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System Overview
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Turbo V™ Ion Source Settings
Table 1-2 shows the recommended starting values for the X- and Y-axis
parameters. For more information, see the Turbo V™ Ion Source Operator’s
Guide .
Compound Parameters
In general, you can use the preset values for most of the parameters in Table 1-3 .
For more information about the parameters, see the Analyst
®
software Help
system.
Related Documentation
The guides and tutorials for the instrument and the Analyst software are installed
automatically with the software and are available from the Start menu: All
Programs > AB SCIEX. A complete list of the available documentation can be
found in the online Help. To view the Analyst software Help, press F1.
Technical Support
AB SCIEX and its representatives maintain a staff of fully-trained service and
technical specialists located throughout the world. They can answer questions
about the instrument or any technical issues that may arise. For more information,
visit the web site at http://www.absciex.com.
Table 1-2 Vertical and Horizontal Parameters
Parameter Value
X-axis 5
Y-axis 5
Table 1-3 Compound Parameters
Parameter Value
CAD Gas Use the preset value and optimize for your
compound.
DP (Declustering Potential) Use the preset value and optimize for your
compound.
EP (Entrance Potential) Use the preset value.
CXP (Collision Cell Exit
Potential)
Use the preset value and optimize for your
compound.
CE (Collision Energy) Use the preset value and optimize for your
compound.
IE1 (Ion Energy 1) — For
experienced instrument
operators only
Do not adjust.
IE3 (Ion Energy 3) — For
experienced instrument
operators only
Do not adjust.