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2-2 Setting up the APGC
Preparing the mass spectrometer for operation with the
APGC
For additional information, see the mass spectrometer’s operator’s overview
and maintenance guide.
Preparing the instrument for work performed on its source
Follow the relevant procedure for your instrument before working on the
source: for example, when installing or removing the corona pin or ion
chamber, operating the source isolation valve, or maintaining the source.
To prepare the Xevo TQ MS, Xevo TQ-S, Xevo TQD, or SQ Detector 2:
1. In the MassLynx™ Tune window, click Standby .
2. Set the source temperature to 30 °C.
3. Wait 30 minutes, to allow the source to cool.
4. In the Tune window, click API , to stop the API gas flow.
To prepare the Xevo QTof MS, Xevo G2 QTof, Xevo G2 Tof, or SYNAPT G2
MS/HDMS:
1. In the Tune window, click Source Standby .
2. Set the source temperature to 30 °C.
3. Wait 30 minutes, to allow the source to cool.
Note:
The API gas flow stops automatically when you click Source
Standby.
See also:
The relevant instrument’s operator’s overview and
maintenance guide .