The Tune window Ion Mode menu B-7
The Tune window Ion Mode menu
The Ion Mode menu is used to select the required ionization mode and update
the Tune window Source tab to that mode.
Note: You cannot change the ion mode while the instrument is in operate.
Before changing the ion mode, switch the instrument to standby.
To select the ionization mode:
1. In the MassLynx Tune window, click and confirm that the
adjacent instrument status indicator shows red.
2. In the Ion Mode menu, click the required ionization mode.
Tip: The current ionization mode has a check mark next to it.
The Tune window Vacuum menu
The Vacuum menu is used to:
• Monitor the instrument vacuum.
• Pump-down (evacuate) the instrument, analyzer, and source.
• Vent the instrument, analyzer, and source.
Pumping/venting the analyzer
To pump the analyzer:
In the MassLynx Tune window, click Vacuum > Pump Analyzer.
Result: The analyzer begins to pump down.
To vent the analyzer:
In the MassLynx Tune window, click Vacuum > Vent Analyzer.
Result: The analyzer begins to vent.
See also: Status display on page 1-9.
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