Thermo Scientific TSQ 9610 Hardware Manual page 199

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Figure 155. Reattaching Quadrupole 1, the Ion Guide, and the Collision Cell Assembly to the
Analyzer Tray
Q1 Entrance
Lens Endcap
Tip You will get better signal if you gently push the quadrupole rod endcaps toward one
another while tightening the screws.
19. Reattach the Q3 exit lens assembly and Q3 to the analyzer tray. Ensure that quadrupole 3
and the collision cell assembly are correctly positioned before tightening screws.
20. Reattach the two screws on each side of the quadrupole rod endcaps.
Tip The endcaps have cutouts that you should use to check to be sure the ceramics are
aligned properly before attaching the two screws.
Figure 156. Replacing the Collision Cell and Quadrupole 3 in the Analyzer Tray
Q3 Quad
Assembly
Collision Cell
Assembly
21. Reconnect the three lens wires attached to the lenses between the quadrupoles.
22. Reconnect the Q1 entrance lens wire to the source interface board.
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Replacing Components of the Analyzer
Screws
TSQ 9610 Hardware Manual
Advanced Troubleshooting
Quad 1
Collision
Cell
Assembly
Q3 Exit Lens
Assembly
Screws
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