• The software fails to establish communication or loses communication with the mass
spectrometer.
• You perform a software upgrade.
To reboot the mass spectrometer:
1.
Ensure that the mass spectrometer software is closed.
2.
Open the mass spectrometer’s front, left-hand door.
3.
Insert a short length (7.5 cm) of PEEK tubing, or similar object, into the reset button
aperture to operate the reset button.
Figure 2–3:
Reset button aperture
4.
Remove the PEEK tubing from the reset button aperture.
5.
Close the mass spectrometer’s door.
6.
Wait until the reboot sequence completes before starting the mass spectrometer software.
Tip:
An audible alert sounds when the reboot sequence completes.
2.10 Leaving the mass spectrometer ready for operation
Leave the mass spectrometer in
Operate mode
, except in the following cases:
• when performing routine maintenance
• when changing the source
• when leaving the mass spectrometer unused for a long period
In these instances, put the mass spectrometer in
Standby mode
(see the online Help for details).
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