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…
Hi Tom, we were told to upgrade to version 10.1 and it solved this issue. However, we found different strange behavior of manual integration. General integrator sometimes fail to integrate peak while manually integrating. What I still don't understand…
Update: I checked filament and looks fine. Weird when switching from EI to CI source the tune fails 3x in a row and then passes every time after that. This happened twice after switching source. The tunes that pass though do not seem like everything is…
Hello, From the screenshot you posted the error that appears to be aborting the method run is "Failed to set injection volume". For a headspace sampler the injection volume should be the sample loop volume which is part of the instrument configuration…
Hi, I ran my batches with GC-FID under MassHunter Quant, but I cannot generate any reports. The error popped up during generating which is "Error: 'QuantDataProvider' object has no attribute 'FormatDateTime'." Has anybody faced with this issue to help…
We have experienced this but on a 5975. The cooling fan for the turbo pump failed to restart after maintenance. The error message however did not refer to the fan at all. The easiest way to check if the fan is working is to hold a Kimwipe or other tissue…
Hi
Either there is leak or loop is not filling properly with sample for low area.
And for too hot transferline, may be PC board or sensor is malfunctioning or faulty of headspace.
You can change column or trim the column from inlet and detector…
Hi all,
I have a 6890A GC with a FID. We recently acquired the instrument and I have been running standards up to test methods. I have been getting signals that seem suspiciously low.
I am injecting Matreya Bacterial CP FAME mix (C11-C20 methyl esters…
Hi Brian,
What kind of detector are you using? From my experience with FID, you shouldn’t have issues with septa bleed from re-running samples within the same day. If you inject the vial and then re-run it after a day, you will probably see n-hydrocarbon…
This Information Applies To: HPLC Advisor app
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The Agilent InfinityLab HPLC Advisor app is a cost-free mobile app for both Android and iOS.
It offers tools to save time with HPLC troubleshooting, method development, and more. Once installed...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977A/B GC/MSD with MassHunter GC/MS Acquisition Software
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This article describes the procedure to safely pump down (start) 5977A/B GC/MSD with Electron Ionization (EI)
Steps To follow:
Before you...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5975 and 5977 series GC/MSD
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Tuning the Agilent GC/MSD with EI sources, requires the use of perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA). The calibration vial will be depleted eventually due to regular use. This article...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5975 and 5977 series GC/MSD
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If the PFDTD signal is absent or low, but the reagent ions are normal, you may have run out of CI Calibrant.
Inspect the calibration vial on the back of the flow controller...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5975 and 5977 Series GC/MSD
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For some GC/MSD maintenance or repair asks, it is required to open the side plate (filament exchange, ion source cleaning, electron multiplier exchange, column installation...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MS MassHunter Acquisition Software Agilent 5975/5977 GC/MSD
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Use the Early Maintenance Feedback (EMF) tool to track the GC/MSD's consumable resource and part use, and to configure alerts for when they...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MSD systems
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After a filament fails, there will be a system error message: "No emission current". Switching to the other filament (except for the CI ion source, which has just one filament), and then...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7693A automatic liquid sampler tray
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The orange Align Mode light comes on . T he sample tray of the Agilent automatic liquid sampler 7693A will not operate again until the alignment procedure has successfully...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7693A Automatic Liquid Sampler
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The automatic liquid sampler may need to be replaced, in case it is worn or dirty.
Steps to follow
To remove the syringe:
Open the injector door.
Slide...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7693A Automatic Liquid Sampler
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Two turrets are provided with the 7693A injector, the 16-sample standalone turret, and the 3-sample transfer turret used with the 150-sample tray (See Figure 1 ). The turret...