One of the hardest working components of your analytical instrument is the computer. It is also one of the most overlooked when it comes to proper maintenance. Our call centers at Agilent are often contacted with issues as such as PC's that lock up, blue…
I have been working with this kind of automation and programming for more than 25 years. The tool I use for solving the programming is LabVIEW from National Instruments. I work in the chemistry labs, and all applications that I have set up also need full…
I've run into a wall with summing total areas for EZChrom results sets that include Groups of the type "Named Peaks". If I try to do this in a table, the Named Peaks are repeated for each time they are included in a Group of that type - and I don't believe…
Updated Scanview Application Database and Program – Program Version 2023, Database Version 2023-08 [Download]
Norbert Reuter*, Ingrid van der Meer, Agilent Technologies, Middelburg, The Netherlands
Introduction
The new Scanview Application - 2023…
Part 1 – Gas Chromatography N. Reuter*, ACG Global Technical Support for CSD , Middelburg, The Netherlands Introduction Wikipedia defines “derivatization“ as follows: Derivatization is a technique used in chemistry, which transforms a chemical compound…
Oil and gas exploration require real-time analysis of dissolved natural gas in mud samples from the well within short run cycles. This posters highlights the use of a Micro GC for rapid and accurate mud logging analysis.
Here are links to helpful webinars and documents, with respect to shutting down instrumentation for a significant period of time in your laboratory, as well as bringing the equipment back on-line, and cleaning and disinfecting your Agilent instruments…
Hi Paul, The 7900 uses a web interface to assign the IP addresses to the 7900 so you shouldnt be using BootP. There is a web utility that is to be used . Please refer to the manual below. Page 41 is where you should start. Let us know how it works out…
Hi jeremyan, For Windows 7 you need MSD Chemstation E02.01 or higher for software with the matching IO libraries from the install disk. I would check the basics first with the PC, are you able to ping the 6890N? If so, basic communication would be working…
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC systems with Gas Clean Filter
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If you have determined that the Gas Clean Filter is saturated, it mus be replaced (see the article When to Replace the Gas Clean Carrier Gas Filter ).
The steps described...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems 8890/8860/Intuvo 9000 /7890/7820/6850/6890
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General guidance on GC column flow rates, outlining the correct column flow rate for optimal compound separation depends on the column internal diameter...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Method Translator
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Detailed instructions on translating methods using the GC Method Translator.
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For ideal use of cases and applications with the GC Method Translator, see the article...
This Information Applies To: Agilent Solvent Vent Calculator
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The Solvent Vent Calculator estimates the Agilent solvent vapor exit (SVE) accessory valve timing based on solvent type, oven temperature, vent flow, and pressure.
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This Information Applies To: Use of the Agilent GC Method Translator
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How to correctly use the GC Method Translator to convert a method to suit a different GC configuration or to optimize a method.
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The GC Method Translator...
This Information Applies To: GC Pressure Flow Calculator
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Instructions for the correct use of the Pressure Flow Calculator.
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The Pressure Flow Calculator uses the column dimensions, oven temperature, and detector outlet pressure...
This Information Applies To: The Agilent GC Vapor Volume Calculator.
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The Vapor Volume Calculator determines the vapor volume based on the injection volume, solvent type, inlet head pressure, and the inlet temperature. This calculated vapor...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GCs
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Agilent provides free GC calculators and tools to assist with method development.
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Tips : The calculators are available for downloading at Agilent.com .
Vapor Volume...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems
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The Agilent Gas Clean Carrier Gas Filter delivers faster stabilization times for increased GC productivity, removes oxygen, moisture, and hydrocarbons from the carrier gas for MS applications...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC systems
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When a GC heater cannot reach setpoint, or taking too long to reach setpoint, the GC will enter a "Thermal Shutdown" (or similar heater error) state to protect itself. This state will turn off...