3Tuning
Diagnostic Tune (6495D only)
57 Agilent Triple Quadrupole LC/MS System User Guide
Diagnostic Tune (6495D only)
In the Diagnostic Tune section, execute a Diagnostic Tune to produce a log file
called TCDBackup.zip, which can be sent to Agilent service personnel. It is
created and retrieved from the OpenLab Control Panel in the Logs section under
Administration > Diagnostics.
A diagnostic tune should only be performed when the autotune has failed. Ensure
sufficient tune solution in CDS bottle before starting. During normal operation, a
diagnostic tune will last approximately 3 hours.
1 In the Method Editor window, click the TQ tab.
2 Click Tune > Diagnostic tune in the left pane.
3 Click Tune control in the toolbar to lock control of the instrument.
4 Click Diagnostic Tune to open the Manual Tune View window. The
Advanced Tune program opens separate from MassHunter.