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Functional Description
If the speed of the pump is 92% or more of the maximum operating speed, the
signal from the controller prompts the power control board to send a
TURBOMOLECULAR SPEED OK signal to the SAP/Wave board. The
SAP/Wave board uses the signal for enable or disable the filament, electron
multiplier voltage, RF generator, CI reagent gas valve, and calibration gas valve
by means of an electronic interlock.
If the pump speed falls below 92% of its maximum operating speed, the
TURBOMOLECULAR SPEED OK signal to the SAP/Wave board turns off. The
filament, electron multiplier, RF generator, CI reagent gas valve, and calibration
gas valve turns off automatically. This condition probably indicates a major air
leak in the system or that the pump is too warm. If this is the case, you will have
to locate and fix the leak to make your system fully operational.
Diffusion Pump Vacuum System
The diffusion pump is an alternative vacuum pump to the turbomolecular pump.
It is less costly to replace, has a longer life span, and can be operated in ambient
temperatures up to 35 °C. However, servicing the instrument does take slightly
longer because the diffusion pump must be fully cooled and the Peltier baffle
warmed up to room temperature before breaking vacuum.
The diffusion pump vacuum system removes air, carrier gas, adsorbed water
vapor, and analytes from the mass spectrometer ion trap assembly. Principal
diffusion pump components are shown, and include:
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Vacuum manifold
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Peltier baffle
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Diffusion pump
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Thermocouple gauge
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Foreline pump
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Vent valve
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Calibration gas valve
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CI reagent gas valves (optional)
Saturn Diffusion Pump Vacuum System