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Multimode Source for 6100 Series Single Quad LC/MS Set-Up Guide 15
Installation 1
To convert from ESI, APCI or APPI to the multimode source
To convert from ESI, APCI or APPI to the multimode source
1 Switch to the MSD Tune view.
2 Select Instrument/Set Spray Chamber and set all gas flows and
temperatures to 0.
• Drying Gas (L/min)
• Nebulizer Pressure (psig)
• Drying Gas Temperature (°C)
• Vaporizer Temperature (APCI source only)
• Lamp Off (APPI source only)
3 Wait for the source to cool (until temperatures are at least below 100°C).
4 Disconnect the nebulizer gas tubing from the currently installed ion source.
5 Disconnect the LC/MS sample inlet tubing.
6 If the APCI or APPI source is installed, remove the APCI vaporizer heater
cable and APCI high voltage cable.
7 If the APPI source is installed, remove the serial port B RS-232 cable.
8 Remove the currently installed ion source.
9 Unscrew and remove the spray shield. See Figure 11.
CAUTION
If you are installing this source on this instrument for the first time, follow the steps in
“Installation” on page 7.
WARNING
Do not touch the multimode source or the capillary cap. They may be very hot. Let the
parts cool before you handle them.
WARNING
Do not insert fingers or tools through the openings on the multimode chamber. When
in use, the capillary and capillary cap are at high voltages up to 4 kV.