parameters Nebulizer Flow
Viewing height (Radial)
Plasma Power
Wavelengths off peak Instrument warm up
Instrument Calibration
Dark current values high Detector Calibration
Shutter problem
Optical Alignment and/or Camera Fault
Failure Mode (Intensity) Possible cause Possible cause (Next level)
Red indicates a probable service call required