Run an Autotune (597x)
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Run an Autotune

A full autotune run takes about 15 to 20 minutes. When the Quick Tune option is selected, the autotune requires less than 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can run an autotune from the dashboard.

  1. Request tune control and select Tune > Autotune. The tune file used by the current method is loaded.
  2. To use a different tune file, click Open a tune file and select it.
  3. Check Quick Tune, if relative abundances of the 3 masses are at acceptable values, unless a full autotune is needed.
  4. Optionally, to send the Autotune report to the printer, in the Reports area, select Print Report. 
  5. Click Autotune the instrument. The autotune procedure runs.


  6. If you have manual tune permissions, you may override:
    • Waiting for the temperature to reach its setpoint
    • Waiting for the PTFBA calibrant to stabilize

See Override Options for more details.

  1. Release tune control.
  2. As needed, generate an Evaluate Tune Report.