
PlasmaQuant MS Series
Quadrupole
Controller
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9.3.2
Quadrupole Control Drive Looms
To remove the quadrupole drive looms the coaxial cable core must firstly be released
from the feedthroughs. The cable conductors are fixed to the feedthroughs inside the
terminal block and cannot be removed by loosening the N-type connectors
1.
Ensure the vacuum is vented, and the instrument power is off.
2.
Remove detector assembly as per section 8.7.2, page 147 and set on a clean
surface.
3.
Remove mass analyzer assembly as per section 8.7.3, page 150 and set on a
clean surface.
4.
Remove the 4 Philips screws securing the feedthrough housing cover as shown in
Figure 9-8 - Screws securing the feedthrough housing cover
5.
Gently remove the housing cover and set aside
6.
Remove the 4 M4 screws securing the quad feedthrough plate to the VC3 bracket
as shown in Figure 9-9.
Figure 9-9 - 4 M4 screws secure the quad feedthrough plate to the VC3 bracket
7.
Gently maneuver the quadrupole feedthroughs out of the VC3.
Removing the
Quadrupole Controller
Feedthroughs