Anyone have experience with a 7890B causing abnormal signal attenuation and more signal noise than normal? The attenuation problem - the detector's AIB signal has a maximum signal of ~ 69,000 uV however the signal now tops out at ~30,000 uV in the ChemStation…
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Our lab currently uses a headspace-GC-FID to analyze for ethanol in blood samples. We have a multi-level, internal standard calibration curve as well as control samples at various concentrations that are analyzed in a sequence. Is there a way…
Hi Paul, thank you for your reply. I can't attach a full autotune report due to it failing mid run. I can however add the text file it generated.
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Thanks for the response. We are using Agilent 5183-4702 liner, HP-5ms Ultra Inert Columns (Part Number:19091S-433UI, 30 m, 0.25 mm, 0.25 µm, 7 inch cage).
We are running in Scan, absolute. I always use autotune, I didn't find a place to choose…
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The document below explains what that error is, essentially it could be that an ALS is not ready for injection, or some other piece of hardware connected to the GC.
6890 GC Not Ready Messages (agilent.com) (bottom of page 9).
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Hi Kris, thank you! I tried to upload the screenshot of the version info, but I failed. So I have to type all of them out since I'm not sure which one is useful. Hope it can help!
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Hi All, I'm trying to get the following expression to work in a Qual 10 report (in excel format as that's about the extent of my coding knowledge): =IF(Area<DB_Notes,"Fail","Pass") to flag compounds which are less than a defined minimum peak area (which…
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upon start vacuum sequence. You should hear a clik. This is for BK. Monitor IF/BK meter at that point. it has to go lower than 20 Pa. Then you should hear a second click. This time another valve open. It should rise above 20 Pa. Then after…
Ok, I've tried to condition the column three times and no improvement. I also have clipped some of the inlet end of the column and reinstalled and that did not help either. I have not checked inlet as I have not worked on them before and I don't have…
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter Workstation 4.6 or below, and ICP-MS MassHunter Workstation 5.1 and above.
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Guide for identifying the current software version your Agilent ICP-MS system is using, to see if any updates...
This Information Applies To: Agilent OpenLab ChemStation, Agilent OpenLab EZChrom, Agilent OpenLab CDS.
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When users of OpenLab CDS forget their passwords, another user with the right privileges will reset their password, however, sometimes...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900)
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Error messages related to temperature can cause the plasma to shut off or disable plasma ignition. While a warning message will still allow the plasma to light...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter Software 4.x and 5.x
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How to view meters in ICP-MS MassHunter Software, or change what meters are selected?
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ICP-MS MassHunter allows up to five meters to be displayed at...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS (7800/7850/7900/8900)
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How to replace the oil mist filter in the MS40+ or MS40-S?
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The oil mist filter in the MS40+ or MS40-S should be replaced yearly.
Warning :
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This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS (7700/7800/8800)
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How to check the DS 402 foreline pump to determine if the pump needs maintenance.
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The oil cleanliness and oil level in the DS 402 foreline pump should be checked...
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After shutting down and restarting the ICP-MS, sometimes the communication between ICP-MS and PC does not automatically reconnect. It may be necessary...
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How to replace the Foreline Pump Oil Mist Filter in the DS 402 foreline pump.
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The oil mist filter element should be replaced yearly , or when the level of oil in...
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How to replace the Forline Pump Oil Mist Filter and Odor Element in the E2M18 or E2M18F?
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The oil mist filter and odor element should be replaced yearly, or if the...
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How to replace the Forline Pump Oil in the E2M18 or E2M18F?
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The E2M18 oil should be replaced at least every three months or when the oil color indicates it needs...