54 SPECTROMAXx —
Malfunction Cause Remedy
Low intensities in UV
optics.
Light inlet window soiled.
Clean light inlet window if
required, see page 37.
Light entrance lens is
soiled.
Please contact your Service
Center.
Shutter blocked.
Check shutter function, call the
Service Center if required
Low transmission. Use argon to rinse the optics
(function “Rinse” or the
corresponding function key)
Low intensities in the air
optics.
Light inlet window soiled.
Clean light inlet window if
required, see page 37.
Limit values are not
maintained during
iCALising.
Insufficient intensity. 1. Check argon.
2. Check sample.
3. Clean spark stand adjust
electrode.
4. Clean light inlet window.
5. ICALize the instrument again
and, if necessary, contact the
Service Center.
Intensities too high. 1. Check the shutter function.
2. Check the plasma generator
parameters, contact the
Service Center if necessary.