This Information Applies To: Agilent Single Quadrupole GC/MS systems controlled by OpenLab CDS. Issue The OpenLab CDS user needs to request tune control before any tuning or vacuum control of the GC/MSD can be performed. Steps to Follow Tips : This procedure can be run from any...

This Information Applies To: Agilent single quadrupole and triple quadrupole GC/MS systems Issue During troubleshooting, it can be useful to isolate the MS detector from the rest of the GC system (sample introduction, inlet, column etc.). Background Blanking off the MS will help to determine...

This Information Applies To: Agilent Single Quadrupole GC/MSD Instruments controlled by OpenLab CDS Issue Checking the MSD temperatures and vacuum reading is required when the instrument is pumping down or to check values during troubleshooting. Resolution In the Home tab, click the Method...

This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977 GC/MSD Issue GC/MSD maintenance or repair tasks will require removal and reinstallation of the ion source within the analyzer assembly. Filament exchange Replacement of insulators Ion source cleaning. Types of Sources It is important to...

This Information Applies To: All Agilent 5977 GC/MSD systems working in EI mode Issue: You can evaluate the 5977 MSD tune performance by reviewing the autotune report. Follow the steps in this article to review MSD tune performance. Steps to follow: 1. Obtain the hardcopy tune report or open...