Ion Source Installation
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WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard. Install the ion source on the mass
spectrometer as the last step in this procedure. High voltage is present when
the ion source is installed.
CAUTION: Potential System Damage. Do not lift or carry the ion source with one hand.
The ion source is designed to be lifted or carried using two hands, one on each side of
the ion source.
The ion source is connected to the vacuum interface and is held in position by two source
latches. The interior of the ion source is visible through the windows on the side and front of the
ion source.
When the ion source is installed, the software recognizes the ion source and shows the ion
source identification.
Required Materials
• Ion source
• TurboIonSpray probe
• (Optional) APCI probe
• Red PEEK tubing (0.005 inch bore)
Prepare for Installation
WARNING! Puncture Hazard. Be careful when handling the electrode. The tip of the
electrode is extremely sharp.
Tip!
Do not discard the empty package. Use it to store the ion source when it is not in use.
Adjust the electrode adjustment nut on the probe to move the electrode tip inside the electrode
tube. Refer to the figures:
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For optimum stability and performance, the electrode tip should extend between 0.5 mm and 1.0
mm from the end of the probe. Refer to the section:
Optimize the TurboIonSpray Probe Position
or
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Ion Source Installation
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