Atomic absorption analyzers with Zeeman correction for background are widely used in analytics, geochemistry, and ecological monitoring. They outperform analyzers of other types in selectivity and sensitivity. This paper analyzes thoroughly the process of optical signal generation that can be interesting for researchers and developers. Operation of RGA-11 atomic absorption mercury analyzer with Zeeman background correction is described in detail. Possibility to significantly widen the linear section of the analyzer concentration characteristics when using the automatic regulation of amplification is demonstrated