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310 Flame Ionization Detector (FID)

Diagnostics

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Jun 2001

Detectors

Agilent 6890 Gas Chromatograph Service Manual

Diagnostics

FID ignition problems

If your FID detector is not igniting properly, check the following:

• The gases are plumbed correctly.

• The system is leak free.

• The flow rates are set correctly.

• External lines have been well purged.

• The detector is contaminant free.

• The ignitor is operational.

• The jet is not damaged (check for scores, galls, a crimped tube) or plugged.

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