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Operating in Electron Impact (EI) Mode
These messages indicate that the MSD has not received its unique IP address.
If the messages persist after you have logged onto your account on the
GC/MSD ChemStation, consult the Troubleshooting section of the Software
Installation manual.
Loading OS
The operating system of the instrument controller is being initialized.
<method> Complete <timestamp>
The run and subsequent data processing are done. The same message appears
even if the run was terminated prematurely.
Method Loaded <method name>
Method parameters were sent to the system.
MS locked by <computer name>
MS parameters can only be changed from the GC/MSD ChemStation.
Press Sideplate
A reminder during startup to press the MSD sideplate to ensure an adequate
vacuum seal.
Run: <method> Acquiring <datafile>
A run is in progress; data is being acquired to the designated data file.
System status messages displayed during startup
The following messages are displayed on the LCP display during startup:
Continue to press the sideplate of the MSD until the MSD Ready message
appears. This helps the instrument to pump down more quickly.
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