Ion Guide - Thermo Scientific TSQ 8000 Evo Hardware Manual

Ion Guide

Thermo Scientific
 To replace the ion guide:
Note See the TSQ 8000 Evo Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this
component.
1. Shut down your system by following the steps in
System" on page 107.
2. Remove the analyzer tray from the instrument by following the instructions in
"Removing the Analyzer Tray from the TSQ 8000 Evo Instrument"
3. Turn the analyzer tray to access the bottom and disconnect the three lens wires attached
to the lenses between the quadrupoles.
Figure 89. Finding the Lens Wires between the Quadrupoles
CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Quadrupole surface quality is critical for instrument
performance. Take extreme care in handling the quadrupole components.
4. Remove the screws holding the Q3 exit lens endcap to the tray.
5. Remove Q3 and the Q3 exit lens endcap.
6. Remove the screws holding the collision cell to the tray.
7. Remove the collision cell and Q1.
Figure 90. Removing the Analyzer Tray Screws
Ion Guide Screws
Replacing Components of the Analyzer
"Shutting Down the TSQ 8000 Evo
Lens Wires
Q3 Entrance Endcap Screw
Q1 Exit Endcap
Screw
TSQ 8000 Evo Hardware Manual
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Advanced Troubleshooting
on page 109.
Q3 Exit Endcap
Screw
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