When running a calibration on the GCMS the internal standard increases the entire time for all of our standards. It goes from around 1.9 million for the bottom of the calibration to 3.2 million. Recent things that we have done that should help eliminate…
Hello, we were not able to tune the instrument at all. There was so much noise at low mass that it fails the initial quad coarse mass calibration. We think it is PEG contamination, possibly also PPG, but a number of masses correspond with sodiated PEG…
The tune evaluation criteria are benchmarks that GCMS instruments typically pass.
"Designed for" and "works with" are two different things. The tune evaluation was created before the Extractor Source and High Efficiency Source. These ion sources get…
Hey Ryan, try the following. Normally, the valve command failed is coming as a result of the position not found. Overtightened screws are a typical result if you have done maintenance before (happened to me the first time...). Tighten the screws each…
Morning, You are correct. I am running OpenLab CDS ChemStation. Rev code = C.01.04 [35]. Intelligent Reporting product version A.01.04.122. The system suitability issue is that I'm only getting the TCD satistical results. The FID result are not printing…
Hello Lars, Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, there is no flow meter meter installed. So you are saying that, in your case without stopping gas flow before GC injection, you are only getting 1-2% deviation in FID response? If possible could you explain…
I have a G4226A autosampler with a recurring error message. Movement of needle into seat failed [EE 4714, 3204]
This error started after the autosampler had been repaired by a field engineer. The main board had to be replaced; the computer was unable…
I think that, with this version of the software, there are configuration files stored in the "instrument number folder", e.g. C:\Chem32\n I was going to suggest that you try to delete/rename the config.reg file, having closed all instances of Chemstation…
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...