Replacing Components Of The Ion Source - Thermo Scientific TSQ 9610 Hardware Manual

Replacing Components of the Ion Source

Figure 168. Replaceable Components of the Extractabrite Ion Source
Repeller
Plate
Source-Repeller
Thumbscrews
Thumbscrew-Repeller
Spacers
NOTE: You can also replace the entire ion source cartridge, which consists of the locking ring, spring, nut, repeller, lenses, and sleeve.
See Ion Source Cartridge for details.
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If the components of your ion source get damaged, you can use the illustration below to
visually locate a component and then follow the process to replace it. If you just need to clean
the ion source cartridge, see
Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC-MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering
these components.
Repeller
Nut
Ion Volume
Locking Ring
Repeller
Spring
Insulating
Spacers
Cleaning the Ion Source
Lens/Source
Heaters
Lens 1
Ion
Lens 2
Volume
Repeller
Lens 3/RF Lens
Ion Volume-Repeller
Insulator
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Replacing Components of the Ion Source
Cartridge.
Source
Lens
Heater Block
Heater
Block
Ion
Cartridge
Sleeve
Lens Plate
and Springs
Lens Heater Block
Grounding Strap
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