Before you begin using the instrument
Article number: 93380
Waters designed the SELECT SERIES cIMS instrument to be used as a research tool to deliver authenticated, exact-mass measurement. It is not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Requirements: The SELECT SERIES cIMS has been configured for your application by the Waters installer.
To prepare for data acquisition:
Before starting the instrument, you must complete the following tasks:
- Ensure that the instrument is pumped down (evacuated) and the ionization source for your application is fitted.
- Visually inspect the ion probe position.
- Ensure that the wash bottle contains a sufficient volume of a suitable wash solution.
Tip: The composition of the wash solution is sample-dependent. However, for most applications, Waters recommends an 80:20 methanol/water mixture.
- Ensure that your sample, lock-mass reference, and calibrant solutions are ready and mounted on the instrument.
Recommendation: Use reservoir bottles in this order: A for sample, B for Lockmass reference, C for calibrant.
Tip: Filter or centrifuge the sample solution to remove particulates before placing it in reservoir A, to avoid blocking the transfer line.
- Ensure the waste line is correctly plumbed.
- Ensure the LC system is configured and ready to use.