Replacing Components of the Ion Source
Figure 117. Replaceable Components of the Ion Source
Repeller
Plate
Source-Repeller
Thumbscrews
Thumbscrew-Repeller
Spacers
NOTE: You can also replace the entire ion source cartridge, which consists of the locking ring, spring, nut, repeller, lenses, and sleeve.
See
Ion Source Cartridge
for details.
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If the components of your ion source get damaged, you can use the illustration below to
visually locate a component and then follow the process to replace it. If you just need to clean
the ion source cartridge, see
Note See the TSQ 8000 Evo Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering these
components.
Repeller
Nut
Ion Volume
Locking Ring
Repeller
Spring
Insulating
Spacers
Cleaning the Ion Source
Lens/Source
Heaters
Lens 1
Lens 2
Ion
Volume
Repeller
Lens 3/RF Lens
Ion Volume-Repeller
Insulator
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Replacing Components of the Ion Source
Cartridge.
Source
Lens
Heater Block
Heater
Block
Ion
Cartridge
Sleeve
Lens Plate
and Springs
Lens Heater Block
Grounding Strap
TSQ 8000 Evo Hardware Manual
Source to
Ion Guide
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