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TSQ 9610
Mass Spectrometer
Hardware Manual
1R120622-0003 Revision
A April 2022
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
3
About Your System
15
Preface
15
Related Documentation
16
Safety and Special Notices
17
Special Notices
17
System Requirements
17
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
18
Hydrogen Safety Precautions
21
Using Hydrogen with TSQ 9610
22
Hydrogen Connection Guidelines
23
Purchasing Hydrogen
24
Properly Storing Hydrogen
25
Hydrogen Safety Codes, Standards and References
27
Biological Hazard Warning Note
28
Hazardous Substances Precautions
28
Contacting Us
29
Venting Toxic Gases
29
Performing Routine Maintenance
31
Maintenance Supplies and Tools
33
Configuring the TSQ 9610 System
34
Powering on the TSQ 9610 System
37
Powering off the TSQ 9610 System
41
Ion Source
43
Replacing a Column
43
Replacing a Column on a TSQ 9610 System with a VPI and an Extractabrite Ion Source or a Nevervent AEI (NVAEI) Ion Source
53
Installing the Column in the GC Inlet
59
Maintaining the Foreline Pump
64
Adding Oil to the Foreline Pump
66
Checking the Oil in the Foreline Pump
66
Purging Gas from the Oil in the Foreline Pump
69
Changing the Oil in a Foreline Pump
70
Removing the Ion Source Cartridge
74
Removing the Ion Source Cartridge for Cleaning
74
Disassembling the Extractabrite Ion Source Cartridge
88
Reassembling the Extractabrite Ion Source Cartridge
88
Reassembling the Extractabrite Ion Source Cartridge
93
Disassembling the NVAEI Ion Source Cartridge
98
Reassembling the NVAEI Ion Source Cartridge
99
Reinserting the Ion Source Cartridges
102
Maintaining the Calibration Gas Module
111
Refilling the Calibrant Reservoir
112
Replacing a Dual Filament
114
Replacing the Electron Multiplier
122
Cleaning Durable Components
130
Cleaning Delicate Components
134
Cleaning the Filters
136
Troubleshooting
139
Using Diagnostics
140
Running a Diagnostic Tune
144
Cannot Download Methods to the TSQ 9610 System
146
GC Does Not Start or Is Not Ready
146
Investigating Communication Issues
146
Software Is Not Communicating with the TSQ 9610 System
146
Autosampler Is Not Communicating with the PC
148
GC Is Not Communicating with the PC
148
Sample Data Are Not Acquired
148
Investigating Contamination Issues
149
Chemical Noise Is at M/Z 149, 167, 279
150
Chemical Noise Is at M/Z 207, 429, 355, 281
150
Chemical Noise Is at M/Z 429, 355, 281
150
Chemical Noise Is at M/Z 43, 57, 71, 85, 99, Etc
150
Spectra Is Showing Solvent Contamination
150
Diagnostics Indicate There Is a Problem with Lens Voltages
152
Filament Does Not Last Long
152
Filament Has Burned out
152
Investigating Filament and Lens Control Issues
152
Investigating Temperature Issues
153
Lens/Source Heater Does Not Heat
154
Lens/Source Heater Overheats
154
Transfer Line Does Not Heat
154
Transfer Line Overheats
154
Investigating Vacuum Issues
155
An Air Leak Is Detected
156
Foreline Pump Does Not Power on
156
Foreline Pump Powers On, but the System Does Not Pump down
156
Turbomolecular Pump Does Not Power on
156
Turbomolecular Pump Shuts off While in Use
157
Investigating Power Supply Issues
158
RF DC Supply Is Outside the Acceptable Range
158
TSQ 9610 System Does Not Power on
158
TSQ 9610 System Powers on Temporarily and Trips the Circuit Breaker
158
Investigating RF/DC Issues
159
RF Dip Is Incorrect
159
RF/DC System Check Diagnostic Fails
159
Investigating Sensitivity Issues
160
Poor High Mass Response
161
Poor Sensitivity or Sudden Loss in Sensitivity
161
Investigating Stability Issues
162
Mass Assignment Is Unstable
162
Signal Response Is Unstable or Shows Unexpected Drop-Out
162
Investigating Tuning Issues
163
An Air Leak Has Been Detected
164
Cannot Calibrate Resolution
164
Cannot Find Calibration Gas Peaks
164
Cannot Perform Detector Gain Calibration
164
Cannot Perform Mass Calibration
164
Tune Is Interrupted
164
TSQ 9610 Tune Reports an Error While Saving a Tune File
165
Contacting Technical Support
166
Advanced Troubleshooting
167
Replacing Components of the Analyzer
168
Analyzer Tray
169
Ion Guide
189
Q1 Entrance Lens and Q1 Entrance Lens Endcap
195
Ion Guide Wire Set
201
Q1 Quad, Q3 Quad, and Collision Cell Assemblies
202
Quad 1 and Quad 3 Wire Sets
206
Q3 Exit Lens Assembly
209
Replacing Components of the Ion Source
211
Source Heater Block, Lens Heater Block, and Lens/Source Heater
212
Source-Repeller Thumbscrews
221
Thumbscrew-Repeller Spacers
223
Insulating Spacers
225
Repeller Plate
228
Lens Heater Block Grounding Strap
231
Lens Plate and Springs
232
Source to Ion Guide Spacer
234
Ion Source Cartridge
239
Reassembling the Extractabrite Ion Source Cartridge
253
Interlock
258
Removing the Extractabrite Ion Source Cartridge on a TSQ 9610 System Without a Vacuum Interlock
264
Reinserting the Extractabrite Ion Source Cartridge into a TSQ 9610 System Without a Vacuum Interlock
268
Removing the Advanced Ion Source Cartridge on a TSQ 9610 System Without a Vacuum Interlock
271
Reassembling the Advanced EI Ion Source Cartridge
274
Replacing Components of the Source Exchange Tool
277
Replacing Components of the Vacuum Interlock
281
Replacing Components of the Manifold
295
Manifold Door Hinge
296
Front Manifold Plate
302
Back Manifold Plate
312
Magnet Yoke, Manifold O-Ring, and Source Retainer Magnets
315
Vent Valve Knob and O-Ring
317
Replacing Components of the Electron Multiplier
318
Electron Multiplier Plate
319
Large Feedthroughs
324
Anode Feedthrough
326
Reinstalling the TSQ 9610 System Software
329
Updating the Firmware on the Instrument
329
Upgrading Software on the Computer
330
System Requirements
331
Installing the Software Set
332
Replacing the Covers of the TSQ 9610 Instrument
334
On Page
335
Restart Your System by Following the Instructions in
335
Shutting down the TSQ 9610 System
335
Top Cover Panel
335
Left Hand Front Panel and Left Hand Sub Panel
336
Restarting the System" on Page
337
Right Side Panel
338
Top Manifold Cover
339
Replacing the Chassis Feet
340
Replacing Components of the Front Door
342
Front Door Hinges and Supports
343
Front Door Latch
345
Replacing the Boards in the TSQ 9610 Instrument
347
Front and Rear RF Boards and Front and Rear Rod Driver Boards
348
RF Board/Rod Driver Board Kits
354
4- Pin Feedthrough
357
Lens Driver Board
362
20-Pin Feedthrough
366
Bracket
374
PC Communication Board, Controller Interface Board, and Support
374
Distribution Board
380
Source Interface Board and Heat Shield
394
Electrometer Board Cable
396
Electrometer Board and Shield
398
Replacing the Power Supplies
400
Power Module
401
Dynode and Multiplier Power Supply
405
Replacing the Calibration Gas Components
410
Calibration Gas Module
411
Calibrant Reservoir Kit
419
Transfer Line
421
Replacing the Collision Gas Components
425
Replacing Fans and Filters
433
Front Wire Mesh Filter
435
Left Rear Wire Mesh Filter
436
Chassis Cooling Fan and Fan Plenum
437
Air Deflector
443
Turbo Cooling Fan and Turbo Cooling Fan Filter
445
Replacing the Turbomolecular Pump
453
Convectron Gauge and Foreline Adapter with Hose
459
Chapter 4 Upgrade Equipment
463
Advanced EI Ion Source
464
Dust Filter
470
CI Reagent Gas Flow Module
471
CI Ion Volume
479
EI/CI Ion Volume
480
Ion Gauge and Tube Shield
481
Probe Controller
484
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Language
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