82 Operation Manual
4 Operating in Chemical Ionization (CI) Mode
The Flow Control Module
The Flow Control Module
The CI reagent gas flow control module regulates the flow of
reagent gas into the CI GC/MS interface. The flow module
consists of a mass flow controller (MFC), gas select valves, CI
calibration valve, shutoff valve, control electronics, and
plumbing.
The instrument provides Swagelok inlet fittings for connecting
the CI reagent gas. The software refers to it as CI reagent gas.
Supply reagent gases at 25 to 30 psi (170 to 205 kPa).