This Information Applies To: Agilent Single Quad GC/MS instruments
Issue
Turn on and pump down the Single Quad GC/MS to an operating vacuum using OpenLab CDS software.
Background
The GC/MS needs to operate at a vacuum that is high enough to allow good transmission of ions, which are generated...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC and GC/MS systems with Agilent Gas Clean Carrier Gas Filters
Issue
After the replacement of a Gas Clean Carrier Gas FIlters, an increase in the Nitrogen percentage may be observed during the Tune, or Air and Water Check for GC/MS Systems. If other sources...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MSD systems controlled by OpenLab CDS software
Issue
Before running a sample, either as a single sample or as part of a sequence, the specified method is downloaded to the GC/MS. There is a delay before the sample is injected while the instrument adjusts...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MSD systems controlled by OpenLab CDS software
Issue
Performing an Air and Water Check is an important diagnostic check to make sure the levels of air and water in the MSD analyzer are low enough to ensure good instrument performance. The information provided...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MSD systems with EI sources controlled by OpenLab CDS software
Issue
Switching filaments in the GC/MSD if a filament is burnt out or similar issue.
Background
In Electron Ionization (EI) sources, filaments provide a stream of electrons that ionize compounds...