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- Agilent
- Model
- 7200 Q-TOF
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- Last added
- 2012-07-06
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Agilent 7200 Q-TOF GC/MS Operation Manual
The Agilent 7200 Accurate-Mass Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (Q-TOF) GC/MS System Operation Manual serves as a comprehensive guide for users of this mass spectrometry instrument. It covers essential procedures including hardware descriptions, safety warnings, and the preparation and installation of capillary columns.
The document details routine operations in both Electron Impact (EI) and Chemical Ionization (CI) modes, explaining how to set temperatures, monitor pressures, tune the system, and manage vacuum levels. Additionally, it provides step-by-step instructions for changing the removable ion source and performing general maintenance tasks such as cleaning and pumpdown procedures.
Agilent 7200 Q-TOF specifications
| Mass accuracy | 0.3 ppm |
|---|---|
| Resolution FWHM | 13,500 |
| ADC speed | 4 GHz |
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How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What applications is the Agilent 7200 Q-TOF designed for?
The instrument is intended for use in metabolomics, metabonomics, food quality management, pesticide residues, and environmental pollutants analysis.
How does the Agilent 7200 Q-TOF handle complex matrix samples?
The system switches to high-resolution product ion spectra in Q-TOF mode to remove matrix interference and clarify fragmentation patterns.
What is the resolution of the Agilent 7200 Q-TOF for GC/MS?
The system achieves a resolution of 13,500 (FWHM), allowing it to easily distinguish between two compounds with nominal masses of 240 Da and an actual mass difference of just 0.0436 Da.
How long does it take to replace the ion source?
The new replaceable ion source (RIS) allows for changing the entire ion source assembly in approximately 30 minutes without breaking vacuum.
How does the O-TOF mode improve analysis?
O-TOF mode removes matrix interferences and clarifies fragmentation patterns, allowing for the structural identification of unknown substances even in trace amounts.
What software is used with the Agilent 7200?
The MassHunter Workstation software is designed to make TOF and Q-TOF analyses faster, simpler, and more productive.