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Comprehensive Analysis of Spectrometers: Principles, Usage Methods, Common Faults, and Repair Techniques (Spectral Analyzer, Infrared Spectrometer, Raman Spectrometer, Fluorescence Spectrometer, Direct-Reading Spectrometer, UV-Vis Spectrometer, Fluorescence Spectrometer)

I. Spectrometer Fault Handling

  1. Invalid Detection, No Data Output:
    • Replace or upgrade the light source equipment.
    • Repair or clean the detector.
    • Realign the optical path.
    • Fault Causes: Insufficient light emission from the source, damaged or dusty detector, misaligned or shifted optical path.
  2. Optical Path Obstruction:
    • Clear the sample or optical path.
    • Check for damaged components or dust in the optical path and clean or replace as necessary.
    • Fault Causes: Sample residue in the optical path, blockages such as damaged components or dust.
  3. Vacuum Pump Not Starting:
    • Ensure consistency between pump and oil models, and regularly replace pump oil.
    • Adjust indoor temperature to avoid excessively low temperatures.
    • Check and manually start the pump motor via the analysis software.
    • Fault Causes: Poor viscosity or incorrect model of pump oil, temperature-related issues, control signal problems.
  4. Sudden Loss of Negative High Voltage:
    • Try unplugging and replugging the second ground wire of the control box; if unsuccessful, consider restarting the instrument.
    • Fault Cause: Vacuum value not rising for an extended period.
  5. Low Light Intensity:
    • Clean the condensing lens.
    • Clean the slit.
    • Replace the corresponding photomultiplier tube.
    • Fault Causes: Dirty condensing lens, dirty slit, degraded performance of the photomultiplier tube.
  6. Unstable Instrument Analysis Data:
    • Check and replace the rear fan of the instrument if necessary.
    • Fault Causes: Poor temperature control in the instrument’s vacuum chamber, faulty rear fan operation.
  7. Poor Communication Line Contact Leading to Computer Crash or Program Error:
    • Reconnect the communication line.
  8. Exhaust Blockage:
    • Replace the exhaust pipe with a transparent plastic tube and regularly purge the exhaust line.
    • Fault Causes: Blocked argon exhaust line, debris in the lower bend of the spark chamber, debris at the inlet of the argon filter.
  9. Power, Connection, or Software Issues:
    • Check for proper power connection, damaged or loose power cords.
    • Ensure correct and undamaged connection of cables.
    • If software issues occur, attempt reinstallation or updating.
  10. Other Maintenance and Calibration:
    • Regularly clean the optical components of the spectrometer and perform calibration to ensure accuracy.

Note: The above solutions are for reference only. For specific faults, it is recommended to contact Rongji Electromechanical for professional repair and support.

II. Supported Spectrometer Brands by Rongji Electromechanical

  1. Niton Spectrometers (Thermo Fisher Scientific):
    • Niton XL2, Niton XL2 Plus, Niton XL5 Plus, Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer, Niton XL2 100G General Metal Analyzer, Niton Apollo Handheld LIBS Analyzer.
  2. Yokogawa Spectrometers:
    • AQ6370, AQ6370B, AQ670C, AQ6370D, AQ6374, AQ6375, AQ6376, AQ6315E, AQ6317B, AQ6317C, AQ6319, AQ6330.
  3. Hitachi Spectrometers:
    • OE720, OE750, PMI-MASTER Smart, X-Supreme8000, LAB-X5000.
  4. HORIBA Spectrometers:
    • FluoroMax Plus, VS70-PDA-HDR, Duetta, Ultima Expert, MicroHR Series, MicOS, 1000M Series, HR Evolution, iHR320, XploRA PLUS XS, T64000, HE.
  5. Malvern Spectrometers:
    • Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra, Mastersizer 3000+ Pro, Mastersizer 3000+ Lab, Mastersizer 3000E.
  6. Beckman Coulter Spectrometers:
    • DU 640, DU 720, DU 730.
  7. Shimadzu Spectrometers:
    • ICPE-9000, ICPE-9800, ICPS-7000, ICPS-7510, ICPS-8100, EDX-LE Plus, EDX-GP, EDX-7200, EDX-8000, EDX-8100, IRSpirit, IRPrestige-21, PDA-5000, PDA-7000, PDA-8000, SolidSpec-3700, 3700DUV, RM-3000, RF-6000, UV-1900I.
  8. Thermo Fisher Scientific Spectrometers:
    • Nicolet Summit, ARL 3460, ARL 4460, ARLeasySpark, DXRxi, DXR, DXR™ 3, WDXRF, EDXRF, XRFXRD, ARL EQUINOX.
  9. Bruker Spectrometers:
    • VERTEX Series, ALPHA II, INVENIO, IFS 125HR, MPA II, TANGO, MATRIX-F, SENTERRA II, BRAVO, MultiRAM, RAM II, TXRF S4 TSTAR, S2 PICOFOX, M4 TORNADO, S1 TITAN, Q4 TASMAN, Q2, Q2L, Q8.
  10. Agilent Spectrometers:
    • Agilent 8453, Agilent Cary 60, Agilent Cary 100, Agilent Cary 300, Agilent 55, Agilent 4100 MP-AES, Agilent 710/715 Series, Agilent 5110.
  11. HORIBA Additional Models:
    • HR Evolution, iHR320, XploRA PLUS XS, T64000, HE.
  12. PerkinElmer Spectrometers:
    • Spectrum Two, Spectrum 3, PinAAcle 500, PinAAcle 900F.
  13. Tianrui Instruments:
    • EDX Series, SUPERXRF1050, Explorer8000 Series, SEE 100, SEE 200, ZSX Primus Series, XEPOS.
  14. Nanjing Sanxiang Spectrometers:
    • THICK800A, EDX4500H.

Longi Electromechanical offers long-term maintenance for various types of spectrometers, including infrared, Raman, fluorescence, direct-reading, UV-Vis, and more. With nearly 30 years of experience, we can quickly repair various instruments. Additionally, we recycle and sell used spectrometers. For more information, please contact us.