Are these FID issues only with this instrument or with others in your lab as well. If this is only on this instrument it might have to do with the H2 or air EPCs. If it is on other systems as well, you might want to check your instrument air. I have seen…
Larger are the orifices of the cones, particularly the sample cone, more chance you have to get the IF/Bk pressure errors. Usually when the sample cone is too used then is passing too much air or whatever trough it at the interface, and the ICP senses…
Hi, I am using a 6890 GC in split mode with an isothermal temperature and no flow ramp and operating in constant pressure mode. Please can you advise how using the setting constant makeup flow for the FID detector is different to constant column and makeup…
I have a GC 6850 with an FID. I'll have to upgrade to Windows 10 soon, because Windows will no longer provide security updates for Windows 7. If I upgrade my computer to Windows 10, is there a ChemStation version that's compatible with the 6850 and Windows…
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I've got a SEQ type CC that should be calculated only once during the reprocessing and a peak or group type that uses the result of the SEQ one. Since this the SEQ type CC is calculated inj number * peak number times.... is it possible to avoid…
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I have inherited a 5975 MSD and when I go to autotune, there are no peaks present and the tune fails. I get alternating errors "Gain and Offset = 0 and peaks are too narrow" or "Tune action stopped: The valid Range for Ent Lens Offset is 0…
I'm a new GC/MS user and I have the following error: Inlet: Pressure Pre Shutdown warning after changing the column of a Intuvo 9000 Device. The total flow target of 4mL +/-2mL/min fails and the leak rate doesnt' reach values below 11mL/min. Can anyone…
We are trying to validate a new method, and our area counts are low and inconsistent. Our Hydrogen is from a generator and goes through an indicating filter. I replaced said filter recently, and am seeing it respond to moisture fairly quickly. How often…
It may. I'll review the Report Template Editor Concepts Guide and your post (@wydnaa) and see how this works .As for how we would calculate this manually, I'd just divide the result but the expected value (in our case 0.02 ppm) and multiply this by 100…
I'm trying to develop a method for ethanol via headspace. I am using Restek standard Residual Solvents #1 (34105) for the curve. My instrument is Agilent 6890 GC-FID with CTC PAL COMBI autosampler for headspace.
I ran residual solvent curve at high…
This Information Applies To: 5975 and 5977 GC/MS systems with MassHunter Acquisition software
Issue:
High-quality GC/MS data requires a low, and stable background of air and water present in the MS analyzer.
This article demonstrates a systematic...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5975 and 5977 GC/MSD systems with MassHunter Acquisition software
Issue:
High-quality GC/MS data requires a low, and stable background of air and water present in the MS analyzer. This article describes how to...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977A/B GC/MSD with MassHunter GC/MS Acquisition Software
Issue:
This article describes the procedure to safely vent (shut down) the 5977A/B GC/MSD with Electron Ionization (EI)
The MSD will be damaged by incorrect...
This Information Applies To: HES ion source in 5977B/C GC/MSD, 7010 triple quadrupole GC/MS systems
Issue
The filaments are replaced as part of routine maintenance, or when they break (zero output current).
Items Required
Gloves, nylon,...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977A/B/C GC/MSD
Issue
The Electron Multiplier Horn must be replaced when it is contaminated or the EMV value reaches 3000 V with a clean ion source.
Items Required
Electron multiplier horn (5977B/C:...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5973/ 5975/5977 GC/MSD with rotary vane foreline pump
Issue:
The oil mist filter is recommended to be replaced annually. If the color of the filter has changed or there is smell from the filter, the oil mist...
This Information Applies To: Agilent EI Source
Issue:
During normal operation of the GC/MS, the EI SST/Inert ion source will need to be disassembled to proceed with abrasive ion source cleaning and / or routine replacement of consumable parts (filaments...
This Information Applies To: Agilent G7129A/B/C Vialsampler
Issue:
Replacing the needle and needle seat of the Vialsampler is required when:
The needle is visibly damaged.
Leaks or blockages in the vialsampler are observed, especially between...
This Information Applies To: Agilent G1311A/B/C, G7111A/B, Quaternary Pumps, and G1310A/B, G7110B Isocratic Pumps, G1312A/B/C, G7112B Binary Pumps
Issue:
How to diagnose no flow or no pressure issues on binary, quaternary, or isocratic pumps.
...
This Information Applies To: Agilent UV and RID detectors
Issue
A clogged flow cell causes high backpressure. The clog can be removed by flushing the system with solvents at high pressure. If you suspect a clog or experience high backpressure due...