SPECTRO ARCOS FHX3X — 08.02.2022 — 3
Table of Contents
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Description of instrument .................................................................................... 5
1.1 Description .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 5
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Safety .................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Symbols used ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 User information .................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Working zones and hazardous areas .................................................................... 8
2.3 Intended use ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Prohibited operating conditions ........................................................................................ 10
2.5 Misuse ............................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Residual risks .................................................................................................................... 10
2.7 External automatic sample introduction ............................................................................ 13
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Layout of the instrument ................................................................................... 14
3.1 Front side .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Rear panel ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Connections (right-hand side) ........................................................................................... 16
3.4 Connections (analysis room) ............................................................................................ 17
3.5 Peristaltic pump ................................................................................................................ 18
3.6 Sample introduction system .............................................................................................. 19
3.7 Plasma torch box .............................................................................................................. 20
Plasma torch box SOP ........................................................................................ 20
Plasma torch box EOP ........................................................................................ 21
Plasma torch box DSOI (Dual Side Optical Interface) – optional ........................ 22
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Technical data................................................................................................... 23
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Transportation/Setting-up ................................................................................. 25
5.1 Space requirements .......................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Space requirement for machine operators and maintenance personnel .......................... 26
5.3 Set-up ............................................................................................................................... 26
5.4 Ambient temperature ........................................................................................................ 26
5.5 Dust load ........................................................................................................................... 27
5.6 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 27
5.7 Gas supply ........................................................................................................................ 27
5.7.1 Argon ................................................................................................................... 28
5.7.2 Oxygen (optional) ................................................................................................ 28
5.8 Exhaust air (to the outside) ............................................................................................... 29
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Operation .......................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Overview of controls ......................................................................................................... 31