How To Configure the SPS 4 Autosampler on the Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter Software?

Answer

This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter 5.1 Software, SPS 4 Autosampler

Issue

The SPS-4 autosampler (ALS) may need to be reconfigured after the Glitch Resetter tool is used to reset the software or after a change from a different autosampler, such as the ASX-520. This process will aid in configuring the SPS 4 autosampler inside the ICP-MS MassHunter software (in this article ICP-MS MassHunter version 5.1 was used).  

Steps to Follow

1. In the Home tab, ensure that the Use Autosampler option is selected under Autosampler.                                                                                                 

   
   
   Figure 1. Use autosampler option selected. 
   
   

2. Open the Configure Autosampler window by doing one of the following: 
   
   1. Click Autosampler > Properties.

      
      
      Figure 2. Autosampler properties option selected.
      
      

   2. On the Dashboard, click the Autosampler icon and then click Properties...
      Note: If the Use Autosampler option is unchecked, the Autosampler icon would not appear on the Dashboard.

      
      
      Figure 3. Autosampler properties option in Dashboard
      
      

3. in the Configure Autosampler window, under the Type tab, select SPS 4 from the Autosampler Type drop-down list.

   
   
   Figure 4. SPS 4 autosampler selection.
   
   

4. Under the Rack tab, match the rack configuration to reflect the actual rack installed on the SPS 4 autosampler.

   
   
   Figure 5. SPS 4 autosampler rack configuration.
   
   

5. In the COM Port drop-down list, select correct COM Port.

   
   
   Figure 6. COM Port selection for SPS 4.
   
   

    

   Tips: You can find the COM Port assigned to the SPS 4 Autosampler under Device Manager of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

   
   
   Figure 7. Windows Device Manager showing COM port for SPS 4.
   
   

6. Confirm and adjust, if necessary, the parameters under the Probe Depth tab and the Advanced tab.

   
   
   Figure 8. SPS 4 probe depth standard configuration.
   
   

   
   
   Figure 9. SPS 4 standard advanced settings and default reset.
   
   

7. Click OK to close the Configure Autosampler window.
8. Verify under Dashboard that the SPS 4 is shown as the autosampler.

   
   Figure 10. Dashboard showing SPS 4 autosampler is configured.
   

    

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