Shutting Down the Instrument

The instrument is in Analysis Mode during autotuning and sample analysis. When not being used for these procedures, the instrument remains in Standby mode. To maintain or move the instrument, place the instrument in Shutdown mode and turn the power off.

The following sections explain how to put this instrument to Standby mode at the end of each day and how to put the instrument in Shutdown mode when necessary.

Putting the Instrument in Standby Mode

To return the instrument to Standby mode after running samples, complete the following steps:

1. Click [Plasma] from the [Startup] group on the [Home] tab.

   A confirmation dialog box appears.

2. Click [Yes].

   Plasma is off and the instrument enters Standby mode.

3. Make sure that the instrument is in Standby mode.

   In Standby mode, "Standby" is displayed in the Status Bar and the indicator in the [Status Viewer] dialog box and Instrument Status Pane.

    

 

Make sure that positive extraction continues while the instrument is in Standby mode. The foreline pump exhaust continues to pass into the exhaust duct when the instrument is in Standby mode.

 

 

While the instrument is in Standby mode, it is okay to turn off the computer.

 

Putting the Instrument in Shutdown Mode

 

Except in emergency situations, put this instrument into Shutdown mode before you turn off the main power.

To return the instrument to Shutdown mode, complete the following steps:

 

1. Put the Instrument into Standby Mode.

   Follow the instructions in Putting the Instrument in Standby Mode.

2. Click [Dashboard] from the [Hardware] group in the Task Navigator.

   The Dashboard Pane is displayed.

3. Clear the [Vacuum] check box in the [Mainframe].

   The instrument starts to go to Shutdown mode.

4. Make sure that the instrument is put in Shutdown mode.

   In Shutdown mode, "Shutdown" is displayed in the Status Bar and the indicator in the [Status Viewer] dialog box and Instrument Status Pane is grayed out.

    

Turning the Instrument Completely Off

If you do not use the instrument for a long time, turn off the power to the instrument. Do the following steps:

1. Put the Instrument into Shutdown Mode.

   Follow the instructions in Putting the Instrument in Shutdown Mode.

2. Exit MassHunter Workstation and turn off the computer.
3. Turn off the power switch.

   The switches are located on the front side. The power indicator light goes off.