PerkinElmer TORION T-9, User Manual

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Performance Validation
Refer also to the Performance Validation section located in the Chromion software chapter.
Purpose of a Performance Validation (PV):

To calibrate the instrument to display the correct masses.

To calibrate the retention times of the peaks for better unknown compound detection.
Verify instrument performance:
• Sensitivity
•
Mass resolution
•
Chromatographic performance
• Mass range
•
Compound identification
•
GC retention time
1. Verify appropriate System and SPME blanks have been performed. See the “ System Blank ”
and “ SPME Blank ” sections of this chapter.
2. On the home screen, open the drop-down box for
Analysis Type
and select
Performance
Validation
.
3. Insert the Custodion syringe needle into the CALION Performance Validation vial.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
Be careful not to bend the flexible SPME needle w hen inserting
into the vial.
Veillez à ne pas plier l'aiguille SPACE flexible lors de l'insertion
dans le flacon.
4. Depress the Custodion plunger to extend the fiber into the CALION PV vial and take a sample.