2-14 Preparing for Operation
Leaving the mass spectrometer ready for operation
Leave the mass spectrometer in Operate mode except in the following cases:
• When performing routine maintenance
• When changing the source
• When leaving the mass spectrometer unused for a long period
In these instances, put the mass spectrometer in Standby mode. See the
online Help for details.
Emergency instrument shutdown
To shut down the instrument in an emergency
1. Operate the power button on the front of the instrument.
2. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the instrument.
Warning: The TQ Detector’s power switch does not isolate the
instrument from the main power supply. To isolate the instrument,
you must disconnect the power cable from the back of the instrument.
Caution: Data can be lost during an emergency shutdown.