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TSQ 8000 Evo
Mass Spectrometer
Hardware Manual
1R120586-0003 Revision
A July 2014
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Preface
13
About Your System
13
Related Documentation
14
System Requirements
15
Safety and Special Notices
15
Special Notices
15
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
16
Hydrogen Safety Precautions
17
Using Hydrogen with TSQ 8000 Evo
19
Hydrogen Connection Guidelines
19
Purchasing Hydrogen
21
Properly Storing Hydrogen
21
Hydrogen Safety Codes, Standards and References
23
Hazardous Substances Precautions
24
Biological Hazard Warning Note
24
Venting Toxic Gases
25
Contacting Us
25
Chapter 1 Performing Routine Maintenance
27
Maintenance Supplies and Tools
29
Configuring the TSQ 8000 Evo System
30
Powering on the TSQ 8000 Evo System
33
Powering off the TSQ 8000 Evo System
36
Replacing a Column
38
Maintaining the Foreline Pump
46
Checking the Oil in the Foreline Pump
47
Adding Oil to the Foreline Pump
47
Purging Gas from the Oil in the Foreline Pump
49
Changing the Oil in a Foreline Pump
49
Removing the Ion Source Cartridge for Cleaning
53
Removing the Ion Source Cartridge
54
Disassembling the Ion Source Cartridge
65
Reassembling the Ion Source Cartridge
66
Reinserting the Ion Source Cartridge
70
Maintaining the Calibration Gas Module
77
Refilling the Calibrant Reservoir
78
Replacing a Dual Filament
80
Replacing the Electron Multiplier
87
Cleaning Durable Components
94
Cleaning Delicate Components
98
Cleaning the Filters
100
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting
103
Troubleshooting
103
Using Diagnostics
104
Running a Diagnostic Tune
107
Investigating Communication Issues
109
Software Is Not Communicating with the TSQ 8000 Evo System
109
Cannot Download Methods to the TSQ 8000 Evo System
109
GC Does Not Start or Is Not Ready
109
Sample Data Are Not Acquired
111
GC Is Not Communicating with the PC
111
Autosampler Is Not Communicating with the PC
111
Investigating Contamination Issues
112
Chemical Noise Is at M/Z 429, 355, 281
113
Chemical Noise Is at M/Z 207, 429, 355, 281
113
Chemical Noise Is at M/Z 149, 167, 279
113
Chemical Noise Is at M/Z 43, 57, 71, 85, 99, Etc
113
Spectra Is Showing Solvent Contamination
113
Investigating Filament and Lens Control Issues
115
Filament Has Burned out
115
Filament Does Not Last Long
115
Diagnostics Indicate There Is a Problem with Lens Voltages
115
Investigating Temperature Issues
116
Lens/Source Heater Does Not Heat
117
Lens/Source Heater Overheats
117
Transfer Line Does Not Heat
117
Transfer Line Overheats
117
Investigating Vacuum Issues
118
An Air Leak Is Detected
119
Foreline Pump Does Not Power on
119
Foreline Pump Powers On, but the System Does Not Pump down
119
Turbomolecular Pump Does Not Power on
119
Turbomolecular Pump Shuts off While in Use
120
Investigating Power Supply Issues
121
TSQ 8000 Evo System Does Not Power on
121
Breaker
121
RF DC Supply Is Outside the Acceptable Range
121
Investigating RF/DC Issues
122
RF Dip Is Incorrect
122
RF/DC System Check Diagnostic Fails
122
Investigating Sensitivity Issues
123
Poor Sensitivity or Sudden Loss in Sensitivity
124
Poor High Mass Response
124
Poor Sensitivity in CI Mode
124
Investigating Stability Issues
125
Mass Assignment Is Unstable
125
Signal Response Is Unstable or Shows Unexpected Drop-Out
125
Investigating Tuning Issues
126
Tune Is Interrupted
127
Cannot Find Calibration Gas Peaks
127
Cannot Perform Detector Gain Calibration
127
Cannot Calibrate Resolution
127
Cannot Perform Mass Calibration
127
An Air Leak Has Been Detected
127
TSQ 8000 Evo Tune Reports an Error While Saving a Tune File
128
Contacting Technical Support
129
Advanced Troubleshooting
131
Chapter 3 Advanced Troubleshooting
131
Replacing Components of the Analyzer
132
Analyzer Tray
133
Ion Guide
147
Q1 Entrance Lens and Q1 Entrance Lens Endcap
152
Ion Guide Wire Set
157
Q1 Quad, Q3 Quad, and Collision Cell Assemblies
158
Quad 1 and Quad 3 Wire Sets
162
Q3 Exit Lens Assembly
165
Replacing Components of the Ion Source
167
Source Heater Block, Lens Heater Block, and Lens/Source Heater
168
Source-Repeller Thumbscrews
178
Thumbscrew-Repeller Spacers
180
Insulating Spacers
182
Repeller Plate
185
Lens Heater Block Grounding Strap
188
Lens Plate and Springs
189
Source to Ion Guide Spacer
191
Ion Source Cartridge
196
Reinserting the Ion Source Cartridge
213
Replacing Components of the Source Exchange Tool
220
Replacing Components of the Vacuum Interlock
224
Replacing Components of the Manifold
238
Manifold Door Hinge
239
Front Manifold Plate
245
Back Manifold Plate
255
Magnets
258
Shut down Your System by Following the Steps in System" on Page
258
Vent Valve Knob and O-Ring
260
Delivery Tubes
261
Slide the Top Cover Panel Toward the Back of the Instrument and Lift It off
261
Replacing Components of the Electron Multiplier
263
Electron Multiplier Plate
264
Large Feedthroughs
269
Anode Feedthrough
271
12. Reconnect the Electrometer Board Cable and Large Feedthrough Cables
273
Reinstalling the TSQ 8000 Evo System Software
274
Updating the Firmware on the Instrument
274
Upgrading Software on the Computer
275
System Requirements
276
Installing the Software Set
277
Replacing the Covers of the TSQ 8000 Evo Instrument
280
Top Cover Panel
281
Left Hand Front Panel and Left Hand Sub Panel
282
Right Side Panel
284
Use a T20 Torxhead Screwdriver to Remove the Screw at each Corner of the Right Side Panel
284
Shutting down the TSQ 8000 Evo
284
Restart Your System by Following the Instructions in
284
Top Manifold Cover
285
Replacing the Chassis Feet
286
Replacing Components of the Front Door
288
Front Door Hinges and Supports
289
Front Door Latch
291
Restarting the System
292
Replacing the Boards in the TSQ 8000 Evo Instrument
293
Front and Rear RF Boards and Front and Rear Rod Driver Boards
294
RF Board/Rod Driver Board Kits
300
4- Pin Feedthrough
303
Lens Driver Board
308
20-Pin Feedthrough
312
PC Communication Board, Controller Interface Board, and Support
320
Bracket
320
Distribution Board
326
Source Interface Board and Heat Shield
340
Electrometer Board Cable
342
Electrometer Board and Shield
344
Replacing the Power Supplies
346
Power Module
347
Dynode and Multiplier Power Supply
351
Replacing the Calibration Gas Components
356
Calibration Gas Module
357
Calibrant Reservoir Kit
365
Gas Mixing Chamber
367
Transfer Line
368
Replacing the Collision Gas Components
372
Replacing Fans and Filters
380
Front Wire Mesh Filter
382
Left Rear Wire Mesh Filter
383
Chassis Cooling Fan and Fan Plenum
384
Air Deflector
390
Turbo Cooling Fan and Turbo Cooling Fan Filter
392
Replacing the Turbomolecular Pump
400
Convectron Gauge and Foreline Adapter with Hose
406
Chapter 4 Upgrade Equipment
409
Dust Filter
410
CI Reagent Gas Flow Module
411
CI Ion Volume
419
EI/CI Ion Volume
420
Ion Gauge and Tube Shield
421
Probe Controller
424
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Preinstallation Manual
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Language
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