Did you finally determine the cause of the inconsistent results? I'm having a similar issue with a different instrument. I have gone through my troubleshooting list and failed to identify the issue.
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We faced problems with our GC 7890B which is connected to a Leco Pegasus BT. Since this week we have a really high noise, which comes regularly every 5seconds. We already cleaned FID many times, replaced Jet and built the FID out an in…
There are two log files. The main file looks like a lot was going on.
I went back and did a search for "error" and found the following:
Could not create system restore point, error: 0x80070422. Continuing...
Error 0x80096010: Failed authenticode…
No I haven't. But I think that is the only solution. Perhaps there are somehow misalignment making it not robust and the needle fail to go in the vial and abort the run randomly. . I will do the auto-reference and I will wait and see how frequent the…
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I previously had Quant 11 on my personal computer and decided to upgrade to Quant 12.1. When I tried to use the installer I get an error that "Set up was Interrupted" and fails to install. I tried to go back to Quant 11 but now get the error…
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We are working on developing a method for detecting mineral oil contamination (MOSH and MOAH) in edible oils. We are able to get MOSH (mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons) to work well, but when we inject a sample for MOAH (mineral oil aromatic…
We tried all the above steps, but the problem continued. We had to change the parameters in the Methods file as suggested in another reply from Cendy D. to make the instrument continue
Fragment analyser (HS NGS kit) fail to achieve 4µA
I think our only problem at the moment is a hardware issue (EPC failing to shut makeup gas OFF when called for) that prevents FID ignition… we’re putting in a call for service to resolve that. I’ll be working to resolve user error (Comments Edited by…
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...