Fault removal multi N/C 2100S
100
when analyzing unknown substances use low
concentration where possible (dilute sample if possible)
use synthetic air as carrier gas
Unusual peak form (TC and TN
b
-Measurement)
Cause Remedy
Catalyst depleted if low results simultaneously, regenerate or replace catalyst
faulty metering ensure even injection during manual metering
unfavorable integration criteria selected check integration criteria
exceeding the measuring range for TN
b
measurement
with CLD (peak height > 500 ppm NO in the measuring
gas)
Dilute samples
Metering with autosampler faulty
Cause Remedy
System not tight during injection
Sample is not drawn up without air bubbles
Syringe is not ejected fully
Check sampler adjustment
Check the adjustment of the syringe in the sampler and
adjust the syringe piston if necessary (see p. 67)
Check the syringe (see p. 101)
Manual metering in septum-free lock faulty
Cause Remedy
Measuring gas loss, because system not tight during
injection
Measuring gas loss, because syringe is removed too
early from the lock after injection
Slide the septum onto the cannula - sealing the syringe
piston against the lock during injection
Press the syringe lightly against the lock during injection
until the measuring gas flow is just about reached
Visual inspection via the indication in the window S
YSTEM
STATE
Only remove the syringe from the lock once the measuring
gas flow (indication in the window S
YSTEM STATE) has
stabilized at 160 ml/ min
Leave the syringe in the lock for the same amount of time
for all measurements
For TIC measurements leave the syringe in the lock
throughout the whole integration if possible
Ensure even injection
Do not inject too fast; the injection speed has to be
reduced with a rising sample volume
Carry-over, since the sample is metered near the
reactor wall
Meter the sample vertically into the reactor
Manual metering in locks with septum faulty
Cause Remedy
Uneven dosing Ensure even injection
Do not inject too fast; the injection speed has to be
reduced with a rising sample volume
Carry-over, since the sample is metered near the
reactor wall
Meter the sample vertically into the reactor