Waters iKey - Manual (Page 4)

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iKey
iKey
STOP FLOW STATUS PRESSURE
III. CONNECTING T HE iK EY TO T HE ionK EY SOURC E
These procedures outline the steps necessary to connect your iKey into the ionKey source. Connecting your iKey properly is essential
for operation.
To insert the iKey in the ionKey source:
1. Ensure the lever is vertical, and the unlock
indicator is in the 12 o’clock position.
2. Remove the iKey from the protective sheath.
3. Insert the iKey fully in the ionKey
source’s docking port with sufficient
force until it reaches a hard stop and
the base of the iKey handle is nearly
flush with the face plate on the source.
The green STATUS LED on the source
will flash indicating that the iKey is
inserted but not clamped.
4. Rotate the lever counterclockwise
180 degrees until the lock indicator
is in the 12 o’clock position. Doing so
locks the iKey in place and engages the
fluid, gas, and electronic connections.
Once clamped, the high-voltage
electrospray ionization (ESI) is
connected for electrospray, and
pressurization and temperature
control are active.
Lock indicator in 12 o’clock position
Lever in vertical position
Unlock indicator in 12 o’clock position
Lever in vertical position