This Information Applies To: Agilent Spectroscopy Systems, SPS 4 Autosampler
Issue: When the Agilent SPS 4 autosampler powers up, it performs an initialization routine, which moves the probe arm to predefined positions on all its axes (X, Y, and Theta (rotational). See Figure 1 . If the probe arm...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900)
Issue
Drift up is most often a sign of poor cone conditioning.
Drift downwards is often associated with build up on the sample introduction components during an analysis. This build-up is more typical when running...
This Information Applies To: ICP-MS MassHunter with User Access Control (UAC)
Issue
It is necessary to update the database folder path in Change User Access Control:
After creating a new database in SDA with ICP-MS MassHunter.
To view a batch saved in a different database folder with protect...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900)
Issue
Condition new or cleaned ICP-MS skimmer cones and sampler cones by aspirating a Conditioning Solution before use.
Background
Drift up can be a sign of poor cone conditioning. During analysis as the cones...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900)
Issue
The signal monitor function in MassHunter can help with troubleshooting low sensitivity, carry over, contamination, or high background. It can also be used to optimize specific masses of interest. Understanding and...