ICP-MS 8900 errro1213,1223,1226, etc. Plasma cannot be ignited. Vacuum will unload

Question

Plasma cannot be ignited. Can someone tell me why and how to solve? Thank you! This happens frequently

Tom Herzog · Answer

Hello, what temperature do you set the chiller? Should be around 21C. If in a humid climate adjust to 24C. 
 Also, check that you are not seeing RF water flow with the plasma off. If you go to Instrument menu window, Dashboard, and select the Air/Water Cooling gauges the RF water and Camera water flows will show up. Camera water flow should read around 1.0 L/min as long as the chiller is on. RF water flow should read 0.0L/min with the plasma off. If you are reading flow, then cold water is getting to the RF generator and could be causing condensation inside. This could short circuit the electronics and cause premature failure of the part.

cschulz · Answer

Hi it is very important, that the cooling fluid in the chiller is the correct one. 
 Agilent Cool Clear should be used. In case that you do not use this, your fluid should have a conductivity less than 150 uS/cm 
 BR Chris

ICP-MS 8900 errro1213,1223,1226, etc. Plasma cannot be ignited. Vacuum will unload

Top Replies