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4 Operating in EI Mode

To Set Analyzer Temperatures from the Instrument Control View

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3 To send the new temperature parameters to the currently loaded tune file

and download these parameters to the MSD, click Apply.

4 Click Close to exit the dialog. If changes were made to any parameters the

Save MS Tune File dialog displays. Click OK to save your changes to the

same file, or type a new file name and click OK. Click Cancel to discard the

edit made to any parameter.

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About this Manual3
Where to Find more Information4
Table of Contents5
Introduction11
5977C Series MSD Version12
Abbreviations Used13
The 5977C Series MSD15
Physical Description15
Vacuum Gauge16
MSD Hardware Description17
Important Safety Warnings19
Many Internal Parts of the MSD Carry Dangerous Voltages19
Electrostatic Discharge Is a Threat to MSD Electronics20
Many Parts Are Dangerously Hot20
The Oil Pan under the Foreline Pump Can be a Fire Hazard21
Hydrogen Safety22
GC Precautions22
Dangers Unique to GC/MSD Operation23
Hydrogen Accumulation in an MSD23
Precautions24
Safety and Regulatory Certifications28
Information29
Symbols29
Electromagnetic Compatibility30
Sound Emission Declaration30
Intended Use31
Cleaning/Recycling the Product31
Accidental Liquid Spillage31
Moving or Storing the MSD31
To Replace the Primary Fuses32
Installing 8890 GC Columns35
Columns36
Conditioning Columns36
Conditioning Ferrules37
Tips and Hints37
To Install a Capillary Column in a Split/Splitless Inlet38
To Condition a Capillary Column41
To Install a Capillary Column in the GC/MSD Interface Using the Self-Tightening Column Nut42
To Install a Capillary Column in the GC/MSD Interface Using a Standard Column Nut47
Nut47
To Install the GC/MSD Interface Tip Seal50
The GC/MSD Interface for an 8890 Series GC52
Installing Intuvo 9000 GC Columns55
Columns56
Conditioning Columns57
Tips and Hints57
To Replace an Intuvo GC Column59
To Replace an Intuvo 9000 GC Gasket63
To Install a Column Guard or Jumper Chip64
To Replace the 9000 GC/MS Tail68
To Condition an Intuvo Capillary Column72
To Install the GC/MSD Interface Tip Seal74
The GC/MSD Interface for a 9000 Series GC76
Operating in EI Mode77
Operating the MSD from the DS79
Configuring the MSD through the Web User Interface (WUI)80
To Change the Network Settings of the MSD80
Emodule Mini Display Readout83
Front Panel Instrument Status LED84
Before You Turn on the MSD85
Pumping down86
Controlling Temperatures86
Controlling Column Flow87
Controlling Jetclean Hydrogen Flow87
Venting the MSD88
To View MSD Temperature and Vacuum in Manual Tune89
To Set Monitors for MSD Temperature and Vacuum Status91
To Set Analyzer Temperatures from the Instrument Control View94
To Set the GC/MSD Interface Temperature from Masshunter96
To Monitor High Vacuum Pressure98
To Tune the MSD in EI Mode100
To Set the Operation Mode for the Optional Jetclean System102
To Set the Jetclean Parameters for the Clean Only Mode103
To Verify EI System Performance104
To Perform High-Mass Testing105
To Open the MSD Covers108
To Vent the MSD109
To Pumpdown the MSD112
Operating in CI Mode115
General Guidelines116
CI Autotune117
To Operate the CI MSD119
To Pumpdown the MSD in CI Mode120
To Set up the Software for CI Operation121
To Operate the Reagent Gas Flow Control Module123
To Set up Methane Reagent Gas Flow126
To Use Other Reagent Gases128
To Perform a PCI Autotune (Methane Only)131
To Perform an NCI Autotune (Methane Reagent Gas)133
To Verify PCI Performance135
To Verify NCI Performance136
To Monitor CI Mode High Vacuum Pressure137
General Maintenance139
Before Starting141
Maintaining the Vacuum System146
Maintaining the Analyzer147
To Open the Analyzer Chamber149
To Remove the EI HES151
To Connect/Disconnect Wiring to the EI HES153
To Disassemble the EI HES154
To Clean the EI HES157
To Assemble the EI HES160
To Remove the EI HES Filaments165
To Install the EI HES Filament167
To Install the EI HES168
To Remove the EI XTR, SS, Inert, or HydroNert Source169
To Connect/Disconnect Wiring from the EI XTR, SS, and Inert Sources170
To Connect/Disconnect Wiring from the EI Hydro Nert Source171
To Connect/Disconnect Wiring from the EI HydroNert Source171
To Disassemble the EI SS or EI Inert Source172
To Disassemble the EI XTR Source175
To Disassemble the EI HydroNert Source178
To Clean an EI XTR, SS, or Inert Source181
To Clean the EI HydroNert Source185
To Assemble an EI SS or Inert Source188
To Assemble the EI XTR Source191
To Assemble the EI HydroNert Source194
To Replace a Filament in an EI XTR, SS, Inert, or HydroNert Source197
Source199
To Install the EI XTR, SS, Inert, or HydroNert Source199
To Replace the Electron Multiplier Horn200
To Close the Analyzer Chamber202
General Information204
To Set up Your MSD for CI Operation204
CI Maintenance204
To Switch from the EI HES to the CI Source205
To Remove the EI HES Radiator206
To Connect/Disconnect Wiring to the EI HES Radiator207
To Install the CI Source Radiator209
To Switch from the CI Source to the EI HES211
To Remove the CI Source Radiator212
To Install the EI HES Radiator214
To Switch from an EI XTR, SS, or Inert Source to the CI Source215
To Switch from the CI Source to an EI XTR, SS, or Inert Source216
To Remove the CI Source217
To Connect/Disconnect Non-HES Model Wiring from the CI Source218
To Connect/Disconnect EI HES Model Wiring to the CI Source219
To Disassemble the CI Source220
To Clean the CI Source223
To Assemble the CI Source226
To Remove the CI Source Filament229
To Install a CI Source Filament231
To Install the CI Source232

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