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ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual

409

Index:

source exchange tool,

vacuum interlock

axle bearing,

axle seal,

clip,

inner ball seal,

o-ring,

outer ball seal,

sealing ball,

spring,

valve axle,

connecting

System or Optional Mech Pump,

contaminants, removing,

109

contamination issues, investigating,

125

convectron gauge and foreline adapter with hose

illustration,

395

installing,

394

cover components

illustration,

275

replacing

chassis feet,

left side panel,

right side panel,

top cover panel,

top manifold cover,

covers

replacing

275

delivery tube

illustration,

256

replacing,

255

diagnostic tune

running,

119

diagnostic tune file

creating,

116

diagnostics

116

Communications Check,

Power Supply Check,

RF/DC System Check,

Temperature Check,

Vacuum System Check,

Direct Exposure Probe (DEP),

406

Direct Insert Probe (DIP) controller,

406

distribution board

illustration,

328

replacing,

323

documentation survey

xxviii

dynode and multiplier power supply

replacing,

349

dynode/multiplier power supply

illustration,

EI/CI ion volume

installing,

389

electromagnetic compatibility

electrometer board and shield

illustration,

replacing,

electron multiplier

illustration,

104

when to replace,

electron multiplier (complete)

preserving,

replacing,

electron multiplier components

connecting cables (illustration),

illustration,

replacing

anode feedthrough,

electron multiplier plate,

258

large feedthroughs,

263

electron multiplier plate, illustration,

261

EMC compliance

Evacuate light/button,

exit endcap, replacing,

182

extended capacity turbomolecular pump

illustration,

404

installing,

401

fan (cooling)

illustration,

371

replacing,

371

FC 43

about,

refilling,

FCC compliance

feedthroughs

20-pin,

4-pin,

anode,

large,

feet, bottom of instrument, replacing,

281

filament

increasing life of,

Содержание ISQ 7000

Страница 1: ...ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometers Hardware Manual 1R120617 0002 Revision C December 2018 ...

Страница 2: ...ted except with the written authorization of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc The contents of this document are subject to change without notice All technical information in this document is for reference purposes only System configurations and specifications in this document supersede all previous information received by the purchaser Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc makes no representations that this do...

Страница 3: ...xxvii Venting Toxic Gases xxvii Contacting Us xxvii Chapter 1 Performing Routine Maintenance 1 Maintenance Schedule 3 Maintenance Supplies and Tools 4 Configuring the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer 6 Powering On the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer 9 Powering Off the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer 13 Replacing a Column 16 Replacing a column in a ISQ 7000 system with no VPI or an AEI ion source 16 Replacing a co...

Страница 4: ...system 122 GC does not start or is not ready 122 Sample data are not acquired 124 GC is not communicating with the PC 124 Autosampler is not communicating with the PC 124 Investigating Contamination Issues 125 Chemical noise is at m z 207 429 355 281 126 Chemical noise is at m z 149 167 279 126 Chemical noise is at m z 43 57 71 85 99 etc 126 Spectra is showing solvent contamination 126 Investigati...

Страница 5: ... sensitivity in CI mode 139 Investigating Stability Issues 141 Mass assignment is unstable 141 Signal response is unstable or shows unexpected drop out 141 Investigating Tuning Issues 142 Tune is interrupted 143 Cannot find calibration gas peaks 143 Cannot perform detector gain calibration 143 Cannot calibrate resolution 143 Cannot perform mass calibration 144 An air leak has been detected 144 Con...

Страница 6: ...ld Plate 243 Back Manifold Plate 249 Source Retainer Magnets Magnet Yoke Source Insertion Guide Source Magnets and Front Manifold O ring 252 Vent Valve Knob and O Ring 254 Delivery Tubes 255 Replacing Components of the Electron Multiplier 257 Electron Multiplier Plate 258 Large Feedthroughs 263 Anode Feedthrough 265 Upgrading the ISQ 7000 System Software 269 Updating the Firmware on the Instrument...

Страница 7: ...6 Power Supply System 347 Dynode and Multiplier Power Supply 349 Replacing the Calibration Gas Components 353 Calibration Gas Module 354 Calibrant Reservoir Kit 363 Gas Mixing Chamber 364 Transfer Line 365 Replacing Fans and Filters 369 Intake Filters and RF Shields 370 Chassis Cooling Fan 371 Chapter 4 Upgrade Equipment 373 Advanced EI Ion Source 374 Dust Filters 380 CI Reagent Gas Flow Module 38...

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Страница 9: ...safety standards as described in the next section or sections by product name Changes that you make to your system may void compliance with one or more of these EMC and safety standards Changes to your system include replacing a part or adding components options or peripherals not specifically authorized and qualified by Thermo Fisher Scientific To ensure continued compliance with EMC and safety s...

Страница 10: ... this instrument in a manner not specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific could impair any protection provided by the instrument THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION CAUTION...

Страница 11: ...ce This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the following symbol Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union EU Member State and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product See www thermoscientific com rohsweee for f...

Страница 12: ...diese RoHS Anweisung fallen finden sie unter www thermoscientific com rohsweee Conformité DEEE Ce produit doit être conforme à la directive européenne 2002 96 EC des Déchets d Equipements Electriques et Electroniques DEEE Il est marqué par le symbole suivant Thermo Fisher Scientific s est associé avec une ou plusieurs compagnies de recyclage dans chaque état membre de l union européenne et ce prod...

Страница 13: ... identification as well as accurate and precise quantification of the individual compounds present in the sample Contents About Your System Related Documentation System Requirements Safety and Special Notices Hydrogen Safety Precautions Hazardous Substances Precautions Contacting Us WARNING Thermo Scientific systems operate safely and reliably under carefully controlled environmental conditions If...

Страница 14: ...p or press the F1 key for information about setting parameters For more information visit www thermofisher com AVERTISSEMENT Les systèmes Thermo Fisher Scientific fonctionnent de manière sûre et fiable dans des conditions ambiantes minutieusement régulées La protection fournie par l équipement peut être entravée si ce dernier est utilisé d une manière non spécifiée par le fabricant Si vous mainten...

Страница 15: ...indows 10 Operating System 64 bit English only or Windows 7 Professional Operating System 64 bit Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 or later Thermo Scientific Xcalibur and Foundation softwarea Thermo Scientific TraceFinder softwareb Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon softwareb a Check release notes for compatibility with ISQ Series instrument control software b Check release notes for compatibility with...

Страница 16: ... hot surface that could or might cause burn injuries ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Indicates that an electrical shock could or might occur FIRE HAZARD Indicates a risk of fire or flammability could or might occur FLAMMABLE GAS HAZARD Alerts you to gases that are compressed liquefied or dissolved under pressure and can ignite on contact with an ignition source This symbol indicates this risk could or mig...

Страница 17: ...ment s documentation to ensure your safety and the instrument s operational ability Failing to carefully read the documentation could or might put you at risk for a physical injury TOXIC SUBSTANCES HAZARD Indicates that exposure to a toxic substance could occur and that exposure could or might cause personal injury or death For the prevention of personal injury this general warning symbol precedes...

Страница 18: ...u une blessure physique peuvent ou pourraient survenir DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT indique que l instrument ou le composant pourrait subir des dommages Ces dommages pourraient ne pas être couverts pas la garantie standard RISQUE SOULÈVEMENT indique qu une blessure physique peut ou pourrait survenir si un objet n est pas soulevé par deux personnes ou plus RISQUE MATÉRIEL ET YEUX indique que des dommage...

Страница 19: ... général d avertissement précède le mot AVERTISSEMENT et est conforme à la norme ISO 3864 2 Dans le vocabulaire des signes ANSI Z535 ce symbole indique un risque de blessures personnelles si l instrument est utilisé de manière inappropriée ou en cas d actions dangereuses Ce symbole et un autre symbole de sécurité approprié vous avertissent d un risque imminent ou potentiel pouvant entraîner des bl...

Страница 20: ...aseous hydrogen other than eye protection when working with a compressed gas If working with liquid cryogenic hydrogen insulated gloves and protective shoes should be worn in addition to eye protection You should post No Smoking and No Open Flames signs to identify hydrogen sources and cylinders Maintain inspect and leak test all hydrogen sources regularly All hydrogen shutoff valves should be cle...

Страница 21: ...00 instrument If you vented the system make sure the vent valve is tightly closed before powering on the system Make sure all fittings ferrules and o rings are sealed prior to powering on the system Hydrogen Connection Guidelines Use the following guidelines to safely connect hydrogen to your system Piping Hydrogen must be delivered to equipment using appropriate piping and be done in such a way a...

Страница 22: ...PTFE tape or other things like plumber s putty used to enhance a seal as this actually is a detriment to a good seal Ideally the best installation would use stainless steel tubing with appropriate gas tight fittings Welding is usually preferred for joints in hydrogen piping systems since welding provides a better connection and reduces the potential for leaks compared to mechanical fittings Soft s...

Страница 23: ...um hydrogen production rate of the hydrogen generator Be sure to follow the manufacturers directions about proper use and maintenance of the regulator To prevent the possibility of releasing hydrogen the hydrogen generator should be set to shut down if There is a loss of flow to the ventilation system A hydrogen detector alarms at 25 of the lower flammable limit of hydrogen in air The oxygen exhau...

Страница 24: ...part When moving hydrogen cylinders Remove the regulator and replace the cylinder valve cap before moving Move cylinders on cylinder carts or with other appropriate transport devices Never roll or drop a cylinder and never lift a cylinder by its protective cap Bulk hydrogen systems include either gaseous or liquid hydrogen in fixed installations in some gas systems a semi permanent trailer tube tr...

Страница 25: ... Code Of Practice CP33 The Bulk Storage of Gaseous Hydrogen at Users Premises CGA G 5 Hydrogen CGA G 5 4 Standard for Hydrogen Piping Systems at Consumer Locations CGA G 5 5 Hydrogen Vent Systems CGA G 5 6 Hydrogen Pipeline Systems CGA G 5 8 High Pressure Hydrogen Piping Systems at Consumer Locations FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets 7 50 Compressed Gases in Cylinders FM Global Proper...

Страница 26: ...FPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors NFPA 255 Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials OSHA 29CFR1910 103 1910 103 Hydrogen Hazardous Substances Precautions WARNING Before using hazardous substances toxic harmful and so on please read the hazard indications and information reported i...

Страница 27: ...t consider potential contact with the skin mouth nose respiratory organs and eyes Providing instructions for decontamination and safe disposal of relevant parts Venting Toxic Gases When analyzing toxic compounds be aware that during the normal operation of the GC some of the sample might be vented outside the instrument through the split and purge flow vents therefore be sure to vent the exhaust g...

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Страница 29: ...lies and Tools Configuring the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer Powering On the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer Powering Off the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer Replacing a Column Maintaining the Foreline Pump Cleaning the Ion Source Cartridge Maintaining the Calibration Gas Module Replacing a Dual Filament Replacing the Electron Multiplier Cleaning Durable Components Cleaning Delicate Components Cleaning the Fil...

Страница 30: ...ltiplier The electron multiplier needs to be replaced when the detector tune or sensitivity tune on a clean instrument sets the electron multiplier to a voltage higher that approaches 3000 V This component can not be cleaned Foreline pump The foreline rough pump needs an oil change periodically as indicated in the pump s documentation If you are using a lot of corrosive gases ammonia etc you may n...

Страница 31: ... Changing the Oil in a Foreline Pump 3000 hours Refilling the Calibrant Reservoir Cleaning the Ion Source Cartridge Replacing the Ion Source Components Replacing a Dual Filament Replacing the Electron Multiplier Cleaning Durable Components Cleaning Delicate Components Cleaning the Filters The ISQ mass spectrometer ships with a factory tested 15 m x 0 25mm i d TR SQC column which the Field Service ...

Страница 32: ... the MS Toolkit Not Included in the MS Toolkit Cloth or paper lint free Column measuring tool Small source exchange tool Forceps Gas clean and dry Gloves clean lint free Protective eyewear Torx T10 screwdriver Torx T20 screwdriver Torx T30 screwdriver Wrenches open ended 1 4 in 5 16 in 3 8 in 7 16 in Note The tools in the MS Toolkit are shipped in a black plastic case with the instrument Each tool...

Страница 33: ... and dry Gloves clean lint free Protective eyewear Torx T10 screwdriver Torx T20 screwdriver Torx T30 screwdriver Wrenches open ended 1 4 in 5 16 in 3 8 in 7 16 in Note The tools in the VPI MS Toolkit are shipped in a black plastic case with the instrument Each tool in the kit can be ordered separately or you can order an additional toolkit See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for ordering ...

Страница 34: ...or underneath 2 Connect all the cables to the computer keyboard mouse monitor and printer if applicable 3 Connect the handshaking cable to the GC and to the GC Start connector on the ISQ 7000 instrument 4 Connect the computer and monitor electrical cables to the wall outlet Note If you are using CI connect the reagent gas tubing to one of the Reagent Gas connectors on the ISQ 7000 instrument See C...

Страница 35: ...ll outlet 15 Power on the GC 16 Install and condition the column and check for leaks as described in Replacing a Column 17 Make sure the ISQ 7000 instrument s power switch is in the Off down position Note If you are using a probe controller connect the probe controller cable to the Accessory Start connector on the ISQ 7000 instrument WARNING FIRE HAZARD If you are using hydrogen do NOT reach over ...

Страница 36: ... Mass Spectrometer 8 ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific 18 Connect the ISQ 7000 instrument s electrical cable to the AC Input connector on the ISQ 7000 instrument and to the wall outlet 19 Flip up the ISQ 7000 instrument s power switch to power it on ...

Страница 37: ... column flow air is drawn through the column which could damage the instrument This large air leak may also require that you clean the ion source ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT si vous alimentez l instrument ISQ 7000 sans débit de colonne l air est aspiré à travers la colonne ce qui peut endommager l instrument Cette importante fuite d air peut également nécessiter que vous nettoyiez la source ...

Страница 38: ...ont of the instrument to make sure it is ready for use Power If the Power light is a solid green the instrument is powered on When the light is not lit the instrument is not powered on Figure 2 Powering On the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer Figure 3 Using the Lights on the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer Power Switch Vent Valve Knob Power Vacuum Busy Heaters ...

Страница 39: ... To check the temperature look at the Heaters light on the front door When the Heaters light is a solid green the instrument is at temperature If it is blinking orange the ion source and or transfer line are not at temperature If the light is not lit the heaters are not turned on Busy If the Busy light is a solid blue the instrument is actively scanning When the light is not lit the instrument is ...

Страница 40: ...atus tab of the ISQ 7000 Dashboard Within 10 minutes of powering on the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer the vacuum should read OK If it does not see Using Diagnostics 9 Allow the ISQ 7000 instrument to stabilize for at least 30 minutes before running samples Figure 4 The ISQ 7000 Dashboard Note If the Status tab is not visible click the arrow underneath the Shut Down button on the dashboard to open it ...

Страница 41: ...or oven and transfer line may be hot Allow them to cool to room temperature before touching them AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE BRÛLURE l injecteur le four et la ligne de transfert peuvent être chauds Laissez les refroidir à la température ambiante avant de les toucher WARNING FIRE HAZARD If you are using hydrogen as a carrier gas you must cool down and shut off the GC to prevent the buildup of hydrogen ...

Страница 42: ...NT DAMAGE Do not proceed until the instrument is vented or pieces of the column or ferrule might blow into the instrument To ensure that the instrument is vented check how much the glass cover compresses the top cover o ring in the manifold Once the o ring surface touching the glass is about 1 mm it is safe to open the instrument and remove the column ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT Ne pas pours...

Страница 43: ...gas supply at the tank c Power off the autosampler optional by switching off the main power switch or by unplugging the electrical cable from the electrical outlet IMPORTANT The process ends here if you are planning to perform system maintenance on the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer alone for example to replace the filament You don t need to turn off the GC data system and autosampler Note You must mo...

Страница 44: ... an AEI ion source installed 1 Cool down the GC oven and injector See the GC documentation for information 2 Open the ISQ 7000 Dashboard and click Shut Down During the shutdown procedure the vacuum and heaters lights will remain off Once the procedure is complete and the instrument is ready to be powered off the power light will turn amber and start blinking rapidly At this point it is safe to pow...

Страница 45: ...he vent 7 Remove the current column from the MS transfer line To replace the column in the GC inlet follow the instructions in Installing the Column in the GC Inlet on page 33 8 Connect the column to the MS transfer line When connecting the column to the transfer line you may use either the spring loaded transfer line nut with the graphite Vespel ferrule or the regular transfer line nut Figure 6 P...

Страница 46: ...6 Insert the column through the spring loaded transfer line nut and ferrule entering through the tapered end of the ferrule 7 Wipe the column again with a tissue soaked in methanol Note If you use a graphite Vespel ferrule with your column Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends using the spring loaded transfer line nut with it See the spare parts guide for ordering information CAUTION BURN HAZARD The...

Страница 47: ...k the column Use a magnifying glass to check for an even flat cut Repeat if necessary 10 Use a 5 16 in wrench to hold the column measuring tool steady Figure 8 Column Measuring Tool 11 While holding the column measuring tool steady tighten the spring loaded transfer line nut with a 1 4 wrench until the column just stops moving in the ferrule 12 Turn the spring loaded transfer line nut 1 flat 60 ba...

Страница 48: ...ut The septum marks the place on the column where it should exit the nut Figure 10 Positioning the Septum 15 Pull the column back from the spring loaded transfer line nut Do not move the septum from its position on the column Figure 11 Pulling the Column Back from the Spring Loaded Transfer Line Nut Column Outlet Spring Loaded Transfer Line Nut Septum Column Measuring Tool Column Column Spring Loa...

Страница 49: ...r line Figure 12 Inserting the Column into the Transfer Line 19 Tighten the spring loaded transfer line nut until it is just secure enough so that you cannot move it 20 Loosen the nut by turning it exactly 1 flat 60 backward 21 Position the column in the transfer line using the cut septum to measure the correct length you should insert the column Note The ferrule should still be able to move on th...

Страница 50: ...erate the GC b Wait 10 minutes c Lower the oven temperature to 40 C 104 F and allow it to cool before continuing 26 Close the front door of the GC 27 Restore working conditions a Raise the oven temperature to the initial temperature that you will use b Turn on vacuum compensation on the GC 28 Power on the ISQ 7000 instrument Column Transfer Line Spring Loaded Transfer Line Nut Septum CAUTION BURN ...

Страница 51: ...ut and ferrule entering through the tapered end of the ferrule Wipe the column again with a tissue soaked in methanol Note For best results we recommend you use the spring loaded transfer line nut See To connect the column using the spring loaded transfer line nut on page 18 CAUTION BURN HAZARD The oven may be hot Allow it to cool to room temperature before opening it The injector will still be ho...

Страница 52: ...nifying glass to check for an even flat cut Repeat if necessary 9 Use a 5 16 in wrench to hold the column measuring tool steady Figure 15 Column Measuring Tool 10 While holding the column measuring tool steady tighten the transfer line nut with a 1 4 wrench until the column just stops moving in the ferrule 11 Turn the transfer line nut 1 flat 60 backward so the column is able to move in the ferrul...

Страница 53: ...olumn back from the transfer line nut Do not move the septum from its position on the column Figure 18 Pulling the Column Back from the Transfer Line Nut 15 Loosen the transfer line nut from the column measuring tool 16 Remove the column transfer line nut and ferrule from the column measuring tool making sure not to move the septum from its location on the column 17 Insert the column into the tran...

Страница 54: ...ition the column in the transfer line Use the septum as a guide to measure the correct length you should insert the column Be careful not to change the location of the septum on the column Figure 20 Positioning the Column in the Transfer Line 21 Tighten the nut 1 flat 60 forward back to where it is secure enough in the transfer line that you cannot move it 22 Tighten the nut 1 additional quarter t...

Страница 55: ...no leaks appear when scanning Replacing a column on a ISQ 7000 system with a VPI and an ExtractaBrite ion source If your ISQ 7000 system has a VPI and has an ExtractaBrite ion source installed follow the instructions below to change the column To replace the column on a ISQ 7000 system with a VPI and an ExtractaBrite ion source installed 1 Cool the oven transfer line and ion source a On the GC set...

Страница 56: ...n each piece match up Figure 21 Attaching the V lock Source Plug to the Source Exchange Tool 7 Once the ion source temperature has dropped below 200 C insert the barrel end of the source exchange tool into the vacuum interlock and twist it clockwise to lock the source exchange tool into position Be sure the black handle remains fully extended and locked 8 Evacuate the VPI a Confirm that the source...

Страница 57: ...e 22 Figure 22 Inserting the V lock Source Plug 12 Push the handle toward the instrument until the end of the handle aligns with the engraved line at the end of the barrel When you reach this line the tool is all the way in and the V lock source plug is securely placed in the instrument See Figure 23 Figure 23 V lock Source Plug Inserted Correctly Note If the vacuum light flashes amber there is a ...

Страница 58: ...ansfer line nut and ferrule entering through the tapered end of the ferrule 19 Wipe the column again with a tissue soaked in methanol IMPORTANT Monitor the foreline pressure when removing the column and nut to confirm that the V lock source plug is properly sealing the transfer line If the pressure exceeds 1 Torr the leak is excessive and the source plug should be reseated or inspected for damage ...

Страница 59: ...cation of the nut and ferrule 22 Insert the column through the nut and ferrule flat side of the nut faces the MS 23 Use a scoring wafer to score and then remove the last 10 mm of column to provide a clean well cut end 24 Wipe the column with an alcohol soaked wipe after inserting through the ferrule 25 Carefully push the column back into the GC transfer line while keeping the nut and ferrule on th...

Страница 60: ... the vacuum interlock 32 Remove the source exchange tool 33 Allow the V lock source plug to cool 34 Carefully remove the V lock source plug from the insertion removal tool using the source plug holder 35 Using the source holder place the ion source on the insertion removal tool and install the ion source using the vacuum interlock Once the ISQ 7000 instrument is pumped down and able to scan view a...

Страница 61: ...at cut Repeat if necessary e Insert a notched septum on the column to hold the retaining nut at this position Thread the retaining nut into the injector but do not tighten f Ensure that the end of the column is the proper distance splitless 5 mm split 10 mm PTV and PTVBKF 30 mm from the back of the injector nut g Adjust the column position so that the septum contacts the bottom of the retaining nu...

Страница 62: ...umn leak check a On the TRACE 1310 select the Leak Check icon in the Maintenance menu Otherwise perform the leak check through the Chromatography Data System Refer to the TRACE 1300 and TRACE 1310 Series GC User Guide for instructions b Start the leak check The split and purge valves of the selected channel are automatically closed and the channel is pressurized with carrier gas to the leak check ...

Страница 63: ...ccording to the physical characteristics of the column the system calculates and displays the relevant column K factor At the end of the routine a message will indicate that the evaluation was successful g Expect a K factor of approximately 0 7 0 9 for a 15 m 0 25 mm i d column 1 3 2 0 for a 30 m 0 25 mm i d column If the column does not report a K factor within this range or within 0 1 units of t...

Страница 64: ... in the instrument for an extended amount of time Add a no hole ferrule to the column during conditioning Then remove the source plug from the instrument You do not have to reinstall the ion source cartridge Reinstall the source plug into the VPI before removing the no hole ferrule CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE The material released from the column column bleed during conditioning may contaminate the ...

Страница 65: ...utine Maintenance Replacing a Column Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 37 ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT ne dépassez jamais la température de fonctionnement maximum de la colonne indiquée par le fabricant ...

Страница 66: ...r cable connects to the System Mech Pump connector on the back of the ISQ 7000 instrument CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE The foreline pump must be set to the line voltage used at your location Always plug the foreline pump power cable into the System Mech Pump connector on the rear of the ISQ 7000 instrument and never into a wall outlet This prevents the foreline pump from operating when the instrument...

Страница 67: ...ng Routine Maintenance Maintaining the Foreline Pump Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 39 Figure 28 Connecting the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer to the Foreline Pump System or Optional Mech Pump Connections ...

Страница 68: ...ng off See the GC documentation for more information After the heated zones are cooled down power off the GC Note If you are running samples stop the acquisition before powering off the system CAUTION BURN HAZARD The oven may be hot Allow it to cool to room temperature before opening it The injector will still be hot so do not touch it ATTENTION RISQUE DE BRÛLURE le four peut être chaud Laissez le...

Страница 69: ...s unscrew the hydrogen safety screw on the front door 7 Open the front door of the instrument 8 Look behind the right side of the vacuum interlock shield and twist the vent valve knob one and a half times in a counter clockwise direction to open the vent Note The amber vacuum light on the front of the instrument starts blinking rapidly indicating the mechanical pump has powered off after a five mi...

Страница 70: ... that the instrument is vented check how much the glass cover compresses the top cover o ring in the manifold Once the o ring surface touching the glass is about 1 mm it is safe to open the instrument and remove the column ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT Ne pas poursuivre tant que l instrument n a pas été ventilé ou des morceaux de la colonne ou de la virole pourraient éclater dans l instrument ...

Страница 71: ...NING FIRE HAZARD If you are using hydrogen do NOT reach over the top of the instrument to power it on Instead reach around the right side or go to the back of the instrument and flip up the power switch AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D INCENDIE si vous utilisez de l hydrogène ne passez PAS la main par dessus l instrument pour le mettre sous tension Passez la plutôt par le côté droit ou placez vous derrière ...

Страница 72: ...he injector will still be hot so do not touch it ATTENTION RISQUE DE BRÛLURE le four peut être chaud Laissez le refroidir à la température ambiante avant de l ouvrir L injecteur sera toujours chaud donc ne le touchez pas WARNING FIRE HAZARD If you are using hydrogen as a carrier gas you must cool down and shut off the GC to prevent the buildup of hydrogen in the vacuum manifold See the Hydrogen Sa...

Страница 73: ...ed or pieces of the column or ferrule might blow into the instrument To ensure that the instrument is vented check how much the glass cover compresses the top cover o ring in the manifold Once the o ring surface touching the glass is about 1 mm it is safe to open the instrument and remove the column ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT Ne pas poursuivre tant que l instrument n a pas été ventilé ou de...

Страница 74: ...een the MIN and MAX level marks WARNING LIFTING HAZARD Use a proper lifting technique with the foreline pump because it weighs approximately 22 kg 50 lbs AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE SOULÈVEMENT utilisez une technique de soulèvement appropriée de la pompe préliminaire étant donné qu elle pèse environ 22 kg 50 lb WARNING HAND AND CHEMICAL HAZARD Wear impermeable laboratory gloves when changing oil AVERTISS...

Страница 75: ...ront panel screw 39 Replace all remaining hydrogen safety screws if you are using hydrogen 40 Power on the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer 41 If the GC is powered off power it on and make sure vacuum compensation is on for the carrier gas flowing into the mass spectrometer 42 Purge the foreline pump for 10 minutes by using the gas ballast to remove excess gases from the new oil WARNING FIRE HAZARD If y...

Страница 76: ... Source Cartridge The steps for removing the ion source cartridge are different depending on whether or not your ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer has a vacuum probe interlock VPI Depending on your instrument refer to either Removing the Extractabrite Ion Source Cartridge from the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer with a VPI on page 48 or Removing the Ion Source Cartridge from the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer wit...

Страница 77: ...ual 49 Tip To prevent leaks through the vacuum interlock we recommend that you leave the vacuum interlock knob attached to the instrument except when you are removing or inserting the ion source cartridge After you reattach the knob press the Evacuate button to eliminate any air inside the vacuum interlock ...

Страница 78: ...o insert and remove the ion source cartridge from the instrument using the tool The stainless steel barrel is engraved with a track and the black handle moves up and over the track depending on whether you are removing or installing an ion source cartridge 3 Grasp the handle of the source exchange tool in one hand and use your other hand to pull the metal barrel out and away from the handle so tha...

Страница 79: ...wist the tool until the alignment groove at the end of the barrel aligns with the left screw around the slot vacated by the vacuum interlock knob b Twist and push the barrel to the right until it clicks into place under the screw at the top of the slot Figure 33 Inserting the Ion Volume Tool Figure 34 Twisting the Tool Into Place Alignment Alignment ...

Страница 80: ...ff the Ready to Open light turns solid green At that point the air has been evacuated from the instrument and it is safe to open the vacuum interlock valve 6 Loosen and twist the top part of the vacuum interlock handle to allow the entire handle to move up and down This handle controls the interior ball valve which seals the vacuum chamber and protects it from the outside pressure Figure 35 Evacua...

Страница 81: ... it in the opposite direction to lock it into place 8 Pull the handle up to open the interior ball valve Figure 36 Pulling Down the Vacuum Interlock Handle Note If more than 60 seconds have passed since the Ready to Open light turned on the Ready to Open light will turn off You should press the Evacuate button and wait until the Ready to Open light is lit again ...

Страница 82: ...will go down the right side of the metal track on the barrel 10 Once the tool is all the way in when the groove at the end of the barrel is covered by the black handle twist the handle to the left to engage the ion source cartridge and move it onto the end of the barrel You are essentially disconnecting the ion source cartridge from the ion source block and moving it onto the tool Figure 37 Pushin...

Страница 83: ...f the metal track on the barrel As you keep pulling it toward you more and more of the barrel will be exposed 12 Once you reach the end of the track when the back engraved line at the end of the barrel is exposed by the black handle twist the handle to the left to lock it into place Figure 38 Pulling the Tool Down the Left Track Figure 39 Locking the Tool in Place ...

Страница 84: ...asp the barrel of the tool and twist it to the left so that the alignment groove moves toward the left screw Then pull the tool out of and away from the instrument Note Be sure to fully extend the tool so that you do not crush the ion volume with the ball valve Figure 40 Pulling the Vacuum Interlock Handle Down Figure 41 Removing the Tool from the Instrument ...

Страница 85: ...t the ion source cartridge cool 16 Hold the handle of the tool with one hand and use the other hand to pull the barrel toward you and into the handle 17 Invert the ion source tool so that the barrel is pointed toward the floor Figure 42 Exposing the Ion Source Cartridge Figure 43 Inverting the Tool Ion Source Cartridge ...

Страница 86: ...e ion source cartridge The opening of the source holder is designed to accommodate the alignment wings of the ion volume 19 Twist the holder to disengage the ion source cartridge from the tool 20 Set the ion source cartridge and holder on a clean surface Figure 44 Attaching the Source Holder Figure 45 Removing the Ion Source Cartridge Alignment Wings Alignment Wings Fit Here Source Holder ...

Страница 87: ...s out in one piece ion volume lens 1 lens 2 and lens 3 RF lens 23 Set the components on a clean work surface CAUTION BURN HAZARD The ion source cartridge may be hot so use caution ATTENTION RISQUE DE BRÛLURE soyez prudent car la cartouche de la source d ions peut être chaude IMPORTANT Always wear clean lint free gloves when handling the ion source cartridge Figure 46 Ion Source Cartridge Component...

Страница 88: ...tem 3 Reach around the right side to the back of the instrument and push down on the power switch to power off the instrument 4 Open the front door of the mass spectrometer 5 Open the front door of the instrument 6 Twist the vent valve knob one and a half times in a counter clockwise direction to open the vent 7 Wait five minutes for venting to complete Note The amber vacuum light on the front of ...

Страница 89: ... o ring surface touching the glass is about 1 mm it is safe to open the instrument and remove the column ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT Ne pas poursuivre tant que l instrument n a pas été ventilé ou des morceaux de la colonne ou de la virole pourraient éclater dans l instrument Pour vous assurer que l instrument est ventilé vérifiez dans quelle mesure le couvercle en verre comprime le joint tor...

Страница 90: ...l source removal tool into the ion source block as shown in Figure 50 Figure 50 Inserting the Small Source Removal Tool 11 Twist the tool to the left The ion source cartridge should now be connected to the small source removal tool See Figure 51 Figure 51 Twisting the Small Source Removal Tool 12 Slowly remove the ion source cartridge from the instrument Ion Source Block ...

Страница 91: ... Disassemble the ion source cartridge by removing the locking ring first then the repeller spring then the nut insulator and repeller which comes out in one piece ion volume lens 1 lens 2 and lens 3 RF lens CAUTION BURN HAZARD The ion source cartridge may be hot so use caution ATTENTION RISQUE DE BRÛLURE soyez prudent car la cartouche de la source d ions peut être chaude IMPORTANT Always wear clea...

Страница 92: ...switch to power off the instrument 4 Open the front door of the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer Figure 53 Ion Source Cartridge Components Ion Volume Locking Ring Repeller Lens 1 Lens 2 Lens 3 RF Lens Ion Cartridge Sleeve EI Ion Volume Repeller Spring Repeller Nut Ion Volume Repeller Insulator Note You must shut down and vent the mass spectrometer even if your instrument has a vacuum interlock Note The ...

Страница 93: ... vented check how much the glass cover compresses the top cover o ring in the manifold Once the o ring surface touching the glass is about 1 mm it is safe to open the instrument and remove the column ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT Ne pas poursuivre tant que l instrument n a pas été ventilé ou des morceaux de la colonne ou de la virole pourraient éclater dans l instrument Pour vous assurer que l...

Страница 94: ...res from the source interface board Figure 56 Disconnect the Filament Wires 11 Grasp the Vespel cap and gently remove the Advanced EI ion source from the ion source block See Figure 57 Figure 55 Removing the Manifold Door Screws CAUTION BURN HAZARD The ion source cartridge may be hot so use caution ATTENTION RISQUE DE BRÛLURE soyez prudent car la cartouche de la source d ions peut être chaude Fila...

Страница 95: ...g the Ion Source Components 1 Clean the repeller lens 2 ion volume and ion cartridge sleeve according to the guidelines in Cleaning Durable Components 2 Clean the insulator lens 1 and lens 3 RF lens according to Cleaning Delicate Components Note It is often not necessary to clean the ion cartridge sleeve If the oxidation is removed from the exterior of the ion cartridge sleeve during cleaning it i...

Страница 96: ...de for now 2 Insert the ion cartridge sleeve into the source holder Note Excessive wear due to cleaning of the repeller can cause the repeller to fit loosely in the ceramic insulator Make certain that the repeller is concentric in the insulator before tightening the repeller nut so that the repeller does not electrically short to the ion volume Figure 59 Inserting the Sleeve into the Source Holder...

Страница 97: ...the bottom of the sleeve and slide the lens into the sleeve 4 Place lens 2 on top of lens 3 RF lens with the small hole facing down It should fit snugly and sit evenly on top of lens 3 RF lens Figure 60 Inserting Lens 3 RF Lens into the Ion Cartridge Sleeve Figure 61 Inserting Lens 2 into the Source Sleeve Long Tooth on Lens 3 RF Lens Tooth Fits Here Small Hole of Lens 2 ...

Страница 98: ... let it fall into place 6 Insert the ion volume with the alignment wings fitting into the notches of the sleeve Make sure the alignment tooth ion volume is firmly seated into the gap on lens 1 Figure 62 Inserting Lens 1 into the Ion Cartridge Sleeve Figure 63 Inserting the Ion Volume into the Ion Cartridge Sleeve Longer Teeth of Lens 1 Larger Metal Section Transfer Line and Lens Spring Contact Slo...

Страница 99: ... 71 7 Insert the large flat end of the repeller so that it rests on top of the ion volume 8 Attach the repeller spring to the repeller Figure 64 Inserting the Repeller into the Ion Cartridge Sleeve Figure 65 Inserting the Repeller Spring into the Ion Cartridge Sleeve Large Flat End of Repeller Repeller Spring ...

Страница 100: ...page 72 To insert the ion source cartridge into the ISQ 7000 instrument with no VPI see Replacing the Ion Source Cartridge in the ISQ 7000 Instrument with no VPI on page 78 Replacing the Ion Source Cartridge in the ISQ 7000 with a VPI Instrument 1 Hold the source holder and ion source cartridge in one hand and use the other hand to hold the source exchange tool so that the barrel is facing toward ...

Страница 101: ...e end of the tool 4 Push the ion source cartridge up into the barrel of the tool and twist it until the engraved lines are aligned The ion source cartridge should easily slide into place with very little force Figure 67 Aligning the Tool with the Ion Source Cartridge Groove on the Sleeve Groove onEndof Tool CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE If you push the ion source cartridge into the barrel and it will ...

Страница 102: ...uche de source d ions dans le cylindre et qu elle ne glisse pas facilement en place assurez vous que les composants sont assemblés correctement et n ont pas glissé hors de position à l intérieur de la pochette L utilisation d une force excessive lors de l insertion de la cartouche de source d ions dans le cylindre peut entraîner des dommages Figure 68 Reattaching the Ion Source Cartridge to the To...

Страница 103: ...ridge tool in one hand and use your other hand to pull the metal barrel out and away from the handle so that tool is fully extended The ion source cartridge is now hidden inside the barrel 8 When the barrel can go no further twist the handle to the right to lock it into position 9 Insert the barrel end of the source exchange tool into the vacuum interlock and twist it to the right to lock it into ...

Страница 104: ...ed line at the end of the barrel When you reach this line the tool is all the way in and the ion source cartridge has been placed back onto the ion source block IMPORTANT Make sure you take the correct track on the tool or the ion volume will disassemble inside the instrument If that happens the tool will get stuck and you will have to shut down vent the ISQ 7000 instrument and manually remove the...

Страница 105: ... 14 Twist the handle of the source exchange tool to the right and pull it back toward you and down the right side of the barrel s metal track 15 Pull the vacuum interlock handle down to close the interior ball valve Figure 72 Pulling the Tool Down the Right Track Figure 73 Pulling Down the Vacuum Interlock Handle ...

Страница 106: ...the instrument ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT ne relevez pas totalement la poignée ou vous ouvrirez le robinet à tournant sphérique intérieur ce qui entraînera une perte de vide et de possibles dommages à l instrument Tip To prevent leaks in the vacuum interlock we recommend that you leave the vacuum interlock knob attached to the instrument except when you are removing or inserting the ion sou...

Страница 107: ...the ion source cartridge facing straight up insert the ion source cartridge into the instrument See Figure 75 Figure 75 Inserting the Ion Source Cartridge into the Instrument 3 Once the ion source cartridge is inserted into the ion source block turn the small source tool to the right until you feel the ion source cartridge engage 4 Remove the small source tool from the instrument Notch on Ion Sour...

Страница 108: ...ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific Figure 76 Removing the Small Source Tool from the Instrument 5 Be sure that the source interface board wires do not touch anything metal in the manifold before closing the door Figure 77 Securing the Source Interface Board Wires ...

Страница 109: ...nt door of the instrument 12 For optimal performance wait at least fifteen minutes for the ion source to heat up to the same temperature as the inside of the instrument Otherwise the masses or intensities may be different Tip At this point you may want to remove the top cover and look at the position of the ion source cartridge through the manifold cover There should be a small gap between the RF ...

Страница 110: ...hough you may use gloved hands instead of the source holder 1 Slide the AEI ion volume insulator over the AEI ion volume Be sure to align the notch in the insulator with the step on the ion volume See Figure 78 Figure 78 Inserting the AEI Ion Volume Insulator Over the AEI Ion Volume 2 Insert the AEI ion volume with insulator into the Advanced EI ion source cartridge Be sure that the opening for th...

Страница 111: ...ing the AEI Ion Volume into the Advanced EI Ion Source Cartridge 3 Insert the AEI filament shield into the AEI filament insulator See Figure 80 Figure 80 Preparing the AEI Filament Shield for Reassembly 4 Insert the AEI filament shield assembly into the AEI ion source cartridge Rotational orientation does not matter See Figure 81 ...

Страница 112: ...ure 81 Inserting the AEI Filament Shield Assembly 5 Add the filament to the Advanced EI ion source cartridge The filament assembly will partially insert into the AEI filament insulator The filament connection wires will protrude from the opposite side of the slot on the Advanced EI ion source cartridge See Figure 82 ...

Страница 113: ...ual 85 Figure 82 Adding the Filament to the Advanced EI Ion Source Cartridge 6 Align the filament spacer with the filament assembly Be sure to align the notch on the filament spacer with the raised edge of the filament assembly See Figure 83 Figure 83 Aligning the Filament Spacer with the Filament Assembly ...

Страница 114: ...ridge onto the Vespel cap See Figure 84 for the proper orientation Figure 84 Adding the Vespel cap to the AEI Ion Source Cartridge 8 Insert the ion source cartridge into the source block See Figure 85 Figure 85 Inserting the Advanced EI source into the Source Block fi 9 Reattach the filament wires to the source interface board See Figure 86 ...

Страница 115: ...anifold screws tightening each finger tight such that the o ring is engaged on every surface 11 Tighten the four manifold screws using a T20 Torxhead screwdriver 12 Tighten the vent valve knob completely by turning it approximately one turn clockwise 13 Close the front door of the instrument 14 For optimal performance wait at least fifteen minutes for the ion source to heat up to the same temperat...

Страница 116: ...s a vapor with a mass spectrum that is used to tune and calibrate a mass spectrometer The ISQ 7000 instrument uses FC 43 as its calibration compound You may suspect that it is time to refill the reservoir when you are running a tune and the report shows very low calibration gas intensities and the ratio of N2 28 69 increases dramatically from previous tunes even though there is no air leak When th...

Страница 117: ... instrument 2 Twist the calibrant reservoir cover counter clockwise and remove it from the calibration gas module 3 Fill a syringe with 100 μL of Perfluorotributylamine PFTBA FC 43 and insert it into the calibrant reservoir Figure 87 Removing the Calibrant Reservoir Cover Figure 88 Removing the Calibrant Reservoir from the Cover Calibrant Reservoir Cover Calibration Gas Module Calibrant Reservoir ...

Страница 118: ...DAMAGE Adding more than 100 μL of calibration compound at a time can damage the calibration gas module Be sure liquid does not get into the module when you reattach the reservoir ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT ajouter plus de 100 μl de composé d étalonnage à la fois peut endommager le module de gaz d étalonnage Assurez vous qu aucun liquide n entre dans le module lorsque vous rattachez le réser...

Страница 119: ...re information Turning off the filament when changing the filament parameters in the software To replace the dual filament 1 Cool down the GC oven 2 If you are using hydrogen as a carrier gas cool down the injector to prepare the GC for powering off See the GC documentation for more information After the heated zones are cooled down power off the GC Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide...

Страница 120: ...ISSEMENT RISQUE D INCENDIE si vous utilisez de l hydrogène comme gaz vecteur vous devez refroidir et mettre hors tension le CG pour éviter l accumulation d hydrogène dans le collecteur à vide Reportez vous aux Précautions de sécurité relatives à l hydrogène à la page xvi de la préface pour plus d informations Note The amber vacuum light on the front of the instrument starts blinking rapidly indica...

Страница 121: ...es of the column or ferrule might blow into the instrument To ensure that the instrument is vented check how much the glass cover compresses the top cover o ring in the manifold Once the o ring surface touching the glass is about 1 mm it is safe to open the instrument and remove the column ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT Ne pas poursuivre tant que l instrument n a pas été ventilé ou des morceaux...

Страница 122: ...manifold door 15 Open the front door to move the magnet yoke away from the filament CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Use clean lint free gloves when touching components inside the vacuum manifold ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT utilisez des gants propres non pelucheux lorsque vous touchez des composants à l intérieur du collecteur à vide Figure 92 Opening the Manifold Door Screws ...

Страница 123: ...om the source interface board 18 Remove the filament 19 Attach the connector of a new filament to the source interface board 20 Insert the filament into its slot rotate the spring into position and slightly tighten the screw holding the filament retaining spring in place Figure 93 Replacing the Filament Figure 94 Disconnecting the Filament Board and Wires Note Be sure the filament wires do not tou...

Страница 124: ...AUTION Although the wires are insulated with glass braid they may short through the insulation if they touch a metal surface Use caution when closing the door to ensure the magnets to not come in contact with the source block or top of the filament This might cause them to be disengaged from the holder ATTENTION Bien que les fils soient isolés à l aide de fibre de verre ils peuvent court circuiter...

Страница 125: ...anifold Cover Glass Manifold Cover O ring Manifold Door CAUTION Be sure the glass manifold cover completely covers the o ring so that the manifold is properly sealed The glass cover must not extend forward over the manifold door ATTENTION assurez vous que le couvercle du collecteur en verre recouvre complètement le joint torique afin que le collecteur soit correctement scellé Le couvercle en verre...

Страница 126: ...afety screws if you are using hydrogen 30 Power on the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer 31 If the GC is powered off power it on and make sure vacuum compensation is on for the carrier gas flowing into the mass spectrometer Figure 97 Closing the Manifold Door Screws WARNING FIRE HAZARD If you are using hydrogen do NOT reach over the top of the instrument to power it on Instead reach around the right side...

Страница 127: ...ed down power off the GC Note If you just want to replace an individual component of the electron multiplier see Replacing Components of the Electron Multiplier for details To order a new electron multiplier refer to the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide WARNING BURN HAZARD The injector oven and transfer line may be hot Allow them to cool to room temperature before touching them AVERTISSEMENT RI...

Страница 128: ... to power off the ISQ 7000 instrument 6 If you are using hydrogen as a carrier gas unscrew the hydrogen safety screw on the front door 7 Open the front door of the instrument Note The amber vacuum light on the front of the instrument starts blinking rapidly indicating the mechanical pump has powered off after a five minute period with the turbomolecular pump off such as when the instrument is shut...

Страница 129: ...CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Do not proceed until the instrument is vented or pieces of the column or ferrule might blow into the instrument To ensure that the instrument is vented check how much the glass cover compresses the top cover o ring in the manifold Once the o ring surface touching the glass is about 1 mm it is safe to open the instrument and remove the column ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUM...

Страница 130: ...lectron Multiplier 102 ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific 14 Disconnect the electrometer board cable and large feedthrough cables Figure 99 Disconnecting the Electron Multiplier Cables Electron Multiplier Plate Large Electrometer Board Cable ...

Страница 131: ...ch corner of the electron multiplier plate Figure 100 Disconnecting the Electron Multiplier Plate Electron Multiplier Plate Screws CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Use clean lint free gloves when touching components inside the vacuum manifold ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT utilisez des gants propres non pelucheux lorsque vous touchez des composants à l intérieur du collecteur à vide ...

Страница 132: ...ng tab at the top of the electron multiplier and remove the electron multiplier 19 Insert the new electron multiplier through the bottom tab first and then slide it into the spring tab at the top until it clicks into place 20 Make sure the electron multiplier fits snugly 21 Reconnect the stainless steel wire to the gold connector 22 Flip the electron multiplier and plate over and insert them into ...

Страница 133: ...nd reattach the four screws 24 Reconnect the electrometer board cable and large feedthrough cables Figure 102 Reattaching the Electron Multiplier Plate Electron Multiplier Plate Screws CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Do not mix up the cables or you will damage the power supply ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT ne confondez pas les câbles ou vous endommagerez l alimentation ...

Страница 134: ...make sure vacuum compensation is on for the carrier gas flowing into the mass spectrometer 32 On the ISQ Dashboard click Air Water Tune 33 ISQ 7000 Manual Tune opens Click Reset Multiplier 34 Close ISQ 7000 Manual Tune Figure 103 Reconnecting the Electron Multiplier Cables Electron Multiplier Plate Electrometer Board Cable WARNING FIRE HAZARD If you are using hydrogen do NOT reach over the top of ...

Страница 135: ... Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 107 35 Allow sufficient time for the vacuum and temperatures to stabilize 36 Go back to the ISQ Dashboard and click Auto Tune to open ISQ 7000 Autotune 37 Run any tune that sets the gain of the electron multiplier to 3 x 105 ...

Страница 136: ... with wooden handle Deionized water Detergent Alconox Micro or equivalent Dremel rotary tool or equivalent recommended Forceps Gas clean and dry Nitrogen Helium or equivalent Glass beaker Gloves cleanroom see the ISQ Spare Parts Guide for ordering information Glycerol reagent grade Razor blade Toothbrush that will not leave any plastic residue Ultrasonic cleaner IMPORTANT If there is any doubt abo...

Страница 137: ... Otherwise the debris or discoloration can affect the quality of your data d If you are cleaning the CI ion volume use a razor blade to sharpen the wooden end of a wooden cotton swab to a 45 angle e Twist the sharpened end of the swab into the electron entrance hole on the CI ion volume to clean out debris You may need to use several swabs before the electron entrance hole is clear of debris AVERT...

Страница 138: ...components still look dirty repeat step 1 3 Sonicate the components in warm detergent a Use forceps to place the components in a beaker of warm detergent b Place the beaker and its contents in an ultrasonic bath for five minutes c Rinse the components with tap water to remove the detergent 4 Sonicate the components in deionized water a Use forceps to place the components in a beaker of deionized w...

Страница 139: ...h acetone c Place the beaker and its contents in an ultrasonic bath for one minute 7 Wearing gloves blow clean dry gas on the components to remove the acetone WARNING FIRE HAZARD Acetone is flammable and volatile so make sure the ultrasonic bath is properly ventilated to prevent the buildup of vapors AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D INCENDIE l acétone est inflammable et volatile assurez vous donc que le bai...

Страница 140: ...ectrometer you will need the following cleaning supplies Applicators cotton tipped Deionized water Detergent Alconox Micro or equivalent Gas clean and dry Nitrogen Helium or equivalent Glass beakers Gloves cleanroom see the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for ordering information Methanol reagent grade or other suitable polar solvent such as Ethanol Toothbrush that will not leave any plastic r...

Страница 141: ...t soak or sonicate the components 3 Rinse the components with methanol Using forceps dip the components in a beaker of methanol Change the methanol if it becomes cloudy Do not soak or sonicate the components 4 Wearing gloves use a clean dry gas to blow the methanol off the components ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT n utilisez PAS d acétone pour nettoyer les composants à base de polymère tels que...

Страница 142: ...4 Remove the filter from the frame 5 Wash the filters in soap and water 6 Let the filters dry 7 Reattach the filters to the frame 8 Reattach the two screws holding the filter frame to the instrument 9 Close the front door of the instrument 10 If you are using hydrogen as a carrier gas retighten the hydrogen safety screw Note If your filters wear out or get damaged see Replacing Fans and Filters fo...

Страница 143: ... you discover while reviewing your data see the Troubleshooting section of the ISQ 7000 User Guide Contents Using Diagnostics Investigating Communication Issues Investigating Contamination Issues Investigating Filament and Lens Control Issues Investigating Temperature Issues Investigating Vacuum Issues Investigating Power Supply Issues Investigating RF DC Issues Investigating Sensitivity Issues In...

Страница 144: ... and find a solution Diagnostics tests electronic circuits and reports whether the circuits pass or fail However problems in sensitivity due to misalignment dirty components or improper tuning are not detected by the software Creating a Diagnostic Tune File To create a diagnostic tune file 1 Select AutoTune Options Advanced AutoTune on the ISQ 7000 Dashboard to run diagnostics Figure 106 Opening t...

Страница 145: ...2 The Tune Types dialog box opens Select the Diagnostics default tune type for the ion source you are suing and click Copy 3 Name your diagnostic tune type 4 Select the Diagnostics Only option in the Type field Figure 107 Copying a Tune Type Figure 108 Naming Your Diagnostic Tune Type ...

Страница 146: ...0 Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific 5 Click the Diagnostics tab and select the types of diagnostics you would like to perform on your instrument 6 Click Save 7 Click Close in the Tune Type editor dialog box Figure 109 Selecting Types of Diagnostics ...

Страница 147: ...sing Diagnostics Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 119 Running a Diagnostic Tune To run a diagnostic tune 1 Select AutoTune Options Advanced AutoTune on the ISQ 7000 Dashboard Figure 110 Running an Automatic Tune ...

Страница 148: ...000 Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific 2 The ISQ AutoTune dialog box opens Select the diagnostics tune type you created and click Start 3 To view the diagnostic results click View Tune Report on the ISQ 7000Dashboard Figure 111 Running Diagnostics ...

Страница 149: ...agnostics Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 121 Figure 112 Viewing a Tune Report 4 Click the Report Options button in the upper right corner of the window 5 Select Diagnostics in the Optional Reports area of the window ...

Страница 150: ...TION lorsque vous cherchez à résoudre un problème nécessitant d enlever le couvercle du spectromètre de masse ISQ 7000 mettez hors tension et ventilez l instrument pour éviter de vous blesser Possible Remedies If the ISQ 7000 instrument and the PC are not communicating press the Reset button which is found on the interior front panel inside the front door You can also power off the ISQ 7000 instru...

Страница 151: ...ation and press ENTER 2 Press CONFIG to access the Configure menu options 3 Press the down arrow key until Handshaking displays and then press ENTER to access the Config Handshaking menu options 4 Press the down arrow key until Inhibit ready in displays and then press ENTER to access the Inhibit Ready menu options 5 Set the Inhibit Ready parameter The default setting is When High If your GC will s...

Страница 152: ...Remote Start cable is properly connected to the GC Make sure the End Run Time is set properly in the ISQ 7000 Instrument Setup file Add more disk space to the computer by backing up and removing files Possible Remedies Make sure the GC is powered on Open the Instrument Configuration utility and make sure the GC is properly configured Make sure the cable between the computer and the GC is properly ...

Страница 153: ...orming maintenance on components that go inside the vacuum chamber and always use clean carrier gas filters and liners IMPORTANT Many nitrile and latex gloves not certified for clean room use contain silicone mold releasing agents that will contaminate the instrument For this reason clean room gloves are strongly recommended when handling the ion source cartridge We recommend Cardinal Health CP100...

Страница 154: ...d replace the liner if necessary If chromatographic peaks contain these masses check the vial septa or use solvent to wash the vials Possible Remedy If these masses are visible in your data it is likely that phthalates have contaminated your system Isolate the source of the phthalates such as vial lids or plastic solvent containers and either clean them or replace them Possible Remedies If these m...

Страница 155: ...85 86 Isooctane m z 57 99 Methanol m z 31 Methylene chloride m z 84 83 Toluene m z 91 92 Trichloroethane m z 151 153 Xylene m z 105 106 Table 3 Common Contaminants Ions m z To Monitor Compound Possible Source 13 14 15 16 17 29 41 57 Methane CI gas 18 28 32 44 or 14 16 19 H2O N2 O2 CO2 or N O Residual air and water air leaks outgassing from Vespel ferrules 69 100 119 131 169 181 214 219 264 376 414...

Страница 156: ...lens driver board is connected to its bracket See Lens Driver Board for details Locate and fix all air leaks into the carrier lines or vacuum manifold Make sure the filament wires are still connected to the source interface board See Replacing a Dual Filament for details Run a Filament Check diagnostic to narrow down the source of the problem Then replace the filament as described in Replacing a D...

Страница 157: ... board to make sure the filament wires are fully connected See Source Interface Board and Heat Shield for details Make certain there are no large leaks High pressure readings disable the lens voltages Make certain the lever on the vacuum interlock is fully down The lenses are disabled when the lever is in the up position Possible Remedies ...

Страница 158: ...rcuits in the heater cartridges or damaged temperature sensors When you run Temperature Check diagnostics on the ISQ 7000 system the Xcalibur software checks the temperature readbacks from the heaters and internal temperature devices Your instrument or software may indicate the following types of issues WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD When troubleshooting any issue that requires removing a cover o...

Страница 159: ...ayed touching the analyzer tray or disconnected from the source interface board Confirm the vacuum is working properly The heaters will not heat until the vacuum is working properly Remove the analyzer tray and measure the electrical resistance of the lens heater and the source heater The resistance should be approximately 24 ohms You could also measure the resistance of the temperature sensors wh...

Страница 160: ... source interface board Remove the right side panel and disconnect the 4 pin connector to the transfer line as described in 4 Pin Feedthrough Then make sure the resistance of the heater circuit is approximately 6 ohms and the resistance of the heater sensor is 50 to 300 ohms If necessary replace the transfer line See Lens Source Heater for details Make sure the leads to the heaters and sensors are...

Страница 161: ...s Your instrument or software may indicate the following types of issues WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD When troubleshooting any issue that requires removing a cover on the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer you should power off and vent the instrument to avoid harming yourself AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION lorsque vous cherchez à résoudre un problème nécessitant d enlever le couvercle du spectrom...

Страница 162: ... the bulleted list above When you see the characteristic ions in the real time viewer the component you just sprayed has a leak and needs to be addressed Possible Remedies If the Vacuum light on the front of the instrument is flashing amber quickly the system took too long to reach vacuum and shut off You must cycle the power on the ISQ 7000 instrument to enable the foreline pump to power on Make ...

Страница 163: ...sure the temperature of the lab environment is 15 35 C Otherwise the turbomolecular pump may get too hot Power off and vent the ISQ 7000 instrument Let it cool to room temperature before powering it back on Make sure all covers are in place on the ISQ 7000 instrument The airflow necessary to cool the turbomolecular pump will be insufficient with the covers off Make sure the combined flow of carrie...

Страница 164: ... un problème nécessitant d enlever le couvercle du spectromètre de masse ISQ 7000 mettez hors tension et ventilez l instrument pour éviter de vous blesser Possible Remedies Make sure the ISQ 7000 instrument s power cable is properly connected to the instrument and electrical outlet Verify that the electrical outlet is functioning properly Replace the ISQ 7000 instrument s power supply system See P...

Страница 165: ... instrument to avoid harming yourself AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION lorsque vous cherchez à résoudre un problème nécessitant d enlever le couvercle du spectromètre de masse ISQ 7000 mettez hors tension et ventilez l instrument pour éviter de vous blesser Possible Remedy Make sure the RF board is properly connected and use the Power Status tab on the ISQ 7000 Dashboard to ensure the readback...

Страница 166: ...e types of problems by properly cleaning and maintaining your GC MS system It is normal to see a decrease in sensitivity in the first few injections on a clean system Before troubleshooting for sensitivity issues look for simple solutions such as fixing a clogged autosampler syringe or raising the level of your sample You should also check the calibration gas vial Calibration gas needs to be repla...

Страница 167: ...or replace the GC injection port liner to remove possible contamination trim the injector end of the column or replace the septum Make sure the source magnets are positioned so that their south poles are facing up Reposition them if necessary Clean the ion source and lenses See Cleaning the Ion Source Cartridge for details Make sure the right type of ion volume is installed EI and CI require diffe...

Страница 168: ...e connector Carefully bend the filament wire to better align it with the ion volume While running the instrument you can push on the ion volume with the source exchange tool Be sure to monitor the pressure to ensure that you get a good seal around the tool Otherwise you may damage the filament An increase in signal for the calibration gas as you push on the ion volume usually indicates that the fi...

Страница 169: ...nd vent the instrument to avoid harming yourself AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION lorsque vous cherchez à résoudre un problème nécessitant d enlever le couvercle du spectromètre de masse ISQ 7000 mettez hors tension et ventilez l instrument pour éviter de vous blesser Possible Remedies Wait at least 30 minutes after the system has reached vacuum before running a mass calibration If the system ...

Страница 170: ...what is causing the issue WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD When troubleshooting any issue that requires removing a cover on the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer you should power off and vent the instrument to avoid harming yourself AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION lorsque vous cherchez à résoudre un problème nécessitant d enlever le couvercle du spectromètre de masse ISQ 7000 mettez hors tension et v...

Страница 171: ...mixing chamber Possible Remedies Make sure you have an ion signal The gain tune uses ions so the system must have a signal to start Replace the electron multiplier if the voltage required to generate 3 x 105 gain on your electron multiplier is approaching 3000 V Run the detector check diagnostic Troubleshoot any reported failures if the diagnostic fails Check the detector feedthrough and wires for...

Страница 172: ... Allow contaminants to pump away so they do not interfere with calibration gas ions Create a starting tune file using manual tune Select Air Water Tune from the ISQ 7000 Dashboard to launch ISQ Manual Tune Possible Remedies Check the system for air leaks and address them Use a spring loaded transfer line nut PN 1R120434 0010 to prevent leaks with graphite Vespel ferrules ...

Страница 173: ...the model number and serial number of your instrument when contacting them Every ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer ships with a label inside the front door that lists the model number and serial number See the Preface about contact information for Thermo Fisher Scientific Technical Support Figure 113 Identifying Your Instrument Model Number and Serial Number ...

Страница 174: ...2 Troubleshooting Contacting Technical Support 146 ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific ...

Страница 175: ...end of the instrument s life Contents Replacing Components of the Analyzer Replacing Components of the Ion Source Replacing Components of the Vacuum Interlock Replacing Components of the Manifold Replacing Components of the Electron Multiplier Upgrading the ISQ 7000 System Software Replacing the Covers of the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer Replacing Components of the Front Door Replacing the Boards in...

Страница 176: ... Thermo Scientific Replacing Components of the Analyzer All of the components of the analyzer are on a sliding tray There are three main components the ion source ion guide and Q1 assembly Figure 114 Replaceable Components of the Analyzer Tray Ion Guide Q1 Assembly Analyzer Tray Ion Source ...

Страница 177: ...ommends that only trained Thermo Fisher Scientific Field Service Engineers remove the analyzer tray and service its components AVERTISSEMENT DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT Thermo Fisher Scientific recommande fortement que seuls des ingénieurs de maintenance sur site de Thermo Fisher Scientific se chargent d enlever le plateau de l analyseur et de procéder à la maintenance de ses composants Note See the I...

Страница 178: ...ERTISSEMENT RISQUE D INCENDIE si vous utilisez de l hydrogène comme gaz vecteur vous devez refroidir et mettre hors tension le CG pour éviter l accumulation d hydrogène dans le collecteur à vide Reportez vous aux Précautions de sécurité relatives à l hydrogène à la page xvi de la préface pour plus d informations Note The amber vacuum light on the front of the instrument starts blinking rapidly ind...

Страница 179: ...and lift it off Note If you have a ISQ 7000 system with no VPI the vent valve knob is in the same location as shown in Figure 115 CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Do not proceed until the instrument is vented or pieces of the column or ferrule might blow into the instrument To ensure that the instrument is vented check how much the glass cover compresses the top cover o ring in the manifold Once the o ri...

Страница 180: ...rge feedthrough cables 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws at each corner of the electron multiplier plate Figure 116 Disconnecting the Electron Multiplier Cables Figure 117 Disconnecting the Electron Multiplier Plate Electron Multiplier Plate Large Feedthrough Cables Electrometer Board Cable Electron Multiplier Plate Screws Groove ...

Страница 181: ...atch the o ring sealing surfaces under the plate Protect the glass and any other components removed from the manifold from dust accumulation Wear cleanroom gloves when touching the glass See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering cleanroom gloves ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT évitez de rayer les surfaces d étanchéité du joint torique sous le plateau Protégez le ...

Страница 182: ...ns on the source interface board 10 Remove the column and replace with a nut and no hole ferrule 11 Pull the GC away from the mass spectrometer 12 Remove the instrument right side panel to access the transfer line See Figure 120 Figure 120 Removing the Right Side Panel 13 Identify the set screw on the source heater block This T10 screw holds the transfer line in alignment with the ion volume heate...

Страница 183: ...k 14 Remove this screw with a T10 screwdriver It is important to remove this screw completely so that it cannot damage the transfer line during disassembly reassembly Place this screw in a clean place until it is needed for reassembly See Figure 122 Figure 122 Removing the Set Screw Set Screw Source Interface Board Set Screw Calibration and Reagent Gas Tubes Right Screw ...

Страница 184: ...ce heater block Pushing the analyzer tray slightly toward the transfer line may help to relieve stress at this joint The amount of heat experienced by these parts over time can cause this junction to stick A gentle wiggling motion may be required when separating these parts Be careful to not use excessive force so that the transfer line tip and source heater block are not damaged Be sure not to be...

Страница 185: ...as tubing is attached If the tubing is being replaced the graphite Vespel ferrule will also need to be replaced Figure 125 Removing the Transfer Line 20 Proceed with removing the calibration gas tube disconnecting all electrical connections and removing the analyzer tray Be very careful to not scratch the end surface of the transfer line as this can ruin the sealing surface and cause the source pl...

Страница 186: ...ifold door 24 Set the tray on a clean work surface CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Do not scratch any of the sealing surfaces Be especially careful when the source interface board reaches the o ring surface ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT Ne rayez pas les surfaces d étanchéité Soyez particulièrement prudent lorsque la carte d interface de la source entre en contact avec la surface du joint torique Fig...

Страница 187: ...l with a slotted screwdriver 2 Remove the screws on each side of the endcaps 3 Remove the entire quadrupole as well as the ion guide from the analyzer tray Set them all aside 4 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the lens heater block grounding strap screw from the analyzer tray Figure 127 Removing the Quadrupole and Ion Guide from the Analyzer Tray Note Make sure you set the rods on a clean ...

Страница 188: ...ead screwdriver to remove the two screws on the back of the ion source 6 Remove the ion source from the analyzer tray and set it aside 7 Replace the analyzer tray with a new one if needed Figure 128 Reattaching the Ion Source to the Analyzer Tray Figure 129 Replacing the Analyzer Tray Screws Ion Source Block Grounding Strap ...

Страница 189: ...e the endcap 4 Slide the ion guide and endcap back into the analyzer tray 5 Insert the quadrupole assembly with exit endcap onto the analyzer tray Figure 130 Reattaching the Ion Source to the Analyzer Tray IMPORTANT When you reassemble the ion source block and lens heater block ensure that the blocks are centered properly in the analyzer tray Check that the ion source cartridge provided with the i...

Страница 190: ...ed screwdriver Replacing the Analyzer Tray To replace the analyzer tray 1 Put tray in manifold with transfer line out or pulled away a If the gas tubes are attached to the transfer line it will not pull as far away from the path of the tray as would be best Be extra careful not to scratch the end of transferline with the tray because that could cause a leak with the source plug later b Do not scre...

Страница 191: ...rew that helps identify when it is fully into the block d The CI and calibration gas tubing should be fully inserted into the source end of the transferline If the weld is damaged by improper handling the tubes may still be functional so long as they are bent to remain fully inserted into their holes at the end of the transfer line e Fully screw in screws holding the transfer line to the manifold ...

Страница 192: ... 6 Reattach the source interface board to the wall of the chassis 7 Slide the heat shield back into its slot and reattach the bottom left screw The heat shield should be flush with the manifold side wall 8 Reattach the filament board and wires 9 Check all wires to ensure that none contact any metal surface and that there is sufficient space left below the source block for the magnet yoke Note The ...

Страница 193: ...connect the four wires that connect the front 4 pin feedthrough to quadrupole 1 and the ion guide 17 Put the glass manifold covers back into place Be sure to blow off all dust from the covers and o ring first 18 Reconnect the electrometer board cable 19 Reattach the top cover and tighten the top cover panel screw Restarting the System 1 Replace the front door screws or reattach the manifold door a...

Страница 194: ...meter 8 If the GC is powered off power it on and make sure vacuum compensation is on for the carrier gas flowing into the mass spectrometer WARNING FIRE HAZARD If you are using hydrogen do NOT reach over the top of the instrument to power it on Instead reach around the right side or go to the back of the instrument and flip up the power switch ...

Страница 195: ...o Ion Source Cartridge on page 216 4 Remove the wire connecting the quadrupole entrance lens to the source interface board by unscrewing the terminal with a slotted screwdriver 5 Remove the screws on each side of the endcaps 6 Remove the entire quadrupole as well as the ion guide from the analyzer tray 7 Slide the rods and exit endcap off the ion guide and entrance endcap Note See the ISQ and TSQ ...

Страница 196: ... removed 10 Insert the new ion guide into the ion guide clamp and entrance endcap 11 Rotate the ion guide clamp until the ion guide is locked in place 12 Slide the ion guide and entrance endcap back onto the rods and exit endcap 13 Reattach the ion guide and quadrupole to the analyzer tray Make sure the quad and ion guide and fully forward before tightening screws Figure 137 Detaching the Ion Guid...

Страница 197: ...to the source interface board by screwing in the terminal with a slotted screwdriver 16 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 17 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 139 Reattaching the Quadrupole and Ion Guide from the Analyzer Tray Screws Exit Endc...

Страница 198: ... wire connecting the quadrupole entrance lens to the source interface board by unscrewing the terminal with a slotted screwdriver 4 Remove two screws on each side of the quadrupole rod endcaps 5 Remove the entire quadrupole as well as the ion guide from the analyzer tray 6 Slide the rods and exit quadrupole endcap off the ion guide and entrance endcap Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Gui...

Страница 199: ...de of the quadrupole rod endcaps 12 Attach the wire connecting the quadrupole entrance lens to the source interface board by screwing in the terminal with a slotted screwdriver 13 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 14 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165...

Страница 200: ...0 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screw connecting the ion guide wire to the top of the ion guide 4 Use a wrench to remove the nut connecting the other ion guide wire to the side of the ion guide 5 Attach new ion guide wires and reattach the nut and screw 6 Replace the analyzer tray by following the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 7 Restart your system by following the i...

Страница 201: ...t on page 151 3 Remove the screws from the exit endcap 4 Remove the entire quadrupole as well as the exit endcap from the analyzer tray 5 Slide the quadrupole rods off the exit endcap 6 Remove the exit endcap from the rods 7 Attach the quadrupole wires to the new quadrupole rods 8 Attach the exit endcap to the rods 9 Slide the new rods and exit endcap onto the ion guide and entrance endcap on the ...

Страница 202: ...ts are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 12 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 146 Reattaching the Quadrupole to the Analyzer Tray Tip You will get better signal if you gently push the exit endcap forward while tightening the screws Screws Exit Endcap ...

Страница 203: ...zer tray from the instrument by following the instructions in Removing the Analyzer Tray from the ISQ 7000 Instrument on page 151 3 Remove the screws from each side of the exit endcap 4 Remove the quadrupole rods and exit endcap from the tray 5 Detach the exit endcap from the quadrupole rods Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 147 R...

Страница 204: ...s you have to replace the whole quadrupole 8 Attach new wires to each side of the rods 9 Slide the quadrupole rods back into the analyzer tray Figure 148 Replacing the Quadrupole Wires Screws Screws CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Be careful when removing and inserting the screws on the exit endcap The screws are susceptible to galling in the rods ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT soyez prudent lorsque ...

Страница 205: ...nts are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 12 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 149 Reattaching the Quadrupole to the Analyzer Tray Tip You will get better signal if you gently push the exit endcap forward while tightening the screws Screws Exit Endcap ...

Страница 206: ...ire connecting the quadrupole entrance lens to the source interface board by unscrewing the terminal with a slotted screwdriver 4 Remove the screws from the exit and entrance endcaps 5 Remove the entire quadrupole as well as the ion guide from the analyzer tray 6 Slide the rods and exit endcap off the ion guide and entrance endcap Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information ab...

Страница 207: ... the slot on the quad entrance lens 9 Remove the quad entrance lens from the endcap 10 Insert a new quad entrance lens and slide the ion guide wire back into its slot 11 Reattach the two screws holding the quad entrance lens to the ion guide clamp 12 Slide the rods and exit endcap back onto the ion guide and entrance endcap Figure 152 Replacing the Quad Entrance Lens Figure 153 Rejoining the Ion G...

Страница 208: ...e terminal with a slotted screwdriver 15 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 16 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 154 Reattaching the Quadrupole and Ion Guide from the Analyzer Tray Tip You will get better signal if you gently push the endcaps t...

Страница 209: ... 151 3 Remove the two screws on each side of the exit endcap and slide it off the back of the tray 4 Attach a new exit endcap and reattach the two screws 5 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 6 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this com...

Страница 210: ...connecting the quadrupole entrance lens to the source interface board by unscrewing the terminal with a slotted screwdriver 4 Remove the screws on each side of the exit and entrance endcaps 5 Remove the entire quadrupole as well as the ion guide from the analyzer tray 6 Slide the rods and exit quadrupole endcap off the ion guide and entrance endcap Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide ...

Страница 211: ...mp and entrance lens to the new entrance endcap 11 Slide the ion guide through the ion guide clamp and into the entrance endcap 12 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to attach the screws holding the ion guide to the ion guide clamp Figure 158 Detaching the Ion Guide from the Ion Guide Clamp Figure 159 Reattaching the Ion Guide Figure 160 Reattaching the Ion Guide to the Ion Guide Clamp Screws Ion Guid...

Страница 212: ...nce lens to the source interface board by screwing in the terminal with a slotted screwdriver 16 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 17 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 161 Reattaching the Quadrupole and Ion Guide from the Analyzer Tray Tip You will get better signal if you gently push the endcaps toward on...

Страница 213: ...r information about ordering these components Figure 162 Replaceable Components of the Ion Source Source Repeller Thumbscrews Thumbscrew Repeller Spacers Ion Volume Locking Ring Insulating Spacers Repeller Plate Repeller Spring Repeller Repeller Nut Ion Volume Repeller Insulator Ion Volume Lens 1 Lens 2 Lens 3 RF Lens Ion Cartridge Sleeve Lens Source Heaters Source to Ion Guide Spacer Ion Source B...

Страница 214: ...from the instrument by following the instructions in Removing the Analyzer Tray from the ISQ 7000 Instrument on page 151 3 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to disconnect the lens heater block grounding strap from the lens heater block but leave it attached to the tray Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 163 Disconnecting the Lens Heat...

Страница 215: ...emove the two screws on the back of the ion source 5 Slide the source interface board and ion source out from under the tray without damaging or disconnecting the wires 6 Set the source interface board on its side Figure 164 Disconnecting the Ion Source from the Analyzer Tray Figure 165 Removing the Ion Source from the Analyzer Tray Screws Wires ...

Страница 216: ...Thermo Scientific 7 Twist and remove the two source repeller thumbscrews 8 Remove the thumbscrew repeller spacers and set them aside Figure 166 Removing the Source Repeller Thumbscrews Figure 167 Removing the Thumbscrew Repeller Spacers Source Repeller Thumbscrews Thumbscrew Repeller Spacers ...

Страница 217: ...ewdriver to remove the two screws holding the gas mixing chamber and tubing to the ion source block 11 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws connecting the lens source heater to the ion source block Figure 168 Removing the Repeller Plate and Insulating Spacers Figure 169 Disconnecting the Lens Source Heater Repeller Plate Insulating Spacers Screws Lens Source Heater ...

Страница 218: ...replace the ion source block 13 Reattach the lens source heater to the new ion source block and set them next to the rest of the ion source 14 Reattach the repeller plate and insulating spacers Figure 170 Replacing the Ion Source Block Figure 171 Reattaching the Lens Source Heater Ion Source Block Screws Lens Source Heater ...

Страница 219: ...s 16 Attach the source repeller thumbscrews to the endcaps and twist them back on When you are tightening the thumbscrews make sure the spacers stay in the groove or you could crush them Figure 172 Reattaching the Thumbscrew Repeller Spacers Figure 173 Reattaching the Source Repeller Thumbscrews Thumbscrew Repeller Spacers Source Repeller Thumbscrews ...

Страница 220: ...res 18 Reattach the two screws to the back of the ion source Figure 174 Sliding the Ion Source onto the Analyzer Tray IMPORTANT When assembling the source and optics block take extra care to ensure that the blocks are centered properly and that the ion source cartridge provided with the instrument can easily slide in and out of the assembly Figure 175 Reconnecting the Ion Source to the Analyzer Tr...

Страница 221: ...the lens heater block 20 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 21 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 176 Reconnecting the Lens Heater Block Grounding Strap Screws LensHeater Block Lens Heater Block Grounding Strap ...

Страница 222: ...r screws around the manifold door 3 Twist off each source repeller thumbscrew one at a time to prevent the repeller plate from falling out Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 177 Opening the Manifold Door Figure 178 Replacing the Source Repeller Thumbscrews Note When you put the spacers back on make sure you fit them into the groove...

Страница 223: ...on Source Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 195 4 Attach new source repeller thumbscrews to the ion source 5 Reattach the manifold door and the four screws 6 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 ...

Страница 224: ...00 System on page 149 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws around the manifold door 3 Open the manifold door and twist off the source repeller thumbscrews one at a time to prevent the repeller plate from falling out Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 179 Opening the Manifold Door Figure 180 Removing the Source...

Страница 225: ...r thumbscrews to the spacers 6 Reattach the front manifold door and four screws 7 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 181 Replacing the Thumbscrew Repeller Spacers Note When reattaching the spacers make sure they fit into the grooves on the thumbscrews Also do not over tighten the thumbscrews or it may crush the spacers Thumbscrew Repeller ...

Страница 226: ...Q 7000 System on page 149 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws around the manifold door 3 Twist off the source repeller thumbscrews one at a time to prevent the repeller plate from falling out Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 182 Opening the Manifold Door Figure 183 Removing the Source Repeller Thumbscrews S...

Страница 227: ...9 4 Remove the thumbscrew repeller spacers 5 Move the locking ring out of the way 6 Remove and replace the insulating spacers 7 Move the locking ring back into place Figure 184 Removing the Thumbscrew Repeller Spacers Figure 185 Replacing the Insulating Spacers Thumbscrew Repeller Spacers Insulating Spacers ...

Страница 228: ...pacers 9 Reattach the source repeller thumbscrews 10 Reattach the manifold door and the four screws 11 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note When reattaching the spacers make sure they fit into the grooves on the thumbscrews Also do not over tighten the thumbscrews or it may crush the spacers ...

Страница 229: ...zer tray from the instrument by following the instructions in Removing the Analyzer Tray from the ISQ 7000 Instrument on page 151 3 Twist off the source repeller thumbscrews 4 Remove the thumbscrew repeller spacers Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 186 Removing the Source Repeller Thumbscrews Figure 187 Removing the Thumbscrew Rep...

Страница 230: ...e wire to the source interface board 9 Attach the new repeller plate 10 Reattach the insulating spacers 11 Reattach the thumbscrew repeller spacers 12 Reattach the source repeller thumbscrews Figure 188 Removing the Insulating Spacers Figure 189 Removing the Repeller Plate Note When reattaching the spacers make sure they fit into the grooves on the thumbscrews Also do not over tighten the thumbscr...

Страница 231: ...ardware Manual 203 13 Reattach the manifold door and the four screws 14 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 15 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 ...

Страница 232: ...ers one connected to the lens heater block and one connected to the ion source block 5 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws connecting the lens source heater 6 Replace the lens source heater 7 Attach the heater and RTD wires to the source interface board using a slotted screwdriver The heater wires are attached to the cartridge that is clamped in the heater The RTD wires are pot...

Страница 233: ...3 Advanced Maintenance Replacing Components of the Ion Source Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 205 9 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 ...

Страница 234: ...y from the instrument by following the instructions in Removing the Analyzer Tray from the ISQ 7000 Instrument on page 151 3 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to disconnect the lens heater block grounding strap from the lens heater block but leave it attached to the tray Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 191 Disconnecting the Lens He...

Страница 235: ...remove the two screws on the back of the ion source 5 Slide the source interface board and ion source out from under the tray without damaging or disconnecting the wires 6 Set the source interface board on its side Figure 192 Disconnecting the Ion Source from the Analyzer Tray Figure 193 Sliding the Ion Source Off the Analyzer Tray Screws Wires ...

Страница 236: ...eater to the lens heater block 9 Remove and replace the lens heater block Then put it back on the ion source 10 Attach the lens plate and springs 11 Attach the lens heater to the new lens heater block 12 Slide the source interface board and ion source onto the tray without damaging or disconnecting the wires Figure 194 Replacing the Lens Heater Block Figure 195 Sliding the Ion Source onto the Anal...

Страница 237: ... lens heater block 15 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 16 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 196 Reattaching the Ion Source to the Analyzer Tray Figure 197 Reconnecting the Lens Heater Block Grounding Strap Screws Screw LensHeater Block Lens H...

Страница 238: ...T10 Torxhead screwdriver to disconnect the screws holding the lens heater block grounding strap to the lens heater block and analyzer tray 4 Attach a new lens heater block grounding strap and reattach the screws 5 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 6 Restart your system by following the instructions in ...

Страница 239: ... the lens heater block 5 Pull the upper portion of the lens plate out so the contacts are free of the lens heater block Slide the lens plate and springs down to clear it from the lens heater block 6 Attach a new lens plate and springs to the lens heater block and reattach the screws 7 Connect the lens wires form the source interface board with a slotted screwdriver 8 Once the components are correc...

Страница 240: ...yzer tray from the instrument by following the instructions in Removing the Analyzer Tray from the ISQ 7000 Instrument on page 151 3 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to disconnect the lens heater block grounding strap from the lens heater block but leave it attached to the tray Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 200 Disconnecting the...

Страница 241: ...rxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws on the back of the ion source 5 Slide the source interface board and ion source out from under the tray without damaging or disconnecting the wires Figure 201 Disconnecting the Ion Source from the Analyzer Tray Figure 202 Removing the Ion Source from the Analyzer Tray Screws Wires ...

Страница 242: ...c 6 Remove and replace the source to ion guide spacer 7 Slide the source interface board and ion source back onto the tray without damaging or disconnecting the wires Figure 203 Replacing the Source to Ion Guide Spacer Figure 204 Sliding the Ion Source Onto the Analyzer Tray Wires Source to Ion Guide Spacer ...

Страница 243: ...ns heater block 10 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 11 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 205 Reconnecting the Ion Source to the Analyzer Tray Figure 206 Reattaching the Lens Heater Block Grounding Strap Screws Lens Heater Block Grounding Stra...

Страница 244: ...can use the illustration below to visually locate a component and then replace it Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 207 Replaceable Components of the Ion Source Cartridge Ion Volume Locking Ring Repeller Lens 3 RF Lens Lens 1 Lens 2 Ion Cartridge Sleeve EI Ion Volume Repeller Spring Repeller Nut Ion Volume Repeller Insulator ...

Страница 245: ...ents on page 46 To replace components of the Advanced EI ion source cartridge 1 Follow the procedure in Removing the Advanced Ion Source Cartridge on a ISQ 7000 System on page 64 to remove the ion source cartridge 2 Replace the components as necessary 3 Reassemble and reinsert the ion source cartridge by following the steps in Reassembling the Advanced EI Ion Source Cartridge on page 82 Figure 208...

Страница 246: ...Tool If the components of your source exchange tool get worn or damaged you can use the illustration below to visually locate a component and then follow the process to replace it Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 209 Replaceable Components of the Source Exchange Tool Bushing Clip Seal ...

Страница 247: ...e other end of the black handle 3 Slide the black handle toward the other end of the tool 4 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the set screw holding the endcap onto the interior shaft 5 Remove the endcap 6 Slide the handle off the rest of the tool Set it aside 7 Remove the interior shaft from the barrel Figure 210 Removing Source Exchange Tool Screws Figure 211 Removing the Endcap Figure 212...

Страница 248: ... in to the barrel until the seal falls out through the other end of the barrel As the seal comes out of the barrel make a note of its orientation so you will know how to put it back in Replace the seal if necessary 11 Insert the flared end of the seal into the end of the barrel Note The clip could spring out when you remove it Be sure to cup your hand over it as it falls or you could easily lose i...

Страница 249: ...arrel 16 Slide the handle onto the tool 17 Attach the endcap and reattach the screw holding it to the interior shaft 18 Slide the handle onto the endcap 19 Attach the three screws on the end of the handle 20 Tighten the set screw Figure 215 Reinserting the Interior Shaft Figure 216 Reattaching the Endcap Figure 217 Reattaching the Source Exchange Tool Screws Note The purpose of the set screw is to...

Страница 250: ... below to visually locate a component and then follow the process to replace it Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering these components Figure 218 Replaceable Components of the Vacuum Interlock Vacuum Interlock Knob Inner Ball Seal Sealing Ball Axle Seal Axle Bearing Valve Axle Clip O Ring Spring Valve body is shown for illustration purposes only It is not ...

Страница 251: ...round the knob Replace the knob and screws if necessary Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column However you must vent the instrument Note As you remove the screws around the vacuum interlock knob watch for a small spring and safety interlock location shown below that will fall out as your remove the shield Be sure to catch them and set them aside Replace the spring an...

Страница 252: ...he connector 4 Pinch together the two springs on the left side the vacuum interlock shield and remove it 5 Lift the vacuum interlock shield off the instrument The notch at the bottom of the track will go around the handle Figure 220 Disconnecting the Vacuum Interlock Cable Figure 221 Removing the Vacuum Interlock Shield Vacuum Interlock Cable Connector Springs ...

Страница 253: ...Manual 225 6 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws around the manifold door 7 Set the manifold door on a clean work surface and remove the two screws holding the pillow block in place Figure 222 Detaching the Manifold Door Figure 223 Removing the Pillow Block Screws Pillow Block Screws ...

Страница 254: ...he three screws holding the valve body to the front manifold plate 9 Detach the valve body and its components from the front manifold plate Figure 224 Removing the Vacuum Interlock Handle Figure 225 Detaching the Valve Body from the Front Manifold Plate Screws Front Pillow Block Valve Axle Screws Vacuum Interlock Handle Shaft ...

Страница 255: ...k handle Set the screws and handle aside 12 Flip the valve body over on the work space 13 Remove the inner ball seal from the valve body Replace the inner ball seal if necessary 14 Remove the o ring and replace it if necessary Figure 226 Locating the Inner Ball Seal and Valve Axle Tip It may be easier to remove the sealing ball if you push on it from the front but be careful not to scratch the bal...

Страница 256: ...all of the other components inside the valve body CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE The sealing ball must not be scratched so be very careful when handling it and keep it on a clean lint free surface ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT la bille d étanchéité ne doit pas être rayée soyez donc très prudent lorsque vous la manipulez et maintenez la sur une surface propre et non pelucheuse Figure 227 Replacing t...

Страница 257: ...Replace the axle bearing if necessary 18 Push the valve axle into the side of the valve body Replace the valve axle if necessary 19 Remove the brown axle seal from the valve body Replace the axle seal if necessary and then insert it into the valve body Figure 229 Replacing the Axle Bearing Figure 230 Replacing the Axle Seal Axle Bearing Clip Safety Interlock Axle Seal ...

Страница 258: ...al Thermo Scientific 20 Insert the valve axle into the valve body 21 Reinsert the axle bearing into the valve body 22 Press and twist the thin metal clip into the top groove Figure 231 Reinserting the Valve Axle and Inner Ball Seal Figure 232 Reinserting the Clip Inner Ball Seal Valve Axle Clip ...

Страница 259: ...nto the valve body 26 Reattach the small spring and safety interlock to the valve body Figure 233 Reinserting the Outer Ball Seal and Sealing Ball Note The sealing ball should slide easily into the interlock The groove in the ball should interact with the axle and the small hole on the ball will face away from the vacuum manifold Figure 234 Reattaching the Spring and Safety Interlock to the Valve ...

Страница 260: ...dle to the valve body 28 Slide the pillow block over and onto the end of the valve axle Note You need to fully close the sealing ball with the valve axle before you put the handle back on The handle in the fully down position when you clamp it to the valve axle Figure 235 Reattaching the Vacuum Interlock Handle to the Valve Body Pillow Block Valve Axle Screws Vacuum Interlock Handle Shaft ...

Страница 261: ...ecting the pillow block to the manifold door Figure 236 Reattaching the Valve Body to the Front Manifold Plate Figure 237 Reattaching the Pillow Block Screws Front Manifold Plate Pillow Block Screws CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE If the vacuum interlock handle is not fully down and the ball valve is not fully closed then the ball valve may not be able to completely open it during use and it could damag...

Страница 262: ...GES À L INSTRUMENT si la poignée de verrouillage du vide n est pas totalement abaissée et que le robinet à tournant sphérique n est pas complètement fermé il est possible que le robinet à tournant sphérique ne puisse pas s ouvrir complètement lors de l utilisation ce qui peut endommager le robinet à tournant sphérique et les sondes Figure 238 Reattaching the Manifold Door Screws ...

Страница 263: ... Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 235 32 Hold the spring and safety interlock in place as you attach the vacuum interlock shield and screws 33 Reattach the vacuum interlock knob Figure 239 Reattaching the Vacuum Interlock Shield Screws Vacuum Interlock Shield ...

Страница 264: ...SQ 7000 Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific 34 Reconnect the vacuum interlock cable from the connector 35 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 240 Reconnecting the Vacuum Interlock Cable Vacuum Interlock Cable Connector ...

Страница 265: ...n below to visually locate a component and then follow the process to replace it Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering these components Figure 241 Replaceable Components of the Manifold Manifold Door Hinge Source Magnets Front Door Alignment Pins Front Plate Vent Valve Knob and O Ring Magnet Yoke Manifold O ring Back Plate Manifold O ring Source Insertion ...

Страница 266: ... left side panel screws from the interior front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 The lens driver board is the first board standing on end in the center of the instrument Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the colu...

Страница 267: ...ngers to pry the bracket of the board away from the chassis and toward the left side of the instrument 6 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws around the manifold door Tip The bracket has a white diagram describing the location of this screw It is approximately one inch from the top of the board directly under the white label Figure 243 Removing the Lens Driver Board Figure 244 ...

Страница 268: ...the vacuum interlock shield to remove the shield and door 8 Look through the left side of the instrument and use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the three screws connecting the hinge to the chassis Figure 245 Removing the Vacuum Interlock Shield and Manifold Door Figure 246 Replacing the Manifold Door Hinge Springs Vacuum Interlock Shield Screws Hinge ...

Страница 269: ...igned before tightening the three screws holding the new hinge to the manifold 11 From the front of the instrument reattach the vacuum interlock shield 12 Align the connector on the bottom of the lens driver board with the connectors on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the connector when its in the right position Figure 247 Reattaching the Vacuum Interlock Shield Figure 248 Rein...

Страница 270: ...strument and use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to tighten the screw holding the lens driver board in place on the chassis 14 Reattach the top cover and left side panels and tighten the screws 15 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 249 Reattaching the Lens Driver Board Lens Driver Board Screw ...

Страница 271: ...ews around the knob Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or column However you must vent the instrument Note As you remove the screws around the vacuum interlock knob watch for a small spring and safety interlock location shown below that will fall out as your remove the knob Be sure t...

Страница 272: ...onnect the vacuum interlock cable from the connector 4 Pinch together the two springs on the left side the vacuum interlock shield to remove it Figure 251 Disconnecting the Vacuum Interlock Cable Figure 252 Removing the Vacuum Interlock Shield Vacuum Interlock Cable Connector Tubing Springs Vacuum Interlock Shield ...

Страница 273: ...her components and set it on a clean work surface 6 Remove the two screws connecting the pillow block to the front manifold plate 7 Remove the three screws holding the valve body to the front manifold plate Figure 253 Removing the Front Manifold Plate Figure 254 Disconnecting the Valve Body Pillow Block Screws Screws Front Manifold Plate Valve Body ...

Страница 274: ...mponents aside 9 Remove the source magnets from the back of the manifold door and set them aside 10 Twist and remove the front door alignment pins that hold the magnet yoke to the back of the manifold door Figure 256 Removing the Front Door Alignment Pins Figure 255 Removing the Source Magnets Source Magnets Front Door Alignment Pins Magnet Yoke ...

Страница 275: ...ghten the vent valve knob and o ring into the front manifold plate Be sure not to pinch the o ring 15 Reattach the front plate o ring Flip the manifold door over and reattach the magnet yoke source magnets and source retainer magnets 16 Reattach the three screws and valve body to the front manifold plate Figure 257 Removing the Manifold O Ring Figure 258 Removing the Vent Valve Knob and O Ring Fig...

Страница 276: ...Reattach the two screws and pillow block to the front manifold plate 18 Hold the spring and safety interlock in place as you attach the vacuum interlock shield and screws 19 Reconnect the vacuum interlock cable and tubing 20 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 ...

Страница 277: ...he instrument and lift it off 3 Disconnect the power cables from the back of the ISQ instrument 4 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the power supply system to the top of the back panel 5 Grasp the power supply system and lift it out of the instrument It fits snug so you may have to shake it as you lift it out Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for inform...

Страница 278: ...cessary 8 Be careful to place the alignment pin into the hole on the rear of the analyzer tray before aligning the holes between the back manifold plate and the manifold The back manifold plate will lift the analyzer tray slightly when the holes are aligned 9 Reattach the back manifold plate to the instrument The back manifold plate must be reinstalled with the pin at the bottom Figure 261 Detachi...

Страница 279: ...h the two screws holding the power supply to the instrument 12 Reconnect the power cables to the back of the ISQ 7000 instrument 13 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw 14 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note Make sure the electrometer board cable is not in the way when you reinstall the power supply ...

Страница 280: ...ut down your system by following the steps in Shutting Down the ISQ 7000 System on page 149 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws around the manifold door Note For information about replacing the tray alignment pin or the o ring on the back manifold plate see Back Manifold Plate Note For information about ordering these components see the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide No...

Страница 281: ... front manifold door o ring as needed on the back of the door 4 Close the manifold door and reattach the four screws 5 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 264 Replacing the Source Retainer Magnets Bracket and Front Manifold O ring Figure 265 Closing the Manifold Door Source Retainer Magnets Magnet Yoke Front Manifold O ring Source Magnets S...

Страница 282: ... for venting to complete 4 Remove and replace the vent valve knob and o ring 5 Tighten the vent valve Be sure not to pinch the o ring 6 Close the front door of the instrument 7 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering these components Note You do not have to remove the ion ...

Страница 283: ...y from the instrument by following the instructions in Removing the Analyzer Tray from the ISQ 7000 Instrument on page 151 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws around the manifold door Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column If you are using hydrogen as...

Страница 284: ... Replace the delivery tube If you are using CI replace both tubes 5 Replace the analyzer tray by following the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 6 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 268 Replacing the Delivery Tube Delivery Tubes ...

Страница 285: ...the process to replace it For information about replacing the electron multiplier see Replacing the Electron Multiplier The electron multiplier is replaced more frequently than the other components so it is described in Chapter 1 Performing Routine Maintenance Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 269 Replaceable Components of the Ele...

Страница 286: ...cover panel screw from the interior front panel Then slide the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Disconnect the electrometer board cable and large feedthrough cable Each one is labeled Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column However you must...

Страница 287: ...ual 259 4 Remove the two screws holding the electrometer shield to the electron multiplier plate 5 Remove the four screws holding the electrometer board to the electron multiplier plate Figure 271 Removing the Electrometer Shield Figure 272 Removing the Electrometer Board Screws Screws Electron Multiplier Plate ...

Страница 288: ... on a clean work surface 7 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the large feedthroughs screws and o rings Set them aside on a clean work surface 8 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws at each corner of the electron multiplier plate Figure 273 Removing the Anode Feedthrough Figure 274 Disconnecting the Electron Multiplier Plate Anode Feedthrough and O ring Standoff Screws El...

Страница 289: ...ltiplier and plate over so that the plate is resting on the worktable 10 Remove the two screws connecting the electron multiplier to the plate and attach the electron multiplier to a new plate Figure 275 Resting the Electron Multiplier Plate on the Worktable Figure 276 Replacing the Electron Multiplier Plate Electron Multiplier Plate Screws ...

Страница 290: ...and reattach the four screws 16 Reattach the electrometer board and the four screws 17 Reattach the electrometer shield and the two screws 18 Reconnect the electrometer board cable and large feedthrough cables 19 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw 20 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 277 Replacing the Manifold O Ring Manif...

Страница 291: ... 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the top cover panel screw from the interior front panel Then slide the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Disconnect the large feedthrough cables Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering these components Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column However yo...

Страница 292: ...lectron multiplier plate 7 Flip the plate over and attach the wire to the large feedthrough 8 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to reattach the four screws at each corner of the electron multiplier plate 9 Reconnect the large feedthrough cables 10 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw 11 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 279 Rep...

Страница 293: ...ver panel screw from the interior front panel Then slide the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Disconnect the electrometer board cable from the electron multiplier Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column However you must vent the instrument ...

Страница 294: ...to remove the two screws holding the electrometer shield in place 5 Lift the electrometer shield off the instrument and set it aside 6 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the electrometer board in place Figure 282 Removing the Electrometer Shield Figure 283 Removing the Electrometer Board Electrometer Shield Screws Screws ...

Страница 295: ...ews and 5 5 mm nut driver to remove the standoff located on the outer rim of the anode feedthrough but leave the center pin of the standoff intact The standoff serves as the ground for the electrometer board The center pin is the signal path for the electrons generated in the electron multiplier going into the electrometer Figure 284 Removing the Anode Feedthrough O ring Standoff and Screws Anode ...

Страница 296: ...n them 11 Reattach the electrometer board and the four screws that hold it in place 12 Reattach the electrometer shield and the four screws 13 Reconnect the electrometer board cable 14 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw 15 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 285 Replacing the Anode Feedthrough O ring Standoff and Screws Note...

Страница 297: ...Tune utility by selecting Air Water Tune on the ISQ 7000 Dashboard 2 Right click Firmware in the upper right corner A new menu opens 3 Select Update PC Communication Board Firmware Figure 286 Updating the Firmware on the ISQ 7000 Instrument 4 Browse to the updated firmware file Once the firmware is selected a dialog box will indicate that the firmware is being updated Contents Updating the Firmwar...

Страница 298: ... 0 core components which are needed to run Foundation 3 1 SP4 and Xcalibur 4 0 on the ISQ 7000 system Figure 287 Resetting the System Reset Button IMPORTANT These instructions refer to Thermo Foundation 3 1 SP4 and Xcalibur 4 0 Check the latest Thermo Scientific software CD for the latest versions of Thermo Foundation and Xcalibur If the CD contains later versions follow the steps in the installat...

Страница 299: ...quirements Hardware 3 6 GHz dual core processor enabled 16 GB RAM with system managed memory enabled DVD drive Resolution display 1280 1024 SXGA 20 GB available on drive C NTFS format Software Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System 64 bit English only or Windows 7 Professional Operating System 64 bit Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 or later Thermo Scientific Xcalibur and Foundation softwarea Thermo Sci...

Страница 300: ... Setup Page 2 The Xcalibur 4 0 Setup features a series of buttons that should be followed in order from top down This ensures that the components are added in the correct order 3 Click ThermoLauncher exe 4 Click Adobe Reader 10 1 Installing Adobe Reader ensures that you will be able to open and reference the user documentation that is supplied with your software 5 Install Xcalibur 4 0 to processed...

Страница 301: ...ed to manage the LAN CPU may vary To configure the NPort Management Suite 1 Open the NPort Management Suite by selecting Start All Programs NPort Management Suite Configurator 2 Click the magnifying glass button on the tool bar or click Locate Server from the menu to automatically search for the TRACE GC Ultra LAN adapter 3 Double click on the IP address for the TRACE GC Ultra to configure the ada...

Страница 302: ...tra To configure NPort Search Utility 1 Open the NPort Search Utility by selecting Start All Programs NPort Search Utility and locate NPort Search Utility 2 Right click on NPort Search Utility and select Run as Administrator from the options Windows 7 3 Confirm the User Account Control message so NPort Search can make changes to the computer Windows 7 4 The NPort Search Utility will open 5 Select ...

Страница 303: ...the Covers of the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer If the covers of your instrument get damaged you can use the illustration below to visually locate a component and then follow the process to replace it Figure 289 Replaceable Covers of the ISQ 7000 Instrument Left Side Panel and Screws Right Side Panel and Screws Top Cover Panel and Screws ...

Страница 304: ... Then slide the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Replace the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding it in place Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the c...

Страница 305: ...e interior front panel 3 Close the front door 4 Slide the left side panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 5 Replace the left side panel and tighten the screw holding it in place 6 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have...

Страница 306: ...e 149 2 If the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer is too close to the GC move them apart so you can access the right side panel 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screw at each corner of the right side panel Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge However you must remove the column an...

Страница 307: ...Slide the right side panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 5 Replace the right side panel and attach the screws holding it in place 6 Slide the ISQ 7000 instrument closer to the GC 7 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 293 Replacing the Right Side Panel ...

Страница 308: ... slide the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Remove and replace the glass manifold cover on the top of the instrument 4 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding it in place 5 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this c...

Страница 309: ... 323 to remove the components required to safely replace the chassis feet 4 Position the instrument so that one foot hangs off the edge of the workbench You may have to move the instrument around on the workbench to replace all four feet 5 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws holding any damaged feet to the bottom of the instrument Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Gui...

Страница 310: ... the System on page 165 Figure 296 Dimensions of the Feet on the Bottom of the ISQ 7000 Instrument Tip Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that all four of the instrument s feet be positioned on a bench Overhang of the front the back or both ends of the instrument off the bench front or back is acceptable If the depth of your bench is less than the distance between the factory installed feet pleas...

Страница 311: ...7000 instrument gets damaged you can use the illustration below to visually locate a replaceable component and then follow the process to replace it Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Figure 297 Replaceable Components of the Front Door Front Door Hinge Support Front Door Latch Front Door Hinge Front Door Hinge Support ...

Страница 312: ...to loosen the left side panel screw from the interior front panel 3 Slide the left side panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 4 Look through the left side of the instrument and remove the nut and grounding washer Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column or v...

Страница 313: ... bracket screw 6 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the all four screws connecting each hinge to the front door and interior front panel 7 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screw connecting each hinge support to the interior front panel Figure 299 Replacing the Hinges on the Front Door Figure 300 Replacing the Hinge Supports Hinge Screws Hinge Support Bracket Screw Hinge Support ...

Страница 314: ...nd supports as well as the hinge support bracket screw 9 Reattach the nut and grounding washer 10 Reattach the right side panel 11 Close the front door of the instrument 12 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 301 Reattaching the Nut and Grounding Washer Grounding Washer Nut ...

Страница 315: ...oosen the left side panel screw from the interior front panel 3 Slide the left side panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 4 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the latch onto the front door Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column...

Страница 316: ...r to remove the five screws around the knob Note As you remove the screws around the vacuum interlock knob watch for a small spring and safety interlock location shown below that will fall out as your remove the knob Be sure to catch them and set them aside Figure 303 Removing the Vacuum Interlock Knob Screws Vacuum Interlock Shield Spring and safety interlock are behind this screw ...

Страница 317: ...acuum interlock cable from the connector and disconnect the tubing 7 Pinch together the two springs on the left side the vacuum interlock shield to remove it Figure 304 Disconnecting the Vacuum Interlock Cable Figure 305 Removing the Vacuum Interlock Shield Vacuum Interlock Cable Connector Tubing Springs Vacuum Interlock Shield ...

Страница 318: ...interior front panel to the chassis 9 Disconnect the electrical wires from the electrical connector If you are using a single level calibration gas controller there is only one electrical connector 10 Use a 5 16 in wrench to remove the fitting connected to the tubing and move the tubing out of the way Figure 306 Removing the Interior Front Panel Screws Tubing Electrical Connector ...

Страница 319: ...nto place and reattach the fitting to the calibration gas module 15 Reconnect the wires to the electrical connector 16 Hold the spring and safety interlock in place as you attach the vacuum interlock shield and screws 17 Reattach the screws around the vacuum interlock knob 18 Reattach the vacuum interlock knob 19 Reattach the left side panel and tighten the screw 20 Restart your system by followin...

Страница 320: ... to visually locate a board and then follow the process to replace it Figure 308 Replaceable Boards in the ISQ 7000 Instrument Controller Interface Board Support Bracket Controller Interface Board Distribution Board Lens Driver Board RF Board Electrometer Shield Electrometer Board PC Communication Board 4 Pin Connector Source Interface Board Located in Vacuum Manifold Heat Shield for Source Interf...

Страница 321: ...ew holding the board and bracket to the chassis 4 Use your fingers to pry the bracket of the board away from the chassis and toward the left side of the instrument 5 Lift the board out of the ISQ 7000 instrument 6 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the three screws on the rod driver board Be careful not to drop the screws under the metal cover Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide...

Страница 322: ... Use a nut driver to remove the two 4 5 mm standoffs on the rod driver board 8 Pry the 40 pin connector on the rod driver board away from the RF board Figure 310 Disconnecting the Rod Driver Board from the RF Board Figure 311 Disconnecting the Rod Driver Board 40 Pin Connector Screws Rod Driver Board Standoffs 40 Pin Connector ...

Страница 323: ...ardware Manual 295 9 Pry the 7 pin connector on the rod driver board away from the RF board 10 If necessary replace the rod driver board 11 Attach the rod driver board to the new RF board Figure 312 Disconnecting the Rod Driver Board 7 Pin Connector Figure 313 Replacing the Rod Driver Board 7 Pin Connector ...

Страница 324: ...rop into the slot when it is in the right position 13 Push the board down into the connectors 14 Gently push the RF board toward the instrument carefully aligning the board over the feedthrough pins until it stops 15 Reattach the screw holding the RF board to the bracket Figure 314 Reinstalling the RF Board Figure 315 Reattaching the RF Board and Bracket Note This screw is required for good ground...

Страница 325: ...er panel and tighten the screw holding it in place 17 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note The new RF board will have a slightly different performance than your current board It will need to be adjusted by a Field Service Engineer because the adjustments must be made while the system is running ...

Страница 326: ...oward the center of the ISQ 7000 instrument Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the board and bracket to the chassis 4 Use your fingers to pry the bracket of the board away from the chassis and toward the left side of the instrument Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering an RF board rod driver board kit This kit must be replaced by a ...

Страница 327: ...he rod driver board is attached to it 6 Insert a new RF board rod driver board kit by aligning the connectors on the bottom of the board with the connectors on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position Figure 317 Replacing the RF Board Rod Driver Board Kit Figure 318 Reinstalling the RF Board Rod Driver Board Kit Connectors ...

Страница 328: ...ard to the bracket 10 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding it in place 11 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 319 Reattaching the RF Board and Bracket Note This screw is required for good ground contact Note The new RF board will have a slightly different performance than your current board It will need to be adjusted ...

Страница 329: ...he interior front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 Disconnect the electrometer board cable and large feedthrough cable Each one is labeled and permanently connected to the power supply Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering these components Note You do not have to remove the ion source cart...

Страница 330: ...ltiplier and plate out of the instrument and set them aside You should now be able to view the 4 pin feedthrough from the top of the instrument 6 Disconnect the four wires from the 4 pin feedthrough Figure 321 Disconnecting the Electron Multiplier Plate Note Each wire must be reattached to the same connector later in this process so make a note of their placement Figure 322 Disconnecting the Wires...

Страница 331: ... board to the top of the chassis 8 Use your fingers to pry the bracket of the board away from the chassis and toward the left side of the instrument 9 Lift the board out of the instrument 10 Look into the instrument from the left side and use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the three screws around the 4 pin feedthrough Figure 323 Removing the RF Board and Bracket from the Chassis Figure 324 R...

Страница 332: ...cement 4 pin feedthrough to the chassis 13 Reinsert the RF board by aligning the connectors on the bottom of the board with the connectors on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position 14 Push the board down into the connectors 15 Gently move the RF board toward the instrument carefully aligning the board over the feedthrough pins until it stops F...

Страница 333: ...F board in place 17 Reconnect the wires to the 4 pin connector Figure 326 Reattaching the RF Board and Bracket Note This screw is required for good ground contact Figure 327 Reconnecting the Wires RF Board Chassis Screw Bracket Wires 4 pin Connector CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Make sure you reattach these wires to the same connectors they were attached to before ...

Страница 334: ... cover and left side panels and tighten the screws 21 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 328 Reattaching the Electron Multiplier Plate Figure 329 Reconnecting the Electron Multiplier Cables Tip Once your system is under vacuum and stable check your RF tune The new feedthrough may have slightly different RF characteristics that may shift th...

Страница 335: ...nel and left side panel screws from the interior front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 The lens driver board is the first board standing on end in the center of the instrument Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or t...

Страница 336: ...ove the screw from the board and bracket 5 Lift the lens driver board out of the instrument Be careful as space is limited Tip The bracket has a white diagram describing the location of this screw It is approximately one inch from the top of the board directly under the white label Figure 331 Removing the Lens Driver Board Lens Driver Board Screw CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Do not touch the componen...

Страница 337: ...s in the right position 7 Push the board down into the connector 8 Look through the left side of the instrument and use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to tighten the screw holding the lens driver board in place on the chassis 9 Reattach the top cover and left side panels and tighten the screws 10 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 332 Reinstal...

Страница 338: ...anel and left side panel screws from the interior front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 The lens driver board is the first board standing on end in the center of the instrument Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or ...

Страница 339: ...board out of the instrument Be careful as space is limited 6 Remove the top manifold cover glass out of the top of the instrument and set it aside 7 Open the front door of the instrument Tip The bracket has a white diagram describing the location of this screw It is approximately one inch from the top of the board directly under the white label Figure 335 Removing the Lens Driver Board Lens Driver...

Страница 340: ...remove the four screws around the manifold door 9 Detach the filament board from the source interface board 10 Open the manifold door and remove the bottom left screw holding the metal heat shield to the source interface board Figure 336 Opening the Manifold Door Figure 337 Removing the Heat Shield Screws Source Interface Board Heat Shield Screw Filament Board ...

Страница 341: ... the source interface board off of the 20 pin feedthrough 12 From the left side of the instrument use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the three screws around the 20 pin feedthrough Figure 338 Detaching the Source Interface Board From the 20 Pin Feedthrough Figure 339 Removing the 20 Pin Feedthrough 20 Pin Feedthrough 20 PinFeedthrough Pins in Source Interface Board 20 Pin Feedthrough Screws ...

Страница 342: ...nd replace the 20 pin feedthrough If necessary replace the o ring and make sure it is properly aligned and free of dust 14 From the left side of the instrument reattach the three screws around the 20 pin feedthrough Figure 340 Replacing the 20 Pin Feedthrough Figure 341 Reattaching the 20 Pin Feedthrough O ring 20 Pin Feedthrough Screws ...

Страница 343: ...he source interface board to connect them together 16 Reattach the filament board to the source interface board 17 Slide the heat shield into its slot and reattach the screw holding it in place Figure 342 Reattaching the Source Interface Board to the 20 Pin Feedthrough Figure 343 Reattaching the Heat Shield 20 Pin Feedthrough 20 PinFeedthrough Pins in Source Interface Board Source Interface Board ...

Страница 344: ...ch the four screws 19 Reinsert the lens driver board by aligning the connector on the bottom of the board with the connectors on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position 20 Push the board down into the connector Figure 344 Closing the Manifold Door Figure 345 Reinstalling the Lens Driver Board Screws Connector ...

Страница 345: ...h the left side of the instrument and tighten the screw that holds the lens driver board in place on the chassis 22 Reattach the top cover and left side panels and tighten the screws 23 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 346 Reattaching the Lens Driver Board Lens Driver Board Screw ...

Страница 346: ...from the interior front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the stainless steel support bracket to the middle of the instrument 4 Replace the bracket if necessary Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do n...

Страница 347: ...enance Replacing the Boards in the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 319 Figure 347 Removing the Controller Interface Board Support Bracket Support Bracket Controller Interface Board ...

Страница 348: ... communication board 7 Remove the controller interface board and PC communication board from the instrument and replace both or either boards as necessary Note Although the PC communication board is attached to the controller interface board they are sold separately See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for ordering information Figure 348 Locating the PC Communication Board Ethernet Cable Co...

Страница 349: ...m multiple angles to ensure all pins are inserted into the connectors It is possible to shift the board and miss a row of pins when you plug the boards together 11 Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the controller interface board CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Be careful not to exert too much pressure when separating these boards Flexing the boards will cause damage ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L INSTRUMENT faite...

Страница 350: ... Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 350 Reinstalling the Controller Interface Board Note The new PC communication board will not have tune files or detector gain calibration information stored in memory so you will need to load a good tune file and save it to the instrument in manual tune A factory tune file must also be saved to the instr...

Страница 351: ...op cover panel and left side panel screws from the interior front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the stainless steel support bracket to the middle of the instrument Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note Y...

Страница 352: ...lding the board to the top of the chassis 5 Use your fingers to pry the bracket of the RF board away from the chassis and toward the left side of the instrument Then lift it out of the ISQ 7000 instrument 6 The lens driver board is the first board standing on end in the center of the instrument Figure 352 Removing the RF Board and Bracket from the Chassis Figure 353 Locating the Lens Driver Board ...

Страница 353: ...d from the instrument The screw is captured so do not attempt to completely remove the screw from the board and bracket 8 Lift the lens driver board out of the instrument Be careful as space is limited 9 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the chassis and PC communication board Tip The bracket has a white diagram describing the location of this screw It is approximately one inch from the top of the...

Страница 354: ...emove the controller interface board 11 Remove the screws that connect the dynode multiplier power supply to the back and bottom of the chassis Then remove the power supply Figure 355 Removing the Controller Interface Board Figure 356 Removing the Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Controller Interface Board Bottom Screws Back Screws ...

Страница 355: ...he electron multiplier plate 13 Remove the power supply system by removing the two screws on the back of the instrument The screws are located at the top of the chassis and they hold the power supply in place Figure 357 Disconnecting the Large Feedthrough Cables Figure 358 Removing the Power Supply System Electron Multiplier Plate Large Power Supply System Screws Bracket ...

Страница 356: ... of the chassis 16 Disconnect all eight cables from the distribution board Also remove the cable that enters the chassis from the back panel 17 Remove all 19 T10 Torxhead screws that connect the distribution board to the bottom of the chassis 18 Tilt the distribution board to one side and lift it out of the instrument 19 Insert a new distribution board into the instrument and reattach the screws 2...

Страница 357: ...instrument together slightly while you are reattaching the screws on the back of the instrument Otherwise the top cover panel will not fit perfectly 22 Reattach the dynode multiplier power supply to the back and bottom of the chassis by reattaching the three screws Figure 360 Reinstalling the Power Supply System Figure 361 Reinstalling the Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Power Supply System Screws ...

Страница 358: ...on the bottom of the board with the connectors on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position 25 Push the board down into the connectors 26 Gently push the board toward the instrument carefully aligning the board through the feedthrough pins until it stops Figure 362 Reconnecting the Large Feedthrough Cables Figure 363 Reinstalling the RF Board Ele...

Страница 359: ...Reinstall the lens driver board by aligning the connector on the bottom of the board with the connectors on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position Figure 364 Reattaching the RF Board and Bracket Note This screw is required for good ground contact Figure 365 Reinstalling the Lens Driver Board RF Board Chassis Screw Bracket Connector ...

Страница 360: ...d screwdriver to tighten the screw holding the lens driver board in place on the chassis 31 Reattach the controller interface board by aligning the connectors on the bottom of the board with the connectors on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slots when it is in the right position Figure 366 Reattaching the Lens Driver Board Figure 367 Reinstalling the Controller Interface Bo...

Страница 361: ...thernet cable to the chassis and the PC communication board 33 Reattach the support bracket on the left side of the instrument 34 Reattach the top cover and left side panels and tighten the screws 35 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 368 Reattaching the Support Bracket Support Bracket ...

Страница 362: ... to remove the heat shield 3 Replace the heat shield and reattach the left screw 4 Reconnect the filament board and wires to the source interface board 5 If you must replace the source interface board remove the analyzer tray from the instrument by following the instructions in Removing the Analyzer Tray from the ISQ 7000 Instrument on page 151 Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for ...

Страница 363: ... board next to the old board 8 As you remove each of the wires from the old board connect them to the same connectors on the new board 9 Follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 to reinstall the analyzer tray 10 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 370 Reconnecting the Source Interface Board Wires Source Interface B...

Страница 364: ... the interior front panel Then slide the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the support bracket to the middle of the instrument Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column or vent th...

Страница 365: ...h cable 5 The RF board is the second board standing on end toward the center of the ISQ 7000 instrument Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screw holding the board and bracket to the chassis Figure 372 Disconnecting the Electron Multiplier Cables Figure 373 Removing the RF Board and Bracket Electron Multiplier Plate Large Electrometer Board Cable RF Board Chassis Screw Bracket ...

Страница 366: ...toward the left side of the instrument 7 Lift the board out of the instrument 8 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the PC communication board which is attached to the controller interface board 9 Remove the controller interface board from the instrument Figure 374 Disconnecting the Ethernet Cable from the PC Communication Board Ethernet Cable Connector Controller Interface Board PC Communication B...

Страница 367: ...e chassis 12 Disconnect the electrometer board cable from distribution board 13 Replace the electrometer board cable and reattach it to the boards 14 Reinstall the controller interface board by aligning the two connectors on the bottom of the board to the connectors on the distribution board beneath it The controller interface board drops into the slots when it is in the right position Figure 375 ...

Страница 368: ...he bottom of the board with the connectors on the distribution board beneath it The RF board will click into place when its in the right position 18 Gently push the board toward the instrument carefully aligning the board over the feedthrough pins until it stops 19 Reattach the screw holding the RF board to the bracket Figure 377 Reinstalling the RF Board Figure 378 Reattaching the RF Board and Br...

Страница 369: ...ector on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position 21 Push the board down into the connector 22 Reattach the three screws holding the dynode and multiplier power supply in place Figure 379 Reinstalling the Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Figure 380 Reinstalling the Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Connector Bottom Screw Back Screws Dynode Multiplier...

Страница 370: ...e support bracket on the left side of the instrument 25 Reattach the top cover and left side panels and tighten the screws 26 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 381 Reconnecting the Large Feedthrough Cables Figure 382 Reattaching the Controller Interface Board Support Bracket Electron Multiplier Plate Large Support Bracket ...

Страница 371: ...crew from the interior front panel Then slide the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Disconnect the electrometer board cable Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering these components Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column or vent the instrument If you are using hydrogen as a carrier gas power off...

Страница 372: ...two screws holding the electrometer shield in place 5 Lift the back of the electrometer shield and slide it toward the front of the instrument to remove it Replace the shield if necessary 6 Remove the four screws holding the electrometer board in place Figure 384 Removing the Electrometer Shield Figure 385 Replacing the Electrometer Board Screws Electrometer Board Screws ...

Страница 373: ... 9 Reattach the electrometer shield and screws 10 Reconnect the electrometer board cable 11 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding it in place 12 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Tip To prevent the screws from falling down into the instrument place them on the shield before you reattach it to the chassis Figure 386 Reattachi...

Страница 374: ... follow the process to replace it Figure 387 Replaceable Power Supplies in the ISQ 7000 Instrument Power Supply System Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Note The main power supply system supplies 5 V 15 V 24 V and 48 V The 75 V and 175 V supplies shown in the power status tab are generated on the lens driver board The power supplies less than 5 V are generated on the PC communication and controller i...

Страница 375: ...e the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Make sure the electrometer board cable is not in the way when you remove the power supply system 4 Disconnect the power cables from the back of the mass spectrometer Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the co...

Страница 376: ...ure it is flush against the top of the chassis and the screw holes line up 8 Reattach the two screws on the back panel 9 Reconnect the power cables on the back of the instrument Make sure you attach the cables properly The foreline pump connects to the System Mech Pump connector on the back of the instrument 10 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding it in place 11 Restart your ...

Страница 377: ...or front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the support bracket to the middle of the instrument Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this component Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column or vent t...

Страница 378: ...les 5 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screws connecting the dynode multiplier power supply to the back and bottom of the chassis Figure 390 Disconnecting the Large Feedthrough Cables Figure 391 Removing the Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Electron Multiplier Plate Large Bottom Screw Back Screws Dynode Multiplier Power Supply ...

Страница 379: ...install it by aligning its connector with the connector on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position 8 Push the power supply down into the connector 9 Reattach the screws holding the dynode and multiplier power supply in place Figure 392 Replacing the Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Figure 393 Reinstalling the Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Connec...

Страница 380: ...cket on the left side of the instrument 12 Reattach the top cover and left side panels and tighten the screws 13 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 394 Reconnecting the Large Feedthrough Cables Figure 395 Reattaching the Controller Interface Board Support Bracket Electron Multiplier Plate Large Support Bracket ...

Страница 381: ...onents If the calibration gas components of your instrument get damaged you can use the illustration below to visually locate a component and then follow the process to replace it Figure 396 Replaceable Calibration Gas Components Transfer Line Gas Mixing Chamber Calibration Gas Module Calibrant Reservoir Kit Source Gas Tubes Calibration Gas Line ...

Страница 382: ...m by following the steps in Shutting Down the ISQ 7000 System on page 149 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the top cover panel and left side panel screws from the interior front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the support bracket on the left side of the instrument Note See the IS...

Страница 383: ... manifold door and swing it out of the way 6 Look through the top of the instrument and locate the RF board It is the second board standing on end toward the center of the ISQ 7000 instrument Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the board and bracket to the chassis Figure 398 Opening the Manifold Door Figure 399 Removing the RF Board and Bracket Screws RF Board Chassis Screw ...

Страница 384: ...he left side of the instrument and use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the board to the chassis Loosening the screw will separate the board from the instrument The screw is captured so do not attempt to completely remove the screw from the board and bracket Figure 400 Locating the Lens Driver Board Tip The bracket has a white diagram describing the location of this screw It ...

Страница 385: ... interface board 12 Remove the controller interface board from the instrument 13 Reach through the left side of the instrument and disconnect the vacuum line tubing that goes from the foreline connector to the calibration gas module Note Although the PC communication board is attached to the controller interface board they are sold separately See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for orderin...

Страница 386: ...tion gas controller from the front panel and attach a new one 19 Reattach the two screws that connect the new calibration gas module to the interior front panel Figure 403 Disconnecting the Calibration Gas Module Note If you are using CI you will have P1 and P2 electrical wires Note If you have a single level calibration gas module your ISQ 7000 instrument only has a P1 connector Note The calibran...

Страница 387: ...stribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position 21 Push the board down into the connectors 22 Gently push the board toward the instrument carefully aligning the board over the feedthrough pins until it stops 23 Reattach the screw holding the RF board to the bracket Figure 404 Reinstalling the RF Board Figure 405 Reattaching the RF Board and Bracket RF Board ...

Страница 388: ...n the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slot when it is in the right position 25 Push the board down into the connectors 26 Look through the left side of the instrument and use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to reattach the screw holding the lens driver board in place on the chassis Figure 406 Reinstalling the Lens Driver Board Figure 407 Reattaching the Lens Driver Board Connector L...

Страница 389: ... the controller interface board by aligning the two connectors on the bottom of the board to the connectors on the distribution board beneath it It will drop into the slots when it is in the right position 29 Reattach the support bracket Figure 408 Reinstalling the Control Interface Board Figure 409 Reattaching the Controller Interface Board Support Bracket Connectors Support Bracket ...

Страница 390: ...ic 30 Reattach the left side panel 31 Close the manifold door and reattach the four screws around the door 32 Reattach the top cover and left side panels and tighten the screws 33 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Figure 410 Closing the Manifold Door Screws ...

Страница 391: ... from the calibration gas module 4 Attach a new calibrant reservoir to the calibration gas controller 5 Close the front door panel of the instrument 6 If you are using hydrogen as a carrier gas replace the front door panel screw Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering these components If you just need to refill the calibrant reservoir and not replace it see ...

Страница 392: ...ons in Removing the Analyzer Tray from the ISQ 7000 Instrument on page 151 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the gas mixing chamber to the ion source block 4 Replace the gas mixing chamber and reattach the screws 5 Once the components are correctly attached to the analyzer tray follow the instructions in Replacing the Analyzer Tray on page 162 6 Restart your system ...

Страница 393: ... in Shutting Down the ISQ 7000 System on page 149 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the top cover panel screw from the interior front panel Then slide the top cover panel toward the back of the instrument and lift it off 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screw at each corner of the right side panel 4 Slide the right side panel to the back of the instrument and lift it off IMP...

Страница 394: ...rotect from dust 7 Use a 5 16 in wrench to disconnect the stainless steel tubing from the two connectors on each side of the transfer line Figure 415 Removing the Glass Manifold Cover Note If you are using CI gas there are two tubes connected If you are using an EI system there is one tube and one blanking ferrule connected Figure 416 Disconnecting the Transfer Line Tubing Glass Manifold Cover Con...

Страница 395: ... Replace the o ring if necessary 12 Attach a new transfer line 13 Hold the delivery tubes with forceps as you remove the old transfer line and attach the new transfer line 14 Reattach the screws and standoffs holding the transfer line to the chassis 15 Reconnect the electrical cable to the connector Figure 417 Disconnecting the Transfer Line Electrical Cable Note There are tubes in the manifold th...

Страница 396: ... the instrument and reattach the screws 19 Replace the top cover and tighten the screws 20 Reposition the instrument closer to the GC 21 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note Be careful when mounting the new transfer line Ensure the glass braid insulation protects the wires from being pinched and shorted to the metal of the transfer line Figure...

Страница 397: ...rs the system Dust can cause problems by insulating electronic components which can lead to overheating To keep the instrument as cool as possible we require that you keep all the covers of the instrument attached while it is in use If the fan or filters in your instrument get damaged you can use the illustration below to visually locate a component and then follow the process to replace it If you...

Страница 398: ...rior front panel 4 Remove and replace the intake filters and RF shields 5 Reattach the screws holding the intake filters and RF shields to the interior front panel 6 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 165 Note If needed you can order an additional dust filter See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for ordering information Note You do not have to...

Страница 399: ...nstrument 5 Remove the chassis cooling fan 6 Disconnect the fan from the distribution board on the bottom of the instrument 7 Connect a new fan to the distribution board 8 Reattach the four rivets holding the fan to the back panel of the instrument 9 Reattach the four rivets holding the finger guard in place 10 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding it in place 11 Restart your ...

Страница 400: ...3 Advanced Maintenance Replacing Fans and Filters 372 ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific ...

Страница 401: ...ble for the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer See the ISQ and TSQ GC MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering the equipment in this chapter Contents Advanced EI Ion Source Dust Filters CI Reagent Gas Flow Module CI Ion Volume EI CI Ion Volume Ion Gauge Convectron Gauge and Foreline Adapter with Hose Turbomolecular Pumps Probe Controllers ...

Страница 402: ...ll an Advanced EI ion source 1 Follow the steps in Removing the Ion Source Cartridge on page 48 to remove the Extractabrite ion source cartridge 2 Follow the steps in Powering Off the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer on page 13 to shut down the ISQ 7000 system 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the four screws around the manifold door 4 Open the manifold door Note Remove the screws completely so...

Страница 403: ...ily There is a place to store them in the Advanced EI source kit 7 Remove the new source magnets and magnet yoke from the Advanced EI source kit and put them together as shown in Figure 425 Figure 425 Assembling the Advanced EI Source Magnets and Yoke 8 Attach the source magnets and yoke to the manifold door using the new tray alignment pins in the Advanced EI source kit See Figure 426 Figure 424 ...

Страница 404: ...rdware Manual Thermo Scientific Figure 426 Attaching the Magnets and Yoke to the Manifold Door 9 Use a T20 Torx key to align the magnets correctly See Figure 427 Figure 427 Aligning the Magnets 10 Use the same T20 Torx key to tighten the magnets See Figure 428 ...

Страница 405: ...he Magnets 11 Remove the ExtractaBrite source with the small source removal tool and set aside See Figure 429 Figure 429 Removing the ExtractaBrite Ion Source 12 Remove the AEI Source from the case See Figure 430 Figure 430 Removing the AEI Source from the Storage 13 Install the AEI Source manually See Figure 431 ...

Страница 406: ... wires to the source interface board see Source Interface Board and Heat Shield on page 334 Figure 432 Attaching the Wires to the Source Interface Board 15 Reattach the manifold door and the four screws 16 Restart your system by following the instructions in Powering On the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer on page 9 17 Store the ExtractaBrite source and the magnet parts in the AEI Case and screw the cas...

Страница 407: ...4 Upgrade Equipment Advanced EI Ion Source Thermo Scientific ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 379 Figure 433 Storing Extra Source Parts in the AEI Source Case ...

Страница 408: ...time 1 If you are using hydrogen as a carrier gas unscrew the hydrogen safety screw on the front door panel 2 Open the front door panel of the instrument 3 On the front interior panel there are four screws 4 Use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to attach the filters to the interior front panel The large filter fits over the standard filters which are already on the instrument 5 Close the front door of t...

Страница 409: ... flow module 1 Shut down your system by following the steps in Shutting Down the ISQ System on page 109 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the top cover panel and left side panel screws from the interior front panel Then slide the left and top cover panels toward the back of the instrument and lift them off 3 If the ISQ 7000 mass spectrometer is too close to the GC move them apart so you c...

Страница 410: ...to 1 16 in reducing ferrule to attach the 1 16 in stainless steel tubing to the output connectors of the CI module 8 On the exterior side of the back panel use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to attach the two screws holding the CI reagent gas flow module to the instrument Figure 436 Installing the CI Reagent Gas Flow Module Figure 437 Attaching the CI Gas Flow Module to the Instrument CI ReagentGas Fl...

Страница 411: ...c ISQ 7000 Hardware Manual 383 9 Attach the stainless steel tubes to the transfer line 10 Remove the top manifold cover Figure 438 Attaching the Tubing to the Transfer Line Figure 439 Removing the Top Manifold Cover Transfer Line Tubing Connector Top Manifold Cover ...

Страница 412: ...ough the top of the instrument and be sure that two delivery tubes are attached to either side of the mixing chamber and the transfer line through the manifold wall 12 Reattach the top manifold cover Figure 440 Attaching the Tubing to the Mixing Chamber and Manifold Wall Gas Mixing Chamber Tubing Manifold Wall ...

Страница 413: ...lding the dynode multiplier power supply to the back and bottom of the instrument Then remove the power supply 14 Attach the CI reagent gas controller cable to the distribution board Figure 441 Removing the Dynode Multiplier Power Supply Figure 442 Attaching the CI Reagent Gas Cable to Distribution Board Bottom Screws Back Screws CI Reagent Gas Flow Module Connector ...

Страница 414: ...or information about how to properly exhaust fumes from your laboratory AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D INCENDIE certains gaz CI tels que le méthane et l isobutane sont inflammables Assurez vous que ces gaz sont correctement évacués et que tous les raccords de gaz du système sont exempts de fuites Consultez vos réglementations locales relatives à l environnement et à la sécurité pour obtenir des informatio...

Страница 415: ...RTISSEMENT RISQUE DE SUBSTANCES TOXIQUES certains gaz CI tels que l ammoniaque sont toxiques Assurez vous que ces gaz sont correctement évacués et que tous les raccords de gaz du système sont exempts de fuites Consultez vos réglementations locales relatives à l environnement et à la sécurité pour obtenir des informations sur la manière d évacuer correctement les vapeurs de votre laboratoire CAUTIO...

Страница 416: ...s in the Ion Source Cartridge section of this manual Figure 445 Ion Volumes Available for the ISQ Mass Spectrometer IMPORTANT Always wear clean lint free gloves when handling the ion source cartridge Figure 444 Ion Source Cartridge Components Ion Volume Locking Ring Repeller Lens 1 Lens 2 Lens 3 RF Lens Ion Cartridge Sleeve Ion Volume Repeller Spring Repeller Nut Ion Volume Repeller Insulator EI I...

Страница 417: ...nce is enhanced with the combined EI CI ion volume and tuning is possible in negative CI mode The EI CI ion volume has two small electron holes To install a combination EI CI ion volume follow the steps in the Ion Source Cartridge section of this manual Figure 447 Ion Volumes Available for the ISQ 7000 Mass Spectrometer IMPORTANT Always wear clean lint free gloves when handling the ion source cart...

Страница 418: ...m being damaged To install an ion gauge 1 Shut down your system by following the steps in Shutting Down the ISQ System on page 109 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the top cover panel screws from the interior front panel Then lift the top cover panel off the instrument 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screw at each outside corner of the right side panel 4 Attach the ion gau...

Страница 419: ...re is only one way to fit the tube s electrical connectors onto the board 7 Remove the plug on the bottom of the manifold Figure 449 Assembling the Ion Gauge Tip Insert the tube until there is good electrical contact and ample room on the open end for the o ring to fit securely This will prevent the o ring from sliding off when the assembly is being put on the manifold Figure 450 Connecting the Io...

Страница 420: ...ic 8 Place the o ring from the plug on top of the tube 9 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to carefully attach the three screws holding the ion gauge tube shield to the manifold Figure 452 Installing the Ion Gauge Figure 451 Attaching the O Ring to the Ion Gauge Tube Tube O Ring ...

Страница 421: ...t side panel and attach the screws holding it in place 12 Slide the instrument closer to the GC 13 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding the top cover panel in place 14 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 123 Figure 453 Connecting the Ion Gauge Cable to the Distribution Board Ion Gauge Cable Connector ...

Страница 422: ...urbomolecular pump The convectron gauge and foreline adapter are connected to the foreline hose which is connected to the turbomolecular pump To replace a convectron gauge and foreline adapter with hose 1 Shut down your system by following the steps in Shutting Down the ISQ System on page 109 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the screw at each outside corner of the right side panel 3 Disc...

Страница 423: ... turbo pump 8 Attach the cable to the distribution board and convectron gauge 9 Reattach the right side panel and the screws holding it in place 10 Slide the instrument closer to the GC 11 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 123 Note Before you insert the convectron gauge in the hole wrap Teflon tape around the part to be inserted The tape prevents va...

Страница 424: ... stages with molecular drag stages on the same rotor This design allows for operation even with high foreline pressures To replace or install a standard capacity turbomolecular pump 1 Shut down your system by following the steps in Shutting Down the ISQ System on page 109 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the top cover panel screws from the interior front panel Then lift the top cover pan...

Страница 425: ...the back panel 7 Grasp the power supply system and lift it out of the instrument It fits snugly so you may have to gently shake it as you lift it out 8 Disconnect the turbo pump cable from the distribution board 9 Remove the clamp that connects the foreline adapter to the turbo pump Figure 457 Disconnecting the Power Cables Figure 458 Disconnecting the Turbo Pump Cable From the Distribution Board ...

Страница 426: ...mp 11 Use a 13mm wrench to loosen the four clamps at the top of the turbo pump 12 Remove the two clamps that hold the turbo pump to the manifold on the transfer line side 13 Lift the turbo pump away from the remaining clamps 14 Remove the turbo pump from the chassis You may have to tilt the turbo pump to get it out of the chassis ...

Страница 427: ...g the turbo pump to the chassis 19 Attach the adapter to the turbo pump and clamp it in place 20 Connect the turbo pump cable to the 15 pin connector on the distribution board Note There is a centering ring with an o ring seal that must be correctly placed between the pump and the vacuum manifold Figure 459 Installing the Standard Capacity Turbo Pump Figure 460 Reconnecting the Turbo Pump Cable to...

Страница 428: ...of the instrument Make sure you attach the cables properly The foreline pump connects to the System Mech Pump connector on the back of the instrument 23 Replace the right side panel and attach the screws holding it in place 24 Slide the instrument closer to the GC 25 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding the top cover panel in place 26 Restart your system by following the inst...

Страница 429: ...tions and requires the use of a rough pump to exhaust to atmosphere To install or replace an extended capacity turbomolecular pump 1 Shut down your system by following the steps in Shutting Down the ISQ System on page 109 2 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdriver to loosen the top cover panel screws from the interior front panel Then lift the top cover panel off the instrument 3 Use a T20 Torxhead screwdri...

Страница 430: ...the back panel 7 Grasp the power supply system and lift it out of the instrument It fits snugly so you may have to gently shake it as you lift it out 8 Disconnect the turbo pump cable from the distribution board 9 Remove the clamp that connects the foreline adapter to the turbo pump Figure 462 Disconnecting the Power Cables Figure 463 Disconnecting the Turbo Pump Cable from the Distribution Board ...

Страница 431: ...mp 11 Use a 13mm wrench to loosen the four clamps at the top of the turbo pump 12 Remove the two clamps that hold the turbo pump to the manifold on the transfer line side 13 Lift the turbo pump away from the remaining clamps 14 Remove the turbo pump from the chassis You may have to tilt the turbo pump to get it out of the chassis ...

Страница 432: ... of the instrument Make sure you attach the cables properly The foreline pump connects to the System Mech Pump connector on the back of the instrument Note There is a centering ring with an o ring seal that must be correctly placed between the pump and the vacuum manifold Figure 464 Installing the Extended Capacity Turbo Pump Note You may need assistance to lift the pump up and onto the clamps The...

Страница 433: ... Replace the right side panel and attach the screws holding it in place 24 Slide the instrument closer to the GC 25 Reattach the top cover panel and tighten the screw holding it in place 26 Restart your system by following the instructions in Restarting the System on page 123 Figure 465 Reconnecting the Turbo Pump Cable to the Distribution Board Turbo Pump Cable Connector ...

Страница 434: ...00 instrument 2 Connect the 9 pin cable to the direct probe controller and to the Accessory Start connector on the left hand sub panel of the instrument 3 Connect the direct probe controller to the electrical outlet 4 Connect the DIP or DEP to the direct probe controller with the large gray cable If you are using a DIP connect a suitable supply gas to the compression connector on the direct probe ...

Страница 435: ...replacing 265 axle bearing replacing 229 axle seal replacing 229 B back manifold plate installing 249 boards illustration 292 replacing 292 20 pin feedthrough kit 310 4 pin feedthrough 301 controller interface board 318 distribution board 323 electrometer board and shield 343 electrometer board cable 336 heat shield 334 lens driver board 307 PC communication board 318 RF board 293 RF board rod dri...

Страница 436: ...istribution board 323 electrometer board and shield 343 electrometer board cable 336 heat shield 336 lens driver board 307 PC communication board 318 RF board 293 RF board rod driver board kit 298 source interface board 334 calibration gas 353 calibrant reservoir kit 363 gas mixing chamber 364 transfer line 365 chassis cooling fan 371 covers 275 chassis feet 281 left side panel 277 right side pane...

Страница 437: ...e Probe DEP 406 Direct Insert Probe DIP controller 406 distribution board illustration 328 replacing 323 documentation survey xxviii dynode and multiplier power supply replacing 349 dynode multiplier power supply illustration 339 341 350 351 E EI CI ion volume installing 389 electromagnetic compatibility x electrometer board and shield illustration 344 345 replacing 343 electron multiplier illustr...

Страница 438: ...ing 243 front manifold plate kit component illustrations 247 G gas mixing chamber replacing 364 GC driver software 270 powering off 15 H heat shield replacing 334 hinges front door 284 manifold door 238 I injecting FC 43 90 inner ball seal replacing 227 insulating spacers illustration 199 replacing 198 intake filters replacing 370 ion cartridge tool components 50 ion gauge and tube shield illustra...

Страница 439: ... 10 Vacuum 11 M maintenance cleaning the filters 114 cleaning the ion source cartridge 48 maintaining the foreline pump 38 refilling the calibration gas reservoir 88 replacing a column 16 replacing a filament 91 replacing the electron multiplier 99 tools 3 4 manifold components replacing 237 back manifold plate 249 delivery tube 255 door hinge 238 front manifold plate 243 tray alignment pins 252 v...

Страница 440: ... feet 281 left side panel 277 right side panel 278 top cover panel 276 top manifold cover 280 electron multiplier electron multiplier complete 99 electron multiplier components 257 anode feedthrough 265 electron multiplier plate 258 large feedthroughs 263 front door components 283 hinges and supports 284 latch 287 intake filters and RF shields 370 ion source components 185 insulating spacers 198 i...

Страница 441: ...ation 214 replacing 212 source repeller thumbscrews illustration 194 196 198 201 replacing 194 spring in vacuum interlock replacing 223 243 288 stability issues investigating 141 standard capacity turbomolecular pump illustration 399 installing 396 survey link xxviii system requirements 271 T Temperature Check diagnostics about 130 temperature issues investigating 130 temperature checking 11 Therm...

Страница 442: ...28 V vacuum interlock components illustration 222 replacing 222 axle bearing 229 axle seal 229 clip 228 inner ball seal 227 o ring 227 outer ball seal 228 sealing ball 228 spring 223 243 288 valve axle 229 vacuum interlock handle purpose of 52 vacuum interlock shield removing 224 vacuum issues investigating 133 Vacuum System Check diagnostics about 133 vacuum achieving 11 valve axle replacing 229 ...

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