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The new Agilent Community Group, GPC/SEC Solutions Group hosted a webinar series in partnership with Dow in April: A Journey through SEC, Light Scattering, and 2D-LC for Macromolecules .…
The Introduction Service if purchased includes the following:
Customer guidance to reconfigure the GC from checkout to intended use, including a single injection of a QC standard for the desired method. In the absence of a pre-existing method, the…
In your acquisition sequence table for your calibration samples, is this selected?
Do you use the same name for your data analysis method over time? Are there multiple copies of it on your system? Did you start a new batch from the beginning or add…
Carefully remove the old O ring. There's a spot in the lower right hand edge that has an opening where you can very carefully pry it out. Do not scratch the aluminum manifold.
Use a solvent-dipped cotton-tipped swab to wipe out the entire O ring channel…
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Hello Kris, this valve is normally open and if you put a flowmeter on this vent line you should measure what is shown on the inlet Split Flow setting (in split mode) or Purge Fow (in Splitless mode). If Gas Saver is enabled and active it should measure…
This Information Applies To: Agilent Liquid Chromatography (LC) systems
Issue:
Shutting down the HPLC for a long period requires following this general procedure to prevent damage to the system and the column.
Steps to follow:
Store the...
This Information Applies To: Agilent G7129A/B Autosampler with Sample Thermostat/Cooler G7167-60101 or G7167-60005.
Issue:
The autosampler may stop working from time to time, potentially giving off loud noises and switching off the light. The only...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977A/B GC/MSD with EI source, EI Extractor Source, or CI Source.
Issue:
During normal operation of the GC/MSD, the source will require cleaning. It is time to clean the source when:
There is a loss in analyte...
This Information Applies To: Agilent HES source, Agilent 5977 Series GC/MSD
Issue:
During normal operation of the GC/MSD, the source will require cleaning. It is time to clean the source when:
There is a loss in analyte response not improving...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977 and 5975 Series GC/MSD systems
Issue
The autotune fails and reports the error Tune action stopped: Gain and offset = 0 and peaks are too narrow!
Resolution
The MSD autotune program is run after routine...
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...
Turn On the GC/MS Interface and Oven Using OpenLab CDS
Multiple Results
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MS instruments controlled by OpenLab CDS software
Issue
Turning on the GC/MS interface heater and Oven using OpenLab CDS software.
Steps to Follow
From the Home tab, click Method > Instrument Setup...
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...
This Information Applies To: Agilent UV detectors (Variable Wavelength Detectors, Multiple Wavelength Detectors, and Diode Array Detectors)
Issue
Checking accumulated hours on the UV lamp.
Steps to Follow
There are four ways to check the accumulated...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900 ICP-MS
Issue:
Poor internal standard (ISTD) mixing can cause high relative standard deviation (RSD).
The recommendations in this article are applicable if:
It takes a long...