Configuring The Tdc Settings - Waters GCT Premier Operator's Manual

Tuning Setup parameters
Parameter
Data Format
Scan Time (s)
Inter Scan Delay (s)
Start Mass
End Mass
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Configuring the TDC settings

Before operating the instrument, you must determine that all of the ions are
being counted. multi channel plate (MCP) gain must be optimized and
time-to-digital converter (TDC) settings must be correct. Otherwise, the mass
accuracy will be compromised.
To set up the TDC to count all the ions:
1. In the Tune window, click Settings > TDC Settings.
Description
Lists data formats on the Data Format
drop-down list.
See also: Types of data acquisition on
page 4-14.
Specifies the duration of each scan.
Specifies the time between the scans. The
minimum value is 0.01s (10 ms).
Specifies the starting mass.
Specifies the ending mass
3-3.
The Tune window Settings menu B-11