Difference between revisions of "Jimenez Lab Troubleshooting"
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| + | ==ToF-AMS== | ||
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| + | * If you have no signal | ||
| + | ** Check all the connections | ||
| + | ** Check whether you see the pulser pickup when plugging the signal into an oscilloscope | ||
| + | *** If yes, the pulsers and preamplifier are working | ||
| + | *** If not, it could be: (a) lack of power for the preamp; (b) damaged preamp; (c) damaged pulsers; (d) loose connection | ||
| + | ** If you have some ions | ||
| + | *** Check the single ion with bitwise, this tests whether the MCP could be damaged | ||
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==Gilibrator== | ==Gilibrator== | ||
Revision as of 20:08, 15 October 2009
ToF-AMS
- If you have no signal
- Check all the connections
- Check whether you see the pulser pickup when plugging the signal into an oscilloscope
- If yes, the pulsers and preamplifier are working
- If not, it could be: (a) lack of power for the preamp; (b) damaged preamp; (c) damaged pulsers; (d) loose connection
- If you have some ions
- Check the single ion with bitwise, this tests whether the MCP could be damaged
Gilibrator
- Unit will not turn on
- remove flow cell
- open back cover
- unplug battery pack from main board
- plug in power supply
- If unit turns on battery pack is faulty, if unit does not turn on board is faulty.
- Ordering battery pack: Reis environmental 1.800.677.7347 p/n 700560
