To Tune The Msd - HP 5973 Hardware Manual

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To tune the MSD

To tune the MSD

Software changes
The software is revised periodically. If the steps in this procedure do not match
your MS ChemStation software, refer to the manuals and online help supplied with
the software for more information.
1 In the Instrument Control View, select
Instrument menu.
2 Select the tune program you wish to use.
The tune will start immediately. For most applications,
results.
Quick Tune
changing ion ratios. Always tune the MSD with the same column flow and the
same analyzer temperatures that will be used for data acquisition.
3 Wait for the tune to complete and to generate the report.
Save your tune reports. To view history of tune results, select
the Qualify menu.
4 To manually tune your MSD or to perform special autotunes, select
Manual Tune
In the Manual Tune view, you can manually adjust most tune parameters to suit
special needs.
From the Tune menu, in addition to the tunes available from Instrument Control,
you can select special autotunes for specific spectral results:
BFB Tune
See the manuals or online help provided with your MSD ChemStation software for
additional information about tuning.
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Operating the MSD
Standard Spectra Tune
is used to adjust peak width, mass assignment, and abundance, without
from the View menu.
, or Target Tune .
Perform MS Autotune
is not recommended, as it may reduce sensitivity.
from the
gives the best
Autotune
under
View Tunes...
DFTPP Tune ,