I work in a small, environmental lab. We test aluminum levels in serum using ICP-MS. We can run batches of 250 samples at a time. We dilute 500 microliters of serum to 5 ml using 0.2% HNO3. We calibrate using 1, 5, 10, and 20 ppb Aluminum std. At the…
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I operate an Agilent 7890B-GC/5977A-MSD and a 7820A-GC-FID, both with autosampler.
Those systems are yearly maintained by Agilent.
So far, GC-MS is for qualitative analysis (compounds identification through library search for…
I looked at your plot again. That little bounce is barely 0.01pA -- so very tiny! This is down in the lowest possible signals that can be measured with an FID and honestly should not matter as your smallest peaks of interest should be at least 50x to…
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I have recently been 'Recovery Test in GMP' of Openlab 3.4 (Build 3.4.0.242) in a standalone environment using the Windows Hyper-V feature.
During the testing, I found the following two issues
First, a warning message…
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For awhile now, I've been having issues with my resolution axis "passing" for masses 25 and 26 in no gas mode. I have done many cleanings and new tuning solutions. Can anyone explain what is causing this continual failing and what I could do…
We run a lot of our GCs with Polyarcs (methanizers) and FID responses can be theoretically calculated. While upgrading the software and importing chemstation methods, the calibration table did not get imported. If I could manually edit the calibration…
We have OpenLab 2.1 (with content manger) running our GC and LC systems. We have successfully been running 2 x GC and 6 x LC systems however this morning on two of the systems we can see the following error:
Acquisition
Failed to connect to the…
After a failed methamphetamine quantitation, it was noticed that the methamphetamine peak shape on our GC/FID instruments has been consistently poor or deteriorating through out a run. This has been happening on both of our GC/FID instruments (all 3 columns…
It looks like theres a problem with the back inlet/back autosampler - the gc does not recognize it anymore - but it seems to be defined within the method, meaning it has a inlet temperature ect.
Did you change something regarding the back inlet? or…
This Information Applies To: 1290 Infinity (G4226x) and High Performance Autosamplers (G1367x)
Issue:
The Peristaltic Pump needs to be replaced if it has stopped working due to worn tubing, if it is leaking, or as part of annual maintenance of the...
This Information Applies To: Agilent Autosamplers G1313A, G1329A/B, G4226A, G1367A/B/C/D/E, G7129A/B/C.
Issue:
If during initialization or during a sequence, the "Metering Home Failed" error occurs, this article will guide through the procedure...
This Information Applies To: 1100, 1200 and 1260 Infinity I and 1260 Infinity II LC Pumps (Excluding preparative pumps with electromagnetic purge valve (EMPV): G1361A. Not applicable to any of the 1290 Infinity II modules with automatic purge valve: G4220X...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 1260 Infinity G1315x DAD or G1365x MWD Modules
Issue:
Removing and re-installing Visible and UV lamps in Agilent 1260 Infinity G1315x DAD or G1365x MWD Modules.
Both the visible and UV lamps are consumable...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 1260 Infinity Binary, Quaternary or Isocratic Pumps.
Issue:
Removal of the pump head from the pump metering drive for maintenance on an Agilent 1260 Infinity Binary, Quaternary or Isocratic Pump Module.
Steps...
This Information Applies To: All Agilent 1260 Infinity Binary, Quaternary, or Isocratic Pumps without the Seal Wash Option installed.
Issue:
Worn pump seals can shed small particles that can cause blockages and pressure issues downstream of the...
This Information Applies To: Agilent G7167x Multisampler modules
Issue:
Required when:
The needle seat is visibly damaged, blocked, or is leaking.
Leaks or blockages in the Vialsampler are observed, especially between the needle and needle...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 1260 Isocratic (G1310B) Quaternary (G1311B) Pumps.
Issue
Required when:
The inlet valve is defective.
The pressure or leak test in Lab Advisor suggests the inlet valve may require replacement.
A large...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 1260 Isocratic (G1310B) quaternary (G1311B) pump modules
Issue:
Required when:
The outlet valve is defective or leaking.
The pressure or leak test in Lab Advisor suggests the outlet valve may require replacement...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 1260 Isocratic (G1310B) quaternary (G1311B) pump modules
Issue:
The seal wear in procedure is important as it acts to "bed-in" the seals to ensure a leak free and pressure-tight pump head.
Required when:...