FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Supply cooling water to the ICPE.
  If mains water is used, open the main valve of the mains water supply.
  If a cooling water circulation system is used, start the system.

 

2. Supply argon gas to the ICPE.
  Open the main valve of the argon gas supply. The pressure of the argon gas supplied to the ICPE-9800 is in the range 450±10 kPa.

 

3. Turn ON the exhaust duct that you attached above the plasma stand exhaust guide.
  WARNING: Risk of Oxygen Deficiency. There is a risk of oxygen deficiency. Be sure to operate the exhaust duct.

 

4. Open the plasma stand and check that the cooling jacket, glassware, and other items are set properly.
  Click here for Attaching and Removing the Cooling Jacket.

  NOTE: Check that the cooling water tube and argon gas purge tube are connected to the cooling jacket.
    If they are not connected, the cooling jacket may be damaged when the plasma is ignited.

5 Start the software and perform the necessary operations.
  NOTE:

    • If an irregularity is observed during the startup procedure, turn OFF the power switch and other power supply equipment, stop the supply of cooling water and argon gas, and contact your Shimadzu representative.
    • During vacuum pump operation, oil might ooze from the oil seal part. Put the pump on the tray etc. to prevent this oil making the floor dirty. When you set up the pump, set it up so that the edge of the tray should not touch the body part of the pump.

      Use the following tray or equal goods separately.

      Parts Number: 038-00323-07 VAT 14 inch

    • If a vacuum error occurs after the vacuum pump has been operating for 20 minutes,turn ON the vacuum pump again. (Select [ON] in the "Vacuum Pump ON/OFF" window on the [Instrument] menu, and click [OK].)
      If the same error re-appears, replace the molecular sieve. (Click here for Maintenance for Vacuum Pump)

      If the error continues to occur, please contact your Shimadzu representative.