Preparing For Operation; Starting The Mass Spectrometer - Waters Xevo TQD Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Starting the mass spectrometer

The Waters Xevo TQD is compatible with the ACQUITY UPLC system; if you
are not using an ACQUITY UPLC system, refer to the documentation relevant
to the system you are using (see "Non-ACQUITY devices for use with Xevo
TQD" on page
Caution:
instrument. For more details, refer to the following sources:
• See
• Appendix C of the ACQUITY UPLC System Operator's Guide for
solvent compatibility with ACQUITY™ devices.
Starting the mass spectrometer entails powering-on the ACQUITY
workstation, logging into the workstation, powering-on the mass spectrometer
and all other ACQUITY instruments, and starting the MassLynx software.
Requirement:
workstation first to ensure that it obtains the IP addresses of the system
instruments.
See the mass spectrometer's online Help for details on MassLynx and
IntelliStart applications.
To start the mass spectrometer:
Warning:
supply pressure fall below 400 kPa (4.0 bar, 58 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% or, for APGC use, at least 99.999%. Regulate the supply at 600
to 690 kPa (6.0 to 6.9 bar, 90 to 100 psi).
For more information on connections, see the figure on
2. Ensure that the collision gas supply is connected to the instrument's
collison cell gas inlet.
Requirement:
purity (99.997%). Regulate the supply at 50 kPa (0.5 bar, 7 psi).
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Preparing for Operation

1-7).
Using incompatible solvents can cause severe damage to the
page C-1 for solvent information.
You must power-on and log in to the ACQUITY UPLC
To avoid igniting 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
page 1-21).
page 1-21.