Technical data

Agilent G1978A Multimode for 6210/6220 TOF

Set-Up Guide

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Installation

Installation 9

Step 1. Prepare to install 9

Step 2. Remove the TOF E-Tub Electronics 10

Step 3. Change the firmware chips on the Analyzer and Power

Distribution Boards 11

Step 4. Install the three 10MΩ cables 14

Step 5. Install the HV control PCA and cables 16

Step 6. Attach the multimode source to the instrument 21

Step 7. Install the nebulizer, corona needle, and gas connections 24

Changing Sources 26

To convert between the ESI, APCI or APPI and the multimode ion

source 26

This chapter contains instructions to install the G1978A Multimode Source.

You need to make changes to the instrument as part of the installation.

The multimode source is supported with the following software:

• TOF Software A.02.00 or A.02.01 with G1978-10004 patch

• MassHunter Workstation Acquisition for TOF A.02.02

• MassHunter Workstation Acquisition for TOF B.01.03 or higher

To upgrade from A.02.02 to B.01.03 or higher, you must completely remove the

Analyst software. To make sure Analyst is completley removed from your

system, reimage the computer.

Refer to the TOF Installation Guide for software installation instructions.