Starting The Mass Spectrometer - Waters Xevo G2 QTof Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Starting the mass spectrometer

The Waters Xevo G2 QTof is compatible with the ACQUITY UPLC and
nanoACQUITY UPLC systems. If you are not using either system, refer to the
documentation relevant to your LC system (see
page 1-6).
Caution:
instrument. For more details, refer to the following sources:
• Appendix
for mass spectrometer solvent information.
• Appendix C of the ACQUITY UPLC System Operator's Guide for
solvent compatibility with ACQUITY devices.
Requirement:
ensure that it obtains the IP addresses of the system instruments.
See the mass spectrometer's online Help for details.
To start the mass spectrometer:
Warning:
supply pressure fall below 690 kPa (6.9 bar, 100 psi).
1. On the rear panel, ensure the nitrogen supply is connected to the
instrument's nitrogen inlet connection (see the figure on
Requirement:
least 95%. Regulate the supply at 600 to 690 kPa (6.0 to 6.9 bar, 90 to
100 psi).
2. Ensure that the collision gas supply is connected to the instrument's
collision cell gas inlet.
Requirement:
purity (99.997%). Regulate the supply at 50 kPa (0.5 bar, 7 psi).
3. Power-on the instrument server or workstation PC.
4. Switch on the Xevo G2 QTof at the power outlet.
5. Press the power switches of the ACQUITY instruments.
Result:
2-2 Preparing the Mass Spectrometer for Operation
Using incompatible solvents can cause severe damage to the
C, "Materials of Construction and Compatible
Power-on the instrument server or workstation PC first, to
To avoid ignition of flammable solvents, never let the nitrogen
The nitrogen must be dry and oil-free, with a purity of at
The collision gas is argon; it must be dry and of high
Each system component runs a series of startup tests.
"Software and data system" on
Solvents",
page B-2).