Operating in Electron Impact (EI) Mode 3
5975 Series MSD Operation Manual for MassHunter 93
2 Check the side plate O-ring.
Make sure the O-ring has a very light coat of Apiezon L high vacuum grease.
If the O-ring is very dry, it may not seal well. If the O-ring looks shiny, it has
too much grease on it. (Refer to the 5975 Series MSD Troubleshooting and
Maintenance Manual for lubricating instructions.)
Figure 18 Ion source wiring
FB = Feedthrough Board
Ion source
heater wires
Ion source
sensor wires
Repeller
(red wire
from FB)
Filament 1
(white wires
from FB)
Filament 2
(black wires
from FB)
Ion focus lens
(orange wire
from FB)
Entrance lens
(blue wire
from FB)