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Mass Range | 1 to 200 amu |
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Detector Type | Faraday cup and electron multiplier |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
Maximum Total Pressure | 10⁻⁴ Torr |
Data Output | RS-232 |
Power Supply | 50/60 Hz |
Scan Speed | 0.1 to 10 amu/sec |
Operating Pressure Range | 10⁻¹⁰ to 10⁻⁴ Torr |
Ion Source | Open Ion Source |
Emission Current | 0-2 mA adjustable |
Covers warnings, precautions, electrical hazards, and handling guidelines for the instrument.
Details on the proper use and connection of the power cord to prevent electrical shock.
Guidelines for safe servicing, including the presence of another person and avoiding unauthorized modifications.
Procedures and checks for safely unpacking the RGA system components.
Covers probe, ECU, and software installation, including hardware requirements.
Steps for powering up the RGA Head and verifying readiness for communication.
Guide to launching the RGA software and starting data acquisition.
Description and principle of operation of the ionizer component.
Explanation of the mass filter's design, operation, and characteristics.
Details on Faraday Cup and Electron Multiplier detectors.
Discussion of modifications to the ionizer and probe for specialized applications.
Description of the ECU's front panel layout and connectors.
Details on the ECU's rear panel connectors, LEDs, and cooling fan.
Explanation of the electrometer's function, detection limits, and calibration.
Information on the ECU's lack of serviceable parts and authorized service.
Details the minimum PC hardware and software needed for RGA Windows operation.
Guides on launching the RGA software, connecting to the Head, and shutdown.
Explains the RGA window, multiple head operation, and various display modes.
Procedures for tuning sensitivity, adjusting CEM gain, peak tuning, and securing the head.
Details the structure and valid parameters for RGA commands.
Lists and explains common communication errors and their reporting.
Methods for diagnosing and resolving communication interface issues.
Describes basic programming steps for configuration, operation, and diagnosis.
Lists and describes all available commands based on their functions.
Guides for calibrating the mass scale and resolution (peak width).
Procedure for determining partial and total pressure sensitivity factors.
Method for calibrating the electron multiplier gain.