PlasmaQuant MS product family Basic information
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1 Basic information
1.1 User manual notes
The user manual describes the following spectrometers of the PlasmaQuant series:
PlasmaQuant MS
PlasmaQuant MS Q
PlasmaQuant MS Elite S
PlasmaQuant MS Elite
In the text below these devices are collectively called PlasmaQuant MS. Differences in
the devices concerning the analytical performance are detailed in the section 8.
The user manual informs about the design and function of the PlasmaQuant MS and
provides the necessary know-how for the safe handling of the device and its
components. The user manual includes additional notes on the maintenance and
service of the equipment and potential causes and remedies of any faults.
Instructions for actions which occur in chronological order are numbered and
combined in action units.
Safety notes are indicated by pictographs and signal words. The type and source of the
danger are stated together with notes on preventing the danger.
The elements of ASpect MS software are indicated as follows:
Program terms are identified with
SMALL CAPS (e.g., Menu FILE).
Buttons are shown by square brackets (e.g., [OK] button)
Menu items are separated by arrows (e.g., F
ILE OPEN).
The user manual uses the following symbols and signal words to indicate hazards or
instructions. The safety instructions are always placed before an action.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which might cause fatal or very serious
injuries (deformities).
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which might cause light or minor injuries.
indications of potential material and environmental damage.