5977B Series MSD Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual 3
1 Introduction
5977B Series MSD Version 10
Abbreviations Used 11
The 5977B Series MSD 13
MSD Hardware Description 16
Electron Ionization (EI) systems 17
Chemical Ionization (CI) systems 17
Changing modes 18
Important Safety Warnings 19
Hydrogen Safety 22
Safety and Regulatory Certifications 28
Cleaning/Recycling the Product 31
Moving or Storing the MSD 31
To Replace the Primary Fuses 32
2 General Troubleshooting
Instrument State 36
Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks 37
General Symptoms 38
Chromatographic Symptoms 40
Mass Spectral Symptoms 45
Pressure Symptoms 49
Temperature Symptoms 52
Error Messages 54
Air Leaks 60
Contamination 61