PerkinElmer Clarus SQ 8 MS Series, Hardware Manual

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Maintenance
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NOTE: The placement of the outlet end of the column relative to its position inside the source
is a critical parameter for maximizing peak responses in your application. Follow this
procedure closely to ensure that you achieve the correct column placement inside the
source. Failure to do so may result in less than optimal detector response of target
compounds in your analysis.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
Prior to removing the source from the Clarus SQ 8 MS instrument (for example,
to change a filament or clean the source), the column must be pulled back from
its placement inside the source. This is conveniently achieved by loosening the
large nut on the Transfer Line tube assembly so that the entire Transfer Line
tube assembly can be pulled back from the source. It is not necessary to loosen
the column nut as this may disrupt its proper positioning inside the source after
the source is reinstalled. The source will not be able to be removed or
reinstalled if the Transfer Line tube assembly is not pulled back first.
Avant de retirer la source de l'instrument Clarus SQ 8 MS (par exemple, pour
changer un filament ou nettoyer la source), la colonne doit être retirée de son
emplacement à l'intérieur de la source. Ceci est réalisé de manière pratique en
desserrant le gros écrou sur l'ensemble du tube de la ligne de transfert afin que
l'ensemble du tube de la ligne de transfert puisse être retiré de la source. Il n'est
pas nécessaire de desserrer l'écrou de la colonne car cela pourrait perturber
son positionnement approprié à l'intérieur de la source après la réinstallation
de la source. La source ne pourra pas être supprimée ou réinstallée si
l'ensemble du tube de la ligne de transfert n'est pas retiré en premier.
There are three different recommended techniques that may be used to position and
connect the capillary column. Each of the three techniques is outlined in the following
procedure. Use the technique that you are most comfortable with.
The three different techniques are:
1.
Physical measurement outside the SQ 8MS
2.
Alignment using the 10 mm gauge tool (supplied with the SQ 8 MS
instrument)
3.
Optical Column Alignment Using the Optional Plug Handle and Sight (P/N
N6480380)