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Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010 Series User Manual

Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010 Series
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225-18481
Mar. 2010
Gas Chromatograph Mass
Spectrometer
GCMS-QP2010 Series
Operation Guide
For GCMSsolution Ver. 2.6

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Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryGas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer
Mass Spectrometer TypeQuadrupole
SoftwareGCMSsolution
Interface TemperatureUp to 350 °C
Ion SourceEI (Electron Ionization)
Mass Range1.5 to 1090 m/z
Scan Speed10, 000 u/sec
Data AcquisitionScan, SIM
Data Acquisition ModesScan, SIM
GC Oven Temperature ProgramUp to 20 ramps
DetectorSecondary Electron Multiplier
GC CompatibilityShimadzu GC-2010 series
Dimensions (W x D x H)520 mm

Summary

Overall Configuration of GCMSsolution

1.1 Programs

Describes the software programs that make up GCMSsolution.

1.2 Flowchart of Operating Procedure

Provides a visual overview of the GC/MS system operating procedure.

Starting GC/MS

2.1 Turning ON the Power

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the GC/MS system and its components.

2.2 Layout of Operating Areas

Details the different areas and components within the GCMSsolution software interface.

2.3 Inspecting Consumable Items and Maintenance Parts

Guides users on how to check the status of consumable items and maintenance parts.

2.4 System Configuration

Explains how to check and set the modules used for analysis within the GC/MS system.

2.5 Vacuum System Startup

Procedures for starting the vacuum system, essential for GC/MS operation.

2.6 Checking for Vacuum Leakage

Outlines the steps to detect and diagnose potential vacuum leaks in the system.

2.7 Autotuning

Details the process of autotuning the GC/MS system for optimal performance and calibration.

Creating a Folder

3.1 Creating a Folder with Data Explorer

Instructions for creating data folders using the Data Explorer function.

Qualitative Analysis

4.1 Creating a Method File

Guides on setting instrument parameters and similarity search parameters for qualitative analysis.

4.2 Repeating Autotuning

Procedures for performing autotuning again if necessary under specific analysis conditions.

4.3 Sequential Analysis

Describes how to create and execute batch files for sequential qualitative analysis.

4.4 Analyzing Data

Explains basic qualitative data processing, including displaying spectra and similarity search.

4.5 Printing Qualitative Analysis Reports

Covers using templates to create and output qualitative analysis reports.

Quantitative Analysis

5.1 Creating a Method File

Guides on analyzing standard samples and registering data for quantitative analysis.

5.2 Sequential Analysis

Describes creating and executing batch files for sequential quantitative analysis.

5.3 Analyzing Data

Covers checking and correcting calibration curves and quantitation results.

5.4 Printing Quantitative Analysis Reports

Explains how to create and output quantitative analysis reports.

Shutting Down GC/MS

6.1 Vacuum System Shutdown

Procedures for safely shutting down the vacuum system of the GC/MS.

6.2 Turning OFF the Power

Step-by-step instructions for turning off the power to the GC/MS system.

Appendix A File Format

Appendix B Viewing Help

B.1 Viewing Help

Provides methods for accessing help documentation within the GCMSsolution software.

Appendix C Using Data Explorer

C.1 Using Data Explorer

Explains how to use the Data Explorer function to easily load files and manage data.

Appendix D Maintenance

D.1 Maintenance

General guidance on replacing consumable items and performing necessary maintenance.

D.2 Easy sTop (Applicable to QP2010 Ultra and QP2010 SE models)

Describes the Easy sTop feature for replacing consumables without stopping the vacuum system.

D.3 Reset Procedure for Usage Frequencies and Usage Times ^ Ver.2.5

Details how to reset usage counters for consumables after replacement or cleaning.

D.4 Changing Replacement Guidelines for septa and Glass Inserts

Instructions for adjusting replacement frequency guidelines for septa and glass inserts.

Appendix E Single Analysis (Manual Injection)

E.1 Single Analysis (Manual Injection)

Procedures for analyzing samples one-by-one using manual injection.

Appendix F Index Searches

F.1 Index Searches

How to search the library for information related to target compounds.

Appendix G Displaying Chromatograms

G.1 Displaying Chromatograms from Fragment Tables

Guides on displaying mass chromatograms using fragment tables.

G.2 Displaying Chromatograms from Mass Spectra

Guides on displaying mass chromatograms derived from mass spectra.

Appendix J Printing Reports

J.1 Printing Images (Printing Spectra and Chromatograms Displayed in Windows)

Instructions for printing displayed window images as reports.

J.2 Creating Reports

Methods for creating reports using predefined formats or previously saved templates.

Appendix H Editing and Adding Batch Files During Sequential Analysis

H.1 Editing Batch Files

Procedures for editing batch files while sequential analysis is in progress.

H.2 Adding Batch Files (Batch Queue)

How to add new batch files to the queue for processing after the current batch.

Appendix I Reducing the Carrier Gas Flow Rate After Sequential Analysis and Using the Ecology Mode

I.1 Reducing the Carrier Gas Flow Rate After Sequential Analysis

Guides on creating method files to reduce carrier gas flow rate after analysis.

I.2 Ecology Mode (This feature applies to QP2010 Ultra and QP2010 SE models.)

Explains how to use the ecology mode to reduce power and gas consumption during standby.

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