CI Troubleshooting 3
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual 73
Cannot complete Autotune
Wrong or corrupted tune file
Check the tune parameters.
The m/z 28/27 ion ratio (for methane) is incorrect. The correct ratio should be
between 1.5 and 5.0.
If the ion ratio is incorrect, adjust it. See the Operation Manual.
The CI ion source is dirty.
Clean the ion source. See Operation Manual for more information.
Too much air or water in the system
See “Air Leaks” on page 54. After eliminating these problems, clean the ion
source.