Using the Agilent 7890A. Column installed with no leaks detected. Both the front and back detector are set to 300°C, gas Flow Rates - Hydrogen: 45mL/min, Air 450mL/min and He 1.0mL/min. The split flow is 80mL/min. Following initial start up the front…
Thanks for the tips on seeing the position in the sequence once Aquisition has been restarted. Unfortunately something I failed to mention is that the sequence also disappears after pressing run but will re-appear once you toggle between another module…
Hi vitiin96,
this is very generic and any book on GC troubleshooting or the videos on the Agilent website could help. For the 7890 there is a troubleshooting manual available.
Good practice in GC is when you get a (new) column, you have an own suitability…
I have started using GC-FID (Agilent 8890) since March for the first time. We are trying to measure the methane. I was trying to make a standard surve, so I injected 1000 ppm methane standard at first. Just to let you guys know no samples has been run…
no you don't need to disconnect it from the FID, ,
bake the column for enough time usually more than 1 hour according to your column status , you can keep the FID working to monitor the baseline .
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keep temperature 25 degrees less than the maximum…
Get a WS asynchronous error : F F60304 The torch ignition has failed when starting a Varian 720 OES The torch lights and stays on for about 5 seconds then shuts down with this error. I can not find reference in the help to resolve this. Thanks, Scott
Hi all, I am using a GC 6890 with split/splitless inlet to analyse reaction products. However, a problem has recently happened when the GC is running. I have noticed the appearance of spikes in the baseline of the FID detector. The spikes appear occasionally…
It looks like it is having to clear something out the inlet, column, detector or head space as the baseline rise is over most of it. I see it's a FID you are using, how long do you leave it ignited before running the first analysis?
Hi John, You are on the right track-- it sounds like your flame is not lit. The reading you are seeing on the Hydrogen line is likely back-pressure from the column flow. That result could indicate a blockage in the jet, but the flow is a little low to…
Hello, im having a problem with a 2d GC using the Deans Switch system. Its a 8890 GC with 2 FIDs. The problem is that, when cutting peaks from the 1st dimension to the 2nd dimension (2nd column), all peaks on the 2nd dimensions get split into 2 peaks…
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900)
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The torch, bonnet, and platinum shield plate must be installed after performing maintenance, or replacing with new components.
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This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900)
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The torch, bonnet, and shield plate must be removed and inspected during routine maintenance, and when troubleshooting plasma ignition problems. Faults with...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900)
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This procedure tests for an air leak in the sample introduction system, or fault with spray chamber draining, by sealing the end of the torch with a piece...
This Information Applies To: 7700, 7800, 7850, 7900 Agilent ICP-MS instruments
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Error messages related to gas flows can cause the plasma to shut off or disable plasma ignition.
The troubleshooting procedure in this article is applicable for...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900)
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Error messages related to water flow or water valve issues can cause the plasma to shut off or disable plasma ignition. While a warning message will still...
This Information Applies To: Agilent Fluorescence Detectors (FLD)
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Sometimes it’s necessary to change FLD EX and EM wavelengths during a run since not all components will excite or emit at the same wavelengths. However, when the wavelength...
This Information Applies To: Agilent Analytical Scale LC Systems
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To troubleshoot high backpressure within an HPLC system, it’s necessary to understand the expected pressure throughout an operating system. The total pressure for an LC is measured...
This Information Applies To: Agilent LC Samplers except dual needle multisamplers
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High pressure in the LC sampler is sometimes due to a clog in the needle seat assembly, the needle, or the sample loop. The needle can pick up sample particulates...
This Information Applies To: All OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition software-Standalone Workstation
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After launching OpenLab ChemStation Online, the following error is shown: “ChemStation ChemMain has stopped working” . OpenLab ChemStation Online...
This Information Applies To: Agilent AriaMx, Software version 1.8 and later
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The Aria Warm up Feature was introduced with Aria SW/FW 1.8 to reduce baseline drift. The warm-up feature is used to speed up the heating process that would normally...