In my experience, usually when a method fails to download to a 7820A GC it means that one of the zones on the GC is in a faulted state. This does not always get reported in the instrument actuals in ChemStation, so the best way to double-check this is…
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We have a GC 7890A model equipped by tray (SN#CN90452624) and Autosampler (SN#7683) I am receiving the following message while trying to run sample followed by a shaking arm and beeping noise. Any help on what might cause the problem is greatly…
Column: HP-PLOT/Q+PT 30M +5M Duraguard (2.5M on either end) 0.530 mm megabore, 40Micro film Primary components residual EO and PO in various acceptor chemistries. Separate STDs for each, both are showing area decline, on FID, recently switched out flame…
Hi chemist85 , I'd like to inform you that our instrument problem was solved, and yes it caused by the broken UPS, the output voltage is dropped to 160 volts when igniting the plasma, and also the voltage was not stable at all and unfortunately, it also…
My GC-FID says the following when I change the split ratio form 50:1 to 200:1: Front inlet flow limited. I dont know what I need to change further so it won't be limited. Does anyone have some tips
Hello everyone, This is my first post and I'm excited to have discussions for this thread. I wanted to start off with a small introduction with some of my experience. I have 4 years of experience in operation, maintenance, method development on the following…
It knows that the electrometer board is plugged into the main board and expects everything else to be there, too. The simplest suggestion is to power down, unplug the GC from the wall, remove the FID electrometer from the main board, button it back up…
Good day Agilent, I am really humbled to join the community. I have a few inquiry I would like to make.
I am having a very noisy baseline every time I try to bake out using both ECD and FID,
When I analyze acetaldehyde using the FID it keeps the noise…
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So ive had a very high sample with Methanol (around 8000 mg/l) and now i still have contamination around 500 mg/l in my blanks. Ive tried injecting IPA and replaced the syringe. Any other tips? Ive also pumped up the oven/column tempature to a…
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I am trying to perform a "backflush scouting run", using the nice backflush wizard option in Chemstation rev. C.01.10, for configuration of a useful backflush time to my GC method. However, the backflush wizard unfortunately stops after…
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...