Diagnostics And Pcb And Assembly Replacement; Running The Tsq System Diagnostics - Thermo Scientific TSQ Series Hardware Manual

Diagnostics and PCB and Assembly Replacement

The TSQ system diagnostics can test many components of the TSQ mass spectrometer. If there is
a problem with the instrument electronics, the diagnostics can often locate the problem. Replacing
a faulty PCB or assembly can usually correct the problem. After the PCB or assembly is replaced,
the diagnostic tests are rerun to verify that the instrument is functioning properly.
Note Three levels of protection are possible:
• No protection—All operators can access all workspaces.
• Automatic protection—Tune Master uses the default password, lctsq, to protect the secure
• Custom password protection—The Key Operator (or Laboratory Administrator or
If your TSQ system has been password protected, you must obtain the password before you can
access the secure workspaces (including the System Tune and Calibration workspace). If the
instrument password is lost, you must reinstall the TSQ software to reset the default password
(lctsq).
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Running the TSQ System Diagnostics

The TSQ system diagnostics are used to test the major electronic circuits within the instrument
and indicate whether the circuits pass or fail the tests. If there is a problem with the instrument
electronics, the TSQ system diagnostics can often locate the problem.
CAUTION Non-expert users should run only the following diagnostics:
• Ion Source Board
• System Control
• Analyzer Control Board
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workspaces.
Manager) can select a password to protect the secure workspaces.
Running the TSQ System Diagnostics
Replacing a Fuse
Replacing PCBs and Power Supplies
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