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Operating the MSD
To set the interface temperature from an HP 6890 GC
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To set the interface temperature from an HP 6890 GC
1
Press the
Aux #
key on the GC keypad.
2
Press
2.
By default, the GC/MSD interface is powered by heated zone Thermal Aux #2 on
the HP 6890 Series GC. Verify that the display shows
THERMAL AUX
2
(MSD)
.
3
Use the number keys to type in the new temperature setpoint.
The typical setpoint is 280°C. The limits are 0°C and 350°C. A setpoint below
ambient temperature turns off the interface heater.
4
Press the
Enter
key to download the new setpoint.
If you want the new setpoint to become part of the current method, click
Save
under the Method menu. Otherwise, the first time a method is loaded, all the set-
points in the method will overwrite those set from the GC keyboard.
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Never exceed the maximum temperature of your column.
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Make sure that the carrier gas is turned on and the column has been purged of air before
heating the GC/MSD interface or the GC oven.
Summary of Contents for 5973
Page 1: ...H Hardware Manual HP 5973 Mass Selective Detector ...
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Page 25: ...1 Installing GC Columns To condition a capillary column 25 ...
Page 30: ...30 ...
Page 37: ...2 Operating the MSD To view MSD analyzer temperature and vacuum status 37 ...
Page 39: ...2 Operating the MSD To set monitors for MSD temperature and vacuum status 39 ...
Page 41: ...2 Operating the MSD To set the MSD analyzer temperatures 41 ...
Page 43: ...2 Operating the MSD To set the interface temperature from the ChemStation 43 ...
Page 51: ...2 Operating the MSD To remove the MSD covers 51 Upper cover Lower cover ...
Page 92: ...92 ...
Page 105: ...4 Maintaining the MSD To drain the foreline pump 105 Fill cap Drain plug Pump motor ...
Page 113: ...4 Maintaining the MSD To separate the MSD from the GC 113 ...
Page 121: ...4 Maintaining the MSD To reconnect the MSD to the GC 121 ...
Page 141: ...4 Maintaining the MSD To lubricate the side plate O ring 141 Side plate O ring ...
Page 159: ...4 Maintaining the MSD To remove a filament 159 Filament 2 Filament 1 ...
Page 161: ...4 Maintaining the MSD To reinstall a filament 161 Filament 2 Filament 1 ...
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Page 232: ...232 7 Analyzer Analyzer heaters and radiators ...
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Page 294: ...294 Index ...
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