You can swap out cylinders to do it, but that means a lot more tubing, etc. to purge when you want to run. With the EPC unit, you would simply load the appropriate method to use it and the switch is done at the instrument. Much less tubing to purge and…
The boxes of standards should have shipped with a Certificate of Analysis enclosed. If you go to Agilent.com, you can search on the part number. A number of the hits are CofAs from different batches. part 5080-8858 CofA Lot CF-4631W.pdf (agilent.com)…
Carbon disulfide is another option for wash solvent when running naphtha or crude oil samples. It's response on FID is low compared to hydrocarbons, so there should be little to no response if some residual is in the syringe.
Dear Colleagues,
I have GC-FID 8890 and i'm using Gas saver feature but I'm observing when I change time of gas saver , the retention time is changed.
for instance, I set gas saver at 20 ml/min after 2 min then inject methanol and the RT is 4.74 but…
Hi Lance.
Setting the FID to 5 Hz fixed the peak noise issue. I did notice however that when lowering the makeup flow on the FID < 5 ml/min (set it at 3 ml/min) there was loss of sensitivity in the FID. I set it back to 25 ml/min and the sensitivity…
Ah, and I think the issue has to do with that I have 2 autosamplers, and 3 columns (MS at back, and 2 different FID columns at front using a 2way splitter). So the MS signal is in the subsequent folder, the FID1 signal is in the correct folder, and FID2…
My knowledge of GCs is extremely limited. Currently we analyze for n-pentane only. The program was already set-up when I started working here.
Yes, an FID is present
1. Sampling vessel type unknown at this time.
2. I am expecting the range to be…
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It would be very good to get step by step instruction and definition of each row on Splitter calculator and other calculators to configure our system.
The system uses SCD and FID detectors.
Target is to get ratio 3:1 between SCD and FID for…
While removing a column from an Agilent mass spec 5977B the column broke off and I can't figure out how to remove it. I'm using MassHunter version 10.1.64.1 (12/15/2021) but not actually using the mass spec but only the FID on the back. If I start a sequence…
I'm running a GC(7890A) / MS(5975C) with MassHunter Acquisition software. I automate much of my data analysis in Python by exporting the GC signal (FID) to .csv, and then exporting the MS signal using 'Export 3-D Data...' in MSD Productivity Chemstation…
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP Expert software.
Issue
The software version is often asked and is a valuable information: to see if any updates are needed, if certain options are available etc.
Steps to Follow
Launch ICP Expert...
This Information Applies To: Agilent OpenLab CDS
Issue
This article provides step-by-step instructions to calculate peak-to-valley ratio in OpenLab CDS.
Background
The peak-to-valley ratio is calculated to indicate the quality of peak separation...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 6500 Series Q-TOF LC/MS systems, MassHunter Workstation 10.1 or below and MassHunter Workstation 11.0 .
Issue
Fully reset the Q-TOF LC/MS system via a power cycle without venting. For users who experience slow...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5200/5300/5400 Fragment Analyzer, Femto Pulse, ZAG DNA Analyzer, and Oligo Pro II systems
Issue
The volume of sample used by Agilent parallel capillary electrophoresis systems during a run.
Resolution
The...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 2100 Expert software, 2100 Expert Security Pack, 2100 Bioanalyzer
Issue
When opening the 2100 Expert software and using the Security Pack, the error message " Start of launcher application failed - The requested...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 6890, 6850, 7890, 8890, 8860, Intuvo 9000 GC systems.
Issue
The exchange of the ignitor in a Flame Photometric Detector (FPD) may be required in the following scenarios:
Preventive or periodic maintenance...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 1290 Infinity Quaternary Pump G4204A, 1290 Infinity II Flexible Pumps G7104A/C, and G7131A/C.
Issue
If the flexible/quaternary pump does not generate flow or build up pressure, it could be due to a stuck inlet...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5200, 5300 and 5400 Fragment Analyzer systems
Issue
Separation times for the Fragment Analyzer for each array format and kit.
Resolution
Caution : The times in this article are the length of time...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5200/5300/5400 Fragment Analyzer, Femto Pulse, ZAG DNA Analyzer, Oligo Pro II, ProteoAnalyzer systems
Issue
Guidance for installing the Agilent parallel capillary electrophoresis instrument controller and/or...
This Information Applies To: OpenLab CDS (version 2.x) system
Issue:
This article explains how to export OpenLab CDS 2.x data as Archived file.
For copying OpenLab CDS 2.x data to another Projects or another OpenLab CDS systems, you can use data...