Preface
Thermo Scientific
EASY-Spray Series Ion Source User Guide
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Compatible Mass Spectrometers
Use the EASY-Spray Series ion source with the appropriate Thermo Scientific MS for
nanoelectrospray (commonly referred to as nanoES or nanospray™) analysis.
several compatible MSs. For information about your specific instrument, refer to its manuals.
Special Notices, Symbols, and Cautions
Make sure you understand the special notices, symbols, and caution labels in this guide. Most
of the special notices and cautions appear in boxes; those pertaining to safety also have
corresponding symbols. Some symbols are also marked on the ion source itself and can appear
in color or in black and white. For complete definitions, see
CAUTION
If you connect the EASY-Spray Series ion source to another type of MS, you
might impair the safety protection provided by the equipment.
Table 1.
Ion sources and compatible mass spectrometers
Ion source model
Thermo Scientific mass spectrometer
EASY-Spray NG Orbitrap
Tribrid
Series
a
and TSQ™ Series II
a
In 2018, the name “Orbitrap Fusion™ Series” changed to “Orbitrap Tribrid Series.”
EASY-Spray
Exactive™ Series, LCQ Fleet™, LTQ™ Series, Orbitrap Series,
and TSQ Series I
Table 2.
Notices, symbols, labels, and their meanings (Sheet 1 of 2)
Notice, symbol, or label
Meaning
IMPORTANT
Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to
software, loss of data, or invalid test results; or might contain
information that is critical for optimal performance of the
product.
Note
Highlights information of general interest.
Tip
Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier.