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Maintenance
Cleaning Ion Source Components
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5. Disconnect the connectors from the lead pins at the EI/CI Source PCB, and L1, L2, L3
lens assembly. See Figure 51.
Figure 51. TSQ Quantum XLS Series ion source, installed
6. While holding the ion source assembly, loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the ion
source assembly to the Q0 quadrupole mount.
7. Pull the ion source assembly away from the Q0 quadrupole mount and slightly to the
right to clear the transfer line bellows.
8. Slide the ion source off the magnet yoke.
9. Place the ion source and magnet yoke on a clean, lint-free cloth.
10. Close the lid of the ion source vacuum manifold.
Q0 quadrupole mount
Lens L1, L2, L3 connector
EI/CI Source PCB
connector
Transfer line
Thumbscrew
Thumbscrew
WARNING Burn Hazard. The ion source might be hot. Allow the ion source to cool
to room temperature before touching it.
Note Wear clean, lint- and powder-free gloves when you handle the ion source.