[Settings] dialog box

You can perform basic settings and maintenance for MassHunter. The categories are as follows.

System

Displays the version of MassHunter.

Activated Optional Software

Displays a list of optional software that is currently installed.

Hardware

Displays the settings for the current hardware.

Click RightTriangle.png to display a dialog box containing the following categories. You can configure the hardware settings.

Mainframe

- Properties -

Communication

Displays the online and offline status. When online, the IP address or the host name is displayed. Click [Edit] to display the [Set Communication] dialog box.

Instrument Information

Displays the Firmware version, Model name, and the Serial number. Click [Edit] to display the [Set Instrument Information] dialog box where you can edit the model name of the instrument.

External Device

Displays a list of external devices that are currently connected. Click [Edit] to display the [External Device Connection] dialog box where you can configure settings for connecting MassHunter to an external device.

- Diagnostics -

Early Maintenance Feedback

Opens the Early Maintenance Feedback Pane, which allows you to set maintenance items and their maintenance periods in advance. When the maintenance time is reached, a message can be displayed to tell you the maintenance time, measured by the accumulated time of the plasma ON state or vacuum operation.

Performance Report

The Performance Report Pane is displayed. It shows the result of the performance measurement, current instrument status, tune parameter values, and meter values.

- Maintenance -

Maintenance Log

The Maintenance Log Pane is displayed. It shows the name of the operator who performed the maintenance and the maintenance details.

Conditioning

This item is displayed when [Enable Enhanced Stability Tune Mode] is selected in [Options] category in the [Settings] dialog box. Displays the [Conditioning settings] dialog box where you can set the tuning parameters used for conditioning.

Instrument Tuning Parameters

When you click [Restore], the default tuning parameters are restored. The selected tuning parameters are loaded from the disk to the device.

Chiller

- Properties -

Enable Chiller Control

Select when using the Chiller.

Click [Edit] to display the [Chiller Settings] dialog box where you can make detailed settings for the Chiller.

 

If you change the chiller settings, put the instrument in Standby mode or Shutdown mode.

 

AVS

Properties

Loop Size (ｍL)

Select the size of the AVS sample loop being used.

Tubing Length between Autosampler and Inlet (cm)

Enter the length of the AVS tube being used.

ADS 2

Properties

Loop Size (ｍL)

Select the size of the ADS 2 sample loop being used.

Diluent syringe volume (mL)

Enter the volume of the ADS 2 dilution syringe being used.

Tubing Length between Autosampler and Inlet (cm)

Enter the length of the ADS 2 tube being used.

Sample Introduction

- Properties -

 

The term "ALS" has been changed to "Autosampler" in MassHunter 4.4.

 

Use Autosampler

Select when using Autosampler.

Autosampler

Displays the model name of the Autosampler to be used. Click [Edit] to display the [Configure Autosampler] dialog box where you can make detailed settings for Autosampler.

[Sample Introduction]

Select a sample introduction.

The following table shows the combinations that are allowed to change the sample introduction on plasma ignition.

If you want to change to "Not-allowed" combinations of the sample introduction, turn off the plasma.

o: Allowed, x: Not allowed

 

PeriPump

AVS

LC

GC

LA

Other

ADS 2

PeriPump

 

o

o

x

o

o

o

AVS

o

 

o

x

x

x

x

LC

o

o

 

x

x

x

x

GC

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

LA

o

x

x

x

 

x

x

Other

o

x

x

x

x

  

x

ADS 2

o

x

x

x

x

x

 

[PeriPump]

Select if you are using only the instrument pump for sample uptake and/or drain.

[AVS]

Select if you are using the AVS for data acquisition.

[Agilent LC]

Agilent LC is used as the sample introduction.

Select this menu item when using the Infinity II LC module.

Also, the remote shutdown is set to ON. When the plasma goes out and the ICP-MSICP-QQQ is in Standby mode or if there is any hardware error on the ICP-MSICP-QQQ, a shutdown command is sent to the LC.

In addition, if a hardware error occurs on the LC, a shutdown command is sent to the instrument, which switches the instrument from Analysis Mode to Standby mode.

If this item is selected when no IP address for Agilent LC is set, the [Auto Config] dialog box is displayed. Once an IP address is set, the configuration table for each module and an illustration of Agilent LC are displayed in the Dashboard Pane.

 

 

[Agilent GC]

Agilent GC is used as the sample introduction.

The spray chamber cooling function is set to OFF.

If this item is selected when no IP address for Agilent GC is set, the [Auto Config] dialog box is displayed. Once an IP address is set, the configuration table for each module and an illustration of Agilent GC are displayed in the Dashboard Pane.

 

 

 

The GC functions [Skip to the next sample] and [Pause for user interaction] are not available when using GC-ICP-MS.

 

[LA]

Laser Ablation is used as the sample introduction.

An external remote signal can be used to start acquisition. You can specify whether or not to use a remote signal in the [Remote Signal Setting] dialog box. You can display this by right-clicking the [Sample Introduction] illustration in the Dashboard Pane, and then selecting [Remote Signal Setting] from the context menu.

The spray chamber cooling function is set to OFF.

[Other]

You can use an external remote signal to start the acquisition when using a sample introduction other than the one listed.

An external remote signal can be used to start acquisition. You can specify whether or not to use a remote signal in the [Remote Signal Setting] dialog box. You can display this by right-clicking the [Sample Introduction] illustration in the Dashboard Pane, and then selecting [Remote Signal Setting] from the context menu.

 

When the sample introduction is set to [Agilent LC], [Agilent GC], or [LA], Startup, hardware settings, and preset methods cannot be used for the Standard Tune. When you adjust the instrument, use the User Tune. For more information, refer to the User Tune Pane.

 

[ADS 2]

ADS 2 is used as the sample introduction.

[Nebulizer]

Select a nebulizer to use.

To use a nebulizer other than [MicroMist], [Mira Mist], [Micro Flow(200)], or [Micro Flow(20-50)], select [Other]. Note however that if you select [Other], you cannot perform a nebulizer test and plasma correction.

When Ion Lenses is [x-Lens], use [MicroMist] or [Mira Mist]. When it is [s-Lens], use [MicroMist] or [Micro Flow(200)]. When it is [m-Lens], use [Micro Flow(200)]. For combinations other than the above, the plasma correction cannot be performed.

Post PeriPump Rotation

If the peripump is stopped for a long time, the pump tubing may be damaged. To avoid this damage, when the plasma is OFF, the peripump can be rotated periodically.

Mark this check box to enable the periodical peripump rotation. Clear the check box to disable the function.

SC Cooling

This allows the customers who use 3rd party spraychambers, for example the ESI cyclone or Niagara Seaspray, to use Agilent PeriPump etc but not Agilent spraychamber. Even if they disconnect Agilent peltier cooler with using this function, they don't get an error message. The default value is on. And if this check is off, SC Cooling is not done.

Introduction Mode

Displays the Introduction Mode in the Sample Introduction Accessories.

Special Process for Sample Change

Click [Edit] to display the [Set Special Process for Sample Change] dialog box where you can set special actions while the autosampler probe is moving.

Remote Signal Settings

This menu item is displayed when [LA] or [other] is selected from the [Sample Introduction] list. Selecting this item opens the [Remote Signal Setting] dialog box.

- Diagnostics -

Nebulizer Test

The Nebulizer Test Pane is displayed, which checks whether the nebulizer pressure is in the appropriate range. Note however that if [Other] is specified for Nebulizer, this item is not performed.

- Maintenance -

Sample Introduction Maintenance

Opens the [Sample Introduction Maintenance] dialog box that is used for the maintenance of the sample introduction area.

SPS 4 Maintenance Mode

Opens the [Maintenance] dialog box where you can set the maintenance position for replacing the Agilent SPS 4 autosampler sample probe.

This item is only displayed when SPS 4 is selected as the “Sample Introduction” and “Use Autosampler” is selected.

Plasma

- Properties -

Ignition Mode

Select an ignition mode from the list.

When [Organic solvent] is selected, the following restrictions are applied.

- Maintenance -

Torch Axis Setting

The Torch Axis Setting Pane is displayed, which lets you adjust the horizontal and vertical positions of the torch axis.

Plasma Correction

The Plasma Correction Pane is displayed, which lets you perform the Plasma Correction.

"Plasma Correction" is required after maintenance/replacements of torches or sampling cones. These correction values are used to determine the tune parameters.

Gas Purge Setting

Displays the Gas Purge Setting Pane. To reduce the background-equivalent concentration (BEC) of silicone (Si) and sulfur (S), purge the Ar gas line during standby.

Auto RF Matching

Click [Run] to start automatic adjustment for RF matching.

 

 

Plasma Cleaning

Plasma cleaning is used to clean the surface of the Extract 1 lens (s-lens) by exposing it to the plasma. This function is effective in Standby mode, with the skimmer removed. When this function is selected, the plasma is ignited and stays on for a minute.

 

The plasma cleaning function is part of a complete procedure for cleaning the skimmer and lenses; using it alone is not recommended. For the cleaning procedure, please contact your Agilent Application Engineer.

 

Ion Lenses

- Properties -

Model

Select the model of the ion lens.

However, the setting for 7800 is fixed as [x- lens].

 

When using a c-lens, select s-lens as the lens configuration.

 

- Diagnostics -

Shortage Test

Opens the Cell Maintenance Pane that lets you set the flow rate of each gas and perform the purging and vacuuming of the cell gas line.

Cell

- Properties -

H2 Gas Line

Displays whether or not the H2 Gas Line is connected.

3rd Cell Gas Line

Displays whether or not the 3rd Cell Gas Line is connected.

4th Cell Gas Line

Displays whether or not the 4th Cell Gas Line is connected.

- Diagnostics -

H2 Gas Stop Valve Leakage Check

This item is displayed when the H2 gas line is connected. When you click [Run], the "Start H2 gas Stop Valve Leakage Check?" message is displayed.

Click [Yes] to start the Leakage Check for valve. When the check is completed, either "No leak found." or "Leak found. Please check connection." message is displayed.

3rd Gas Stop Valve Leakage Check

This item is displayed when the 3rd Cell Gas line is connected. When you click [Run], the "Start 3rd cell gas stop valve leak check?" message is displayed. Click [Yes] to start the Leakage Check for valve. When the check is completed, either "No leak found." or "Leak found. Please check connection." message is displayed.

4th Cell Gas Shutoff Valve Leakage Check

This item is displayed when the 4th Cell Gas line is connected. If you select this item, the "Start 4th cell gas shutoff valve leak check?" message is displayed. Click [Yes] to start the Leakage Check for valve. When the check is completed, the message "No leak found." or "Leak found. Please check connection." is displayed.

- Maintenance -

Open Bypass Valve/OctPole Matching

Opens the Cell Maintenance Pane that lets you set the flow rate of each gas and perform the purging and vacuuming of the cell gas line.

Quadrupole

- Properties -

When using an N8421A / N8403A model, indicates whether or not [Standard Resolution/Axis] is run. If [Standard Resolution/Axis] is run, the date it was performed is displayed.

- Maintenance -

Resolution/Axis Setting

The Resolution / Axis Setting Pane is displayed and lets you adjust the AMU Gain, AMU Offset, Axis Gain, and Axis Offset.

Detector

- Properties -

Auto Integration Time Setting in Analog Mode

If this item is ON, the dwell time in analog mode for the spectrum acquisition is set at its minimum of 100 microseconds. This protects the detector from counting large signals for long time as a precaution. This function is not available for some models.

Prohibited Masses

Click [Edit] to display the [Set Prohibited Masses] dialog box which allows you to change prohibited masses. Normally, these should not be changed.

- Maintenance -

P/A Factor Setting

The P/A Factor Setting Pane is displayed and the P/A Factor is automatically adjusted.

EM Setting

The EM Setting Pane is displayed and the EM is automatically adjusted.

Dead Time Calibration

This menu item is enabled when the [Dead Time Calibration] check box is selected in the [Options] category in the [Settings] dialog box. The Dead Time Calibration Pane is displayed and the Dead Time Calibration is performed.

View

Instrument Status

Display Status Viewer

Displays or hides the [Status Viewer] dialog box.

Instrument Error Log

Displays or hides the [Instrument Error Log Viewer] dialog box.

Toolbar

Layout

Window Layout

Click [Default] to restore the default layout.

Dialog Options

Welcome screen

Lets you select whether to view or hide the [ICP-MSQQQ MassHunter Workstation] dialog box that is displayed when the system starts up.

Warning Message for Pause at Batch End

Lets you select whether to view or hide the warning message that is displayed when you click [Pause at Batch End] on the toolbar in the Acquisition Queue Pane.

Confirm Probe in Tune Solution

Displays or hides a confirmation message to confirm whether or not the probe is inside the tune solution.

Confirm Queue is Paused

Displays or hides a confirmation message when the queue is paused.

Confirm Queue is Resumed

Displays or hides a confirmation message when the queue is resumed.

Reminders on Batch Run

Show/hide the [Batch Run Requested] dialog box that is displayed before performing batch acquisition.

Meters

Configuration

Click [Select] to open the [Select Meter] dialog box, which lets you configure the meters to display in the Instrument Status Pane.

Tune

Configuration

Click [Edit] to open the [Select Lenses Parameters for Semi Auto Tune] dialog box, and then select the lens parameters to tune by semi-autotune.

Options

Selected Options

Displays details about the current option setting.

Click RightTriangle.png to display a dialog box containing the following categories. Optional functions are listed. Mark the check boxes for the functions you want to use.

System Functions

System Configuration

Override Hardware Settings Function in Tune

Overwrites the hardware settings after tuning.

PreBatch and PostBatch Script

Lets you select the PreBatch and PostBatch scripts.

If this item is marked, the script can be set on the [Configure Batch Acquisition] dialog box.

Tune Check Function in Batch

Lets you do a tuning check before you run the batch. If this item is marked, the setting can be made on the [Configure Batch Acquisition] dialog box.

Advanced Acquisition (Option)

To use this function you need to activate [Advanced Acquisition] (Option).

Select this option to use the following function.

 

The half mass acquisition function that was included in Advanced Acquisition is standard in MassHunter 5.1. Select the [Half Mass Acquisition] check box to use the half mass acquisition function.

 

Half Mass Acquisition

The half mass acquisition function that was included in Advanced Acquisition is standard in MassHunter 5.1. Select the [Half Mass Acquisition] check box to use the half mass acquisition function.

Select this option to use the following functions.

Independent P/A Factors

Select this option to use P/A Factors automatically adjusted for each tuning mode during acquisition. When this option is not selected, P/A Factors in the P/A Factor Setting Pane on the Dashboard Pane are used.

Dead Time Calibration

During a detection in Pulse mode, the dead time of the detector can be corrected by using the correction parameter. Mark the check box to perform a Dead Time Calibration to measure the correction parameter.

If this item is marked, [Dead Time Calibration] is displayed in the context menu of the Detector on the Dashboard Pane.

Forced Analog Detector Mode

Lets you set [Analog] for the detector mode at the time of acquisition.

If this item is marked, then [Detector Mode] Column is displayed in the Setup Table on the Element Selection Pane.

Aerosol Dilution Mode for HMI (Option)

When [HMI] is selected for plasma mode, the dilution setting can be selected from three levels five levels.

User Tune

When this is selected, you can customize tune parameters for Startup and data acquisition. For more information, refer to the "User Tune Pane".

Enable Enhanced Stability Tune Mode (Option)

Select when running conditioning. For more information, refer to the [Conditioning settings] dialog box.

Tune of Plasma/Aux Gas

Select this to perform tuning for the Plasma Gas and Auxiliary Gas on the Tune Modes Pane.

Data Handling

System Configuration

[Data Acquisition without DA]

When this is selected, online DA is not performed and samples are not processed. Only data acquisition is performed. If [Tabulate Chart after Sample Acquisition] is selected, data acquisition is performed and a tabular data is created under the sample data. The data is output in the format (CSV or tab-delimited) and data type (CPS or count) specified in the [Tabulate Chart after Sample Acquisition] group.

[TRA Data Conversion to LC/MSD, GC/MS ChemStation Format]

Mark this check box to automatically convert the data acquired in TRA mode into the LC/MSD, GC/MS ChemStation format.

[TRA Data Conversion to AIA format]

Mark this check box to automatically convert the data acquired in TRA mode into the AIA format.

[Tabulate Chart after Sample Acquisition]

Select this option to display the data acquired in TRA mode as a table.

When this item is selected, a CSV file or tab separated file that records the selected data is generated after each sample acquisition in TRA mode.

[Tabulate Spectrum after Sample Acquisition]

Select this option to display the data acquired in spectrum mode as a table.

When this item is selected, a CSV file or tab separated file that records the selected data is generated after each sample acquisition in spectrum mode.

Time Format

User Configuration

Set the unit of the time to display or enter. The setting is used for the unit of the times displayed in MassHunter, such as the acquisition time, elapsed time, and the time axis of the real time display.

 

The default Time Format varies depending on the Sample Introduction device you use.

 

Tools

Utilities

Compress Current opened batch folder

Click the [Specify File] to open the [Archive File] dialog box. The current batch folder is compressed.

Extract compressed batch folder

Click the [Select File] to open the [Select Zip Files] dialog box. The compressed file is decompressed.

Calculate Sample Flow and Dilution Factor, or PeriPump Speed

This function is available only with the optional Single Nanoparticle Application Module installed.

[Agilent ICP-MS Flow and Dilution Factor Calculator] dialog box is displayed and you can calculate Sample Flow, Pump Speed, and Dilution Factor.

Reporting

System Configuration

[Output Acq, QC and DA method as PDF file into batch at the beginning of the batch run]

When this is selected, the Acq method, QC method, and DA method are output as a PDF file in the batch folder before the batch starts.

[Output Acq, QC and DA method and custom report as PDF file into each data folder]

When this is selected, the Acq method, QC method, DA method, and custom report are output as a PDF file in each data folder.

 

The following shows the Report Template to be used to output a report.

Each Report Template is stored in each of the following paths:

\Agilent\ICPMH\Report Templates\CRE\en

 

 

The save destination of the PDF file varies depending on whether or not this is selected. For details, refer to the following table.

Not Data Base Integration Mode

 

Destination

Custom Report (from Sequence)

Custom Report (from DA)

Unchecked Box00324.jpg

Local

Selected Folder*

Selected Folder*

Server

-

-

Checked CheckBox00327.jpg

Local

data folder

Selected Folder*

Server

-

-
Data Base Integration Mode

 

 

ECM/SDA Integration

OpenLab Server/ECM XT Integration

 

Destination

Custom Report (from Sequence)

Custom Report (from DA)

Custom Report (from Sequence)

Custom Report (from DA)

Unchecked Box00324.jpg

Local

Selected Folder*

Selected Folder*

data folder

data folder

Server

data folder

data folder

data folder

data folder

Checked CheckBox00327.jpg

Local

data folder

Selected Folder*

data folder

data folder

Server

data folder

data folder

data folder

data folder

*Selected Folder means a folder which has been specified at [Generate Report] dialog box.

[Output QC and DA methods, and custom, performance, and tune report as secured PDF files]

Specify the security method for PDF files of QC and DA methods, and custom, performance, and tune reports.

 

To check the current security settings of a PDF file, open the PDF file using Acrobat Reader, select [File] - [Properties], and then select the [Security] tab in the [Document Properties] dialog box displayed.

 

[Output Batch Log report as PDF file in addition to CSV file]

Select this to store the Batch Log Report in PDF format as well as CVS format.

[Output Batch Log report in landscape format]

When this is selected, the Batch Log is output in landscape format.

[Print Sample List in landscape format]

When this is selected, the Sample List is printed in landscape format.

[Output destination of Tune Report]

Sets the output destination (printer/PDF) for the tune report.

If Protect mode is set to ON in the Integration mode, it outputs a PDF file.

[Performance Report Template]

By clicking […], you can select a report template for the performance reports.

[Performance Check Settings]

Click [Open Setting dialog] to open the [Performance Check Settings] dialog box where you can set the performance check.

User Configuration

[Report Designer for Tune Report and Performance Report]

Click [Open Designer] to open the Report Designer Software to create a new template for Tune Report and Performance Report.

Generate Tune Report after Auto Tune

Mark this check box to generate a tune report after completing auto tune.

Global

Stock Standard Solution

Library

Click [Edit] to display the [Stock Standards Library dialog box.

You can configure standard solutions that can be used in the Auto Calibration Assistant in the Calibration pane.

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