Agilent Technologies 5100 ICP-OES Operating instructions

Agilent 5100 and 5110
ICP-OES
Site Preparation Guide

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Request for Installation
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Request for Installation
All preparations have been completed. Please arrange for the
installation to be completed as soon as possible. I understand that if
the installation site is not prepared in accordance with the enclosed
instructions, additional installation charges may apply.
Company name:
Company address:
Name:
Position:
Telephone:
Preferred installation date:
Signed:
Date:

Site Preparation Checklist
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Site Preparation Checklist
Your site must meet all requirements before you request installation.
Complete each requirement listed in the table. After completing each
requirement, place a check in the appropriate check box. Ensure you
compare the boxes with the shipping list supplied with the boxes.
Requirements 
Principal installation area is in compliance with all relevant safety regulations. 
Laboratory temperature is maintained between 15-30°C (59-86°F) 
Laboratory is free of excessive particulate matter. 
Cooling air system is set up (if required). 
Workbench requirements are met. 
Sufficient bench space is available for all components. 
Bench can support system weight. 
Personal computer with Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1 installed and printer is set up, if
purchased separately.

Entrance to the lab is at least 1050 mm (41.3 in) wide for packaged instrument, or 800 mm (31.5 in) wide for
unpackaged instrument.

Exhaust system is suitable. 
Specified electrical supply and power outlets are installed. 
Gas supply (at specified purity), regulator, and gas lines are installed for argon and any allowed optional
gases.

Water cooling/circulation system and power connections are set up, if system is not purchased from
Agilent.

Waste container appropriate for the chemical waste is prepared. 
Accessories
SPS 4 Autosampler 
SPS 3 Sample Preparation System 
Advanced valve system (AVS) 4, 6, or 7 Switching Valve 
SVS 2+ Productivity Package 
VGA Vapor Generation Accessory 
5 Channel Peristaltic Pump 
Air Inlet Duct Filter 
External Inlet Duct Adapter 
Multimode Sample Introduction System (MSIS) 
Argon Saturator Accessory (ASA) 

Contents
Agilent 5100 and 5110 ICP-OES Site Preparation Guide 5
Contents
Request for Installation 3
Site Preparation Checklist 4
1. Safety Practices and Hazards 9
General 9
Plasma 10
Heat, Vapors and Fumes 11
Compressed Gas Hazards 11
Electrical Hazards 12
Other Precautions 12
Warning Symbols 14
CE Compliance 15
Electromagnetic Compatibility 16
EN55011/CISPR11 16
ICES/NMB-001 17
South Korean Class A EMC declaration 17
2. Introduction 19
Installation Guidelines 19
3. Laboratory Environment 21
Environmental Conditions 21
Installation category 21
Pollution level 21

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Temperature Control 22
Cleanliness 22
Instrument Cooling Air Supply 23
Workbench 24
Location 25
PC Requirements 28
4. Instrument Shipping Information 29
In-house Transit Routes 29
Insurance after Delivery 31
Weights and Dimensions 31
Transit Damage 33
Seismic Requirements 34
5. Laboratory Facilities 35
Exhaust System 35
Agilent Exhaust System 36
Electrical Power Supplies 39
Electrical Requirements 40
Single phase requirement 40
Power plugs and cords 40
Other Connections 41
Circuit Breaker 41
Gas Supplies 41
Storage Cylinder Instructions 43
Water Chiller System 44
Location 46

Contents
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Waste Fluid Container 47
Guidelines for Software Installation 47
6. Accessories and Options 49
Sample Preparation System (SPS 4) Autosampler 49
Sample Preparation System (SPS 3) Autosampler 49
Environmental Conditions 49
Advanced Switching Valve—AVS 4, AVS 6 or AVS 7 Switching
Valve 50
SVS 2+ Productivity Package Accessory 50
5-Channel Peristaltic Pump 51
External Inlet Duct Adapter 51
Vapor Generation Accessory (VGA) Recommended Gases 51
Multimode Sample Introduction System (MSIS) 52
Argon Saturator Accessory (ASA) 52
Appendix A: Power Cords 53

Safety Practices and Hazards
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Safety Practices and Hazards
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1. Safety Practices and Hazards
General
Unless otherwise specified, statements in this manual apply to both
the Agilent 5100 and 5110 ICP-OES instruments.
Operation of an Agilent ICP-OES 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 or chemicals used with it can
cause death or serious injury to personnel, and/or severe damage to
equipment and property. Only trained personnel should use this
instrument.
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 provided by the equipment 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.

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Plasma
The plasma is extremely hot (about 7,500 °C) and radiates dangerous
levels of radio frequency (RF) and ultraviolet (UV) energy. The work
coil operates at 1,500 V RMS and about 27 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 that 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 plasma compartment door is closed, with the locking lever
fully latched; and
the space above the chimney and air intake 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, the handle on the torch
compartment door is opened, or the torch loading handle is open. Do
not attempt to bypass the interlock system.
Before opening the torch compartment door, always extinguish the
plasma by pressing SHIFT + F5 on the keyboard or by clicking the
‘Plasma Off’ icon on the ICP Expert 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 Agilent’s 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.