Agilent 5110/5100 ICP-OES Service Manual Agilent Restricted 185
6 Customer Diagnostics and Problem Solving
Instrument Tests: Functions and Failure modes
Instrument Tests: Functions and Failure modes
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The instrument tests are a useful way of determining if there is a fault with the instrument or
with the utilities that supply the instrument, such as Gas, Water, Exhaust, Environment or if there
is a problem with setup of Sample Introduction.
NOTE: Items in Red suggest a service call is required.
Section Contents:
Subsystem Communication Test 185
Air Flow Test 185
Water Flow Test 185
Gas Flows Test 186
RF Generator Test 186
Camera Test 186
Optics Test 187
Instrument Performance Test 187
Advanced Valve System Test 187
Reports 188
Subsystem Communication Test
This test checks for communication between the instrument sub modules and the control
module and reports back if communication fails or is corrupted. If there is a repeatable failure
this usually indicates the need for a service call.
Air Flow Test
Air Flow test checks for Air flow through instrument from Air inlet to (Exhaust) outlet. If this test
fails possible causes include:
• Air inlet blocked (dirty filter etc.)
• Air Outlet Blocked
• Exhaust Flue blocked
• Faulty Instrument Fan, Fan Drive or sense circuit
Water Flow Test
Water Flow test checks for correct water flow through both the Camera and RF cooling
channels as well as correct inlet water temperature. If this test fails possible causes include:
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