Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES - User's Guide

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Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES instruments user documentation covering safety practices, hazard recognition, installation requirements, and operational procedures. The guide details site preparation, user documentation conventions, plasma and gas supply considerations, calibration workflow (detector and wavelength), method development, sample runs, reporting, and shutdown/standby behavior. It also provides routine maintenance steps such as torch cleaning, rinsing, drying, and follow-up checks, plus troubleshooting, spare parts, and technical support references.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

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Pages66

Reading Time2 h 46 min

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Safety Practices and Hazards

General

Verifying Safe State

Plasma

Heat, Vapors and Fumes

Compressed Gas Hazards

Electrical Hazards

Other Precautions

Warning Symbols

Introduction

Site Preparation Requirements

User Documentation

Conventions

Notes and tips

ICP-OES Argon Gas Supply

Exhaust System

ICP-OES Instrument Cooling Air Supply

Water Chiller System

Drain Vessel

Installation

Agilent ICP-OES Instrument Overview

Instrument Status LED Color Coding

Front Power On/Off Button

ICP Expert Software

Connecting ICP Expert software to the ICP-OES

Performing a Detector and Wavelength Calibration

Saving and viewing the calibration data

Hardware Components Replacement

ICP-OES torches

Torch Assembly and Disassembly

Assembly of the semi-demountable torch

Assembly of the fully demountable torch

Torch disassembly

Accessories

Operation

Analysis Checklist

Turning On the Instrument and Software

Preparing for Analysis

Performing a Detector and Wavelength Calibration

Creating/Opening a Worksheet

Developing a Method

Running Samples

Printing a Report

Turning Off the Instrument

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Routine

Cleaning

Torch Cleaning

Acid soak cleaning procedure

Rinsing the torch

Drying the torch

Additional checks after cleaning

Troubleshooting

Spare Parts

Technical Support

Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES User's Guide Notices Manual Part Number G8020-90002 Edition 3, June 2025 Copyright © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2025 No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Agilent Technologies, [Inc. as](Inc. as) governed by United States and international copyright laws. Printed in Malaysia Agilent Technologies, Australia (M) Pty Ltd 679 Springvale Road Mulgrave, Victoria, 3170 Australia [www.agilent.com](www.agilent.com) Warranty The material contained in this document is provided “as is,” and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, with regard to this manual and any information contained herein, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damagesin connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or of any information contained herein. Should Agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in the separate agreement shall control. Technology Licenses The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. Restricted Rights Legend U.S. Government Restricted Rights. Software and technical data rights granted to the federal government include only those rights customarily provided to end user customers. Agilent provides this customary commercial license in Software and technical data pursuant to FAR 12.211 (Technical Data) and 12.212 (Computer Software) and, for the Department of Defense, DFARS 252.227-7015 (Technical DataCommercial Items) and DFARS 227.7202-3 (Rights in Commercial Computer Software or Computer Software Documentation) . Safety Notices CAUTION A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. WARNING A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Contents 1 Safety Practices and Hazards 7 General 7 Verifying Safe State 8 Plasma 8 Heat, Vapors and Fumes 9 Compressed Gas Hazards 9 Electrical Hazards 10 Other Precautions 11 Warning Symbols 12 2 Introduction 15 Site Preparation Requirements 15 User Documentation 15 Conventions 16 Notes and tips 16 ICP-OES Argon Gas Supply 16 Exhaust System 17 ICP-OES Instrument Cooling Air Supply 17 Water Chiller System 18 Drain Vessel 18 3 Installation 19 Agilent ICP-OES Instrument Overview 20 Instrument Status LED Color Coding 22 Front Power On/Off Button 22 ICP Expert Software 23 Connecting ICP Expert software to the ICP-OES 24 Performing a Detector and Wavelength Calibration 24 Saving and viewing the calibration data 25 Hardware Components Replacement 25 ICP-OES torches 26 Torch Assembly and Disassembly 27 Assembly of the semi-demountable torch 28 Assembly of the fully demountable torch 31 Torch disassembly 32 Accessories 35 SPS 4 35 Advanced Valve System (AVS)—AVS 4, AVS 6 and AVS 7 36 Advanced Dilution System 2 (ADS 2) 36 External Inlet Duct Adapter 36 Vapor G

FAQs

What major hazards does the guide warn about when operating the ICP-OES?

Operation involves compressed gases, high-voltage radio frequency energy, and hazardous materials including corrosive fluids and flammable liquids. The guide warns that careless or improper use can cause death or serious injury and severe equipment damage.

How does the guide recommend calibrating the instrument?

It instructs performing a detector and wavelength calibration, then saving and viewing the calibration data. The same calibration steps are referenced during preparation for analysis.

What maintenance steps are included for torch care?

Routine cleaning includes torch cleaning, acid soak cleaning procedures for specified torch types, rinsing, drying, and additional checks after cleaning. The guide also provides troubleshooting and spare parts support.

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