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• Manual calibration in vapor mode
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Dual peak
- Single peak
NOTE: When performing a manual calibration, dual peak calibration is recommended.
The ionization process in the detector is affected by moisture, temperature, and pressure. Large increases in
contamination can lead to shifts in the peak positions in the plasmagram. Rapiscan Systems recommends
performing routine auto calibration to compensate for these changes in the environment.
Rapiscan Systems strongly recommends you use only Rapiscan Systems supplied and approved calibration
traps and verification traps to ensure the correct amount of sample is introduced. For assistance ordering
consumables, .
The Calibration Warning message displays every 8 hours, by default, indicating the device needs routine
calibration. However, additional calibration may be required if the device configuration is modified.
Particle Mode
NOTE: You cannot perform a calibration if any warning(s) other than the Calibration Warning displays.
Cal - Particle Mode
1. Press Cal.
A message displays to insert the calibration trap into the desorber and trigger the device.
2. Wearing clean cotton gloves, remove a calibration trap.
3. Close the cover immediately to avoid contamination.
4. Insert the calibration trap into the desorber, and press Trig, the green button on the navigation pad, or the
green button on the device handle.
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