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Introduction
Functional Description
Thermo Scientific
EASY-Spray Series Ion Source User Guide
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Source Housing
The EASY-Spray Series ion source housing (
) arrives assembled and is easy
to install on the appropriate MS (see
). The ion source housing includes two locking
levers, two observation windows, a position-adjustable column holder, and a controller
printed circuit board (PCB).
Using the top and front observation windows, you can view the tip of the emitter positioning
tool while you move it into position. To enhance your view of the tool and then later of the
emitter, connect the video camera and LCD monitor (if applicable). For instructions, see
Chapter 3, “Installing the Camera and LCD Monitor.”
The column holder is mounted onto the front observation window and includes a position
control knob. Use the control knob to align the
z
axis (front-to-back) of the emitter
positioning tool (
) with the MS ion transfer tube. To align the tool’s
x
-axis
(side-to-side) and
y
-axis (up-and-down) positions, use the controls that are built into the
EASY-Spray Series housing. For instructions, see
To adjust the emitter tip position
Figure 2.
EASY-Spray NG ion source (P/N ES082) with the USB camera
Locking lever (unlocked)
Column holder
Camera observation window
Source housing
Front observation window
