Operation
Agilent 55B AA Spectrometer User’s Guide 67
5 Operation
Pre-analysis checklist 67
Method development 69
Optimization 74
Nebulizer setup 81
Calibrate the method 86
Sample measurement 88
Results 89
Shut down the system 90
This chapter provides instructions for running your Agilent 55B AA instrument,
including:
How to develop methods.
Optimize the system.
Perform measurements and
Print the results.
It is assumed that the appropriate hardware has been correctly installed and that
you are familiar with the interface.
Pre-analysis checklist
To prepare for analysis:
1 Check that all the required hardware (including SIPS and printer if necessary)
is correctly installed.
2 Turn on the instrument and any peripheral accessories.
3 Ensure the exhaust system is working by testing the extraction system with
lab tissue paper.