Thermo Scientific ICAP Q Manuel utilisateur

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Revision B - 1288090

Thermo Fisher Scientific

iCAP Q

Operating Manual

Original Operating Instructions

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Contents

Chapter 1 Using this Manual.....................................................................1-1

About this Manual ............................................................ 1-1

Typographical Conventions .............................................. 1-2

Signal Word................................................................... 1-2

Viewpoint Orientation................................................... 1-2

Data Input ..................................................................... 1-2

Topic Headings.............................................................. 1-3

Reference Documentation................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2 Scope of Delivery......................................................................2-1

Standard System Components .......................................... 2-1

Optional System Components .......................................... 2-2

Chapter 3 System Description...................................................................3-1

General Description.......................................................... 3-2

Instrument Layout ......................................................... 3-3

Sample Introduction System ............................................. 3-4

Peristaltic Pump............................................................. 3-4

Nebulizer ....................................................................... 3-5

Spray Chamber .............................................................. 3-5

Injector .......................................................................... 3-6

Torch............................................................................. 3-6

Interface............................................................................ 3-7

Sample Cone and Skimmer Cone .................................. 3-7

Extraction Lens .............................................................. 3-8

Ion Optics......................................................................... 3-9

RAPID Lens................................................................... 3-9

QCell............................................................................. 3-9

DA Assembly ............................................................... 3-10

Mass Analyzer ................................................................. 3-10

Quadrupole.................................................................. 3-10

Detector....................................................................... 3-10

Vacuum System .............................................................. 3-11

Forepump .................................................................... 3-12

Turbomolecular Pump................................................. 3-12

Pressure Measurement.................................................. 3-12

Gas Supply...................................................................... 3-13

Connections................................................................. 3-13

Plasma and Cooling Gas .............................................. 3-14

CCT Gas ..................................................................... 3-15

Additional Gas ............................................................. 3-17

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Cooling System............................................................... 3-19

Connections for Water Supply..................................... 3-19

Recirculating Chiller .................................................... 3-20

Exhaust System ............................................................... 3-21

Connections.................................................................... 3-22

Main Power Switch...................................................... 3-23

Power Connections ...................................................... 3-23

Fore Vacuum Pump Connections ................................ 3-24

Connection to Computer and Peripherals.................... 3-25

Chapter 4 Safety.......................................................................................... 4-1

Safety Symbols and Signal Words in this Manual.............. 4-2

Observing this Manual................................................... 4-2

Safety Symbols on the Instrument..................................... 4-3

Rating Plate....................................................................... 4-5

Intended Use..................................................................... 4-6

Qualified Personnel........................................................ 4-7

Permitted Materials........................................................... 4-7

Electrical Safety Precautions.............................................. 4-8

Residual Hazards............................................................... 4-9

Personal Protective Equipment ....................................... 4-10

EMC Information........................................................... 4-11

In Case of Emergency ..................................................... 4-12

Chapter 5 System Setup............................................................................. 5-1

Safety Guidelines for Installation....................................... 5-2

Placing the System ............................................................ 5-3

Instrument Dimensions ................................................. 5-3

Moving the Instrument.................................................. 5-4

Workbench for Instrument ............................................ 5-5

Laboratory Conditions...................................................... 5-7

Power Supply................................................................. 5-7

Gas Supply..................................................................... 5-7

Laboratory Temperature ................................................ 5-8

Humidity....................................................................... 5-8

Ventilation and Fume Exhaust....................................... 5-9

Vibration ....................................................................... 5-9

Airborne Noise Emission ............................................... 5-9

Chapter 6 Operation ................................................................................... 6-1

Safety Guidelines for Operation ........................................ 6-2

System Controls................................................................ 6-4

System Status LEDs ....................................................... 6-4

Power Panel ................................................................... 6-5

Starting Up the System ..................................................... 6-6

Shutting Down the System ............................................... 6-7

Switching to Standby Mode........................................... 6-7

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Shutting Down the Complete System (Instrument

Vented).......................................................................... 6-7

Shutting Down the Instrument only (Instrument not

Vented).......................................................................... 6-8

Getting Ready................................................................... 6-9

Before Operating the System.......................................... 6-9

Getting Ready with the Experiment Editor .................... 6-9

Going to Operation Status with Instrument Control ... 6-13

Working with LabBooks ................................................. 6-14

Loading a LabBook ...................................................... 6-14

Submitting a LabBook ................................................. 6-15

Starting the Data Acquisition....................................... 6-15

After Operation............................................................... 6-16

Run the System with Blanks......................................... 6-16

Release Peristaltic Pump Tubing .................................. 6-16

Emptying the Waste Container.................................... 6-16

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ........................................................................7-1

General Remarks............................................................... 7-2

Administrator/User ........................................................ 7-2

Safety Guidelines for Troubleshooting .............................. 7-2

Error Messages .................................................................. 7-4

Plasma not Lit................................................................... 7-5

Sensitivity Problems/No Signal ......................................... 7-7

Signal Drifts with Time .................................................... 7-8

Poor Signal Stability.......................................................... 7-9

Interlocks ........................................................................ 7-10

Door Lock ................................................................... 7-10

Interface Temperature.................................................. 7-10

Low Water Flow .......................................................... 7-10

Hardware Lock Open................................................... 7-11

Water Valve Closed...................................................... 7-11

Low Argon Pressure ..................................................... 7-11

Low Cool Gas Flow ..................................................... 7-11

Low Exhaust Gas Flow................................................. 7-12

Plasma Lit Sensor......................................................... 7-12

Chapter 8 Maintenance..............................................................................8-1

Safety Guidelines for Maintenance.................................... 8-2

General Advice for Maintenance ....................................... 8-4

Returning Parts.............................................................. 8-4

Servicing Plan ................................................................... 8-5

General Maintenance Routines ......................................... 8-7

Cleaning the Surface of the Instrument.......................... 8-7

Cleaning Agents............................................................. 8-7

Checking Warning Labels .............................................. 8-7

Checking Gas Lines for Leaks ........................................ 8-8

Maintaining the Air Filter ................................................. 8-9

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Maintaining the Inlet System .......................................... 8-11

Maintaining the Nebulizer ........................................... 8-11

Maintaining the Peristaltic Pump................................. 8-12

Maintaining the Spray Chamber .................................. 8-13

Maintaining the Injector .............................................. 8-14

Maintaining the Torch................................................. 8-15

Cleaning the Glassware ................................................ 8-16

Maintaining the Interface................................................ 8-17

Tools............................................................................ 8-17

Maintaining the Sample Cone...................................... 8-17

Maintaining the Skimmer Cone................................... 8-20

Maintaining the Extraction Lens.................................. 8-23

Thermo Fisher Scientific Service ..................................... 8-26

Health and Safety Form ............................................... 8-26

Services to be Performed by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Service Only................................................................. 8-26

Chapter 9 Additional Safety Information................................................ 9-1

Fore Vacuum Pump.......................................................... 9-2

Recirculating Chiller ......................................................... 9-4

Dionex ICS-5000.............................................................. 9-5

Legal Documents..................................................................... D-1

Glossary .................................................................................... G-1

Index ............................................................................................I-1

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Chapter 1 Using this Manual

This chapter provides information about this operating manual. It

contains the following topics:

•“About this Manual” on page 1-1

•“Typographical Conventions” on page 1-2

•“Reference Documentation” on page 1-4

About this Manual

This iCAP Q Operating Manual contains precautionary statements that

can prevent personal injury, instrument damage, and loss of data if

properly followed. It describes the modes of operation and principle

hardware components of your iCAP Q mass spectrometer and provides

step-by-step instructions for cleaning and maintaining your instrument.

Using this Manual

Typographical Conventions

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Typographical Conventions

This section describes typographical conventions that have been

established for Thermo Fisher Scientific manuals.

Signal Word

Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this

manual. The special notices appear different from the main flow of text:

NOTICE Points out possible material damage and other important

information in connection with the instrument. ▲

Viewpoint Orientation

Left and right used in this manual always refer to the viewpoint of a

person facing the front side of the instrument.

Data Input

Throughout this manual, the following conventions indicate data input

and output via the computer:

•Messages displayed on the screen are represented by capitalizing the

initial letter of each word and by italicizing each word.

•Input that you enter by keyboard is identified by quotation marks:

single quotes for single characters, double quotes for strings.

•For brevity, expressions such as “choose File > Directories” are used

rather than “pull down the File menu and choose Directories.”

•Any command enclosed in angle brackets < > represents a single

keystroke. For example, “press <F1>” means press the key labeled

F1.

•Any command that requires pressing two or more keys

simultaneously is shown with a plus sign connecting the keys. For

example, “press <Shift> +<F1>” means press and hold the <Shift>

key and then press the <F1> key.

•Any button that you click on the screen is represented in bold face

letters. For example, “click Close”.

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