Max300-LG : Description - Specifications - Installation Guide
Extrel
Core Mass Spectrometers
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the type of valve option installed, but all installations must perform the same function of
getting the calibration gases to the instrument without contamination.
A common configuration is for the MAX300
™
-LG to be equipped with a Valco rotary
valve using 1/16” fittings. For such a configuration each cylinder of calibration gas
requires:
• High quality, low outlet pressure, two stage regulator with a stainless steel
diaphragm and appropriate CGA fitting. Special regulators are required for particularly
corrosive gases.
• 1/16" O.D. x 0.030" I.D. stainless steel tubing. Length as required to connect
MAX300
™
-LG to the gas storage area.
• 1/16" stainless steel "Swagelok" union to connect 0.010" I.D. and 0.030" I.D.
stainless steel tubing.
• 1/16" Valco nuts and ferrules (plugged), are supplied with the valve kit.
• Valco in-line filter.
Figure 6: Calibration Gas Connection
Routine Maintenance
To ensure proper operation, maintenance of the mass spectrometer hardware is required.
Venting the Vacuum System
Required Tools
• (1) Flat blade screwdriver, ¼ inch