Unable to turn on API gas on the mass detector - WKB204312
Article number: 204312
SYMPTOMS
- Unable to turn on API gas on the mass detector
- "Instrument Present" status in MassLynx
ENVIRONMENT
- 3100 Mass Detector
- Xevo TQ-S micro
- MassLynx
CAUSE
The mass detector lost communication with the PC.
FIX or WORKAROUND
Reboot the MS:
- Close MassLynx software.
- Reboot the PC.
- Push the EPC reset button on the 3100 Mass Detector.
- Wait for the Operate LED to go from RED to OFF.
- Open MassLynx.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The reset button for the Xevo TQ-S micro is in the aperture hole to the right of the power button as shown below. Insert a short (7.5 cm) length of PEEK tubing, paper clip, or similar object into the reset button aperture to actuate the reset button to reboot the detector's internal EPC.
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