Varian 810/820-MS ICP Mass Spectrometers
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1. 11 The instrument front panel is clipped to the side of the crate Release it using the clips located on either side near the top corners 12 Fit the front panel to the instrument and position it in the laboratory 13 To prevent the instrument from moving you can activate the two feet located in the instrument chassis Remove the instrument front panel Using a screwdriver push down on the end of the rod to extend the instrument foot Push down on the tab to retract the foot Page 42 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Installation overview Publication date 11 07 Only a Varian approved customer support representative may install the Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer system The standard system installation time is twelve hours The Varian 810 820 MS installation will include the following items Pre installation check of the laboratory facilities Varian 810 820 MS instrument installation Water cooler installation Installation of all ICP MS instrument accessories Installation performance tests for the instrument Page 43 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers This page is intentionally left blank Page 44 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 10 Pre installation summary and checklist 10 1 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer Pre installation summary Use the information contained in this summary as an approxim2. 3 pin 32 A IP66 Clipsal 56P332 250 V USA Canada and Japan 3 pin 30 A NEMA L6 30P Hubbel 2621 twist lock connectors rated at 250 V Europe 3 pin 32 A IEC309 IP44 connectors rated at 240 V Electrical requirements for the three phase model instrument 200 240 V AC 5 11 2 A unbalanced average per phase average 230 V AC Mains connector for Australia and New Zealand 5 pin 20 A IP66 right angled connector rated at 500 V Europe 5 pin 32 A IEC309 IP44 connector rated at 415 V No 3 phase connectors are provided for USA Canada and Japan Page 46 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 10 2 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer Pre installation checklist Publication date 11 07 Note Failure to provide and maintain the correct laboratory conditions may reduce the instrument performance operational life and the operator protection provided by the instrument Tick the box to indicate that each requirement is complete Strike out any point not applicable to your ICP MS system or laboratory LJ Instrument has been delivered unpacked and positioned in the laboratory LJ No damage was found upon inspection of the instrument LJ Any instrument damage has been reported to the company responsible for transporting the instrument a Varian representative was informed of the damage and a copy of the damage report has been sent to the Varian office LJ An appropriate water cooler has been delivered
3. 5 as a reference for planning the in house transit route you wish to use to deliver the instrument into the laboratory Consider the instrument vertical horizontal and turning clearances Consider obstacles such as narrow doorways steep ramps and steps as they will inhibit movement of the instrument Refer to section 3 2 Weights and dimensions for instrument dimensions The maximum ramp incline the instrument can traverse is 15 The instrument is equipped with two fixed wheels and two castors allowing it to be unpacked in an unloading bay area and rolled into the laboratory It is much easier to move the instrument once it has been unpacked from the shipping carton No lifting equipment is required to remove the instrument from the shipping carton If you intend transporting the instrument into the laboratory in its shipping carton consider the shipping carton dimensions when planning the in house transit route In addition when you position the packing carton allow space to roll the instrument down the ramps fitted to the carton Allow a space approximately 5 m 16 ft in length for the crate the ramp and the instrument Page 38 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 1200 mm 47 in Figure 5 Allow at least a 1200 mm 47 in space to turn the non crated Varian 810 820 MS instrument The chassis dimension from corner to corner is approximately 1150 mm 45 in Allow additional room to turn the i
4. Brand Model number Serial number Ul All accessories are available list serial numbers below Autosampler VGA Ultrasonic Nebulizer Laser ablation accessory Additional accessories Type and model Serial number Type and model Serial number Page 47 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Page 48 of 52 Q A personal computer is available for the instrument Brand Processor RAM size in MB Hard disk size in MB Operating system Symantec pcAnywhere telediagnostics software is installed on the PC The PC is connected to the Internet Printer Brand Model number Installation of the instrument exhaust system is complete The two extraction fans have been installed and are operational The ducting connected to each extraction fan is of a sufficient length to enable the movement of the instrument whilst it is connected to the ducting The RF enclosure exhaust draws a flow of m min and it is vented to the atmosphere outside the building The instrument exhaust draws a flow of m min The rotary pump exhaust draws a flow of m min Clean Room model instrument only The electrical power supply for the instrument is complete Note that the instrument mains power requirements will be either a single phase configuration or a three phase configuration depending on the country in which the instrument is to be installed Specify the instrument mains power configuration to suit your country or lab
5. allow the instrument to be easily maneuvered over smooth flat surfaces The two castors on the right side swivel and allow the instrument to be turned The two wheels on the left do not swivel You can prevent the instrument from rolling by activating the two lockable feet fitted to the instrument chassis in the two front corners The wheels provide the instrument with a 50 mm ground clearance Access to the rear of the instrument is required for routine maintenance In some instances your customer support representative may roll the instrument away from the wall to improve access to the rear of the instrument The Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer weighs 307 kg 676 lb Ensure that the flooring is capable of supporting this weight For instrument dimensions refer to Figure 1 Provide a minimum of 150 mm 6 in on all sides of the instrument to allow a free circulation of air around the instrument Additional floor Space is required for the instrument accessories and the water cooler If the water cooler is to be installed in the laboratory with the instrument consideration must be given to additional air conditioning Publication date 11 07 Page 9 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Allow additional space at the rear of the instrument for the exhaust ducting Exhaust ducting is connected to the rear of the instrument and typically routed through the laboratory ceiling Refer to Section 3 3 3 2 Extraction fan syst
6. load in the laboratory Unimpeded airflow to the intake and discharge vents of the air cooled refrigeration system is essential Provide clearance of 100 mm 4 in around all sides of the unit The required floor space depends on the cooler make and model Refer to the appropriate manufacturer s specifications for unit dimensions Typically the mains cable is 2 4 m long 8 ft and connected to the rear of the unit The cable length may vary between models Two 3 m 10 ft long water hoses with an internal diameter of 9 5 mm in are supplied with the Varian 810 820 MS instrument You may require a larger capacity water cooler if the hose length is extended beyond 3 m 10 ft If you extend the in hose by more than 10 m 33 ft replace it with 3 4 in ID hose 6 3 Anti algae requirements The Varian 810 820 MS instrument water cooling system consists of copper brass Teflon and nylon To prevent growth of anaerobic bacteria in the instrument cooling system add an algaecide as recommended by the water cooler manufacturer Note that different manufacturers recommend different algaecides Page 32 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 7 Other pre installation requirements 7 1 Personal computer specifications The PC should be an industry standard Pentium based PC with the following specifications e Processor Minimum Pentium 4 operating at 1 GHz Recommended gt 2 GHz e Hard
7. my Varian 810 820 MS instrument as soon as possible I understand that if the site is not prepared in accordance with the enclosed instructions additional installation charges may be applicable Please print Company name and address Contact name E mail address Position Telephone Date Signed Preferred instrument installation date Upon completion of the Pre installation checklist detach it from this book retain a copy for yourself and return the signed checklist to your local Varian representative office Page 51 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers This page is intentionally left blank Page 52 of 52 Publication date 11 07
8. provided that the system voltage levels are not exceeded 4 2 2 Personal computer printer and accessories In general the PC printer and ICP MS compatible accessories each require a single phase mains power source three wire system active neutral ground or two actives and a ground For information specific to each of the accessories compatible with the Varian 810 820 MS system refer to the appropriate manufacturer s literature If 208 220 230 240 V AC mains power supplies are not available in a single phase configuration use two phases of a two or three phase system provided the system voltage levels are not exceeded Provide a separate mains connection outlet for each unit in the system and position each mains outlet within reach of the standard power cables Do not use any mains double adaptors or extension cords Refer to Table 5 for typical mains power requirements and cable lengths for components in a typical Varian 810 820 MS system Publication date 11 07 Page 25 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Table 5 Typical mains power requirements for the Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer system Power related parameters Typical values Personal computer Varian SPS3 Autosampler VGA 77P Vapor Generation Accessory AGM1 Auxiliary Gas Module Page 26 of 52 Voltage Frequency Nominal power rating Mains power cable length Voltage Frequency Nominal power rating Mains power cable length
9. solution known as the 5ppb VAR TS e ICP MS quality 250 ppb 1 HNO multi element test solution known as the 250ppb VAR TS e ICP MS quality 20 ppb Sc Y Blank solution in 1 HNO matrix known as the Blank amp VAR IS 1 e ICP MS quality 1 ppb As 20 ppb Sc Y solution in 1 HNO matrix known as the 1ppb As amp VAR IS 1 and 1ppb As No Matrix e ICP MS quality 5 ppb As 20 ppb Sc Y solution in 1 HNO matrix known as the 5ppb As amp VAR IS 1 e ICP MS quality 1 ppb As 20 ppb Sc Y solution in 1 HNO 1 hydrochloric acid HCl matrix known as the 1ppb As 1 HCI Matrix The two multi element tune solutions contain Be Mg Co In Ce Ba Pb Tl and Th The ICP MS quality refers to the level of purity of the reagents used in the preparation of the test solutions The purity of the reagents and the treatment of the pipette tips and glassware used to prepare and store each of the solutions above is outlined in Varian Application Note 00621 Publication date 11 07 7 3 1 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Preparation of Test Solutions It is important that the above test solutions are prepared accurately and precisely in order to be used in the tuning and testing of the ICP MS Due to the low concentration level of the above test solutions there may be a requirement to purchase a concentrated stock solution and prepare the working test solutions from
10. torch compartment including reacted and non reacted collision reaction interface CRI gases Varian 820 MS only and the rotary pump exhaust e Minimum airflow rate is 3 m min 100 ft min e An excessive airflow rate will cause the plasma to flutter and adversely affect analytical performance Do not exceed an airflow rate of 4 m min e Fit a back draft damper to the exhaust outlet This will stop any toxic gases flowing back into the laboratory when the extraction fan is not operating e The exhaust outlet location must be clear of doors windows and air conditioning inlets to prevent recirculation and accidental inhalation of the toxic and corrosive exhaust fumes Consult local regulatory authorities for advice about the distance of the plasma exhaust outlet from other building ventilation and exhaust ducts Publication date 11 07 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers The temperature of the plasma exhaust gas at the back of the instrument is approximately 15 C 59 F above room temperature Approximately 995 W of heat is extracted by the plasma exhaust system The internal diameter of the ducting is 100 mm 4 in Clean Room model instrument exhaust system requirements The Clean Room model instrument requires a third extraction duct to remove warm air from the rotary pump compartment The minimum flow rate is 8 5 m min 300 ft min The air extracted from this exhaust is clea
11. 4 5 kVA The supply rated at 14 A has a power rating of 3 2 kVA 4 1 2 Single phase model instrument connection Laboratory wiring You must provide two mains power outlets sockets for the instrument Connect each to separate branch circuits each with a 30 A C Type circuit breaker in order to avoid nuisance tripping Note that C Type circuit breakers are typically used in circuits containing motors because they allow for a momentary large current draw during motor startup Varian recommends that the circuit breakers be located within easy reach of the operator within 3 m 10 ft and that they are marked as the disconnecting devices for the spectrometer If the circuit breaker cannot be located near the instrument provide switchable mains outlets Page 22 of 52 Publication date 11 07 4 1 3 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Instrument power cable Two 3 m 10 ft lengths of single phase three core 3 x 4 mm cable are supplied with the instrument The insulation color for each of the wires inside the cable conforms with European color coding e Active Brown e Neutral Light Blue e Ground Earth Green Yellow According to manufacturer specifications both cables are rated for 38 A at 40 C Connecting the instrument to mains outlet receptacles Two mains power plugs suitable for the country of destination are provided with each instrument Your customer support representative will c
12. 77P provide a separate regulated gas supply line 50 mL min of argon will flow through the VGA 77P even when it is switched off To avoid unnecessary consumption of argon fit an inline shut off valve into the argon supply for the VGA 77P Fit a barbed connector to the regulator to accommodate the VGA 77P gas hose with an internal diameter of 6 mm 1 4 in 5 4 AGM 1 The AGM 1 Auxiliary Gas Module must be supplied only with oxygen gas Refer to Table 6 for information regarding gas input pressure requirements The AGM 1 is fitted with 6 mm in internal diameter flexible hose for connection to a standard barbed connector 5 5 Varian SPS3 The Varian SPS3 sample preparation system autosampler does not require a gas supply Page 28 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 5 6 Gas purity requirements The following limits apply to the instrument argon gas supply Minimum argon purity 99 996 Maximum oxygen content 5 ppm Maximum nitrogen content 20 ppm Maximum water content 4 ppm Maximum hydrogen content 1 ppm The following limits apply to the oxygen used for the AGM 1 accessory Minimum oxygen purity 99 996 Maximum water content 4 ppm The following limits apply to the CRI gases Varian 820 MS only Minimum hydrogen purity 99 996 Minimum helium purity 99 996 5 7 Gas pressure requirements The Varian 810 820 MS is compatible with a wide range of sample introduction accessories
13. Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Pre installation Manual Installation Category ll Pollution Degree 2 Safety Class 1 EN 61010 1 ap lt 8510206700 November 2007 VARIAN Issue 3 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Page 2 of 52 Varian Inc offices Varian Inc has offices in most countries The Varian Inc Analytical Instrument manufacturing facilities are listed below Varian Analytical Instruments Varian Australia Pty Ltd 679 Springvale Road Mulgrave Victoria 3170 Australia Telephone 61 3 9560 7133 Fax 61 3 9560 7950 Varian Instruments 2700 Mitchell Drive Walnut Creek California 94598 USA Telephone 1 800 926 3000 Telephone 1 925 939 2400 Fax 1 925 942 2360 Varian BV Herculesweg 8 4338 PL Middelburg P O Box 8033 4330 Middelburg The Netherlands Telephone 31 118 67 1000 Fax 31 118 62 3193 Internet www varianinc com Varian Australia Pty Ltd is the owner of copyright on this document and any associated software Under law the written permission of Varian Australia Pty Ltd must be obtained before either the documentation or the software is copied reproduced translated or converted to electronic or other machine readable form in whole or in part First published January 2004 in Australia Updated December 2005 and November 2007 Comments about this manual should be directed to the Marketing Communications Manager Varian Australia Pty Ltd at the address above
14. Voltage Frequency Nominal power rating Mains power cable length Voltage Frequency Nominal power rating Mains power cable length Voltage Frequency Nominal power rating Mains power cable length 115 220 240 V AC 10 49 61 Hz 240 W 2 m 6 ft 6 in 115 220 240 V AC 10 49 61 Hz 110 W 2 m 6 ft 6 in 100 240 V AC 10 2 m 6 ft 6 in 115 220 240 V AC 10 50 60 Hz 1 Hz 24 W 2 m 6 ft 6 in No electrical requirements N A N A N A Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Gas supplies 5 1 General information All gas supply installations must comply with rules imposed by the local authorities responsible for the use of compressed or cryogenic liquid gas supplies in the workplace Publication date 11 07 When preparing the Varian 810 820 MS system gas supply consider the following points The plasma gas supply is argon only Varian recommends the use of liquid argon It is generally more pure convenient and cheaper per unit volume however the gaseous form is also acceptable Varian 820 MS The collision reaction interface CRI gas supplies are hydrogen and helium only Typical argon gas consumption for the instrument is 12 to 20 L per minute A tank containing liquid equivalent to 120 m 4300 ft of gas will last for approximately 100 hours of continuous instrument operation with the plasma on A cylinder of gaseous argon containing 8 6 m 304 ft wi
15. al Blue e Farth Ground Green yellow According to manufacturer specifications the cable is rated for 34 A at 40 C Connecting the instrument to the mains outlet receptacle The power cable is terminated with a three phase connector appropriate for the country in which it will be installed A mains power plug suitable for the country of destination is provided with each instrument Your customer support representative will connect the plug to the power cord during installation For deliveries to Australia and New Zealand a 5 pin 20 A IP66 right angle connector rated at 500 V is provided For deliveries to Europe a 5 pin 32 A IEC309 IP44 connector rated at 415 V is provided No connectors are provided with three phase instruments delivered to the USA Canada or Japan Page 24 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 4 2 Peripheral and accessory mains power requirements 4 2 1 Water cooling system The water cooling system must be provided with a separate high current single phase mains circuit and outlet i e individually protected by a fuse or circuit breaker For information related to the water cooler s mains power requirements refer to the manufacturer s specifications for the cooler you have selected In areas where 208 220 230 240 V AC supplies are not normally available in a single phase configuration supplies may be taken from two phases of a two or three phase system
16. ate guide Ensure that you read the complete Pre installation manual before beginning laboratory preparations for the Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer system Environmental requirements Operating conditions Temperature range 15 27 C 59 81 F Humidity range 25 80 non condensing Air replacement Ensure that the airflow into the laboratory is greater than the rate at which the air is removed via the extraction fans A positive air pressure within the laboratory relative to the outside laboratory air pressure will prevent dust being drawn into the room when the laboratory door is opened Clean air space A minimum of Class 1 000 000 for standard operation Class 1000 for ultra trace analysis Storage conditions Temp 5 45 C 41 113 F Humidity 20 80 relative humidity non condensing The three phase instrument power rating is 7 9 kVA The single phase instrument has a different power rating for each supply the 22 A power supply is rated at 4 5 kVA the 14 A power supply is rated at 3 2 kVA Instrument heat dissipation 2 5 kW into the room when both exhaust systems are ducted outside the laboratory Instrument weights and dimensions Width 896 mm 35 3 in depth 722 mm 28 7 in height 1316 mm 52 0 in Weight 307 kg 676 lb shipping weight 520 kg 1145 1b Instrument has 4 wheels and a ground clearance of 0 05 m 2 in Approach angle 15 Publication date 11 07 Page 45 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Sp
17. being drawn into the laboratory For further details refer to Section 3 3 4 Air Replacement Table 2 Suitable environmental conditions for the Varian 810 820 MS instrument Instrument condition Altitude Temperature C Relative humidity non condensing Non operating 0 2133 m 20 80 e g storage 0 7000 ft Operating safely but not 0 2000 m necessarily meeting 0 6562 ft performance specifications Operating normally but not 0 2000 m necessarily meeting 0 6562 ft performance specifications Operating within performance 0 2000 m 18 23 max change 25 80 specifications 0 6562 ft of 2 C per hour 3 3 1 Temperature The operational temperature range is 15 27 C 59 81 F However in order to meet analytical specifications the range is 18 23 C 64 73 F with less than 2 C 3 6 F drift per hour The instrument plasma and vacuum systems will automatically shut down if the temperature becomes too high but there is no hardware protection if the conditions become too cold If the laboratory temperature drops too low the instrument may fail due to condensation formation on water cooled components It is the operator s responsibility to ensure the laboratory temperature is maintained within specification The instrument must be stored within a temperature range of 5 45 C s Note Failure to maintain the correct temperature for storage or operation of the instrument will void the warranty and
18. chlorine lt 20 ppm Total nitrate lt 10 ppm Total sulfate lt 100 ppm Ensure the cooler is fitted with a bypass valve to ensure it is not damaged when the instrument is switched off Room temperature influences the ability of the cooler to remove heat from the instrument If the cooler is operating in an environment warmer than 25 C 77 F or if the cooler is located more than 3 m from the instrument a larger capacity cooler may be required Refer to the manufacturers specifications and ensure that the model you have selected is capable of removing 2800 W of heat when operating at the temperature of the intended location Publication date 11 07 Page 31 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Your Varian customer support representative will install the instrument water cooler with the ICP MS instrument 6 2 Locating the water cooler Select a clean environment where the ambient temperature is stable Refer to the appropriate manufacturer s specification for the operating temperature range If the temperature exceeds the specified maximum the cooler will fail to cool the instrument satisfactorily oe Note Failure to maintain the appropriate manufacturer s operating temperature specification will void the instrument warranty You must consider the environmental conditions when selecting a cooler Consider locating the water cooler in a room next to the ICP MS laboratory to reduce the noise and air conditioning
19. could reduce the instrument s operational life and performance Page 12 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 3 3 2 Humidity The humidity of the laboratory environment will affect the ability of the cooling air to remove heat from the instrument and may cause condensation to form inside the instrument Environments containing a high level of moisture will assist the extraction system in removing heat The instrument exhaust system is less efficient at cooling in dry air Therefore in dry climates a larger capacity extraction system may be required The instrument is not fitted with a humidity sensor Therefore it is your responsibility to maintain the relative non condensing humidity of the laboratory within the range of 25 to 80 Maintain the relative non condensing humidity of any storage facility with the range of 20 to 80 gt Note Failure to maintain the correct humidity for storage or operation will void the instrument warranty and could reduce the instrument s operational life and performance J33 Air conditioning Air conditioning is essential for the environment in which the Varian 810 820 MS instrument is operated and in some cases stored The air conditioning requirements vary depending on the climate in your area Ensure that you consider the heat dissipation from each component operating within the laboratory Decide if the instrument extraction fan duct will be vented ins
20. disk memory Minimum of 80 GB hard drive storage capacity e Random access memory Minimum 256 MB Recommended 512MB e CD drive Minimum one 1 read only Recommended one 1 read write for data back up e Integrated video audio and network support e Mouse and keyboard e Two USB ports e Serial port for RS232 communication Minimum one 1 However an additional port may be required for a laser ablation accessory e Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP e You must provide all the necessary cables such as PC printer and network cables required to support each device Publication date 11 07 Page 33 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 1 2 7 3 Page 34 of 52 Rotary vacuum pump oil Oil for the two rotary vacuum pumps is provided with the instrument The oil is drained from the pumps after the instrument has been tested at the Varian factory Test solutions Your customer support representative will carry out analytical performance verification of the Varian 810 820 MS as part of the instrument installation The following solutions will be required to tune the instrument and run the performance tests 500 mL of each should be sufficient for the installation testing e ICP MS quality 1 nitric acid HNO known as the Blank e ICP MS quality 1 ppb 1 HNO multi element test solution known as the 1ppb VAR TS e ICP MS quality 5 ppb 1 HNO multi element test
21. ectrometers 1 15m Floor level Plasma exhaust requirements Flow 3 m min 100 ft min Duct size 100 mm 4 in internal diameter CRI gas requirements Varian 820 MS only amaa Helium and Hydrogen only TPA S Purity 99 996 Instrument gas supply requirements Argon gas purity 99 996 Argon supply pressure 275 480 kPa Clean Room extraction requirements Flow 8 5 m min 300 ft min Duct size 150 mm 6 in internal diameter Instrument extraction requirements Flow 8 5 m min 300 ft min Duct size 150 mm 6in internal diameter 0 21m 3phase only PC requirements minimum Pentium 4 1 GHz 80 GB HD 256 MB RAM 2 x USB ports 1 x RS232 port 2 if using laser ablation accessory CD drive integrated audio video and network support Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system 0 14m Water cooler requirements 2 8 kW is the minimum water cooler capacity requirement at a room temperature of 25 C 77 F A larger cooler is required if the environment temperature is above 35 C 95 F Set water temperature to 20 C 68 F Supply pressure 275 kPa 40 psi Flow rate 8 L m RF ON Electrical requirements for the single phase model Two separate supplies 200 240 V AC 5 50 60 1 Hz Power supply 1 22 A Nom 208 V AC Power supply 2 14 A Nom 208 V AC Two connectors are provided with the instrument Australia and New Zealand
22. em for additional information To benefit from Varian online help and diagnostic resources connect the instrument personal computer PC to the Internet Also provide a telephone close to the instrument so that the instrument s operator will be able to discuss technical or application issues with Varian support specialists while operating the instrument 3 2 Instrument weights and dimensions gt c S v S a 2 E E N Note The instrument is fitted with either a three phase cable or two single phase power cables Figure 1 Varian 810 820 MS instrument dimensions Page 10 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Table 1 ICP MS system weights and dimensions a ila p Width Height Depth Weight Varian NNO FA MS ICP Mass Spectrometer 896 mm 1316 mm 722 mm 307 kg 35 3 in 52 0 in 28 7 in 676 lb Instrument shipping dimensions 1300 mm 1580 mm 1240mm 520 kg 51 in 59 in 49 in 1145 lb Varian SPS3 Autosampler accessory with 570 mm 515 mm 285 mm 17 kg diluter 22 4 in 20 3 in 11 2 in Autosampler shipping dimensions 775 mm 835 mm 500 mm 33 te 30 5 in 32 9 in 193 7 in 72 8 lb 3 3 Laboratory facilities for environmental control The environmental conditions within the laboratory will affect instrument performance and operational life The environment must be free of dust corrosive vapors and vibration and maintained at a cool and stable temperature oe Note Failure to
23. hecklist is included in this manual to guide you through the pre installation process c Note Failure to provide and maintain the correct laboratory conditions will void the instrument warranty It may also reduce the instrument performance operational life and the operator protection provided by the instrument Complete the pre installation checklist when you have built your laboratory and installed the facilities in accordance with the specifications outlined in this manual Strike out any entries that are not applicable and send the completed signed pre installation checklist to your local Varian office or Varian agent Upon receipt of the completed pre installation checklist a Varian representative will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time to install the Varian 810 820 MS system If you encounter difficulties or have questions regarding preparing the laboratory for instrument installation or if you require information on the Varian 810 820 MS operator training courses please contact your Varian representative Place Varian business card here Publication date 11 07 Page 5 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers This page is intentionally left blank Page 6 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 2 Safety 2 1 Safety messages A Warning message indicates that failure to observe instructions or precautions could result in death or personal injury Symb
24. ide or outside the laboratory as this will have a significant impact on the ability for the air conditioning system to cool the room and replace the extracted air The water cooler unit can radiate up to 3 kW of heat so if possible locate it outside the laboratory Publication date 11 07 Page 13 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 3 3 3 1 Heat dissipation of system components Table 3 Heat dissipation of Varian 810 820 MS system components The instrument heat dissipation value is approximate and applies when both the plasma and instrument exhausts are ducted outside the laboratory Product Heat dissipated W Varian 810 820 MS 2500 2800 W water cooler 3000 Varian SPS3 autosampler with diluter 100 VGA 77P accessory CETAC Ultrasonic Nebulizer 5000 accessory Each person working in the laboratory Personal computer PC monitor CRT PC monitor LCD Printer Laser ablation accessory gt Note Consider the effect of the temperature of the air entering the room when selecting an air conditioning system 3 3 3 2 Extraction fan system The standard Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer requires two separate exhaust systems They are referred to as the plasma exhaust and the instrument exhaust A third exhaust is required for the Clean Room model instrument The plasma exhaust vents toxic vapors ozone and heat that are generated by the plasma and by the vacuum pumps Warning 7A The p
25. is used when moving cylinders Use only approved regulators and hose connectors refer to the gas supplier s instructions Keep gas cylinders cool and properly labeled All cylinders must be fitted with a pressure relief device which will empty the cylinder if its internal pressure rises above the safe limit Ensure that you have the correct cylinder before connecting it to the instrument Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves when working with cryogenic gases Ensure that the gas supplies are turned off at the source tank when the instrument is not in use Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 3 Laboratory environment 3 1 Instrument location It is your responsibility to unpack the instrument and accessories and inspect all items for shipping damage For information about taking delivery of the instrument unpacking and inspecting items for shipping damage refer to Section 8 Equipment on site The Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer system is a precision scientific instrument The location chosen for the system must be clean free from vibration and maintained at a constant temperature Locate the Varian 810 820 MS system away from doors windows or anything that will cause fluctuations in temperature or humidity For further information about environmental conditions refer to Section 3 3 The instrument is floor standing not bench mounted The four wheels fitted to the chassis
26. lasma exhaust may contain toxic gases NEVER operate the plasma or vacuum pumps unless the outlet is connected to a suitable exhaust system Page 14 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Publication date 11 07 The exhaust fans and ducting are not supplied with the instrument It is your responsibility to supply and fit the exhaust systems into the laboratory before the Varian 810 820 MS system is installed Figure 2 Exhaust ducting parts From left to right Tube flexible duct 150 mm diameter part number 3710051800 Tube flexible duct diameter 100 mm part number 3710050100 Adaptor exhaust air duct 152 100 mm part number 1610132100 150 mm duct clamp part number 0810000300 100 mm duct clamp part number 0810183400 Heat generated by the two rotary vacuum pumps is vented into the laboratory by a fan forced air grille in the left side of the instrument Additional ducting is required for the Clean Room model instrument to direct this air outside the laboratory General exhaust system requirements e The extraction system must comply with rules and or regulations imposed by the local authorities responsible for control of facilities and fixtures in the work place e The instrument and plasma exhaust systems should have separate exhaust fans or adjustable in line baffles to control the airflow e Flexible ducting must be used to allow movement of the instrument for routine maintenance and
27. ll last approximately 6 hours of operation with the plasma on Stop valves pressure gauges and suitable regulators must be fitted to all gas outlets Use a two stage regulator for each gas supply outlet Varian 820 MS CRI installations will require a regulator designed specifically for hydrogen Their location must be easily accessible for the instrument operator The instrument is supplied with 3 m 10 ft PTFE gas hose s The argon hose connection is located on the back right side of the instrument as viewed from the front Varian 820 MS The helium and hydrogen connections are located on the back left side of CRI model instruments as viewed from the front Page 27 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers e The instrument s plasma gas inlet hose is fitted with a standard 3 4 12 BSP Swagelok female fitting A quick release adaptor is supplied to connect the instrument gas hose to the instrument Your customer support representative will connect the gas hose 5 2 CRI Varian 820 MS only Hydrogen and helium are the only gases compatible with the CRI technology CRI compatible instruments are supplied with two 3 m 10 ft Teflon hoses and an appropriate fitting for each hose 5 3 VGA 77P The VGA 77P Vapor Generation Accessory is only compatible with argon gas The minimum gas supply pressure for the instrument exceeds the maximum input pressure for the VGA 77P To avoid accidental damage to the VGA
28. maintain the correct laboratory environment in accordance with the specifications outlined in this manual will void the instrument warranty The environmental conditions of the laboratory will affect the ability of the extraction fans to cool the instrument You should determine the humidity level you can achieve and maintain within the laboratory before you order the instrument extraction fans s Note Failure to maintain the humidity level within the specifications could cause condensation to form within the instrument leading to possible component failure The maximum dust level within the laboratory must not exceed 1 000 000 air bound particles of 0 5 micron and greater per cubic foot Class 1 000 000 Sample preparation areas and materials storage facilities should be located in a room separate from the instrument and maintained at the same clean air space class as the instrument or better In order to perform ultra trace parts per trillion level analysis you must maintain the laboratory environment including the sample preparation area in accordance with Class 1000 clean airspace requirements An additional extraction fan is required for the instrument in a clean room environment Publication date 11 07 Page 11 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers To maintain the clean air space level the laboratory must maintain positive air pressure at all times even when the door is open to prevent air borne particles from
29. n and it is safe to recirculate it back into the laboratory by the room air conditioning system or you can vent the instrument exhaust outside the laboratory building This exhaust removes approximately 2500 W of heat from the instrument and the exhaust air temperature is approximately 10 C 47 F above room temperature The 150 mm 6 in internal diameter ducting is not included in the Clean Room Kit Page 17 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Figure 3 Two different exhaust duct routing options Cleanroom instrument Figure 4 A special side panel is fitted to the Clean Room model instrument Page 18 of 52 Publication date 11 07 3 3 4 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Air replacement In order to maintain a clean air space the air pressure within the laboratory should be slightly higher than that of the environment outside the laboratory If this positive pressure environment is maintained airborne particles will not be drawn into the laboratory when the door is opened Consider the rate at which air is extracted from the laboratory by the exhaust systems and ensure that there is a greater rate of clean air entering the room Varian recommends the instrument extraction fan removes 8 5 m of air per minute and the plasma exhaust fan removes 3 m of air per minute You can reduce the air replacement rate by re circulating the instrument exhaust system through the labora
30. nebulizers and torches For information about the gas supply requirements of accessories not manufactured by Varian refer to the manufacturer s literature and specifications Table 6 ICP MS system gas pressure requirements Product Permissible Recommended input Required flow Compatible pressure range pressure rate L min gas Varian 810 820 MS 600 830 kPa 700 kPa regulated Up to 28 Argon 87 120 psi 102 psi regulated CRI system Varian 275 480 kPa 380 kPa regulated Up to 2 2 for Hydrogen 820 MS only 40 70 psi 50 psi regulated each gas Helium VGA 77P 300 350 kPa 325 kPa regulated Up to 0 1 Argon 44 51 psi 47 psi regulated AGM 1 300 700 kPa 400 kPa regulated Up to 07 Oxygen 44 102 psi 58 psi regulated Publication date 11 07 Page 29 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 5 8 Storage of gas cylinders Secure all cylinders containing gas under pressure to a rigid structure in an adequately ventilated area Warning Never locate gas cylinders near an ignition source or in a position subjected to direct heat 5 9 Cryogenic liquids Cryogenic liquid argon is stored under pressure at 186 C 303 F in portable liquid cylinders PLCs As contact with the super cold liquid gas or pipe surfaces can cause severe skin damage shield the PLC from unauthorised access and route or cover all piping to prevent accidental skin contact For high gas flow rates and or low ambient temperatures you may need to
31. nstrument as only two of the four wheels swivel The minimum turning dimension for the crated instrument is 1420 mm 56 in AN AN AN Publication date 11 07 Page 39 of 52 Warning When the Varian spectrometer is in its shipping carton the carton is designed to allow forklift lifting from under the long sides of the carton only It is unsafe to lift from either of the narrow sides As the instrument weighs 307 kg 677 lb use care when maneuvering it Ask for assistance when maneuvering the instrument Two people can maneuver the instrument more safely than can one Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 8 5 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer unpacking instructions These instructions outline a procedure for removing the instrument from the packing crate A document containing more details regarding unpacking the instrument is fixed to the outside of the packing crate When storing the instrument ensure that the storage conditions remain within 5 45 C 41 113 F and 20 80 relative humidity non condensing Metric bolts are used in the packing crate assembly Warning Do not attempt to connect the instrument to the mains power supply 1 Remove the two self tapping bolts from the RAMP side of the crate using a 13 mm 0 5 in socket 2 Remove the crate lid using an 11 mm 0 4 in socket suitable for the bolts At least two people will be required to lift the lid off the crate 3 Remove the RAMP
32. ols depicting the nature of the specific hazard are also placed alongside warnings A Caution message indicates that failure to observe instructions could result in damage to equipment or property A Note provides advice or information 2 1 1 Warning symbols A triangular symbol indicates a warning The meanings of the symbols that may appear alongside warnings in the documentation or on the instrument are as follows EA v7 wv Toxic material Electric shock RF radiation Dangerous surface Heavy object Heavy object temperatures Danger to hands Danger to feet Harmful vapors Fire Part can be ejected or fumes Publication date 11 07 Page 7 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 2 2 Page 8 of 52 gt Explosion UV radiation Corrosive chemicals Sharp object Moving parts Strong magnetic field Keep pacemakers and magnetic data storage devices clear from this area Cryo gas This 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 Compressed gas hazards 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 purpose built cylinder stand Ensure that a suitable trolley
33. onnect the plugs to the power cords during installation For deliveries to Australia and New Zealand two 3 pin 32 A IP66 Clipsal 56P332 connectors rated at 250 V are provided For deliveries to the USA Canada and Japan two 3 pin 30 A NEMA L6 30P Hubble 2621 twist lock connectors rated at 250 V are provided For deliveries to Europe two 3 pin 32 A IEC309 IP44 connectors rated at 240 V are provided Three phase model instrument connection Laboratory wiring You must provide an appropriate wall mounted 3 phase mains outlet except in countries or regions where government regulations specify that all three phase supplies are to be directly wired into the wall Provide a 25 A C Type circuit breaker in order to avoid nuisance tripping Note that C Type circuit breakers are typically used in circuits containing motors because they allow for a momentary large current draw during motor startup Varian recommends that a switch or the circuit breaker be located within easy reach of the operator within 3 m 10 ft and that it be marked as the disconnecting device for the spectrometer Page 23 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Instrument power cable A 3 m 10 ft length of three phase five core 5 x 4 mm cable is supplied with the instrument The insulation color for each of the wires inside the three phase cable conforms with European color coding e Line 1 Black e Line 2 Brown e Line 3 Black e Neutr
34. ooler manufacturer s specifications Q Algaecide is available It is the correct type and quantity in accordance with the water cooler manufacturer s specifications LJ ICP MS 1 ppb 1 HNO multi element test solution is available at least 500 mL LJ ICP MS 5 ppb 1 HNO multi element test solution is available at least 500 mL L ICP MS 500 ppb 1 HNO multi element test solution is available at least 500 mL LY ICP MS quality Blank solution in 1 nitric acid matrix is available at least 500 mL Q ICP MS quality Blank 20 ppb Sc Y solution in 1 nitric acid matrix is available at least 500 mL Q ICP MS quality 1 ppb As 20 ppb Sc Y solution in 1 nitric acid matrix is available at least 500 mL Q ICP MS quality 5 ppb As 20 ppb Sc Y solution in 1 nitric acid matrix is available at least 500 mL Q ICP MS quality 1 ppb As 20 ppb Sc Y solution in 1 nitric acid 1 hydrochloric acid matrix is available at least 500 mL LJ An ultrasonic cleaning bath is available Length mm Width mm Depth mm Q A waste container is available Volume LJ A logbook is available for recording instrument parameters and maintenance data Page 50 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers All preparations have been completed in accordance with the information provided in the Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer Pre installation manual Please arrange for installation of
35. or by e mail to webmaster osi varianinc com Varian Australia is ISO 9001 2000 certified Varian and the Varian logo are trademarks of Varian Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation 2004 2007 Varian Australia Pty Ltd ABN 67 004 559 540 All rights reserved Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Contents Bes MOC UCHON eeaeee OEE ES 5 Zi SASA RAR 7 2 1 Safety messages 7 2 1 1 Warning symbols 7 2 2 Compressed gas hazards 8 3 Laboratory environment icaro 9 3 1 Instrument location 9 3 2 Instrument weights and dimensions 10 3 3 Laboratory facilities for environmental control 11 3 3 1 Temperature 12 3 3 2 Humidity 13 3 3 3 Air conditioning 13 3 3 4 Air replacement 19 4 Electrical power supplieS cceerrrrreeerrereseerce ren ezeezenezeee 21 4 1 Instrument mains requirements 21 4 1 1 Instrument power ratings 22 4 1 2 Single phase model instrument connection 22 4 1 3 Three phase model instrument connection 23 4 2 Peripheral and accessory mains power requirements 25 4 2 1 Water cooling system 25 4 2 2 Personal computer printer and accessories 25 bi GAS sUPplies apuascaizclaa lla iaia 27 5 1 General information 27 5 2 CRI Varian 820 MS only 28 5 3 VGA 77P 28 5 4 AGM 1 28 5 5 Varian SPS3 28 Publication date 11 07 Page 3 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 5 6 Gas pu
36. oratory when you place the instrument order Installation of the appropriate mains power sockets in the laboratory wall within 2 m of the desired instrument location is complete Publication date 11 07 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers The instrument will operate on a three phase mains power supply Each phase has been measured and the values are listed below Phase 1 to neutral AC voltage is Phase 2 to neutral AC voltage is Phase 3 to neutral AC voltage is Earth to neutral AC voltage is gt i lt lt lt The current rating of the mains power socket is The mains power wiring configuration is e g Three phase STAR 5 wire The instrument will operate from a single phase power supply Each line has been measured and the values are recorded below Supply voltage 1 is Supply voltage 2 is The current rating of the mains power socket 1 is gt gt lt lt The current rating of the mains power socket 2 is The mains power wiring configuration is e g Single phase three wire grounded mid point Instrument argon gas supply is ready and the regulated output is positioned close to the instrument Note that the instrument gas hose is 3 m long Argon source is e g cylinders PLC Purity of argon is Page 49 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Q 15 L of distilled water is available for the water cooler This requirement is dependent on the c
37. ost of the user 4 1 Instrument mains requirements Publication date 11 07 The Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer is available as a three phase model instrument or as a single phase model instrument When you order the instrument select the model which best suits the power supply at your laboratory The instrument will be configured at the Varian factory to suit a three phase or a single phase mains supply system There are no facilities inside the instrument to accommodate power supplies other than those specified below If the laboratory mains power supply is not within the specified limits you must provide an appropriate transformer The earth ground pin of the mains outlet must be connected to a suitable earth ground point Page 21 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Table 4 Mains power requirements for the single phase instrument and the three phase instrument Instrument power options Voltage range Nominal line current Frequency 5 1 Hz Single phase 200 240 V AC 22 A at 208 V AC 50 60 Hz Two outlets required 14 A at 208 V AC Three phase 200 240 V AC 11 2 A at 230 V AC 50 60 Hz line to neutral Five wire STAR or WYE 346 416 V AC Unbalanced average per line to line phase 4 1 1 Instrument power ratings Three phase model instruments have a power rating of 7 9 kVA Single phase model instruments have a different power rating for each power cable The supply rated at 22 A has a power rating of
38. pass the liquid through an external evaporator rather than use the internal pressure of the PLC Most PLCs also have pressure builder valves if the argon does not evaporate fast enough on its own to maintain the delivery gas pressure Additionally liquid argon has special storage requirements and cannot be stored for extended periods of time Contact your local authorities and cryogenic gas supplier for more detailed information on storage and boil off rates for local types of PLC Warning Contact with super cold liquid gas or metal surfaces can cause severe eye or skin damage ALWAYS wear protective equipment on hands face and body when working with cryogenic liquids Page 30 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 6 Water cooling system 6 1 Water cooler specifications The water cooler you select must meet the specifications outlined in Table 7 Table 7 Water cooler requirements Cooling capacity Minimum of 2800 W Water temperature Maintained at 20 C 1 C 68 F 1 8 F Note This is the temperature of the water supplied to the instrument Differential pressure through the Minimum of 275 kPa 40 psi instrument Maximum pressure head Do not exceed 960 kPa 140 psi Flow rate At 275 kPa a water flow of 6 35 L m is required when the RF power is ON Water purity Resistivity must be greater than 20 kQ cm particle size no greater than 0 1 mm pH between 7 and 9 Total
39. rding to the carrier the shipping method and in some cases the terms of the sale Some carriers will deliver only to their own distribution centre while others may deliver to the actual installation site 8 3 Transit damage Publication date 11 07 Transit damage can be obvious or concealed and in either case acknowledgement of the damage by the carrier will only be received if it is reported in accordance with the transit agreement For any claims against damage in transit the following general rules apply e Before accepting delivery you should inspect the packages for signs of obvious damage The nature of any obvious damage must be noted on the carrier s waybill and must be countersigned by a representative of the carrier Page 37 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers e The instrument must be inspected for concealed damage The time taken for the concealed damage inspection must be kept within the limits as stated in the terms of conditions of carriage e The Varian Sales and Service department must receive a copy of any instrument transit damage report Although the instrument shipping cartons are designed to protect the instrument and withstand any reasonable stress during transit they must not be subjected to sharp jolts and shocks and must not be inverted or tilted unnecessarily Markings on the shipping carton indicate which side of the package is the top 8 4 In house transit routes Use Figure
40. rity requirements 29 5 7 Gas pressure requirements 29 5 8 Storage of gas cylinders 30 5 9 Cryogenic liquids 30 6 Walter c00lims system libica 31 6 1 Water cooler specifications 31 6 2 Locating the water cooler 32 6 3 Anti algae requirements 32 7 Other pre installation requirements eerrrrrcerrccreeee 33 7 1 Personal computer specifications 33 7 2 Rotary vacuum pump oil 34 7 3 Test solutions 34 7 3 1 Preparation of Test Solutions 35 7 4 Ultrasonic cleaning 35 7 5 Waste fluid container 35 6 EQUpnenton SHtesisslibdeslicalinlbalosslialaza 37 8 1 Delivery information 37 8 2 Insurance after delivery 37 8 3 Transit damage 37 8 4 In house transit routes 38 8 5 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer unpacking instructions 40 9 Installation overview scesssissncodedectecscestwansxdosheostuosanesecatiaasseosweaseed 43 10 Pre installation summary and checklist erccrr erre 45 10 1 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer Pre installation summary 45 10 N Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer Pre installation checklist 47 Page 4 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers 1 Introduction To successfully install the Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer system refer closely to the laboratory facility requirements provided in this manual Attention to accuracy and detail is vital when preparing the laboratory for the Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometer A c
41. service e Ducting must be corrosion resistant and heat resistant up to 60 C e The ducting should be routed through the ceiling directly above the instrument Allow at least a 0 5 m 20 in radius around each duct from fire alarms sprinkler heads or any heat sensitive devices Page 15 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Page 16 of 52 e The extraction fan control switches and indicator lamps must be easily accessible and visible to the instrument operator Instrument exhaust system requirements This exhaust is responsible for cooling the instrument hardware by drawing room air through the instrument e Minimum rate of 8 5 m min 300 ft min e The air extracted from the instrument exhaust is clean and it is safe to recirculate it back into the laboratory by the room air conditioning system or you can vent the instrument exhaust outside the laboratory building e The instrument exhaust removes approximately 2320 W of heat from the instrument The exhaust air temperature is approximately 5 C 9 F above room temperature e The internal diameter of the instrument exhaust ducting is 150 mm 6 in e Consult local regulatory authorities for advice about the distance of the instrument exhaust outlet from the toxic output of the plasma exhaust outlet Plasma exhaust system requirements This exhaust must be vented outside the laboratory building It carries toxic combustible and corrosive vapors from the
42. side of the packing crate A second smaller ramp is also included in the packing crate In order to roll the instrument out of the crate the smaller ramp must be fixed to the larger ramp using the two clamps provided 4 Remove the three remaining sides and set them aside The instrument front panel is secured to one side of the packing crate The top panel and ramp side panel have been removed from the crate Page 40 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Da 10 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Position the RAMP side panel on the ground Fit two of the long bolts into the holes provided on the ramp to secure it to the crate base Three of the crate walls can be removed from the packing crate base together Large ramp this is the side of the packing crate that is removed first Small ramp this is attached to the inside of one of the crate walls Secure the small ramp to the large ramp using the two small brackets provided Remove the two wooden supports from the crate wall and slide them under the instrument wheels Lower the instrument wheels onto the wooden supports and remove the two metal stabilization bars Slowly roll the instrument down the ramps At least two people are required to safely perform this step Remove the brackets bolted to the sides of the instrument chassis using a 13 mm 0 5 in socket Page 41 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers
43. t an appropriate tube for the drain Tubing compatible with aqueous solvents is supplied with the instrument however alternative tubing will be required when using organic solvents Refer to the Varian consumables catalogue for tubing information Page 35 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers This page is intentionally left blank Page 36 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Equipment on site 8 1 Delivery information Generally Varian spectrometers are sold Carriage Paid To CPT according to Incoterms 2000 with the transportation from this point at the customer s expense Due to the size and nature of this spectrometer it is advisable that a third party is engaged to assist with transportation from the point of unloading to the final placement of the instrument in the laboratory All major Varian Sales and Service offices will be able to assist in the task of recommending a third party that specializes in the transportation of precision scientific instrumentation To aid in the final placement of the instrument in the laboratory an unpacking procedure is provided 8 2 Insurance after delivery As the carrier s liability ceases upon equipment delivery Varian recommends that the owner of the Varian 810 820 MS system arranges for separate insurance that will cover transportation from the delivery point to the installation site The definition of delivery point will vary acco
44. this Below is an example that outlines the procedure for dilution from a 10ppm multi element solution using volumetric flasks and reagents specified in Varian Application Note 00621 1 To prepare the 500ppb multi element test solution 500ppb VAR TS pipette 25mL of the 10ppm multi element stock solution into a 500mL volumetric flask and dilute up to the mark using 1 HNO 2 To prepare the 5ppb multi element test solution 5ppb VAR TS pipette 5mL of the 500ppb VAR TS into a 500mL volumetric flask and dilute up to the mark using 1 HNO 3 To prepare the 1ppb multi element test solution 1ppb VAR TS pipette 1mL of the 500ppb VAR TS into a 500mL volumetric flask and dilute up to the mark using 1 HNO 7 4 Ultrasonic cleaning In order to maintain optimum analytical performance from the Varian 810 820 MS instrument regular cleaning of the sampler cone the skimmer cone and ion lens components is required The cleaning process uses an ultrasonic cleaning bath The minimum recommended ultrasonic bath size is length 150 mm x width 150 mm x depth 100 mm 6 in x 6 in x 4 in 7 5 Waste fluid container Publication date 11 07 A waste fluid container is not provided with the instrument You should select a container that is durable not glass wide necked chemically inert and capable of containing approximately 2 L 4 pints of fluid Locate the container in full view of the instrument s operator It is important to selec
45. tory air conditioner Depending on the fan sizes this will reduce the requirement to supply air into the laboratory from gt 11 5 m min to gt 3 m min from gt 300 ft min to gt 100 ft min The plasma exhaust gas is toxic and must not be re circulated into the laboratory Page 19 of 52 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers This page is intentionally left blank Page 20 of 52 Publication date 11 07 Varian 810 820 MS ICP Mass Spectrometers Electrical power supplies Note The installation of electrical power supplies must comply with the rules and regulations imposed by the local authorities responsible for the use of electrical energy in the workplace Avoid connecting the instrument and PC to an unstable mains power supply Electric motors elevators welders and industrial air conditioning units may contribute to electrical interference on the mains power supply line If your laboratory mains supply is of poor quality exhibiting spikes transients or fluctuations use a Mains Voltage Stabilizer or an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS for the instrument and PC The use of this ICP MS product and associated accessories ancillaries or peripherals with marginal power supply or other inadequate facilities or utilities shall immediately void the instrument warranty An unstable marginal or inadequate power supply condition necessitates fitting a suitable Power Line Conditioner or Uninterruptible Power Supply at the c
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