The mass calibration/check for the quadrupole is failing across all isolation widths. Mass delta on 322m/z exceeds limits.
We system tuned a few weeks ago. Can someone please outline the troubleshooting workflow for this type of issue (where to start…
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I have been trying to change our 8890 GC carrier gas with a FID from helium to nitrogen. To verify the change went well I first prepared a test mixture of lab solvents (methanol, acetone, pentane, dcm, isopropanol), ran it using He, then ran…
Hi Paul,
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…
A follow up question about this, if it ever occurs again. When the instrument errored out it prevented us from even initializing the instrument properly. Is it possible to auto reference even if the unit failed to initialize correctly?
There is an SP7 switching valve on our 5110 ICP-OES The first set of triplicate aspirations of Std always ride really close to the precision limit of 2%RSD and then std#2 and Std3 are typical 0.5 or less. (ISTD Method) All of these standards are in the…
I have a 7820A GC connected to a 5977B MS. When I submit a sample, it injects and runs as normal at first. Near the end of the run, an error message pops up that reads "Attempt to download method to GC failed." Additionally, when I check the logbook,…
When the tuning is done at 3200 (+) everything is fine. When I change it to tune at 1700 (+) the masses are reasonably accurate. After it gets to the third mass (620) it appears that the entire spectrum shifts by about 1.5 AMU and the tuning fails. There…
The optional high vacuum gauge has a cable between the gauge and the electronics. It is either disconnected or the gauge has failed.
See page 125 and 126 in the 5977B Series MSD Operating Manual for instructions on how to turn it on and off.
The…
Hello, I have a Agilient CP7420 column connected to the GCMS-QP2020NX also equipped with a FID detector and the column is connected to the FID (carrier gas helium 1mm/min). The column and the chromatograph are new, but the column was purchased from 3…
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems with Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
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The Flame Ionization Detector (FID) jet could become clogged with ferrule material, column bleed, or heavy molecular analytes. The clogged jet will affect...
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Different liners are required for different high concentration, split analysis techniques including:
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This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems with Split/Splitless (S/SL) inlet
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Different liners are required for different splitless trace analysis techniques including:
General use liners
Pressure, temperature, volume (PTV)
Hot...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 6890, 7890, 7820, 8890 and 8860 GC Systems with Split/Splitless (S/SL) inlet
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Replacement of the Gold Seal is required as part of inlet maintenance. Replacement is required when the performance of the inlet...
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The Wipe Test is an annual test that performed by end user of the micro-ECD (Micro Electron Capture Detector or uECD) to help ensure radioactive safety when using the detector...
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Baking the thermal conductivity detector (TCD) at high temperatures can remove sample contaminants that have deposited on the detector surfaces.
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Baking out the flame ionization detector at high temperatures can remove sample contaminants that have deposited on the detector surfaces.
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Baking the micro electron capture detector (µECD) at high temperatures can remove sample contaminants that have deposited on the detector surfaces.
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This article will describe how an operator can configure the makeup gas on both the instrument keypad and the software driver (Method Editor).
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The presence of ghost peaks can be a symptom of a system contamination issue, caused by accumulation of sample and/or foreign substances in the flow path. It is critical for high sensitivity...