MSD ChemStation software autotune descriptions
Methods
Data Acquisition
Hardware Installation
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Various autotunes described
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Importance of retaining tuning records emphasized
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Ion source contamination, diagnosis of contamination, and
use of control charts discussed
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EI autotune demonstrated and tune report explained
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Manual tune explained
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View Tunes utility demonstrated and its importance
explained
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PCI Autotune performed (if applicable)
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NCI Autotune performed (if applicable)
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Optimization of reagent gas and application dependency on
gas flow, source temperature, and emission current
discussed
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Importance of retaining tuning and maintenance records
discussed
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Edit entire method demonstrated with OFN_SN.M,
explaining the GC and MS Scan Parameters.
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Method save demonstrated
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Analytical method developed to run both scan and SIM
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Steps involved in acquiring data and editing an entire
method described
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File designated to store the data; data file naming
demonstrated
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Acquisition parameters saved as part of a method
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