Agilent Technologies 5977B Series

Agilent Technologies
Agilent 5977B Series 
MSD
Operating Manual

Agilent Technologies 5977B Series Specifications

General

Chemical Ionization (CI)	Optional
Data System	Agilent MassHunter
Scan Rate	Up to 20, 000 amu/sec
Dynamic Range	10^6
GC Compatibility	Agilent 7890B GC
Quadrupole Temperature	Up to 200 °C
Vacuum System	Turbo molecular pump
Type	Mass Spectrometer
Ion Source	EI and CI
Detector	High Energy Dynode (HED) Electron Multiplier
Sensitivity	1 pg OFN, S/N ≥ 1000:1 (RMS) in EI mode
Operating Temperature	15 - 35 °C
Power Requirements	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Introduction

5977 B Series MSD Version

Details the different models and their capabilities.

Important Safety Warnings

Covers crucial safety precautions for operating the MSD.

Hydrogen Safety

Outlines hazards and safety measures when using hydrogen.

Installing 7890 GC Columns

Operating in EI Mode

Operating the MSD from the DS

To Tune the MSD in EI Mode

Essential step for optimizing MSD performance in EI mode.

Operating in CI Mode

CI Autotune

Procedure for tuning the MSD for CI operation.

To Set Up Methane Reagent Gas Flow

General Maintenance

To Clean the EI HES

To Replace a Filament in an EI XTR, SS, or Inert Source

CI Maintenance

Ion source cleaning

To Switch from the EI HES to the CI Source

Procedure for changing from EI HES to CI source.

To Clean the CI Source