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Endress+Hauser Analytik Jena PlasmaQuant MS User Manual

Endress+Hauser Analytik Jena PlasmaQuant MS
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Operating Manual
PlasmaQuant MS product family
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass
Spectrometer (ICP-MS)

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Endress+Hauser Analytik Jena PlasmaQuant MS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEndress+Hauser
ModelAnalytik Jena PlasmaQuant MS
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Basic information

User manual notes

Describes the spectrometers, usage conventions, and software indications.

Intended use

Details the specific applications, limitations, and special provisions for the ICP-MS.

Safety instructions

General notes

Emphasizes reading all safety notes and general regulations for safe operation.

Safety markings on the PlasmaQuant MS

Highlights the importance of observing attached warning and notice symbols.

Requirements for operating personnel

Specifies that only qualified and instructed personnel should operate the device.

Safety instructions, transport and commissioning

Covers safe handling during transport, installation, and commissioning.

Safety instructions - operation

Provides general safety guidelines for operating the instrument and its components.

Safety instructions relating to ambient conditions

Details safety precautions regarding the operating environment and explosion hazards.

Safety instructions - electrical equipment

Outlines critical safety measures for electrical components and connections.

Hazards caused by plasma operation

Warns about potential injuries from plasma's heat, UV, and RF radiation.

Behavior in case of ring plasmas

Instructs on immediate actions to prevent torch melting during specific plasma events.

Safety instructions relating to the formation of ozone and toxic vapors

Highlights safety for toxic gas formation and the necessity of an exhaust unit.

Safety instructions relating to compressed gas containers and systems

Covers safety for handling compressed gas cylinders, hoses, and connections.

Handling of samples, auxiliary and operating materials

Emphasizes safe handling of various substances and waste disposal.

Safety instructions relating to cleaning and decontamination measures

Guides on safe cleaning procedures and handling of contaminated devices.

Behavior during emergencies

Provides steps to take in case of an emergency shutdown or system failure.

Safety instructions - maintenance and repair

Details safety precautions for maintenance, repair, and use of spare parts.

Function and setup of the PlasmaQuant MS

Physical principle of ICP-MS

Explains the fundamental scientific basis and working principle of ICP-MS.

Setup of the PlasmaQuant MS

Outlines the main components and their arrangement within the instrument.

Installation and commissioning

Installation conditions

Specifies the general requirements for the laboratory installation location.

Environmental conditions

Details the required climatic and environmental conditions for optimal operation.

Power supply

Covers electrical connection requirements, voltage, and power consumption.

Gas supply

Lists required gases, purity, input pressure, and flow ranges for operation.

Exhaust unit

Specifies requirements for the exhaust system to remove hazardous gases.

Water cooler

Outlines requirements for the cooling system to maintain instrument temperature.

Fore-line roughing pump

Describes the vacuum system's fore-line roughing pump and its specifications.

Device layout and space requirements

Provides information on the physical dimensions and workspace needed for the instrument.

Supply and control connections

Details the rear-side connections for PC, accessories, gases, and cooling water.

Installing the PlasmaQuant MS

Covers initial setup steps, component installation, and safety precautions.

Operation

Starting ASpect MS software

Guides on launching and initiating the instrument control software.

Turning on power to the PlasmaQuant MS

Details the procedure for powering up the instrument and its self-test sequence.

Starting the vacuum system

Explains how to activate and monitor the instrument's vacuum system.

Igniting the plasma

Provides critical steps and safety checks for initiating the plasma.

Tuning solution preparations

Describes how to prepare standard tuning solutions for instrument optimization.

Warming up the PlasmaQuant MS

Explains the process for achieving thermal stability and readiness for analysis.

Shutting down the PlasmaQuant MS

Covers procedures for both standby mode and complete power-off shutdown.

Optimizing hardware

Instrument Automated Setup

Describes automated routines for plasma alignment, resolution, trim, and mass calibration.

Torch alignment

Explains the importance and procedure for aligning the torch for optimal signal.

Peak resolution and trim

Details optimizing peak shape and mass range for accurate analysis.

Mass calibration

Outlines the process for calibrating the instrument's mass axis.

Detector voltage

Guides on checking and setting the optimal detector voltage for signal detection.

Detector attenuation

Explains the calibration of detector attenuation factors for wide dynamic range analysis.

Method development

Create new worksheet

Guides on creating a new data file structure for method settings and analysis.

Select elements and isotopes

Describes how to choose analytes and isotopes for inclusion in the analytical method.

Calculate isotope ratios

Explains how to configure the instrument for isotope ratio measurements.

Optimize method settings

Covers fine-tuning plasma, ion optics, and gas flow parameters for performance.

Set up calibration standards

Details configuring calibration standards for quantitative and semi-quantitative analysis.

Enter scan settings

Explains how to configure quadrupole scan modes and parameters like dwell time.

Configure sampling settings

Covers adjustment of sample introduction parameters like temperature and delay times.

Configure QC Tests

Describes setting up quality control protocols and limits for quantitative methods.

Enter notes and save method parameters

Guides on adding method-specific notes and saving the configured parameters.

Method optimization

Instrument initialization and solution preparations

Outlines pre-optimization checks and preparation of tuning solutions.

Manual optimization

Describes step-by-step manual adjustment of instrument parameters for optimal performance.

Automatic optimization

Explains how to use automated routines to tune ion optics and plasma parameters.

Optimize the iCRC gas flows

Details the procedure for adjusting iCRC gas flows to minimize interferences.

Method optimization troubleshooting

Provides solutions for issues encountered during method optimization.

Detector calibration

Attenuation modes

Explains the different detector attenuation modes and their application.

Instrument Initialization and Solution Preparations

Covers initial setup and preparation of calibration solutions for detector calibration.

Detector Calibration worksheet

Guides on creating or using a dedicated worksheet for detector calibration.

Scan settings for attenuation calibration

Details configuring scan settings specifically for attenuation calibration.

Detector Calibration

Describes the step-by-step process of performing detector calibration.

Attenuation Factors on the existing worksheet

Explains how to apply pre-calibrated attenuation factors to a worksheet.

Attenuation factors calibration troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common issues encountered during attenuation factor calibration.

Maintenance and care

Maintenance intervals

Lists routine maintenance tasks and their recommended frequencies.

Cleaning the exterior surfaces

Provides instructions for cleaning the external parts of the instrument.

Sample introduction system maintenance

Details maintenance procedures for key components of the sample introduction system.

Autosampler ASPQ 3300

Function and setup

Describes the capabilities and initial setup of the autosampler unit.

Installation

Covers the physical installation and connection of the autosampler to the instrument.

Maintenance

Outlines procedures for common maintenance tasks on the autosampler.

Troubleshooting

Plasma Will Not Light

Guides on diagnosing and resolving issues when the plasma fails to ignite.

Little or No Signal

Provides steps for troubleshooting when no significant signal is observed.

Mass Calibration Fails

Offers solutions for problems encountered during the mass calibration process.

Peak Resolution and Trim Fails

Addresses issues related to peak resolution and trim optimization failures.

Detector Attenuation Factors Calibration

Troubleshoots problems related to detector attenuation factor calibration.

iCRC System Warm Up

Provides guidance on stabilizing the iCRC system before analysis.

Transport and storage

Preparing the PlasmaQuant MS for transport

Details the steps required to safely prepare the instrument for shipping.

Ambient conditions for transport and storage

Specifies the environmental requirements for transporting and storing the instrument.

Recommissioning after transport or storage

Outlines the procedure to safely set up and start the instrument after transport.

Disposal

Specification

Technical data

Lists detailed technical specifications for various instrument components and systems.

Guidelines and standards

Covers compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards.

Index

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