One of the hardest working components of your analytical instrument is the computer. It is also one of the most overlooked when it comes to proper maintenance. Our call centers at Agilent are often contacted with issues as such as PC's that lock up, blue…
I have been working with this kind of automation and programming for more than 25 years. The tool I use for solving the programming is LabVIEW from National Instruments. I work in the chemistry labs, and all applications that I have set up also need full…
I've run into a wall with summing total areas for EZChrom results sets that include Groups of the type "Named Peaks". If I try to do this in a table, the Named Peaks are repeated for each time they are included in a Group of that type - and I don't believe…
Updated Scanview Application Database and Program – Program Version 2023, Database Version 2023-08 [Download]
Norbert Reuter*, Ingrid van der Meer, Agilent Technologies, Middelburg, The Netherlands
Introduction
The new Scanview Application - 2023…
Part 1 – Gas Chromatography N. Reuter*, ACG Global Technical Support for CSD , Middelburg, The Netherlands Introduction Wikipedia defines “derivatization“ as follows: Derivatization is a technique used in chemistry, which transforms a chemical compound…
Here are links to helpful webinars and documents, with respect to shutting down instrumentation for a significant period of time in your laboratory, as well as bringing the equipment back on-line, and cleaning and disinfecting your Agilent instruments…
Oil and gas exploration require real-time analysis of dissolved natural gas in mud samples from the well within short run cycles. This posters highlights the use of a Micro GC for rapid and accurate mud logging analysis.
Hi Paul, The 7900 uses a web interface to assign the IP addresses to the 7900 so you shouldnt be using BootP. There is a web utility that is to be used . Please refer to the manual below. Page 41 is where you should start. Let us know how it works out…
Hi jeremyan, For Windows 7 you need MSD Chemstation E02.01 or higher for software with the matching IO libraries from the install disk. I would check the basics first with the PC, are you able to ping the 6890N? If so, basic communication would be working…
This Information Applies To: Agilent GTA 120, 240/280 GTA Furnace
Issue
Over time, the electrodes may become pitted or eroded and users may see a decrease in precision or begin to experience the "Tube fault" error when new tubes are installed. If...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GTA Furnace and Flame Instruments, Agilent 240FS/240GFAA/GTA120/PSD120
Issue
There may be occasions when users need to remove GTA furnace center block workhead (instruments with both Flame and Furnace capabilities...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GTA 120, 240/280 GTA Furnace
Issue
The shroud should be replaced annually, or when there is evidence of damage caused by mechanical shock or contamination from liquid spillage.
Items Required
Shroud Removal...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GTA 120, 240/280 GTA Furnace
Issue
Before replacing the electrodes and/or shroud, the GTA Furnace workhead will need to be disassembled. After replacing the electrodes and shroud, the GTA Furnace workhead will...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5200/5300/5400 Fragment Analyzer, Femto Pulse, ZAG DNA Analyzer
Issue
After starting a run, the run is aborted with the following error: Current = 0.0uA, Expected range: 5 - 3000.
Steps to Follow
Check...
This Information Applies To: Agilent OpenLab CDS 2.x in file system configuration
Issue
Sometimes, you will need to change the Projects Root Path / Project Storage Path . This article outlines the procedure on how to change it.
Background
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This Information Applies To: 5000 series ICP-OES (5100,5110,5800,5900), AVS 4/6/7
Issue
Steps to bypass the AVS to troubleshoot poor performance on the ICP-OES
Tip : These steps should be completed after the Subsystem Communication...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 8890/8860 GC Systems with SSL, MMI, PTV, or VI inlets.
Issue
Split vent trap replacement is recommended as part of the scheduled preventive maintenance. Sometimes, it has to be replaced when the inlet pressure...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 6000 Series LC/MS systems equipped with MS40+ rotary vane pumps
Issue
Instructions on how to replace the filter in an Agilent MS 40+ pump as part of annual pump maintenance
Background
The filter in the...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-OES 5000 Series (5100/5110/5800/5900) with ICP Expert 7.5.x Software
Issue
The Recommended Routine Maintenance Schedule does not adjust for the number of samples analyses or the sample matrix, both of which...