AAS 6300 Service Manual

206-98384
SHIMADZU
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
AA-6300
Service Manual
SHIMADZU CORPORATION
Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division

Dedicated to Shaku Yumiko.
AA-6300 Service Manual
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
Atomic absorption spectrophotometers are used for environmental analysis, including the monitoring of air
pollution and water contamination, the analysis of heavy metals in pharmaceuticals and food products, the
analysis of metallic materials, and the analysis of trace metals in living organisms.
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

In the 1960's, atomic absorption spectrometry was mostly performed using the flame method. From the
mid-1970's, however, the furnace atomic absorption (flameless atomic absorption) replaced the flame method as
the most prominent technique, and the range of detection increased significantly. Nearly all inorganic elements
can be measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometry, and measurement of approximately 60 elements is
possible.
A few application examples are given below.
i. Analysis of Water
Water quality standards and official analysis methods for river water, tap water, lake water, and seawater, are
specified by Water Works Law and Water Pollution Control Law. (This is an example in Japan.)
ii. Applications to Biology and Medicine

Atomic absorption spectrophotometry is used for the analysis of metals in biological specimens, cells, and
tissue. The elements often encountered when performing biological analysis of animals and plants are Si, P, Mg,
Ca, Cu, Na, K, Zn, Al, Fe, and so on.
In the field of medicine, this method has a large range of application in the research of toxic substances. For
example, it is used to measure the amount of lead and copper that has accumulated in the blood and tissue of
people who are exposed to vapor or dust containing these metals as part of their everyday work. It is also used to
analyze inorganic elements in saliva and urine and to detect Na, Mg, Ca, P, Si, and Cu in serums.
iii. Applications to the Analysis of Food Products

In the food-product industry, atomic absorption spectrophotometry is used to analysis minute amounts of
substances contained within food products or food containers that may be beneficial or harmful to the human
body. For example, it is used to analyze soil that has been sprayed with agricultural chemicals, fruits, tinned food,
and the metal content in bottled beer.
iv. Applications to the Analysis of Pollutants

Pollutants can be found in many different types of media: air-borne dust, water, oil, soil, and sediment. It is
necessary to be able to analyze pollutants in these media quickly and at low concentrations.
The analysis of Ag, Be, Bi, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Mn, P, Pb, Sb, Sn, etc. in rivers and factory effluent is carried
out. A great number of elements (approx. 60) are contained in soil.
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1.2 Overview
The AA-6300 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer is equipped with a flame burner as a standard feature,
and linking with the autosampler (ASC) provided as a special accessory makes it possible to perform automatic
continuous measurement using the flame method.
Connecting to the graphite furnace atomizer (GFA) provided as a special accessory makes it possible to
perform furnace analysis, and linking with the autosampler (ASC) allows the use of automatic addition and
dilution functions for the pretreatment of samples and reagents.
Furthermore, using the microsampling kit provided as a special accessory makes it possible to use the flame
microsampling method, and linking with the autosampler (ASC) allows the use of automatic addition and
dilution functions for the pretreatment of samples and reagents, even with flame analysis.
Systems based on the AA-6300 use the WizAArd software, which runs on Microsoft Windows, to perform
centralized control of the AA-6300 itself as well as peripheral devices (e.g., the GFA and ASC), and combining
with CLASS-Agent enables compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
1.3 Service Training

The prescribed service training is required to use this Service Manual correctly. We cannot take responsibility
for any problems caused by personnel using this manual without taking service training.
1.4 Symbols
The following labels are used with the AA-6300.
i. EXTREMELY HOT/OPEN FLAME, HOT SURFACE
♦ Allow the lamp to cool to room temperature before replacement.

(D2 lamp cover)
♦ Avoid Burns
: Check for open flame through the flame shield window.
: Allow the burner head and walls to cool before handling.
(Flame chamber interior and funnel)
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ii. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
♦ DO NOT touch the electrodes while the instrument is active.

(Igniter and HCL turret)
iii. FLAMMABLE GAS, EXPLOSION POTENTIAL
♦ BE SURE TO READ the part gIgniting and Extinguish the flame h in the instruction manual
before ignition.
(Bottom section of the ignition/extinguish switch)
♦ DO NOT use oxygen gas mixture.
(Gas control unit)
♦ DO NOT remove the nebulizer from the chamber during combustion.
(Atomizer vertical driving unit and front panel)
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2. Installation
2.1 Checking the Installation Environment

Check the suitability of the installation environment using the information provided in the following:
• Installation Guidelines (ZE7D-9406; now Japanese only)
• Yellow pages in the Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "Precautions on Handling High Pressure Gas"
• Yellow pages in the Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "Precautions on the Installation Site and
Handling"
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "2.2 Instrument Placement and Site Requirements"
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "2.3 Equipment Requirements"
2.2 Checking the Standard Accessories

Check that the standard accessories are all provided using the information provided in the following:
• Packing List (P/N 206-94993)
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "2.1 Parts Inspection (AA-6300 Standard Parts)"
2.3 Setup
Assemble the system, connect the gas pipes, and install the PC software using the information provided in the
following:
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "2.2 Instrument Placement and Site Requirements"
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "2.4 Assembling the AA-6300"
• Installation Procedure of WizAArd (P/N 206-95108 for Ver. 3, 206-95305 for Ver. 4)
Next, perform a Gas Leak Check using the information provided in the following:
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "8.3 Checking for Gas Leaks"
Be sure to perform a Gas Leak Check after making changes to gas pipes during maintenance or repairs.
Also, check the horizontal position and height of the burner using the information provided in the following,
and perform the appropriate adjustments if it is displaced:
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "8.1 Atomizer Positioning Adjustment"
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3. Performance Check
3.1 Acceptance Inspection Items
Item Specification
Wavelength Accuracy Within 0.70 nm (for each wavelength)
253.65 nm, 365.01 nm, 435.84 nm
546.08 nm, 585.25 nm, 640.22 nm
NON-BGC Noise Level 0.0150 Abs max.
BGC-D2 Noise Level 0.0350 Abs max.
Baseline Drift 0.0060 Abs/30 min max.
Absorbance (Flame) 0.2300 Abs min.
Repeatability (Flame) 2.00% max. (confidence limit: 95%)
Stability (Flame) 6.0% max.
3.2 Required Items

• Hg hollow cathode lamp (P/N 200-38422-28)
• Se hollow cathode lamp (P/N 200-38422-46)
• Cu hollow cathode lamp (P/N 200-38422-08)
• Zero calibration solution
• Standard Cu solution (2.0 ppm)
[Method for Creating Zero Calibration Solution]

The zero calibration solution is created by dissolving 8 ml of nitric acid (JIS K8541 analytical grade
reagent; Japanese) in distilled water to obtain a solution of 1000 ml.
Note: The distilled water is created using the ion exchange method or the distillation method.
[Method for Creating 2.0 ppm Standard Cu Solution]

Zero calibration solution is added to 20 ml of standard Cu solution for atomic absorption (1000 ppm
solution for atomic absorption manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries; Japanese) to obtain a
solution of precisely 100 ml (thus creating 200 ppm standard Cu solution). Next, zero calibration solution is
added to 1 ml of this 200 ppm standard Cu solution to obtain a solution of precisely 100 ml (thus creating 2
ppm standard Cu solution).
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3.3 Method for Obtaining Data

Using validation software, measure the items listed previously using the information provided in the following:
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "7 Hardware Validation"
The default settings of the parameters agree with the previously specified values and so perform measurement
without changing the parameters.
The default measurement parameters for the inspection items are given below. Measurement can also be
performed using WizAArd with the same parameters.
Wavelength Accuracy
Element : Hg
Wavelength : 253.65 nm, 365.01 nm, 435.84 nm, 546.08 nm, 585.25 nm, 640.22 nm
Lamp Current Low : 4 mA
Slit Width : 0.2 nm
NON-BGC Noise Level, BGC-D2 Noise Level

Element : Se
Wavelength : 196.0 nm
Slit Width : 0.7 nm
Response Time :1
Pre-Spray Time :0s
Integration Time : 198 s
Baseline Drift
Element : Cu
Slit Width : 0.2 nm
Response Time :1
Pre-Spray Time :0s
Integration Time : 1800 s (30 min)
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Absorbance and Repeatability (Flame)

Element : Cu
Slit Width : 0.7 nm
Lamp Mode : NON-BGC
Concentration : 2.0 ppm
Burner Height : 7 mm
Fuel Gas Flow Rate : 1.8 l/min
Support Gas Flow Rate : 15.0 l/min
Pre-Spray Time :3s
Integration Time :5s
Response Time :2
Stability (Flame)
Element : Cu
Slit Width : 0.7 nm
Lamp Mode : NON-BGC
Concentration : 2.0 ppm
Burner Height : 7 mm
Fuel Gas Flow Rate : 1.8 l/min
Support Gas Flow Rate : 15.0 l/min
Pre-Spray Time :5s
Integration Time : 30 s
Response Time :2
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4. Periodic Inspection
4.1 Gas Leak Check

Perform a Gas Leak Check using the information provided in the following:
• Instruction Manual (P/N 206-94935): "8.3 Checking for Gas Leaks"
4.2 Operational Checks for Safety Mechanisms

Inspect the flame monitor in addition to performing the following checks for safety mechanisms in the
initialization:
• Fuel Gas Pressure Monitor Check
• Support Gas Pressure Monitor Check
• Burner Select Sensor Check (only when using N2O-C2H2)
• Drain Sensor Check
Perform the checks for the safety mechanisms in the initialized state in accordance with the messages. The
following precautions, however, must be noted.
• In order to perform the Fuel Gas Pressure Monitor Check, C2H2 must be supplied beforehand at the
prescribed pressure. If the pressure is too low, there will be no message asking whether or not to perform
this inspection.
• Gas is purged in the Fuel Gas Pressure Monitor Check but click the OK button in the message after
the purge gas has completely stopped. If the OK button is clicked with pressure applied to the support-gas
flow lines inside the equipment, the next Support Gas Pressure Monitor Check will not be performed
successfully.
• In order to perform the Burner Select Sensor Check, the key must be turned beforehand to the
N2O-C2H2 side. If the key is turned to the Air-C2H2 side, there will be no message asking whether or
not to perform this inspection.
• In order to perform the Drain Sensor Check, the drain bottle must be filled with water beforehand. If the
water level is too low, there will be no message asking whether or not to perform this inspection.
Perform the inspection of the flame monitor using the following procedure:
1. Check that the flame monitor is ON in the status bar.
2. Ignite the Air-C2H2 flame with a C2H2 flowrate of 1.8 l/min and an air flowrate of 15.0 l/min.
3. Reduce the C2H2 flowrate to approximately 1.5 l/min, and blow out the flame.
4. Check that the gas automatically stops and that the message [Flame has been extinguished.] is
displayed.
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4.3 Performance Check

Refer to "3. Performance Check".
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5. Operating Principles
5.1 Initialization
5.1.1 Turning ON the Power

After power to the system is turned ON, the hardware is initialized in the following order. After
initialization, the command control program starts, and it becomes possible to receive commands
from the PC.
i. CPU, peripheral functions

ii. RS-232C communication port
iii. POWER board
iv. System parameters, backup parameters
v. Motor drive (excitation OFF, power control)
vi. A/D converter
vii. Command control program startup
5.1.2 System Initialization

After the initialization of the above items has been completed, the system is initialized by
commands from the PC. Commands are sent from the PC in the following order.
Command Details
i ROMCHK ROM Check
ii O p S/N Check
iii P A ASC Check
iv P C GFA Check
v O i Motor initialization
Detector Switching Origin Search
Slit Origin Search
Wavelength Origin Search
Turret Origin Search
Atomizer Up/Down
C2H2 Valve Origin Search
Support Gas Valve Origin Search
vi (*1) Fuel Gas Pressure Monitor Check
vii (*1) Support Gas Pressure Monitor Check
viii (*1) Flame Monitor Check
ix (*1) Burner Select Sensor Check
x (*1) Drain Sensor Check
*1 : These items are controlled with several PC commands that are appropriate for the current
system status.
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5.1.3 Motor Initialization Command (O i)

The motors are initialized by the O i command (motor initialization) according to the following
procedure.
Slit, turret, atomizer, C2H2 valve, support gas valve

i. The origin-detection photo-interrupter is detected.
ii. The optimum excitation pattern stored in EEPROM is set.
iii. Feeding by the offset stored in EEPROM is carried out.
iv. The current position is established as the origin.
Detectors
i. Feeding by a fixed number of pulses is performed on the origin (photomultiplier) side
(mechanically controlled).
ii. Excitation of the motor is stopped. Stopping excitation causes positioning to be performed
by a spring.
Wavelength
i. The origin-detection photo-interrupter is detected.
ii. Zero-order light on the reference side of the D2 lamp is detected, and is established as the
wavelength origin.
Detection range: Photo-interrupter origin ±300 pulses (approx. ±20 nm).
The peak is detected while adjusting the negative high voltage at a slit width of 0.2 nm and
a gain resistance of ×1 (1MΩ).
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5.2 Lamp Illumination Mode and Photometric Mode
5.2.1 Illumination Frequency
Flame mode Furnace mode

Flame microsampling mode
EMISSION Single beam Single beam
400 Hz 400 Hz
NON-BGC Double beam (depends on power supply frequency) Single beam
BGC-D2 100/120 Hz (50/60 Hz) 400 Hz
BGC-SR Single beam Single beam
90 Hz 90 Hz
Warmup 100 Hz in each case.
5.2.2 D2 Lamp Illumination Circuit

When the D2 lamp starts to be illuminated, a voltage of approx. 3.4 V is applied to the heater to
warm the cathode for approx. 10 s and a DC voltage of approx. 540 V is applied to the lamp's anode
to start discharge. After that, the anode voltage is switched to approx. 160 V.
The CPU monitors whether or not the D2 lamp is illuminated properly. If it is not, the illumination
sequence is repeated. If the D2 lamp is not illuminated properly after two attempts, an error is
generated.
In the discharge tubes for the D2 lamp and the hollow cathode lamps (hereafter referred to as
"HCLs"), illuminating at a constant current, rather than a constant voltage, ensures stable
illumination at a fixed brightness. For this reason, a constant-current circuit is connected to the
cathode.
With the AA-6300, the D2 lamp performs pulse illumination. These pulses are created with the
CPU board and the POWER board's constant-current circuit is controlled to achieve pulse
illumination.
The illumination voltage of the D2 lamp is fixed at 450 mA.
5.2.3 HCL Illumination Circuit

The HCL illumination circuit is equipped with two identical power supplies and switching between
12 relays makes it is possible to simultaneously illuminate two out of six lamps. This allows
warming-up of the next lamp to be used during measurement.
A voltage of approx. 630 V is applied to the lamp's anode. A constant-current circuit is connected
to the cathode. Illumination pulses are created with the CPU board and the POWER board's
constant-current circuit is controlled to achieve pulse illumination.
This circuit can also be used for SR illumination.
5.2.4 Preamp Unit

A photomultiplier is used to detect light of wavelengths less than 600 nm and a photodiode is used
to detect light of wavelengths greater than or equal to 600 nm. The detector is automatically
switched according to the Line Search wavelength.
The photomultiplier produces weak current signals that are proportional to the light intensity. These
signals are converted to voltage signals (I-V conversion) in the preamp circuit on the CPU board.
The photodiode also produces weak current signals that are proportional to the light intensity.
These signals are converted to voltage signals (I-V conversion) in the preamp circuit on the PHD
board and are sent to the A/D converter on the CPU board.
The negative high voltage (-HV) and preamp gain are adjusted by the Beam Balance procedure so
that these voltages stay within the range 0.5 to 1.5 V.
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5.2.5 Signal Processing Unit

I. BGC-D2 Mode (Double Beam)
Four lamp illumination pulses, ZERO_H(S), HCL(S), ZERO_D(S), and D2(S), are emitted with the
chopper mirror on the S (sample) side and four lamp illumination pulses, ZERO_H(R), HCL(R),
ZERO_D(R), and D2(R), are emitted with the chopper mirror on the R (reference) side.
In other words, four pulses are emitted in approx. 10 ms (= 100 Hz).
The signals are continuously converted from analog to digital (A/D conversion), and the CPU
separates them into 8 signals based on these lamp pulses.
(HCL(S)-ZERO_H(S)) x (D2(R)-ZERO_D(R))
-log
(HCL(R)-ZERO_H(R)) x (D2(S)-ZERO_D(S))
The above expression is used to obtain the absorbance but the CPU calculates the size of all the
digital signals after A/D conversion.
II. NON-BGC Mode (Double Beam)

The expression for NON-BGC mode is the same as the one for BGC-D2 mode without the D2
terms. Regarding the analog signals in the preamp, the HCL illumination time increases by an
amount corresponding to the lost D2 illumination time.
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5.3 Wavelength Correction
5.3.1 Function Overview

The correction factor for the difference between the pulse motor's pulse position corresponding to
the wavelength obtained from the design values and the pulse position for the actual wavelength is
obtained by performing peak detection for the established emission line. Wavelength correction is
executed using the O w command.
5.3.2 Processing
The execution mode for the O w command is specified as an option. The following seven
execution modes are available.
Execution mode Description Notes

0 Trial mode All of the analysis line peaks are detected for the
(for experimenting) design values for grating constants. The detection
results are not stored in EEPROM. Executed only
if specified together with the -d option.
1 (default) Execution of 1st-order Wavelength correction is performed for the 656.1
wavelength correction nm emission line and zero-order light using the
D2 lamp.
2 Execution of the first Wavelength correction is performed for emission
half of 2nd-order lines of 11 wavelengths using the D2 lamp and the
wavelength correction Hg-HCL.
3 Execution of the second Wavelength correction is performed for emission
half of 2nd-order lines of 6 wavelengths using the D2 lamp and the
wavelength correction Hg-HCL as well as the information obtained in
the first half of the correction procedure.
4 Continuous execution of (This mode is used normally.)
modes 1 to 3
5 Execution of 3rd-order Wavelength correction is performed using the K-
wavelength correction HCL analysis lines.
6 Execution of 4th-order Wavelength correction is performed using the Rb-
7 Execution of 5th-order Wavelength correction is performed using the Cs-
• Illuminating and extinguishing of the lamps as required for peak detection is incorporated
within the commands.
• The peak detection method is the same for all correction procedures (height mode). A
photomultiplier is used to detect light of wavelengths less than 600 nm and a photodiode is
used to detect light of wavelengths greater than or equal to 600 nm.
• If the -d option is specified, the detected data is sent after execution.
• The format of data transferred to the PC is as follows:
O <Wavelength> <Theoretical value> <Measured value> <Judgement>,
<Wavelength 2>.....
Wavelength: Wavelength of analysis line, ASCII (xxx.x)
Theoretical value: Design value for the number of pulses, ASCII (xxxxx)
Measured value: Number of pulses for detected peak, ASCII (xxxxx)
Judgement: Detected, ASCII (OK)
Not detected, ASCII (NG)
• This information is displayed at the PC in the "Detail" window (only when factory-set as an
option).
• If the -l option is specified, the lamp is not extinguished when execution is completed. It is
extinguished, however, if this option is not specified.
• Zero-order light detection for first-order correction is performed with the double-beam
reference signal and other data is obtained using the single-beam signal with the chopper
motor stopped.
• Lamp turret 1 is always used for correction.
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5.3.3 First-order Correction

Wavelength correction is performed for zero-order light and the 656.1 nm emission line using the
D2 lamp.
(1) Detection of Zero-order Light
Scanning range: Design position for zero-order light ±600 pulses (approx. ±20.0 nm).
A slit width of 0.2 nm is used and detection is performed with the double-beam reference
signal.
The photomultiplier gain is adjusted in the same way as for peak search (Line Search).
(2) Detection of 656.1 nm Emission Line
Scanning range: Design position for 656.1 nm ±4.0 nm.
A slit width of 0.7 nm is used and detection is performed with the single-beam signal.
The photodiode gain is adjusted in the same way as for peak search (Line Search).
(3) Storing the Correction Result
The following information is stored in EEPROM as the correction result.
- Origin information for zero-order light (offset, excitation pattern);
(Note that this information is not actually used.)
- Grating constants
- Information on the 656.1 nm emission line (wavelength and peak pulse position)
5.3.4 Second-order Correction (First Half)

(1) Wavelength correction is performed for the emission lines of 11 wavelengths using the D2
lamp and the Hg-HCL.
(2) Using a slit width of 0.2 nm, the range 47 pulses (3.5 nm) either side of the central wavelength
is searched and peaks are detected. For peaks exceeding 656.1 nm, the ±47-pulse range is
searched.
(3) The wavelength and pulse position of the detected peak are stored as parameters.
(4) Movement to the central wavelength is executed in accordance with the design values. (This is
because using the data from the first-order correction may produce adverse results.)
(5) If there are wavelengths that are not detected, the second-order correction (first half) becomes
invalid.
5.3.5 Second-order Correction (Second Half)

(1) Wavelength correction is performed for the emission lines of 6 wavelengths using the Hg-
HCL.
(2) Using a slit width of 0.7 nm, the range 32 pulses (2.0 nm) either side of the central wavelength
is searched and the peak is detected.
(4) Movement to the central wavelength is performed using the corrected value obtained with the
data from the first half of the second-order correction.
(5) Even if there are wavelengths that are not detected, the second-order correction (second half)
becomes valid. Only detected wavelengths are used in correction. Wavelengths for which
detection was unsuccessful are ignored.
5.3.6 Third-order Correction

(1) Correction is performed for wavelengths at the long-wavelength end using the K-HCL
analysis line (766.5 nm).
(2) Using a slit width of 0.7 nm, the range 90 pulses either side of the central wavelength is
searched and the peak is detected.
(4) Movement to the central wavelength is executed in accordance with the design values.
5.3.7 Fourth-order Correction

(1) Correction is performed for wavelengths at the long-wavelength end using the Rb-HCL
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5.3.8 Fifth-order Correction

(1) Correction is performed for wavelengths at the long-wavelength end using the Cs-HCL
5.3.9 Data Stored in EEPROM

The correct data obtained with the first-order correction is stored in EEPROM as usual (offset
values from the photo-interrupter, excitation patterns, grating constants).
Regarding the correction data obtained with first-order to fifth-order corrections, the wavelength
and number of pulses (2 bytes each) are stored in EEPROM.
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5.3.10 Correction Wavelength Table

Wavelengths and parameters corresponding to different correction levels are shown in the
following table.
Correction Correction Slit (nm) Lamp used Current Notes

level wavelength (mA)
(nm)
1st order 0.0 0.2 D2 300 Also used in 2nd-order
correction.
2nd order, 194.2 0.2 Hg 6
1st half
2nd order, 226.7 0.7 Hg 6
2nd half
2nd order, 253.7 0.2 Hg 6
1st half
2nd order, 296.7 0.2 Hg 6
1st half
2nd order, 313.2 0.2 Hg 6
1st half
2nd order, 365.0 0.2 Hg 6
1st half
2nd order, 404.7 0.7 Hg 6
2nd half
2nd order, 435.8 0.2 Hg 6
1st half
2nd order, 452.1 0.2 Hg 6
2nd half
2nd order, 486.0 0.2 D2 450
1st half
2nd order, 507.4 0.7 Hg 6 253.7 nm 2nd-order light
2nd half
2nd order, 546.1 0.2 Hg 6
1st half
2nd order, 576.2 0.7 Hg (Ne) 6
2nd half
2nd order, 594.5 0.7 Hg (Ne) 6
2nd half
2nd order, 626.7 0.7 Hg (Ne) 6
2nd half
1st order 656.1 0.2 D2 350 Also used in 2nd-order
correction.
2nd order, 667.8 0.2 Hg (Ne) 6
1st half
2nd order, 703.2 0.2 Hg (Ne) 6
1st half
2nd order, 724.5 0.2 Hg (Ne) 6
1st half
2nd order, 743.5 0.2 Hg (Ne) 6
1st half
3rd order 766.5 0.7 K 10
4th order 780.0 0.2 Rb 14
5th order 852.1 0.7 Cs 16
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5.3.11 Error Processing

The processing performed when errors occur in wavelength correction is given in the following
table.
1st-order 2nd-order 2nd-order 3rd to 5th- Correction Detailed Processing

wavelength wavelength wavelength order information correction
correction correction, correction, wavelength information
1st half 2nd half correction
Failure - - - Not Not updated Cancellation
updated of correction
0-order light
error:
0x8503
Success Failure at 1 - - Not Not updated Cancellation
or more updated of correction
wavelengths
Success at Failure at 1 - Updated Information Continuation
all or more for of 3rd-order
wavelengths wavelengths successful and higher-
wavelengths order
is updated. correction
Information
for failed
wavelengths
is
invalidated.
Success at Updated Updated Continuation
all of 3rd-order
wavelengths and higher-
order
correction
Failure - Information Continuation
for failed of correction
wavelengths
is
invalidated.
Success - Updated Continuation
of correction
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5.4 Line Search

The pulse range corresponding to the range 1.2 nm on either side of the wavelength specified with
the O l command is measured, the wavelength is set at the peak position, and measurement data is
sent.
After that, the detected peak position is sent with the O K command.
5.4.2 Operating Conditions

Wavelength correction must be completed.
5.4.3 Processing
(1) The O l command is received.
(2) The first-stage resistance is set to 1 MΩ.
(3) The pulse position of the specified wavelength is calculated.
(4) The wavelength is moved by -1 pulse from the measurement start position (short-wavelength
end).
(5) There is a move of 1 pulse and a wait of 1200 ms.
(6) Light intensity measurement:
Four 30 ms measurements are performed, and the average value of the signal of the HCL-R or
HCL-S specified by the "Kind" parameter is saved.
(7) Steps 5 and 6 are repeated to obtain continuous data for the scanning range.
(8) Photomultiplier gain adjustment:
Steps 4 to 7 are repeated up to 7 times, and the photomultiplier's negative high voltage is
adjusted to get a value between 20% and 80% of the full scale for AD values.
If the range is not entered with a gain resistance of 1 MΩ, the gain resistance is changed to ×4 (4
MΩ) or × 1/4 (0.24 Ω) and steps 4 to 7 are repeated.
If the energy value does not reach 20% even when the gain resistance is set to the maximum
gain (4 MΩ), an "insufficient energy" error is generated.
The photomultiplier's negative high voltage is adjusted using a “bisection method”.
Photodiode gain adjustment:
Steps 4 to 7 are executed, and the gain resistance (10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, or 1 MΩ) is selected to get a
value between 1.2% and 98% of the full scale for AD values.
(9) Detection of peak position (detection method):
The "Kind" parameter determines whether the HCL-R or HCL-S signals are used for peak
detection.
Kind : Signal used : Peak detection method

h : HCL-S : height mode (highest peak)
n : HCL-S : proximity mode (nearest peak)
H : HCL-R : height mode (highest peak)
N : HCL-R : proximity mode (nearest peak)
Peak detection method:

A position that has a higher value than the 3 previous and subsequent data items (in order) is
detected as a peak.
There may be more than one peak in the scanning range but the "Kind" parameter determines
the type of target peak in the following way.
Peak detection using height mode: The target peak is the peak with the maximum value.
Peak detection using proximity mode: The target peak is the peak nearest the central
wavelength.
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(10) The wavelength is moved to the detected peak position.

(11) The measurement data is sent.
The profile data obtained is sent in accordance with the O l command's response format.
(12) The status is sent.
(13) The O K command is received.
(14) The peak position is sent.
The pulse position of the detected peak is sent in accordance with the O K command's response
format.
(15) The status is sent.

• The parameters (specified wavelengths) are incorrect.
• The HCL energy is too low.
With the photomultiplier's negative high voltage at the maximum level, and the gain resistance
set to 4 MΩ, the data value is less than 20% of the full scale for AD values.
With the photodiode's gain resistance set to 1 MΩ, the data value is less than 1.2% of the full
scale for AD values.
• The HCL energy is too high.
With the photodiode's gain resistance set to 10 kΩ, the data value is more than 98% of the full
scale for AD values.
• Peak search error (Analysis lines cannot be found.)
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5.5 Beam Balance

The gain resistance and the photomultiplier's negative high voltage are adjusted so that the light
used for measurement is at an appropriate intensity.
5.5.2 Operating Conditions

The measurement mode is specified by the O v command and the Beam-Balance procedure is
executed by the specified mode.
The converging voltage can be specified using an optional parameter (O v -v=<Volt>).(This
option is disabled when using the BGC-SR method.)
In single beam mode, the signal is used, and in double beam mode, the reference signal is used.
5.5.3 Processing (Photomultiplier)

It is desirable that the gain resistance (4 MΩ, 1 MΩ, 240 kΩ) is as small as possible and the
negative high voltage is in the range 700 to 960 V. Control is performed with the following settings
so as to get as close as possible to these conditions.
The value used when making adjustments to obtain the target signal level is the value obtained by
subtracting the zero level from the measured signal level. Saturation check, however, is performed
with respect to the value before the zero level is subtracted, and is carried out with the signal in the
non-saturated state (2.0 V max.).
If the target signal voltage is specified externally (O v -v=<Volt>), investigation is performed
with the specified voltage.
EMISSION Mode
The negative high voltage is adjusted so that the HCL intensity is 1.25 V (AD value 0x8000) or the
externally set value.
[Adjustment procedure:]
The negative high voltage is adjusted with a gain resistance of ×1 (1 MΩ) so that the target voltage
is attained.
[If the intensity is insufficient:]
If the target voltage is not attained even with the negative high voltage at the maximum level,
the negative high voltage is adjusted with the gain resistance set to ×4 (4 MΩ).
If the target voltage is not attained, an "insufficient energy" error is generated.
[If the intensity is excessive:]
If the negative high voltage is less than 700 V, it is adjusted with the gain resistance set to
×1/4 (240 kΩ) so that the target voltage is attained.
NON-BGC Mode
With the same procedure as for EMISSION mode, the gain resistance and negative high voltage are
adjusted so that the HCL signal voltage is 1.5 V (AD value 0x9999) or the externally set value.
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BGC-D2 Mode
With the same procedure as for NON-BGC mode, the gain resistance and negative high voltage are
adjusted so that the HCL signal voltage is 1.5 V (AD value 0x9999) or the external set value.
The D2 (background) signal corresponding to the adjusted HCL signal is investigated, and the D2
gain resistance and HCL gain resistance are selected and the negative high voltage is readjusted so
that the HCL-D2 signal ratio is between 4 and 1/4.
The HCL signal's gain resistance and the negative high voltage are determined with the same
procedure as for NON-BGC mode.
Data is obtained with the D2 signal gain resistance set to ×4 (4 MΩ) and the data is investigated.
If the D2 signal is more than 4 times the size of the HCL signal, or if it is saturated, the signal
sizes are investigated again with the gain resistance set to ×1 (1 MΩ).
If the D2 signal is less than 1/4 the size of the HCL signal, an "insufficient D2 lamp energy "
error is generated.
Data is obtained with the D2 signal gain resistance set to ×1 (1 MΩ) and the data is investigated.
If the D2 signal is more than 4 times the size of the HCL signal, or if it is saturated, the signal
sizes are investigated again with the gain resistance set to ×1/4 (240 kΩ).
Data is obtained with the D2 signal gain resistance set to x1/4 (240 kΩ) and the data is
investigated.
If the HCL gain resistance is ×1/4 or ×1, it is changed to ×1 or ×4, and the negative high voltage
for the HCL signal is adjusted so that the target voltage is attained.
The data ratio with the changed HCL gain resistance and the D2 signal gain resistance set to
×1/4 is investigated.
If the HCL gain is ×4 and the D2 signal is saturated or more than 4 times the HCL signal, an
"insufficient HCL energy" error is generated.
BGC-SR Mode
The BGC-SR method is investigated with the high current signal gain set to 33 kΩ and the low
current signal gain set to 1 MΩ or 4 MΩ.
The high current signal gain is set to 33 kΩ, the negative high voltage is adjusted so that the signal
attains the specified value (0.1 V), and the signal energy is investigated for excessive or insufficient
energy.
With the high current signal gain set to 33 kΩ and the low current signal gain set to 1 MΩ and 4
MΩ, the negative high voltage is varied from 0 to the maximum value, and data is obtained.
A simulated search for the data for 0.5, 1.0, and 1.3 Abs is performed, the negative high voltage
value with the smallest error is found, and this value and gain are set.
D2 Mode
With the same procedure as for EMISSION mode, the negative high voltage is adjusted so that the
D2 signal voltage is 1.5 V (AD value 0x9999) or the externally set value.
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5.5.4 Processing (Photodiode)

The value used when making adjustments to obtain the target signal level is the value obtained by
subtracting the zero level from the measured signal level. Saturation check, however, is performed
with respect to the value before the zero level is subtracted, and is carried out with the signal in the
non-saturated state (2.0 V max.).
If the target signal voltage is specified externally (O v –v=<Volt>), investigation is performed
with the specified voltage.
EMISSION Mode
The gain resistance (1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, or 1 MΩ) is selected so that the HCL intensity is
between 0.05 and 2.0 V.
The data is investigated with the gain resistance set to 1 MΩ.
If the value of the data without the zero level subtracted is not saturated, and the value of the data
after zero processing is within the target range, the adjustment is finished.
If the signal level is less than the minimum level with the gain resistance set to 1 MΩ, an
"insufficient energy" error is generated.
If the data is saturated, the investigation above is performed with the gain resistance changed,
in order, to 100 kΩ, 10 kΩ, and 1 kΩ.
If the gain resistance is set to 1 kΩ and the signal level is saturated or it is out of range, an
"insufficient energy" error is generated.
NON-BGC Mode
Adjustment is performed in the same way as for EMISSION mode.
BGC-D2 Mode
This is an invalid measurement mode. An "insufficient BG (D2 lamp) energy" error is output.
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BGC-SR Mode
The FG (foreground) signal gain resistance is selected (10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, or 1 MΩ) so that the signal
level is between 8% and 80% of the full scale.
The BG (background) signal gain resistance is selected (1 kΩ or 10 kΩ) so that the signal level is
greater than 8%.
It is confirmed that the ratio of the FG signal and BG signal is between 1/4 and 4.
FG data is obtained with the FG gain resistance set to 100 kΩ. It is confirmed that the signal level
is between 8% and 80%.
Data is obtained with the gain resistance set to 1 MΩ.
An "insufficient FG energy" error is generated.
Data is obtained with the gain resistance set to 10 kΩ.
An "excessive energy (insufficient BG energy)" error is generated.
BG data is obtained with the BG gain resistance set to 1 kΩ. It is confirmed that the signal level is
not less than 8%.
Data is obtained with the gain resistance set to 10 kΩ.
An "insufficient BG energy" error is generated.
It is confirmed that the ratio of the FG and BG data is between 1/4 and 4.
[If BG < FG/4:]
An "insufficient BG signal" error is generated.
[If BG/4 < FG:]
An "excessive BG signal" error is generated.
D2 Mode
This is an invalid measurement mode. An "insufficient D2 lamp energy" error is output.
5.5.5 Initialization of Signal Processing

After the gain resistance and photomultiplier's negative high voltage are determined using the
procedures described in 5.5.3 and 5.5.4, the data processing mode is set.
Also, with measurement modes other than EMISSION mode, auto-zero data is obtained.

Insufficient HCL energy
Insufficient D2 lamp energy
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5.6 PCB Assembly
5.6.1 Meaning of the LEDs on the PCB assembly and AAX-CPU

D7 (MV1): Lights when the command to open the air valve (MV1) is issued.
D8 (MV2): Lights when the command to open the N2O valve (MV2) is issued.
D9 (MV4): Lights when the command to open the bypass valve (MV4) is issued.
D10 (MV6): Lights when the command to open the pilot-flame valve (MV6) is issued.
D11 (MV7): Lights when the command to open the C2H2 valve (MV7) is issued.
D19 (POWER IND): Lights while the +5 V power supply is being provided.
5.6.2 Switching the Power Supply Voltage

The power supply voltage is set to the specified voltage at the time of delivery and so it does not
need to be set when installing the equipment.
If it is necessary to change the power supply voltage when, for example, changing the installation
location, open the back cover, remove connectors J441 to J444 on the POWER board, and insert the
appropriate connector as shown in the following table. No other changes are required.
Set voltage Connector

100V J441
120V J442
230V J444
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5.6.3 PCB Testpoint Waveform

Examples for TP31 (preamp output) on the PCB ASSY,AAX-CPU are given below (power supply
frequency: 50 Hz).
The HCL current at this time is at the standard value (K: 10 mA; Cu: 6 mA).
Fig. 5.1 NON-BGC Mode (Double Beam, K)
Fig. 5.2 BGC-D2 Mode (Double Beam, Cu)
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Examples for the TP15, TP17 (waveform during HCL illumination: upper level), and TP12
(waveform during D2 illumination: lower level) on the PCB ASSY,AAX-POWER are given below
(power supply frequency: 50 Hz).
The HCL current at this time is at the standard value (Cu: 6 mA; Se: 15 mA/300 mA).
Fig. 5.3 NON-BGC Mode (Double Beam, Cu)
Fig. 5.4 BGC-D2 Mode (Double Beam, Cu)
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Fig. 5.5 BGC-SR Mode (Single Beam, Se)
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5.7 Gas Control
5.7.1 Solenoid Valve Control When Igniting the Flame
5.7.1.1 Function Overview

The flame is ignited using the IGNITE switch.
5.7.1.2 Operating Conditions

• The air and C2H2 must be at an appropriate gas pressure.
• The enable-ignition command (O F F 1) must be sent.
• The drain bottle must be full of solvent (e.g., water).
• The burner head must be securely in place.
• The high-temperature burner head must be attached (when igniting N2O-C2H2).
• The N2O must be at an appropriate gas pressure (when igniting N2O-C2H2).
5.7.1.3 Processing
Processing for Air-C2H2
(1) Confirmation of Operating Conditions and Preparation for Ignition
The enable-ignition command (O F F 1) must be sent.
The water level is checked with the water-level sensor. (It is confirmed that the drain bottle is
full of solvent (e.g., water.))
NEEDLE-S and NEEDLE-F are adjusted to the set flowrate.
(2) When the IGNITE switch is pressed, the air valve (MV1) is opened and the P SENSOR-S
pressure is checked.
If it is not appropriate, this indicates an error. The air valve (MV1) is closed.
(3) After 5 seconds, the C2H2 valve (MV7) is opened, and the P SENSOR-F pressure is checked.
If there is an abnormality, this indicates an error. The C2H2 valve (MV7) and air valve (MV1)
are closed.
(4) The PILOT valve (MV6) is opened and the IGNITER is turned ON.
(5) If the ignition switch turns OFF, the PILOT valve (MV6) is closed and the IGNITER is turned
OFF.
If it is not possible to confirm the air-C2H2 level with the flame monitor signal, the PILOT
valve (MV6) is closed, the IGNITER is turned OFF, and the C2H2 valve (MV7) and the air
valve (MV1) are closed.
Ignition switch
Air valve (MV1)

←5s→
C2H2 valve (MV7)
PILOT valve (MV6)
IGNITER
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Processing for N2O-C2H2

(1) Confirmation of Operating Conditions and Preparation for Ignition
The enable-ignition command (O F F 1) must be sent.
It is confirmed that the high-temperature burner head is attached with the key switch.
The water level is checked with the water-level sensor. (It is confirmed that the drain bottle is
full of solvent (e.g., water.))
NEEDLE-S and NEEDLE-F are adjusted to the set flowrate.
(2) The air valve (MV1) is opened and the P SENSOR-S pressure is checked.
If it is not appropriate, this indicates an error. The air valve (MV1) is closed.
(3) After 5 seconds, the C2H2 valve (MV7) is opened, and the P SENSOR-F pressure is checked.
If there is an abnormality, this indicates an error. The C2H2 valve (MV7) and the air valve
(MV1) are closed.
(4) The PILOT valve (MV6) is opened and the IGNITER is turned ON.
(5) If the ignition switch turns OFF, the PILOT valve (MV6) is closed and the IGNITER is turned
OFF.
If it is not possible to confirm the air-C2H2 level with the flame monitor signal, the PILOT
valve (MV6) is closed, the IGNITER is turned OFF, and the C2H2 valve (MV7) and the air
valve (MV1) are closed.
(6) Seven seconds after step (3), the bypass valve (MV4) is opened, and if it is not possible to
confirm the air-C2H2 level (flowrate increase of 5 l/min) with the flame monitor signal, the
bypass valve (MV4) is closed.
(7) After 5 seconds, the N2O valve (MV2) is opened, and the P SENSOR-S pressure is checked.
Also, the air-N2O level is checked with the flame monitor signal.
If there is an abnormality, this indicates an error. The N2O valve (MV2) and the by-pass valve
(MV4) are closed.
(8) The air valve (MV1) is closed. (A 3-second timer is operated by the hardware.)
Ignition switch
Air valve (MV1) ←3s→

←5s →
N2O valve (MV2)
←5s→
C2H2 valve (MV7)
← 7s→
Bypass valve (MV4)
PILOT valve (MV6)
IGNITER
5.7.1.4 Error Processing

In the event of any of the following, an error code is returned as the response to the ignition
command.
• Abnormality in the gas pressure of the air or C2H2.
• Insufficient solvent in the drain.
• Safety-mechanism confirmation error.
• The enable-ignition command has not been sent.
• No high-temperature burner head attached (when igniting N2O-C2H2).
• N2O gas pressure error (when igniting N2O-C2H2).
• Unsuccessful ignition
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5.7.2 Solenoid Valve Control When Extinguishing the Flame

The flame is extinguished using the EXTINGUISH switch.

Processing is performed under the following conditions.
• The extinguish command (O F F 0) is received.
• The EXTINGUISH switch command is received.
• The safety monitoring (described in 5.7.5) extinguish sequence is executed.
5.7.2.3 Processing
(1) When the EXTINGUISH switch turns ON, the C2H2 valve (MV7) is closed.
(2) After 3 seconds, the air valve (MV1) is closed.
EXTINGUISH switch
Air valve (MV1)

← 3s→
C2H2 valve (MV7)
PILOT valve (MV6)
IGNITER

(1) When the EXTINGUISH switch turns ON, the air valve (MV1) is opened.
(2) After 3 seconds, the N2O valve (MV2) is closed.
(3) After 5 seconds, the C2H2 valve (MV3) and the bypass valve (MV4) are closed, and the flame
monitor level signal is turned OFF.
(4) After 3 seconds, the air valve (MV1) is closed.
EXTINGUISH switch
N2O valve (MV2) ← 3s→
C2H2 valve (MV7) ← 5s→
Bypass valve (MV4)
PILOT valve (MV6)
IGNITER

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5.7.3 Solenoid Valve Control When Switching Gas

The flame is switched between air-C2H2 and N2O-C2H2 using the O F A command.

• A high-temperature burner head must be attached (when switching from air to N2O).
• The gas pressure of the N2O must be appropriate.
5.7.3.3 Processing
Processing when Switching from Air to N2O
(1) The bypass valve (MV4) opens.
(2) If it is not possible to confirm the air-C2H2 level (flowrate increase of 5 l/min) with the flame
monitor signal, the bypass valve (MV4) is closed.
(3) After 5 seconds, the N2O valve (MV2) is opened, and the P SENSOR-S pressure is checked
to see if it is at an appropriate level.
Also, the air-N2O level is confirmed with the flame monitor signal.
If there is an abnormality, this is judged to be an error, and the N2O valve (MV2) and the
bypass valve (MV4) are closed.
(4) The air valve (MV1) is closed. (A 3-second timer is operated by the hardware.)

← 5s→
N2O valve (MV2)
C2H2 valve (MV7)
Bypass valve (MV4)
Processing when Switching from N2O to Air

(1) The air valve (MV1) is opened.
(2) After 3 seconds, the N2O valve (MV2) is closed. (A 3-second timer is operated by the
hardware.)
(3) After 6 seconds, the bypass valve (MV4) is closed.
Air valve (MV1)
N2O valve (MV2) ←3s→
C2H2 valve (MV7)
Bypass valve (MV4)

← 6s→

In the event of any of the following, an error code is returned as the response to the switching
command.
• No high-temperature burner head attached (when switching from air to N2O).
• Abnormality in the gas pressure of the N2O (when switching from air to N2O).
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5.7.4 Solenoid Valve Control When Purging Gas

C2H2 and support gas is released using the PURGE switch.

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5.7.4.3 Processing
(1) The air valve (MV1) and the C2H2 valve (MV7) remain open while the PURGE switch is
pressed. (A 3-second timer is operated by the hardware.)
(1) The N2O valve (MV2), the C2H2 valve (MV7), and the bypass valve (MV4) remain open
while the PURGE switch is pressed. (A 3-second timer is operated by the hardware.)
PURGE switch
Air or N2O valve (MV1 or MV2) ←3s→
C2H2 valve (MV7)

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5.7.5 Safety Monitoring

The gas pressure is monitored periodically during flame combustion.

Flame combustion must be taking place.
5.7.5.3 Processing
If one of the following conditions is not satisfied, the extinguish sequence is executed.
• According to the P SENSOR-S, the air's gas pressure is at an appropriate level.
• According to the P SENSOR-F, the C2H2's gas pressure is at an appropriate level.
• According to the drain sensor, the water level is at an appropriate level.
• According to the FLAME MONITOR, the flame is not extinguished.

If one of the following conditions is not satisfied, the sequence for switching to air-C2H2 is executed.
• According to the P SENSOR-S, the N2O's gas pressure is at an appropriate level.
• According to the P SENSOR-F, the C2H2's gas pressure is at an appropriate level.
• According to the key switch, the high-temperature burner head is attached.
Processing When the Flame is Extinguished (A 3-second timer is operated by the hardware.)
Flame monitor
C2H2 valve (MV7)
Processing When the Gas Pressure is Too Low (A 3-second timer is operated by the hardware.)
P SENSOR-S or P SENSOR-F
C2H2 valve (MV7)
Processing When the Drain Water Level is Too Low (A 3-second timer is operated by the hardware.)
Drain sensor
C2H2 valve (MV7)
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Pressure Sensor Calibration

• Fuel-gas side: 0.072±0.007 MPa
↑ A/D input voltage = 1.248 V
• Support-gas side: 0.29±0.02 MPa
↑ A/D input voltage = 1.349 V
In addition to keeping the ambient temperature around the sensors in the range 25±5ºC, pressure
equal to the central value of the above detection pressures is applied on both the fuel-gas side and
the support-gas side. The value obtained by subtracting the rated A/D value from the corrected
A/D value is stored in EEPROM, and, in subsequent pressure measurements, the pressure is
judged after the addition of this corrected value.
Flame Monitor
The flame monitor measures the ambient brightness before ignition. If the ambient brightness is so
intense that it may cause a malfunction, the flame monitor outputs an error, thus preventing ignition.
Use the following kind of countermeasures to correct this.
• Ensure that the flue is mounted properly.
• Ensure that the flame monitor is not directly exposed to sunlight and other light sources.
(i.e., adjust the direction of the light)

The following errors are sent using the E command if no command is being executed at the time of
incidence.
• Abnormality in the gas pressure of the air.
• Abnormality in the gas pressure of the C2H2.
• Insufficient solvent in the drain.
• Safety-mechanism confirmation error.
• The flame has been extinguished.
• No high-temperature burner head attached (when igniting N2O-C2H2).
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5.7.6 Gas Flowrate Setting

The needle valve is controlled in accordance with the set gas flowrate (fuel gas and support gas).

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5.7.6.3 Processing
Fuel Gas
(1) Calibration of Fuel Gas Flowrate
The fuel gas (C2H2) flowrate set with the O F a command is corrected with the correction
factor set with the O f c command.
Corrected flowrate = Correction factor's linear term × Set flowrate + Correction
factor's constant term
(2) Conversion to Needle Valve Rotation Angle
The corrected flowrate is converted to a rotation angle for the needle valve.
Support Gas
(1) Calibration of Support Gas Flowrate
The support gas flowrate set with the O F AA command or the O F AN command is
corrected with the correction factor set with the O f c command.
The needle valve actually controls the AUX flowrate and so calibration is performed on the
value obtained by subtracting the SPRAY flowrate from the set support gas flowrate.
Corrected flowrate = Correction factor's linear term × (Set flowrate − SPRAY
flowrate) + Correction factor's constant term
(2) Conversion to Needle Valve Rotation Angle
The corrected flowrate is converted to a rotation angle for the needle valve.
Control of needle rotation is based on the following equation:
N2O flowrate = Air flowrate × 0.73
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Switching Flame Type

When the flame type is switched, after NEEDLE-S and NEEDLE-F are turned so that the gas
flowrate is in the standard state (C2H2: 2.0 l/min; Air: 15.0 l/min; N2O: 11.0 l/min), the flame type
is switched by opening/closing of the bypass. After that, NEEDLE-S and NEEDLE-F are returned to
their original positions and the C2H2 flowrate is adjusted to 5.0 l/min.
If changes are made in the "Atomizer/Gas Flow Rate Setup," or the flame type is switched in
accordance with a change in the measured element, the gas flowrate returns to the standard state
(C2H2: 2.0 l/min; Air: 15.0 l/min; N2O: 11.0 l/min) after the switch, without NEEDLE-S and
NEEDLE-F returning to their original positions.
If the flowrates of C2H2 and the support gas are both changed when returning the gas flowrates to
the standard state or changing the gas flowrates from the standard state, the flowrate settings are
made in the following order.
• If the C2H2 flowrate increases:
C2H2 flowrate setting → Support-gas flowrate setting
• If the C2H2 flowrate decreases:
Support-gas flowrate setting → C2H2 flowrate setting
The reasons for this order are as follows:
• If the C2H2 flowrate increases:
It is thought that, irrespective of increases or decreases in the support gas, setting the C2H2
flowrate first will ensure stable combustion.
• If the C2H2 flowrate decreases:
It is thought that, if the support-gas flowrate decreases, setting the support-gas flowrate first
will ensure stable combustion.
• If the support-gas flowrate increases:
It cannot be stated categorically whether setting the flowrates in a particular order will ensure
stable combustion and so, to simplify the distinction between the different cases, the support
gas flowrate is set first.

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6. Troubleshooting
The possible causes for each problem are given in the order in which they should be investigated.
Investigate the causes in the order given.
6.1 Power Supply
6.1.1 The POWER LED does not light when the POWER switch is turned ON. (The AA-6300 does
not operate.) The cooling fan on the back of the equipment does not operate.
1 The AC power supply does not reach the Turn ON the breaker.
equipment.
2 The AC cable is not inserted properly. Insert the cable fully.
3 The main fuse has blown. Refer to 6.1.2.
4 The cooling fan on the back of the There is a contact failure in the POWER LED's
equipment does not operate. connector. Repair connector J16 on the CPU.
5 There is a fault in the POWER LED. Replace the POWER LED.
6.1.2 The main fuse (5 A) blows when the POWER switch is turned ON.
Remove connectors J412, J416, J421, and

J422 from the POWER board.
↓
Does the main fuse blow when the POWER → There is a wiring fault between the inlet
switch is turned ON in this state? YES and the switch or the switch and
connector J412, or there may be electrical
leakage.
↓ NO
If the fuse does not blow, insert connector → There is a fault in the POWER board.
J412. Does the main fuse blow when the YES
POWER switch is turned ON in this state?
↓ NO
If the fuse does not blow, insert connector → There is a fault in the switching power
J421. Does the main fuse blow when the YES supply (5 V).
↓ NO
If the fuse does not blow, insert connector → There is a fault in the switching power
J422. Does the main fuse blow when the YES supply (24 V)
↓ NO
If the fuse does not blow, insert connector → There is a fault in the transformer.
J416. Does the main fuse blow when the YES
6.1.3 Fuse F7 for the D2 lamp blows.
1 Excessive illumination pulses are occurring at There is a fault in M14 (D/A).

TP11 on the POWER board.
2 Excessive illumination pulses are occurring at There is a fault in the IC of M11.
pin 1 of M11 on the POWER board.
3 Other There is a fault in the POWER board's
constant-current FET of Q7.
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6.1.4 Fuse F1 for the HCL blows.
1 Excessive illumination pulses are occurring at There is a fault in M14 (D/A) or M7

TP14 on the POWER board. (analog switch).
2 Excessive illumination pulses are occurring at There is a fault in the IC or M6.
4 Excessive illumination pulses are occurring at There is a fault in M14 (D/A) or M7
TP16 on the POWER board. (analog switch).
5 Excessive illumination pulses are occurring at There is a fault in the IC or M12.
6.1.5 Fuse F6 for the D2-lamp power supply blows.
1 There is a fault in the diode bridge D13.
6.1.6 Fuse F3 for the HCL power supply blows.
1 There is a fault in the constant-voltage transistor

Q2.
2 There is a fault in the diode bridge D6.
6.1.7 Fuse F4 or F5 for the D2 lamp filament blows.
1 There is a fault in the D2 lamp. Replace the lamp with one that is not
faulty.
6.1.8 Fuse F2 for the chopper motor and the igniter blows.
1 F2 blows when the chopper motor is turned. There is a fault in the chopper motor or
the phototriac PC4.
2 F2 blows when the igniter is discharged. There is a fault in the chopper motor or
the phototriac PC1.
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6.2 Initialization
6.2.1 Initialization is not performed when the POWER is turned ON and an attempt to start
initialization is made from the PC.
1 The RS-232C cable between the AA-6300 and Fully insert the connectors at both the PC
the PC is not connected properly. and the AA-6300 sides and secure them
with screws.
2 The solenoid valve does not open when the The CPU is not operating.
switch and the PURGE switch are turned ON. There is a fault in the CPU's FLASH
ROM. Try writing it again. If the problem
persists, replace the CPU board.
6.2.2 The wavelength origin is not recognized at initialization.
1 The D2 lamp does not light during wavelength Refer to 6.3.1 to 6.3.5.
origin initialization.
2 There is an object obstructing the light between Remove the object.
the D2 and the detector.
3 TP9 (1/128 of the negative high voltage) on the There is a contact failure in a flat cable
POWER board does not attain a voltage connector.
between 1.5 and 6.5 V. Repair connector J24 on the CPU or
connector J401 on the POWER board.
There may be a fault in the POWER
board.
4 Remove the seal case (remove the
photomultiplier cable) and confirm
initialization.
The wavelength motor is not rotating, or is There is a contact failure in a wavelength
rotating out of step. motor connector. Repair connector J4 on
the CPU.
There is a fault in the wavelength motor. Replace the wavelength motor.
5 The motor is rotating but does not stop when There is a contact failure in a photo-
the pin passes through the photo-interrupter. interrupter connector. Repair connector
J3 on the CPU.
There is a fault in the photo-interrupter. Replace the photo-multiplier.
6.2.3 The optional accessory (ASC) is not recognized at initialization.
1 The ASC power supply is not turned ON.

2 The ASC cable is not connected properly.
3 There is a contact failure in the ASC cable's Repair connector J3 on the CPU.
CPU board-side connector.
4 There is a fault in the CPU board. Replace the CPU board.
6.2.4 Initialization of the AA-6300 continues indefinitely.
1 There is a fault in the CPU board.
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6.3 Light Source
6.3.1 The D2 lamp's heater does not light or discharge (and there is no flash of purple light when it
does discharge).
1 The D2 lamp is not properly inserted in the Insert the lamp properly.
socket.
2 There is contact failure in a connector. Repair connector J414 on the POWER
board.
3 There is a fault in the lamp. Replace the lamp with one that is not
faulty.
6.3.2 The D2 lamp's heater does not light but it does flash with a purple light.
1 The voltage between TP13 and TP22 is not in There is a fault in the POWER board.
the range 2.9 to 3.9 VAC when D2 illumination
starts.
6.3.3 The D2 lamp's heater lights but it does not flash with a purple light.
1 The voltage between TP28 and TPG is not in There is a fault in the POWER board.
the range +485 to +593 VDC.
2 Fuse F3 for the HCL power supply has blown. Refer to 6.1.6.
6.3.4 The D2 lamp's heater lights and starts to discharge but is soon extinguished.
1 Fuse F7 for the D2 lamp has blown. Refer to 6.1.3.

2 Fuse F6 for the D2 lamp power supply has Refer to 6.1.5.
blown.
3 No illumination pulses are being generated.
The chopper motor is not rotating. There is a contact failure in a connector.
Repair connector J410 on the POWER
board.
Replace the chopper motor.
The photo-interrupter is malfunctioning. There is a contact failure in a connector.
Repair connector J7/J41 on the CPU
board.
Replace photo-interrupter R.
Replace photo-interrupter S.
4 No illumination pulses are being emitted to pin There is a fault in the CPU board.
12 of J24 on the CPU board.
5 No illumination pulses are being emitted to the There is a contact failure in a flat cable
top part of R73 on the POWER board. connector.
Repair J24 on the CPU board and
connector J401 on the POWER board.
6 Abnormal illumination pulses are being Refer to 6.1.3.
generated at TP12 on the POWER board.
6.3.5 The D2 lamp lights but is unstable.
2 No illumination pulses are being generated. Refer to item 3 in 6.3.4.
12 of J24 on the CPU board.
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6.3.6 An HCL does not light.
1 The current is set to 0 mA. Set the current to the optimum value.
2 The lamp is not mounted properly. Mount the lamp properly.
3 There is a contact failure in an HCL connector. Repair connectors J432, J428, J431, J427,
J430, and J426 on the POWER board.
4 No illumination pulses are being generated.
The chopper motor is not rotating. There is a contact failure in a connector.
Repair connector J410 on the POWER
board.
Replace the chopper motor.
The photo-interrupter is malfunctioning. There is a contact failure in a connector.
Repair connector J7/J41 on the CPU
board.
Replace photo-interrupter R.
Replace photo-interrupter S.
13 or pin 15 of J24 on the CPU board.
6 No illumination pulses are being emitted to pin There is contact failure in a flat cable
1 or pin 9 of M7 on the POWER board. connector.
Repair connector J24 on the CPU board
or connector J401 on the POWER board.
7 Fuse F1 for the HCL has blown. Refer to 6.1.4.
9 Fuse F3 for the HCL power supply has blown. Refer to 6.1.6.
10 There is no switching between relays K1 to There is a fault in the POWER board.
K12.
11 There is a fault in the HCL. Replace the HCL with one that is not
faulty.
6.3.7 The brightness of the HCL does not change when the current is changed.

generated at TP15(17) on the POWER board.
6.3.8 The HCL lights but discharge is unstable.

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6.4 Baseline/Noise (When Flame is OFF)
6.4.1 There is a large amount of noise/drift.
1 The slit width is inappropriate. Set the slit width correctly.

2 The position of the HCL/D2 is not adjusted. Adjust so as to attain the maximum
brightness.
3 There is a fault in the HCL/D2 lamp. Replace the faulty lamp.
4 The window plate is dirty. Wipe with alcohol.
5 With wavelengths less than 200 nm, the optical
axis bends when the burner head becomes hot.
Perform measurement again after the burner Do not remove the burner head as the
head has cooled down. sample will evaporate out of the chamber.
6 The slit position is inappropriate. Readjust the optical system.
7 There is a fault in the photomultiplier. Replace the photomultiplier.
8 The chopper mirror vibrates excessively. Readjust the optical system.
9 The light beam does not enter the Readjust the optical system.
photomultiplier at the optimum position.
10 The optical axis is not adjusted properly. Readjust the optical system.
6.4.2 There is a large amount of noise at the NON-BGC mode's base (Abs.0).
1 First refer to 6.4.1.

2 Line search has not been completed. Execute line search.
4 There is a large amount of noise at TP9 (1/128 There is a fault in the POWER board.
of the negative high voltage) on the POWER
board.
5 There is a large amount of noise at TP31 There is a fault in the CPU board.
(detector signal) on the CPU board.
6.4.3 There is a large amount of drift at the NON-BGC mode's base (Abs.0).

2 The optical axes on the S (sample) side and the Readjust the optical system.
R (reference) side do not agree.
3 The optical system has not warmed up. After turning the power ON, wait 30
minutes before performing measurement.
6.4.4 There is a large amount of noise in BGC-D2 mode (Abs.0).

2 Abnormal illumination pulses are being There is a fault in the POWER board.
3 There is a large amount of noise at TP31 There is a fault in the CPU board.
(detector signal) on the CPU board.
6.4.5 There is a large amount of drift in BGC-D2 mode (Abs.0).

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6.5 Ignition
6.5.1 No gas flows when the ignition button or the purge button is pressed.
1 The flowrate setting is inappropriate. Adjust the flowrate setting from the PC
screen.
2 No gas is being supplied. The cylinder is empty.
The main valve is closed.
The gas tube is detached.
3 There is a contact failure in an ignition/purge Repair connector J12 on the CPU board.
connector.
6.5.2 The pilot flame does not ignite when the ignition button is pressed.
1 There are no communications with the PC. Connect to the PC using the RS-232C
cable and initialize the AA-6300.
2 No gas is being supplied. The cylinder is empty.
3 PRESSURE SENSOR-F is malfunctioning. There is a contact failure in a connector.
Repair connector J10 on the CPU board.
Adjustment has not been performed
properly.
Refer to the procedure for adjusting the
pressure sensor.
Replace PRESSURE SENSOR-F.
4 The pilot flowrate has not been adjusted Readjust the pilot flowrate.
properly.
6.5.3 The pilot flame ignites but does not ignite the burner.

2 PRESSURE SENSOR-S is malfunctioning. There is a contact failure in a connector.
Adjustment has not been performed
properly.
Refer to the procedure for adjusting the
pressure sensor.
Replace PRESSURE SENSOR-S.
3 The drain tank is malfunctioning. Add solvent.
There is a contact failure in a connector.
Repair connector J68 or the relay
connector on the CPU board.
Replace the drain sensor.
4 The surroundings are too bright. Mount the flue properly.
Adjusting the lighting orientation.
6.5.4 The burner is ignited but the flame is extinguished when the ignition button is released.
1 The flame monitor is malfunctioning. There is a contact failure in a connector.

2 There is a fault in the flame monitor. Replace the flame monitor.
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6.6 Operation
6.6.1 Line Search NG (Unsuccessful)

the HCL and the detector.
2 The other lamp is lit. Switch lamps by turning the lamp turret.
3 The wrong element is used. Mount the lamp specified in the PC
settings.
4 The slit is too narrow. Switch the slit width to either 0.7 or 2.0
nm.
5 An incorrect memory wavelength is stored. Perform line search after clearing the
memory wavelength.
6 The wavelength motor is not rotating. There is a contact failure in a connector.
There is a fault in the wavelength motor. Replace the wavelength motor.
7 The HCL is not lit. Refer to 6.3.6.
8 There seems to be a large amount of noise at the Refer to 6.4.2.
NON-BGC mode's base (Abs.0).
6.6.2 Beam Balance NG (Unsuccessful)

the D2 and the beam splitter.
3 BGC-D2 mode is set at a wavelength (423 nm Change to NON-BGC mode.
or higher) that cannot be handled by the BGC-
D2.
4 The slit width is inappropriate. Change the slit width to 0.2, 0.7, or 2.0
nm after referring to the analysis
conditions.
5 The D2 lamp is not lit. Refer to 6.3.1 to 6.3.5.
6 There seems to be a large amount of noise in Refer to 6.4.4.
BGC-D2 mode (Abs.0).
6.6.3 Connection is not established with an optional accessory (ASC or GFA).
1 The ASC or GFA was not connected when the Connect the ASC or GFA and perform
AA-6300 was initialized. the connection procedure for optional
accessories.
2 The ASC or GFA was connected when the AA- Refer to 6.2.3.
6300 was initialized.
6.6.4 The gas does not switch from air-C2H2 to N2O-C2H2.
1 N2O gas is not supplied. The cylinder is empty.

2 The PC is not set to N2O-C2H2. Change the setting to N2O-C2H2.
3 The N2O-C2H2 key has not been turned. Turn it to the N2O-C2H2 side.
4 PRESSURE SENSOR-S is malfunctioning. Refer to item 2 in 6.5.3.
5 The N2O-C2H2 key is malfunctioning. There is a contact failure in a connector.
Repair connector J6 on the CPU board or
replace the key.
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6.6.5 The flame is not extinguished when the extinguish button is pressed.
1 The flame can be extinguished safely by turning

OFF the AA-6300's power supply.
2 The extinguish button is malfunctioning. There is a contact failure in a connector.
Repair connector J12 on the CPU board
or replace the switch.
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6.7 Other Problems
6.7.1 The absorbance is −1. (An absorbance of −1 has a special meaning.)
1 The signal is saturated. Adjust the D2 lamp's position so that the

HCL light and D2 light do not coincide.(BGC- HCL light and D2 light coincide inside
D2 mode only.) the atomizing section.
2 The signal is saturated. Perform the beam-balance procedure
Operation is influenced by light emission.(Light while blank liquid is absorbed. If this is
emitted by the N2O-C2H2 flame)(Light emitted unsuccessful, proceed as follows:
by Na or K when performing measurement for
Na or K.) Perform the beam-balance procedure
while standard liquid with maximum
measurable concentration is absorbed,
and then perform auto-zero while blank
liquid is absorbed.(If the concentration of
the standard liquid is too high, there will
be a large amount of noise for liquids
with low concentrations.) If this is
unsuccessful, proceed as follows:
Try repeating the above with a reduced

C2H2 flowrate or a different burner
angle.
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7. Adjustment Procedure
7.1 Adjustment of the Optical System

Adjustment of the optical system consists of the following:
(1) Adjustment of the sample light (D2 lamp light)
(2) Alignment of the reference light (D2 lamp light) to the sample light
(3) Alignment of the HCL light to the D2 light
7.1.1 Tools Used

• AA OB Check (P/N 206-84384-91)
• WI light source jig
• Target jig (P/N 206-50446-91)
• Target jig, without pin (P/N 206-50446-92)
• Target, sector mirror (P/N 206-52103)
• Target, PMT (P/N 206-52104)
• Target, HCL (P/N 206-52106)
• HCL, Hg (P/N 200-38422-28)
• HCL, K (P/N 200-38422-22)
• Mirror, slit (P/N 206-52105)
7.1.2 Preparation
(1) Connect the AA-6300 and the PC with an RS-232C cable and turn ON the power to the AA-6300 and the
PC.
(2) Send the command [O G 0] to set the PMT's negative high voltage to 0.
(3) Send the command [O 7 0] to stop rotation of the sector mirror.
(4) Send the following commands in order to store the excitation patterns of the motors to EEPROM.
[O o w e] wavelength drive
[O o s e] slit
[O o l e] lamp turret
[O o a e] FUEL needle
[O o A e] AUX needle
[O o j e] vertical motion of the atomizer
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7.1.3 Adjustment of the Sample Light - 1

(1) Remove the D2 lamp, the heat-reflecting plate, and the D2 lamp baffle, and, in the same place, set the "WI
light source jig" and turn ON the light.
(2) Adjust the BS mounting position so that the light beam from the "WI light source jig" radiates the center
of mirror M1.
[Note] Adjust the position so that the center of the light beam strikes a point within 1 mm of the center of
the mirror.
WI light source jig
BS
Mirror M1
(3) Adjust the vertical and lateral direction of mirror M1 so that the light beam irradiates all of mirror M8.
(4) Adjust the vertical and lateral direction of mirror M8 so that the light beam irradiates the center of mirror
M8.
(5) Adjust the longitudinal position of mirror M1 so that the light beam is focussed at the atomizer.
Target jig Target jig

Optical axis
Atomizing section
M2 M8
M1
Adjust the longitudinal position of
mirror M1 so that the light beam is
focussed at a position within 1 mm to
the left or right of the atomizing section.
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(6) Set up a "target jig" at the pinhole in the inner wall's inlet, and adjust mirror M1 so that the center of the
light beam strikes the center of the target (i.e., at a height of 57±1 mm and less than 2 mm left or right of
the center of the target).
(7) Set up a "target jig" at the pinhole in the inner wall's outlet, and adjust mirror M8 so that the center of the
light beam strikes the center of the target (i.e., at a height of 57±1 mm and less than 1 mm left or right of
the center of the target).
[Note] Repeat steps (6) and (7) and adjust mirrors M1 and M8 until the light beam strikes the center of the
target at the inner wall's inlet and outlet.
(8) Check that the light beam is focussed at the atomizing section (within 1 mm to the left or right).
[Note] If the light beam is not focussed, adjust the longitudinal position of mirror M1.
[Note] If the longitudinal position of mirror M1 is adjusted, check items (6) and (7) again.
(9) Adjust the vertical and lateral direction of mirror M2 so that the center of the light beam strikes the center
of mirror M9 (i.e., at a height of 57±1 mm and less than 1 mm left or right of the center of the mirror).
(10) Send the command [O 7 0] to stop rotation of the sector mirror.
Check that the sector mirror is not obstructing the optical axis.
M10
Entrance slit
M3 Light beam
Sector mirror Target jig, without Within 1 mm

pin
Optical axis Entrance slit

(from atomizing section)
M2 Within 1 mm
M9
(13) Place the "target jig, without pin" in front of the entrance slit, and adjust the vertical direction of mirror M3
so that the height of the light beam is 57±1 mm.
(14) Adjust the longitudinal direction of mirror M3 so that the light beam that strikes the target is as small as
possible.
(15) Remove the "target jig, without pin," and adjust the lateral direction of mirror M3 so that the light beam
passes through the entrance slit.
Ensure that the center of the light beam and the center of the slit are no more than 0.5 mm apart.
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7.1.4 Slit Adjustment

(1) Send the command [O q s 0 e] to reset the offset value of the slit origin.
(2) Send the command [O m s k] to rotate the slit to the origin position.
(3) Send the command [O m s Number of pulses] to align the 0.2-nm entrance slit with the light
beam.
(4) Send the command [O q s Offset value e] to store the offset value to EEPROM.
[Note] If the offset value is 0, store 0.
(5) Send the command [O m s i] to confirm that the 0.2-nm slit is aligned with the light beam.
(6) If the light beam is not aligned with the slit, loosen the 3 screws that secure the slit motor, and adjust the
slit height.
7.1.5 Adjustment of the Sample Light - 2

(1) Send the command [O m s 8] to set the slit to 2.0 L.
(2) At the surface of mirror M4, check that the center of the light beam strikes the center of the mirror (i.e., at
a height of 57±1 mm and less than 1 mm left or right of the center of the mirror).
If the light beam is displaced laterally:
i. Loosen the 2 screws that secure the slit assembly to the optical base, and perform adjustment so
that the light beam strikes the slit.
ii. Adjust mirror M10 and move the light beam so that it does not leave the surface of mirror M3.
iii. Adjust mirror M3 so that the center of the light beam and the center of the entrance slit are in
alignment.
iv. Repeat steps 2 and 3 so that the center of the light beam is aligned with the center of mirror M4
surface.
v. After adjustment, tighten the slit assembly screws.
If the light beam is displaced vertically:
i. Loosen the 2 screws that secure the slit assembly to the optical base, and perform adjustment so
that the light beam strikes the slit.
ii. Operate the motor so that the light beam enters the slit.
iii. After adjustment, tighten slit assembly screws.
[Note] If, after performing the above adjustments, the light beam still does not strike the slit, return to
"7.1.3 Adjustment of the Sample Light - 1" and readjust mirror M3.
M4
M10
Entrance slit
M3
Optical axis (from the sector mirror)
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7.1.6 Adjustment of Reference Light

(1) Adjust the vertical and lateral direction of mirror M6 so that the light beam irradiates all of mirror M7.
(2) Check that the ceramic mirror is stationary and remove the sector mirror assembly from the optical base.
(3) Set the "target, sector mirror" at the sector mirror mounting section and adjust the vertical and lateral
direction of mirror M7 so that the reference light is aligned with the sample light that is directed there.
(4) Adjust the longitudinal position of mirror M6 so that the light beam that strikes the target is as small as
possible.
Be sure not to displace the reference light set in Step (3).
M7
Optical axis on reference side (from BS)

Target, sector mirror M6
Optical axis on sample side (from sector mirror)
(5) Temporarily secure the sector mirror assembly to the optical base.
(6) Reflect the reference light to the sector mirror, and adjust the mounting position of the sector mirror
assembly so that the reference light passes through the entrance slit.
(7) Check that the reference light strikes the center of mirror M4 (at a height of 57±1 mm and less than 1 mm
left or right of the center of the mirror).
If the light does not strike the center:
i. Check the light beam on the sector mirror.
ii. Adjust mirror M7 and move the light beam so that it does not leave the surface of mirrors M10 and
M3.
iii. Adjust the mounting position of the sector mirror so that the center of the light beam and the center
of the entrance slit are in alignment.
iv. Repeat steps 1 to 3 so that the center of the light beam and the center of mirror M4 are in
alignment.
M4
M10
Entrance slit
M3
Sector mirror M7
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7.1.7 Adjustment of the Sector Mirror's Vibration Stopper

(1) Send the command [O 7 1] to rotate the sector mirror.
(2) Block the light on the sample side, and measure the reference light that strikes the entrance slit.
If the light beam vibrates excessively:
i. Send the command [O 7 0] to stop rotation of the sector mirror.
ii. Adjust the sector mirror's vertical and lateral adjustment screws.
iii. Rotate the sector mirror again and check the vibrations of the light source.
iv. Repeat steps 1 to 3 so as to minimize the vibrations of the light source.
Stop lateral vibrations by

adjusting this screw.
Stop vertical vibrations by
adjusting this screw.
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7.1.8 Mounting the Mask

Send the command [O 7 0] to stop rotation of the sector mirror, and mount the mask on the back of the sector
mirror.
[Note] Check that the screws of the ceramic mirror and the mask do not touch before restarting rotation.
[Note] Perform the following procedure if the light beam at the slit is blocked by the mask inserted.
i. Loosen the slit motor's 3 screws and adjust the height.
ii. Moving the slit and M3 vertically, adjust so as to attain alignment with the center of M4.
iii. If the light beam is still blocked, return to "7.1.4 Slit Adjustment".
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7.1.9 Adjustment of the Monochromator

(1) Adjust the vertical and lateral position of mirror M4 so that the center of the light beam strikes the center
of the grating (i.e., at a height of 57±1 mm and less than 1 mm left or right of the center of the grating).
Fix the backward/forward position of mirror M4 at its center position visually.
(2) Send the command [O m w Number of pulses] to rotate the wavelength motor so that the center of
the light beam strikes the lateral center (within 1 mm) of mirror M5. As viewed from above, the clockwise
direction is positive and the counterclockwise direction is negative.
[Note] The total number of pulses moved must not exceed ±100.
[Note] If the total number of pulses moved exceeds ±100, bend the grating's origin pin, and adjust so that
the total number of pulses moved does not exceed ±100.
(3) Check that the height of the light beam center at mirror M5 is 57±1 mm.
If it is does not strike the center:
Adjust the vertical direction of mirror M4 so that the light beam does not leave the grating surface and the
light beam strikes the center of mirror M5.
(4) Adjust the vertical direction of mirror M5 so that the height of the light beam that strikes the target is 57±1
mm.
(5) Rotate the wavelength motor and direct a band of green light with wavelengths in the neighborhood of
546 nm at the target.
[Note] The number of pulses from the origin is approximately −8,000.
(6) Perform ruling adjustment for the grating (by adjusting the orientation of the mounting position) so that
the band of green light and the 57-mm line on the target are in alignment.
(7) Rotate the wavelength motor so that the zero-order light strikes the center of mirror M5.
(8) Send the command [O m s i] to set the slit size to 0.2 nm.
(9) Set "target, PMT" at the photomultiplier socket.
(10) Send the command [O DC 0] to remove the Si-PD section from the optical axis.
M5
Adjust the grating's mounting orientation.
Target jig, without pin
Target jig, without pin
Target, PMT
M4
Grating
Grating
Slit
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7.1.10 Focus Adjustment

(1) Send the command [O m s i] to set the slit width to 0.2.
(2) Adjust the lateral direction of mirror M5 so that the light beam passes through the exit slit and strikes the
"target, PMT." Check that the light beam that strikes the target makes a square mark.
(3) If the light beam does not make a square mark, after moving the longitudinal position of mirror M5,
perform the adjustment described in step (1), and check the light beam that strikes the target.
(4) If, after adjusting the longitudinal position of mirror M5, the position where the light beam makes a square
mark cannot be found, move the longitudinal position of mirror M4, and perform the adjustment
described in steps (1) and (2) and the readjustment described in step (3.)
(5) Remove the "target, PMT" and mount the PMT.
Target, PMT
Slit
Adjust the longitudinal position

M4
M5 of the mirror M5 so that the
light beam that strikes the
target makes a square mark.
7.1.11 Adjustment of the Si-PD Assembly

(1) Send the command [O DC 1] to move the Si-PD to the light beam.
(2) Adjust the mounting position of the Si-PD assembly so that the center of the light beam strikes the center
of the Si-PD (within 1 mm).
(3) Mount the cover and the detector to the detector unit. Tightening with an earth line is required in one
place.
(4) Repeatedly send the commands [O DC 0] and [O DC 1] alternately and confirm that the Si-PD
and PMT do not make contact.
PMT
Si-PD
Adjust the assembly mounting position so that the light
beam strikes the center of the receiving surface.
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7.1.12 Adjustment of the Lamp Turret Assembly

(1) Send the command [O q l 0 e] to reset the offset value of the turret origin.
(2) Set the "HCL, Hg" and the "HCL, K" at positions #1 and #4 respectively on the lamp turret assembly.
(3) Remove mirror M12 from the optical base.
(4) Remove window plate W1 and the window plate holder and, in the same place, mount the "target, HCL."
(5) Send the command [O m l k] to rotate the turret to the origin position.
(6) Move the light beam by sending the command [O m l Number of pulses], and roughly align the
longitudinal direction of the light beam with the center of the target (within 1 mm).
(7) Send the command [O q l Offset value e] to store the offset value in EEPROM.
If the offset value is 0, store 0.
(8) Send the command [O m l i] to repeat detection of the turret's origin position.
(9) Send the command [O Y 1 0 4 0 2 1] to light the HCL set in position #1.
(10) Adjust the mounting position of the lamp turret's assembly so that the light beam radiated at the "target,
HCL" strikes the center (within 1 mm) of the target.
(11) Send the command [O Y 4 0 10 0 2 0] to light the HCL set in position #4.
(12) Send the command [O T 4] to rotate the turret to position #4.
(13) Check that the light beam radiated at the "target, HCL" strikes the center (within 1 mm) of the target.
If it does not strike the center of the target:
i. Regarding the longitudinal direction, send the command [O m l Number of pulses] so that the
light beam strikes the center of the target.
ii. Regarding the lateral direction, adjust the mounting position of the lamp turret assembly so that the light
beam strikes the center (within 1 mm) of the target.
iii. Check the light beam at position #1 again, and check that the light beam strikes the center (within 1
mm) of the target.
iv. Repeat the above adjustments so that the light beam of the HCLs set in positions #1 and #4 strike the
center (within 1 mm) of the target.
(13) Finally, remove the "target, HCL" and mount the window plate and the window plate holder to the optical
base.
Target, HCL
HCL #1 HCL #4
The longitudinal position of HCL #4's light

beam is adjusted by sending the command
Lamp turret assembly and rotating the turret.
Adjust the longitudinal position so that HCL #1 and

HCL #4's light beams strike the center (within 1 mm)
of the target.
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7.1.13 Adjustment of Mirror M12

(1) Mount mirror M12 to the optical base.
(2) Mount the "mirror, slit" in front of the entrance slit.
Adjust the mounting position and the angle of the "mirror, slit" so that the entrance slit reflected on "mirror,
slit" can be seen from mirror M12's adjustment position after reflection from the "mirror, slit."
(3) Send the command [O m l i] to rotate the lamp turret to the origin position.
(4) Send the command [O Y 1 0 4 0 1 0] to light the HCL set in a position #1.
(5) Adjust mirror M12 so as to ensure the following:
i. The sample-side and reference-side light beams coincide at the entrance slit.
ii. The sample light and reference light both strike the center (within 0.5 mm) of the entrance slit.
[Note] Longitudinal adjustments of mirror M12 correspond to vertical adjustments at the slit.
Adjust M12 while checking the Mirror, slit
light beam from the entrance

slit after reflection in the mirror.
Moving M12 in this direction will

move the light beam vertically at Slit
the slit.
M12
Adjust the longitudinal position so that the light
beam from the window plate irradiates the
center of M12.
Window plate W1
7.1.14 Adjustment of D2 Lamp

(1) Remove the "WI light source" and mount the D2 lamp baffle, the D2 lamp, and the heat-reflecting plate.
(2) Send the command [O Z 1] to light the D2 lamp.
(3) Adjust the D2 lamp baffle so that the 2 D2 light beams (sample light and reference light) that irradiate the
entrance slit coincide at the slit and strike the center (within 5 mm) of the slit.
(4) Check that the HCL and D2 light beams coincide (within 1 mm vertically and laterally) at the atomizing
section.
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7.1.15 Wavelength Correction

(1) Start up WizAArd and initialize the system.
(2) If the wavelength origin search results in an NG (i.e., unsuccessful), check the following items. If there is
an abnormality, either perform readjustment or replace the faulty item.
♦ Is the position of the D2 lamp appropriate?
♦ Has the solder on the photomultiplier socket become detached?
♦ Have the reference-side mirrors been adjusted appropriately?
♦ Does the sector mirror rotate?
♦ Does the slit move? (It is set to 0.2 nm when performing wavelength origin search.)
♦ If the grating has been brought to the origin, is zero-order light reaching the exit slit?
(3) Check that "HCL, Hg" and "HCL, K" are set in positions #1 and #4 on the lamp turret respectively and
execute [Instrument] – [Maintenance] – [Wavelength Adjustment].
(4) Carry out the procedure in accordance with the menus up to "Wavelength correction 3".
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7.2 Adjustment of the Gas Control Unit

When connecting tools, use Y-shaped joints and nylon tubes appropriately.
If raw gas is released, ensure that there is sufficient ventilation.
Be sure to perform a gas leak inspection after refitting gas pipes.
7.2.1 Tools Used

• Y-shaped joint (P/N 035-60693-29)
• Nylon tube, red (P/N 016-35757-02)
• Pressure gauge (P/N 206-50449-91: gas control unit adjustment tool)
• Air flowmeter (P/N 775-07708: flowmeter tool)
• AA OB Check (P/N 206-84384-91)
• C2H2 flowmeter (P/N 775-07708: flowmeter tool; P/N 206-50449-91: gas control unit adjustment tool)
• High-temperature burner head (P/N 206-50300-93)
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7.2.2 Adjustment of AUX Needle Valve NV1

(1) Connect the pressure gauge and the nebulizer to the SPRAY line.
(2) Connect the air flowmeter to the AUX line.
(3) After removing connector J54 on the CPU board, turn ON the AA-6300 power supply.
(4) Supply air and N2O to the AA-6300. Set the supply pressure for both gases to be 0.35 MPa when gas is
flowing.
(5) Send the command [O F X 0] to put the gas control unit into manual control mode.
(6) Sent the command [O 8 00000002] to open MV1, and release the air.
(7) Pull the PR1 knob to release the lock, turn the knob, and adjust PR1 so that the reading on the pressure
gauge is 0.25 MPa. After adjustment, push in the knob to lock it.
(8) Send the command [O 8 00000000] to close MV1.
(9) Loosen the NV1 nut and ensure that the gears do not mesh.
(10) Turn the NV1's motor-side gear by hand so that the douser attached to the gear is aligned with the
photo-interrupter.
(11) Send the command [O 8 00000002] to open MV1, and release the air.
(12) Turn NV1 so that the reading of the air flowmeter is 4.0 l/min and engage the gears in this state. If the
crests and troughs of the gear teeth are not in alignment, adjust by moving no more than the crest-to-crest
distance.
(13) After mounting the gears, turn the motor-side gear by hand to the 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° positions and
check engagement in each position, before returning to the position described in step (10).
(14) Check that the reading of the air flowmeter is 4.0 l/min. If the flowrate is not correct, return to step (1).
(15) If the flowrate is correct, send the command [O 8 00000004] to close MV1, open MV2, and release
N2O.
(16) Check that the reading of the air flowmeter is approximately 3.2 (= 4.0 × 0.8) l/min. If the flowrate is
significantly different, send the command [O 8 00000000] to close MV2 and return to step (1).
(17) If the flowrate is correct, send the command [O 8 00000000] to close MV2.
(18) Send the command [O F X 1] or turn OFF the AA-6300 power supply to return the gas control unit
to automatic control mode.
(19) Return the pipes and connectors to their original state.
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7.2.3 Adjustment of FUEL Needle Valve NV3

(Raw C2H2 gas is released during this procedure. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that there are no
flames in the environment.)
(1) Connect the C2H2 flowmeter to the FUEL line.
(3) Supply C2H2 to the AA-6300. Set the supply pressure to be 0.09 MPa when gas is flowing.
(5) Loosen the NV3 nut and ensure that the gears do not mesh.
(6) Turn the NV3's motor-side gear by hand so that the douser attached to the gear is aligned with the
photo-interrupter.
(7) Turn the motor-side gear 90º from the position where the douser is in alignment with the photo-interrupter
so that the douser is at the top (the needle valve mounting position).
(8) Send the command [O 8 00000080] to open MV7, and release the C2H2.
(9) Turn NV3 so that the reading of the C2H2 flowmeter is 1.5 l/min. Engage the gears in this state. If the
crests and troughs of the gear teeth are not in alignment, adjust by moving no more than the crest-to-crest
distance.
(10) After mounting the gears, turn the motor-side gear by hand to the 0º, 90º, 180º, and 270º positions and
check engagement in each position, before returning to the position described in step (7).
(11) Check that the reading of the C2H2 flowmeter is 1.5 l/min. If the flowrate is incorrect, return to step (1).
(12) Send the command [O 8 00000000] to close MV7.
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7.2.4 Rough Adjustment of the BY-PASS Needle Valve NV2

(Raw C2H2 gas is released during this procedure. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that there are no
flames in the environment.)
(3) Supply C2H2 to the AA-6300. Set the supply pressure to be 0.09 MPa when gas is flowing.
(5) Send the command [O 8 00000080] to open MV7, and release the C2H2.
(6) Turn the NV3's motor-side gear by hand so that the reading on the C2H2 flowmeter is 2.0 l/min.
(7) Send the command [O 8 00000090] to open MV4 and MV7, and release the by-pass.
(8) Adjust NV2 so that the reading on the C2H2 flowmeter is 7.0 l/min.
(9) Send the command [O 8 00000080] to close MV4 and open MV7, and check that the reading of the
C2H2 flowmeter is 2.0 l/min.
(10) Send the command [O 8 00000090] to open MV4 and MV7, and check that the reading of the C2H2
flowmeter is 7.0 l/min.
(11) If the flowrate is incorrect, return to step (4) and perform readjustment.
(12) If the flowrate is correct, send the command [O 8 00000000] to close MV4 and MV7.
7.2.6 Preparation for Gas Flowrate Adjustment

Perform the procedures described under "Adjustment of PILOT Needle Valve NV4", "Adjustment of C2H2
Flowrate When Using Air-C2H2", "Setting the SPRAY Flowrate", "Adjustment of AUX Flowrate",
"Adjustment of C2H2 Flowrate When Using N2O-C2H2", and "Adjustment of Pressure Sensor" after carrying
out the preparation described below.
(1) Connect the air flowmeter to the SPRAY line.
(2) Connect the air flowmeter to the AUX line.
(4) With all other parts in the usual state for ignition, turn ON the AA-6300 power supply.
(5) Supply air, C2H2, and N2O to the AA-6300. Set the supply pressure to take the following values when
gas is flowing.
• Air: 0.35 MPa
• C2H2: 0.09 MPa
• N2O: 0.35 MPa
(6) Initialize the system with WizAArd. Check the safety mechanisms.
(7) Make the following parameter settings in the atomizer setting screen.
• Flame type: Air-C2H2
• Fuel-gas flowrate: 2.0 L/min
• Support-gas flowrate: 15.0 L/min
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7.2.7 Adjustment of PILOT Needle Valve NV4

(1) If there is a high-temperature burner head, replace the burner head with the high-temperature burner head.
(2) Ignite the air-C2H2 flame with the usual ignition operation. Keep the ignition button pressed so that the
PILOT flame stays lit and adjust NV4 so that the length of the PILOT flame reaches the burner slot.
(3) Check the reliability of the ignition operation by igniting and extinguishing several times.
7.2.8 Adjustment of C2H2 Flowrate When Using Air-C2H2

(1) Send the command [O fc 0] from the WizAArd's OB Check to read the current C2H2 flowrate
adjustment parameters. The response will be as follows:
O a b
Here, a and b are the coefficients in the linear equation Y = aX + b which describes a graph where the
horizontal (X) axis represents 10 times the set flowrate and the vertical (Y) axis represents 10 times the
measured flowrate. In other words, a represents the inclination and b represents the point where the graph
cuts the Y-axis.
(2) Light the air-C2H2 flame.
(3) Send the command [O f a 15] to set the C2H2 flowrate to 1.5 l/min and read the actual flowrate with
the C2H2 flowmeter.
the C2H2 flowmeter.
the C2H2 flowmeter.
(6) Using these actual measurements of the C2H2 flowrate, change the values of a and b so that, based on the
current C2H2 flowrate adjustment parameters, the difference between the set flowrate and the actual
flowrate stays within 0.15 l/min. To do this, send the command [O fc 0 a b e]. Check that the
parameters have been set by sending the command [O fc 0].
(7) Repeat steps 3 to 6 until the differences between the set flowrates and the actual flowrates are all within
0.15 l/min.
(8) Send the command [O f a 20] to return the set C2H2 flowrate to 2.0 l/min.
(9) Extinguish the flame.
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7.2.9 Setting the SPRAY Flowrate

(1) Press the PURGE button and measure the SPRAY flowrate using the air flowmeter on the SPRAY line.
(2) Check that the SPRAY flowrate is in the range 7.0 to 9.0 l/min. If it is outside this range, then it is out of
the range for which AUX flowrate adjustment is possible. If an atmospheric-pressure flowmeter is used,
the actual flowrate can be obtained by multiplying the reading by √(3.5) (= 1.87).
Check that there is no clogging in the nebulizer and that the air supply pressure and the PR1 set pressure
are correct. If there is an abnormality, correct it. If there is no abnormality, then the nebulizer must be
replaced. After that, measure the SPRAY flowrate again.
(3) Send the command [O f S n e] to set the SPRAY flowrate. n is 10 times the SPRAY flowrate. If
the SPRAY flowrate is 8.2 l/min, the command will be [O f S 82 e].
(4) Send the command [O f] to check that the SPRAY flowrate has been set. The following response will be
returned from the AA-6300:
O C A S
Check the S at the end. Here, C represents 10 times the C2H2 flowrate, A represents 10 times the AUX
flowrate, and S represents 10 times the SPRAY flowrate. In the case of the example used in step 3, S will
be 82.
7.2.10 Adjustment of AUX Flowrate

This adjustment procedure is based on the assumption that the adjustment procedure described under "7.2.9
Setting the SPRAY Flowrate" was performed correctly.
(1) Send the command [O fc 2] from the WizAArd's OB check to read the current AUX flowrate
adjustment parameters. The response will be as follows:
O a b
Here, a and b are the coefficients in the linear equation Y = aX + b which describes a graph where the
horizontal (X) axis represents 10 times the set flowrate and the vertical (Y) axis represents 10 times the
measured flowrate. In other words, a represents the slope and b represents the Y-intercept.
(3) Send the command [O f AA 135] to set the AUX flowrate to 13.5 l/min and read the actual flowrate
with the air flowmeter on the AUX line.
(6) Using these actual measurements of the AUX flowrate, change the values of a and b so that, based on the
current AUX flowrate adjustment parameters, the difference between the set flowrate and the actual
flowrate stays within 0.5 l/min. To do this, send the command [O fc 2 a b e]. Check that the
parameters have been set by sending the command [O fc 2].
(7) Repeat steps 3 to 6 until the differences between the set and the actual flowrates are all within 0.5 l/min.
(8) Send the command [O f AA 150] to return the set AUX flowrate to 15.0 l/min.
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7.2.11 Adjustment of C2H2 Flowrate When Using N2O-C2H2

This adjustment procedure is based on the assumption that the adjustment procedures described under "7.2.4
Rough Adjustment of the BY-PASS Needle Valve NV2" and "7.2.8 Adjustment of C2H2 Flowrate When Using
Air-C2H2" were performed correctly.
(1) Mount the high-temperature burner head.
(2) Make the following parameter settings in the atomizer setting screen.
• Flame type: N2O-C2H2
• Fuel gas flowrate: 7.0 L/min
• Support gas flowrate: 11.0 L/min
(3) Move the burner selection key to the air-C2H2 side, and ignite the air-C2H2 flame.
(4) Move the burner selection key to the N2O-C2H2 side, and check that the flame switches to the
N2O-C2H2 flame according to the prescribed sequence.
(5) Finely adjust the C2H2 flowrate to 7.0 l/min by turning NV2 while viewing the C2H2 flowmeter.
(6) Set the C2H2 flowrate to 6.7 l/min in the atomizer setting screen and check that the red area of the flame is
at least 10 mm high. If the red area makes large vertical movements, there may be a fault in the nebulizer
and so replace it.
7.2.12 Adjustment of Pressure Sensor

(2) Set the C2H2 supply pressure to 0.072 MPa.
(3) Send the [O 10 F e] command to set the current C2H2 supply pressure as the operating point.
(5) After returning the gas pressure settings to their original values (C2H2: 0.09 MPa; Air: 0.35 MPa), light
the air-C2H2 flame.
(6) Set the air supply pressure to 0.29 MPa.
(7) Send the [O 10 S e] command to set the current air supply pressure as the operating point.
(9) After returning the gas pressure settings to their original values (C2H2: 0.09 MPa; Air: 0.35 MPa), ignite
the air-C2H2 flame.
(10) Reduce the C2H2 supply pressure and check that the C2H2 supply pressure at which the flame is
extinguished is 0.0072±0.007 MPa. After that, return the C2H2 gas pressure to its original setting of 0.09
MPa.
(11) Reduce the air supply pressure and check that the air supply pressure at which the flame is extinguished is
0.29±0.02 MPa. After that, return the air gas pressure to its original setting of 0.35 MPa.
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7.3 Position Adjustment of the Atomizing Section
7.3.1 Tools Used

• HCL (of any element)
• AA OB Check (P/N 206-84384-91)
7.3.2 Adjustment of the Inclination in the Horizontal Direction

(1) Mount an HCL of any element in turret #1 and perform a line search in EMISSION mode.
(2) Place the burner height-confirmation card near the center of the burner head.
(3) Adjust the longitudinal position of the burner by turning the burner's longitudinal-position adjustment
knob so that the light beam strikes the center of the burner slot. Ascertain the height of the optical axis (at
the center of the light beam) using the scale on the burner height-confirmation card.
(4) Move the burner height-confirmation card to the right edge of the burner head.
(5) Adjust the burner angle by turning the burner's angle adjustment lever so that the light beam strikes the
center of the burner slot.
(6) Loosen the 6 screws securing the drive unit F/B assembly to the drive unit U/D assembly and adjust the
lateral inclination of the drive unit F/B assembly so that the height of the optical axis at the center of the
burner and the height of the optical axis at the right edge of the burner are in alignment.
After completing the adjustment, tighten the screws.
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6 screws
7.3.3 Adjustment of the Offset in the Vertical Direction

(1) Send the command [O q j 0 e] to reset the offset value for the atomizer's vertical origin.
(2) Stand the burner height-confirmation card at the HCL's focus position on the burner head, and ascertain
how far, in millimeters, the light beam is from the top of the burner head.
(3) Send the command [O m j Number of pulses] until the height of the optical axis is 7 mm. Make a
note of the total number of pulses moved from the position in step (1). Be sure to consider the pulse sign.
(4) Send the command [O q j Total number of pulses e] to set the total number of pulses as the
offset value.
(5) Send the commands [O m j i] and [O b 3 7] to check that the height of the optical axis is 7 mm.
(6) Adjust the origin position from [Instrument] – [Maintenance] – [Burner Origin Position Adjustment]
in WizAArd.
[Note] With the AA-6300, the offset position setting does not have much actual significance.
It is usually sufficient, after sending the commands in step (5), to perform rough adjustment of the vertical
direction by hardware positioning, and then make final adjustments from [Burner Origin Position
Adjustment] in WizAArd.
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8. Replacement Procedures for Service Parts
8.1 Mounting Positions of Parts

Refer to Section 9 "Parts List" for details on the mounting positions of parts.
8.2 Attaching and Removing the Covers

i. Top Cover
Removing this cover allows access to the inside of the instrument.
ii. Back Cover
Removing this cover allows access to the CPU board and the POWER board. Note that the fan cable is
connected to the POWER board.
iii. Right-side Cover
Removing this cover allows access to the HCL turret and the transformer.
iv. Right-front Cover
This cover is not secured with screws at the bottom. It is simply on a catch.
Note that it is connected to switch cables.
v. Left-side Cover
Removing this cover allows access to the gas control unit.
Be careful of the mounting screw holes in CPU board when attaching this cover.
vi. Left-front Cover
Removing this cover allows access to the igniter/flame monitor.
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8.3 Replacement of the CPU Board (PCB Assembly, AAX-CPU)

After removing the wiring and replacing the CPU board, reconnect the wiring. The connector numbers on the
CPU board are difficult to identify visually and so refer to Fig. 8.1.
• The initial mechanical position (adjustment information) for the system is written to the EEPROM (M13)
on the CPU board. Therefore, when replacing the CPU board, mount the EEPROM attached to the new
board.
• After replacement, Secure the CPU board to the left-side cover with screws. It may be necessary to adjust
the board's mounting position or the position of the guard.
• Firmware is written to the FLASH ROM incorporated in the CPU. Therefore, the firmware versions
before and after replacement may be different. After replacing the CPU board, be sure to check the
firmware version and perform a version upgrade if necessary.
Fig. 8.1 Numbers of Connectors on the CPU Board
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8.4 Replacement of the POWER Board (PCB Assembly, AAX-POWER)

After removing the wiring and replacing the POWER board, check the transformer's output voltage before
reconnecting the wiring. (Be careful of electric shock.)
Measure the output voltage at the pins of PCB assembly and AAX-POWER connectors J417 and J418.
J417 J418
Pin number Voltage (V AC) Pin number Voltage (V AC)
1-2 14.5 to 19.6 1-7 391 to 529
2-3 14.5 to 19.6
4-5 98 to 132
6-7 1.3 to 1.7
6-8 2.9 to 3.9
9 - 10 85 to 115
Reconnect the wiring, and check the output voltage for the PCB assembly and AAX-POWER. (Be careful of
electric shock.) Measure with all the connectors inserted.
Test point Voltage Test point Voltage

TP18 - TPG +15±1 V DC TP24 - TP22 2.9 to 3.9 V AC
TP19 - TPG −15±1 V DC TP27 - TPG +538 to +729 V DC
TP20 - TPG +5±0.5 V DC TP28 - TPG +485 to +593 V DC
TP21 - TPG +134 to +181 V DC TP29 - TPG +24±2 V DC
TP23 - TP22 1.3 to 1.7 V AC TP26 - TPG +5±0.5 V DC
8.5 Replacement of the PHD Board (PCB Assembly, AAX-PHD)

Removing the optical system's seal case and then removing the photomultiplier cover allows access to the
PHD board. After replacement, adjust the position of the Si-PD switching assembly.
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8.6 Replacement with the Optional Photomultiplier

Removing the optical system's seal case and then removing the photomultiplier cover allows access to the
photomultiplier. Replace the standard photomultiplier (R212-14) with the optional photomultiplier (R787-04).
i. Specify the detector type. (This is just a setting requirement and does not affect operation.)
Send the following commands from AA OB check disc.
O DU : Check the current settings. (1: R212-14 (default); 2: R787-04)
O DU 2 : Set the detector type to R787-04.
O DU : Check the setting result. It should be 2.
ii. Specify the detector switching wavelength.
Send the following commands from AA OB check disc.
O DW : Check the current settings. (Default: 600.0 nm)
O DW #9000 : Set the switching wavelength to 900.0 nm
(so that the switching wavelength lies outside the wavelength setting range).
O DW : Check the setting result. It should be 9000.
8.7 Replacement of the HCL Turret

After replacement, adjust the position of the HCL turret and mirror M12.
8.8 Replacement of the Gas Control Unit

After replacement, adjust the gas flowrate, check for gas leaks, and inspect the safety mechanisms.
8.8 Replacement of the Atomizer Drive Unit

After replacement, adjust the position of the atomizer in the longitudinal and vertical directions.
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Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

ii. Applications to Biology and Medicine

iii. Applications to the Analysis of Food Products

iv. Applications to the Analysis of Pollutants

1.3 Service Training

i. EXTREMELY HOT/OPEN FLAME, HOT SURFACE

♦ Allow the lamp to cool to room temperature before replacement.

ii. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE

♦ DO NOT touch the electrodes while the instrument is active.

iii. FLAMMABLE GAS, EXPLOSION POTENTIAL

2.1 Checking the Installation Environment

2.2 Checking the Standard Accessories

3.1 Acceptance Inspection Items

3.2 Required Items

[Method for Creating Zero Calibration Solution]

[Method for Creating 2.0 ppm Standard Cu Solution]

3.3 Method for Obtaining Data

NON-BGC Noise Level, BGC-D2 Noise Level

Absorbance and Repeatability (Flame)

4.1 Gas Leak Check

4.2 Operational Checks for Safety Mechanisms

4.3 Performance Check

5.1.1 Turning ON the Power

i. CPU, peripheral functions

5.1.2 System Initialization

5.1.3 Motor Initialization Command (O i)

Slit, turret, atomizer, C2H2 valve, support gas valve

5.2 Lamp Illumination Mode and Photometric Mode

5.2.1 Illumination Frequency

Flame mode Furnace mode

5.2.2 D2 Lamp Illumination Circuit

5.2.3 HCL Illumination Circuit

5.2.4 Preamp Unit

5.2.5 Signal Processing Unit

II. NON-BGC Mode (Double Beam)

5.3 Wavelength Correction

5.3.1 Function Overview

Execution mode Description Notes

5.3.3 First-order Correction

5.3.4 Second-order Correction (First Half)

5.3.5 Second-order Correction (Second Half)

5.3.6 Third-order Correction

5.3.7 Fourth-order Correction

5.3.8 Fifth-order Correction

5.3.9 Data Stored in EEPROM

5.3.10 Correction Wavelength Table

Correction Correction Slit (nm) Lamp used Current Notes

5.3.11 Error Processing

1st-order 2nd-order 2nd-order 3rd to 5th- Correction Detailed Processing

5.4 Line Search

5.4.1 Function Overview

5.4.2 Operating Conditions

Kind : Signal used : Peak detection method

Peak detection method:

(10) The wavelength is moved to the detected peak position.

5.4.4 Error Processing

5.5 Beam Balance

5.5.1 Function Overview

5.5.2 Operating Conditions

5.5.3 Processing (Photomultiplier)

5.5.4 Processing (Photodiode)