We have been using an Agilent 7890B GC-MS with FID TCD equipped with an autosampler (ALS) for analysing liquid hydrocarbon samples. I would like to analyse gaseous samples of CO, CO2 and H2 in the future. Is it possible to manually inject gas samples…
We are using EZChrom and two separate samples, so as to increase throughput and to limit solvent use. 7890A/7683/7683 ALS with dual FID. Thanks, Charles
GC Inlet Maintenance
Find links and part numbers to the consumables used in the video here.
GC Septum
Inlet septa are used to maintain a leak-free seal at the GC inlet, even after repeated injections.
If the septum has a dimple, the dimple…
I am new to Agilent forum, We got a new GC 7820 with FID detector. I am using Open Lab CDS chemstation Ver 2.2, if you upload video turorials for this version that would be really helpful. For your information I got about e familiarisation disk, but I…
Hello Guys, I am using Agilent 7890a GC with an FID detector. Last week I saw that there are few ghost peaks in my chromatogram, so I decided to bakeout the column. After baking the ghost peaks disappeared but now I see and increase in the peak towards…
Thank you James, The software that we have, runs in a very old HP computer with Windows 2000 PRO. The equipment´s software only runs in this computer and it has had many fails lately. For it reason, we would like to buy an updated software that it can…
Hello, I am looking for some advice on how to troubleshoot a small air leak in a 7010 triple quad. The leak is small enough that using an an air can at several of the check points can't detect a leak. So far I changed the side plate o-rings, vent valve…
In the ChemStation calibration table you can set Peak Qualifiers when using multiple signals. The ratio of the signals is calculated and compared for each compound. In the classic report this is then used also for peak identification. I tried building…
I have GC-7890B -TCD -FID . I want to maintain the flow of gas sample to be same as calibration gas flow . Are there any option in GC to give same flow of sample and calibration gas or shall i use flow meter at the outlet of GC .
I’m having problems with my injector. It will move up and down to the seat with no problem but will throw an error and not move down to a sample vial. Errors “Command from COSY list rejected (EE 4080,3061)” “Needle down failed (EE 4018, 16)” Also if you…
This Information Applies To: Agilent OpenLab ChemStation
Issue
When launching OpenLab ChemStation Online or Offline session, the following error messages “ ChemStation ChemMain has stopped working ” or " There is a problem with Adobe Acrobat/Reader...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5200/5300/5400 Fragment Analyzer, Agilent Femto Pulse, Agilent ZAG DNA Analyzer
Issue: The instrument encounters a run error, Run Aborted, Position fault: Did not reach target Z position ( Figure 1 ) . This error...
This Information Applies To: 5200/5300/5400 Fragment Analyzer, Femto Pulse, ZAG, Oligo Pro II
Issue:
This article explains the steps to take after installing a brand new array in the Agilent 5200/5300/5400 Fragment Analyzer, Femto Pulse, ZAG, and...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5200/5300/5400 Fragment Analyzer systems, RNA kit (15 nt) (p/n DNF-471-0500/1000), HS RNA kit (15 nt) (p/n DNF-472-0500/1000), Small RNA kit (p/n DNF-470-0275)
Issue
Which kit should be used to analyze single...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 6820, 6890, 7820A GC systems with a Split/Splitless (SSL) inlet
Issue
Non-volatile sample matrix components will accumulate in the inlet liner and impact on analytical performance. The inlet liner should be changed...
This Information Applies To: Agilent headspace samplers (HS)
Issue
GC cycle time needs to be calculated correctly. Too short a GC cycle time will reduce sample quality and possibly stop the analysis prematurely. Too long GC cycle time can cause...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7820A GC
Issue
7820A GC is designed with simplified keypad that comes with five buttons. They are Stop, Prep Run , Start, Up and Down arrow buttons. Changing the IP address requires a different method compared...
This Information Applies To: Agilent Single Needle Autosamplers
Background
Sometimes the user may observe liquid flowing from Port four on the autosampler injection valve. During an injection sequence, it is normal to have liquid from port four...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 4200, 4150, 2200 TapeStation systems
Issue
Can I run an assay using the ladder or sample buffer from a different assay if I have run out of the appropriate assay ladder or sample buffer? Is it possible to run...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS 7700, 7800, 7850, 7900, 8800, and 8900 systems
Issue
Peristaltic pump tubing that has lost its elasticity will not deliver the sample to the nebulizer correctly. When the pump tubing appears limp or flattened...