Hardware Guide
Document Number: D1000092206 B
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Figure 1-8
Source exhaust system
A filtered nitrogen or zero air gas supply (oil free) is delivered to the source
exhaust pump at pressures indicated on the gas panel at the back of the
instrument. The previous figure shows the exhaust supply connection points for
the API 4000™ and API 5000™ systems.
Vacuum Chamber
The vacuum chamber houses the mass filter rail, including the ion optics, the
quadrupole rod sets, the collision cell, and the ion detector.
Shutting Down and Turning on the System
Use the following procedures if you need to shut down or turn on the system.
To shut down the system
1.
In the Analyst
®
software, complete or stop any ongoing scans.
2.
Turn off the sample flow to the instrument.
WARNING! Hazardous Materials: Take all necessary precautions to ensure the safe
disposal of the source exhaust gas. Follow all applicable local regulations.
BACKING PUMP
CURTAIN GAS SUPPLY
MAX 60 PSIG
GAS 1 / GAS 2
MAX105 PSIG
EXHAUST SUPPLY
MIN 55 PSIG
MAX 60 PSIG
EXHAUST WASTE OUT
Ion Source
Pressure Switch
Exhaust Supply
Gas Panel
Exhaust Waste Out
Venturi Pump
Front Bulkhead Assembly
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B
A
A
RF FEEDBACK
RF FEEDBACK