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When the rf Modulator Response screen is displayed, it shows a real time view
of the rf modulator response from 20 to 650 m/z. The vertical axis of the display
is in percentage of counts, and the horizontal axis is mass units. One scan, over
the entire mass range, requires about 1s.
The Counts are displayed as Average rf modulator response and Highest rf
modulator response in counts.
To monitor the rf voltage, observe the displayed ramp. If the rf voltage generator
circuit is properly tuned, the ramp will rise gradually in a generally straight line
from low mass to high mass without any sudden rises in the ramp, and the
Average number counts will be less than 1000. If the rf voltage generator is not
tuned properly all the way to 650 m/z, the end of the ramp will rise sharply at the
mass above which the generator is out of tune, and the Average number of
counts might be above 1000. If this is the case, the rf voltage amplitude must be
adjusted.
The text just to the left of the rf button will tell you if an adjustment is necessary. If
the rf voltage is tuned throughout the entire mass range, you will receive the
following message:
rf response within limits
continue adjustment to minimize highest reading
If the rf voltage is out of tune, you receive the following message:
rf response out of range adjust the rf screw
for a linear response
The rf coil is tuned by adjusting its resonant frequency to match that of the output
of the rf generator board. This is done as follows.
Open the front door and insert a flat head screwdriver into the tuning rod within
the hole labeled “rf ADJUSTMENT” on the lower part of the front panel.
Slowly turn the screw clockwise until the slope of the ramp increases, then turn
the screw counterclockwise until either the slope of the ramp is at its lowest or
there is a sudden rise at the end of the ramp. At that point, turn the screw three
turns clockwise and verify that the Average number of counts is less than 750
and the Highest number of counts is less than 1500. If they are, the coil is
successfully adjusted. If not, run Diagnostics and call a qualified service
representative.
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