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Varian ELSD Service Manual
Adjusting Photodetector (PMT) Sensitivity
When required:
Following PMT or Nebuliser change
Tools required:
Parts required:
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Electronic boards and components are sensitive to electronic
discharge (ESD). In order to prevent damage always use ESD
protection when handling electronic boards and components.
Switch on the ELSD and record the offset
value displayed on the front screen
Locate the PMT module on the optical
assembly, as shown.
Remove the cover of the PMT module to
expose the internal PCB
The PMT gain is adjusted by turning the
screws on the two blue components.
The right component is the coarse gain
adjustment
The left component is the fine gain adjustment