Contents
4 Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES User's Guide
Performing a Detector and Wavelength Calibration 24
Saving and viewing the calibration data 25
Hardware Components Replacement 25
ICP-OES torches 26
Torch Assembly and Disassembly 27
Assembly of the semi-demountable torch 28
Assembly of the fully demountable torch 31
Torch disassembly 32
Accessories 35
SPS 4 35
Advanced Valve System (AVS) — AVS 4, AVS 6 and AVS 7 36
External Inlet Duct Adapter 36
Vapor Generation Accessory (VGA) 36
Multimode Sample Introduction System (MSIS) 36
Argon Humidifier 37
IsoMist Programmable Temperature Spray Chamber 37
4 Operation 39
Analysis Checklist 39
Turning On the Instrument and Software 40
Turning on the instrument for the first time (or from long term
shutdown) 40
Running the instrument from standby 41
Preparing for Analysis 41
Performing a Detector and Wavelength Calibration 42
Creating/Opening a Worksheet 42
Creating a new worksheet 42
Opening an existing worksheet 43