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TSQ Series II TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis Hardware Manual 80111-97047 Revision A June 2018...
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OptaMax NG, TSQ Fortis, and Viper are trademarks; Unity is a registered service mark; and Hypersil GOLD AQ, Thermo Scientific, TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and Xcalibur are registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in the United States. Fisher Scientific is a registered trademark of Fisher Scientific Co.
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Regulatory Compliance Thermo Fisher Scientific performs complete testing and evaluation of its products to ensure full compliance with applicable North American and European regulations. Your system meets the applicable requirements in the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety standards described in this section. Unauthorized changes that you make to your system will void regulatory compliance and may defeat the built-in protections for your instrument.
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Gas inlets and vacuum (foreline) port (left side of the MS) ....16 Figure 6. API source interface for the TSQ Altis MS (cross section) ....18 Figure 7.
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Ion sweep cone removed from the MS mount assembly ....104 Figure 54. Ion transfer tube removal tool (TSQ Altis MS) ......105 Figure 55.
Preface The TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual describes how to set up and calibrate the Thermo Scientific™ TSQ Altis™, TSQ Quantis™, and TSQ Fortis™ triple quadrupole mass spectrometry systems. It also describes the modes of operation, hardware components, and how to maintain the instrument.
Note Highlights information of general interest. Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Risk of eye injury: Eye injury can occur from splattered chemicals, airborne particles, or sharp objects. Wear safety glasses when handling chemicals or servicing the instrument. Sharp object: Avoid handling the tip of the syringe needle. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual xvii...
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Introduction The TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis MSs are triple quadrupole atmospheric pressure ionization (API) mass spectrometers. Note The Glossary defines some of the terms used in this manual. • Mass Spectrometry Models • MS Mass-To-Charge Ratio Ranges Mass Spectrometry Models The MS models are the TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis.
The reliable instrument design, intuitive software, and comprehensive workflow solutions of TSQ Fortis MS ensures superior productivity in the quantitation of hundreds of compounds of all types—in any matrix, by any user. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Introduction MS Mass-To-Charge Ratio Ranges MS Mass-To-Charge Ratio Ranges The TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis MSs detect different ranges of mass-to-charge ratios. m/z Range in amu Instrument TSQ Altis 5–2000 TSQ Quantis 5–3000 TSQ Fortis 5–3000 Thermo Scientific...
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Introduction MS Mass-To-Charge Ratio Ranges TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
• Overview of the MS System • Overview of Ion Optics and Mass Analyzer Overview of the MS System Figure 1. Block diagram of MS hardware components Data system Inlet Mass spectrometer Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Instrument control electronic assemblies Control the MS components. Data System Monitor The data system processes the voltage signal and displays it as a graph that can be printed. Computer Printer (optional) TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Overview of Ion Optics and Mass Analyzer The ion optic assemblies and the mass analyzer assemblies control the path of the ions from the ion source to the detector. Figure 2. Ion optics and mass analyzer assemblies Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Dual-mode, discrete-dynode Ions and electrons strike the electron multiplier and release a cascade of detector electrons. The detector converts the current of the electrons to a voltage that the data system records. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Vacuum System The TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis MSs require either one or two external forepumps, depending on the model. The forepumps create the vacuum necessary for the turbomolecular pump to operate. • Vacuum Pumps • Vacuum Manifold •...
Placement of the turbomolecular pump next to the vacuum manifold Description Description Collision cell chamber MP0 ion optics chamber MP00 ion optics chamber RF lens and ion transfer tube chamber API source interface Mass analyzer chambers Turbomolecular pump TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
MP0 ion optics region Mass analyzer region Collision cell Collision gas divert valve Collision gas valve Argon gas port Exhaust Forepump Triple-inlet turbomolecular pump Convection vacuum gauge Convection vacuum gauge Ion gauge TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
The vent valve is closed when the solenoid is energized. The vents opens when the MS no longer receives external power, as with a power failure or when you turn off the main power switch. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Internal Gas Supply Figure 5. Gas inlets and vacuum (foreline) port (left side of the MS) Description Description Argon gas inlet Nitrogen gas inlet Drain/Waste Port Vacuum (foreline) port TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
API source, the API source interface components are located in a vacuum chamber. Figure 6. API source interface for the TSQ Altis MS (cross section) Description Description Ion sweep cone Vent prevent ball...
(after it has cooled to room temperature), the vent prevent ball drops into place to stop air from entering the vacuum manifold. Therefore, you can remove the ion transfer tube for cleaning or replacement without venting the system. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
L0 to transmit ions of the selected charge. Lens L0 acts as a baffle between MP00 and MP0 to isolate the lower vacuum region. Figure 13. MP00 lens (left) and lens L0 (right) Description Description MP00 RF lens Array of 8 metal elements L0 lens Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
MS mode and 2 × 10 MS/MS mode. The electrometer circuit converts the current that leaves the electron multiplier through the anode to a voltage, and the data system records the voltage. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Vacuum Green The vacuum is within the allowable operating range. Yellow The vacuum is outside the allowable operating range. The MS is either off or in the process of starting up. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Figure 17. Power entry module Description Description Electronics service switch SV65 Pump Enable connector (forepump on/off control) AC Output receptacle Power In receptacle (230 Vac) (reserved for future use) Main Power switch TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
For more information about resetting the MS, see Chapter “Restarting the MS System After a Shutdown.” Figure 18 shows the communication connectors, and Table 3 describes the pin-outs for these connectors. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Controls and Indicators Communications Panel Figure 18. Communication connectors (right side of the MS) Description Description Ethernet port USB ports Analog Input connector Peripheral Control connector Reset button TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Provides a relay-driven programmable output signal to the connected external device, such as a fraction collector. Output: Maximum 24 Vdc, 3 A RO/IH Common (return) connection for the Ready Out and Injection Hold pins Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
“Maintaining the Air Filter.” CAUTION To ensure safety and proper cooling, always operate the MS with its covers in place. This is also necessary to comply with product safety and electromagnetic interference regulations. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
2. If your LC/MS system includes LC pumps, turn off the liquid flow to the API source. For instructions, refer to the LC pump manual. 3. In the Tune window, place the MS in Standby mode, Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
If you cannot safely reach the main power switch, unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2. To turn off the LC, autosampler, and data system computer in an emergency, use their respective on/off switch or button. Figure 19. Main power switch on the power module TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
• After approximately 5 seconds, power to the vent valve solenoid shuts off, the vent valve opens, and the vacuum manifold vents with dry nitrogen. This creates a hissing sound. • After about 2 minutes, the vacuum manifold is at atmospheric pressure. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
2. Turn off the argon and nitrogen gas supplies at their tanks. 3. Shut down the data system computer and turn off the monitor. 4. If an autosampler and printer are included, use their On/Off switches to turn them off. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
2. Choose Restart, and then click OK. Restarting the Data System Using the Power Button 1. Press the power button on the data system computer. 2. Wait at least 20 seconds. 3. Press the power button again. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
MS is complete and that the MS is in standby mode. When you change the mode from standby to on, the System LED turns green to indicate that the MS is functional. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
5. Wait at least 15 hours for the pumps to create sufficient vacuum. Figure 22. Electronic service switch and main power switch Description Electronics service switch in service mode Main power switch turned on Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
• If you reset the instrument to the factory calibration settings, always repeat the calibration of the internal electronic devices as specified in this manual. Otherwise, all instrument calibrations might produce incorrect results. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
If necessary, configure the autosampler. For procedures for placing sample vials, preparing solvent and waste containers, installing syringes, and so on, refer to the autosampler manual. 3. Check that the valves of the argon and nitrogen gases are open. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Restarting the MS System After a Shutdown Starting the LC, Gases, and Autosampler TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Service Mode position Vent valve Closed Closed Closed Open APCI corona discharge needle Conversion dynode Electron multiplier ESI needle Gas, argon (collision [CID gas]) Power supply, electron multiplier and conversion dynode Vaporizer temperature Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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You can control this setting in your method even when the instrument is in standby mode. In standby mode, the Tune application sets the API gases to their standby default settings (2 arbitrary) to keep the API source clean. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
• If you do not hear these sounds, there is no air leak. • If you hear these sounds continue with step 2. 2. Follow “Shutting the MS System Down Completely.” 3. Visually inspect the vacuum system and vacuum lines for leaks. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Table 7 for the TSQ Quantis, and Table 8 for the TSQ Fortis MS. If the values are higher than normal, you might have an air leak. Table 6. TSQ Altis typical pressure readings Pressure (Torr) Conditions Source Pressure Analyzer...
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Remains high • Inspect the vacuum lines and fittings external to the MS for leaks and repair. • If you suspect an air leak within the MS, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
In addition, if the MS turns off during an analytical run, you might lose data. For more information about gas requirements, refer to the TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis Preinstallation Requirements Guide. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Load the clean syringe with a solution of 0.1% formic acid in 50:50 methanol/water (or another appropriate solvent). b. Carefully reinsert the syringe needle into the Teflon tube on the syringe adapter assembly. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Placing the System in Standby Mode After you complete the daily maintenance procedures, place the MS in standby mode as described in Chapter “Placing the MS in Standby Mode.” TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Recommended Inlet and Flow Rates Guidelines for LC/NSI/MS Parameters Guidelines for LC/NSI/MS Parameters Sweep gas Spray voltage (V) Ion transfer tube temp (°C) (arb units) Positive mode: 1200 Negative mode: -600 TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
17). -or- • Switch the main power switch to off mode (down position) (5 in Figure 17).This will turn off the power to the source, the MS and the forepumps. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
H-ESI, you can leave the grounding union in place. You will not use it. • Use tubing (red PEEK or natural PEEK (nano-Viper)) with a fingertight fitting to connect the sample flow to the sample inlet of the APCI spray insert (Figure 24). TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Connecting the Sample Flow to the Source Connecting the Sample Flow to the APCI Source Figure 24. Connection to the APCI spray insert Description Tubing from sample flow (red PEEK or natural PEEK (nano-Viper)) Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Connecting the Sample Flow to the Source Connecting the Sample Flow to the APCI Source TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
• Do not store EMRS in a glass syringe. Discard unused EMRS and rinse the syringe with acetonitrile. • If you observe degradation products in the EMRS mass spectrum, rinse the sample line (including the fittings, syringe, tubing, and union) with acetonitrile. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
The button name changes to Syringe On. b. Click the arrow next to the Syringe On/Off button to open the syringe pump settings (Figure 25), and then enter the following: Flow Rate (μL/min): 5 Volume (μL): 500 TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Table 11. Recommended LC flow rates Solution Type Injection Type LC flow rate (μL/min) Calibration Syringe Sample Syringe 3-10 Autosampler 3. Click Apply. The Tune application makes a change in the History pane. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
2. Check the H-ESI probe position is as follows: • Depth: low to medium • Front-to-back position: closest to the MS entrance • Side-to-side position: center (closest to the MS entrance) 3. Place the MS in On mode. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
7. If the signal stability rating is poor or the %RSD value is above the threshold, optimize the API source parameters. a. Adjust the sheath gas plus or minus 1 unit. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
1. Set the syringe pump to infuse the EMRS at 5 μL/min into the API source. 2. Place the MS in On mode. 3. In the Define Scan pane, select Full Scan (Q1) or Full Scan (Q3). 4. Set the scan range to 50-1650. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
IMPORTANT Check the spray and reevaluate it when it becomes unstable. If the spray is not stable, then data quality might be compromised, which can result in a poor calibration or diagnostic result. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
• Positive Ion Mode: m/z 69, 622, and 1522 • Negative Ion Mode: m/z 69, 602, and 1634 This evaluation repeats for FWHM peak widths of 0.2 Da (TSQ Altis MS only), 0.4 Da, and 0.7 Da, and for quadrupoles Q1 and Q3.
EMRS calibrant ions. This procedure repeats for FWHM peak widths of 0.2 Da (TSQ Altis MS only), 0.4 Da, and 0.7 Da; for three different scan rates (250, 500, and 1000 Da/sec); and for quadrupoles Q1 and Q3.
“Flushing the Inlet Components,” page 47. Ensure that the interfering masses show less than 25 percent of the intensity of the calibrant ions. Figure 32. Mass spectrum of EMRS in positive ion mode TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Calibrating the MS Calibrating and Tuning the MS Figure 33. Mass spectrum of EMRS in negative ion mode Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Calibrating the MS Calibrating and Tuning the MS TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
1. Go to thermofisher.com. 2. In the search field, type TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, or TSQ Fortis. 3. Click the Catalog tab and then the instrument name. 4. Scroll down until you see the Product overview, Videos, and Documents tab.
Otherwise, the MS applies the parameter setting to all compounds. When selected, the icon changes color, from , and the parameter appears in the Optimization Table (not shown here). TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
After the compound optimization is complete, you can view and save the generated report for each compound. Figure 35 shows an example of “in progress” graphs and spectra. Figure 36 shows the Optimization Results table. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
The Optimization Results and Source Optimization Results tables also appear, displaying the optimized parameter values, (Figure 36). Figure 36. Examples of the optimization results tables TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Scan Types The TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis MSs operate in a variety of scan types. The most common can be divided into two categories: single mass spectrometry (MS) scan types and MS/MS scan types. The scan types in each category are as follows: •...
Full scan or transmission of selected ions. Pass ions or fragments within a wide range of m/z values. A rod assembly is a regular array of metal rods. See Mass Analyzers. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
SIM can improve the detection limit and decrease analysis time, but it can also reduce specificity. Because SIM monitors only specific ions, any compound that fragments to produce those ions will appear to be the target compound, which can result in a false positive. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
These can be used to identify unknowns or as the basis for developing an SRM experiment. Figure 37. Illustration of product scan type RF Only + Ar Q1 Set Q3 Scanning Q3 m/z TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
However, the respective mass ranges, are offset by a selected mass so that the product mass analyzer scans a selected number of mass units lower than the precursor mass analyzer. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
O from alcohols). Figure 40 shows a common fragment ion. Figure 39. Illustration of the neutral loss scan type RF Only + Ar Q3 = Q1 - Δ Q1 Scanning Q1 m/z TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Furthermore, that precursor ion would have to fragment to form a product ion of the same m/z as the selected product ion from the target compound. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Scan Types Selected Reaction Monitoring Scan Type TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
When you do SRM methods, the data is automatically collected in centroid mode. Figure 41. Examples of Profile (left) and Centroid (right) Data Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Ion Polarity Modes Ion Polarity Modes The TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis MSs can operate in either positive or negative ion polarity mode. You can obtain positive ion or negative ion or positive/negative ion mass spectra.The MS controls whether positive ions or negative ions are transmitted to the mass analyzer for mass analysis by changing the polarity of the voltage potentials applied to the API source, ion optics, and ion detection system.
• In the Calibration pane, ensure that all calibrations are up to date. • Connect the Ready Out cable (not provided) and the contact closure cable to help prevent sample loss. Refer to the TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis Getting Connected Guide.
To open this application, choose Start > All Programs > Thermo Xcalibur > XReport. e. Under Timed Acquisition, select the Continuous Acquisition option from the drop down list (acquires data until you stop the acquisition)(1) in (Figure 42). TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
5. When you are ready, click Record again to stop the acquisition. The small circle on the Record button turns gray (not recording). For more information about reviewing the acquired data, refer to the Thermo FreeStyle or the FreeStyle Help. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Using the Xcalibur Data System to Acquire Sample Data Using the Xcalibur Data System to Acquire Sample Data Thermo Scientific mass spectrometry applications, such as the Xcalibur data system, can control a connected external device. • If it can control an external device, it selects the autosampler as the default start (trigger) instrument for a sequence run.
5. Click OK. This completes the start instrument setup. Acquiring Data Files with the Xcalibur Data System For instructions, refer to the Instrument Setup and Sequence Setup topics in the Xcalibur Help. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
3. Save the entries as part of an Xcalibur instrument method (.meth file name extension). For additional information, refer to the Help. Figure 45. Templates in Method Editor Description Description Click this icon to display the templates Click this icon to display scan types TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
MS Parts While the procedures may be similar for all three systems; the TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, and TSQ Fortis may use different parts. The required parts for each MS system are noted in each procedure.
Every 12 months of typical use, or if the oil is cloudy or discolored Cooling fans Clean the air filter. Every 4 months page 111 For instructions about maintaining the LC modules, refer to that instrument’s manual. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
(One of the tools is in the TSQ Source Installation Kit.) In addition, you can use the contents of the PM Cleaning Kit (P/N 70111-62112). Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Screwdriver, Phillips #2 (M3) – (Optional) Toothbrush, soft (or similar tool) – (Optional) Tweezers, plastic (or similar tool) – Equipment Beaker or graduated cylinder (for use with – methanol) Chamois-tipped swabs 00725-01-00028 TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
4. Allow the housing to dry before you install it on the MS. Replacing the H-ESI Needle Refer to the OptaMax NG Ion Source User Guide or view the video on the Thermo Fisher Scientific website. Go to thermofisher.com. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Maintaining the API Source and Replacing the H-ESI Needle Replacing the H-ESI Needle TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Before you touch or remove heated parts, allow the part to cool to room temperature (approximately 20 minutes) before you touch it. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
5. Grasp the API source interface with your fingers, and then carefully pull it out of the vacuum manifold (Figure 46). Figure 46. API source interface removed from the vacuum manifold Description Vacuum manifold Release latch on the API source interface TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
MP00 from the MP00-L0 mount cage (Figure 49.) Place the components on a clean surface. Figure 47. Removing the multipole MP00 and lens L0 assembly (TSQ Altis MS) Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Allen screws loosened and extended Lens L0 Multipole MP00 and Lens L0 assembly 5. Grasp the two Allen screws and carefully pull the exit lens straight out of the API source interface cage. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
1. Using a magnification device, inspect the components for any lint, particulates, and sample buildup or coatings. 2. For 10 minutes, sonicate the components in either a 50:50 solution of methanol/water or a 1% solution of Liquinox in water. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
2. Carefully insert the API source interface into the vacuum manifold. 3. Reinstall the API source housing. 4. Start up the system as described in Chapter 10, “Restarting the MS System After a Shutdown.” Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Maintaining the RF Lens, Exit Lens, MP00 RF Lens, and Lens L0 Reinstalling the API Source Interface TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
1. Go to thermofisher.com. 2. In the search field, type TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, or TSQ Fortis. 3. Click the Catalog tab and then the instrument name. 4. Scroll down until you see the Product overview, Videos, and Documents tab.
If pressure in the ion transfer tube and RF lens region (Source Pressure gauge) drops below 2 Torr (TSQ Altis) or 1 Torr (TSQ Quantis or TSQ Fortis), a blocked ion transfer tube is probably the cause.
(flat edges) on the tool (2) to slowly pull it out of the API source interface. Figure 54. Ion transfer tube removal tool (TSQ Altis MS) Description Use this end of the tool to rotate the tube.
Tip If necessary, insert a hex key through a side hole for leverage. Figure 56. Ion transfer tube removal tool (TSQ Fortis MS) Description API source interface Fit this end of the tool around the exposed ion transfer tube. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Cleaning the Spray Cone and O-ring Cleaning the Spray Cone and O-ring Note The TSQ Altis does not have an O-ring behind its ion transfer tube. 1. Soak the lint-free tissues or chamois-tipped swabs in a 50:50 solution of methanol/water, and then clean the exterior surface of the spray cone.
3. Rinse the component thoroughly with water. 4. Sonicate the component in water for 10 minutes. 5. Sonicate the component in methanol for 10 minutes. 6. Rinse the component with methanol. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
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TSQ Altis TSQ Quantis TSQ Fortis Source Pressure less than 3.8 Torr less than 2.0 Torr less than 2.0 Torr 10. If the ion transfer tube is still blocked, replace it. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Maintaining the API Source Interface Cleaning the Ion Sweep Cone TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Remove the filter from the filter bracket (Figure 58). 2. Wash the air filter in a solution of soap and water. 3. Rinse the filter with tap water, and then allow it to air dry. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
4. Reinstall the air filter and front cover. 5. Reconnect the plumbing tubing. Figure 58. Air filter location in the MS with the front cover removed Description Description Air filter Spring catches TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
1. Go to thermofisher.com. 2. In the search field, type TSQ Altis, TSQ Quantis, or TSQ Fortis. 3. Click the Catalog tab and then the instrument name. 4. Scroll down until you see the Product overview, Videos, and Documents tab.
Spectrum view Description Description Three power mode icons (on/standby/off ) Manual data acquisition Instrument readback status Define Scan pane Plot Chromatogram tool Controls for the graphs Panes: Status, History, and Favorites TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
To turn the scan averaging on or off averaging Click the button to switch between on and off. To set the scan averaging value Click the down arrow to enter the value, and then click Apply. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
RF voltages. The auxiliary, sheath, and sweep gas flows remain on and return to their standby default settings (2 arbitrary). See Chapter 8, “Using the MS Power Options.” TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
The system is initializing. Amber One or more settings are changing. An error has occurred. Gray The API source is off. Gray There is no communication between the MS and the data system. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
, and then choose Preferences to open the Tune Preferences dialog box (Figure 60). Figure 60. Tune Preferences dialog box 2. Select all check boxes that apply. 3. Under Report Options, select one of the options, and then click OK. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
3. Do one of the following: • Click the Delete Selected Rows icon, • Right-click the selected row, and then choose Delete Selected Rows. • Press the DELETE key on your keyboard. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
1. Click Import to open the Open dialog box. 2. Browse to a CSV (Microsoft Excel™), a TXT, or an XML file, and then click Open. The list of m/z values appears in the table. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
You can manually save the current settings for the API source and scan parameters in the Favorites pane. • To create a favorite state • To load settings only or apply a favorite state • To rename a favorite state • To delete a favorite state Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
• Load to only display the key parameters in the applicable parameter boxes. • Apply to submit the key parameters to the MS. You can click Apply without first loading the parameters. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
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1. Under User Settings, right-click the state name, and then choose Rename. 2. Type a different name and press ENTER. To delete a favorite state Under User Settings, right-click the state name, and then choose Delete. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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4. Tighten the PEEK fittings by only using your fingers. If you overtighten the PEEK fittings, they can cause leaks. Figure 64. PEEK tubing connection to syringe union Description Description Red PEEK tubing Syringe Union (cross-sectional view) 10-32 coned-bottom receiving port PEEK fingertight fitting Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Note If necessary, use the syringe needle tip to slightly enlarge the opening in the end of the Teflon tubing. 4. Squeeze the syringe pump’s release button and slowly move the pusher block until it contacts the flange on the end of the syringe plunger (4). TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Figure 65. Syringe pump with syringe Description Syringe with sample solution Teflon tubing connection to the union (cross-sectional view) Syringe connection to the Teflon tube Syringe pump release button on the pusher bar Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Setting Up the Syringe with the Syringe Pump Setting Up the Syringe Pump TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
6, port 2 connects to port 3, and port 4 connects to port 5. The Method Editor application identifies the valve’s two positions as “1–2” (port 1 to 2) and “1–6” (port 1 to 6). Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Inject (position 1–6)—The sample loop is open to the solvent stream. The solvent flow from the LC pump flushes sample out of the sample loop, and then exits through port 6 into the API source. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
CAUTION Do not wear nitrile gloves when you are working with EMRS. Nitrile gloves are made with diphenylguanidine, which is soluble in EMRS. If diphenylguanidine contaminates the EMRS, a peak at m/z 212 will be in the spectrum. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
(1). 5. Use a PEEK fighertight (not shown) fitting to connect the other end of the red PEEK tubing (6) to the grounding union (3). Figure 69. H-ESI direct infusion TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
(2) and to the H-ESI spray insert (4). 4. Use PEEK fingertight fittings to connect a length of red PEEK tubing (7) to the syringe union adapter (1) and the grounding union (2). Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Figure 70. Low-flow H-ESI direct infusion set up Description Syringe and syringe adapter Grounding union Grounding union holder Low flow H-ESI needle in H-ESI spray insert Natural PEEK tubing (nano-Viper capillary) Viper fitting Red PEEK tubing TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
API source at Port 6. This brings the flow to the MS. 5. (Not Shown) Using a Rheodyne fitting, connect one end of the Teflon tubing to Port 3. Place the other end into an appropriate waste container. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
API source. 1. Connect a sample loop (1) across Ports 1 and 4 of the valve. 2. Connect a loop filler (needle port) (2) to Port 2. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
73, and a Rheodyne fitting to connect Port 2 of the divert/inject valve to one of the following: • The outlet of the autosampler (not shown) • The outlet of a column that is attached to the autosampler (not shown). Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
Figure 73. Divert/Inject valve plumbed as a divert valve Description Port 6 tubing connected to the API Source Port 5 tubing connected from the LC Pumps Port 4 Teflon tubing connected to Waste TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
Replaceable Parts The TSQ Altis MS and TSQ Quantis MS arrive with the following kits and replaceable parts. The exception is the Chemical Kit, which arrives separately as part of the preinstallation kit. Use the provided part numbers when ordering replacement parts.
80100-60049 Fitting Tee, barbed, nylon, for 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) ID tubing 00103-01-00012 Tubing, Tygon, 3/4 in. (19.1 mm) OD, 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) ID, 6 m 00301-22920 (20 ft) long TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
The outer-coaxial gas (nitrogen) that assists the evaporation of the sample solution as it exits the ESI, APCI (optional), or APPI (optional) spray insert. The mass spectrometer heats this gas to the user-specified vaporizer temperature. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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The syringe pump injection flow rate in milliliters per minute (mL/min) or microliters per minute (μL/min) for the current sample, as defined in the current experiment method. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
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A metal disk with a circular hole in the center that allows the ion beam to pass. mass analysis A process that produces a mixture of ionic species that is then separated according to the mass-to-charge ratios (m/z) of the ions to produce a mass spectrum. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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However, the respective mass ranges are offset by a selected mass so that the MS/MS scan is a selected number of mass units lower than the MS scan. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
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S is the standard deviation and is the sample mean. retention time (RT) The time after injection at which a compound elutes. The total time that the compound is retained on the chromatograph column. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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A vacuum pump that provides a high vacuum for the mass spectrometer and detector system. vacuum manifold A thick-walled, aluminum chamber, with various electrical feedthroughs and gas inlets, which encloses the API stack, ion optics, mass analyzers, and ion detection system. TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Components associated with lowering the pressure within the mass spectrometer. A vacuum system includes the vacuum manifold, pumps, pressure gauges, and associated electronics. Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
FCC compliance contacting us xviii figures, list of xiii contamination, preventing 89, 105, forepump convection gauge, description control connector, MS See also vacuum system, gauges functional block diagrams Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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Single Mechanical Pump TSQ Source Installation on/off status for MS components optimization special notice LC/MS operational guidelines optimization graphs (example) H-ESI mode 49–50 optimization results (table examples) LEDs lenses cleaning panes TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
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Run Sequence dialog box (acquisition options) vacuum LED safety standards description note about pressure sample data, acquire by using Tune vacuum manifold sample loss, preventing description sample transfer line, flushing pressures sample tube, flushing vacuum regions Thermo Scientific TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual...
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WEEE directive Xcalibur file type, raw data (.raw) Xcalibur file type, sequence (.sld) TSQ Altis, Quantis, and Fortis Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...