Description of instrument
— 4 SPECTRO ARCOS FHX3X — 08.02.2022
6.2 Preparation of the instrument ............................................................................................ 32
6.3 Switch on the instrument, ready for operation, plasma start ............................................. 32
6.4 Switch off the instrument/plasma ...................................................................................... 34
6.5 Carrying out the measurement ......................................................................................... 35
6.5.1 Preparing the measuring procedure .................................................................... 35
Spectrum calibration of the optical system .......................................................... 35
Calibrating a method ............................................................................................ 37
6.5.2 Start the measurement ........................................................................................ 38
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Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 39
7.1 Maintenance schedule ...................................................................................................... 39
7.2 Cleaning the plasma torch ................................................................................................ 41
7.3 Cleaning the load coil ........................................................................................................ 45
7.4 Cleaning the nebulizer (standard Crossflow Nebulizer) .................................................... 46
7.5 Cleaning the spray chamber (standard Scott Chamber) .................................................. 48
7.6 Checking the aerosol formation of the nebulizer .............................................................. 50
7.7 Optimizing the nebulizer gas flow ..................................................................................... 50
7.8 Cleaning the Side-On Plasma Interface (SPI) .................................................................. 51
7.8.1 Removing the SPI ................................................................................................ 51
7.8.2 Cleaning the lens and the SPI ............................................................................. 53
7.8.3 Installing the lens and the SPI ............................................................................. 54
7.9 Cleaning the optical plasma interface (OPI) (Multiview EOP only) ................................... 55
7.9.1 Removing the OPI ............................................................................................... 55
7.9.2 Cleaning the sampler ........................................................................................... 57
7.9.3 Cleaning the lens ................................................................................................. 58
7.9.4 Installing the lens and the OPI ............................................................................. 59
7.10 Installing/removing of the Dual Side-On Interface (DSOI) ................................................ 60
7.11 Mirror – cleaning the blind plug, torch adapter, and DSOI ................................................ 62
7.12 Pump tubing maintenance ................................................................................................ 63
7.13 Cleaning agents ................................................................................................................ 64
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 65
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Spare parts and consumables .......................................................................... 71
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De-commissioning ............................................................................................ 71
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Manufacturer address ...................................................................................... 71
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EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................... 71