
Using the ESCi Multi-Mode Ionization Source
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A.2.1 Test Conditions
A.2.2 Signal-to-Noise Ratio
See the MassLynx User’s Guide for signal-to-noise theory and the Waters Micromass ZQ
with MassLynx v4.0 Software and Instrument Verification Procedure for details about
calculating the signal-to-noise ratio as it applies to the ZQ Detector.
Table A-1 HPLC Conditions
Parameter
Setting
Column
2.1 × 50 mm, Xterra
®
C
18
(3 µm)
Mobile phase
Water: acetonitrile, 70:30
Flow rate
0.5 mL/min
Back pressure
~ 2100 psi
Injection volume
5 µL
Temperature
Ambient
Run time
3.0 min.
Table A-2 MS Conditions
Parameter
Setting
Ion modes
ES+/ ES–/ API–/ API+
Scan range
150 to 500 amu
Scan time
0.2 sec.
Interscan delay
0.1 msec
Photomultiplier tube
450 V
Acquisition time
3.0 min.