Waters SYNAPT G2 - Calibration Information; Flow Rates for the ACQUITY UPLC SYNAPT G2 MS UPLC;MS;MS System

Starting the mass spectrometer 2-3
5. Start the MassLynx software.
Tip: You can monitor the Instrument Console for messages and LED
indications.
6. Click IntelliStart, in the MassLynx main window’s lower, left-hand
corner.
Result: The mass spectrometer’s console appears. The mass
spectrometer is in Standby mode.
7. Click Operate .
Result: When the mass spectrometer is ready to operate, IntelliStart
software displays “Ready” in the Instrument Console.
Calibration information
You must calibrate the mass spectrometer prior to use. You can perform this
task using IntelliStart software.
See also: The mass spectrometer’s online Help.
Flow rates for the ACQUITY UPLC SYNAPT G2 MS UPLC/MS/MS
system
The ACQUITY UPLC system can run at high flow rates. To optimize
desolvation, and thus sensitivity, run the ACQUITY UPLC SYNAPT G2 MS
UPLC/MS/MS system at appropriate gas flows and desolvation temperatures.
Flow rate versus temperature and gas flow
Flow rate
(mL/min)
Source
temperature (°C)
Desolvation
temperature (°C)
Desolvation gas
flow (L/h)
0.000 to 0.020 100 200 800
0.020 to 0.100 120 350 800
0.101 to 0.300 120 450 800
0.301 to 0.500 150 500 1000
>0.500 150 600 1200