
1. On the Navigation bar, under
Tune and Calibrate
, double-click
Manual Tuning
.
2. Run a TOF MS or Product ion scan type and confirm that there is a stable TIC and that the peaks of interest
are present in the spectrum..
3. On the navigation bar, under
Tune and Calibrate
, double-click
Instrument Optimization
.
The Instrument Optimization dialog opens.
4. Select a tuning solution. Make sure that the tuning solution matches the reference table.
5. The
Verify Performance Only
check box is preselected. Click
Next
.
For this example, leave this option selected. If the report indicates that the instrument needs tuning, then run
Instrument Optimization again and select one or more scan modes to optimize.
6. Make sure that the ion source and syringe parameters are suitable.
Note:
Users can also use the CDS to inject the solution. Make sure the tuning solution matches the
configuration in the reference table. Set the appropriate flow rate and then click CDS Inject.
Note:
Make sure that the correct Calibrant Valve Position is selected in the Reference Table Editor for the
chosen reference table. CDS can select from up to four different positions, A to D.
7. Click
GO
.
The
Verifying or Adjusting Performance
screen opens. After the process has completed, the
Results
Summary
opens. For more information, refer to the Help.
About the Verifying or Adjusting Performance
Dialog
The top left corner shows the part of the instrument that is being tuned.
The Current Spectrum graph shows the spectrum of the current scan, the optimal scan selected by the software,
or the scan at the current parameter value when the software results are viewed in interactive mode.
The Instrument Optimization Decision Plots, in the top right graph, dynamically show the intensity versus voltage
curves of the parameters that are currently being optimized.
Results Summary
The Results Summary is a record of any instrument settings changes that were made by the Instrument Optimization
wizard.
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