Troubleshooting The Electronics Unit; Initial Checks; Quick And Easy Solutions - Ametek FlarePro User Manual

Troubleshooting the Electronics Unit

4-18 | FlarePro Process Mass Spectrometer

Initial Checks

In many cases, a system failure is not due to a problem with an electronic
component, but rather to one of the following:
• Operation at too high pressure (greater than 1 x 10-4 Torr).
• Improper setting of parameters on a Source or Calibrate button.
• Incorrect or improper cable connection.
• Burned out Filament.
• Shorted-out Ion Source parts usually resulting from an incorrect Filament or
Source replacement.

Quick and Easy Solutions

The first step in providing a solution to the problem is performing the
following checks:
1.
Make sure the quadrupole rod assembly is properly supported within
the vacuum housing.
2.
Check for leaks in the vacuum system.
The system will not work properly (emission current control) if the
vacuum system pressure is higher than 1 x 10
automatically shut off from the unit above 2.5 x 10
the AMETEK sensor manifold.
3.
Make sure all cables are connected properly to the electronics unit.
4.
Make sure that the electronics unit is fully pushed onto the
feedthrough contacts. Reset the electronics unit by unplugging the
power cable from the unit and plugging it back in.
Torr. Power is
-4
Torr, if used with
-3