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Table of Contents
1 Description of instrument .................................................................................... 5
1.1 Description .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.3.1 Instrument .............................................................................................................. 6
1.3.2 Connections (right-hand side) ............................................................................... 7
1.3.3 Peristaltic pump ..................................................................................................... 7
1.3.4 Sample introduction system .................................................................................. 8
1.3.5 Plasma torch box ................................................................................................... 9
2 Safety ................................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Symbols used ................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 User information ................................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Prohibited operating conditions ........................................................................................ 12
2.5 Residual risks .................................................................................................................... 13
3 Technical data................................................................................................... 15
4 Transportation/Setting-up ................................................................................. 17
4.1 Space requirements .......................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Set-up ............................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Ambient temperature ........................................................................................................ 18
4.4 Dust load ........................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 19
4.6 Gas supply ........................................................................................................................ 20
4.7 Exhaust air (to the outside) ............................................................................................... 21
5 Operation .......................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Overview of controls ......................................................................................................... 22
5.2 Preparation of the instrument ........................................................................................... 22
5.3 Switch on the instrument, ready for operation, plasma start ............................................ 23
5.4 Switch off the instrument/plasma ...................................................................................... 25
5.5 Carrying out the measurement ......................................................................................... 26
5.5.1 Preparing the measuring procedure .................................................................... 26
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Wavelength calibration of the optical system ...................................................... 26
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Calibrating a method ........................................................................................... 28
5.5.2 Start the measurement ........................................................................................ 29
6 Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 30
6.1 Maintenance schedule ...................................................................................................... 30
6.2 Cleaning the plasma torch ................................................................................................ 32