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  • Page 1 Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual Revision A 97344-97003...
  • Page 2 The products of the Thermo Finnigan LC and LC/MS Division are produced under ISO 9001 accredited quality management systems. Australia: Thermo Finnigan • P.O. Box 239 Rydalmere • Unit 14, Metro Centre • 38 – 46 South Street • Rydalmere, N.S.W. 2116 • [61] (02) 9898-9000 Austria: ThermoQuest GmbH •...
  • Page 3 Customer Registration... Register now and receive all the privileges associated with being a Thermo Finnigan product user including application reports and technical reports. Name_______________________________________________________________________________________ Title________________________________________________________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Postal Code ________________________________________________________________________ Country ____________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ____________________________________________________ Ext. ___________________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Serial # ____________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Tell us more...
  • Page 4 From Place Stamp Here EDITOR, TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS THERMO FINNIGAN, LC AND LC/MS DIVISION 355 RIVER OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE, CA 95134-1991 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA fold...
  • Page 5 Regulatory Compliance Thermo Finnigan performs complete testing and evaluation of its products to ensure full compli- ance with applicable domestic and international regulations. When your system is delivered to you, it meets all pertinent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety standards as follows:...
  • Page 6 For your safety, and in compliance with international regulations, the physical handling of this Thermo Finnigan instrument requires a team effort for lifting and/or moving the instrument. This instrument is too heavy and/or bulky for one person alone to handle safely.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Changing API Probe Assemblies ..................... 2-1 Removing the APCI Probe Assembly..................2-2 Installing the ESI Probe Assembly ................... 2-5 Removing the ESI Probe Assembly..................2-7 Installing the APCI Probe Assembly ..................2-8 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _____________________...
  • Page 8 Flushing the Spray Shield, Ion Sweep Cone, Spray Cone, and Ion Transfer Capillary..4-8 Clearing the Bore of the Ion Transfer Capillary .............. 4-10 Maintaining the APCI Probe..................... 4-11 Maintaining the ESI Probe....................4-18 Maintaining the API Stack ....................4-27 _______________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 9 Replacing the Low Pass Filter PCB ................. 5-59 5.10 Replacing the Turbomolecular Pump..................5-62 Removing the Turbomolecular Pump................5-62 Reinstalling the Turbomolecular Pump................5-64 5.11 Purging the Oil in the Rotary-Vane Pump ................5-65 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ____________________...
  • Page 10 Covers ..........................6-13 Data System – Hardware ......................6-14 Chemicals Kit ......................... 6-15 Accessory Kit ......................... 6-16 Recommended Spares......................6-18 Divert / Inject Valve Accessories.................... 6-20 Optional Tools ........................6-21 Troubleshooting ........................A-1 ______________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 11: Read This First

    Welcome to the Thermo Finnigan LCQ Deca XP Plus LC/MS system! This LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual contains a description of the modes of operation and principal hardware components of your LCQ Deca XP Plus system. In addition, this manual provides step-by-step instructions for cleaning and maintaining your LCQ Deca XP Plus MS detector.

  • Page 12: Changes To The Manual And Online Help

    Editor, Technical Publications Thermo Finnigan, LC and LC/MS Division 355 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134-1991 U.S.A. You are encouraged to report errors or omissions in the text or index. Thank you. ______________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 13: Abbreviations

    (of a computer) consecutive reaction monitoring <Ctrl> control key on the terminal keyboard depth dalton digital-to-analog converter direct current direct digital synthesizer DEP  direct exposure probe data system digital signal processor __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ____________________...
  • Page 14 Interactive Chemical Information System ICL  Instrument Control Language  inside diameter International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers inch input/output kilo (10 , 1000) kilo (2 , 1024) kilogram viii _____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 15 National Center for Biotechnology Information (USA) NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology (USA) Ω outside diameter pico (10 pascal printed circuit board proportional / integral / differential part number peak-to-peak voltage parts per million __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ____________________...
  • Page 16 Help, exponents are written with a caret (^) or with e notation because of design constraints in the online Help. For example: (in this manual) MS^n (in the online Help) (in this manual) 10^5 (in the online Help) _______________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 17: Typographical Conventions

    Any command that requires pressing two or more keys simultaneously is shown with a hyphen connecting the keys. For example, “press <Shift>- <F1>” means depress and hold the <Shift> key and then press the <F1> key. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ____________________...

  • Page 18: Notes, Cautions, And Cautions

    A CAUTION describes hazards to human beings. Each CAUTION is accompanied by a CAUTION symbol. Each hardware manual has a blue CAUTION sheet that lists the CAUTION symbols and their meanings. ______________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 19: Topic Headings

    The following headings are used to show the organization of topics within a chapter: Chapter 1 Chapter Name 1.2 Second Level Topics Third Level Topics Fourth Level Topics Fifth Level Topics xiii __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ___________________...

  • Page 20: Safety Precautions

    The presence of atmospheric oxygen in the API source when the MS detector is On could be unsafe. (LCQ Deca XP Plus automatically turns the MS detector Off when you open the API source, however, it is best to take this added precaution.)
  • Page 21 Thermo Finnigan Customer Support Engineer or before it is sent back to the factory for service.

  • Page 22: Solvent And Gas Purity Requirements

    Tel: (800) 222-0342 Fax: (800) 336-4422 The LCQ Deca XP Plus MS detector uses helium as a damping gas. The helium should be ultra-high purity (99.999%) with less than 1.0 ppm each of water, oxygen, and total hydrocarbons. The required gas pressure is 40 psi ±10% (36 to 44 psi).

  • Page 23: Service Philosophy

    Read This First ___________________________________________________________ Service Philosophy Service Philosophy Servicing the LCQ Deca XP Plus system consists of performing procedures required to maintain system performance standards, to prevent system failure, and/or to restore the system to an operating condition. Routine and preventive maintenance procedures are documented in this manual.

  • Page 24: Reply Cards

    A message on the Customer Registration / Reader Survey card asks you to please fill out and return the card. This card has two functions. First, when you return the card, you are placed on the Thermo Finnigan mailing list. Thus, you will receive Thermo Finnigan application reports and technical reports in your area of interest, and you will be notified of events of interest, such as user meetings.

  • Page 25: Functional Description

    Chapter 1 Functional Description The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • API source • Ion optics • Mass analyzer • Ion detection system __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 26: Api Source

    The API probe related components are external to the vacuum manifold. You need to switch probe related components to switch between ionization techniques. You can do this without venting the LCQ Deca XP Plus. The three types of API probe related components are: •...
  • Page 27 High Voltage Holder Connector Probe Slide Probe Auxiliary Gas Sheath Gas Sample Inlet Adapter Position Line Fitting Line Fitting (Red) Adjustment (Green) (Blue) Screw Figure 1-1. ESI probe assembly, showing AUX gas connected __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...
  • Page 28 60 units for sample flow rates of 100 µ L/min, 80 units for sample flow rates of 1 mL/min, and 85 units for sample flow rates of 2 mL/min.) When you tune LCQ Deca XP Plus, you should adjust the sheath gas flow rate until the ion signal is stable.
  • Page 30 – – – – – – – – – – – – – Charged Solvent Ejected Droplet Evaporates Positive From Ions Droplet Figure 1-3. Geometry of the ESI probe and API stack ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 31 In positive ion mode with flow rates of >400 mL/min, waveform 2 might be required. To change the Injection Waveform, use the Tune Plus window Injection Control dialog box. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...
  • Page 32 APCI nozzle, the sheath gas plumbing, and the auxiliary gas plumbing. The sheath gas plumbing delivers dry nitrogen gas to the nozzle. The auxiliary gas plumbing also delivers dry nitrogen gas to the nozzle. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 33 150 to 225 ° C 400 to 550 ° C from 0.2 to usually helps to reduce Typical setting: 2 mL/min solvent background 50 to 100 units ions Typical setting: 0 to 20 units __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...
  • Page 34 Cable Bolt (Green) (Red) Probe Guide Corona Needle Fastener Probe Position Sheath Gas High Voltage (Underside) Adjustment Line Fitting Connector Bolt (Blue) Figure 1-4. APCI probe assembly, showing AUX gas connected 1-10 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 36 H 2 0 + (+3 TO +5 kV) SHEATH GAS TUBE (OUTER) N + 2 N + 2 SAMPLE TUBE (INNER) AUXILIARY Figure 1-6. Geometry of the APCI probe and the API stack. 1-12 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 37 6 to 180 µ L/h, and a micro or nano LC column can be combined with the probe. For more information on the NSI source, refer to the LCQ Series Nanospray Ion Source Operator’s Manual. 1-13 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 38: Api Stack

    The extension mount is a combined tube and flange like part that mounts to the spray shield. The extension mount surrounds the ion transfer capillary and is a mount for the tube lens and skimmer mount. 1-14 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 40 This causes the entrance of the skimmer to be set at a fixed distance from the exit of the ion transfer capillary. Refer to Table 1-1 and Table 1-2 for specific guidelines for capillary temperatures in LC/ESI/MS and LC/APCI/MS operation. 1-16 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 41: Ion Optics

    The quadrupole/octapole RF voltage is turned off during mass analysis. Vacuum Manifold Cover Plate Ion Optics Mass Analyzer Electron Multiplier Figure 1-8. Ion optics 1-17 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 42 -20 and +20 V is applied to the interoctapole lens. The potential is negative for positive ions and positive for negative ions. During mass analysis, the potential is +130 V for positive ions and -130 V for negative ions. 1-18 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 43: Mass Analyzer

    (also nonconducting). A spring washer and analyzer nut on the end of each post apply a force to the exit endcap electrode that holds the electrodes and spacers in place. 1-19 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 44: Ion Detection System

    The anode of the electron multiplier is a small cup located at the exit end of the cathode. The anode collects the electrons produced by the cathode. The anode screws into the anode feedthrough in the top cover plate. 1-20 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 45 Because of the off-axis orientation of the ion detection system relative to the mass analyzer, neutral molecules from the mass analyzer tend not to strike the conversion dynode or electron multiplier. As a result, the noise from neutral molecules is reduced. 1-21 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 47: Changing Api Probe Assemblies

    API probe assembly. The topics in this chapter are as follows: • Removing the APCI probe assembly • Installing the ESI probe assembly • Removing the ESI probe assembly • Installing the APCI probe assembly __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 48: Removing The Apci Probe Assembly

    AUX/Sweep gas (if used) into the APCI probe are stopped. CAUTION. Make sure that the LCQ Deca XP Plus electronics service switch is in the Service position before you proceed.
  • Page 49 APCI probe assembly on a lint-free tissue. 13. Remove the corona discharge needle from the APCI probe assembly by pulling it free from the corona discharge needle assembly. Store the corona discharge needle in a safe place. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...
  • Page 50 Line Fitting Cable Bolt (Green) (Red) Probe Guide Corona Needle Fastener Probe Position Sheath Gas High Voltage (Underside) Adjustment Line Fitting Connector Bolt (Blue) Figure 2-1. APCI probe assembly, showing AUX gas connected ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 51: Installing The Esi Probe Assembly

    Figure 2-2 for the location of the components of the ESI probe assembly. 1. Place the electronics service switch in the Service position. CAUTION. Make sure that the LCQ Deca XP Plus electronics service switch is in the Service position before you proceed.
  • Page 52 ESI low flow LC/MS experiments. In the Tune Plus window, choose File | Open to display the tune files. Refer to LCQ Deca XP Plus Getting Started for instructions on tuning and operating the XP Plus in the ESI mode.

  • Page 53: Removing The Esi Probe Assembly

    ESI flange to the probe guide adapter. 10. Slide the ESI probe assembly towards the spray shield and off the probe guide adapter. Store the ESI probe assembly in its storage container. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 54: Installing The Apci Probe Assembly

    7. Connect the auxiliary gas line and (green) fitting to the inlet labeled A on the APCI probe. 8. Connect the sheath gas line and (blue) fitting to the inlet labeled S on the APCI probe. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 55 APCI low flow LC/MS experiments. In the Tune Plus window, choose File | Open to display the tune files. Refer to LCQ Deca XP Plus Getting Started for instructions on tuning and operating the XP Plus in the APCI mode.

  • Page 57: System Shutdown, Startup, And Reset

    Chapter 3 System Shutdown, Startup, and Reset Many maintenance procedures for the LCQ Deca XP Plus system require that the MS detector be shut down completely. In addition, the XP Plus can be placed in Standby condition if the system is not to be used for 12 h or more.

  • Page 58: Shutting Down The System In An Emergency

    On/Off switches on the LC, autosampler, and computer, respectively. Reset Button Electronics Main Power Service Switch Circuit Breaker Switch Figure 3-1. Power panel, showing the Reset button, electronics service switch, and the main power circuit breaker switch ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 59: Placing The System In Standby Condition

    Rotary-Vane Pump in the System Shutdown, Startup, and Reset chapter. 6. Leave the MS detector power On. 7. Leave the LC power On. 8. Leave the autosampler power On. 9. Leave the data system power On. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 60: Shutting Down The System Completely

    • After about 2 min, the vacuum manifold is at atmospheric pressure. CAUTION. Allow heated components to cool before you service them. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 61 In this case, the shutdown procedure is completed. However, if you do not plan to operate your system for an extended period of time, we recommend that you turn off the LC, autosampler, and data system. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 62: Starting Up The System After A Complete Shutdown

    The embedded computer reboots. After several seconds, the Communication LED on the front panel is illuminated yellow to indicate that the data system and the MS detector have started to establish a communication link. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 63: Setting Up Conditions For Operation

    Convectron gauge is around 1 Torr. Compare the values of the other parameters in the status panel with values that you recorded previously. 4. Continue to set up for ESI or APCI operation as you normally do. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 64: Resetting The Ms Detector

    After 3 min, the software transfer is complete. The System LED is illuminated either green to indicate that the instrument is functional and the high voltages are on or yellow to indicate that the instrument is functional and it is in Standby condition. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 65: Resetting The Tune And Calibration Parameters To Their Default Values

    Note. Make sure that the problems that you might be experiencing are not due to improper API source settings (spray voltage, sheath and auxiliary gas flow, ion transfer capillary temperature, etc.) before resetting the system parameters to their default values. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 66: Turning Off Selected Ms Detector Components

    MS Detector Standby Electronics Main Power Component Service Switch in Circuit Breaker Service Position Switch in Off (O) Position Electron multiplier Conversion dynode Mass analyzer RF/waveform voltages Mass analyzer dc offset voltage 3-10 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 67 Helium damping Vent valve Closed Closed Closed Open (after 30 s) Turbomolecular pump* Rotary-vane pump Vent Delay PCB Off (after 30 s) Embedded computer Turbomolecular Pump Controller Power supply, electron multiplier 3-11 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 68 Power supply, ±20 V dc Power supply, ±205 V dc Power supply, +48, +24 V dc Power supply, 4 V ac Fan, turbomolecular pump* Fan, RF coil Fans, tower Fan, embedded computer 3-12 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 69 Ion gauge Syringe pump** *On only when main circuit breaker is on. **The syringe pump goes from On to Off only when the system goes from scan mode to Standby condition 3-13 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 71: User Maintenance

    Chapter 4 User Maintenance LCQ Deca XP Plus performance depends on the maintenance of all parts of the instrument. It is your responsibility to maintain your system properly by performing the system maintenance procedures on a regular basis. This chapter describes routine API source maintenance procedures that must be performed to ensure optimum performance of the instrument.
  • Page 72 • Never overtighten a screw or use excessive force. • Never insert a test probe (for example, an oscilloscope probe) into the sockets of female cable connectors on PCBs. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 73: Tools And Supplies

    Gloves, nylon 00301-09700 ® Kimwipes or other lint-free industrial tissue Applicators (swabs), cotton-tipped 00301-02000 Detergent Clean, dry, compressed nitrogen gas Distilled water Methanol, HPLC grade or better Tool, ion transfer capillary 70111-20258 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...
  • Page 74 Tools and Supplies___________________________________________________________ CAUTION. As with all chemicals, solvents and reagents should be stored and handled according to standard safety procedures and should be disposed of according to local and federal regulations. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 75: Frequency Of Cleaning

    MS detector in the following order: • Clean the API probe, spray shield, and ion transfer capillary • Clean the tube lens and skimmer • Clean the ion optics and mass analyzer __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 76: Api Source Maintenance

    You should flush the sample transfer line, sample tube, and API probe at the end of each working day (or more often if you suspect they are contaminated) by flowing a 50:50 methanol/distilled water solution from the LC through the API source. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 77 Use the Aux Flow Rate spin box to set the auxiliary gas flow rate to 10 units. e. Use the Spray Voltage spin box to set the spray voltage to 0 kV. Click on OK to set the ESI parameters and close the dialog box. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 78: Flushing The Spray Shield, Ion Sweep Cone, Spray Cone, And Ion Transfer Capillary

    API Probe on page 4-6.) If you are operating the system with nonvolatile buffers in your solvent system or with high concentrations of sample, you might need to clean the spray shield, ion sweep cone, spray cone, and ion transfer capillary more often. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 79 7. Use the spray bottle filled with the 50:50 solution of HPLC-grade methanol/distilled water to flush contaminants from the accessible surfaces of the spray shield and the spray cone. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 80: Clearing The Bore Of The Ion Transfer Capillary

    In the Tune Plus window, choose Setup | Direct Inlet Control (or click on the LC pump button). The Inlet Direct Control dialog box appears. c. Select the LC tab and click on Stop to stop the LC pump. 4-10 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 81: Maintaining The Apci Probe

    Also, you may need to disassemble the APCI probe for cleaning or to replace a part. 4-11 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 82 Sample Tube Inlet Fitting Sample Tube Auxiliary Gas Inlet APCI Manifold Adjustment Probe Vaporizer Quartz Heater Vaporizer Handle Collar Casing Insulator Coil Tube Figure 4-1. Cross sectional view of the APCI probe 4-12 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 83 Unbolt the APCI slider assembly from the APCI flange. You will not be able to remove the probe from the flange at this time because the cable from the APCI vaporizer heater is still connected to the flange. 4-13 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 84 5. Set the sample tube inlet fitting on a clean surface. Be careful not to break the sample tube if you wish to reuse it. 6. Unscrew and remove the APCI nozzle from the APCI manifold. 4-14 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 85 3. Discard the old sample tube, or save for reuse. Go on to the next topic: Installing the APCI Sample Tube. 0.239-in. O-Ring Sample Tube Sample Tube Exit-End Ferrule Inlet Fitting (Fused-Silica Tubing) Figure 4-2. APCI sample tube connection 4-15 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 86 12. Use a fused-silica cutting tool to cut the exit end of the sample tube so that approximately 1 mm protrudes past the tip of the APCI nozzle. See Figure 4-3. 4-16 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 87 Make sure that the flat side of the connector is against the APCI manifold. 5. Reinstall the heater retainer and secure it with the socket-head screw. 4-17 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 88: Maintaining The Esi Probe

    Note. Wear clean gloves when you handle ESI probe components. The procedures described in this topic are: • Removing the ESI probe assembly • Disassembling the ESI probe assembly • Removing the ESI nozzle, needle, and needle seal 4-18 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 89 If you want to clean the interior surface of the ESI probe, go to the topic Removing the ESI Nozzle, Needle, and Needle Seal. If you only want to replace the ESI sample tube, go to the topic Reassembling the ESI Probe. 4-19 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 91 3. Remove the spiral wave spring from the ESI manifold (from where it was seated behind the ESI nozzle) and place it on a clean surface (e.g., a clean Kimwipe or other lint-free towel). See Figure 4-5. 4-21 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 93 If necessary, clean the bore of the ESI nozzle with an appropriate solvent. This will depend on the solubility of the chemical deposits. Then rinse the nozzle with methanol and dry the nozzle with nitrogen gas. 4-23 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 94 Slightly wet the nozzle threads with HPLC-grade methanol for lubrication. e. With a 5/16-in. wrench, gently tighten the ESI nozzle until it is a little more than finger-tight. Do not overtighten. 4-24 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 95 ESI probe into the ESI slide. Pull the ESI probe back against the ESI slide. Tighten the probe lock that holds the ESI probe to the ESI slide. 4-25 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 96 Ensure that the sample tube is retracted into the ESI needle approximately 1 mm. If necessary, loosen the fitting and reposition the sample tube. Go on to the topic: Reinstalling the ESI Probe Assembly on page 4-27. 4-26 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 97: Maintaining The Api Stack

    API stack on a periodic basis. It is not necessary to vent the system in order to replace the ion transfer capillary. To replace the ion transfer capillary, proceed as follows: 4-27 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 98 9. Install and bolt the API probe flange to the spray shield. 10. Place the electronics service switch in the Normal position. 11. Begin operation using the LC or other sample introduction device. 4-28 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 99 3. Disconnect the waste line from the spray shield. 4. Disconnect the API stack electrical cable from the spray shield by turning the tab on the end of the cable counterclockwise (toward you) and then pulling the cable free. 4-29 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 100 The API stack is shown in Figure 4-8. Go on to the next topic: Disassembling the API Stack. Tube Lens And Skimmer Mount Spray Shield Retainer Clip Tube Lens Extension Mount Spray Cone Figure 4-8. API stack 4-30 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 101 9. Pull the extension mount from the spray shield 10. Disconnect the heater cable connector for the heater. 11. Loosen the two thumb nuts on the spray shield and remove the heater and the graphite seal. 4-31 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 103 2. Clear the bore of the ion transfer capillary by inserting and withdrawing the 28 gauge, 10-in. hypodermic tube (P/N 00106-20000) included in your accessory kit. 4-33 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 104 Reinstall the skimmer by inserting it into the tube lens and skimmer mount. 8. Reconnect the tube lens lead to the lead pin on the tube lens. Use needlenose pliers if necessary. 4-34 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 105 O-ring (P/N 00107-12750) if necessary. Refer to the topic Maintaining the API Stack on page 4-27. 12. Reinstall the ion sweep cone (if being used). Go on to the next topic: Reinstalling the API Stack. 4-35 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 106 Go on to the next topic: Starting Up the System. Starting Up the System Start up the system as described in the topic Starting Up the System after a Complete Shutdown in the System Shutdown, Startup, and Reset chapter. 4-36 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 107: Service Maintenance

    This chapter describes MS detector maintenance procedures. It is your responsibility to maintain your system properly. However, the procedures in this chapter are perhaps best performed by a Thermo Finnigan Customer Support Engineer. MS detector maintenance procedures are listed in Table 5-1.
  • Page 108 • Never overtighten a screw or use excessive force. • Never insert a test probe (for example, an oscilloscope probe) into the sockets of female cable connectors on PCBs. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 109: Tools And Supplies

    ___________________________________________________________ Tools and Supplies 5.1 Tools and Supplies The LCQ Deca XP Plus requires very few tools for you to perform maintenance procedures. You can remove and disassemble many of the components by hand. The tools, equipment, and chemicals listed in Table 5-2 are needed for the maintenance of the ion optics, mass analyzer, and ion detection system.

  • Page 110: Frequency Of Cleaning

    MS detector in the following order: • Clean the API probe, spray shield, and ion transfer capillary • Clean the tube lens and skimmer • Clean the ion optics and mass analyzer ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 111: Cleaning The Ion Optics And Mass Analyzer

    Tuning the ring electrode and quadrupole/octapole RF voltages Shutting Down the System Shut down and vent the system as described in the topic Shutting Down the System Completely in the System Shutdown, Startup, and Reset chapter. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 112: Removing The Top Cover Of The Ms Detector

    Place the cover plate upside down (supported on its handles) on a flat surface. 8. Cover the opening in the top of the vacuum manifold with a large, lint-free tissue. ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 113: Removing The Ion Optics And Mass Analyzer

    Use the following procedure to remove the ion optics and mass analyzer from the top cover plate. See Figure 5-2 for the location of the ion optics and mass analyzer components. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...
  • Page 114 INSERT Figure5_2.ps 11 X 17 Z-fold Figure 5-2. Mass analyzer and ion optics...

  • Page 115: Disassembling The Ion Optics And Mass Analyzer

    Remove the entrance lens by pulling the entrance lens out of the entrance lens sleeve. b. Remove the entrance lens sleeve by squeezing the sleeve and pulling it out of the recess in the entrance endcap electrode. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...

  • Page 116: Cleaning The Ion Optics And Mass Analyzer Parts

    Move the part up and down in the methanol for 15 s. Note. Wear clean, lint-free, nylon or cotton gloves to handle the parts after you clean them in methanol. 5-10 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 117: Reassembling The Ion Optics And Mass Analyzer

    4. Reinstall the ring electrode onto the quartz spacer ring so that the spacer ring is held securely between the electrodes. The orientation of the ring electrode is unimportant. 5. Reinstall the second quartz spacer ring into the groove in the ring electrode. 5-11 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 118 4. Insert the entrance lens into the entrance lens sleeve such that the lead pin on the entrance lens points in the same direction as the 8-pin feedthrough when the analyzer mount is installed on the top cover plate. 5-12 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 119 17. Reconnect the damping gas line to the nipple on the exit endcap electrode. Note. Check all leads and ensure that they are secure and that they go to the proper electrodes. 5-13 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 121: Cleaning The Ion Detection System

    5. Reconnect (at ANAL. AUX 1 IN) the octapoles cable that comes from the Analyzer Auxiliary PCB. 6. Reconnect (at ANALYZER) the lenses cable that comes from the System Control PCB. 5-15 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 122: Reinstalling The Top Cover Of The Ms Detector

    RF voltages. You use the Diagnostics program to tune the ring electrode and quadrupole/octapole RF voltages. 5-16 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 123 2400 and 2550 kHz. d. When the multipole tune program is finished, Tune Plus displays the message: Do you want to accept the octapole frequency? Click on Yes. 5-17 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 124 Service Maintenance Cleaning the Ion Optics and Mass Analyzer _______________________________________ Figure 5-4. Diagnostics dialog box (Graph page)) 5-18 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 125 • The RF voltage modulation should be a curved line that begins at the origin and intersects the highest mass line at a value between 3.5 and 4.5 V. 5-19 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 126 Continuously option button in the How Many Times group box is automatically selected. b. Start the ring electrode RF frequency tune program. The Graph view displays several tune functions, a frequency cursor, and a frequency window. See Figure 5-7. 5-20 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 127 RF voltage frequency. Leave the Graph view displayed. Go on to the next step. Frequency Cursor Frequency Window Figure 5-7. Graph view for ring electrode RF voltage tuning 5-21 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 128 If necessary, repeat the above steps. g. Click on Stop to stop the ring electrode RF voltage frequency tune program. Tuning Stud Figure 5-8. Ring electrode RF voltage tuning stud (with air deflector removed) 5-22 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 129: Replacing The Electron Multiplier

    You can replace the cathode separately or as part of the electron multiplier assembly. Electron Multiplier Figure 5-9. Top cover plate of vacuum manifold showing electron multiplier 5-23 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 130 Caution. Be careful not to damage the surface of the electron multiplier shield. The electron multiplier shield has been electropolished to prevent field emission. 5-24 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 132 11. Reinstall the top cover plate of the vacuum manifold over the opening in the vacuum manifold as described in the topic Reinstalling the Top Cover of the MS Detector on page 5-15. 5-26 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 133 Select the Electron Multiplier Gain option. Click on Start to start the multiplier gain procedure. 16. After the Electron Multiplier Gain program is finished, set up for ESI or APCI operation. Refer to LCQ Deca XP Plus Getting Started. 5-27 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 134: Diagnostics

    All tab and select the Everything check box. • To test an individual subsystem, click on the tab corresponding to that subsystem and select the appropriate options. 5-28 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 135 Tune Plus diagnostics. For more information on the Tune Plus diagnostics, refer to the Tune Plus online Help. Figure 5-11. Diagnostics dialog box (All page) 5-29 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 136 05 (readback number 41) Multiplier (V) 0 to -2200 API-1 Auxiliary gas flow (arb) 0 to 60 API-2 Sheath gas flow (arb) 20 to 100 API-3 Ion Transfer Capillary Voltage (V) -132 to 132 5-30 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 137: Replacing A Fuse

    0.4 A, time lag, 5 x 20 mm, 250 V 00006-05080 Control PCB supply System APCI vaporizer 2.5 A, time lag, 5 x 20 mm, 250 V 00006-09510 Control PCB heater 5-31 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 138 To replace a fuse on the System Control PCB, go to step 3. • To replace a fuse on the RF Voltage Amplifier PCB, go to step 4. • To replace a fuse on the Analyzer Auxiliary PCB, go to step 5. 5-32 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 139 Locate and replace the defective fuse on the System Control PCB with a fuse of the same type, voltage, and current rating. Refer to Table 5-5. Fuses Figure 5-12. System Control PCB, showing the location of the fuses 5-33 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 140 Analyzer Auxiliary PCB. c. Locate and replace the defective fuse on the Analyzer Auxiliary PCB with a fuse of the same type, voltage, and current rating. Refer to Table 5-5. 5-34 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 141 Reinstalling the Top Cover of the MS Detector on page 5-16. 7. Place the electronics service switch in the Operating Position. 8. Run the Tune Plus diagnostics to verify that the system is operational. 5-35 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 142: Replacing Pcbs And Assemblies

    Caution. Never insert a test probe (for example, an oscilloscope probe) into the sockets of female cable connectors on PCBs. This can damage the sockets. 5-36 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 143: Replacing Pcbs And Assemblies In The Tower

    Note. To service the Power Module you need to remove the tower, System Control PCB, and embedded computer. Do not service the Power Module unless you are qualified to do so. 5-37 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 144 +36 V, -28 V DC Switching Power Supply +5 V, ±15V,+24 V DC Switching Power Supply Turbomolecular Pump Controller +48 V Power Supply Power Module 8 kV Power Supply Figure 5-13. Tower (embedded computer removed) 5-38 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 145 Disconnect the two cables to the Analyzer Auxiliary PCB from the two connectors on the Analyzer Auxiliary PCB. c. Disconnect the cable to the Waveform Amplifier PCB from the connector on the Waveform Amplifier PCB. 5-39 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 146 (P/N 97000-60151). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective switching power supply assembly to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 147 (P/N 00108-10012). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective Turbomolecular Pump Controller to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.

  • Page 148: Replacing Pcbs In The Embedded Computer

    1. Place the electronics service switch in the Service Position (or shut down and vent the XP Plus system as described in the topic Shutting Down the System Completely in the System Shutdown, Startup, and Reset chapter). 5-42 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 149 4. Locate the PCB you want to replace. See Figure 5-14. 5. Disconnect all electrical cables to the PCB that you want to replace. 6. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the PCB to the card cage. 5-43 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 150 Service Maintenance Replacing PCBs and Assemblies in the Tower _____________________________________ Ethernet PCB Acquisition DSP Control DSP CPU PCB Waveform DDS Figure 5-14. Embedded computer (with front cover removed) 5-44 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 151: Replacing The Vent Delay Pcb And Backup Battery, Ion Gauge, And Vent Valve

    8. Unpack the new PCB. Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 152 Unpack the new Vent Delay PCB (P/N 97000-61370). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 153 Remove the vent valve. c. Replace the old vent valve with a new one (P/N 97000-60128) d. With a 7/16-in. open-end wrench, tighten the fitting to the vent valve solenoid. 5-47 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 154: Replacing The Electron Multiplier And Conversion Dynode Power Supplies, Analyzer Pcb, Analyzer Auxiliary Pcb, Waveform Amplifier Pcb, Rf Voltage Amplifier Pcb

    System Completely in the System Shutdown, Startup, and Reset chapter). CAUTION. Make sure that the XP Plus electronic service switch is in the Service Position (or shut down the system and disconnect the power cord) before you proceed. 5-48 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 155 (P/N 97000-98042). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective power supply module or PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 156 Unpack the new Analyzer PCB (P/N 97033-61051). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 157 Unpack the new Analyzer Auxiliary PCB (P/N 97000-61340). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 158 Unpack the new Waveform Amplifier PCB (P/N 96000-61110). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.

  • Page 159: Replacing The System Control Pcb

    Unpack the new RF Voltage Amplifier PCB (P/N 97144-61015). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 160 (ESD) strap to your wrist before continuing. 7. Slide the System Control PCB toward the front of the MS detector by 1.2 cm (0.5 in.) so that it clears the data system cable connector. 5-54 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 161 9. Unpack the new System Control PCB (P/N 97044-61010). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 162 Reinstalling the Top Cover of the MS Detector on page 5-16. 16. Place the electronics service switch in the Operating Position. 17. Run the Tune Plus diagnostics to verify that the system is operational. 5-56 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 163: Replacing The Rf Voltage Control Pcb

    XP Plus system as described in the topic Shutting Down the System Completely in the System Shutdown, Startup, and Reset chapter). RF Voltage Control Figure 5-16. Left side of the MS detector, showing the RF Voltage Control PCB 5-57 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 164 8. Unpack the new RF Voltage Control PCB and housing (P/N 96000-61100). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB and housing to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.

  • Page 165: Replacing The Low Pass Filter Pcb

    With a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the 10 screws that secure the rear cover to the chassis of the MS detector. b. Slide the rear cover up about 1.25 cm (0.5 in.), and then lift it out and away from the MS detector. 5-59 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 166 Low Pass Filter PCB. 7. Unpack the new PCB (P/N 97000-61380). Retain the packing materials so that you can pack and ship the defective PCB to the Thermo Finnigan Repair Center in San Jose. Be sure to note the apparent problem or symptoms on the enclosed forms.
  • Page 167 Reinstalling the Top Cover of the MS Detector on page 5-16. 13. Place the electronics service switch in the Operating Position. 14. Run the Tune Plus diagnostics to verify that the system is operational. 5-61 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 168: Replacing The Turbomolecular Pump

    9. Remove the turbomolecular pump. 5-62 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 169 Service Maintenance _____________________________________________ Replacing the Turbomolecular Pump Convectron Gauge Turbomolecular Pump Rails Turbomolecular Pump Power Cable Vacuum Hose Clamp Triple Forelines Union Figure 5-18. Turbomolecular pump 5-63 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 170: Reinstalling The Turbomolecular Pump

    11. Reconnect any tubing between the syringe pump and the API source that you disconnected earlier. 12. Restart the system as described in the topic Starting Up the System after a Complete Shutdown in the System Shutdown, Startup, and Reset chapter. 5-64 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 171: Purging The Oil In The Rotary-Vane Pump

    6. After 2 hours, close the gas ballast valve by turning it to position O. 7. Top off the oil in the rotary-vane pump reservoir as needed (when the level of the oil drops below two-thirds of the maximum level visible in the viewing window). 5-65 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 173: Replaceable Parts

    MS detector, data system, and kits. To ensure proper results in servicing the LCQ Deca XP Plus system, order only the parts listed or their equivalent. For information on how to order parts, refer to the topic Replaceable Parts in the LCQ Deca XP Plus Preinstallation Requirements Guide.

  • Page 174: Ms Detector

    Replaceable Parts MS Detector ________________________________________________________________ 6.1 MS Detector Replaceable parts are available to support the following: • ESI probe assembly • APCI probe assembly • API probe guide • API stack • Ion optics • Mass analyzer • Ion detection system (electron multiplier/conversion dynode) •...
  • Page 175 Replaceable Parts ________________________________________________________________ MS Detector Fitting, flangeless, 1/8-in, Upchurch ..............00101-18198 Fitting, transfer line, internal union, 1/16-in, stainless steel .........00101-18182 Fitting, plug, 1/4-in. × 28, Tefzel, HPLC ..............00101-18075 Fitting, finger nut, HPLC, 10-32, PEEK ...............00101-18081 Label, CAUTION HV, 0.75-in. x 0.75-in., IEC ............00201-20014 O-ring, 0.101-in.

  • Page 176: Apci Probe Assembly

    Replaceable Parts MS Detector ________________________________________________________________ APCI Probe Assembly Assembly, APCI Probe ....................97144-60100 Assembly, vaporizer, APCI orthogonal ..............97144-60240 Assembly, corona, APCI, orthogonal..............97144-60090 Assembly, slide, APCI, orthogonal............... 97144-60080 Cable, front panel, APCI, vaporizer..............97033-63210 Clamp, corona, APCI .................... 97144-20026 Collar, corona, APCI.....................

  • Page 177: Api Probe Guide

    Replaceable Parts ________________________________________________________________ MS Detector Handle, probe, APCI .....................97144-20036 Heater, coil, APCI ....................70005-20216 Insulator, heater, APCI ..................70005-20195 Manifold, APCI .....................97144-20021 Nozzle, APCI......................70005-20196 O-ring 0.250-in. ID, 1/16-in. thick, Viton .............00107-04000 O-ring 1.239-in. ID, 1/16-in. thick, Viton .............00107-05903 O-ring 0.185-in. ID, 0.56-in. thick, Viton .............00107-02585 Retainer, heater, APCI ...................70005-20222 Screw, socket, 4-40 ×...

  • Page 178: Api Stack

    Replaceable Parts MS Detector ________________________________________________________________ API Stack Assembly, API Stack....................97144-60020 Assembly, API, interconnect................. 97000-63002 Assembly, capillary heater ..................97144-60160 Assembly, spray shield..................97144-60050 Clip, mount, skimmer and tube lens ..............97144-10006 Cone, ion sweep ....................97144-60320 Cone, spray shield ....................97144-20004 Container, shipping API stack................

  • Page 179: Mass Analyzer

    Replaceable Parts ________________________________________________________________ MS Detector Spacer, 4 pin feedthrough..................97000-20226 Kit, Feedthrough, 8 Pin .....................97000-62008 Feedthrough, 8 pin....................96000-20115 O-ring, 0.737-in. ID, 3/32-in. thick, Viton ............00107-10056 Screw, pan head, Phillips, 6-32 × 1/2-in., stainless steel........00415-63208 Shield box, PCB ....................97000-10083 Spacer, 8 pin feedthrough..................97000-20225 Mass Analyzer Electrode, ring, 0.707 cm .....................96000-20016 Electrode, endcap, entrance/exit ..................97044-20000...

  • Page 180: Top Cover Plate Of Vacuum Manifold

    Replaceable Parts MS Detector ________________________________________________________________ Feedthrough, electron multiplier................96000-20072 O-ring, 0.375-in. ID, 0.103-in. thick..............00107-07000 O-ring, 0.688-in. ID, 0.103-in. thick, Viton ............00107-09500 Screw, socket, cap, 2-56 × 1/8-in., vented, stainless steel ........00452-20000 Assembly, Electron Multiplier ................96000-60036 Ring, high voltage ....................96000-20074 Shield, electron multiplier..................

  • Page 181: Turbomolecular Pump

    Replaceable Parts ________________________________________________________________ MS Detector Turbomolecular Pump Rail, turbomolecular pump, mount kit .................97033-62200 Pump, turbo........................00108-10010 Rotary-Vane Pumps Pump, mechanical, 650 L, Edwards ME@M30, 220 V ac (2 each) ......00108-02655 Vacuum System Assemblies Assembly, Vent Valve ....................97000-60128 Filter, sintered nylon....................00201-06050 Fitting, Swagelok, male adapter, 1/8 MPT × 1/4-Barb..........00101-01740 Fitting, Swagelok, O-seal, 1/4-in.

  • Page 182: Mechanical Assemblies

    Replaceable Parts MS Detector ________________________________________________________________ Screw, pan head, Phillips, 6-32 × 1-1/2-in., stainless steel ........00425-63224 Kit, Ion Gauge......................97000-62010 Dynode shield, ...................... 97000-20282 Ion gauge, mini, 0.75-in. OD tube ................ 00105-01525 O-ring, 0.737-in. ID, 3/32-in. thick, Viton............00107-10056 Sleeve, 0.75-in. ID, O-ring compression .............. 97000-20211 Sleeve, threaded O-ring seal .................

  • Page 183: Printed Circuit Boards (Pcbs)

    Replaceable Parts ________________________________________________________________ MS Detector Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) PCB, Analyzer Top Cover ...................97033-61051 PCB, Analyzer Auxiliary .....................97000-61340 Fuse, 1.60 A, 5 × 20 mm, 250 V, quick acting, (F1 – F2) ........00006-08610 PCB, DC Ring Filter ....................96000-61130 PCB, Divert / Inject Valve....................97000-61390 PCBs, Embedded Computer PCB, Acquisition DSP ..................97000-61260 PCB, Control DSP ....................97000-61270...

  • Page 184: Cables

    Replaceable Parts MS Detector ________________________________________________________________ Assembly, RF Tuning....................97000-60141 Assembly, RF plate ceramic.................. 97000-60133 Connector, coax, BNC bulkhead jack, RU-58 ............00004-33000 Tuning Bell, RF coil....................96000-20068 Capacitor, mica, 8200 pf, 500V, 5% ..............00002-15990 Front Panel, RF Coil Mount.................. 97000-10005 Screw, pan head, Phillips, 6-32 ×...

  • Page 185: Covers

    Replaceable Parts ________________________________________________________________ MS Detector Cable, System Control PCB – Control DSP PCB High speed serial cable ...................97000-63042 Cable, switching power supply – embedded computer fan RF coil fan – interconnect to tower fans............97000-63046 Cable, RF Voltage Control PCB – RF Voltage Amplifier PCB ......97000-63047 Cable, System Control PCB –...

  • Page 186: Data System - Hardware

    Replaceable Parts Data System – Hardware ______________________________________________________ 6.2 Data System – Hardware Kit, Data System, Hardware..................97044-62111 Cable, thinwire Ethernet, coax with ferrite damper ..........97044-63060 Connector, T-Connector, thinwire Ethernet ............00012-50967 Terminator, thinwire Ethernet ................00950-00918 6-14 ___________________LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...

  • Page 187: Chemicals Kit

    Replaceable Parts _______________________________________________________________ Chemicals Kit 6.3 Chemicals Kit Kit, Chemicals ......................97000-62042 Caffeine, 1 mg/mL, in methanol................00301-12310 Reserpine, 1 gram....................00301-12901 Sample, Met-Arg-Phe-Ala (MRFA), solids, 20 mg each ........40061-60002 ® Ultramark 1621 m/s.....................00301-12200 6-15 __________________LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 188: Accessory Kit

    Replaceable Parts Accessory Kit _______________________________________________________________ 6.4 Accessory Kit Accessory Kit......................97144-62060 Air duct, 1.0-in. ID, flex, blue, 15 ft. (4.5 m) l ............. 00301-08301 Cable, shielded, 2-twisted pair, 22 gauge, 24 ft. (7 m) l ........00302-01800 Cable, serial, W2690, DB99M-DB9F..............00012-51086 Ferrule, HPLC, 1/16-in.
  • Page 189 Replaceable Parts _______________________________________________________________ Accessory Kit Tube, Teflon, 0.030-in. ID × 1/16-in. OD, 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) l ........00301-22915 Tubing, 0.25-in. OD × 0.062-in. wall thickness, PFA, 15 ft. (4.5 m) l....00101-50100 Tubing, fused silica, 0.150 mm ID × 0.390 mm OD, 2 ft. (0.6 m) l .....00106-10498 Tubing, fused silica, 0.050 mm ID ×...

  • Page 190: Recommended Spares

    Replaceable Parts Recommended Spares ________________________________________________________ 6.5 Recommended Spares Battery, 7.2 V, nickel / cadmium ................. 00301-05720 Bushing, snap, 1.75-in. diameter, white plastic ............00201-19081 Dc ring filter box ......................97000-98004 Fan gasket ........................97000-20298 Fan, 100 cfm, 24 V dc ....................00013-00243 Fan, kit .........................
  • Page 191 Replaceable Parts ________________________________________________________ Recommended Spares Screw, pan head, slot, 6-32 × 1/4-in., cadmium plated ..........00404-63204 Stud, ball, 6-32 × 0.375-in...................00201-12110 Switchcap, manifold cover, interconnect ..............97000-40009 Switchcap, right door, interconnect ................97000-40010 Tubing, Teflon, 18 gauge, 0.016-in. wall thickness .............00007-94330 Valve assembly, sheath/aux gas, dual manifold ............00110-20014 Washer, flat, #6, stainless steel..................00472-00600 Washer, interlock, 5/16-in.

  • Page 192: Divert / Inject Valve Accessories

    Replaceable Parts Divert / Inject Valve Accessories ________________________________________________ 6.6 Divert / Inject Valve Accessories Ferrule, HPLC 1/16-in. stainless steel, Valco.............. 00101-18122 Syringe adapter, 1/16-in. fill port liner / ferrule, Valco ..........00110-16002 Syringe adapter, 1/16-in. fill port, Valco ..............00110-16000 Valve, replacement nut, 1/16-in.

  • Page 193: Optional Tools

    Replaceable Parts _______________________________________________________________Optional Tools 6.7 Optional Tools Hexdriver, 0.28-in......................00025-01810 Hexdriver, 0.35-in......................00025-08041 Tool pin extractor, AMP, large ..................00725-00013 Tool pin extractor, AMP, small ..................00725-00020 Wrench, Allen, hex drive, 1/4-in. (with handle) ............00725-00015 Tool, capillary removal ....................70111-20258 Tool, removal, needle seal....................70005-20304 6-21 __________________LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

  • Page 195: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix A provides a flowchart and tables that can be used to troubleshoot the LCQ Deca XP Plus. __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...
  • Page 196 3. Run diagnostics. See the Diagnostics See Table A-1. Pump and service and PCB Replacement diagnostics for corrective actions Specified diagnostics all pass? Diagnose scan performance Figure A-1. LCQ Deca XP Plus Power-up diagnostic flowchart ____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 207 1-9 replaceable parts, 6-6 vaporizer temperature, 1-9 skimmer, 1-16 wrench flats (caution), 4-13 spray cone, 1-14 APCI probe assembly spray shield, 1-14 changing, 2-1 tube lens, 1-16 corona discharge needle, 1-9 _____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual __________________...
  • Page 208 4-8 APCI probe, flushing, 4-6 rotary-vane pump oil, purging, 5-65 API probe, 4-6 sample tube, flushing, 4-6 API stack components, 4-33 spray shield, flushing, 4-8 conversion dynode, 5-15 transfer line, flushing, 4-6 ___________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual____________________...
  • Page 209 RF Voltage Control PCB, location (figure), 5-57 cross sectional view (figure), 1-5 RF Voltage Control PCB, replacing, 5-57 description, 1-2 System Control PCB, replacing, 5-53 disassembling, 4-19 Turbomolecular Pump Controller, replacing, 5-37 ESI flange, 1-2 _____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 210 ESI probe location (figure), 5-8 location (figure), 4-20 exploded views guidelines API stack, 4-32 LCQ Deca XP Plus system operation (table), 1-7, 1-9 API stack, front end, 4-35 ESI probe, 4-22 extension mount description, 1-14 location (figure), 1-15, 4-30, 4-32...
  • Page 211 MS detector reinstalling, 5-59 diagnostics, 5-28 removing, 5-58 emergency shutdown, 3-2 left side of MS detector (figure), 5-57 frequency of cleaning, 4-5, 5-4 liquid chromatograph (LC) fuses (table), 5-31 _____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...
  • Page 212 +5 V, ±15 V, +24 V dc switching power supply, NSI source assembly replacing, 5-37 description, 1-13 8 kV power supply, replacing, 5-37 flange, 1-13 conversion dynode power supply, replacing, 5-48 electron multiplier power supply, replacing, 5-48 __________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual____________________...
  • Page 213 +48V, +24 V dc switching power supply, 5-37 rotary-vane pumps +5 V, ±15 V, +24 V dc switching power supply, 5-37 replaceable parts, 6-9 8 kV power supply, 5-37 Acquisition DSP PCB, 5-42 _____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual ________________...
  • Page 214 1-4 flow rates, APCI, 1-4 flow rates, ESI, 1-4 Tables On/Off status (table), 3-10 LCQ Deca XP Plus system operational guidelines, 1-7, sheath gas inlet APCI, location (figure), 4-12 MS detector fuses, 5-31 ESI, location (figure), 4-20 MS detector maintenance procedures, 4-1, 5-1...
  • Page 215 API probes, 2-2 vacuum manifold Waveform Amplifier PCB cleaning (note), 5-15 replacing, 5-48 top cover plate, reinstalling, 5-15 Waveform DDS PCB top cover plate, removing, 5-6 location (figure), 5-44 vacuum pumps replacing, 5-42 _____________________ LCQ Deca XP Plus Hardware Manual _________________...

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