PerkinElmer PINAACLE 900 Series User manual

PINAACLE 900 SERIES
Customer Hardware and
Service Guide
ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY

PinAAcle 900 Series
Customer Hardware and Service Guide

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Introduction ....................................................................................... xiii
Safety and Regulatory Information .............................................xiii
How this Guide is Organized ........................................................xv
Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................... xvi
Software Help ............................................................................. xvi
Chapter 1. Safety Practices .................................................... 1
Overview ...............................................................................................1
Precautions ............................................................................................2
Environmental Conditions ....................................................................3
Electrical Safety ....................................................................................4
Fuses .....................................................................................................6
EMC Compliance .................................................................................6
Europe .............................................................................................6
United States (FCC) ..............................................................................7
Warning Labels on the Instrument ........................................................7
Warning Labels at the Front of the Instrument ...............................9
Warning Labels at the Rear of the Instrument ..............................12
Warning Labels at the Sides of the Instrument .............................13
Safe Handling of Chemicals ...............................................................14
Waste Disposal ..................................................................................16
Contents of Waste Containers .......................................................16
Disposing of Defective Lamps .....................................................16
UV Radiation ......................................................................................18
Magnetic Field ....................................................................................18
Zeeman Graphite Furnace Systems (PinAAcle 900T and
PinAAcle 900Z) ............................................................................18
High Temperatures .............................................................................19
Burner System ...............................................................................19
Graphite Furnace ...........................................................................19
Quartz Tube Atomizer Cell ...........................................................20
Handling Compressed Gases ..............................................................20
Summary of Gas Hazards .............................................................21
Identifying Cylinders ....................................................................22
Safe Handling of Gas Cylinders .........................................................22
Identification of Gas Cylinders .....................................................23
Storing Cylinders ..........................................................................23
Handling Cylinders .......................................................................24
Safety Practices for Flame Atomization .............................................24
Safety Interlocks ...........................................................................24
Safe Use of Burner Gases .............................................................24
Air Supply .....................................................................................25
Nitrous Oxide (dinitrogen monoxide, N2O) .................................25
Acetylene ......................................................................................26
Safe Operation of the Flame .........................................................26
The Drain System .........................................................................27
Flashbacks .....................................................................................28
Hazards with Flame Atomization .................................................28
Safety Practices for Electrothermal Atomization ...............................29
Safety Interlocks ...........................................................................29
Inert Gas ........................................................................................30
Safety Checks ...............................................................................30
Hazards with Electrothermal Atomization ...................................30
Safety Practices for FIAS and Mercury Hydride Systems ..................31

Safety Checks ...............................................................................31
Hazards with FIAS and Mercury Hydride Systems ......................32
Decontamination and Cleaning ...........................................................33
Decontamination ...........................................................................33
Cleaning the Instrument ................................................................33
WEEE Instructions for PerkinElmer Products ...................................34
References for Laboratory Safety Practice .........................................35
Chapter 2. Preparing Your Laboratory ..............................37
Introduction .........................................................................................37
Environmental Requirements .............................................................37
Lab Space Requirements ....................................................................38
Dimensions and Weights ..............................................................39
Fume Ventilation ................................................................................41
Vent Hood Dimensions .................................................................44
Magnetic Field (PinAAcle 900T and 900Z Only) ..............................46
Line Power Requirements ...................................................................47
Power Consumption: .....................................................................48
Power Specification PinAAcle 900T and PinAAcle 900Z ...........48
Power Specification PinAAcle 900H ...........................................48
Power Specification PinAAcle 900F ............................................49
Power Specification For The Cooling System ..............................49
Noise Specifications .....................................................................50
Line Conditioners .........................................................................50
UPS Systems .................................................................................52
Power Outlets ................................................................................52
Gas Requirements ...............................................................................52
Gas Line Connections ...................................................................53
Safety of Gas Cylinders and Gas Delivery Lines .........................53
Gas Specifications .........................................................................55
Furnace Gas Requirements .................................................................55
Gas Specifications: .......................................................................55
Flame Gas Requirements ....................................................................56
Atomic Absorption Source Lamps .....................................................63
Drain Vessels ......................................................................................64
Cooling Requirements ........................................................................65

Furnace Cooling ............................................................................65
Furnace Power Supply Cooling ....................................................65
Cooling System .............................................................................65
External Cooling ...........................................................................65
PC Configuration and Printer .............................................................66
Installation Preparation .......................................................................66
Check for Damage ........................................................................66
Product Line Experience .....................................................................67
PC Skills .......................................................................................67
Chapter 3. System Description ............................................ 69
The PinAAcle 900 Series Spectrometer System .................................69
Concept .........................................................................................69
Features of the PinAAcle 900 Series System ...............................69
System Components .....................................................................71
System Control .............................................................................71
Accessories ...................................................................................72
The Optical System .......................................................................72
Optical System Schematics for the PinAAcle 900 Series .............74
The Electrical Connectors and Switches ............................................78
Operational On/Off Switches ........................................................78
Connectors and Controls on the Rear Panel .................................80
The Gas and Cooling Connectors .......................................................81
Furnace Cooling ............................................................................81
Furnace Gases ...............................................................................81
Burner Gases .................................................................................81
Burner Assembly System ....................................................................82
How the Burner System Works ....................................................84
Burner Head Options ....................................................................86
The Burner Mount ........................................................................87
The Ignitor Assembly ...................................................................87
Specifications ......................................................................................91
System Design: ............................................................................91
Background Correction .................................................................92
Flame Atomizer ............................................................................92
Graphite Furnace Atomizer ..........................................................93
Furnace Autosampler ....................................................................94
Data System ..................................................................................95
Physical Data - Instruments ..........................................................96
Physical Data - Cooling System ...................................................97
Chapter 4. Installation .......................................................... 99
Introduction .........................................................................................99
Unpacking Instructions .....................................................................101
Inspecting the Shipment ..............................................................101
Unpacking the PinAAcle 900 Series Spectrometer ....................101
Banding on the Box ....................................................................102
How to Unpack the Instrument ...................................................102
Recycling the Instrument Box ....................................................103
Before You Install the Spectrometer ................................................103
When the spectrometer arrives ...................................................103
Before the service engineer arrives .............................................103

When the service engineer arrives ..............................................104
If You Must Move and Reinstall the Spectrometer ..........................104
Preparing the Spectrometer to be Moved ...................................105
Moving the Spectrometer to Another Location ..........................105
Reinstalling the Spectrometer .....................................................107
Connecting the Burner Gases .....................................................108
Connecting the Gases ........................................................................109
Air ...............................................................................................109
Nitrous oxide ...............................................................................109
Acetylene ....................................................................................110
Converting Standard U.S. Gas Lines to
European Requirements ..............................................................111
Connecting the Furnace Gases ....................................................112
To Connect Argon (or Nitrogen) Only .......................................113
To Connect Both Argon and a Special Gas ................................115
Connecting the Computer and Printer ..............................................117
Electrical Connections ......................................................................119
Installing the Cooling System ...........................................................124
Locating the Cooling System .....................................................124
Connecting and Disconnecting the Water Hoses ........................125
Filling the Cooling System .........................................................127
Connecting the Drain System to the Burner .....................................128
Preconditioning A Drain Tube ...................................................131
Adding Water to the Drain Trap .................................................131
Nebulizer Installation ........................................................................132
Installing AS 900 Furnace Autosampler ...........................................132
Installing the Drain Tube and the Waste Bottle ..........................138
Installing Sample Tray and Cover ..............................................141
Installing the Sample Capillary .........................................................143
Filling and Flushing the Rinsing System ....................................143
To Align the Autosampler Tip in the Graphite Tube .................145
Checking the solution droplet delivery .......................................153
Installing S10 Autosampler ..............................................................156
Lamps ................................................................................................156
Replacement Parts .............................................................................156
Shipping List for the PinAAcle 900F ...............................................157

Shipping List for the PinAAcle 900H ...............................................158
Shipping List for the PinAAcle 900T ...............................................160
Shipping List for the PinAAcle 900Z ...............................................163
Chapter 5. Preparing the System ...................................... 165
Switching on the System ...................................................................165
Installing the Lamps ..........................................................................168
Lamp Compartment ....................................................................169
Installing and Connecting HCLs .................................................170
Electrodeless Discharge Lamps (EDL) .......................................170
Installing and Connecting EDLs .................................................170
Removing lamps .........................................................................172
Tips for installing lamps .............................................................172
Installing Sample Trays ....................................................................173
To remove the tray ......................................................................176
Setting up the System for Analyses Using the Flame Technique .....176
Setting Up the Burner System ....................................................176
Safety Checks for the Flame Technique .....................................177
Igniting the Flame .......................................................................178
Extinguishing the Flame .............................................................179
Setting up the System for Analyses Using the Furnace Technique
For the PinAAcle 900 T/Z ................................................................181
Locking the Furnace Cover in Place ...........................................181
Setting up the Analysis ...............................................................183
Setting up the System for Analyses Using the Furnace Technique
For the PinAAcle 900 H ...................................................................184
To use the furnace .......................................................................184
Aligning the Graphite Furnace ...................................................186
Setting up the AS 900 Autosampler .................................................190
Shutting Down the System ...............................................................191
To shut down the flame system ..................................................191
To shut down the furnace system ...............................................191
To shut down the spectrometer ...................................................191
Emergency Shutdown .................................................................192
Chapter 6. Maintenance ..................................................... 195
Introduction .......................................................................................195
General Maintenance Checklist ........................................................196
Instrument Maintenance Checklist ...................................................197
Cleaning the Instrument ....................................................................198
Checks ...............................................................................................198
Periodic Checks ..........................................................................198
Burner Maintenance Checklist ..........................................................199
Spectrometer Maintenance Checklists ..............................................202
General Preventative Maintenance Procedures ..........................202
Spectrometer Maintenance Checklist .........................................202
Changing the Air Filter .....................................................................203
Changing the Vent Filter ...................................................................205
Changing the Fuses ...........................................................................206
Cleaning the Burner Chamber ..........................................................208
Cleaning the Burner Chamber After Use With
Organic Solvents .........................................................................211
Cleaning the Burner Chamber After Aspirating Solutions

Containing Cu, Ag, or Hg ...........................................................212
Cleaning the Burner System .............................................................212
Flashbacks ...................................................................................213
Cleaning the Burner Head .................................................................214
Quick Cleaning Procedure ..........................................................214
Complete Cleaning Procedure ....................................................215
Checking the Slot Width .............................................................215
Pre-Conditioning a New Burner or Drain Tube ................................216
Removing the Burner Assembly From the Instrument .....................216
Removing the Burner Head ..............................................................219
Disassembling the Burner Chamber .................................................219
Reassembling the Burner System .....................................................221
To Install the Burner in the Spectrometer .........................................221
To Install the Burner Head ................................................................224
Drain System Maintenance ...............................................................224
Cleaning (or Flushing) the Drain System ...................................226
Emptying the Drain System ........................................................227
Replacing the Drain Tubing ........................................................228
Preparing the New Drain Tubing for Use ...................................229
Adding Water to the Drain Float Assembly ...............................229
Nebulizer Removal and Reinstallation .............................................230
Removing the Stainless Steel Nebulizer .....................................231
Reinstalling the Stainless Steel Nebulizer ..................................233
Cleaning the Stainless Steel Nebulizer .......................................235
Removing the High Sensitivity Plastic Nebulizer ......................236
Reinstalling the High Sensitivity Plastic Nebulizer ....................240
Cleaning the High Sensitivity Plastic Nebulizer .........................241
Complete Cleaning Procedure of High Sensitivity
Plastic Nebulizer .........................................................................243
Removing and Replacing the High Sensitivity
Plastic Nebulizer's Impact Bead .................................................244
Installing the High Sensitivity Plastic Nebulizer Spacer ..................245
Adjusting the Nebulizer for Maximum Absorbance .........................245

Using Organic Solvents ..............................................................246
Maintaining Optimum Nebulizer Performance ..........................247
Replacing Parts of Wear ...................................................................247
Burner System O-Rings ..............................................................247
Nebulizer O-Rings ......................................................................248
Maintaining the Acetylene Supply ...................................................249
Lamp Maintenance and Cleaning .....................................................250
Lamp Life ...................................................................................250
Lamp Troubleshooting ................................................................250
Replacing the Lamps ........................................................................250
Lamp Compartment Location .....................................................251
Removing and Replacing the Deuterium Arc Background
Corrector Lamp .................................................................................252
Removing the Deuterium Lamp Assembly ................................252
Replacing the Deuterium Lamp ..................................................255
Reassembling the Deuterium Lamp Assembly ...........................257
Aligning Deuterium Lamp ..........................................................257
Resetting the D2 Hours ...............................................................259
Graphite Furnace Maintenance for the PinAAcle 900T/900Z ..........260
Removing the Graphite Tube ......................................................260
Inserting the Graphite Tube ........................................................263
Cleaning the Graphite Tube and Contacts ..................................267
Cleaning the Contact Surfaces of the Graphite Tube and
Contacts ......................................................................................269
Changing the Contact Cylinders .................................................270
Tilting the Graphite Furnace Forward ........................................271
Resetting Cycles for Tubes and Contacts ...................................290
Conditioning the Graphite Tube .................................................291
Manually Heating the Graphite Tube .........................................292
Checking and Cleaning the Furnace Windows ...........................293
Tilting the Graphite Furnace Back Into Position ........................296
Graphite Furnace Maintenance for the PinAAcle 900H ...................296
Open the Furnace and Remove the Graphite Tube .....................296
Cleaning the graphite tube and graphite contacts ......................300
Changing the graphite tube ........................................................302
Conditioning the graphite tube ..................................................305
Changing the graphite contacts ..................................................306
Checking and cleaning the furnace windows .............................318
S10 Autosampler Maintenance .........................................................322
AS 900 Furnace Autosampler Maintenance .....................................322
Filling and flushing the rinsing system .......................................323
Valve Maintenance .....................................................................324
Routine Maintenance ..................................................................325
Checking the Valves ...................................................................325
Replacement Parts .............................................................................327
Replacement Parts for the PinAAcle 900 .........................................328
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting ............................................... 339
Overview ...........................................................................................339
Introduction ......................................................................................339
Performance Problems ......................................................................340
Spectrometer ...............................................................................340
Computer System ........................................................................342

Burner System .............................................................................344
Furnace and Furnace Autosampler .............................................348
Autosamplers for Flame and Flow Injection .............................350
Flow Injection System ...............................................................350
Analysis Flame Technique ..........................................................352
Analysis Furnace Technique .......................................................354
Analysis Flow Injection Technique ............................................362

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Introduction
Introduction
Safety and Regulatory Information
Safety Information in the Manual
Safety information is contained in Chapter 1 of this manual. Beforesettingupand
operating this instrument, carefully read the safety precautions described in
this chapter and observe them at all times.
This manual contains important information regarding potential hazards that may
arise during the operation of the instrument. It is essential that this information is
read and thoroughly understood by all potential users of the instrument.
The instrument should be used according to the instructions provided in this
manual. If used otherwise, the protection provided by the instrument may be
impaired.
In this manual, the following graphic symbols and special text formats are used to
set apart important safety information.
Any of the following safety conventions can be used throughout this guide:
Caution The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if
the equipment is used in a manner not specified by PerkinElmer.
A warning indicates an operation that could cause personal injury if
precautions are not followed.
This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock that could result in personal
injury to yourself or other persons.
Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one.
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Warning

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This symbol alerts you to the risk of hot surfaces that could cause personal
injury to yourself or other persons.
Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one.
This symbol alerts you to the risk of ultraviolet radiation that could cause
eye damage to yourself or other persons.
Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one.
This symbol alerts you to the risk of strong magnetic fields that could cause
injury to persons wearing a heart pacemaker or having metallic implants.
Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one.
Caution A caution indicates an operation that could cause instrument damage
if precautions are not followed.

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Introduction
How this Guide is Organized
Thoroughly read the Safety chapter before using the instrument. Consult the
appropriate reference materials listed at the end of the Safety chapter.
Read Chapter... To find out about...
1 Introduction This chapter contains a brief
introduction on the instrument, the
conventions and warnings used in the
manual.
2 Safety Practices Important safety information is
provided in this chapter.
3 Preparing Your Laboratory The preparation of your laboratory
needed for the PinAAcle 900 Series.
Laboratory requirements for the
instrument are reviewed in this chapter.
4 System Description This chapter contains information on
the components of the instrument, how
it works and instrument specifications.
5 Installation Information on moving and reinstalling
your instrument is provided.
6 Preparing the System for
Analysis Information on preparing your instrument for analysis is provided.
7 Maintenance Maintenance and cleaning procedures
for the various components of your
instrument are provided.
8 Troubleshooting Performance checks, troubleshooting
information and software.

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Using the Index
Use the index to look up information on the different hardware components. If you
need to find information on cleaning the nebulizer, for example, look up
“nebulizer” in the index. Also, use the index to look up information on the
following topics:
• installation
• maintenance
• troubleshooting
A Word on Troubleshooting
We recommend that you consult the troubleshooting information included in this
manual before you call a PerkinElmer service engineer. The Troubleshooting
chapter contains suggestions to help you determine systematically whether
instrument problems are due to improper analytical techniques, improper selection
of instrument parameters, or malfunction of the instrument.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Normal text is used to provide information and instructions.
Bold text refers to text that is displayed on the screen.
UPPERCASE text, for example ENTER or ALT, refers to keys on the PC
keyboard. '+' is used to show that you have to press two keys at the same time, for
example, ALT+F.
All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise.
Software Help
This manual contains hardware information for PinAAcle 900 Series instruments.
For information on the software for the PinAAcle 900 Series, see the following
help file.
•WinLab32-AA.chm. This software help file can be accessed by opening the
WinLab32 for AA application and selecting Help > Contents and Index from
the menu bar.

Safety Practices 1
Overview
This chapter describes the general safety practices and precautions that must be
observed when operating the PinAAcle 900 Series.
This advice is intended to supplement, not supersede, the normal safety codes in
the user's country. It is also a supplement to the PerkinElmer standard Safety and
Health Policy. The information provided does not cover every safety procedure
that should be practiced. Ultimately, maintenance of a safe laboratory environment
is the responsibility of the analyst and the analyst's organization.
Please consult all manuals supplied with the PinAAcle Series and accessories
before you start working with the instrument. Carefully read the safety information
in this chapter and in the other manuals supplied. When setting up the instrument
or performing analyses or maintenance procedures, strictly follow the instructions
provided.
Note This equipment requires no specified inspection or preventive
maintenance to ensure the continuous functioning of its safety features.

2Safety Practices
Precautions
The following precautions must be observed when using the PinAAcle Series:
• Be sure that the voltage of the PinAAcle Series corresponds to the voltage
used in your laboratory.
•Never remove the side panels of the PinAAcle Series without shutting
down the instrument and disconnecting the instrument power cord from
line power.
• Only high quality purge gases should be used with the PinAAcle Series.
Minimum purity of 99.9% is recommended. A high quality filter-dryer
Be sure to read and understand the precautions listed below. It is also
recommended to post a copy of the precautions near or on the instrument
shelf.
Caution The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if the
equipment is used in a manner not specified by PerkinElmer.
The laboratory manager is responsible for warning operators of this
instrument about biohazardous materials that are processed in this
instrument and about waste that results from the operation of this
instrument.
Warning: Explosive Atmosphere
This instrument is notdesigned for operation in an explosive atmosphere.
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Warning
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Environmental Conditions
accessory is recommended for the removal of any moisture from the purge
gases.
• Before the instrument is installed, the area around, under and behind the
instrument's planned location is to be cleared of any dirt and dust to
prevent their entry into the instrument's interior which could cause a
negative effect on performance.
•Donot position the instrument so that it is difficult to disconnect the mains
power switch on the rear panel.
• Keep the work area scrupulously clean to avoid contaminating your
samples and to maintain a safe working environment. Clean up spilled
chemicals immediately and dispose of them properly.
•Donot allow smoking in the work area. Smoking is a source of significant
contamination and also a potential route for ingesting harmful chemicals.
•Donot store, handle, or consume food in the work area.
• When you remove the instrument from storage and before you put it into
operation, allow it to stand for at least a day under the approved operating
conditions.
Environmental Conditions
The instrument will operate correctly under the following conditions:
• Indoors.
• Ambient temperature +10 C to +35 C (+50 F to +95 F), with a
maximum change not exceeding 2.8 C (5 F) per hour.
• Safe temperature range: +5 C to +40 C (+41 F to +104 F).
• Ambient relative humidity: 20% to 80%, without condensation.
• Altitude: in the range -400 m to 2000 m (-1300 to 6500 feet).
• The location must be free of dust, smoke, and corrosive fumes.

4Safety Practices
• Mains fluctuations not exceeding 10% of the nominal voltage.
You can store the instrument safely under the following conditions:
• Ambient temperature: -20 C to +60 C (-4 F to +140 F).
• Ambient relative humidity: 20% to 80%, without condensation.
• Altitude: in the range -400 m to 12 000 m (-1300 to 39 000 feet).
When you remove the instrument from storage and before you put it into operation,
allow it to stand for at least a day under the approved operating conditions.
Electrical Safety
The instrument has been designed to protect the operator from potential electrical
hazards. This section describes some recommended electrical safety practices.
The instrument must be correctly connected to a suitable electrical supply. The
supply must have a correctly installed protective conductor (earth ground) and
Warning: Unauthorized Adjustments and Servicing
Only a PerkinElmer service engineer or similarly trained and authorized
person should be permitted to service the instrument.
Do not attempt to make adjustments, replacements, repairs, or
modifications to this instrument except as described in the documentation
supplied with the instrument.
Lethal voltages are present at certain areas within the instrument.
Installation and internal maintenance of the instrument should only
be performed by a PerkinElmer service engineer or similarly
authorized and trained person. When the instrument is connected to
line power, opening the instrument covers is likely to expose live parts.
Even when the power switch is off, high voltages can still be present.
Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the
instrument has been disconnected from all voltage sources.
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