Agilent Technologies G1978B User Manual
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Multimode Source for 6100 Series Single Quad LC/MS Set-Up Guide
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Installation
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To convert from ESI, APCI or APPI to the multimode source
To convert from ESI, APCI or APPI to the multimode source
1 Switch to the MSD Tune view.
2 Select Instrument/Set Spray Chamber and set all gas flows and
temperatures to 0.
•
Drying Gas (L/min)
•
Nebulizer Pressure (psig)
•
Drying Gas Temperature (°C)
•
Vaporizer Temperature (APCI source only)
•
Lamp Off (APPI source only)
3 Wait for the source to cool (until temperatures are at least below 100°C).
4 Disconnect the nebulizer gas tubing from the currently installed ion source.
5 Disconnect the LC/MS sample inlet tubing.
6 If the APCI or APPI source is installed, remove the APCI vaporizer heater
cable and APCI high voltage cable.
7 If the APPI source is installed, remove the serial port B RS-232 cable.
8 Remove the currently installed ion source.
9 Unscrew and remove the spray shield. See
Figure 11
.
C A U T I O N
If you are installing this source on this instrument for the first time, follow the steps in
WA R N I N G
Do not touch the multimode source or the capillary cap. They may be very hot. Let the
parts cool before you handle them.
WA R N I N G
Do not insert fingers or tools through the openings on the multimode chamber. When
in use, the capillary and capillary cap are at high voltages up to 4 kV.