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OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources Installation Guide RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 December 2023...
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6 Prepare the Buffer Trays......................42 7 Prepare the System........................ 43 Install the Cartridge.........................43 Remove and Install the Interface Plate................48 Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 3/83...
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9 Shut Down and Disconnect....................78 Remove the Cartridge......................78 Store the Cartridge........................82 Disconnect the CESI 8000 Plus System from the Mass Spectrometer........82 OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405...
Applicable labels have been affixed to the system. International Standards The OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter for NanoSpray II, NanoSpray Flex, and NanoSpray Flex NG Ion Sources has been evaluated as part of the CESI 8000 Plus High Performance Separation-...
When the system is removed from service, obey national and local environmental regulations to divide and recycle different materials. Note: SCIEX will not accept any system returns without a completed Decontamination Form. Contact an FSE to get a copy of the form.
Definition Hot Surface Hazard Symbols, Indicators, and Labels Note: If any of the labels used to identify a component become detached, then contact a SCIEX service representative. Documentation Symbols and Conventions The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the guide.
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Tip! Tips supply information that helps to apply the techniques in a procedure or gives a shortcut, but that is not essential to the completion of a procedure. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Use the manufacturer's instructions to install the ion source on the mass spectrometer. Pull the ion source drawer fully out, away from the inlet on the mass spectrometer. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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The top of the arm on the mounting bracket should be parallel with the horizontal plane of the XYZ manipulator. Use the alignment knobs on the XYZ manipulator to do an initial alignment: OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Figure 2-3 Alignment of Rulers: Knob A Use knob B to align 14 on the moveable ruler with 0 on the static ruler. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Install the adapter in the mounting bracket until the adapter is tight against the bracket. Make sure that the high-voltage cable hangs freely from the adapter. If required, then turn the adapter. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Figure 2-8 Adapter Installed in the Mounting Bracket Push the ion source drawer toward the inlet on the mass spectrometer. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Connect the other end of the relay cable (Figure 2-10, item 1) to the mass spectrometer. Figure 2-10 Relay Cable OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405...
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Connect the input cable between the ion source and the CESI 8000 Plus system. Connect the high-voltage input cable to the port on the ion source. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Connect the red banana plug to the red port on the connections panel. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Connect the black banana plug to the black port on the connections panel. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Make sure that the 1-inch adapter ring is not installed. Figure 2-13 Adapter Ring Item Description Socket head screws Ion max adapter 1-inch (deep) adapter ring OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 18/83...
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Use the alignment knob to move the ion source stage as far away as possible from the inlet on the mass spectrometer. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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If the ion source stage is too close to the inlet on the mass spectrometer, then damage to the sprayer tip can occur. Install the adapter in the holder on the ion source. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Make sure that the position of the adapter is tight, and then tighten the thumbscrew. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Adapter installed in the ion source Remove the protective sleeve from the sprayer tip. Figure 2-18 Protective Sleeve and Sprayer Tip OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405...
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10. Turn the sprayer assembly counterclockwise to lock it in the adapter. Figure 2-19 Lock the Sprayer Assembly in the Adapter Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
On the right side of the CESI 8000 Plus system, open the access door to show the high- voltage connections panel. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405...
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90 degrees clockwise to lock it in position. Connect the red banana plug to the red port on the connections panel. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Connect the high-voltage input cable from the mass spectrometer to the Input port on the connections panel, and then turn the cable 90 degrees clockwise to lock it in position. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Turn on power to the CESI 8000 Plus system. Click Start > CESI 8000 Software, and then click Change MS Type. Figure 3-1 Change MS Type Option Make sure that the Connect to AB SCIEX MS check box is cleared. Figure 3-2 Change MS Type Dialog Installation Guide...
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If the IP address that shows needs to be changed, then contact sciex.com/request-support. Click Change. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405...
Make sure that the capillary will not touch the mass spectrometer when the stage moves forward. Figure 4-1 Nanospray II Alignment Knob Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 29/83...
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Make sure that the CESI 8000 Plus system is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) away from the ion source stage so that the coolant tubes can be extended fully. Figure 4-2 System Near the Ion Source Stage OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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CESI 8000 Plus system aligns with the sprayer tip. WARNING! Personal Injury Hazard. Remove consumables from the mobile cart before the height is adjusted. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 31/83...
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When the CESI 8000 Plus system is in visual alignment with the mass spectrometer, step on the locking lever of each caster to lock each wheel of the mobile cart in position. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide...
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If the sprayer tip is too close to the inlet, then the accidental suction of rinse solution into the mass spectrometer can occur and cause damage. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 33/83...
Make sure that the CESI 8000 Plus system is approximately 18 cm to 20 cm (7.1 inches to 7.9 inches) away from the ion source so that the coolant tubes can be extended fully. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide...
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When the CESI 8000 Plus system is in visual alignment with the mass spectrometer, step on the locking lever of each caster to lock each wheel of the mobile cart in position. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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While holding the body of the adapter to prevent it from moving towards the inlet, install the sprayer in the adapter, aligning the arrow on the cartridge with the unlock position on the adapter. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Move the sprayer tip until it is approximately 2 mm to 4 mm away from the ion source inlet. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 37/83...
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Align the System with the Mass Spectrometer Figure 4-12 Sprayer Tip at the Ion Source Inlet OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 38/83...
Only prepare new 20% HAc solution when the 200 mM LE buffer, pH 4.0 is prepared. In a 100 mL glass bottle, add 80 mL of CE Grade Water. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Divide the beta-galactosidase stock solution into aliquots of 50 µL. Keep the beta-galactosidase stock solution at –35 °C to –15 °C for as long as 1 year. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Keep the sample at 2 °C to 8 °C. At the end of the day, discard the solution that was not used. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Note: This layout is the same for all five methods in the CESI 8000 Plus software. Figure 6-1 Buffer Tray Layout OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Open the cartridge cover. Figure 7-1 Cartridge Cover Loosen the thumbscrews on the insertion bar, and then lift the insertion bar. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 43/83...
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Open the access panel. Figure 7-3 Access Panel Put the sprayer housing through the side panel, and then put the sprayer in the holster. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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To install the cartridge body, put the ends of the cartridge on the aligning blocks of the interface plate at a 45-degree angle, and lightly push the cartridge in. Figure 7-5 Aligning Blocks Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 45/83...
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Figure 7-6 T Slider Item Description Align the T slider in the groove OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 46/83...
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Capillaries can be seen below the interface block within the ejectors Put the coolant and capillary tubing through the notched arm. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Cartridge. Turn off the power to the CESI 8000 Plus system. Loosen the thumbscrews on the sides of the interface plate. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405...
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Hold the handle on the top of the interface plate and install it. Make sure that the interface plate is flush with the mounting surface of the CESI 8000 Plus system. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Use the CESI-MS conditioning method to rehydrate the coating of the bare fused-silica capillaries and to establish the electrical connection in the sprayer tip. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Carefully immerse the sprayer tip in the Falcon tube. Figure 7-13 Sprayer Immersed in Liquid Run the CESI-MS conditioning method. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 51/83...
In the 32 Karat software, go to the Direct Control window. Click the Pressure field. Figure 7-15 Pressure Settings Dialog to Fill the Conductive Liquid Capillary OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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When the conductive liquid capillary is filled with BGE, a droplet will show at the end of the stainless steel needle. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Figure 7-18 Pressure Settings Dialog to Fill the Separation Capillary In the Pressure field, type 100. In the Duration field, type 2. Click Forward. Click Pressure. Click OK. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 54/83...
To set the values for voltage in the 32 Karat software, do this: Go to the Direct Control window, and then double-click the Voltage field. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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In the Interface Heater Temperature (IHT) field, type 50.0. On the MS tab, do this: In the Scan type field, select TOF MS. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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In the TOF Masses (Da) Max field, type 2000. In the Period Duration field, type 10. Click Start. If a non-SCIEX mass spectrometer is in use, then do this on the mass spectrometer acquisition computer: Set the ESI voltage to zero.
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In the Period Duration field, type 5. 16. Click Acquire, and then type a file name (for example, Baseline). 17. If a non-SCIEX mass spectrometer is in use, then do this on the mass spectrometer acquisition computer: Set the ESI voltage to 1.0 kV and continue to acquire data.
Fine-Tune the Position of the Sprayer Tip. 19. If a non-SCIEX mass spectrometer is in use, then do this: Monitor the spray stability for 20 minutes to 30 minutes to make sure that the baseline fluctuation is ≤ 40%. If the baseline fluctuation is > 40%, then condition the capillaries. Refer to the section: Condition the Capillaries.
Use this procedure to adjust the position of the sprayer tip and find the required ESI voltage for mass spectrometer acquisition: • After installing a cartridge OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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10. Set the ESI voltage to zero. 11. Turn off the separation voltage. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 61/83...
As an alternative, PepCalMix can be used as the test sample. PepCalMix has 20 different stable isotope-labeled peptides and is available from SCIEX. For instructions about how to use PepCalMix, refer to the document: CESI 8000 Plus High Performance Separation-ESI Module User Guide.
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• The following figure shows the second segment of the tune method, with a duration of 44 minutes and an the optimum ESI voltage set for a stable spray. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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In the Scan Description section, from the Data type list, select Profile. In the Scan Ranges section, in the First Mass (m/z) field, type 300.00, and in the Last Mass (m/z) field, type 1500.00. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Note: Make sure that the system will go into standby mode when the sequence completes. In the Xcalibur software, open the New Sequence Template window. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Click OK. On the Sequence Setup-Home Page, highlight the row for the sample to run, and then click the Sequence Run icon OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405...
In the 32 Karat software, click File > Method > New. Use the initial conditions in the following figure. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 67/83...
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In row 10 of the sequence table, click the Event cell, then select Separate. Set the parameters that show in the following figure, and then click OK. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Create a Sequence in the 32 Karat Software In the 32 Karat software, click File > Sequence > Sequence Wizard. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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To the right of the Method field, click , and then select the CESI-MS separation method. Click Next. Figure 8-10 Sequence Wizard - Unknowns Page OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405...
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Note: The Open File option is used to reprocess data files, not to acquire data. Select the applicable options. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 71/83...
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Note: If the Advance check box is selected for the inlet, outlet, or both vials, then the values for the vial positions are filled down automatically in the Sample Inject Inlet/Outlet columns in the sequence table. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
1.5 mL 0.1 N HCl 1 vial 1.5 mL Put the reagents in the following positions in the buffer tray. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 73/83...
To see the status of the first autocalibration run, monitor the Bgal_Installation sequence. The first autocalibration run in the following figure is being acquired. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Click File > Open, and then browse to the location where the beta-galactosidase data file was saved. Click Open. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 75/83...
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Note: If required, then use the mass spectrometer mass calibration to adjust the peak ranges 714.5 to 714.7 and 729.2 to 729.4. • Set automatic processing to include smoothing with a smoothing value of 5. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Calculate the migration time of each peak. Make sure that the two peaks are separated by at least 0.05 minutes. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
Approximately 30 seconds are required. Wait for the pump to turn off. Loosen the thumbscrews on the insertion bar. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Figure 9-3 Unlock the Sprayer from the Cartridge Item Description Sprayer in the Unlock position Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 79/83...
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11. Put the tubing with the sprayer end through the access panel. Figure 9-5 Sprayer and Tubing Through the Access Panel 12. Remove the coolant tubing from the notched arm. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources...
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Note: Drops of liquid coolant that might fall from the cartridge ends are normal and do not cause damage to the hardware. 14. Refer to the section: Store the Cartridge. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 81/83...
Make sure that the cartridge has been removed. Refer to the section: Remove the Cartridge. Turn off the CESI 8000 Plus system. OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, Installation Guide Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 82/83...
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11. Remove the adapter from the ion source. If required, then remove the adapter mounting bracket. 12. Keep the adapter, adapter mounting bracket and thumbscrews, and cables in a safe place. Installation Guide OptiMS Thermo MS Adapter For Nanospray II, RUO-IDV-05-3313-B | 5302405 Nanospray Flex, and Nanospray Flex NG Ion Sources 83/83...
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