Starting The Tq Detector - Waters TQ Detector Quick Start Manual

Starting the TQ Detector

Note: The Waters TQ Detector is designed for compatibility with the
ACQUITY UPLC system; if you are not using an ACQUITY UPLC system,
refer to the documentation relevant to the system being used.
Caution:
instrument.
• Refer to Appendix C of the Waters TQ Detector Operator's Guide for
TQ Detector solvent information.
• Refer to Appendix C of the ACQUITY UPLC System Operator's
Guide for more information on solvent compatibility with
ACQUITY.
Starting the TQ Detector entails powering-on the ACQUITY workstation,
logging into the workstation, powering-on the TQ Detector and all the other
ACQUITY instruments, and starting the MassLynx software.
Requirement:
first to ensure that it obtains the IP addresses of the system instruments.
To start the TQ Detector:
Warning:
ignition of the solvents, never let the nitrogen supply pressure fall
below 400 kPa (4 bar, 58 psi).
1. Ensure the nitrogen supply is connected to the instrument's API gas
connection.
The nitrogen must be dry and oil-free, with a purity of at least
Note:
95%. Regulate the supply at 600 to 690 kPa (6.0 to 6.9 bar, 90 to
100 psi).
See also:
2. Ensure that the collision gas supply is connected to the TQ Detector.
Requirement:
purity (99.9%). Regulate the supply at 50 kPa (0.5 bar, 7 psi).
3. Power-on the ACQUITY UPLC system workstation, and log in before
powering-on the other instruments.
2-2 Preparing the Waters TQ Detector for Operation
Using incompatible solvents can cause severe damage to the
You must power-on and log in to the ACQUITY workstation
During analyses that require flammable solvents, to avoid
Figure titled "TQ Detector rear panel" on page
The collision gas is argon; it must be dry and of high
1-15.