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Setting Up the Xcalibur Instrument Configuration
Specifying the Reagent Ion Source for the MS Detector
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Figure 5.
LTQ Velos Configuration dialog box with the reagent ion source configuration
The Reagent Ion Source Configured and the Use Cooling Gas check boxes are selected by
default. Also shown is information about the contents of the reagent vials.
4. (Optional) Select the
Use Low Vial Temperature
check box to heat the vial to 90 °C,
rather than 108 °C (
Figure 6.
LTQ Velos Configuration dialog box with the low vial temperature option selected
Tip
The Use Cooling Gas option makes nitrogen gas available when you must cool
down the reagent vials. To save your supply of cooling gas, clear the check box to turn
it off.
Note
The lower vial temperature can extend the lifetime of the filament, but it might
increase the injection time.
