Agilent Technologies G1978B Computer Accessories User Manual


 
14 Multimode Source for 6100 Series Single Quad LC/MS Set-Up Guide
1 Installation
To convert from multimode to ESI, APCI or APPI
10 Place the source shipping cover on the source.
To convert from multimode to ESI, APCI or APPI
1 If the source to be installed is an APPI source, disconnect the multimode
high voltage PCA RS-232 serial cable from the serial port B connector of
Smart Card.
2 Unscrew and remove the multimode spray shield with the field shaping
electrodes.
3 Install the new source and the standard spray shield, making sure that the
hole in the spray shield is in the 12 o'clock position.
4 For APCI and APPI ion source, connect the vaporizer heater cable and the
APCI high voltage cable. For the APPI source, connect the RS-232 cable to
the serial port B connector of Smart Card.
5 For all sources, reconnect the nebulizer gas line tubing and the LC/MS
sample tubing.
WARNING
Never touch the source surfaces, especially when you analyze toxic substances or
when you use toxic solvents. The source has several sharp pieces which can pierce
your skin including the APCI corona needle, vaporizer sensor and counter current
electrode.