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Ion optics .............................................................................................................. 25
MS operating modes .......................................................................................... 26
MS/MS operating modes ................................................................................... 27
Product (daughter) ion mode............................................................................. 27
Precursor (parent) ion mode.............................................................................. 28
Multiple reaction monitoring mode .................................................................. 28
Constant neutral loss mode............................................................................... 29
Sample inlet ......................................................................................................... 30
Leak sensors ........................................................................................................ 30
Vacuum system ................................................................................................... 30
Rear panel ............................................................................................................ 31
IntelliStart Fluidics system ............................................................................. 32
Overview............................................................................................................. 32
System operation ............................................................................................... 33
2 Preparing for Operation ....................................................................... 35
Starting the instrument ................................................................................... 36
Configuring IntelliStart..................................................................................... 38
Verifying the instrument’s state of readiness .................................................. 38
Tuning and calibration information ................................................................. 38
Running the instrument at high flow rates...................................................... 38
Monitoring the instrument LEDs ..................................................................... 39
Preparing the IntelliStart Fluidics system .................................................. 40
Installing the solvent manifold drip tray ......................................................... 40
Installing the reservoir bottles.......................................................................... 41
Diverter valve positions..................................................................................... 42
Purging the infusion syringe............................................................................. 45
Rebooting the instrument ................................................................................ 45
Rebooting the instrument by pressing the reset button .................................. 45
Leaving the mass spectrometer ready for operation ................................ 46
Emergency instrument shutdown..................................................................... 46