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analytical and open access applications. (See “Software and data system” on
page 1-5 ).
The IntelliStart Fluidics system is built into the mass spectrometer. It
delivers sample directly to the MS probe from the LC column or from three
integral reservoirs. The integral reservoirs can also deliver sample through
direct or combined infusion so that you can optimize instrument performance
at analytical flow rates.
Recommendation:
Use reservoir A for the calibrant solution, reservoir B for
tuning compounds, and reservoir C for analyte/optimization solution.
A fourth reservoir contains solvent for automated flushing of the solvent
delivery system.
See the mass spectrometer’s online Help for further details on IntelliStart
technology.
ACQUITY
®
Xevo TQ MS UPLC/MS systems
The Waters Xevo TQ MS is compatible with the ACQUITY UPLC
®
systems; if
you are not using an ACQUITY UPLC system, refer to the documentation
relevant to your LC system. See “Non-ACQUITY devices for use with the Xevo
TQ MS” on page 1-4 .
The ACQUITY Xevo TQ MS UPLC/MS system includes an ACQUITY UPLC
system and the Waters Xevo TQ MS.
ACQUITY UPLC system
The ACQUITY UPLC system includes a binary solvent manager, sample
manager, column heater, optional sample organizer, optional detectors, and a
specialized ACQUITY UPLC column. Waters

MassLynx mass spectrometry
software controls the system.
For further instruction, see the
ACQUITY UPLC System Operator’s Guide or
Controlling Contamination in LC/MS Systems (part number 715001307). You
can find these documents on http://www.waters.com; click Services and
Support > Support.