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2 Operating the MSD
To set the interface temperature from the ChemStation
To set the interface temperature from the ChemStation
Software changes
The software is revised periodically. If the steps in this procedure do not match
your MSD ChemStation software, refer to the manuals and online help supplied
with the software for more information.
1 Select
Instrument Control from the View menu.
2 Click the
Aux button to display the Instrument ` Edit ` Aux: (6890) window.
3 Verify that
MSD is selected under Type and Thermal Aux #2 is selected under
Aux Channel.
4 Turn the heater on, and type the setpoint in the
Next °C column. Do not set
temperature ramps.
5 The typical setpoint is 280°C.
The limits are 0°C and 350°C. A setpoint below ambient temperature turns off the
interface heater.
6 Click
Apply to download setpoints or click OK to download setpoints and
close the window.
7 To make the new settings part of the method, select
Save from the Method
menu.
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Never exceed the maximum temperature for your column.
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Make sure that the carrier gas is turned on and the column has been purged of air before
heating the GC/MSD interface or the GC oven.
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