I am using Agilent 8890. I am trying to set the standard for my GC-FID, I am injecting 5mL of methane gas standard with a gas-tight syringe through a switching valve which is set up to the left of my GC. However, I am getting different peaks and areas…
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I'm developing a processing method using Mass Hunter Quant. 10.2 for ethanol (quantitate) and other related volatiles (ID only). The instrument setup is a single column that splits to two detectors FID and MS (FID for quant purposes…
In an official Service Note we say "According to our lamp manufacturers there is no shelf life for LC detector deuterium (D2) lamps. Our logistic centers (LC) try to ship lamps from stock before they reach 12 months age. We see the lamps lasting for more…
When you run startup, does it use the Standard Tune or User Tune? In the new D rev of software (5.X) you can go to Startup/Startup Configuration and just above the Hardware settings table select Configure ignition sequence. For C rev (4.X) click the narrow…
What version of Windows do is it running? Go to the cell next to the logo (Type here to search) and enter winver and select the run app. At top it should say Windows 10, at this time only MassHunter 5.2 is Win11 compatible. 2 lines below Windows 10 will…
I have a MicroGC 990. Seemingly out of no where, the following error has popped up after hitting Control -> Single Run on a method we've been using for months:
Failed to submit "D:\ .... path name .... (GMT -04-00).seq" for acquisition.
Please resubmit…
Hello Guys, I am using Agilent 7890a GC with an FID detector. I using this GC in online mode to analyze reactor exit gases. I am currently studying the dehydrogenation of Methylcyclohexane over Pt catalyst. Recently I noticed that the FID response is…
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I have an Agilent 7700 ICP-MS running MassHunter 4.6. Interesting issue - the instrument tunes just fine but when I go to run a sample, the data acquisition never stops; it continues well past the time it should have taken including rinse program…
Thank you very much for your quick attention. I take advice to use Labadvisor, however, the host computer is a windows 7 system and the built-in net framework is NE3.5, but LabAdvisor downloaded from Agilent site needs Net Framework version 4.7.2 , which…
I am new to GC. I am trying to make a calibration table for a set of fatty acid standards using Agilent 8860 (GC-FID)
After the derivitization step, analysis of the resulting methyl esters shows only the solvent peak. Usually a very high solvent peak…
How to Create a New Database in Spectroscopy Database Administrator (SDA)
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This Information Applies To: Spectroscopy Database Administrator (SDA)
Issue
If the old database is full, or after a specific time interval, it is necessary to create a database in SDA. If you receive a message telling you that the database is full...
Update Database Group Path in Spectroscopy Configuration Manager (SCM)
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This Information Applies To: Agilent Spectroscopy Configuration Manager (SCM)
Issue
It is necessary to add a database to a group path in SCM after creating a new database in Spectroscopy Database Administrator (SDA) . If access to an older database...
How to Access Spectroscopy Database Administrator Software (SDA)
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This Information Applies To: Agilent Spectroscopy Database Administrator Software
Issue
The SDA application can only be accessed by a Windows user who is a member of the Windows Administrators group and Windows SDAAdministrators group.
Steps...
This Information Applies To: AriaMx real-time qPCR system
Issue
The instrument fails to reach the required temperature during a run.
Resolution
Check if the temperature of the environment around the instrument is too low resulting in the instrument...
This Information Applies To : Agilent ELSDs G4260A, G4260B, G4261A, G4621B, G7102A, G7102B
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If the evaporator tube of ELSD becomes contaminated with nonvolatile material resulting in poor chromatography, please use the procedure in this...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS (7800/7850/7900/8900)
Issue
The oil should be replaced at least once every six months, or when the oil color is indicates it needs to be changed . The foreline pump should be checked monthly. This article...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter versions 4.4 - 4.6 and 5.x.
Issue
After performing an autotune, the batch tune report will not generate or print.
Background
ICP-MS MassHunter uses an application called ICP-MS Data Analysis...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 6400 Series triple quadrupole LC/MS systems equipped with a gate valve
Issue
Installing the Ion Transfer Capillary after cleaning or replacement in Agilent LC/MS instruments with a gate valve.
Required Items...
This Information Applies To: Agilent OpenLab CDS 2.x
Issue
This article outlines the procedure on how to quantify uncalibrated compounds in OpenLab CDS 2.x. using reference compounds in the processing method compound table.
Background
Uncalibrated...
This Information Applies To: Agilent OpenLab CDS 2.x
Issue
This article outlines the procedure on how to quantify the uncalibrated compounds in OpenLab CDS 2.x when the analytical method requires a fixed response factor.
Background
Uncalibrated...