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Agilent 700 Series ICP
Optical Emission
Spectrometers
Users Guide
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2 Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers Users Guide

Contents
Contents
1 Safety Practices and Hazards 7
General 7
Plasma 8
Heat, Vapors and Fumes 9
Compressed Gas Hazards 9
Electrical Hazards 10
Other Precautions 10
Warning Symbols 12
Color Coding 14
US FCC Advisory Statement 14
Spurious and Harmonic Radiation Compliance 14
CE Compliance 15
2 Introduction 17
Pre-installation Requirements 17
User Documentation 18
Conventions 18
Notes and Tips 18
Specifications 19
Environmental Conditions 19
Electrical Power Supplies 19
Gas Supplies 22
Water Cooling System 24
Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometers Users Guide 3

Contents
Drain Vessel 27
Laboratory Conditions 27
Temperature Control 27
Cleanliness 28
Instrument Cooling Air Supply 28
Weights and Dimensions 29
3 Installation 31
Personal Computer Requirements 31
Installing the ICP Expert II Software 32
PCI-GPIB Driver Installation 35
PCI-GPIB Communications Card Installation 36
Hardware Installation 40
4 Operation 41
Analysis Checklist 42
Turning on the Instrument and Software 42
Turning On the Instrument for the First Time (or From Shutdown
Mode) 42
Turning On the Instrument From Standby Mode 43
Creating/Opening a Worksheet 44
Developing a Method 45
Preparing for Analysis 46
Calibrating the Detector 47
Aligning the Torch 49
Setting Operating Conditions 50

Contents
Setting up Standards 52
Running Samples 53
Printing a Report 54
Turning the Instrument Off 55
Using Standby Mode 56
Using Shutdown Mode 58
5 Maintenance 61
Routine Maintenance 62
Maintenance of Consumables 63
Cleaning 64
Spare Parts 64

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Safety Practices and Hazards
1. Safety Practices and Hazards

General 7
Plasma 8
Heat, Vapors and Fumes 9
Compressed Gas Hazards 9
Electrical Hazards 10
Other Precautions 10
Warning Symbols 12
Color Coding 14
US FCC Advisory Statement 14
Spurious and Harmonic Radiation Compliance 14
CE Compliance 15
General
Operation of an Agilent 710/715/720/725/730/735 ICP Optical
Emission Spectrometer involves the use of compressed gases, high
voltage radio frequency energy and hazardous materials including
corrosive fluids and flammable liquids. Careless, improper or
unskilled use of this spectrometer can cause death or serious injury
to personnel, and/or severe damage to equipment and property.
The spectrometer incorporates interlocks and covers that are
designed to prevent inadvertent contact with any potential hazards.
If the instrument is used in any manner not specified by Agilent, this
protection may be impaired. It is good practice to develop safe
working habits that do not depend upon the correct operation of the
interlocks for safe operation. It is essential that no interlock or cover
is bypassed, damaged or removed.

The safety practices described below are provided to help the user
operate the instrument safely. Read each safety topic thoroughly
before attempting to operate the instrument and ALWAYS operate
the spectrometer in accordance with these safety practices.
Plasma
The plasma is extremely hot (about 10000 K) and radiates dangerous
levels of radio frequency (RF) and ultraviolet (UV) energy. The work
coil operates at 1500 V RMS and about 40 MHz. Exposure to the RF
and UV energy can cause severe skin damage and cataracts of the
eyes, while close contact with the operating plasma can result in
severe heat burns to the skin, and an electrical discharge which can
jump a considerable distance and may cause death, severe electric
shock or sub-surface skin burns.
The plasma must NEVER be operated unless:
the torch compartment door is closed, with the locking lever fully
latched; and
the space above the chimney is clear of objects.
The shielding around the torch compartment is designed to reduce
UV, visible and RF radiation to safe levels while still permitting easy
access to, as well as installation and viewing of, the torch. The
spectrometer has an interlock system that is designed to extinguish
the plasma if either the mains supply fails or the handle on the torch
compartment door is opened. DO NOT attempt to bypass the
interlock system.
Before opening the torch compartment door, ALWAYS extinguish the
plasma by pressing F4 on the keyboard or by clicking the Plasma Off
icon on the ICP Expert II software Toolbar.
The torch and its surroundings remain hot for up to five minutes
after the plasma is extinguished. Touching this area before it has
cooled sufficiently may result in burns. Allow the torch and torch
compartment to cool before carrying out any work in this area, or
wear heat-resistant gloves.

The plasma system has been carefully designed to operate safely and
effectively when using torches and related components that conform
to Agilents design criteria. Use of non-approved components in the
plasma compartment may render the system inoperative and/or
hazardous. It may also invalidate the warranty on the instrument.
Use only torches and related components supplied or authorized by
Agilent.
Heat, Vapors and Fumes

Heat, ozone, vapors and fumes generated by the plasma can be
hazardous, and must be extracted from the instrument by means of
an exhaust system. Ensure that an exhaust system of the appropriate
type is fitted (as specified in the pre-installation manual). The system
must be vented to the outside air in accordance with local regulations
and never within the building. Regularly check the exhaust system by
smoke test to ensure that the exhaust system is functioning correctly.
The exhaust fan must always be switched on BEFORE igniting the
plasma.
Compressed Gas Hazards

All compressed gases (other than air) can create a hazard if they leak
into the atmosphere. Even small leaks in gas supply systems can be
dangerous. Any leak (except that of air) can result in an oxygen
deficient atmosphere which can cause asphyxiation. The area in
which cylinders are stored and the area surrounding the instrument
must be adequately ventilated to prevent such gas accumulations.
Gas cylinders must be stored and handled strictly in accordance with
local safety codes and regulations. Cylinders must be used and stored
only in a vertical position and secured to an immovable structure or
a properly constructed cylinder stand. Move cylinders only by
securing them to a properly constructed trolley.
Use only approved regulator and hose connectors (refer to the gas
suppliers instructions). Keep gas cylinders cool and properly
labelled. (All cylinders are fitted with a pressure relief device that
will rupture and empty the cylinder if the internal pressure is raised
above the safe limit by excessive temperatures.) Ensure that you have
the correct cylinder before connecting it to the instrument.

The primary gas to be used with the spectrometer is argon, which is

the conductive gas for the plasma. Argon or nitrogen can be used as
the polychromator purge gas. Other gases may be required for future
options and accessories. Use only instrument grade gases with your
spectrometer.
If using cryogenic gases (for example, liquid argon) prevent severe
burns by wearing suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Electrical Hazards
The spectrometer system and some accessories contain electrical
circuits, devices and components operating at dangerous voltages.
Contact with these circuits, devices and components can cause death,
serious injury or painful electric shock. Panels or covers which are
retained by screws on the spectrometer and accessories may be
opened ONLY by Agilenttrained, Agilent-qualified or
Agilentapproved field service engineers (unless specified otherwise).
Consult the manuals or product labels supplied with your personal
computer (PC), monitor, printer/plotter and water-cooling system to
determine which parts are operator-accessible.
Replace blown fuses with ones of the size and rating shown in the
text near to the fuse holder.
Other Precautions
Use of the spectrometer system and accessories may involve
materials, solvents and solutions which are flammable, corrosive,
toxic or otherwise hazardous. Careless, improper or unskilled use of
such materials, solvents and solutions can create explosion hazards,
fire hazards, toxicity and other hazards that can result in death,
serious personal injury or damage to equipment.
Always ensure that laboratory safety practices governing the use,
handling and disposal of hazardous materials are strictly observed.
These safety practices should include wearing appropriate safety
clothing and safety glasses.

Air flow to the cooling fans of the spectrometer and accessories must
be unobstructed. Do not block the ventilation grills on the
spectrometer and accessories. Consult the manuals supplied with
your PC, monitor, printer and water-cooling system for their specific
ventilation requirements.
Great care should be taken when working with glass or quartz parts
to prevent breakage and cuts. This is especially important when
attaching plastic tubing to glass barbs, or removing and replacing
pieces of broken torch or bonnet.
The spectrometer weighs approximately 203 kg (448 lb). To avoid
injury to personnel or damage to the instrument or property, always
use a forklift or other suitable mechanical lifting device to move the
instrument.
Use only Agilent-supplied spares with your instrument.

Warning Symbols
The following is a list of symbols that appear in conjunction with
warnings in this manual and on the spectrometer. The hazard they
describe is also shown. The beginning of the warning text is noted by
a warning icon:
WARNING
A triangular symbol indicates a warning. The meanings of the
symbols that may appear alongside warnings in the documentation
or on the instrument itself are as follows:
Broken glass Extreme cold hazard Corrosive liquids
Electrical shock Eye hazard Fire hazard
Heavy weight Heavy weight Hot surface

(danger to feet) (danger to hands)
Noxious gases RF radiation
The following symbol may be used on warning labels attached to the

instrument. When you see this symbol, refer to the relevant operation
or service manual for the correct procedure referred to by that
warning label.

The following symbols appear on the instrument for your

information.
I Mains power on
0 Mains power off
Fuse
Single phase alternating current
Direct current
When attached to the rear of the instrument, it indicates that

the product complies with the requirements of one or more
EU directives.
Out position of a bi-stable push switch.
In position of a bi-stable push switch.
Plasma on
Plasma off
On for part of equipment.
Off for part of equipment.

Color Coding
The various indicator lights appearing on Agilent instruments and
associated accessories are color coded to represent the status of the
instrument or accessory.
A green light indicates the instrument is in normal/standby
mode.
An orange light indicates that a potential hazard is present.
A blue light indicates that operator intervention is required.
A red light warns of danger or an emergency.
US FCC Advisory Statement

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and operated in accordance with the
instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user
will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to
correct the interference at his or her expense.
Spurious and Harmonic Radiation Compliance

Your Agilent ICP-OES complies with the requirements of FCC rules
and Regulations part 18, subpart CMiscellaneous Equipment, at the
date of manufacture.

CE Compliance
Your Agilent 700 Series ICP-OES instrument has been designed to
comply with the requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) Directive and the Low Voltage (electrical safety) Directive
(commonly referred to as the LVD) of the European Union. Agilent
has confirmed that each product complies with the relevant
Directives by testing a prototype against the prescribed EN
(European Norm) standards.
Proof that a product complies with these directives is indicated by:
the CE Marking appearing on the rear of the product, and
the documentation package that accompanies the product
containing a copy of the Declaration of Conformity. The
Declaration of Conformity is the legal declaration by Agilent that
the product complies with the directives listed above, and shows
the EN standards to which the product was tested to
demonstrate compliance.


Introduction
2. Introduction
Pre-installation Requirements 17
User Documentation 18
Conventions 18
Notes and Tips 18
Specifications 19
Environmental Conditions 19
Electrical Power Supplies 19
Gas Supplies 22
Water Cooling System 24
Drain Vessel 27
Laboratory Conditions 27
Temperature Control 27
Cleanliness 28
Instrument Cooling Air Supply 28
Weights and Dimensions 29
Pre-installation Requirements
Prior to receiving your instrument you will have been provided with
an Agilent 700 Series ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer pre-
installation Manual (publication number 8510233700), which
describes the environmental and operating requirements of the
ICP-OES system. You must prepare your laboratory according to
these instructions before the ICP-OES can be installed. You should
keep the pre-installation manual for future reference. If you have
misplaced your copy, you can obtain a free replacement from your
local Agilent office.

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User Documentation
You have been provided with the following documentation to help
you set up and operate your Agilent ICP-OES system:
This operation manual, with Safety practices and hazards
information, instructions for finding information about installing
and maintaining the components of the ICP-OES and a brief
operation overview.
An extensive online Help system containing context-sensitive
Help, step-by-step instructions for frequently performed
operations and instructions for using any accessories you
ordered.
Conventions
The following conventions have been used throughout the
documentation:
Menu items, menu options and field names (e.g., select Copy
from the Edit menu) have been typed in bold. Bold is also used to
signify the pushbuttons appearing throughout the software (e.g.,
click OK).
ALL CAPITALS indicate keyboard and mouse commands (e.g.,
press the F2 key) and text you must type in from the keyboard
(e.g., type SETUP at the prompt).
References to the ICP-OES instrument are applicable to all
models (Agilent 710/715/720/725/730/735 ICP-OES) unless
otherwise stated.
Notes and Tips

A Note is used to give advice or information.
A Tip is used to give practical hints to help you achieve the best
possible performance from your ICP-OES.

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Specifications
Environmental Conditions
The instrument is suitable for indoor use only and is classified
suitable under the following categories (EN 61010-1):
Installation category II
Pollution degree 2
Safety class 1
Condition Altitude Temp (C) Humidity (%RH)
non-condensing
Non-operating (Transport) 03050 m 545 2080

(010000 ft)
Non-operating & meeting dielectric Sea level 40 9095

strength tests
Operating but not necessarily meeting 03050 m 531 80

specifications (010000 ft) 3135 [803.33 (temp31)]
Where: temp = temperature in C
Operating within specifications 03050 m 1035 880

(010000 ft)
NOTE For optimum analytical performance, it is recommended that the ambient

temperature of the laboratory be between 20 and 25 C and be held constant to
within 2 C throughout the entire working day.
Electrical Power Supplies

All power supplies should be single phase AC, 3 wire system (active,
neutral, ground or two active and ground) and should be terminated
at an appropriate connection receptacle that is within reach of the
system power cable.

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Spectrometer Power Connections
Power supply phase Single
Cable rating 750 V AC, 58 A
Plug supplied Required wall socket
Australia 250 V 32 A 250 V 32 A

Wilco 56PA332 Wilco 56SO332
USA Nema L6-50P Nema L6-50R

Hubbell # 8265 Hubbell # CS8269
Europe Customer supplied Match selected plug

(no plug fitted)
Other Electrical Connections

IEEE 488
NOTE Basic insulation is provided for single fault protection on the IEEE connector.
Fuses
1FS1 & 1FS2 T6.3AH250V, IEC 127 sheet 5, 5 x 20 mm
1CB1 Circuit breaker 30 A Fast trip
NOTE For safety reasons, any other internal fuse or circuit breaker is not operator
accessible, and should only be replaced by Agilent-authorized personnel.
Fuse information on the rear of the instrument is the most up to

date.

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Electrical Requirements
The installation of electrical power supplies must comply with the
rules and/or regulations imposed by the local authorities responsible
for the use of electrical energy in the workplace.
All power supplies for the spectrometer, accessories and water cooler
should be single phase, AC, 3 wire systems (active, neutral, ground or
two active and ground). Each connection should be terminated at an
appropriate receptacle within reach of each assemblys power cable.
Use of power boards or extension cables is not recommended.
It is recommended that separate mains circuits, (individually
protected by fuses or circuit breakers) are used for each component
in the system such as the water cooler, autosampler and printer.
Avoid using power supplies from a source that may be subject to
electrical interference from other services (such as large electric
motors, elevators, welders and air conditioning units).
Agilent ICP-OES spectrometers are supplied with a 2 meter long
(6 ft 6 in), mains supply cable. The power cable is hardwired to the
rear of the instrument. The cable is manufactured by Titanex and
rated to 750 V AC at 58 amps.
Local regulations in several European countries do not permit the
use of a breakable wall-mounted power supply connection for high
current single phase mains supplies. In these areas, the mains power
supply to the ICP-OES should be hardwired to the wall.
For Canada only, the power cable shipped from the factory must be
replaced with a locally sourced UL/CSA cable such as Carol 02728.
In areas where 208/220/240 volt single phase power supplies are not
commonly available, two active phases from a two or three phase
system may be used.
The instrument supply draws a maximum of 28 amps RMS at
187 volts with a power factor of approximately 0.70. In areas where
208 to 240 V AC supplies are not available at the required rating, a
380/415 volt, phase-to-phase, to 220 volt single phase step down
transformer may be installed.

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Table 1. Required supply voltages
System unit Required supply voltage Nominal rating
Spectrometer 208 V AC 10% 5.1 kVA
220 V AC 10%
provides 230 V AC +6%, -14%
240 VAC 10%

Provides 230 VAC +14%, -6%
Frequency 50/60 Hz 1 Hz
Water cooler (Typical) 220240 VA C, 50 Hz 2 400 VA

115/230 VA C, 60 Hz 2 100 VA
Voltage 10%, Frequency 1 Hz
SPS 3 autosampler 96264 V AC ~220 VA

5060 1 Hz
VGA 77 100 V AC, 10% 24 VA

120 V AC, 10%
220 V AC, 10%

provides 230 VAC +6%, 14%
240 V AC, 10%

provides 230 V AC +14%, 6%
Frequency 49 to 61 Hz
Personal computer (Typical) 115, 120, 220, 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 300 VA
Printer (Typical) 115, 120, 220, 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 85 VA
Gas Supplies
The installation of compressed or liquid gas supplies must comply
with the rules and/or regulations imposed by the local authorities
responsible for such use in the workplace.

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Liquid or gaseous argon and nitrogen may be used with Agilent

ICP-OES spectrometer systems. Agilent recommends the use of liquid
gases which are more pure, more convenient and cheaper per unit
volume.
The main gas supply requirement is argon for supply to the plasma,
nebulizer and optics interface purge (plus camera purge for Agilent
720/725/730/735 ICP-OES instruments). Gas is also required to
purge the polychromator assembly, and this may be either argon or
nitrogen. A separate gas line connects internally to the argon supply
unless the optional nitrogen purge kit is fitted (either factory or field
fitted).
Table 2. Gas requirements
Argon Nitrogen
Purity 99.996% 99.996%
Oxygen <5 ppm <5 ppm
Nitrogen (argon only) <20 ppm -
Water vapor <4 ppm <4 ppm
Permissible pressure range 400600 kPa

(57 to 88 psi)
Recommended pressure 550 kPa (80 psi) regulated
Required flow rates 0.732 L/min 3.5 L/min (if nitrogen is used to
purge the polychromator)
The spectrometer is fitted with PTFE gas supply hose assemblies,

1.8 meters (6 feet) in length fitted with Swagelok hardware. Gas
supply adaptors are included with each instrument to connect the
instrument to regulated gas supplies.
Storage Cylinder Instructions

Cylinders containing gas under pressure should be firmly secured to
a rigid structure, and the storage area must be adequately ventilated.

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Never locate gas cylinders near a source of ignition, or in a position

that is subject to direct heat. Gas storage cylinders often incorporate
a pressure release device which will discharge the gas at a
predetermined temperature, usually around 52 C (125 F).
If gases are to be plumbed from a remote storage area to the
instrument site, ensure that the local outlets are fitted with stop
valves, pressure gauges and suitable regulators which are easily
accessible to the instrument operator. The gas outlets must be
provided within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of the instrument.
Cryogenic Liquids
Cryogenic liquid gases are stored under pressure at very low
temperatures in Portable Liquid Cylinders (PLCs).
WARNING Extreme Cold Hazard

Contact with the super-cold liquid, gas or pipe surfaces can cause
severe skin damage. The PLCs should be located in a shielded position,
and all piping should be routed or covered to prevent skin contact.
For high gas flow rates and/or low ambient temperatures, it may be
necessary to obtain the gas by passing the liquid through an external
evaporator rather than use the internal pressure building facility of
the PLCs.
Liquid argon and liquid nitrogen may not be stored for extended
periods and often have special storage requirements. Contact your
local authorities and cryogenic gas supplier for more detailed
information on storage requirements and boil-off rates for local types
of PLCs.
Water Cooling System

Agilent ICP-OES instruments require a source of cooling water. Refer
to the pre-installation manual for compatible water cooling systems.

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The Agilent field service engineer will connect the ICP-OES

instrument to your water cooling system. Connection of the water
cooling system to the spectrometer, and installation and adjustment
of the internal pressure regulator and cut-out valve (where fitted),
are included as part of the system installation. Installation of the
required power connections and the unpacking of the
cooler/recirculator must be performed before instrument
installation.
NOTE The operation manual, mounting and assembly hardware for the cooling system
are included in the water cooler packaging. Care should be exercised to locate
all of these articles before the pack is discarded.
Table 3. Water cooling system specifications
Cooling capacity Axial system: 1 kW

Radial system: 200 W
Flow rate 1.1 L/min (0.3 gpm) minimum
Recommended inlet 20 C (68 F)

temperature (Maximum for Agilent 720/730 Series ICP-OES: 30 C (86 F)
(Maximum for Agilent 710 Series ICP-OES: 45 C (113 F)
Minimum inlet pressure 55 kPa (8.0 psi)
Maximum inlet pressure 310 kPa (45 psi)
NOTE Pressure regulation is recommended for supplies where the cooling water
pressure may be subject to fluctuations. Pressure regulation is necessary for
supplies that may exceed the maximum permissible pressure of 310 kPa
(45 psi).
The instrument is equipped with a water flow sensor, which will stop
operation of the plasma and camera Peltier assembly if the cooling
water flow through the instrument drops below 1.1 L/min (0.3 gpm).

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CAUTION Always ensure the water cooling system is on before igniting the plasma.
Provided that the flow rate can be maintained above 1.1 L/min and
maximum supply pressure is below 310 kPa (45 psi), the cooling
water supply may be taken from an in-house domestic water system,
if local regulations permit.
An alternative is to install a recirculating water cooler system. The
system should provide cover for the reservoir to prevent evaporation
and stop contamination by dust or other impurities. Algicide should
be used.
A recirculating water cooling system has the advantage of reducing
the volume of water that will be required over the life of the
instruments operation. Because of the limited size of the water
cooler's reservoir, in the case of accidental damage, the amount of
water damage that can occur will also be limited.
Location of Water Cooling System

Many water coolers are designed to be located and operated indoors.
Before installing, consult the water cooler literature for more
information.
The coolant supply and return hoses of the spectrometer are
3.0 meters (10 feet) long. The inner diameter of the return hose is
7 millimeters (1/4 inch). The inner diameter of the supply hose is
9.5 millimeters (3/8 inch). The supply and return connection to the
water cooling source will require suitable metal barbs that
accommodate these diameter hoses. For most countries, the
appropriate barbs for connecting the instrument to coolers are
included with the instrument in kit form (part number 9910088600).

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Drain Vessel
The Agilent ICP-OES system needs a drain vessel for disposal of
excess fluids and vapors from the spraychamber. Suitable tubing is
supplied with the spectrometer for use with inorganic solvents. When
using organic solvents, different drain tubing that is suitable for the
solvent in use will be required.
A chemically inert container, not glass or of a narrow-necked style, to
hold a minimum of 2 liters (4 pints) of waste must be provided by the
user. It should be located underneath the sample compartment (or on
the right side of the instrument), where it is protected by the bench
and in full view of the operator.
Laboratory Conditions
The area selected for the operation of an AgilentICP-OES system
must be free from drafts, corrosive atmospheres and vibration.
Sample preparation areas and materials storage facilities should be
located in a separate room.
The area should be a dust-free, low humidity environment. Air
conditioning is strongly recommended for control of the
environment. For optimum analytical performance it is
recommended that the ambient temperature of the laboratory is
between 20 and 25 C (68 and 77 F).
Temperature Control
The heat generated by the ICP-OES system into the laboratory is
about 3650 watts, (joules per second) or 13140 kilojoules per hour
(12455 BTU per hour).
NOTE Most of the 3650 watts generated by the system is vented outside the
laboratory by the exhaust system.
The water cooler generates up to 1000 watts, (joules per second) or

3600 kilojoules per hour (3412 BTU per hour).

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Total load with both the water cooler and ICP-OES in the same room
would be up to 4650 watts or 16740 kilojoules per hour (15867 BTU
per hour).
Cleanliness
Limit dust levels to less than 36000000 particles (0.5 microns or
larger) per cubic meter of air.
Instrument Cooling Air Supply

The Agilent ICP-OES requires clean, dry, non-corrosive air for
cooling purposes. This is supplied to the instrument through an air
supply vent located at the top, rear of the instrument. The vent has
been fitted with a dust filter, to filter out particulate matter from the
surrounding environment.
The air supply is used to cool the RF generator and the electronics of
the instrument. Several of these assemblies contain parts prone to
corrosion. The introduction of cooling air contaminated with high
levels of acid, vapors or other corrosive substances may cause
damage to the instrument.
Due to the corrosive nature of some analytical work, it is
recommended that in applications demanding high usage of corrosive
materials, an external cooling air supply system is provided. It is
strongly recommended that the cooling air be supplied from an
environmentally controlled area that is away from the instrument
exhaust and any other area where corrosive materials are stored or
used.
The cooling air system with flue, fan, ducting and supply cowl, must
provide a minimum positive flow of 6 cubic meters per minute
(200 cfm). The ducting should be corrosion-resistant and fire-proof.
NOTE If an external cooling air supply system is required, an air inlet duct attachment
(part number 0110595300) must be ordered with the instrument.

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Weights and Dimensions

Table 4. Weights and dimensions of instruments and accessories
System unit Width Depth Height Weight
Agilent 700 Series ICP optical 1375 mm 750 990 mm 203 kg

emission spectrometer 54.5 in 29.5 in 39 in 448 lb
Shipping dimensions 1660 mm 960 mm 1420 mm 285 kg

65.5 in 37.8 in 56 in 628 lb
Personal computer
IBM compatible (typical) 450 mm 770 mm 520 mm (n/a)

18 in 30 in 20 in
Printer
Laser (typical) 500 mm 650 mm 200 mm (n/a)

18 in 30 in 20 in
Water cooling system
Lytron MCS-20 G03 and 439 mm 384 mm 338 mm 15 kg

Lytron MDC-20 H03 17.3 in 15.1 in 13.3 in 33 lb
Van der Heijden Typ 001VD for ICP 350 mm 405 mm 505 mm 42 kg
and Van der Heijden Typ Minore IIVD 13.8 in 15.9 in 19.9 in 93 lb
SPS 3 490 mm 285 mm 510 mm 15 kg

19.3 in 11.2 in 20.1 in 33 lb

29.9 in 19.7 in 33.1 in 68 lb
SPS 3 with diluter 572 mm 285 mm 510 mm 18 kg

22.5 in 11.2 in 20.1 in 40 lb

29.9 in 19.7 in 33.1 in 75 lb

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System unit Width Depth Height Weight
SPS trolley 580 mm 412 mm 400 mm

23 in 17 in 16 in
SVS 1 54 mm 110 mm 177 mm 615 g

2.1 in 4.3 in 7.0 in 1.4 lb
VGA 77 (including mounting bracket) 385 mm 340 mm 195 mm 6 kg

15 in 13.4 in 7.7 in 13 lb

19.3 in 19.3 in 12.6 in 22 lb
AGM 1
Shipping dimensions 550 mm 430 mm 245 mm

22 in 17 in 9.5 in
Ultrasonic nebulizer (trolley 780 mm 540 mm 1150 mm

mounted) 31 in 21 in 45 in
WARNING Danger to Feet

The ICP-OES weighs approximately 203 kg (448 lb). To avoid injury to
personnel or damage to equipment, always use a fork lift or other suitable
lifting device when moving the instrument.

Installation
3. Installation
Personal Computer Requirements 31
Installing the ICP Expert II Software 32
PCI-GPIB Driver Installation 35
PCI-GPIB Communications Card Installation 36
Hardware Installation 40
The Agilent 700 Series ICP-OES must be installed by a Agilent-

trained, Agilent-qualified or Agilent-authorized field service engineer.
You should have completed and returned the form in the
pre-installation manual stating that you have prepared the laboratory
in accordance with the requirements detailed in that manual. An
Agilentrepresentative will then arrange a suitable installation date
with you.
Details for unpacking the instrument and what to do in case it has
been damaged in transit are also outlined in the pre-installation
manual.
Personal Computer Requirements

The recommended and minimum PC specifications are listed in the
following table. They can also be found on Agilents Web site at
www.agilent.com. The minimum configuration represents the
absolute minimum that is required to run the software. This PC
configuration may be out of manufacture, but you may want to use a
PC you already have. The recommended configuration should be
followed when buying a new PC.

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Table 5. Minimum and recommended computer specifications
Minimum Recommended
Pentium 4 processor, 2.8 GHz or higher Pentium 4 processor, 3.0 GHz or higher
1 GB of RAM 2 GB of RAM
100 GB hard drive 2 x 200 GB hard drives
16 speed CD-ROM or DVD-RW 16 speed CD-ROM or DVD-RW
Super VGA monitor with high color (16 bit) Super VGA monitor with high color (16 bit)
display, 800 x 600 resolution display, 1024 x 768 resolution
16 bit sound card and speakers 16 bit sound card and speakers
Windows 101 key keyboard Windows 101 key keyboard
Microsoft or compatible mouse Microsoft or compatible mouse
One full length PCI-compatible slot for I/O card One full length PCI-compatible slot for I/O card
Windows XP Professional (Service pack 3) Windows XP Professional (Service pack 3)

32 bit software 32 bit software
Other PC Ports at least one serial (RS232) port Other PC ports at least one USB port, two serial
(RS232) ports
Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0 Microsoft Internet Explorer v6.0
Installing the ICP Expert II Software

Although the Agilent-trained, Agilent-qualified or Agilent-authorized
field service engineer will install the ICP Expert II software for you
during the installation process, you may need to install the software
yourself at some later stage, for example if you change the PC.

Installation
The instructions listed here are a simplified version of what's

required to complete installation of the ICP Expert II software. For a
more comprehensive instruction set (especially for installation in 21
CFR 11 environments, or for installation on a network where one PC
operates the instrument, and a second PC (usually an IT Server) is
used for storage of collected data), refer to the installation
instructions supplied with the ICP Expert II software disks (either
publication number 8510236400 ICP Expert II Software Installation
Instructions or 8510233500 ICP Expert II Software Installation
Instructions for 21 CFR Part 11 Environments).
NOTE Do not plug the PCI-GPIB card into the PCI slot of the controlling computer
before installing the ICP Expert II Software. When installing the ICP Expert II
Software for the first time, it is important to make sure that the PCI-GPIB card
driver is installed before plugging in the PCI-GPIB card. PCI-GPIB driver
installation automatically occurs during installation of the ICP Expert II
Software.
To install the ICP Expert II software:

1 Log on to the instrument computer with Admistrative rights.
2 Insert the ICP Expert II Software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
The software will automatically start1.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen. In the Setup Type
window, select a Complete installation type. During the
installation you will also be asked to install the provided
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Express Edition programs (if you do not already have these on
your PC), plus the Varian Spectroscopy Database Administration
(VSDA) program. This is necessary for the software's database
storage capability.
4 Click Yes to restart the computer.
1 If you have turned off the auto-start capability of your CD-ROM drive, you will need to run the setup.exe file on the
CD-ROM.

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5 If you are using 21 CFR 11 software, remove the ICP Expert II

CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and insert the Spectroscopy
Configuration Manager (SCM) CD-ROM. Otherwise, continue
from Step 6. Follow the instructions on the screen, in conjunction
with your software installation instruction sheet (publication
number 8510233500). In the Setup Type window, select a
Complete installation type. Remove the Spectroscopy
Configuration Manager (SCM) disk from the CD-ROM drive and
insert the Privileges and Profiles disk. Follow the instructions on
the screen. Remove the Privileges and Profiles disk from the CD-
ROM drive.
6 Insert the ICP Expert II Help disk into the CD-ROM drive. The
installation should automatically start. All necessary Help files
will be selected. Click Install Help, and then follow the prompts
on the screen.
7 If you are using the Productivity Package, remove any CD-ROMs
from the CD-ROM drive and insert the Agilent Productivity
Package CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen.
8 If there are Patches available for the ICP Expert II software,
remove any CD-ROMs from the CD-ROM drive and insert the
Agilent Patches CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen.
9 After successful installation of the software, shut down the PC
and install the National Instruments PCI-GPIB card into the PCI
slot. Refer to Page 36 for instructions on how to do this.
10 Once installation is complete, you will need to register your ICP
Expert II Software. To start the ICP Expert II Software, click the
Windows Start button then All Programs > ICP Expert II > ICP
Expert II. Complete the Software Registration, if requested to do
so, referring to the online Help if required.
11 You will also need to configure VSDA, which is used to manage
stored collected data. To start VSDA, click the
VSDAdministrator desktop shortcut, or click the Windows Start
button then All Programs > Varian > Database Utilities >
VSDAdministrator. Refer to the online Help for instructions on
setting up VSDA.

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TIP To familiarize yourself with the ICP Expert II software, after installation, click the
Windows Start button and choose Programs > ICP Expert II > ICP Expert II
Help. When the ICP Expert II Help appears, click the How to link to view step-
by-step instructions on how to use the Agilent 700 Series ICP-OES.
PCI-GPIB Driver Installation

The installation of the PCI-GPIB driver occurs automatically during
software installation. After installing the software, you only need to
install the PCI-GPIB card (refer to Page 36) to complete setting up the
GPIB.
NOTE Although the Agilent-trained, Agilent-qualified or Agilent-authorized field

service engineer will configure the PCI-GPIB driver for you during the
installation process, you may need to configure the driver yourself at some later
stage, for example if you change the PC.
At the end of the installation, a dialog box will prompt you to

configure the driver. The dialog asks if you already have a PCI-BPIB
card on your PC.
If you have a PCI-GPIB card in your computer:
1 Click Yes.
2 Follow the instructions in the Notepad window displayed
(GPIB_Install.txt) to complete the installation.
If you do not have a PCI-GPIB card in your computer:
1 Click No.
2 Once you have installed the PCI-GPIB communications card,
(refer to Page 36 for details), you can configure the PCI-GPIB
card at any time. To do this, click the Windows Start button and
choose Programs > ICP Expert II > Config GPIB_PCI, then
follow the prompts.

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PCI-GPIB Communications Card Installation

The National Instruments PCI-GPIB card (part number 9910102100)
must be installed in your PC to interface the PC and ICP-OES.
NOTE Although the Agilent-trained, Agilent-qualified or Agilent-authorized field

service engineer will install the GPIB communications card for you during the
installation process, you may need to configure the driver yourself at some later
stage, for example if you change the PC.
CAUTION The components on the communications card and in the PC are highly static-
sensitive. To avoid damaging these components you must drain any static
charges from your body before installing the board, and prevent the generation
of any new static charges during the installation. This can be done by wearing
an ESD (electrostatic discharge) wrist strap attached to a grounding point. You
can obtain a disposable ESD strap from Agilent (part number 7910031300); or
you can obtain one from your local electronics supplier.
To install a National Instruments PCI-GPIB communications card:

1 Turn off and unplug the computer.
2 Remove the cover, following the instructions in the manual
provided with the computer.

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Figure 1 Removing the PC cover

3 Attach one end of the ESD strap to a bare metal part of the PC
chassis and wrap the other end around your wrist.
Figure 2 Attaching the ESD strap to a metal part of the PC

4 Remove a blanking plate from one of the empty slots in the
computer.

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Figure 3 Removing a blanking plate from an empty PC slot

5 Remove the card from its static-shielded packaging. Do not touch
the gold edge connectors.
Figure 4 Incorrect and correct way to handle the card

6 Press the card firmly into the empty PC slot. The gold edge
connectors should slide firmly into the matching sockets of the
PC slot. Secure the card with the screw.

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Figure 5 Sliding the card into an empty slot

7 Replace the computer cover.
Figure 6 Replacing the PC cover

8 Connect the cable between the instrument and the computer (one
end plugs into the interface board in the computer, and the other
plugs into the socket in the rear of the instrument).

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9 Connect the computer to the mains power.

10 Turn the computer on and log on as an administrator.
Hardware Installation
Your ICP-OES should be ready to operate after the Agilent field
service engineer has installed it. However, you may need to set up
items such as the peristaltic pump, nebulizer, torch or spraychamber.
For instructions on how to do this, please refer to the online Help.
Click the Windows Start button and choose Programs > ICP Expert
II > ICP Expert II Help.
When the ICP Expert II Help appears, click How to > Install
instrument components to view step-by-step instructions on how to
remove and install the various instrument components.

Operation
4. Operation
Analysis Checklist 42
Turning on the Instrument and Software 42
Turning On the Instrument for the First Time (or From
Shutdown Mode) 42
Turning On the Instrument From Standby Mode 43
Creating/Opening a Worksheet 44
Developing a Method 45
Preparing for Analysis 46
Calibrating the Detector 47
Aligning the Torch 49
Setting Operating Conditions 50
Setting up Standards 52
Running Samples 53
Printing a Report 54
Turning the Instrument Off 55
Using Standby Mode 56
Using Shutdown Mode 58
This chapter provides a quick guide to getting the instrument set up

and running samples.
You will find step-by-step instructions for common operations in the
ICP Expert II Help. To access this information:
1 Select the Windows Start button and choose Programs > ICP
Expert II > ICP Expert II Help.
2 When the ICP Expert II Help appears, click How to to view the
available step-by-step instructions.

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Analysis Checklist
You need to complete the following steps in turn to measure a
sample/s. You will find details on each step in this chapter.
Turn on the instrument and software
Create/open a worksheet
Develop a method
Prepare for analysis
Calibrate the detector
Align the torch
Set operating conditions
Set up standards
Run samples
Print a report
Turning on the Instrument and Software

Before starting the system, carefully read the Safety practices and
hazards section at the front of this manual and ensure that the
laboratory is set up according to the details specified in the
pre-installation manual.
Turning On the Instrument for the First Time (or From Shutdown
Mode)
To turn on the instrument for the first time or from Shutdown
mode:
1 Check that all tubing on the torch, spraychamber, nebulizer and
peristaltic pump is correctly connected.
2 Close the torch compartment door, ensuring that the locking
lever is fully latched.
3 Switch on the computer, monitor and printer.

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4 Switch on the water cooler.

5 Turn on the gas supply at the cylinder.
6 Plug the cable into the wall socket and set the switch to On.
7 To turn on the spectrometer, set the RF supply circuit breaker
located on the rear right-hand side of the instrument to the On
(up) position.
8 Set the instrument power switch, located at the front left of the
instrument, to | (the green power indicator should light).
NOTE Both the RF supply circuit breaker and instrument power switch must be
switched on for the instrument to work.
9 Switch on the laboratory exhaust system.
WARNING Hot Surfaces- Noxious Fumes

Burn danger, inhalation hazard. The plasma emits heat, ozone and fumes,
which can be hazardous. Always switch on the exhaust system before
lighting the plasma.
10 To start the ICP Expert II software, click the Windows Start

button and then choose Programs > ICP Expert II > ICP Expert
II. The Main Index window will appear.
Turning On the Instrument From Standby Mode

To turn on the instrument from Standby mode:
1 Check that all tubing on the torch, spraychamber, nebulizer and
peristaltic pump is correctly connected.
2 Close the torch compartment door, ensuring that the locking
lever is fully latched.

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3 Switch on the monitor and printer (if they are off).

4 Switch on the water cooler (if it is off).
5 The Peltier will switch on automatically. If for some reason it has
been turned off, switch on the Peltier by choosing Peltier on
from the Analyze menu.
NOTE You can check if the Peltier is on by looking at the Instrument Setup window
Status page. It may take some time to reach operating temperature. It is
recommended that you wait three to five minutes before starting an analysis.
6 If you have accessories fitted, switch them on.

7 Switch on the laboratory exhaust system.
WARNING Hot Surfaces- Noxious Fumes

Burn danger, inhalation hazard.The plasma emits heat, ozone and fumes
which can be hazardous. Always switch on the exhaust system before
lighting the plasma.
Creating/Opening a Worksheet
Any new worksheets created are saved to a database. You will not be
able to create or open worksheets unless you have set up the VSDA
software. Instructions for setting up VSDA can be found in the online
Help (the online Help is accessed from within the VSDA software by
pressing the F1 key) and the software installation instructions that
came with your ICP Expert II software.
To create a new worksheet:
1 From the Main Index window, click the Worksheet button. The
Load Worksheet dialog box will be displayed.

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2 Click New in the Load Worksheet dialog box. The Create a New
Worksheet dialog box will be displayed.
3 Highlight the name of the server where your data is to be stored
(this may be the local PC or a client-based server). A list of
available databases is displayed on the right side of the dialog
box, as well as below the server name on the left.
4 From the list below the server, click the database you are going to
use. Any worksheets already in existence will be displayed in the
panel on the right.
5 In the Name field, type a name for the worksheet that you are
about to create.
6 From the Menu bar, select the type of worksheet that you are
creating. Choose from quantitative or time resolved scan
worksheet files. You can also create a worksheet from a template.
Some templates are supplied in the ICP Expert II software.
7 Click Save. The Worksheet window will appear with the new
worksheet loaded.
Developing a Method
To develop a method:
1 Open the Method Editor by clicking the Method Editor button
(or the Method Editor icon on the Toolbar). The Element page
will be displayed.
2 On the Element page, ensure that the Periodic Table is displayed.
If it is not visible, choose Periodic Table from the View menu.
3 Select the required elements by clicking on each element in the
Periodic Table. This will display the Add Analysis Line dialog
box, which allows the addition of wavelengths, internal
standards and potential interferences.

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NOTE You can also add multiple elements by holding down the CONTROL key and
clicking the required elements in the Periodic Table. The most prominent line
will be automatically added to the method as an analyte. Selected analytes will
be highlighted in blue.
4 Check for potential interferences. To do this, in the Add Analysis

Line dialog box under Potential Interferences, check that there
are no interferent or other analytical lines close to the selected
analytical line. Their relative intensity will govern how close the
lines can be to each other.
For example, if your matrix contains an element that is not of
analytical interest, but is a potential interferent and has a line
close to one of your analytical lines, the concentration of that
element in your matrix will determine whether you need to
choose another analytical line.
5 Click OK once you have made any required adjustments in the
Add Analysis Line dialog box.
6 Add additional elements as required.
NOTE See the ICP Expert II Help for a more detailed description of setting up a
method.
Preparing for Analysis

To prepare for analysis:
1 Ensure that the peristaltic pump is set up correctly (refer to the
Peristaltic Pump section of the online Help), place the sample
tubing from the peristaltic pump into the wash solution and the
drain tubing into the drainage vessel.
2 If you have not already done so, adjust the pressure bars on the
peristaltic pump for even sample flow.

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3 Turn on the plasma by clicking the Plasma on button in the

Method Editor or Instrument Setup window, or by pressing
SHIFT+F4 on the keyboard. The pump will be initialized and the
solution will begin aspirating.
NOTE The plasma will take between 30 to 40 seconds to ignite. If it fails to ignite, refer
to the Troubleshooting section in the online Help for further information.
NOTE See the online Help for instructions on how to adjust the pressure bars.
Calibrating the Detector

Refer to the online Help for information about what a wavelength
calibration is, and how to prepare the wavelength calibration
solution.
To perform a wavelength calibration:
1 Check that the polychromator boost purge is on. To do this, click
the Instrument Setup icon on the main toolbar. Click the Status
tab and check that under Polychromator, PolyBoost is On'.
If the PolyBoost purge is Off' turn it on. To do this, choose
PolyBoost On from the Analyze menu in the main window.
Reopen the Instrument Setup window. Under Polychromator,
PolyBoost should now say On'. Leave the poly boost purging for
at least 20 minutes prior to performing the wavelength
calibration.

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NOTE It is highly recommended that the PolyBoost purge is on when performing a

wavelength calibration. If you do not intend to measure wavelengths under 190
nm, you may wish to turn the PolyBoost purge off. To do this, choose PolyBoost
off from the Analyze menu in the main window. Note that the calibration may
only go to 189 nm if the PolyBoost is not on. For Agilent 725/735 ICP-OES
instruments (and 715 ICP-OES instruments if you have this option), you may
also choose Snout Purge. You must have snout purge on if you want to
calibrate below 189 nm.
2 Open the Instrument Setup window (if it is not already open), by

clicking the Instrument Setup icon on the main toolbar, and click
the W/L Calib tab.
3 With the wash solution aspirating, click Dark Current Scan. It
will take roughly 1 to 2 minutes to measure the dark current.
Once completed, a message will appear indicating the dark
current measurement has been completed.
NOTE This You can save the dark current measurement data by clicking Store Dark
Current.
4 Remove the sample tubing from the wash solution. Wipe the
tubing and transfer it into the wavelength calibration solution.
5 Once the wavelength calibration solution is aspirating, click
Calibrate to perform the wavelength calibration. After a short
while, a message will appear stating that the wavelength
calibration is complete, as well as indicating the wavelength
calibration range.
NOTE By default a wavelength calibration uses the Wavelength Calibration worksheet.

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6 If the calibration fails, check the sample introduction system. If

the system appears OK, prepare a new wavelength calibration
solution and try again, or consult the Troubleshooting section of
the online Help.
7 Agilent 710/715 ICP-OES only: Perform a hardware calibration.
To do this, ensure that the wavelength calibration solution is
aspirating, and click Calibrate Hardware. A dialog box will
appear once the calibration has been completed.
NOTE Preferably, this step should be performed by an Agilent field service engineer.
Aligning the Torch

You now need to align the torch viewing position before using a new
method. To do this:
1 Place the sample pump tubing into a 5 ppm Mn solution or the
wavelength calibration solution.
2 From the Main index window of the ICP Expert II software,
choose Instrument Setup from the Window menu.
3 Click the Torch Align tab.
a Ensure that the Scan method path points to the
TorchAlignment.vws file (Agilent 720/730 Series ICP-OES) or
TorchAlignment.sws (Agilent 710 Series ICP-OES). The file is
located in the
\Program Files\Varian\ICPExpert\Run\Supplied
Worksheets directory on the drive where the ICP Expert II
software is installed.
The TorchAlignment file consists of a single line, Mn 257.610
nm, which is recommended because it gives a representative
viewing range scan for most analytical lines.
b If the TorchAlignment file is not listed in the Scan method
path, click the Browse button and choose the file from the
Open from dialog box.
c Click the Torch Scan button to perform a horizontal scan.

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d If you have an axial unit, perform a vertical torch scan after

you have performed the horizontal scan. When the
instrument scans the torch, it will move the pre-optics to the
optimum positions for viewing the plasma. The optimum
positions are displayed on the slide-bars. If the horizontal or
vertical positions have changed by more than 1 from the
previous setting, perform another horizontal scan.
When you perform a torch alignment scan, you should see a scan
result similar to the following:
Figure 7 An ideal torch alignment scan

If the scan result does not look similar to the one shown in Figure 7,
the torch may need to be realigned, in which case, a visit from your
local Agilent field service engineer will be required.
Setting Operating Conditions

To set the operating conditions:
1 Once you have finished selecting the analytical lines, click the
Conditions tab.
2 Ensure that All lines share same conditions is selected in the
Options menu. Click the Multiple Graphs icon from the Graphics
window so that multiple graphs can be viewed at once.

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3 Remove the sample tubing from the wash solution. Wipe the
tubing and transfer it into the solution to be analyzed. Once the
solution is aspirating, click the Read Spectrum icon (or press the
F8 key on the keyboard) to perform a scan.
4 When the scan is complete, you may alter the settings for the
selected line, and perform another wavelength scan to compare
the effects of different operating conditions on the analytical
signal. This will allow you to determine the optimum settings for
the selected line. Ensure that Overlay is selected in the Graphics
menu so that you can compare the signals. Power, nebulizer flow
and viewing height (radial instruments) will have the greatest
impact on sensitivity.
NOTE For Agilent 720/730 Series ICP-OES instruments, the software can
automatically determine and set the optimal operating conditions for each line.
Refer to the online Help for further details.
CAUTION High plasma operating powers can result in torch meltdown. When running the
torch at a power setting above 1.4 kW, always monitor the torch and decrease
the power if it starts to overheat.
Plasma gas flows that are too low may also cause the torch to overheat and
melt.
NOTE Recommended values for the line settings are given in the Conditions used by,
Sample introduction and General settings online Help pages. Use these values
as a guide when entering your own values until you become more familiar with
the system.
5 Repeat the above steps until you are satisfied with your results.
Generally, this involves finding the optimum intensity.

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Setting up Standards
To set up standards:
1 Click the Standards tab. Ensure the Calibration mode is
Quantitative, not Standard Additions.
2 Enter the number of standards required. As you add standards,
columns will be added to the Standard Concentrations table.
3 Enter the concentration of each standard in the table.
4 Select the units required by clicking on the required cell and
choosing the units from the drop-down menu.
Leave the correlation coefficient at its default value of 0.995000. The
MultiCal Parameters table can remain unchanged.
NOTE Clicking on the element name in the Standard Concentrations table will
highlight the row. If your standards have the same values, you can quickly copy
and paste the row values by right-clicking on the table and using the Copy and
Paste options.
5 Click the Notes tab to add any additional information regarding

the method, sample preparation, calibration preparation, the
matrix, user information or any other general information
required. The Notes page is a simple text editor.
6 Choose Exit from the File menu to close the Method Editor. Click
Yes when you are prompted to save your changes.
You can now run an analysis using the method you have just
developed.

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Running Samples
To run samples:
1 From the Worksheet window, click the Sequence tab.
2 Ensure the Sample source is set to Manual.
3 Click the Sequence Editor button. Enter the required number of
samples in the Sample count field.
4 Select Begin with calibration and Include a blank in
calibration. Select the other boxes as required.
5 Click OK.
6 From the Sequence page, click the Sequence Parameters button.
7 Set On calibration failure to Stop.
8 Click OK. When you are asked to confirm your selections, click
Yes.
9 Click the Analysis tab and do the following:
a Ensure your samples are selected. This will be indicated by a
yellow highlight. To select all solutions, click the Tube cell in
the top left corner of the table.
b Click the Start Analysis icon (or press the SHIFT +F8 keys)
in the Toolbar to begin the analysis and follow the
subsequent prompts.
NOTE If the Start icon is grayed out, hold the cursor over the icon until the hint text
(enabled in the View menu) is revealed. This will indicate what action is
required to enable the icon.
The Start icon will only be available under the following

circumstances:
the torch is on
the Peltier has cooled down and has stabilized
at least one worksheet is open
solutions are selected for analysis

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the Analysis page is open

a worksheet is not currently being run
the autosampler is online, if an autosampler sequence is selected
NOTE For further information about running an analysis, refer to the ICP Expert II Help.
Printing a Report
To print a report:
1 From the File menu, choose Report Settings.
NOTE When printing a report, you can simply select Print from the File menu.
However, if you do so, a report will be generated based upon the last used
Report Settings. You will not be able to select the data to be included in the
printout.
2 In the Report Settings dialog box on the General page, specify the
following:
whether to generate a native or HTML report
the report style
whether to report all of the results or only those highlighted
whether to print the report automatically at the end of the
analysis run
the data content to be included
what calibration data is to be included
the match sample label string, if required
whether to print all or only the visible columns
the units
3 On the Customize page, specify the appearance of the report
including whether you want to print the report in color, the size
of the graphs, and add a header, footer and logo.

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NOTE When selecting the report Style, please note the following:
Tabular produces a report in the same form as the worksheet. Calibration data
cannot be selected for printing.
Mean Only reports are designed for analysts who are only interested in final
results. As a result, many of the Content options and the option to print
Calibration data are disabled.
An All Data report allows you to select all of the Report Settings options to
include in your report.
NOTE You can preview the report if required by clicking the Preview button.
Previewing the report allows you to ensure that you have included all of the
data you require.
4 Click the Print button to generate a report as specified. A

message will appear briefly indicating the progress status of the
report being generated.
5 The Print dialog box will then be opened. You can select to print
all of the report, or a range of pages. Reports are printed to your
default printer, unless you specify otherwise. You can specify
your printer options in the Print Setup dialog box, accessible
from the File menu.
As the Print dialog is a standard Windows dialog, you can obtain
Whats this help on an item by clicking the question mark icon in
the top right corner and then clicking the item of interest.
Turning the Instrument Off

There are two modes of turning off your ICP-OES. For day-to-day use,
it is recommended that the instrument be set to Standby mode
(which keeps the polychromator thermostating system and purge
systems operational). When the ICP-OES is not going to be in use for
prolonged periods, the Shutdown mode may be used (which turns off
all purging as well as the polychromator thermostating system).

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Using Standby Mode

To set the instrument to Standby mode:
1 Rinse the spraychamber by aspirating water for a few minutes.
NOTE When running organic samples it is recommended that the spraychamber be

cleaned and dried thoroughly between analyses.
2 Extinguish the plasma by clicking the Plasma Off icon, pressing

F4 on the keyboard or choosing Plasma Off from the Analyze
menu. The peristaltic pump stops automatically when the plasma
is extinguished.
NOTE The yellow Plasma emergency off button, located next to the mains power
switch on the front of the instrument, is designed to be used only in an
emergencyfor example if the torch is melting. It is not intended to be used
every time you want to extinguish the plasma. If used to extinguish the plasma,
you will need to reset the Plasma emergency off button to the on position
before the plasma can be re-ignited.
3 Leave the mains power switch on to keep the polychromator

thermostating system operational.
4 To save on argon costs, you can turn the polychromator boost off
overnight, by choosing PolyBoost off from the Analyze menu.
This is not recommended if you are routinely analyzing lines
below 190 nm, as the instrument will take some time to stabilize
when the polychromator boost is turned on again.
5 To increase the pump tubing lifetime, loosen the peristaltic pump
tubes by releasing the pressure bars and lift the tubes out of the
grooves. To do this:
a Push up the pressure bar screws. This releases them from the
resting bar (refer to Figure 8).
b Allow the resting bar to swing downwards.

Operation
c Lift the tubing out of the grooves.
Figure 8 Peristaltic pump with pressure bars pushed up and resting bar
freely down, allowing tubing to be loosened
6 It is recommended that you switch off the water cooler.
NOTE If the water cooler is turned off, the Peltier will automatically turn off.
For Agilent 720/730 Series ICP-OES instruments, if you would like

immediate operation next time the instrument is started, leave the
PC and gas on to eliminate the need to purge the detector. Close the
worksheet by selecting Close from the File menu but leave the ICP
Expert II software running. You may switch off the printer, monitor
and any accessories if desired.
Ensure that the powersave option on your PC is disabled (this will
prevent the shutdown of your hard disk). If this option is not
disabled, you could lose data during an unexpected shutdown.

Operation
WARNING Noxious Fumes

Inhalation danger. The exhaust system MUST remain on if the gas
supplies are on.
Using Shutdown Mode

To shut down your instrument:
1 Rinse the spraychamber by aspirating water for a few minutes.
NOTE When running organic samples it may be necessary to disconnect the

spraychamber and clean and dry it thoroughly between analyses.
2 Extinguish the plasma by clicking the Plasma Off icon, pressing

F4 on the keyboard or choosing Plasma Off from the Analyze
menu. The peristaltic pump stops automatically when the plasma
is extinguished.
NOTE The yellow Plasma emergency off button, located next to the mains power
switch on the front of the instrument, is designed to be used only in an
emergencyfor example if the torch is melting. It is not intended to be used
every time you want to extinguish the plasma.
If used to extinguish the plasma, you will need to reset the Plasma emergency
off button to the on position before the plasma can be re-ignited.
3 Turn off the Peltier by choosing Peltier Off from the Analyze
menu.

Operation
CAUTION The ICP-OES gas control unit supplies uninterrupted gas purge to the camera
(Agilent 720/730 Series ICP-OES only) and polychromator assemblies to
minimize the ingress of moisture. It is strongly recommended that gas supplies
be left on at all times except during long periods of non-use. It is recommended
to turn off the camera Peltier before turning off the instrument gas supply.
4 Switch off the mains power switch (the green light will go off).
This will turn off the complete instrument, including the Peltier
(if not done so manually earlier) as well as the polychromator
thermostating system.
5 Loosen the peristaltic pump tubes by releasing the pressure bars
and lift the tubes out of the grooves. To do this:
a Push up the pressure bar screws. This releases them from the
resting bar (refer to Figure 8).
b Allow the resting bar to swing downwards.
c Lift the tubing out of the grooves.
6 Switch off the water cooler, laboratory exhaust system and any
accessories (where applicable), and shut down the argon gas
supply at the cylinder.
7 Exit the ICP Expert II software, if it is no longer required, by
choosing Exit from the File menu. Switch off the printer and
monitor.
8 Restarting the instrument will take several hours due to gas
purge and polychromator thermal stabilization time.
NOTE If the instrument is not going to be in use for a period of time the torch, cone,
snout and torch compartment should be cleaned of any deposits, dirt or residue.

Operation

Maintenance
5. Maintenance
Routine Maintenance 62
Maintenance of Consumables 63
Cleaning 64
Spare Parts 64
This chapter includes the Agilent 700 Series ICP optical emission
spectrometer maintenance requirements that may be carried out by
an operator. Any maintenance procedures not specifically mentioned
in this chapter should be carried out only by Agilent-trained, Agilent-
qualified or Agilent-authorized field service engineers.
WARNING Eye Hazard

Danger to eyes. The plasma is an intense light source. Direct viewing
of the light source will cause eye damage. Operators and other
unauthorized personnel must NEVER remove the main covers or
disable the safety interlock system.
WARNING Shock Hazard

This instrument contains electrical circuits, devices and components
operating at dangerous voltages. Contact with these circuits, devices
and components can result in death, cause serious injury, or painful
electrical shock.

Maintenance
WARNING RF Hazard Hot surfaces

The plasma radiates dangerous levels of radio frequency (RF) energy.
Exposure to the RF energy can cause severe skin damage and cataracts of
the eyes, while close contact with the operating plasma can result in severe
heat burns to the skin, and an electrical discharge which can jump a
considerable distance and may cause death, severe electric shock or sub-
surface skin burns.
NOTE This section refers to maintenance procedures for the ICP-OES instrument. You
should refer to your PC and printer manuals for their maintenance procedures,
and to the ICP Expert II Help for the maintenance procedures for any
accessories you ordered.
Routine Maintenance
The following parts of the ICP-OES require routine maintenance.
Maintenance instructions are included in the ICP Expert II Help. To
access these instructions, click the Windows Start button, then
Programs > ICP Expert II > ICP Expert II Help. Click the
Maintenance link.
Hourly
Check and, if necessary, empty the drain vessel.
Daily
Check the water level in the Argon Saturator Accessory (ASA)
before every use (if applicable).
Clean the surface of your ICP-OES (spills should be cleaned up
immediately).
Inspect the pump tubing and replace if it has lost its elasticity.
Unclip the pump tubes when the pump is not in use.

Maintenance
Weekly
Clean the torch.
Clean the cone (710/720/730 ICP-OES instruments).
Clean the snout (715/725/735 ICP-OES instruments).
Clean the bonnet (715/725/735 ICP-OES instruments).
Clean the spraychamber.
Clean the nebulizer.
Monthly
Clean the cooling air intake filter on top of your instrument.
Inspect the state of the induction coil. Contact your local Agilent
office or representative if maintenance is required.
Check the water level in the water cooler (refer to manual
supplied with the water cooler for details).
Perform a wavelength calibration.
Maintenance of Consumables
For information on maintaining consumables (such as replacing the
torch, cleaning the cone, replacing the peristaltic pump tubes and
replacing fuses), refer to the online Help. Specifically:
1 Click the Windows Start button and choose Programs > ICP
Expert II > ICP Expert II Help.
2 When the ICP Expert II Help appears, click Maintenance to view
step-by-step instructions on how to maintain instrument
consumables.

Maintenance
Cleaning
Any spills in the sample compartment should be wiped up
immediately.
The exterior surfaces of the ICP-OES should be kept clean. All
cleaning should be done with a soft cloth. If necessary, this cloth can
be dampened with water or a mild detergent. Do not use organic
solvents or abrasive cleaning agents.
Spare Parts
For spare parts and consumables ordering information, refer to the
Agilent Technologies. Web site:
www.agilent.com

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1. Safety Practices and Hazards

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Heat, Vapors and Fumes

Compressed Gas Hazards

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The primary gas to be used with the spectrometer is argon, which is

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Broken glass Extreme cold hazard Corrosive liquids

Electrical shock Eye hazard Fire hazard

Heavy weight Heavy weight Hot surface

Noxious gases RF radiation

The following symbol may be used on warning labels attached to the

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The following symbols appear on the instrument for your

0 Mains power off

Single phase alternating current

When attached to the rear of the instrument, it indicates that

Out position of a bi-stable push switch.

In position of a bi-stable push switch.

On for part of equipment.

Off for part of equipment.

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US FCC Advisory Statement

Spurious and Harmonic Radiation Compliance

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Notes and Tips

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Non-operating (Transport) 03050 m 545 2080

Non-operating & meeting dielectric Sea level 40 9095

Operating but not necessarily meeting 03050 m 531 80

Operating within specifications 03050 m 1035 880

NOTE For optimum analytical performance, it is recommended that the ambient

Electrical Power Supplies

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Spectrometer Power Connections

Power supply phase Single

Cable rating 750 V AC, 58 A

Plug supplied Required wall socket

Australia 250 V 32 A 250 V 32 A

USA Nema L6-50P Nema L6-50R

Europe Customer supplied Match selected plug

Other Electrical Connections

1FS1 & 1FS2 T6.3AH250V, IEC 127 sheet 5, 5 x 20 mm

1CB1 Circuit breaker 30 A Fast trip

Fuse information on the rear of the instrument is the most up to

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