Hi Azrael, Publication Part Number: A02028 might be one of several apps to look at. if you could elaborate which targets are nice but not required for quantitation? It appears that Argon is the carrier and sample prep diluent gas then, though He/H2 are…
Hello, I have a TCD + FID GC 6890. Need to upgrade to Windows 10, because Windows will no longer provide security updates for Windows 7. Is Chemstation B.04.03 compatible with windows 10? Alternatively, will A.10.02 be compatible with GC6890? Thanks for…
I have been operating an 7890A/5975C with Chemstation version E.02.00.493 for a couple of years. The autosampler is a Gerstel MPS2 (model MXY-02-00B) controlled by Maestro version 1.10[017] and the GC has an FID in the front detector position. I have…
Hello, SW: MassHunter Workstation, Quantitative Analysis, Drug Analysis for GC, Version 10.1 Build 10.1.733.0 I am trying to batch process data acquired by GC-FID but I unable to generate the correct sample result since I don't know where to enter the…
Won't start without a "Mating Connector"
I use RS232 to control the pump. The mating connector is not present,
The manual says short pins 4 and 5 and pins 8 and 9 of the IO port.
This results in ramp-up and fail.
What is the correct wiring for…
Hi, We observed an error during autotune of QQQ GCMS as "Peak width gain failed", When it was occurred and what is the reason for the repeat error, Autotune was not completed due to " Peak width gain failed".
Please suggest the recommendations and possibility…
Hello Michael,
It's kind of a yes and no answer. Technically, the wavelength calibration will have failed because the strontium wavelength was not found - so you will see this if you check the results. Practically this is unlikely to impact operation…
I have configured my laptop to our 8890 GC with a split/splitless inlet and FID. I am currently just doing manual injection. When sending the method from my laptop to the instrument, all of the parameters reach the setpoints except for my column temperature…
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Our 6545 QTOF has been idle for a few weeks. When I checked the computer today, I found that "communication failed" errors had started appearing a few days after the instrument was last put to Standby. I'm not sure what happened as I don't think…
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we want to analyse a gas mixture (CO2, CO, propane, ethane and methane in hydrogen) with the HP 6890 Series GC System (G1540A). The gases are coming to the column via a six-way valve and after the column, there is a TCD and a FID detector. In…
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...