Isotopes are missing or isotope ratios are incorrect

Autotune reports PFTBA ion ratios. If the MSD does not pass this part of tune, do not acquire data. Check the following:

Peaks are too wide or too narrow

Check the resolution of adjacent peaks. Very wide peaks sometimes cause higher-than-normal isotope ratios or missing isotopes. Very narrow peaks sometimes give lower-than-normal isotope ratios.

High scan speed (SCAN mode)

If you are acquiring data in scan mode and experience problems with missing isotopes or incorrect isotope ratios, try reducing the scan speed.

Low dwell time (SIM mode)

If you are acquiring data in SIM mode and experience problems with missing isotopes or incorrect isotope ratios, try increasing the dwell time.

Electron multiplier voltage is too high

High electron multiplier voltage can cause or contribute to this problem. Lower the voltage about 200 V. If results improve, continue to adjust the voltage until you find the optimum setting. If the electron multiplier voltage is high enough to cause isotope problems, it will probably also cause peaks with flat tops.

Repeller voltage is too high

A high repeller voltage can cause precursors or make them larger. Decrease the repeller voltage and see if the precursors decrease.

High Background

Dirty ion source