Specifications

Agilent 5975 Series MSD

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Manual

Agilent Technologies

Introduction

5975 Series MSD Version 10

Abbreviations Used 11

The 5975 Series MSD 13

Physical description 13

Local control panel 13

Vacuum gauge 13

MSD Hardware Description 15

Important Safety Warnings 18

Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages 18

Electrostatic discharge is a threat to MSD electronics 18

Many parts are dangerously hot 19

The oil pan under the standard foreline pump can be a fire hazard 19

Hydrogen Safety 20

Dangers unique to GC/MSD operation 21

Hydrogen accumulation in an MSD 21

Precautions 23

Safety and Regulatory Certifications 25

Information 25

Symbols 26

Electromagnetic compatibility 27

Sound emission declaration 27

Cleaning/Recycling the Product 28

Moving or Storing the MSD 28

This manual describes the troubleshooting and maintenance of the Agilent

Technologies 5975 Series Mass Selective Detector (MSD). It assumes

familiarity with the procedures and information detailed in the 5975 Series

MSD Operation Manual and with the Agilent MSD ChemStation software.