Removing The Esi Probe; Esci Mode; Optimizing The Esi Probe For Esci Operation - Waters Xevo TQ-S Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Removing the ESI probe

Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To remove the ESI probe:
Warning:
be contaminated with biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always
wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Warning:
prepared for working on the source before commencing this procedure.
1. Prepare the instrument for working on the source (see
2. Disconnect the tubing from the ESI probe.
3. Disconnect the ESI probe's cable from the high voltage connector.
4. Unscrew the probe locking ring.
Warning:
handle the probe with care.
5. Carefully remove the ESI probe from the probe adjuster assembly.
6. If available, fit the protective sleeve to the ESI probe tip.

ESCi mode

To run ESCi, you must fit an ESI probe and corona pin to the ESI/APCI/ESCi
source enclosure.
See "Installing the ESI probe" on page
source" on page
pressure chemical ionization (ESCi)" on page

Optimizing the ESI probe for ESCi operation

See the mass spectrometer's online Help for details on how to optimize the ESI
probe for ESCi operation.
3-6 Changing the Mode of Operation
The LC system connections, ESI probe, and source can
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is
The ESI probe tip is sharp. To avoid puncture wounds,
4-12, and "Combined electrospray ionization and atmospheric
3-2, "Installing the corona pin in the
1-7.
page 4-8).