Change EMF parameters (LC/MS)
You can configure the limits before an EMF message is generated. The message is added to the Logbook.
- If needed, click Instrument Status.
- In the Instrument Status window, click the Dashboard tab.
- If needed, click Take. In this image, Take is already selected.
- Right-click the SQ device, and select Maintenance.
- For each of the first six sections, do the following:
- Select or clear the Enable check box.
- Enter the Service Due threshold. This value can be either in Days or Counts depending on the section.
See Also
Monitor EMF parameters (LC/MS)
User Interface
Autotune
Enable check box
Whether or not to enable Autotune EMF. If cleared, Autotune EMF is disabled, and the Service Due threshold (Days) box, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are grayed out. The Expires on or Expired on date and the Progress bar are hidden. The Activity log will record that the Autotune EMF was disabled, and no messages related to Autotune will be shown on the EMF icon on the SQ device image. Even if Autotune EMF is disabled, the timer will still run in the background.
When this check box is selected, Autotune EMF is enabled, and the Progress bar and the Expires on or Expired on date will update accordingly. The Service Due threshold (Days) box, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are available. The Activity Log will record that Autotune EMF is enabled, and Warning or Service Due messages will be available on the EMF icon on the SQ device image and the Activity Log (if applicable).
Progress bar
This bar shows the progress towards exceeding the Service Due threshold value. The Progress bar shows a vertical line for the Warning threshold. The Service Due threshold is always shown at the end of the Progress bar. The progress starts on the left side. When less than 3 days remain before the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the bar color changes to yellow, and a warning message is issued. When the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the entire bar color changes to red, and a Service Due message is issued. If the Service Due threshold is less than the Warning threshold, the vertical line for the warning threshold is not visible, and Autotune will always be in a warning state.
Service Due threshold (Days)
The limit for the number of days before an EMF service due message is issued. The Service Due threshold by default is 31 days.
Set to factory value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to the factory value (31).
Set to custom value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to a custom value. You can enter a Service Due threshold value from 1 to 365 days. After entering a new value, click Set to custom value before continuing. If you change two custom threshold values and then click Set to custom value, only the custom value where you clicked is saved; the other custom value reverts to its previous value.
Expires on (display only)
The date when the Service Due threshold will be reached. This message changes to Expired on when the system exceeds the Service Due threshold. To reset this value, Tune the MS automatically (LC/MS). The date will reset after a successful Autotune.
Checktune
Enable check box
Whether or not to enable Checktune EMF. If cleared, Checktune EMF is disabled, and the Service Due threshold (Days) box, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are grayed out. The Expires on or Expired on date and the Progress bar are hidden. The Activity log will record that the Checktune EMF was disabled, and no messages related to Checktune will be shown on the EMF icon on the SQ device image. Even if Checktune EMF is disabled, the timer will still run in the background.
When this check box is selected, Checktune EMF is enabled, and the Progress bar and the Expires on or Expired on date will update accordingly. The Service Due threshold (Days) box, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are available. The Activity Log will record that Checktune EMF is enabled, and Warning or Service Due messages will be available on the EMF icon on the SQ device image and the Activity Log (if applicable).
Progress bar
This bar shows the progress towards exceeding the Service Due threshold value. The Progress bar shows a vertical line for the Warning threshold. The Service Due threshold is always shown at the end of the Progress bar. The progress starts on the left side. When less than 1 day remains before the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the bar color changes to yellow, and a warning message is issued. When the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the entire bar color changes to red, and a Service Due message is issued. If the Service Due threshold is less than the Warning threshold, the vertical line for the warning threshold is not visible, and Checktune will always be in a warning state.
Service Due threshold (Days)
The limit in days for the number of days before an EMF Service Due message is issued. The Service Due threshold by default is 7 days.
Set to factory value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to the factory value (7).
Set to custom value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to a custom value. You can enter a Service Due threshold value from 1 to 365 days. After entering a new value, click Set to custom value before continuing. If you change two custom threshold values and then click Set to custom value, only the custom value where you clicked is saved; the other custom value reverts to its previous value.
Expires on (display only)
The date when the Service Due threshold will be reached. This message changes to Expired on when the system exceeds the Service Due threshold. To reset this value, Run Checktune (LC/MS) or Tune the MS automatically (LC/MS). The date will reset after a successful Autotune or Checktune.
Injection count
Enable check box
Whether or not to enable Injection count EMF. If cleared, Injection count EMF is disabled, and the Service Due threshold (Counts) box, the Reset Counter button, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are grayed out. The Remaining (Counts) value and the Progress bar are hidden. The Activity log will record that the Injection count EMF was disabled, and no messages related to Injection count will be shown on the EMF icon on the SQ device image. Even if Injection count EMF is disabled, the counter will still run in the background.
When this check box is selected, Injection count EMF is enabled, and the Progress bar and the Remaining (Counts) value will update accordingly. The Service Due threshold (Counts) box, the Reset Counter button, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are available. The Activity Log will record that Injection Count EMF is enabled, and Warning or Service Due messages will be available on the EMF icon on the SQ device image and the Activity Log (if applicable).
Progress bar
This bar shows the progress towards exceeding the Service Due threshold value. The Progress bar shows a vertical line for the Warning threshold. The Service Due threshold is always shown at the end of the Progress bar. The progress starts on the left side. When the counter reaches 90% of the Service Due threshold, the bar color changes to yellow, and a warning message is issued. When the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the entire bar color changes to red, and a Service Due message is issued.
Service Due threshold (Counts)
The limit for the number of injections before an EMF Service Due message is issued. You may want to track the injection count so that when it reaches a certain limit, you are reminded to clean the source.
Reset counter button
Resets the counter to the Service Due threshold.
Set to factory value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to the factory value (10,000).
Set to custom value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to a custom value. You can enter a Service Due threshold value from 10 to 999990 injections. The value is rounded to the nearest 10 counts. After entering a new value, click Set to custom value before continuing. If you change two custom threshold values and then click Set to custom value, only the custom value where you clicked is saved; the other custom value reverts to its previous value.
Remaining (Counts) (display only)
The number of injections until the Service Due threshold is reached. As you make injections, this number approaches zero. If this number is negative, then you have exceeded the Service Due threshold. Using the Reset counter button, you can reset the counter to the Service Due threshold after performing the appropriate maintenance.
Diverter valve switches
Enable check box
Whether or not to enable Diverter valve switches EMF. If cleared, Diverter valve switches EMF is disabled, and the Service Due threshold (Counts) box, the Reset Counter button, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are grayed out. The Remaining (Counts) value and the Progress bar are hidden. The Activity log will record that the Diverter valve switches EMF was disabled, and no messages related to Diverter valve switches will be shown on the EMF icon on the SQ device image. Even if Diverter valve switches EMF is disabled, the counter will still run in the background.
When this check box is selected, Diverter valve switches EMF is enabled, and the Progress bar and the Remaining (Counts) value will update accordingly. The Service Due threshold (Counts) box, the Reset counter button, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are available. The Activity Log will record that Diverter valve switches EMF is enabled, and Warning or Service Due messages will be available on the EMF icon on the SQ device image and the Activity Log (if applicable).
Progress bar
This bar shows the progress towards exceeding the Service Due threshold value. The Progress bar shows a vertical line for the Warning Threshold. The Service Due threshold is always shown at the end of the Progress bar. The progress starts on the left side. When the counter reaches 90% of the Service Due threshold, the bar color changes to yellow, and a warning message is issued. When the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the entire bar color changes to red, and a Service Due message is issued. If the Service due threshold is less than the Warning threshold, the vertical line for the warning threshold is not visible, and Diverter valve switches will always be in a warning state.
Service Due threshold (Counts)
The limit for the number of Diverter valve switches before an EMF Service Due message is issued. You may want to track the diverter valve switches so that when it reaches a certain limit, you are reminded to perform maintenance on the diverter valve.
Reset counter button
Resets the counter to the Service Due threshold.
Set to factory value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to the factory value (10,000).
Set to custom value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to a custom value. You can enter a Service Due threshold value from 10 to 999990 injections. The value is rounded to the nearest 10 counts. After entering a new value, click Set to custom value before continuing. If you change two custom threshold values and then click Set to custom value, only the custom value where you clicked is saved; the other custom value reverts to its previous value.
Remaining (Counts) (display only)
The number of Diverter Valve Switches until the Service Due threshold is reached. As the Diverter Valve switches To MS or To Waste, this count approaches zero. If this number is negative, then you have exceeded the Service Due threshold. Using the Reset Counter button, you can reset the counter to the Service Due threshold after performing the appropriate maintenance.
Rough pump
Enable check box
Whether or not to enable Rough pump EMF. If cleared, Rough pump EMF is disabled, and the Service Due threshold (Days) box, the Reset timer button, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are grayed out. The Expires on or Expired on date and the Progress bar are hidden. The Activity log will record that the Rough pump EMF was disabled, and no messages related to Rough pump will be shown on the EMF icon on the SQ device image. Even if Rough pump EMF is disabled, the timer will still run in the background.
When this check box is selected, Rough pump EMF is enabled, and the Progress bar and the Expires on or Expired on date will update accordingly. The Service Due threshold (Days) box, the Reset timer button, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are available. The Activity Log will record that Rough pump EMF is enabled, and Warning or Service Due messages will be available on the EMF icon on the SQ device image and the Activity Log (if applicable).
Progress bar
This bar shows the progress towards exceeding the Service Due threshold value. The Progress bar shows a vertical line for the Warning threshold. The Service Due threshold is always shown at the end of the Progress bar. The progress starts on the left side. When less than 30 days remain before the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the bar color changes to yellow, and a warning message is issued. When the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the entire bar color changes to red, and a Service Due message is issued. If the Service due threshold is less than the Warning threshold, the vertical line for the Warning threshold is not visible, and Rough pump will always be in a warning state.
Service Due threshold (Days)
The limit for the number of days before an EMF Service Due message is given. When you exceed the Service Due threshold for the Rough pump, you may want to perform maintenance on the rough pump, including changing the oil. You can reset the counter to the Service Due threshold after performing the appropriate maintenance.
Reset timer button
Resets the counter to the Service Due threshold.
Set to factory value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to the factory value (365).
Set to custom value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to a custom value. You can enter a Service Due threshold value from 1 to 550 days. After entering a new value, click Set to custom value before continuing. If you change two custom threshold values and then click Set to custom value, only the custom value where you clicked is saved; the other custom value reverts to its previous value.
Expires on (display only)
The date when the Service Due threshold will be reached. This message changes to Expired on when the system exceeds the Service Due threshold. Using the Reset timer button you can reset the Expires on date to the Service Due threshold after you perform the appropriate maintenance.
Gas filter
Enable check box
Whether or not to enable Gas filter EMF. If cleared, Gas filter EMF is disabled, and the Service Due threshold (Days) box, the Reset timer button, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are grayed out. The Expires on or Expired on date and the Progress bar are hidden. The Activity log will record that the Gas filter EMF was disabled, and no messages related to Gas filter will be shown on the EMF icon on the SQ device image. Even if Gas filter EMF is disabled, the timer will still run in the background.
When this check box is selected, Gas filter EMF is enabled, and the Progress bar and the Expires on or Expired on date will update accordingly. The Service Due threshold (Days) box, the Reset timer button, the Set to factory value button, and the Set to custom value button are available. The Activity Log will record that Gas filter EMF is enabled, and Warning or Service Due messages will be available on the EMF icon on the SQ device image and the Activity Log (if applicable).
Progress bar
This bar shows the progress towards exceeding the Service Due threshold value. The Progress bar shows a vertical line for the Warning threshold. The Service Due threshold is always shown at the end of the Progress bar. The progress starts on the left side. When less than 30 days remain before the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the bar color changes to yellow, and a warning message is issued. When the Service Due threshold is exceeded, the entire bar color changes to red, and a Service Due message is issued. If the Service due threshold is less than the Warning threshold, the vertical line for the Warning threshold is not visible, and Gas filter will always be in a warning state.
Service Due threshold (Days)
The limit for the number of days before an EMF Service Due message is issued. When you exceed the Service Due threshold for the Gas filter, you may want to change the filter. You can reset this parameter.
Reset timer button
Resets the counter to the Service Due threshold.
Set to factory value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to the factory value (365).
Set to custom value button
Sets the Service Due threshold to a custom value. You can enter a Service Due threshold value from 1 to 730 days. After entering a new value, click Set to custom value before continuing. If you change two custom threshold values and then click Set to custom value, only the custom value where you clicked is saved; the other custom value reverts to its previous value.
Expires on (display only)
The date when the Service Due threshold will be reached. This message changes to Expired on when the system exceeds the Service Due threshold. Using the Reset timer button you can reset the Expires on date to the Service Due threshold after performing the appropriate maintenance.
Detector health
Progress bar
This bar shows the Detector health.
The Progress bar shows a vertical line for the Warning threshold. The Service Due threshold is always shown at the end of the Progress bar. The progress starts on the left side.
When the Detector health reaches less than 10% of the lifetime remaining, the bar color changes to yellow, and a warning message is issued.
When 0% of the lifetime remaining is reached, the entire bar color changes to red, and a Service Due message is issued.
Nebulizer status
Progress bar
This bar shows the Nebulizer status.
The Progress bar is either red or green. If the Progress bar is red, then the following message is added to the Activity Log:
- No ion signal is observed. The Nebulizer may be clogged, or the calibrant bottle may be empty.
If the Progress bar is green, then the Nebulizer status is normal.
Ion injector status
Progress bar
This bar shows the Ion injector status.
The Progress bar is either red or green. If the Progress bar is red, then one of the following messages is added to the Activity Log:
- Ion injector may be blocked and requires cleaning or replacement.
- Ion injector requires replacement. End of high-performance period has been reached.
If the Progress bar is green, then the Ion injector status is normal.
Spray stability status
Progress bar
This bar shows the Spray stability status.
The Progress bar is either red or green. If the Progress bar is red, then the following message is added to the Activity Log:
- Spray stability is not optimal. The Nebulizer may need to be cleaned or rebuilt.
If the Progress bar is green, then the Spray stability status is normal.