Waters Micromass ZQ 4000 User Manual

Waters Micromass
ZQ Detector
Operator’s Guide
34 Maple Street
Milford, MA 01757
71500044702, Revision B

Waters Micromass ZQ 4000 Specifications

General

Category	Mass Spectrometer
Resolution	Unit mass resolution
Brand	Waters
Model	Micromass ZQ 4000
Type	Single Quadrupole
Polarity	Positive or Negative
Ionization	Electrospray Ionization (ESI)
Interface	LC
Application	Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Food Safety

Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 About the Micromass ZQ Detector

Introduces the ZQ Detector's capabilities.

1.2 Theory and Principles of Operation

1.3 MassLynx 4.0 Software

Chapter 2 Installing

2.1 Site Selection and Power Requirements

Specifies installation site criteria.

2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting

Provides instructions for unpacking and inspection.

2.3 Installing the Detector

Outlines the steps for installing the detector.

Chapter 3 Tuning

3.1 Opening MassLynx and Starting the Instrument

3.2 Tuning in ESI Mode

Procedures for tuning in ESI mode.

3.3 Tuning in APCI Mode

Procedures for tuning in APCI mode.

3.4 Readbacks

Chapter 4 Calibrating

4.1 Setting Up the Calibration File

4.2 Setting Calibration Parameters

Details on configuring calibration settings.

Chapter 5 Maintaining

5.1 Considerations

5.2 Routine Maintenance

Describes regular maintenance tasks.

5.3 Replacing Parts

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Safety and Handling

6.2 Component Hardware Troubleshooting

Addresses hardware-related issues.

6.3 Inspecting the APCI Probe

Appendix A Using the ESCi Multi-Mode Ionization Source

A.1 Preparing for Operation

A.2 Daidzein Test

Appendix B Specifications

B.1 ZQ Detector Specifications

Lists operational specs for the ZQ Detector.

B.2 ESCi Multi-Mode Ionization Source Specifications