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- Page 1 Agilent G1701DA MSD ChemStation 5973 MSD / ChemStation Quick Reference Agilent Technologies...
- Page 2 What’s New in Revision D.01.00 • A new toolbar has been added to the Top view • The method has been expanded to permit and an expanded set of toolbars have been printers other than the default printer to be added to Data Analysis.
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Page 3: Using Online Help
Using Online Help To access the online help, select Help Topics from the Help menu in any window, or click the Help button on any dialog box. Item Description Hide / Show Lets you turn on or off the display of the list of help topics. - Page 4 5973 MSD with a 6890 GC ALS tower ALS tray Column oven 5973 MSD Status display 6890 GC On/off switch Local control panel Status board Keypad — 4 —...
- Page 5 GC Keypad The MSD ChemStation software provides instrument control for the 6890 GC. This allows you to use the software, instead of the GC keypad, to program the instrument. However, there are times when you may want to use the keypad to quickly perform one of the following tasks. Prepare a run (manual injection) Display column information Stop a run...
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Page 6: Instrument Control View
Instrument Control View The Instrument Control view is displayed when you start up the MSD ChemStation. This is where you set and monitor See the online help for more details instrument parameters. If you are in a different view, select on the menus, buttons, or windows used in the software. - Page 7 Run Time Clock Shows the elapsed time since the beginning of the run if a run is in progress. The scheduled run time is shown below the digital clock. When a run is not in progress, the Run Time clock shows the elapsed time since the last run.
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Page 8: Top Menus
Top Menus Sequence View Secured Control Method Run... Run... Enable Security... Instrument Control Load... Data Analysis (offline) Load... Start Secured Control... Save... Save... Select Methods for Secured Control... Edit Entire Method... Edit Sample Log Table... Set/Change Startup Method <...> Print Set Change Standby Method <...>... -
Page 9: Top Toolbar
Top Toolbar Load Sequence Loads the selected sequence. Save Sequence Saves the specified sequence. Run Sequence Saves the specified sequence. Edit Sequence Lets you set up or modify the sample log table. Print Sequence Prints the current sequence. Simulate Sequence Simulates the current sequence. Load Method Loads the selected method. - Page 10 Instrument Control Menus Abort View Method Instrument Abort Inlet/Injection Types Run... Instrument Control Data Analysis (offline) GC Edit Parameters... Load... GC Plot... Save... Tune and Vacuum Control... GC Monitors... Edit Entire Method... Acquire RTLock Calibration Data... Additional Method Information... Unlock Method... Print Disable Method Resolution Select MS Tune File...
- Page 11 Tune and Vacuum Control Menus File Tune Vacuum Execute Reset to Defaults Tune MSD MS ON Vacuum Status... Load Tune Values... QuickTune MS OFF Save Tune Values... Pump Down... Autotune (Atune.U) Profile scan Vent... Trace on Low Mass Autotune (Lomass.U) Repeat profile View Trace...
- Page 12 Data Analysis Menus Spectrum Chromatogram File Method Load Data File... Chromatogram Scaling... Run Method... Subtract Draw Chromatogram - No Labels Next Data File Run CustomAnalysis Tabulate List Header... Draw Chromatogram With Labels Select Library... Edit File Info... Select Chromatogram Labels... Load Method...
- Page 13 EasyID Menus Integrate EasyID Spectrum Integration Parameters Co Next Compound Draw Next Save compound specific integration parameters Goto Compound # Draw Previous Remove compound specific integration parameters Xpand Chromatographic Window +/- 2 minutes Tabulate Original Chromatographic Window Integrate Graphics Report to the Printer Subtract Restart Quick QEdit Select Library...
- Page 14 Parametric Retrieval Menus Spectrum Library Retrieve File Draw Next Select Library... Set Parameters... Load... Draw Previous List Header Edit Strategy... Select Library... Take Snapshot Edit Library... Tabulate Subtract Background (BSB) Continue Results Library Search Report... Print Current View Normalized Subtract Read JCAMP File...
- Page 15 Review Peak Purity Menus PkPurity Spectrum Help Next Peak Help Topics Previous Peak Subtract Peak Purity Select Peak... Tabulate Using Help Print Selected Window... Return to DA Select View / Review Peak Purity in Data Analysis to access these menus. Quick Screener Menus View ChromEval...
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Page 16: Data Analysis Toolbar Buttons
Data Analysis Toolbar Buttons Load Data File Loads the selected data Close Screen Reports Closes the currently (.D) file and displays the total ion displayed screen reports. chromatogram (TIC) for that file. Load Method Loads the selected method EasyID Lets you update expected (.M) file. - Page 17 Draw Chromatogram Redraws the original Set Up Quantitation Lets you set up a chromatogram of the current data file quantitation database by specifying without labels or integration marks. quantitation database globals and entering compounds into the database. Scale Chromatogram Scales the selected chromatogram by the specified scale AutoQuant Setup Provides a semi- factors.
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Page 18: To Vent (Shut Down) The Msd
To vent (shut down) the MSD 1 If your system is equipped with a gauge controller, switch off the triode gauge controller. 2 Before venting a CI MSD, press the Gas Off button (turns off the reagent gas flow and closes the isolation valve.) WA R N I N G On a CI MSD, the Gas Off light must be on when the... - Page 19 To pump down (start up) the MSD 1 Make sure your system meets all of the 5 Press lightly on the side board to ensure a following conditions before you pump down: correct seal. o The vent valve is closed (the knob is turned The rough pump will make a gurgling noise.
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Page 20: To Tune Your Msd
To tune your MSD To use Manual Tune You should tune the MSD periodically to maintain its optimum performance. Tuning is the process Manual tuning lets you interactively set the MSD of adjusting MSD parameters so the instrument parameters, such as lens voltages and tuning meets certain performance criteria. -
Page 21: To Acquire Data
To acquire data To set up the GC for use with the MSD To inject a sample manually 1 Select Instrument / Inlet/Injection Types. 1 Select Manual as the injection source on the Select the appropriate injection source and Inlet and Injection Parameters box. select the Use MS checkbox. -
Page 22: To Analyze Ms Data
To analyze MS data To load a data file To average spectra In Data Analysis, select Load from the File menu. Position the pointer in the chromatogram at the starting time for the range you want to average. Select a data file (double-click on a file name or type a name and click OK). -
Page 23: To Use Spectral Libraries
To use spectral libraries To integrate and search peaks To search a single spectrum Use the following procedure to integrate a total ion In Data Analysis, load a data file. The TIC is displayed. chromatogram and automatically generate a library Select a spectrum. -
Page 24: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Safety warnings Maintenance tasks are described in the hardware manuals supplied with your system. How often you need to perform system maintenance may WA R N IN G vary for your system. Keep a maintenance record. Do not perform maintenance with the MSD on or Every day connected to its power source unless specifically instructed to by documentation supplied with the MSD. -
Page 25: Operating Tips
Operating Tips Back up your data and methods regularly to For a new column, check that the column nuts avoid loss of data if the files are accidentally are still tight after the first few oven overwritten or deleted, or if a hardware temperature cycles. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips MSD is on, but status flashing “Server not Peaks with split tops found! Check LAN connection” 1 Bad injection technique This is normal when the MSD is initially turned 2 Injection too large on. It means the ChemStation has not yet established contact with the MSD. -
Page 27: Poor Repeatability
Poor repeatability Isotopes missing or isotope ratios incorrect 1 Dirty syringe needle 1 Incorrect tuning 2 Leaking injection port 2 Dirty ion source 3 Mismatched injection port liner and injection 3 High background size 4 Electron multiplier voltage too high 4 Loose column connections 5 Repeller voltage too high 5 Variations in pressure, column flow, and... - Page 28 To analyze MS data, 22 To use spectral libraries, 23 Maintenance Schedule, 24 Operating Tips, 25 Troubleshooting Tips, 26 Document History First Edition, 9/03 G1701DA MSD ChemStation Rev. D.01.00 *G1701-90050* *G1701-90050* Copyright © 2003 Manual Part Number Agilent Technologies G1701-90050...