LTQ Orbitrap XL Hardware

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LTQ Orbitrap XL
Hardware Manual
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Welcome to the Thermo Scientific, LTQ Orbitrap XL system! The
LTQ Orbitrap XL is a member of the family of LTQ mass
spectrometer (MS) hybrid instruments.
About This Guide

This LTQ Orbitrap XL Hardware Manual contains a description of the
modes of operation and principle hardware components of your
LTQ Orbitrap XL instrument. In addition, this manual provides
step-by-step instructions for cleaning and maintaining your instrument.
Who Uses This Guide

This LTQ Orbitrap XL Hardware Manual is intended for all personnel
that need a thorough understanding of the instrument (to perform
maintenance or troubleshooting, for example). This manual should be
kept near the instrument to be available for quick reference.
Scope of This Guide

This manual includes the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Functional Description describes the principal

components of the LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Chapter 2: Basic System Operations provides procedures for

shutting down and starting up the LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Chapter 3: User Maintenance outlines the maintenance

procedures that you should perform on a regular basis to maintain
optimum MS detector performance.
Chapter 4: Replaceable Parts lists the replaceable parts for the

MS detector and data system.
LTQ Orbitrap XL Hardware Manual
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Related Documentation
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides the
following documents for LTQ Orbitrap XL:
LTQ Orbitrap XL / LTQ Orbitrap Discovery Preinstallation

Requirements Guide
LTQ Orbitrap XL Getting Started Guide
LTQ XL manual set
The software also provides Help.
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Safety and EMC Information

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instrument has satisfied the requirements for the European CE Mark
including the Low Voltage Directive.
Designed, manufactured and tested in an ISO9001 registered facility,
this instrument has been shipped to you from our manufacturing facility
in a safe condition.
Caution This instrument must be used as described in this manual. Any
use of this instrument in a manner other than described here may result
in instrument damage and/or operator injury.
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Safety and Special Notices

Note Read and understand the various precautionary notes, signs, and
symbols contained inside this manual pertaining to the safe use and
operation of this product before using the device.
Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this
guide. The safety and other special notices appear different from the
main flow of text. Safety and special notices include the following:
Warning Warnings highlight hazards to human beings. Each Warning is
accompanied by a Warning symbol.
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instrument from damage.
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data. In addition, notes often contain information that you might need
if you are having trouble.
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Identifying Safety Information

The LTQ Orbitrap XL Hardware Manual contains precautionary
statements that can prevent personal injury, instrument damage, and
loss of data if properly followed. Warning symbols alert the user to check
for hazardous conditions. These appear throughout the manual, where
applicable. The most common warning symbols are:
Warning This general symbol indicates that a hazard is present that
could result in injuries if it is not avoided.
The source of danger is described in the accompanying text.
Warning High Voltages capable of causing personal injury are used in

the instrument. The instrument must be shut down and disconnected
from line power before service is performed. Do not operate the
instrument with the top cover off. Do not remove protective covers from
PCBs.
Warning Treat heated zones with respect. Parts of the instrument might
be very hot and might cause severe burns if touched. Allow hot
components to cool before servicing them.
Warning Wear gloves when handling toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or

corrosive/irritant chemicals. Use approved containers and procedures for
disposal of waste solution.
In addition to the above described, every instrument has specific
hazards. So, be sure to read and comply with the precautions described
in the subsequent chapters of this guide. They will help ensure the safe,
long-term use of your system.
General Safety Precautions

Observe the following safety precautions when you operate or perform
service on your instrument:
Before plugging in any of the instrument modules or turning on the

power, always make sure that the voltage and fuses are set
appropriately for your local line voltage.
Only use fuses of the type and current rating specified. Do not use
repaired fuses and do not short-circuit the fuse holder.
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The supplied power cord must be inserted into a power outlet with a
protective earth contact (ground). When using an extension cord,
make sure that the cord also has an earth contact.
Do not change the external or internal grounding connections.

Tampering with or disconnecting these connections could endanger
you and/or damage the system.
Caution The instrument is properly grounded in accordance with

regulations when shipped. You do not need to make any changes to the
electrical connections or to the instruments chassis to ensure safe
operation.
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Never run the system without the housing on. Permanent damage
can occur.
Do not turn the instrument on if you suspect that it has incurred

any kind of electrical damage. Instead, disconnect the power cord
and contact a Service Representative for a product evaluation. Do
not attempt to use the instrument until it has been evaluated.
(Electrical damage may have occurred if the system shows visible
signs of damage, or has been transported under severe stress.)
Damage can also result if the instrument is stored for prolonged

periods under unfavorable conditions (e.g., subjected to heat, water,
etc.).
Always disconnect the power cord before attempting any type of

maintenance.
Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the

instrument is turned off.
Never try to repair or replace any component of the system that is

not described in this manual without the assistance of your service
representative.
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Safety Advice for Possible Contamination

Hazardous Material Might Contaminate Certain Parts of Your
System During Analysis.
In order to protect our employees, we ask you to adhere to special
precautions when returning parts for exchange or repair.
If hazardous materials have contaminated mass spectrometer parts,
Thermo Fisher Scientific can only accept these parts for repair if they
have been properly decontaminated. Materials, which due to their
structure and the applied concentration might be toxic or which in
publications are reported to be toxic, are regarded as hazardous.
Materials that will generate synergetic hazardous effects in combination
with other present materials are also considered hazardous.
Your signature on the Repair-Covering letter confirms that the
returned parts have been decontaminated and are free of hazardous
materials.
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downloaded from the Customer Information Service (CIS) site. Please
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Parts contaminated by radioisotopes are not subject to return to Thermo
Fisher Scientific either under warranty or the exchange part program.
If parts of the system may be possibly contaminated by hazardous
material, please make sure the Field engineer is informed before the
engineer starts working on the system.
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Contents
Chapter 1
Functional Description.............................................................1-1
General Description .......................................................... 1-2
Specifications ................................................................. 1-5
Control Elements.............................................................. 1-6
System Status LEDs ....................................................... 1-6
Control Panels ............................................................... 1-7
Linear Ion Trap............................................................... 1-12
Orbitrap Analyzer ........................................................... 1-13
Measuring Principle ..................................................... 1-13
Curved Linear Trap ..................................................... 1-13
Extraction of Ion Packets ............................................. 1-14
Ion Detection............................................................... 1-15
Active Temperature Control ........................................ 1-17
HCD Collision Cell..................................................... 1-18
Vacuum System .............................................................. 1-19
Turbopumps ................................................................ 1-20
Forevacuum Pumps...................................................... 1-21
Vacuum System Controls............................................. 1-22
Vacuum System Heating during a System Bakeout ...... 1-24
Gas Supply...................................................................... 1-25
Vent Valve of the Linear Ion Trap ............................... 1-27
Cooling Water Circuit .................................................... 1-28
Recirculating Chiller .................................................... 1-29
Properties of Cooling Water......................................... 1-29
Printed Circuit Boards .................................................... 1-30
Linear Ion Trap Electronics.......................................... 1-31
Electronic Boards at the Right Side of the Instrument.. 1-32
Electronic Boards on the Left Side of the Instrument ... 1-45
Chapter 2
Basic System Operations ........................................................2-1

Shutting Down the System in an Emergency .................... 2-2
Behavior of the System in Case of a Main Failure........... 2-2
Placing the System in Standby Condition ......................... 2-4
Shutting Down the System ............................................... 2-5
Starting Up the System after a Shutdown.......................... 2-7
Starting Up the Instrument............................................ 2-7
Setting Up Conditions for Operation............................. 2-8
Resetting the System ....................................................... 2-10
Resetting the Tune and Calibration Parameters to their
Default Values ................................................................ 2-11
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Chapter 3
User Maintenance.................................................................... 3-1

General Remarks............................................................... 3-2
Returning Parts .............................................................. 3-3
Cleaning the Surface of the Instrument .......................... 3-3
Baking Out the System ..................................................... 3-4
Bakeout Procedure ......................................................... 3-4
Maintaining the Vacuum System ...................................... 3-6
Exchanging the Lubricant Reservoir of the Turbopumps 3-6
Maintenance of the Recirculating Chiller .......................... 3-7
Reservoir ........................................................................ 3-7
Fluid Bag Filter .............................................................. 3-7
Condenser Filter ............................................................ 3-7
Chapter 4
Replaceable Parts.................................................................... 4-1

Parts Basic System............................................................. 4-2
Parts Orbitrap Analyzer.................................................. 4-3
Parts Pumping System Orbitrap..................................... 4-3
Parts Gas and Water Supply........................................... 4-5
Electronic Parts ................................................................. 4-7
Electronics - Right Panel ................................................ 4-7
Electronics - Left Panel .................................................. 4-8
Electronics Analyzer ....................................................... 4-8
Electronics Main Supply ................................................ 4-9
Glossary .................................................................................... G-1
Index ............................................................................................I-1
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Figures
LTQ Orbitrap XL front view ................................................................ 1-2
Schematic view of the LTQ Orbitrap XL .............................................. 1-3
Top lid opened ...................................................................................... 1-4
System status LEDs ............................................................................... 1-6
Right side of the LTQ Orbitrap XL ...................................................... 1-7
Upper control panel .............................................................................. 1-8
Power control panel with power control LEDs and switches ................. 1-9
Main power switch .............................................................................. 1-10
External connections to the LTQ Orbitrap XL ................................... 1-11
Schematic view of the Orbitrap cell and example of a stable ion
trajectory ............................................................................................. 1-13
Layout of the instrument, also showing the applied voltages ................ 1-14
Principle of electrodynamic squeezing of ions in the Orbitrap as the field
strength is increased ............................................................................ 1-15
Approximate shape of ion packets of different m/q after stabilization of
voltages ............................................................................................... 1-16
HCD collision cell and C-Trap ........................................................... 1-18
Schematical view of vacuum system (CLT compartment not shown) .. 1-19
Vacuum components on the left instrument side ................................ 1-20
Vacuum components on the right instrument side .............................. 1-20
Forepumps cabinet .............................................................................. 1-21
Schematical view of the gas supply ...................................................... 1-25
Valve for HCD collision gas ................................................................ 1-26
Nitrogen pressure regulator and gas flow divider ................................. 1-27
Schematical view of cooling water circuit ............................................ 1-28
Electronic connections to linear trap (covers removed) ........................ 1-31
Electronic boards on the right side of the instrument .......................... 1-32
Preamplifier board ............................................................................... 1-33
Data Acquisition unit (covers removed) .............................................. 1-34
Data Acquisition Digital PCI board .................................................... 1-35
Data Acquisition Analog board ........................................................... 1-36
Instrument Control board ................................................................... 1-38
Power Distribution board ................................................................... 1-39
Power Supply 1 board ......................................................................... 1-44
Electronic boards on the left side of the instrument ............................. 1-45
Ion Optic Supply board ...................................................................... 1-46
Central Electrode Pulser board ............................................................ 1-47
Temperature Controller board ............................................................ 1-49
CLT RF unit (cover removed) ............................................................. 1-51
Central Electrode Power Supply board ................................................ 1-52
High Voltage Power Supply board (cover removed) ............................ 1-54
High Voltage Power Supply board with SPI Bus Termination board .. 1-55
Main power switch in Off position ....................................................... 2-2
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Figures
Bakeout timer ....................................................................................... 3-5
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Tables
System status LEDs of the Product Short Name ................................... 1-6
Circuit breakers of the LTQ Orbitrap XL ............................................. 1-8
Diagnostic LEDs on the Preamplifier board ........................................ 1-34
Diagnostic LEDs of the Data Acquisition Digital PCI board .............. 1-36
Diagnostic LEDs of the Data Acquisition Analog board ...................... 1-37
Diagnostic LEDs of the Power Supply 2 board ................................... 1-37
Diagnostic LEDs of the Instrument Control board ............................. 1-38
Software status LEDs of the Instrument Control board ....................... 1-39
Status LEDs of the Power Distribution board ..................................... 1-41
Working modes of the Power Distribution board ................................ 1-42
Operating states of the Power Distribution board ............................... 1-42
Diagnostic LEDs of the Power Supply 1 board ................................... 1-44
Diagnostic LEDs of the Ion Optic Supply board ................................. 1-47
Diagnostic LEDs of the Central Electrode Pulser board ...................... 1-48
Diagnostic LEDs of the Temperature Controller board ....................... 1-50
Diagnostic LEDs of the CLT RF Main board ..................................... 1-51
Diagnostic LEDs of the Central Electrode Power Supply board .......... 1-53
Diagnostic LEDs of the High Voltage Power Supply board ................ 1-55
User maintenance procedures ................................................................ 3-2
Parts for the LTQ Orbitrap XL ............................................................. 4-1
Parts LTQ Orbitrap XL; 50 Hz (P/N 072 3852) .................................. 4-1
Parts basic system Orbitrap-2 (P/N 122 4790) ...................................... 4-2
Parts Upgrade kit Orbitrap HCD option (P/N 122 4800) .................... 4-2
Parts Orbitrap Installation Kit (P/N 118 8120) .................................... 4-2
Parts Orbitrap-2 chamber; complete (P/N 122 4780) ........................... 4-3
Parts pumping system Orbitrap (P/N 118 4490) .................................. 4-3
Parts pump kit Orbitrap (P/N 117 5000) ............................................. 4-4
Parts pump system Orbitrap (P/N 117 5010) ....................................... 4-4
Parts gas supply (P/N 117 7881) ........................................................... 4-5
Upgrade kit gas supply LTQ Orbitrap XL (P/N 122 4820) .................. 4-5
Parts water supply (P/N 117 8460) ...................................................... 4-6
Kit gas-water assembly (P/N 208 7351) ................................................ 4-6
Electronic parts Orbitrap-2 (P/N 800 1110) ......................................... 4-7
Parts Orbitrap-2 electronics; right panel (P/N 210 1480) ...................... 4-7
Parts Unit data acquisition (P/N 206 4132) .......................................... 4-8
Parts Orbitrap-2 electronics; left panel (P/N 208 1020) ........................ 4-8
Parts electronics analyzer Orbitrap-2 (P/N 210 0160) ........................... 4-8
Parts electronics main supply Orbitrap (P/N 208 1040) ........................ 4-9
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Chapter 1
Functional Description
This chapter provides an overview of the functional elements of the
LTQ Orbitrap XL. It contains the following topics:
General Description on page 1-2
Control Elements on page 1-6
Linear Ion Trap on page 1-12
Orbitrap Analyzer on page 1-13
Vacuum System on page 1-19
Gas Supply on page 1-25
Cooling Water Circuit on page 1-28
Printed Circuit Boards on page 1-30
1-1
General Description
General Description
LTQ Orbitrap XL is a hybrid mass spectrometer incorporating the
LTQ XL linear trap and the Orbitrap. Figure 1-1 shows a front view
of the instrument.
LTQ XL Linear Ion Trap
Figure 1-1.
LTQ Orbitrap XL front view
Figure 1-2 on page 1-3 shows the schematic view of the

LTQ Orbitrap XL. The LTQ Orbitrap XL consists of four main
components, which are described in the following topics:
1-2
A linear ion trap (Thermo Scientific LTQ XL) for sample ionization,
selection, fragmentation, and AGC.
An intermediate storage device (curved linear trap) that is required

for short pulse injection.
An Orbitrap analyzer for Fourier transformation based analysis.
A collision cell for performing higher energy CID experiments.
Figure 1-2.
Schematic view of the LTQ Orbitrap XL
1-3
General Description
Wheels at the bottom side of the instrument facilitate positioning the

LTQ Orbitrap XL at the intended place in the laboratory. The
instrument is designed to be placed with its rear panel against a wall. To
ensure a sufficient air flow for cooling the instrument, spacers on the
rear panel provide for minimum distance to the wall.
The mains inlet as well as a power outlet for peripheral devices (data
system, for example) are located at the right side of the instrument.
Rotary pumps are hidden under the linear trap and accessible from the
front. The left side panel and the front panel are mounted on hinges and
the right side panel is removable.
The top lid opens upwards to allow easy access for Field Engineers from
the top. See Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3.
Top lid opened
A stand-alone recirculating water chiller is delivered with the

instrument. It is connected to the right side of the instrument.
1-4
General Description
Specifications
The LTQ Orbitrap XL has the following measuring properties:
Resolution
(apodized)
Cycle Time
Mass Range
Mass Accuracy
Dynamic Range
MS/MS
60 000 (FWHM) @ m/z 400

with a scan repetition rate of 1 second
Minimum resolution 7 500,
maximum resolution 100 000 @ m/z 400
1 scan at 60 000 resolution @ m/z 400 per second
m/z 502 000; m/z 2004 000
<3 ppm RMS for 2 h period with external
calibration using defined conditions,
<2 ppm RMS with internal calibration
>10 000 between mass spectra,
>4 000 between highest and lowest detectable
mass in one spectrum
MS/MS and MSn scan functions
1-5
Control Elements
Control Elements
The LTQ Orbitrap XL is mainly operated from the desktop computer
(data system). Some control elements for important system functions are
located directly on the instrument. They are described in the following
sections.
System Status LEDs

Figure 1-4 shows the system status LEDs at the front of the instrument.
Five LEDs indicate the main functions of the system. (See also
Figure 1-5 on page 1-7.) While the Power LED is directly controlled by
the 3 230 V input, all other LEDs are controlled by the power
distribution board (Refer to topic Power Distribution Board on
page 1-39). Table 1-1 explains the function of the various LEDs.
Figure 1-4.
System status LEDs
The system status LEDs at the front panel of the linear ion trap are
described in the LTQ XL Hardware Manual.
Table 1-1.
System status LEDs of the Product Short Name
LED
Status
Information
Power
Green
Main switch on
Off
Main switch off
Green
Operating vacuum reached
Yellow
Insufficient vacuum or Vacuum Pumps switch off
Green
Communication link between instrument and data system

established
Yellow
Communication link starting up or Vacuum Pumps switch off
Green
System ready
Yellow
FT Electronics switch off or Vacuum Pumps switch off
Blue
Instrument is scanning
Off
Instrument is not scanning
Vacuum
Communication
System*
Detect
* These LEDs are flashing when a system bakeout is performed. See topic Baking Out the System on
page 3-4.
1-6
Control Elements
Control Panels
Figure 1-5 shows the right side of the LTQ Orbitrap XL. Located here
are the control panels, switches, and the ports for the external
connections (mains supply, gases, Ethernet communication, and cooling
water).
System status LEDs
of linear trap
System status LEDs of LTQ Orbitrap XL

Bakeout timer
Cover lid for

bake out
controls
Switches and
control LEDs
Main power
switch
Power connector
Forepumps cabinet Power panel of linear trap
Figure 1-5.
Right side of the LTQ Orbitrap XL
For more information about the external connections, refer to topic

External Connections on page 1-10.
Upper Control Panel
The upper instrument control panel comprises the bakeout timer, the
bakeout control buttons, and three circuit breakers. To access the upper
control panel, swing open the small lid (opens from left to right). See
Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 on page 1-8.
The timer allows setting the duration for the bakeout of the system.
After the duration is set, the bakeout procedure is started by pressing the
green button on the right. A running bakeout procedure can be stopped
by pressing the orange button on the left side. For instructions about
performing a bakeout, refer to topic Baking Out the System on
page 3-4.
1-7
Control Elements
Bakeout timer
Cover lid
Bakeout control
buttons
Circuit breakers
Figure 1-6.
Upper control panel
Note The buttons themselves have no indicator function. A running

bakeout procedure is indicated by flashing Vacuum and System LEDs at
the front side of the instrument. See Figure 1-4 on page 1-6.
Three circuit breakers are located at the bottom of this control panel.
Table 1-2 shows the parts of the LTQ Orbitrap XL that are protected by
the respective circuit breaker. The proper function of each circuit
breaker is signaled by a dedicated LED in the power control panel (for
example, F1 corresponds to L1).
Table 1-2.
Circuit breakers of the LTQ Orbitrap XL
Circuit breaker
Ampere
LED
Instrument parts
F1
10
L1
Power Distribution
F2
16
L2
Linear ion trap
F3
10
L3
Multiple socket outlets (Data system, LC, heater,

etc.)
Power Control Panel

In addition to the system status LEDs at the front side (see Figure 1-4
on page 1-6), the LTQ Orbitrap XL has three power control LEDs
above the Vacuum Pumps switch at the right side. See Figure 1-7. They
indicate whether the corresponding circuit breaker is closed and the
respective parts of the instrument have power. (See Table 1-2 on
page 1-8.)
1-8
Control Elements
Power control LEDs
Vacuum Pumps switch
FT Electronics switch
Figure 1-7.
Power control panel with power control LEDs and switches
The use of the switches below the power control LEDs changes the
working mode of the power distribution. (See topic Working Modes of
the Power Distribution on page 1-48.)
The Vacuum Pumps switch can be set into the positions ON or OFF.
When the switch is in the OFF position, everything but the multiple
socket outlet is switched off.
The FT Electronics switch can be set into the Operating Position (ON)
or into the Service Position (OFF). When the switch is in the Service
position, all components are switched off with exception of the
following:
Fans
Heater control
Power distribution (Refer to the topic Power Distribution Board

on page 1-39)
Pumps (Refer to the topic Vacuum System on page 1-19)
Temperature controller (Refer to the topic Temperature Controller

Board on page 1-48)
Vacuum control
The linear ion trap also remains on because it has a separate Service
switch.
1-9
Control Elements
Main Power Switch

The main power switch must be turned 90 clockwise/anti-clockwise to
switch on/off the instrument (see Figure 1-8). Placing the main power
switch in the Off position turns off all power to the LTQ Orbitrap XL
(and linear ion trap as well, including the vacuum pumps).
On
Off
Figure 1-8.
Main power switch
Note When the main power switch is in the Off position, you can secure
it with a padlock or a cable tie (to prevent unintended re-powering when
performing maintenance, for example).
External Connections
Figure 1-9 on page 1-11 shows the lower right side of the instrument
with the external connections for mains supply, gases, cooling water, and
Ethernet communication.
The power connector for the mains supply is located on the center. The
cooling water ports are located below the power connector. (See also
topic Cooling Water Circuit on page 1-28.) A Teflon hose connects
the instrument to the nitrogen gas supply. An analogous port is used for
the HCD collision gas supply. Metal tubing connects the instrument
with the helium gas supply. (See also topic Gas Supply on page 1-25.)
Located at the top are two ports for Ethernet cables for connecting the
LTQ Orbitrap XL and the linear ion trap via an Ethernet hub with the
data system computer.
The exhaust hose from the rotary pumps is led backwards below the
instrument, comes out the back of the instrument, and connects the
pumps to the exhaust system in the laboratory.
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Control Elements
Ethernet ports
Power outlet for

peripheral devices
Power connector
Helium gas inlet
Cooling water inlet port
Collision gas inlet

Inlet for nitrogen gas
Figure 1-9.
Cooling water outlet port
External connections to the LTQ Orbitrap XL
The power outlet for peripheral devices (data system, for example) is
located above the mains supply port. The outlet provides the mains
supply for the peripherals via a multiple socket outlet.
Caution Do not connect the recirculating chiller to the peripherals
power outlet!
Furthermore, make sure that the maximum current drawn from the
power outlet does not exceed 16 A. Overloading it (by connecting to
many pieces of equipment to the multiple socket outlet, for example)
may destroy the outlet by excessive heating.
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Linear Ion Trap
Linear Ion Trap

The LTQ Orbitrap XL system can utilize a variety of ionization
techniques such as ESI, APCI, or APPI. Maintenance of the API source,
as well as switching between ionization methods, is vent-free. Ions are
transferred by octapole and square quadrupole lenses into an ion trap
that is optimized for axial ion ejection into the curved linear trap. (See
Figure 1-2 on page 1-3.)
The linear ion trap is an independent MS detector (Thermo Scientific
LTQ XL), which can store, isolate, and fragment ions and then send
them either to the Orbitrap for further analysis or to an SEM detector.
The linear ion trap is a unique ion preparation and injection system for
Orbitrap MS, because it has greater ion storage capacity than
conventional 3D ion trap devices. The linear ion trap is completely
described in the LTQ XL Hardware Manual.
All the ion handling, selection and excitation capabilities of the ion trap
can be used to prepare ions for analysis in the Orbitrap. These features
include storage and ejection of all ions, storage of selected masses or
mass ranges, as well as ion isolation. Isolated ions can be excited and
then fragmented as necessary for MS/MS and MSn experiments. The
patented Automatic Gain Control (AGC) provides extended dynamic
range and insures optimized overall performance of the ion trap and
Orbitrap MS.
The linear ion trap and the transfer chamber are mounted on a table.
See Figure 1-1 on page 1-2. The table also serves as a housing for the
forepumps. See Figure 1-18 on page 1-21. The Product Short Name
provides power for the linear ion trap and for the data system.
The linear ion trap is delivered with power connector, gas lines (He, N2,
and collision gas), and vacuum tube lines extending to the ESI source.
On the rear side of the LTQ XL ion trap is a flange with an O-ring seal.
When the flange is removed, the Orbitrap transfer chamber is mounted
to the flange of the linear ion trap. The transfer chamber is held with
supports on the table. The components of the ion optics and the
Orbitrap are fixed to the transfer chamber.
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Orbitrap Analyzer
Orbitrap Analyzer
This section describes the basic principle of the Orbitrap mass
analyzer. The heart of the system is an axially-symmetrical mass analyzer.
It consists of a spindle-shape central electrode surrounded by a pair of
bell-shaped outer electrodes. See Figure 1-10. The Orbitrap employs
electric fields to capture and confine ions.
Figure 1-10. Schematic view of the Orbitrap cell and example of a stable
ion trajectory
Measuring Principle
In the mass analyzer shown in Figure 1-10, stable ion trajectories rotate
around an axial central electrode with harmonic oscillations along it.
The frequency of these harmonic oscillations along the z-axis depends
only on the ion mass-to-charge ratio m/q and the instrumental
constant k:
w =
q
--m- k
Two split halves of the outer electrode of the Orbitrap detect the image
current produced by the oscillating ions. By Fast Fourier Transformation
(FFT) of the image current, the instrument obtains the frequencies of
these axial oscillations and therefore the mass-to-charge ratios of the
ions.
Curved Linear Trap

On their way from the linear trap to the Orbitrap, ions move through
the gas-free RF octapole (Oct 1) into the gas-filled curved linear trap
(C-Trap). See Figure 1-11 on page 1-14. Ions in the C-Trap are returned
by the trap electrode. Upon their passage, the ions loose enough kinetic
energy to prevent them from leaving the C-Trap through the Gate. The
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Orbitrap Analyzer
nitrogen collision gas (bath gas) is used for dissipating the kinetic energy
of ions injected from the LTQ XL and for cooling them down to the axis
of the curved linear trap.
Voltages on the end apertures of the curved trap (Trap and Gate
apertures) are elevated to provide a potential well along its axis. These
voltages may be later ramped up to squeeze ions into a shorter thread
along this axis. The RF to the C-Trap (Main RF) is provided by the
CLT RF main board. (See page 1-50.) Trap and gate DC voltages as well
as RF voltages to octapole 1 are all provided by the ion optic supply
board. (See page 1-46.) High voltages to the lenses are provided by the
high voltage power supply board. (See page 1-53.)
Figure 1-11. Layout of the instrument, also showing the applied voltages
Extraction of Ion Packets

For ion extraction, the RF on the rods of the C-Trap is switched off and
extracting voltage pulses are applied to the electrodes, pushing ions
orthogonally to the curved axis through a slot in the inner hyperbolic
electrode. Because of the initial curvature of the curved trap and the
subsequent lenses, the ion beam converges on the entrance into the
Orbitrap. The lenses form also differential pumping slots and cause
spatial focusing of the ion beam into the entrance of the Orbitrap. Ions
are electrostatically deflected away from the gas jet, thereby eliminating
gas carryover into the Orbitrap.
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Orbitrap Analyzer
Owing to the fast pulsing of ions from the curved trap, ions of each
mass-to-charge ratio arrive at the entrance of the Orbitrap as short
packets only a few millimeters long. For each mass/charge population,
this corresponds to a spread of flight times of only a few hundred
nanoseconds for mass-to-charge ratios of a few hundred Daltons/charge.
Such durations are considerably shorter than a half-period of axial ion
oscillation in the trap. When ions are injected into the Orbitrap at a
position offset from its equator (Figure 1-12), these packets start
coherent axial oscillations without the need for any additional excitation
cycle.
Figure 1-12. Principle of electrodynamic squeezing of ions in the Orbitrap

as the field strength is increased
The evolution of an ion packet during the increase of the electric field is
shown schematically on Figure 1-12. When the injected ions approach
the opposite electrode for the first time, the increased electric field
(owing to the change of the voltage on the central electrode) contracts
the radius of the ion cloud by a few percent. The applied voltages are
adjusted to prevent collision of the ions with the electrode. A further
increase of the field continues to squeeze the trajectory closer to the axis,
meanwhile allowing for newly arriving ions (normally, with higher m/q)
to enter the trap as well. After ions of all m/q have entered the Orbitrap
and moved far enough from the outer electrodes, the voltage on the
central electrode is kept constant and image current detection takes
place.
Ion Detection
During ion detection, both the central electrode and deflector are
maintained at very stable voltages so that no mass drift can take place.
The outer electrode is split in half at z=0, allowing the ion image current
in the axial direction to be collected. The image current on each of half
of the outer electrode is differentially amplified and then undergoes
analog-to-digital conversion before processing using the fast Fourier
transform algorithm.
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Orbitrap Analyzer
Figure 1-13. Approximate shape of ion packets of different m/q after

stabilization of voltages
As mentioned above, stable ion trajectories within the Orbitrap combine
axial oscillations along the z-axis with rotation around the central
electrode and vibrations in the radial direction. (See Figure 1-10 on
page 1-13.) For any given m/q, only the frequency of axial oscillations is
completely independent of initial ion parameters, while rotational and
radial frequencies exhibit strong dependence on initial radius and
energy. Therefore, ions of the same mass/charge ratio continue to
oscillate along z together, remaining in-phase for many thousands of
oscillations.
In contrast to the axial oscillations, the frequencies of radial and
rotational motion will vary for ions with slightly different initial
parameters. This means that in the radial direction, ions dephase orders
of magnitude faster than in the axial direction, and the process occurs in
a period of only 50100 oscillations. After this, the ion packet of a given
m/q assumes the shape of a thin ring, with ions uniformly distributed
along its circumference. (See Figure 1-13.) Because of this angular and
radial smearing, radial and rotational frequencies cannot appear in the
measured spectrum. Meanwhile, axial oscillations will persist, with axial
thickness of the ion ring remaining small compared with the axial
amplitude. Moving from one half outer electrode to the other, this ring
will induce opposite currents on these halves, thus creating a signal to be
detected by differential amplification.
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Orbitrap Analyzer
Active Temperature Control

Active temperature control is achieved by monitoring temperature
directly on the Orbitrap assembly and compensating any changes in
ambient temperature by a thermoelectric cooler (Peltier element) on the
outside of the UHV chamber. A dedicated temperature controller board
is used for this purpose. See page 1-48.
Peltier Cooling
To allow stable operating conditions in the UHV chamber, it can be
cooled or heated (outgassing) by means of a Peltier element located on
the outside. A second Peltier element is located on the back of the
CE power supply board. See Figure 1-32 on page 1-45.
The Peltier cooling is based on the Peltier Effect, which describes the
effect by which the passage of an electric current through a junction of
two dissimilar materials (thermoelectric materials) causes temperature
differential (cooling effect). The voltage drives the heat to flow from one
side of the Peltier element to the other side, resulting in cooling effects
on one side and heating effects on the other side.
To remove the heat from the hot side of the Peltier elements, they are
connected to the cooling water circuit of the LTQ Orbitrap XL. See
topic Cooling Water Circuit on page 1-28 for further information.
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Orbitrap Analyzer
HCD Collision Cell

The collision cell consists of a straight multipole mounted inside a metal
tube which is connected in direct line-of-sight to the C-Trap.
Figure 1-14 shows a close-up view of the configuration.
HCD collision cell
C-Trap
Figure 1-14. HCD collision cell and C-Trap

It is supplied with a collision gas through the open split interface,
providing increased gas pressure inside the multipole. The choice of
collision gas is independent from the gas in the C-Trap. See topic Gas
Supply on page 1-25 for details. The front of the tube is equipped with
a lens for tuning transmission and ejection to/from the C-Trap. The ion
optic supply board provides the voltages for the collision cell. (See
page 1-46.)
For HCD (Higher Energy Collisional Dissociation), ions are passed
through the C-Trap into the collision cell. The offset between the
C-Trap and HCD is used to accelerate the parents into the gas-filled
collision cell.
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Vacuum System
Vacuum System
Figure 1-15 shows a schematic overview of the vacuum system. The
Orbitrap has the following vacuum compartments:
CLT compartment in the aluminum vacuum chamber (pumped

by the same pump as the linear trap)
Vacuum chamber (pumped by a water-cooled 60 L/s for N2

turbopump TMH 071, TMP 1, manufacturer: Pfeiffer)
Ultra high vacuum chamber (UHV chamber, pumped by a

water-cooled 60 L/s turbopump TMH 071, TMP 2, manufacturer:
Pfeiffer)
Orbitrap chamber (pumped by a 210 L/s for N2 water-cooled

turbopump TMU 262, TMP 3, manufacturer: Pfeiffer)
The forepumps of the linear trap provide the forevacuum for the
turbopumps.
LTQ XL
UHV Chamber
Vacuum Chamber
Turbopump TMH 071

(TMP 2)
Orbitrap
Chamber
Pirani Gauge
Cold Ion Gauge
LTQ XL
Fore
Pump
Fore
Pump
Turbopump TMU 262

(TMP 3)
Turbopump TMH 071

(TMP 1)
Figure 1-15. Schematical view of vacuum system (CLT compartment not shown)*
* For an abridged version of the parts list, see Table 4-7 on page 4-3.
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Vacuum System
Turbopumps
All parts of the system except for the Orbitrap analyzer are mounted in a
aluminum vacuum chamber evacuated by a 60 L/s turbopump (TMP 1,
see Figure 1-16). The rotary vane pumps of the linear trap (see below)
provide the forevacuum for this pump. This chamber is bolted to a
stainless steel welded UHV chamber housing the Orbitrap, lenses, and
corresponding electrical connections.
Pirani gauge
Turbopump vacuum chamber (TMP 1)
Figure 1-16. Vacuum components on the left instrument side

The UHV chamber is evacuated down to 10-8 mbar pressure range by a
60 L/s UHV turbopump (TMP 2, see Figure 1-17).
Preamplifier
HCD housing
Cooling water
supply for Peltier
element
Cold ion
gauge
Turbopump
TMU 262
(TMP 3)
Turbopump TMH 071

(TMP 2)
Figure 1-17. Vacuum components on the right instrument side
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Vacuum System
The Orbitrap itself is separated from the UHV chamber by differential

apertures and is evacuated down to 10-10 mbar by a 210 L/s turbopump
(TMP 3, see Figure 1-17 on page 1-20). All turbopumps are equipped
with TC 100 control units (manufacturer: Pfeiffer).
Linear Trap Turbopump
A separate turbopump provides the high vacuum for the linear ion trap.
It it is mounted to the bottom of the vacuum manifold of the linear ion
trap. For more information, refer to the LTQ XL Hardware Manual.
Forevacuum Pumps
The rotary vane pumps from the linear trap serve as forepumps for the
two smaller turbopumps (TMP 1 and TMP 2). The exhaust hose from
the forepumps is led to the back of the instrument and connects them to
the exhaust system in the laboratory. The forepumps are located on a
small cart in the forepumps cabinet below the linear trap. See
Figure 1-18.
Oil mist filters
Forepumps
Figure 1-18. Forepumps cabinet

To minimize the ingress of pump oil into the exhaust system, the outlets
of the forepumps are fitted to oil mist filters. See page 3-6 on
instructions about returning the collected oil to the forepumps.
The forevacuum pumps (forepumps) of the linear trap are powered by
the power panel of the linear ion trap.
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Vacuum System
Warning When analyzing hazardous materials, these may be present in

the effluent of the forepumps! The connection to an adequate exhaust
system is mandatory!
Leave the on/off switches of the forepumps always in the On position to
provide the control from the vacuum control panel. Before starting the
pumps, however, make sure that:
The forevacuum pumps are filled with oil,
They are connected to the power supply, and
The gas ballast is shut.
For a detailed description of the forepumps, refer to the handbook of

the manufacturer.
Vacuum System Controls

The power distribution board controls all turbopumps via voltage levels.
Refer to topic Power Distribution Board on page 1-39. An interface
for RS485 data via the instrument control board connects the
turbopumps with the linear ion trap. (Refer to topic Instrument
Control Board on page 1-37.) The linear ion trap has a separate
turbopump controller.
Vacuum Gauges
The vacuum is monitored by several vacuum gauges:
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The forevacuum of the

LTQ Orbitrap XL is monitored
by an Active Pirani gauge
(TPR 280, manufacturer:
Pfeiffer) connected to the
LTQ Orbitrap XL forevacuum
line. See photo right and
Figure 1-16 on page 1-20.
The high vacuum of the LTQ Orbitrap XL is monitored by a Cold

Ion Gauge (IKR 270, manufacturer: Pfeiffer) connected to the
UHV chamber. See Figure 1-17 on page 1-20. Since the gauge
would be contaminated at higher pressures, it is only turned on
when the forevacuum has fallen below a safety threshold
(<10-2 mbar).
Vacuum System
The linear ion trap vacuum is monitored by a Convectron gauge

and an ion gauge. Refer to the LTQ XL Hardware Manual for more
information.
The vacuum gauges of the LTQ Orbitrap XL are connected to the

power distribution board that directly responds to the pressure values.
(Refer to the topic Power Distribution Board on page 1-39.) The
analog values are digitized by the instrument control board. (Refer to
the topic Instrument Control Board on page 1-37.) They are then
sent as readout values to the data system.
Switching on the Vacuum System
When the vacuum system is switched on, the following occurs:
1. After the Pumps & Electronics switch is switched On, the pumps of
the linear ion trap and the LTQ Orbitrap XL are run up. The Pirani
gauge (see above) controls the LTQ Orbitrap XL low vacuum
pressure as well as the pressure at the forevacuum pumps. Within a
short time, a significant pressure decrease must be observed. The
goodness of the vacuum can be estimated by means of the rotation
speed of the turbopumps (e.g. 80% after 15 min.).
2. If the working pressure is not reached after the preset time, the
complete system is switched off. At the status LED panel of the
power distribution board, an error message (Vacuum Failure) is put
out (see below).
3. The Cold Ion Gauge is only switched on after the low vacuum is
reached. It is then used to monitor the vacuum in the Orbitrap
region.
Vacuum Failure
In case the pressure in the LTQ Orbitrap XL or the linear ion trap
exceeds a safety threshold, the complete system including linear ion trap,
electronics, and pumps is switched off. However, the power distribution
is kept under current and puts out an error message at the LED panel.
(Refer to the topic Power Distribution Board on page 1-39.) It can be
reset by switching the main power switch off and on. (Refer to the topic
Main Power Switch on page 1-10.)
Upon venting, the vent valves of the turbopumps on the Orbitrap
detector stay closed. Only the vent valve of the linear ion trap is used.
(Refer to the topic Vent Valve of the Linear Ion Trap on page 1-27.)
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Vacuum System
Vacuum System Heating during a System Bakeout

After the system has been open to the atmosphere (e.g. for maintenance
work), the vacuum deteriorates due to contaminations of the inner parts
of the vacuum system caused by moisture or a power outage. These
contaminations must be removed by heating the vacuum system: a
system bakeout. Refer to the topic Baking Out the System on
page 3-4.
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Gas Supply
Gas Supply
Figure 1-19 shows a schematical view of the gas supply in the
instrument. The LTQ Orbitrap XL uses at least two gases for operation:
Nitrogen,
Helium, and
Argon (optional).
Figure 1-19. Schematical view of the gas supply*

* For parts lists of the gas supply, refer to Table 4-10 on page 4-5.
The linear trap requires high-purity (99%) nitrogen for the API sheath
gas and auxiliary/sweep gas. The Orbitrap uses nitrogen as collision gas
(bath gas) for the curved linear trap and the HCD collision octapole.
The linear trap requires ultra-high purity (99.999%) helium for the
collision gas.
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Gas Supply
In case argon is used as HCD collision gas, it should be of high purity

(99.99%).
The laboratory gas supply is connected to the inlets at the right side of
the instrument. See Figure 1-9 on page 1-11. Within the instrument,
the helium gas is led from the helium port through a stainless steel
capillary to the right rear side of the linear trap. Nitrogen gas and
HCD collision gas are both led via Teflon tubing to the right side of the
LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Part of the nitrogen gas flow is directed through Teflon tubing via a
pressure regulator to the vent valve of the linear trap. (See below for
further information.) Another part of the nitrogen flow is directed
through Teflon tubing to the vacuum chamber of the Orbitrap.
Nitrogen gas pressure to the C-Trap is kept constant by using an
open-split interface (gas flow divider, see Figure 1-21 on page 1-27). It
contains a capillary line from the nitrogen line of the instrument to
atmosphere (flow rate: ~20 mL/min), with another capillary leading
from the point of atmospheric pressure into the C-Trap (flow rate:
~0.2 mL/min). For the nitrogen gas to the C-Trap, black PEEKSil
tubing is used (75 m ID silica capillary in 1/16 in PEEK tubing).
CLT RF Main board housing

Temperature controller board
Figure 1-20. Valve for HCD collision gas
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Gas Supply
The HCD collision gas is also led to a gas flow divider. Part of the gas is
led through a capillary line to the atmosphere (flow rate: ~20 mL/min).
The other part of the gas (flow rate: ~0.5 mL/min) enters the IN port of
a three way valve. The gas leaves the valve through the OUT port and is
led to the collision octapole next to the curved linear trap.1 For the
HCD collision gas, red PEEKSil tubing is used (100 m ID silica
capillary in 1/16 in PEEK tubing).
The HCD collision gas valve is located at the left instrument side next
to the temperature controller board. See Figure 1-20 on page 1-26. It is
switched by the software via the power distribution board. (See
page 1-39.)
Vent Valve of the Linear Ion Trap

If the system and pumps are switched off, the system is vented. The vent
valve is controlled by the linear ion trap. The LTQ XL Hardware Manual
contains further information about the vent valve.
The instrument is vented with nitrogen from the same tubing that
supplies the LTQ XL sheath gas. See Figure 1-19 above. The vent valve
of the LTQ XL is attached to a pressure regulator that is set to a venting
pressure of 34 psi. The pressure regulator is located at the left side of
the LTQ Orbitrap XL. See Figure 1-21.
Gas flow divider
Nitrogen pressure regulator
Figure 1-21. Nitrogen pressure regulator and gas flow divider

1
The third port of the valve is closed.
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Cooling Water Circuit

Figure 1-22 on page 1-28 shows a schematical view of the cooling water
circuit in the LTQ Orbitrap XL. Cooling water at a temperature of
20 C enters and leaves the instrument at the bottom of the right side.
See Figure 1-9 on page 1-11. First, the fresh water passes through the
turbopumps in the order TMP 3 TMP 1 TMP 2. Then it passes
through the heating element (Peltier element) that keeps constant
(0.5 C) the preset temperature of the analyzer. Before it leaves the
instrument, the water passes through the other Peltier element at the
back of the central electrode power supply board.
Figure 1-22. Schematical view of cooling water circuit*

* For a parts list of the cooling water circuit, refer to Table 4-12 on page 4-6.
A flow control sensor is connected to the power distribution board and

allows displaying the current flow rate of the cooling water in the
software.
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Recirculating Chiller
A recirculating chiller (NESLAB ThermoFlex 900) is delivered with
the instrument, making the LTQ Orbitrap XL independent from any
cooling water supply. A wall receptacle provides the electric power for
the chiller. Two water hoses (black), internal diameter 9 mm, wall
thickness 3 mm, length approx. 3 m (~10 ft) are delivered with the
instrument.
For instruction about performing maintenance for the chiller, see topic
Maintenance of the Recirculating Chiller on page 3-7. See also the
manufacturers manual for the chiller.
Properties of Cooling Water

The water temperature is not critical, but should be in the range of 20 to
25 C (68 to 77 F). Lower temperatures could lead to a condensation of
atmospheric water vapor. It is recommended to use distilled water rather
than de-ionized water due to lower concentration of bacteria and
residual organic matter.
The water should be free of suspended matter to avoid clogging of the
cooling circuit. In special cases, an in-line filter is recommended to
guarantee consistent water quality.
The cooling water should meet the following requirements:
Hardness:
Resistivity:
Total dissolved solids:
pH:
<0.05 ppm
13 M/cm
<10 ppm
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Warning Danger of Burns!

If the water circuit fails, all parts of the water distribution unit may be
considerably heated up. Do not touch the parts!
Before disconnecting the cooling water hoses, make sure the cooling
water has cooled down!
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Printed Circuit Boards

The LTQ Orbitrap XL is controlled by a PC running the Xcalibur
software suite. The software controls all aspects of the instrument. The
main software elements are the communication with the linear ion trap,
the control of ion detection, and the control of the Orbitrap mass
analyzer.
The following pages contain a short overview of the various electronic
boards of the LTQ Orbitrap XL. For each board, its respective location
and function are given. If applicable, the diagnostic LEDs on the board
are described.
The electronics of the LTQ Orbitrap XL contains complicated and
numerous circuits. Therefore, only qualified and skilled electronics
engineers should perform servicing.
A Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Engineer should be called if servicing
is required. It is further recommended to use Thermo Fisher Scientific
spare parts only. When replacing fuses, only use the correct type. Before
calling a Service Engineer, please try to localize the defect via errors
indicated in the software or diagnostics. A precise description of the
defect will ease the repair and reduce the costs.
Warning Parts of the printed circuit boards are at high voltage.
Opening the electronics cabinet is only allowed for maintenance
purposes by qualified personal.
Note Many of the electronic components can be tested by the

LTQ Orbitrap XL diagnostics, which is accessible from the Tune Plus
window.
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Linear Ion Trap Electronics

The linear ion trap is connected to the LTQ Orbitrap XL main power
switch. The linear ion trap has a sheet metal back cover. Figure 1-23
shows the electronic connections at the rear side of the linear trap.
Cold Ion Gauge
Figure 1-23. Electronic connections to linear trap (covers removed)

The linear ion trap electronics has two connections with the
LTQ Orbitrap XL electronics:
Data communication with the internal computer of the

LTQ Orbitrap XL. Refer to the topic Electronic Boards at the
Right Side of the Instrument on page 1-32.
Signal communication (SPI bus) with supply information for the

instrument control board. Refer to the topic Instrument Control
Board on page 1-37.
For further information about the linear ion trap electronics, refer to the
LTQ XL Hardware Manual.
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Electronic Boards at the Right Side of the Instrument

Figure 1-24 shows the parts of the instrument when the right side panel
is opened. A transparent cover protects the lower part.
Preamplifier
Computer
housing
Instrument Control
board housing
Power Supply 1
board
Power
Distribution
board
Ground wire for

side panel
Ground
wire for
side
panel
Figure 1-24. Electronic boards on the right side of the instrument

The side panel is connected to the instrument frame by two
green/yellow ground wires. See bottom of Figure 1-24. The connectors
on the panel are labeled with green-yellow PE (for Protective Earth)
signs. See photo left. Do not forget to reconnect them before closing the
panel!
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Preamplifier
Figure 1-25 shows the preamplifier (P/N 207 8900)1. The preamplifier
is located in a housing next to the Cold Ion Gauge.
Cooling water supply

for Peltier element
Cold Ion Gauge
Figure 1-25. Preamplifier board

This board is a broadband preamplifier with differential
high-impedance inputs. It serves as a detection amplifier and impedance
converter for the image current created by the oscillating ions. The
output current is transferred to the data acquisition board. It has an
amplification factor of about 60 dB and covers the frequency range from
15 kHz to 10 MHz.
The diagnostic LEDs on the preamplifier are listed in Table 1-3 on
page 1-34. The positions of the diagnostic LEDs on the board are
indicated by white rectangles in Figure 1-25.
Part number of complete unit.
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Table 1-3.
Diagnostic LEDs on the Preamplifier board
No.
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating
Condition
LD1
Overload
Yellow
RF output is overloaded
Off
LD2
+5 V
Green
+5 V input voltage present
On
LD3
+15 V
Green
+15 V input voltage present
On
LD4
-5 V
Green
-5 V input voltage present
On
LD5
Input off
Yellow
RF inputs are shortened

(protection)
On, off during

Detect
Internal Computer
Figure 1-26 shows the components of the data acquisition unit
(P/N 206 4132). The unit is mounted in a housing located at the right
side of the instrument.
Power Supply 2 board
Location of
Data Acquisition Analog board
Data Acquisition
Digital PCI board
Computer housing
Instrument Control board
Figure 1-26. Data Acquisition unit (covers removed)

The internal computer (P/N 207 6470) contains a computer mainboard
with an ATX power supply. The data acquisition digital PCI board is
directly plugged into the mainboard. The data acquisition analog board
is mounted on top of the computer mainboard.
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Data Acquisition Digital PCI Board

Figure 1-27 shows the data acquisition digital PCI board
(P/N 206 0501). It is an add-on board to the internal computer (See
Figure 1-26 on page 1-34.).
Figure 1-27. Data Acquisition Digital PCI board

This board is used to convert detected ion signals to digital form and to
interface to the computer mainboard. The board has two 16 bit parallel
connections to the DAC and the ADC on the data acquisition analog
board, which is used for controlling and reading-back signals. A
high-speed link port channel is also on the board that is used to
communicate with the electronics in the linear ion trap.
While precision timing is derived from the data acquisition analog
board, events with lower requirements use the timer in the internal
computer. This timer is used to check at regular intervals whether the
foreground process works as expected.
Communication takes place not only between the ion trap and the
internal computer of the LTQ Orbitrap XL system, but also between the
ion trap and the data system computer. For further information about
the data system, refer to the LTQ XL Hardware Manual.
The diagnostic LEDs listed in Table 1-4 on page 1-36 show the status of
the board. The position of the LEDs on the board is indicated by a
white rectangle in Figure 1-27.
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Table 1-4.
Diagnostic LEDs of the Data Acquisition Digital PCI board
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating Condition
+5 V
Green
+5 V voltage present
On
+3.3 V
Green
+3.3 V voltage present
On
+2.5 V
Green
On
Data Acquisition Analog Board

Figure 1-28 shows the data acquisition analog board (P/N 206 4150).
Figure 1-28. Data Acquisition Analog board

This board is an add-on board to the mainboard of the internal
computer. See Figure 1-26 on page 1-34. It is used to convert analog to
digital signals for Orbitrap experiments, especially for detecting the ions.
The board contains an ADC for the detection of the transient signal,
with a frequency range from 10 kHz to 10 MHz. Three anti-aliasing
filters for the low, middle and high mass range are automatically selected
by the software.
The data acquisition board provides precision timing to control the
acquisition. Events with lower timing requirements on accuracy are
controlled by the linear ion trap.
The diagnostic LEDs listed in Table 1-5 on page 1-37 show the status of
the voltages applied to the board. The position of the LEDs on the
board is indicated by a white rectangle in Figure 1-28.
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Table 1-5.
Diagnostic LEDs of the Data Acquisition Analog board
Name
Color
Description
+5 V
Green
+5 V voltage present
On
-5 V
Green
-5 V voltage present
On
+3.3 V
Green
On
Power Supply 2 Board

The power supply 2 board (P/N 206 1440) provides the supply voltages
for the data acquisition analog board. It is mounted to the back inside
the housing of the internal computer. See Figure 1-26 on page 1-34.
The diagnostic LEDs listed in Table 1-6 show the status of the voltages
applied to the board.
Table 1-6.
Diagnostic LEDs of the Power Supply 2 board
Name
Color
Description
+5.1 V
Green
On
-5.1 V
Green
-5.1 V voltage present
On
+3.3 V
Green
On
Instrument Control Board

Figure 1-29 shows the instrument control board (P/N 205 4221). The
instrument control board is located in a housing next to the internal
computer. It is connected to the LTQ Orbitrap XL main power.
The instrument control board is used to interface the LTQ XL control
electronics to the Orbitrap control electronics. Three signal lines are
passed from the LTQ XL: a digital, parallel (DAC) bus, a serial SPI bus,
and a Link Port Signal line. The instrument control board contains a
micro controller, digital and analog converters, and serial port
connectors.
On the instrument control board, analog signals from vacuum gauges
are converted to digital signals and passed to the data system as well as to
the power distribution board. (See page 1-39.) Turbopumps (Refer to
the topic Vacuum System on page 1-19.) are attached to a serial port
connector and this is connected via the signal lines to the linear ion trap.
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Diagnostic LEDs
Status LEDs
Figure 1-29. Instrument Control board

The diagnostic LEDs listed in Table 1-7 show the status of applied
voltages to the board. The position of the diagnostic LEDs on the board
is indicated by a white rectangle in Figure 1-29.
Table 1-7.
Diagnostic LEDs of the Instrument Control board
No.
Name
Color
Description
Normal
Operating Condition
LD1
2.5 V
Green
2.55 V Input voltage present
On
LD2
3.3 V
Green
3.3 V Input voltage present
On
LD3
5V
Green
5 V Input voltage present
On
LD4
-15 V
Green
-15 V Input voltage present
On
LD5
+15 V
Green
+15 V Input voltage present
On
Additionally, the board has four green LEDs that are directly connected
to the micro controller. They indicate the state of the micro controller
and possible error bits and can be used for software debugging. See
Table 1-8 on page 1-39. The position of the status LEDs on the board is
indicated by a white oval in Figure 1-29 on page 1-38.
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Table 1-8.
Software status LEDs of the Instrument Control board
No.
Description
6.1
Micro controller is working properly
Permanent flashing of LED
6.2
CAN bus connection to power distribution

board enabled
On
6.3
Connection to internal computer and LTQ XL

SPI bus enabled
On
6.4
Orbitrap SPI bus enabled
On
Flashing on error
Power Distribution Board

Figure 1-30 on page 1-39 shows the power distribution board
(P/N 206 2130)1. It is located at the bottom of the right side of the
instrument.
Figure 1-30. Power Distribution board

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The power distribution board controls the vacuum system and the
system power supplies, including the linear ion trap. Depending on the
quality of the vacuum and the status of the turbo molecular pumps, it
switches the vacuum gauges, the pumps, and the 230 V relays. It
controls external relays with 24 V dc connections. In case of a vacuum
failure, it initiates an automatic power down of the instrument. The
board also switches the valve that controls the flow of the HCD collision
gas.
The power distribution board indicates all system states and error
messages by status LEDs (see Table 1-9 on page 1-41) in the middle of
the left side of the board. A green LED indicates that the status is OK.
An orange LED indicates a status that differs from normal. The position
of the LEDs on the board is indicated by a white oval in Figure 1-30 on
page 1-39.
The system status LEDs on the front side of the instrument (See
Figure 1-4 on page 1-6.) are controlled by the power distribution board.
The information partially comes from external boards (for example, the
Communication LED is controlled by the instrument control board).
(Refer to topic Instrument Control Board on page 1-37.)
Diagnostic LEDs show the status of voltages applied from the board to
other devices. The positions of the diagnostic LEDs on the board are
indicated by white rectangles in Figure 1-30 on page 1-39.
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Table 1-9.
Status LEDs of the Power Distribution board
LED green
LED orange
Information given by orange LED
Vacuum
High vacuum failure
High vacuum pressure > 10-8 mbar
Comm.
No communication with
instrument control board
CAN bus problem or

instrument control board not
working
System
System is not ready
FT Electronics switch off or

Vacuum Pumps switch off
Scan
Instrument is not scanning
Electr. On
Service mode
FT Electronics switch off
Vac. Units Ok
Vacuum measurement
failure
Vacuum gauge defective
Pirani Orbitrap Ok
No function, at present
Pirani LT Ok
Pirani LTQ XL failure
Control signal < 0.5 V
Ion Gauge ON
Penning LTQ Orbitrap XL off
Forevacuum > 10-2 mbar
Ion Gauge OK
Penning LTQ Orbitrap XL

failure
Control signal < 0.5 V
LT Vacuum Work
LTQ XL vacuum failure
Vacuum forepump LTQ XL

>10-1 mbar
Vac. <10-3
Forevacuum failure
Forevacuum > 10-3 mbar
Vac. <10-5
High vacuum failure
High vacuum > 10-5 mbar
Pumps OK
Pumps Off
Pump down; leakage
Rough P. 1 ON
Forepump #1 failure
Forepump defective
Turbo P. 1 ON
Turbopump #1 failure
Turbopump defective/error*
Rotation 1 OK
80% rotation speed of turbopump

not reached
Turbo P. 2 ON
Turbopump defective/error*
Rotation 2 OK
80% rotation speed of turbopump

not reached
Heater Off
Heater enabled
Heater enabled
LAN Conn. Ok
LAN connection failure
LAN interrupted (Option)
EI ON
No function, at present
System reset
System reset has occured

Micro controller idle
* An error of turbopump 3 is indicated by an LED directly located on the pump controller.
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Depending on user actions, the power distribution is switched to various

working modes by the hardware. See Table 1-10.
Table 1-10. Working modes of the Power Distribution board
Action
Consequences
a.
Main switch off
Complete system including linear ion trap and multiple

socket outlets (data system, for example) are without power
b.
Vacuum Pumps
switch off
Everything is switched off
c.
FT Electronics
switch off
All components are switched off with exception of the

following ones:
Heater control
Multiple socket outlets
Power distribution board
Pumps
Vacuum control
LTQ XL (has a separate Service switch)
Table 1-11 shows the possible operating states of the power distribution.
Table 1-11. Operating states of the Power Distribution board
Action
Consequences
1.
Main switch on, Vacuum Pumps switch

off
Everything is switched off
2.
Vacuum Pumps switch on and FT

Electronics switch on
System starts up: pumps and

electronics switched on
3.
Check linear ion trap and

LTQ Orbitrap XL forevacuum pump:
If not ok: switch off system and light

error LED*; power distribution remains
switched on
10-0 mbar after 30 s.
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4.
After the system has started, the Pirani

gauge returns a vacuum < 10-2 mbar
and both turbopumps reach 80%
rotation speed
Switch on Penning gauge
5.
Vacuum and 80% rotation speed of

turbopumps not reached after preset
time (< 8 min, otherwise the pumps
automatically switch off).
Switch off system (including linear ion

trap) and light error LED*; power
distribution remains switched on
6.
One or more vacuum gauges defective

(control signal < 0.5 V).
Light error LED only, otherwise ignore
Table 1-11. Operating states of the Power Distribution board, continued

7.
Action
Consequences
After the operating status is reached,

the pressure at one gauge exceeds the
security threshold for more than the
preset time period:
System is shut down with exception of

power distribution (light error LED).
Pirani gauge LTQ Orbitrap XL

>10-1 mbar
Rebooting of the system by switching

off/on of the main switch.
Penning gauge LTQ Orbitrap XL

>10-3 mbar
Pirani gauge LT forepump >10-1 mbar
8.
9.
Rotation speed of a turbopump falls

below 80%
Shut down system (see 7.);
Service switch linear ion trap off
Linear ion trap electronics switched off,

pumps keep on running;
light LED* of corresponding pump.
LTQ Orbitrap XL without data link, keeps

on running
10.
FT Electronics switch LTQ Orbitrap XL

off
LTQ Orbitrap XL electronics switched

off, pumps keep on running;
LTQ Orbitrap XL without data link, keeps
on running
11.
Failure of linear ion trap or

LTQ Orbitrap XL (e.g. fuse is opened).
If the vacuum in one part deteriorates,

the complete system is shut down.
12.
Mains failure
System powers up after the electricity

is available again. All devices reach the
defined state. Linear ion trap and
internal computer must reboot.
* After the shutdown, the LED flashes that represents the reason for the shutdown.
Power Supply 1 Board

Figure 1-31 on page 1-44 shows the power supply 1 board
(P/N 205 5810). This board is located next to the power distribution
board. It provides the power for the ion optic supply board (Refer to
topic Ion Optic Supply Board on page 1-46.) and the instrument
control board. (Refer to topic Instrument Control Board on
page 1-37.)
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Figure 1-31. Power Supply 1 board

Warning Parts of the power supply 1 board are at high voltage.
applied to the board. The position of the LEDs on the board is
indicated by the white rectangles in Figure 1-31.
Table 1-12. Diagnostic LEDs of the Power Supply 1 board
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating
Condition
+285 V
Green
+285 V Output voltage present
On
-285 V
Green
-285 V Output voltage present
On
Over Current +285 V
Red
LED lit dark red: Iout > 80 mA
Off
LED lit bright red: output is

short-circuited
Over Current -285 V
Red
LED lit dark red: Iout > 80 mA
Off
LED lit bright red: output is

short-circuited
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+18 V
Green
+18 V Output voltage present
On
-18 V
Green
-18 V Output voltage present
On
+8.5 V
Green
+8.5 V Output voltage present
On
Electronic Boards on the Left Side of the Instrument

Figure 1-32 shows the left side of the instrument with the panel opened.
This side of the instrument contains mostly boards that are part of the
Orbitrap control.
Ion Optic Supply board housing
Central Electrode
Pulser board
Temperature
Controller board
CLT RF Main board
RF Off & Feedback
board
Central Electrode
Power Supply board
High Voltage Power
Supply board
Figure 1-32. Electronic boards on the left side of the instrument

The main components on this side are described starting from the top.
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Ion Optic Supply Board

Figure 1-33 shows the ion optic supply board (P/N 209 9810)1. The
board is located in a housing on top of the left instrument side of the
instrument. This board supplies the voltages and the radio frequency for
the ion guides and interoctapole lenses of the LTQ Orbitrap XL. It has
an RF detector for the RF output control. The board also provides the
trap voltage, gate voltage, and reflector dc voltages as well as the
RF voltages to the octapole 1 of the Orbitrap. See topic Orbitrap
Analyzer on page 1-13 for further information. Furthermore, the board
provides the voltages for the HCD collision cell. See page 1-18.
Figure 1-33. Ion Optic Supply board

The diagnostic LEDs listed in Table 1-13 on page 1-47 show the status
of applied voltages to the board. The position of the LEDs on the board
is indicated by white rectangles in Figure 1-33.
Warning Parts of the board are at high voltage.
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Table 1-13. Diagnostic LEDs of the Ion Optic Supply board

No.
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating
Condition
LD1
+275 V
Green
+275 V Input voltage

present
On
LD2
-275 V
Green
-275 V Input voltage

present
On
LD3
+29 V
Green
On
LD5
+15 V
Green
On
LD6
-15 V
Green
On
LD7
RF1_ON
Blue
RF1 generator switched on
depending on application;
LED flashes during scanning
LD8
RF2_ON
Blue
RF2 generator switched on
depending on application;
LED flashes during scanning
Central Electrode Pulser Board

The central electrode pulser board (P/N 207 9640)1 is located in a
housing that is mounted to the flange of the UHV chamber.
Figure 1-34. Central Electrode Pulser board

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The board switches the injection and measurement voltages for the
central electrode and the detection electrodes of the Orbitrap.
Resistor-capacitor circuits on the board convert the switching pulse into
a smooth transition between the voltages.
applied to the board as well as some operating states. The position of the
LEDs on the board is indicated by the white rectangles in Figure 1-34
on page 1-47.
Table 1-14. Diagnostic LEDs of the Central Electrode Pulser board
No.
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating
Condition
LD1
TRIG
Green
Trigger signal indicator
Flashing when
scanning
LD2
PS
Green
24V Power Supply is OK
On
Temperature Controller Board

The temperature controller board (P/N 207 8930) is located on the top
left side of the instrument, next to the CLT RF main board. See
Figure 1-32 on page 1-45. The temperature controller board keeps the
temperature of the analyzer chamber to a preset value. A Peltier element
that can be used for heating as well as for cooling is used as an actuator.
Activation is done via the serial SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) bus.
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Figure 1-35. Temperature Controller board

The diagnostic LEDs listed in Table 1-15 on page 1-50 show the status
of the voltages applied to the board as well as some operating states. The
positions of the LEDs on the board are indicated by the white rectangles
in Figure 1-35.
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Table 1-15. Diagnostic LEDs of the Temperature Controller board

No.
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating
Condition
LD1
+15 V
Green
On
LD2
-15 V
Green
On
LD3
TEC >60C
Yellow
Temperature of cold side Peltier

element above 60 C
Off
LD4
Unit >60C
Yellow
Temperature of UNIT heat sink

above 60 C
Off
LD5
Reg Off
Yellow
Control switched off
Off
LD6
No Term
Yellow
SPI bus termination board

missing
Off
LD7
SDT enable
Green
Interface has been addressed

and sends/receives data
Flashing on SPI bus

data transfer
LD8
SEL
Green
Board has been addressed
Flashing on SPI bus

data transfer
LD9
Heating
Yellow
Peltier element is heating
Depending on
system state
LD10
Cooling
Yellow
Peltier element is cooling
Depending on
system state
LD11
UR>0
Yellow
Summation voltage controller

>0 V
Off when adjusted
LD12
UR<0
Yellow
Summation voltage controller

<0 V
Off when adjusted
CLT RF Unit
The CLT RF unit (P/N 207 9581) comprises the CLT RF main board
and the RF off & feedback board. The unit operates the curved linear
trap (CLT) with four phases RF voltage and three pulsed DC voltages
(PUSH, PULL, and OFFSET).
The CLT RF main board (P/N 207 9591) is located in a housing in the
center of the left side of the instrument. See Figure 1-32 on page 1-45.
This board provides an RF voltage (Main RF) for the curved linear
trap (C-Trap). It allows switching off the RF and simultaneous pulsing
of each CLT electrode. See topic Orbitrap Analyzer on page 1-13 for
further information. The board communicates with the instrument
control board via an SPI bus.
The RF off & feedback board (P/N 208 2540) is an add-on board to the
CLT RF main board. It is located in the same housing. See Figure 1-36
on page 1-51.
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RF off & feedback board
Figure 1-36. CLT RF unit (cover removed)

LEDs on the board is indicated by the white rectangles in Figure 1-36.
Table 1-16. Diagnostic LEDs of the CLT RF Main board
No.
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating
Condition
LD1
NO TERM
Yellow

missing
Off
LD2
SEND
Yellow
Interface has been addressed and

sends/receives data
Flashing on SPI-bus
data transfer
LD3
SEL
Green
Flashing on SPI-bus
data transfer
LD4
RF ON
Green
RF voltage on
On
LD5
NO LOCK
Yellow
PLL has been not locked
50% intensity
LD6
OVL
Yellow
RF Amplifier overload
Off
LD7
OVHEAT
Red
Heatsink temperature > 73 C
Off
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Central Electrode Power Supply Board

The central electrode power supply board (P/N 207 9611)1 is mounted
in a housing on the bottom left side of the instrument. See Figure 1-37.
Figure 1-37. Central Electrode Power Supply board

The board supplies four dc voltages to the Orbitrap:
Two central electrode (CE) voltages: CE HIGH and CE LOW
Two deflector electrode (DE) voltages: DE HIGH and DE LOW.
For positive ions, the CE voltages are negative and the DE voltages are
positive. The maximum CE voltage is 3 kV and the maximum
DE voltage is 1 kV. The board communicates via the SPI bus.
In addition to a ventilator on the bottom right side, a water-cooled
Peltier element on the rear side of the board serves as means of heat
dissipation.
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LEDs on the board is indicated by the red rectangles in Figure 1-37.
Table 1-17. Diagnostic LEDs of the Central Electrode Power Supply board
No.
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating
Condition
LD1
OVL DE HI-
Yellow
Negative side of Deflector High

Supply has been overloaded
Off when HV is
switched on
LD2
OVL DE HI+
Yellow
Positive side of Deflector High

Supply has been overloaded
Off when HV is
switched on
LD3
No Term
Red

missing
Off
LD4
Send
Yellow

Flashing on SPI bus

data transfer
LD5
Sel
Green
Flashing on SPI bus

data transfer
LD6
Polarity
Blue
Positive/negative ion mode
Off (positive mode)
LD7
OVL CE LO+
Yellow
Positive side of Central

Electrode Low Supply has been
overloaded
Off when HV is
switched on
LD8
OVL CE LO-
Yellow
Negative side of Central

Electrode Low Supply has been
overloaded
Off when HV is
switched on
LD9
OVL CE HI+
Yellow
Positive side of Central

Electrode High Supply has been
overloaded.
Off when HV is
switched on
LD10
OVL CE HI-
Yellow
Negative side of Central

Electrode High Supply has been
overloaded
Off when HV is
switched on
LD11
OVL DE LO+
Yellow
Positive side of Deflector Low

Supply has been overloaded.
Off when HV is
switched on
LD12
OVL DE LO-
Yellow
Negative side of Deflector Low

Supply has been overloaded.
Off when HV is
switched on
LD13
HV ON
Green
High voltage switched on
On when HV is
switched on
High Voltage Power Supply Board

The high voltage power supply board (P/N 207 7991)1 is mounted in a
housing on the bottom left side of the instrument. See Figure 1-32 on
page 1-45. This board provides five dc voltages for the ion optics of the
Product Short Name. Two voltages supply the lenses of the instrument.
Three voltages are applied to the RF CLT main board to be used as
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focusing potentials for the curved linear trap. See topic Orbitrap
Analyzer on page 1-13 for further information. The board
communicates via the SPI bus.
Warning The high voltage power supply board creates voltages up to
3.5 kV!
Figure 1-38. High Voltage Power Supply board (cover removed)

The diagnostic LEDs listed in Table 1-18 on page 1-55 show the
operating states of the board. The position of the LEDs on the board is
indicated by the white rectangles in Figure 1-38.
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Table 1-18. Diagnostic LEDs of the High Voltage Power Supply board
No.
Name
Color
Description
Normal Operating
Condition
LD1
NO TERM
Red

missing
Off
LD2
SEND
Yellow

Flashing on SPI bus

data transfer
LD3
SEL
Green
Flashing on SPI bus

data transfer
LD4
HV ON
Green
High voltage is switched on
On
LD5
POLARITY
Green
Positive/negative ion mode
Off (positive mode)
SPI Bus Termination Board

Various boards communicate via the SPI bus, a serial RS485-based bus
system. The SPI bus termination board reduces unwanted signal
reflections. The boards indicate a missing termination (after
maintenance, for example) by LEDs.
The SPI bus termination board (P/N 208 1480) is located at the bottom
left side of the instrument, below the high voltage power supply board.
See Figure 1-39.
Figure 1-39. High Voltage Power Supply board with SPI Bus Termination
board
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Chapter 2
Basic System Operations

Many maintenance procedures for the LTQ Orbitrap XL system require
that the MS detector be shut down. In addition, the LTQ Orbitrap XL
system can be placed in Standby condition if the system is not to be used
for 12 h or more.
The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
Shutting Down the System in an Emergency on page 2-2
Placing the System in Standby Condition on page 2-4
Shutting Down the System on page 2-5
Starting Up the System after a Shutdown on page 2-7
Resetting the System on page 2-10
Resetting the Tune and Calibration Parameters to their Default

Values on page 2-11
2-1

Shutting Down the System in an Emergency

If you need to turn off the MS detector in an emergency, place the main
power switch (located on the power panel at the right side of the
LTQ Orbitrap XL) in the Off (O) position. This turns off all power to
the instrument, including the linear ion trap, multiple socket outlets for
the data system, and the vacuum pumps. The main power switch must
be turned 90 anti-clockwise to switch off the instrument. See
Figure 2-1.
On
Off
Figure 2-1.
Main power switch in Off position
The instrument is automatically vented by the vent valve of the linear

ion trap. The vent valve vents the system 30 s after power is switched
off.
Although removing power abruptly will not harm any component
within the system, this is not the recommended shutdown procedure to
follow. Refer to topic Shutting Down the System on page 2-5 for the
recommended procedure.
Note To separately turn off the recirculating chiller or computer in an
emergency, use the On/Off switches on the chiller and computer,
respectively.
Behavior of the System in Case of a Main Failure

A main power failure has the same consequence as switching off via the
main power switch. If the power is available again, the system is started
up automatically i.e. the pumps are switched on and the vacuum is
created. If the system has been vented during the mains failure, it is
necessary to bake out the system to obtain the operating vacuum. Refer
to the topic Baking Out the System on page 3-4.
2-2

It is not possible to check whether the system was vented. The log file of
the data system indicates a reboot of the system. In case of frequent but
short power failures we recommend installing an uninterruptible power
supply (UPS). If main power failures occur frequently while the system
is not attended (e.g. in the night), we recommend installing a power fail
detector.
Note The intentional venting of the system is performed with the vent
valve of the linear ion trap.
2-3

Placing the System in Standby Condition
Placing the System in Standby Condition

The LTQ Orbitrap XL system should not be shut down completely if
you are not going to use it for a short period of time, such as overnight
or over the weekend. When you are not going to operate the system for
12 hours or more, you can leave the system in Standby condition.
Use the following procedure to place the LTQ Orbitrap XL system in
the Standby condition:
1. Wait until data acquisition, if any, is complete.
2. Turn off the flow of sample solution from the LC (or other sample
introduction device).
Note For instructions on how to operate the LC from the front panel,
refer to the manual that came with the LC.
3. From the Tune Plus window, choose Control > Standby (or click on
the On/Standby button to toggle it to Standby) to put the
instrument in Standby condition. The consequences of this user
action are described in the LTQ XL Hardware Manual. The System
LED on the front panel of the LTQ XL is illuminated yellow when
the system is in Standby condition.
4. Leave the LC power On.
5. Leave the autosampler power On.
6. Leave the data system power On.
7. Leave the LTQ Orbitrap XL main power switch in the On position.
2-4

Shutting Down the System

The LTQ Orbitrap XL system does not need to be shut down
completely if you are not going to use it for a short period of time, such
as overnight or over a weekend. Refer to the topic Placing the System in
Standby Condition on page 2-4. This section describes how to shut
down the system for a maintenance or service procedure.
Use the following procedure to shut down the LTQ Orbitrap XL
system:
1. Wait until data acquisition, if any, is complete.
2. Turn off the flow of sample solution from the LC (or other sample
introduction device).
Note For instructions on how to operate the LC from the front panel,
refer to the manual that came with the LC.
3. From the Tune Plus window, choose Control > Off to put the
instrument in Off condition. When you choose Control > Off, all
high voltages are shut off, as are the sheath and auxiliary gas.
4. Put the FT Electronics switch to the OFF position. See Figure 1-7
on page 1-9.
5. Put the Vacuum Pumps switch to the OFF position. See Figure 1-7.
When you place the switch in the OFF position, the following
occurs:
a. All power to the instrument, including the turbomolecular
pumps and the rotary-vane pumps, is turned off.
b. After 30 s, power to the vent valve solenoid of the ion trap is
shut off. The vent valve opens and the vacuum manifold is
vented with nitrogen to atmospheric pressure through a filter.
You can hear a hissing sound as the gas passes through the filter.
6. Leave the main power switch of the LTQ Orbitrap XL in the On

position.
7. During service or maintenance operations that require opening the

vacuum system of the LTQ XL or LTQ Orbitrap XL, always put the
main switch (main circuit breaker) to the OFF position. You can
2-5

secure the main switch with a padlock or tie-wrap to prevent

unintended re-powering.
Warning Allow heated components to cool before you service them
(the ion transfer tube at about 300 C, for example).
Note If you are planning to perform routine or preventive system

maintenance on the LTQ Orbitrap XL only, you do not need to turn off
the recirculating chiller, LC, autosampler, or data system. In this case,
the shutdown procedure is completed. However, if you do not plan to
operate your system for an extended period of time, you might want to
turn off the recirculating chiller, LC, autosampler, and data system.
2-6

Starting Up the System after a Shutdown

To start up the LTQ Orbitrap XL after it has been shut down, you need
to do the following:
1. Start up the instrument
2. Set up conditions for operation
Starting Up the Instrument

Note The recirculating chiller and data system must be running before
you start up the instrument. The instrument will not operate until
software is received from the data system.
Use the following procedure to start up the LTQ Orbitrap XL:
1. Start up the (optional) LC and autosampler as is described in the
manual that came with the LC and autosampler.
2. Start up the data system and the chiller.
3. Turn on the flows of helium, nitrogen, and argon at the tanks, if

they are off.
4. Make sure that the main power switch of the LTQ XL is in the On
position and the electronics service switch of the LTQ XL is in the
Operating position.
5. Place the main power switch at the right side of the

LTQ Orbitrap XL in the On position.
6. Put the Vacuum Pumps switch to the ON position. See Figure 1-7
on page 1-9. The rotary-vane pumps and the turbomolecular pumps
are started.
Note Pumping the system after a complete shut down takes hours and
requires overnight baking of the system.
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7. Put the FT Electronics switch to the ON position. See Figure 1-7.

When you place the FT Electronics switch to the ON position, the
following occurs:
a. Power is provided to all electronic boards. (The electron
multiplier, conversion dynode, 8 kV power to the API source,
main RF voltage, and octapole RF voltage remain off.)
b. The internal computer reboots. After several seconds, the
Communication LED on the front panel is illuminated yellow
to indicate that the data system has started to establish a
communication link.
c. After several more seconds, the Communication LED is
illuminated green to indicate that the data system has
established a communication link. Software for the operation of
the instrument is then transferred from the data system to the
instrument.
d. After 3 min, the System LED of the ion trap is illuminated
yellow to indicate that the software transfer from the data system
is complete and that the instrument is in Standby condition.
Note The Vacuum LED on the front panel of the LTQ XL is
illuminated green only if the pressure in the vacuum manifold is below
the maximum allowable pressure (510-4 Torr in the analyzer region,
and 2 Torr in the capillary-skimmer region), and the safety interlock
switch on the API source is depressed (that is, the API flange is secured
to the spray shield).
8. Press the Reset button on the LTQ XL to establish the

communication link between LTQ XL and internal computer.
If you have an LC or autosampler, start it as is described in the manual
that came with the LC or autosampler. If you do not have either, go to
the topic Setting Up Conditions for Operation below.
Setting Up Conditions for Operation

Set up your LTQ Orbitrap XL for operation, as follows:
1. Before you begin data acquisition with your LTQ Orbitrap XL
system, you need to allow the system to pump down for at least
8 hours. Operation of the system with excessive air and water in the
vacuum manifold can cause reduced sensitivity, tuning problems,
and a reduced lifetime of the electron multiplier.
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Note The vacuum in the analyzer system can be improved by an

overnight baking of the system. Refer to the topic Baking Out the
System on page 3-4.
2. Ensure that the gas pressures are within the operational limits:
Helium: 275 70 kPa (2.75 0.7 bar, 40 10 psi),
Nitrogen: 690 140 kPa (6.9 1.4 bar, 100 20 psi).
Argon: 690 140 kPa (6.9 1.4 bar, 100 20 psi)
Note Air in the helium line must be purged or given sufficient time to
be purged for normal performance.
3. Select the Display Status View button in the Tune Plus window.
Check to see whether the pressure measured by the ion gauge is
5 10-9 mbar, and the pressure measured by the Pirani gauge is
around 1 mbar. Compare the values of the other parameters in the
status panel with values that you recorded previously.
4. Continue to set up for ESI or APCI operation as described in

LTQ Orbitrap XL Getting Started manual.
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Resetting the System
Resetting the System

If communication between the LTQ Orbitrap XL and data system
computer is lost, it may be necessary to reset the system using the Reset
button of the LTQ XL.
The procedure given here assumes that the LTQ Orbitrap XL and data
system computer are both powered on and are operational. If the
instrument, data system computer, or both are off, refer to topic
Starting Up the System after a Shutdown on page 2-7.
To reset the LTQ Orbitrap XL, press the Reset button of the linear ion
trap. See the LTQ XL Hardware Manual for the location of the Reset
button. When you press the Reset button, the following occurs:
1. An interrupt on the mainboard of the internal computer causes the
internal computer to reboot. All LEDs on the front panel are off
except the Power LED.
2. After several seconds, the Communication LED is illuminated

yellow to indicate that the data system and the instrument are
starting to establish a communication link.
3. After several more seconds, the Communication LED is illuminated

green to indicate that the data system and the instrument have
established a communication link. Software for the operation of the
instrument is then transferred from the data system to the
instrument.
4. After 3 min, the software transfer is complete. The System LED is

illuminated either green to indicate that the instrument is functional
and the high voltages are on, or yellow to indicate that the
instrument is functional and it is in Standby condition.
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Resetting the Tune and Calibration Parameters to their Default Values
Resetting the Tune and Calibration Parameters to their Default Values

You can reset the LTQ Orbitrap XL system tune and calibration
parameters to their default values at any time. This feature may be useful
if you have manually set some parameters that have resulted in less than
optimum performance. To reset the LTQ Orbitrap XL tune and
calibration parameters to their default values, proceed as follows:
In the Tune Plus window,
Choose File > Restore Factory Calibration to restore the default

calibration parameters, or
Choose File > Restore Factory Tune Method to restore the default
tune parameters.
Note Make sure that any problems you might be experiencing are not
due to improper API source settings (spray voltage, sheath and auxiliary
gas flow, ion transfer capillary temperature, etc.) before resetting the
system parameters to their default values.
2-11
Chapter 3
User Maintenance
This chapter describes routine maintenance procedures that must be
performed to ensure optimum performance of the LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Note It is the users responsibility to maintain the system properly by
performing the system maintenance procedures on a regular basis.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
General Remarks on page 3-2
Baking Out the System on page 3-4
Maintaining the Vacuum System on page 3-6
Maintenance of the Recirculating Chiller on page 3-7
Note For instructions on maintaining the LTQ XL linear trap, refer to

the LTQ XL Hardware Manual. For instructions on maintaining LCs or
autosamplers, refer to the manual that comes with the LC or
autosampler.
3-1
User Maintenance
General Remarks
General Remarks
Preventive maintenance must commence with installation, and must
continue during the warranty period to maintain the warranty. Thermo
Fisher Scientific offers maintenance and service contracts. Contact your
local Thermo Fisher Scientific office for more information. Routine and
infrequent maintenance procedures are listed in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. User maintenance procedures
MS Detector Component
Procedure
Frequency
Procedure Location
Analyzer
System bakeout
If necessary (e.g. after performing

maintenance work on the vacuum system)
page 3-4
Rotary-vane pumps
Add oil
If oil level is low
Manufacturers documentation
Change oil
Every 3 months or if oil is cloudy or

discolored
Exchange lubricant reservoir
Yearly
Turbomolecular pumps
page 3-6
Recirculating chiller
Check cooling fluid level
See manufacturers documentation
Check cooling fluid filter
page 3-7
Check air inlet filter
To successfully carry out the procedures listed in this chapter, observe

the following rules:
3-2
Proceed methodically
Always wear clean, lint-free gloves when handling the components

of the API source, ion optics, mass analyzer, and ion detection
system.
Always place the components on a clean, lint-free surface.
Always cover the opening in the top of the vacuum manifold with a
large, lint-free tissue whenever you remove the top cover plate of the
vacuum manifold.
Never overtighten a screw or use excessive force.
Dirty tools can contaminate your system. Keep the tools clean and
use them exclusively for maintenance and service work at the
LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Never insert a test probe (for example, an oscilloscope probe) into

the sockets of female cable connectors on PCBs.
User Maintenance
General Remarks
Returning Parts
In order to protect our employees, we ask you for some special
precautions when returning parts for exchange or repair to the factory.
Your signature on the Repair Covering letter confirms that the returned
parts have been de-contaminated and are free of hazardous materials.
Refer to topic Safety Advice for Possible Contamination on page ix for
further information.
Cleaning the Surface of the Instrument

Clean the outside of the instrument with a dry cloth. For removing
stains or fingerprints on the surface of the instrument (panels, for
example), slightly dampen the cloth (preferably made of microfiber)
with distilled water.
Caution Prevent any liquids from entering the inside of the
instrument.
3-3
User Maintenance
Baking Out the System

This section provides information and help concerning the system
bakeout of the LTQ Orbitrap XL. The bakeout procedure removes
unwanted gases or molecules (collected or remaining) from the high
vacuum region of the instrument. Ions can collide with those gases or
molecules resulting in lower overall sensitivity. Therefore, we
recommend to bake out the instrument if the high vacuum decreases
noticeable during routine operation.
Bakeout is mandatory after maintenance or service work is performed in
the analyzer region where the system is vented.
Note Pumping down the system after venting takes at least 8 hours, and
usually requires overnight baking of the system.
In case the system has been vented during a power failure, it is necessary
to bake out the system to obtain the operating vacuum. Refer to the
topic Behavior of the System in Case of a Main Failure on page 2-2.
Bakeout Procedure
Use the following procedure to perform a system bakeout:
1. Place the system in Standby condition as described in the section
Placing the System in Standby Condition on page 2-4.
2. Put the FT Electronics switch at the power control panel into the
ON position.
3. Set the bakeout time by entering the desired time (hh:mm) with the
up/down keys of the bakeout timer. See Figure 3-1 on page 3-5.
4. Start the bakeout procedure by pressing the green start button on

the right. The LTQ Orbitrap XL indicates a running bakeout
procedure by the flashing Vacuum and System LEDs on the front
side of the instrument. See Figure 1-4 on page 1-6.
You can stop a running bakeout procedure by pressing the orange
reset/stop button on the left side. Also press this button after you
have changed the preset bakeout time.
3-4
User Maintenance
Elapsed time display

Set time display
Up keys
Down keys
Bakeout
stop button
Figure 3-1.
Bakeout start button
Bakeout timer
5. The bakeout procedure is terminated because of two reasons:
The preset duration has expired, or
The vacuum has risen above a preset value.
The termination of the baking process is indicated by the status LEDs

(System + Vacuum) on the front side that have stopped flashing.
3-5
User Maintenance
Maintaining the Vacuum System
Maintaining the Vacuum System

The turbopumps1 need maintenance work that is briefly outlined below.
Note The manuals of the pump manufacturers give detailed advice
regarding safety, operation, maintenance, and installation. Please note
the warnings and precautions contained in these manuals!
Exchanging the Lubricant Reservoir of the Turbopumps

Note For all manipulations at the pumps, note the advice, warnings, and
cautions contained in the pump manuals!
For the turbopumps, we recommend exchanging the lubricant reservoir
in a one-year cycle. At each exchange procedure, the complete lubricant
reservoir must be exchanged!
Note The storage stability of the lubrication oil is limited. The
specification of durability is given by the pump manufacturer. (Refer to
the manuals for the turbopumps.)
Replacements for the turbopump lubricant reservoirs (TMH 071 P:
P/N 017 2350; TMU 262: P/N 105 0160) are available from Thermo
Fisher Scientific.
The disposal of used oil is subject to the relevant regulations.
1For
maintenance of the forepumps, refer to the LTQ XL Hardware Manual or the pump
manufacturers manual.
3-6
User Maintenance
Maintenance of the Recirculating Chiller
Maintenance of the Recirculating Chiller

For the NESLAB ThermoFlex 900 recirculating chiller, the following
checks should be carried out on a regular basis.
Note For further information and maintenance instructions, refer to the
manufacturers manual supplied with the instrument.
Reservoir
Periodically inspect the fluid inside the reservoir. If cleaning is necessary,
flush the reservoir with a cleaning fluid compatible with the circulating
system and the cooling fluid.
The cooling fluid should be replaced periodically. Replacement
frequency depends on the operating environment and amount of usage.
Warning Before changing the operating fluid make sure it is at safe
handling temperature.
Fluid Bag Filter

The ThermoFlex 900 recirculating chiller installed in the cooling circuit
of the instrument is equipped with a fluid bag filter, which needs to be
replaced on a regular basis. Replacement bags are available from Thermo
Fisher Scientific.
Condenser Filter
To prevent a loss of cooling capacity and a premature failure of the
cooling system, clean the condenser filter regularly. If necessary, replace
it.
3-7
Chapter 4
Replaceable Parts
This chapter contains part numbers for replaceable and consumable
parts for the MS detector, data system, and kits. To ensure proper results
in servicing the LTQ Orbitrap XL system, order only the parts listed or
their equivalent.
For information on how to order parts, refer to the topic Customer
Support in the LTQ Orbitrap XL / LTQ Orbitrap Discovery
Preinstallation Requirements Guide.
Table 4-1.
Parts for the LTQ Orbitrap XL
Designation
Part No.
LTQ Orbitrap XL; 50 Hz*
072 3852
LTQ Orbitrap XL; 60 Hz
072 3862
Edwards Pumps kit, for LTQ-Hybrid
121 6450
Pumps kit 2, Orbitrap (ILMVAC)
121 4310
ESI probe, for Ion Max source
OPTON-20011
Nanospray II Ion Source
OPTON-20050
Static Nanospray
OPTON-20051
Dynamic Nanospray
OPTON-97017
APCI probe
OPTON-20012
APPI probe
OPTON-20026
* Module, for parts list see below.

Optional equipment.
Table 4-2.
Parts LTQ Orbitrap XL; 50 Hz (P/N 072 3852)
Designation
Part No.
Basic system Orbitrap-2*
122 4790
LTQ XL Linear trap MS system, with computer
LTQ02-10001
Low flow metal needle for API 2 probes
OPTON-30004
Dell Laserprinter 1700
106 3385
Software 2.4 Tune LTQ Orbitrap XL
122 8020
Recirculating chiller Neslab ThermoFlex 900 PD-1 230V/50 Hz
101161010000004
Upgrade kit Orbitrap HCD option*
122 4800
4-1
Replaceable Parts
Parts Basic System
Parts Basic System

This section contains parts lists for the mechanical components of the
LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Table 4-3.
Parts basic system Orbitrap-2 (P/N 122 4790)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Orbitrap-2 chamber; complete*
122 4780
0020
Orbitrap-D30; complete
116 5000
0030
CLT and lens system; complete
122 1200
0040
Pumping system Orbitrap
118 4490
0050
Water supply Orbitrap*
117 8460
0060
Orbitrap panels
117 2910
0070
Mounting devices Orbitrap-2
0080
Gas supply Orbitrap-2
0090
Orbitrap Installation Kit*
0100
117 7891
117 7881
118 8120
*
Electronic parts Orbitrap-2
800 1110
Table 4-4.
Parts Upgrade kit Orbitrap HCD option (P/N 122 4800)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Collision cell, with mount
122 1320
0020
Flange, for options; complete
122 1250
0030
Cable kit, Upgrade LTQ Orbitrap XL
122 5100
0040
Upgrade kit gas supply LTQ Orbitrap XL*
122 4820
0050
Cable, power distribution/valve
210 0310
Table 4-5.
4-2
Parts Orbitrap Installation Kit (P/N 118 8120)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Orbitrap Installation Kit Ilmvac
1196990
0020
One ear clamp; 17.5
114 4910
0030
Ferrule, 1/16, for GVF/16
067 4800
0040
3.0 m*
Tube, 1/8" 2.1- 1.4301
026 1000
0050
3.0 m*
Hose; 4 x 1, Teflon
069 0280
0060
Clamping piece 8/16
037 0130
0070
Contact wrist strap, with coiled cord
119 3050
0080
Ferrule, stainless steel; R. 1/8"
052 0950
0090
Ferrule, stainless steel; V. 1/8"
052 2520
Replaceable Parts
Parts Basic System
Table 4-5.
Parts Orbitrap Installation Kit (P/N 118 8120), continued
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0100
Cap nut, stainless steel; 1/8
052 0890
0110
Connector; C19 to C14
082-2528
0120
10
Miniature fuse; 5 x 20 mm, 8 A
201 1850
Specify desired length.
Parts Orbitrap Analyzer

Table 4-6.
Parts Orbitrap-2 chamber; complete (P/N 122 4780)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
UHV chamber; complete
116 6110
0020
Vacuum chamber, complete
116 6131
0030
Octapole Orbitrap, complete
116 6120
0040
Washer; 8.4151.5, stainless steel
047 0860
0050
Screw; M825, silver plated
119 1210
0060
Pan head screw; M 2 x 8 DIN 84 A4
045 0720
0070
Screw cyl. M 4 x 12 DIN912
045 2800
Parts Pumping System Orbitrap

Parts pumping system Orbitrap (P/N 118 4490)*
Table 4-7.
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Turbomolecular pump TMU262; modified
118 4340
0020
Turbomolecular pump; TMH 071 P
114 1500
0040
Water cooling for TMH 262
114 9140
0050
Water cooling for TMH 071 P
079 4742
0080
UHV gauge IKR 270; short
118 1380
0130
Compact Pirani Gauge TPR280
115 6400
* For a schematic overview of the vacuum system, refer to Figure 1-15 on page 1-19.
4-3
Replaceable Parts
Parts Basic System
Two kits are available for the pumping system, comprising either
pumps, gauges, and cooling (pump kit Orbitrap: P/N 117 5000) or
hoses, clamps, and gaskets (pump system Orbitrap: P/N 117 5010):
Table 4-8.
Parts pump kit Orbitrap (P/N 117 5000)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Turbomolecular pump TMU262; modified
118 4340
0020
Turbomolecular pump; TMH 071 P
114 1500
0030
UHV gauge IKR 270; short
118 1380
0040
Compact Pirani Gauge TPR280
115 6400
0050
Water cooling for TMH 262
114 9140
0060
Water cooling for TMH 071 P
079 4742
0070
PVC hose, with steel helix; ID=45 mm, L=1.6 m
118 4330
0080
Hose nipple, DN 40, ISO-KF-45
115 9230
0090
Venting flange; DN 10, KF-G1/8"
118 4400
0100
Splinter shield for turbopumps, with DN 100 CF-F

flange
119 8590
0110
Centering ring, with integrated splinter shield;

DN 63 ISO
119 8600
Table 4-9.
4-4
Parts pump system Orbitrap (P/N 117 5010)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Gasket; NW 100 CF, copper
055 2440
0020
Hose, metal; KF16-KF25 - 250mm
115 4130
0030
Gasket; copper, NW 35
055 0480
0040
Metal tube, KF NW16250
052 4260
0050
KF Tee piece; NW 16 KF, stainless steel
052 4230
0060
Centering ring with o-ring; DN 16, Viton
052 2140
0070
Centering ring with o-ring; DN 25, Viton
052 2150
0080
Centering ring; NW 16/10, aluminum-Viton
052 2200
0090
Clamping ring; NW 10/16, KF
052 1830
0100
Clamping ring; NW 20/25, KF
052 1560
0110
Reducing cross piece; DN40/DN16 KF
118 4310
0120
Metal tube; DN40x500
118 4350
0130
Metal tube; DN40x750
118 1290
0140
Hose clamp; NW 40
118 1320
0150
Centering ring; NW 40 KF, aluminum-Viton
052 2260
0160
Tension ring; NW 32/40 KF
118 1250
0170
Clamping screw; DN63-100 ISO, aluminum
104 2670
0180
Blank flange; NW 16 KF, aluminum
118 1300
Replaceable Parts
Parts Basic System
Parts Gas and Water Supply

This topic contains parts lists for the gas and water supply of the
LTQ Orbitrap XL. For a schematical overview of the gas supply, refer to
Figure 1-19 on page 1-25.
Table 4-10. Parts gas supply (P/N 117 7881)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Bulkhead union; 1/16, for hose 4 x 1 (for

P/N 069 1130)
115 3660
0020
Bulkhead union; 1/8"1/8"
052 3450
0030
4.5 m*
Hose; 4 x 1, Teflon
069 0280
0040
3.5 m*
Hose; 4 x 1, polyurethane, blue
069 1130
0050
0.5 m*
Capillary 1/16" ID-SS
060 5470
0060
Plug-in T-piece; 3 x 6mm
112 8140
0070
Stainless steel reducing union; Swagelok,

6 mm-1/16
117 8070
0080
T-piece; 1/16" (SS-100-3)
052 3550
0090
Coupling; 1/16, SS-100-6
052 4340
0100
PEEKSIL capillary; 1/16", 500 0.075 mm
118 6970
0110
Reducer Swagelok; 1/8" 1/16", stainless steel
066 2880
0120
Support jack; for hose 4 mm
104 9620
0130
Ferrule; 1/16" GVF/16
067 4800
0140
N2 venting Orbitrap
119 1480
0150
Connector 1/8, for hose OD 4 mm
112 8680
0160
Cap nut; 1/16, stainless steel
052 0880
Hose; 2 x 1, PTFE
109 1650
Sleeve; 6 mm
104 7320
0170
3.0 m
0180
* Specify required length.
Table 4-11. Upgrade kit gas supply LTQ Orbitrap XL (P/N 122 4820)
Pos. No.
Qty.
*
Designation
Part No.
060 5470
0050
0.10 m
0070
Stainless steel reducing union; Swagelok,

6 mm-1/16
117 8070
0080
T-piece; 1/16" (SS-100-3)
052 3550
0090
Coupling; 1/16, SS-100-6
052 4340
0100
PEEKSIL capillary; 1/16", 500 0.075 mm
118 6970
0130
Ferrule; 1/16" GVF/16
067 4800
0190
Capillary; PEEKsil, 1/16", 0.1 500 mm
122 3420
4-5
Replaceable Parts
Parts Basic System
Table 4-11. Upgrade kit gas supply LTQ Orbitrap XL (P/N 122 4820),
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0200
Valve, with angle
122 4070
Specify required length.
Table 4-12. Parts water supply (P/N 117 8460) *

Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Quick coupling insert; 9.6 mm
114 1640
0020
Quick coupling body; 9.6 mm
113 8960
0030
10 m
Hose; 9 x 3, black, PVC
104 9540
0040
Hose clamp; 1-ear, 14.616.8 mm
114 4910
0050
1.5 m
Hose; 4 x 1, Teflon
069 0280
0060
Quick coupling insert; Delrin Acetal, NW 6.4
118 5030
0070
Quick coupling body; Delrin Acetal, NW 6.4
118 5020
0080
16
Clamping piece 8/16
037 0130
0090
Adaptor hose nipple; male, 1/2 x 10
118 5840
0100
Flow control sensor
119 1740
* For a schematic overview of the cooling water circuit, refer to Figure 1-22 on page 1-28.
Specify required length.
Table 4-13. Kit gas-water assembly (P/N 208 7351)

Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Bulkhead union; 1/16, for hose 4 x 1 (for

P/N 069 1130)
115 3660
0020
Bulkhead union; 1/8"1/8"
052 3450
0030
5.0 m*
Hose; 4 x 1, Teflon
069 0280
0040
3.5 m*
Hose; 4 x 1, polyurethane, blue
069 1130
0050
3.5 m*
060 5470
0060
Stainless steel reducer, 1/16" OD - 1/8" ID
066 2880
0070
Quick coupling insert; 9.6 mm
114 1640
0080
Quick coupling body; 9.6 mm
113 8960
0090
6.0 m*
Hose; 9 x 3, black, PVC
104 9540
0100
Hose clamp; 1-ear, 14.616.8 mm
114 4910
* Specify required length.
4-6
Replaceable Parts
Electronic Parts
Electronic Parts
This section contains parts list for the electronic components of the
LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Table 4-14. Electronic parts Orbitrap-2 (P/N 800 1110)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0050
Orbitrap-2 Electronics; right panel*

*
210 1480
0060
Orbitrap-2 Electronics; left panel
208 1020
0070
Electronics analyzer Orbitrap-2*
210 0160
*
0080
Electronics main supply Orbitrap
208 1040
0090
Electronics rear panel assembly Orbitrap-2
208 1050
0100
Cable kit Orbitrap-2
210 1690
0110
Cable kit LTQ-Orbitrap grounding
208 1070
0120
Kit Orbitrap assembly material
208 1080
0130
Subpackage Orbitrap-2 assembly
210 1660
0140
Kit gas-water assembly
208 7351

Module, see Table 4-13 on page 4-6.
Electronics - Right Panel

The following replaceable parts are available for the electronics at the
right panel of the LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Table 4-15. Parts Orbitrap-2 electronics; right panel (P/N 210 1480)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Power supply 1
205 5810
0020
Power supply 29V/2A
206 4040
0030
Power distribution
206 2130
0040
Unit PS 24V/20A
208 1130
0050
Unit PS +/-15V/2.75A
208 1140
0060
KIT E_RIGHT PANEL ASSEMBLY
206 9790
0070
Unit data acquisition*
206 4132
0080
Instrument control board
205 4221
0085
CLT RF TRIGGER board
208 5880
0090
LT ANALOG INTERFACE board Orbitrap-2
208 1940
0100
LT DIGITAL INTERFACE board
208 7180
0110
UNIT PS-BASIC LOAD
208 5900
4-7
Replaceable Parts
Electronic Parts
Table 4-16. Parts Unit data acquisition (P/N 206 4132)

Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
Housing PC2 FTMS / ORBITRAP
115 5320
0020
Network interface card LCS 8038 TXR
208 2140
0030
MATRIX-STL FRONTEND-PC LTQ-FT
207 6470
0040
UNIT_PC POWER SUPPLY PS_ON
209 5950
0050
LP DAQ DIGITAL PCI BOARD
206 0501
0060
IDC/26POL/1.1M
203 0340
0070
DAQ ANALOG FRONT END
206 4150
0080
SMB BU-90/ST-0/0.7M
205 9630
0090
IDC/14POL/0.12M
206 3790
0100
IDC/40POL/0.10M
205 2190
0110
PS2/DAQ ANALOG
205 9710
0120
POWER SUPPLY 2
206 1440
0130
Load resistor 4R7
206 5230
0140
Angle bracket, for PC
121 8680
Electronics - Left Panel

The following replaceable parts are available for the electronics at the left
panel of the LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Table 4-17. Parts Orbitrap-2 electronics; left panel (P/N 208 1020)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
UNIT HIGH VOLTAGE PS
207 7991
0020
UNIT CENTRAL ELECTRODE PS
207 9611
0030
LP SPI-BUS-TERMINATION
208 1480
Electronics Analyzer
The following replaceable parts are available for the analyzer electronics
of the LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Table 4-18. Parts electronics analyzer Orbitrap-2 (P/N 210 0160)
4-8
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
UNIT CLT RF SUPPLY
207 9581
0020
UNIT CENTRAL ELECTRODE PULSER
207 9640
0030
UNIT TEMPERATUR CONTROLLER
207 8930
Replaceable Parts
Electronic Parts
Table 4-18. Parts electronics analyzer Orbitrap-2 (P/N 210 0160),

Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0040
UNIT PRE AMPLIFIER
207 8900
0060
UNIT ION OPTIC SUPPLY, Orbitrap-2
209 9810
Electronics Main Supply

The following replaceable parts are available for the electronics main
supply of the LTQ Orbitrap XL.
Table 4-19. Parts electronics main supply Orbitrap (P/N 208 1040)
Pos. No.
Qty.
Designation
Part No.
0010
UNIT SWITCH PANEL
208 1120
0020
Mains cable; IEC-CONNECTOR-16A
209 6110
0030
Mains cable; MAIN INPUT/LINE FILTER
208 1420
0040
KIT BAKEOUT-SWITCHES
207 9040
0050
Cable loom, mains supply
208 1110
0070
Mains cable; LINE FILTER/MAIN SWITCH
208 1280
0080
Mains cable; terminal/LTQ-relay
208 1290
0090
Mains cable; POWER DIS./SWITCH PANEL 1
208 1300
0100
Mains cable; POWER DIS./SWITCH PANEL 2
208 1310
0110
Cable; power distribution/LTQ-relay
208 1320
0120
Cable loom, power distribution/bakeout timer
207 9010
0130
Unit bakeout timer Orbitrap
208 0960
0140
KIT MAINS SUP.ASSEMBLY MAT.
208 1100
0150
Cable; BAKEOUT-TIMER/POWER DIS.
208 1470
0160
Mains cable; POWER DIS./SOCKET R-PUMP
208 1350
0170
Mains cable; LTQ-relay/LTQ-filter
208 9230
4-9
Glossary
This section lists and defines terms used in this
manual. It also includes acronyms, metric prefixes,
symbols, and abbreviations.
A ampere
ac alternating current
ADC analog-to-digital converter
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Sets the ion

injection time to maintain the optimum quantity
of ions for each scan. With AGC on, the scan
function consists of a prescan and an analytical
scan.
auxiliary gas The outer-coaxial gas (nitrogen) that
assists the sheath (inner-coaxial) gas in dispersing
and/or evaporating sample solution as the sample
solution exits the APCI, ESI, or H-ESI nozzle.
AGC See Automatic Gain Control (AGC).

b bit
APCI See atmospheric pressure chemical
ionization (APCI).
API See atmospheric pressure ionization (API).
APPI See Atmospheric Pressure Photoionization
(APPI).
ASCII American Standard Code for Information
Interchange
B byte (8 b)
baud rate data transmission speed in events per
second
BTU British thermal unit, a unit of energy
C degrees Celsius
cfm cubic feet per minute
atmospheric pressure chemical ionization

(APCI) A soft ionization technique done in an ion
source operating at atmospheric pressure.
Electrons from a corona discharge initiate the
process by ionizing the mobile phase vapor
molecules. A reagent gas forms, which efficiently
produces positive and negative ions of the analyte
through a complex series of chemical reactions.
chemical ionization (CI) The formation of new

ionized species when gaseous molecules interact
with ions. The process can involve transfer of an
electron, proton, or other charged species
between the reactants.
CI See chemical ionization (CI).
atmospheric pressure ionization (API)

Ionization performed at atmospheric pressure by
using atmospheric pressure chemical ionization
(APCI), electrospray ionization (ESI), or
nanospray ionization (NSI).
CID See collision-induced dissociation (CID).
Atmospheric Pressure Photoionization (APPI)

A soft ionization technique in which an ion is
generated from a molecule when it interacts with
a photon from a light source.
cm3 cubic centimeter
CLT curved linear trap

cm centimeter
collision gas A neutral gas used to undergo

collisions with ions.
G-1
Glossary: collision-induced dissociation (CID)
collision-induced dissociation (CID) An ion/

neutral process in which an ion is dissociated as a
result of interaction with a neutral target species.
consecutive reaction monitoring (CRM) scan
type A scan type with three or more stages of mass
analysis and in which a particular multi-step
reaction path is monitored.
Convectron gauge A thermocouple bridge gauge
that is sensitive to the pressure as well as the
thermal conductivity of the gas used to measure
pressures between X and Y.
CPU central processing unit (of a computer)
CRM See consecutive reaction monitoring (CRM)
scan type.
C-Trap curved linear trap
<Ctrl> control key on the terminal keyboard
EI electron ionization
electron multiplier A device used for current
amplification through the secondary emission of
electrons. Electron multipliers can have a discrete
dynode or a continuous dynode.
electron transfer dissociation (ETD) A method
of fragmenting peptides and proteins. In electron
transfer dissociation (ETD), singly charged
reagent anions transfer an electron to multiply
protonated peptides within the ion trap mass
analyzer. This leads to a rich ladder of sequence
ions derived from cleavage at the amide groups
along the peptide backbone. Amino acid side
chains and important modifications such as
phosphorylation are left intact.
electrospray ionization (ESI) A type of
atmospheric pressure ionization that is currently
the softest ionization technique available to
transform ions in solution into ions in the gas
phase.
d depth
EMBL European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Da dalton
<Enter> Enter key on the terminal keyboard
DAC digital-to-analog converter
ESD electrostatic discharge
damping gas Helium gas introduced into the ion
trap mass analyzer that slows the motion of ions
entering the mass analyzer so that the ions can be
trapped by the RF voltage fields in the mass
analyzer.
ESI See electrospray ionization (ESI).

ETD See electron transfer dissociation (ETD).
eV electron volt
data-dependent scan A scan mode that uses

specified criteria to select one or more ions of
interest on which to perform subsequent scans,
such as MS/MS or ZoomScan.
dc direct current
divert/inject valve A valve on the mass
spectrometer that can be plumbed as a divert
valve or as a loop injector.
DS data system
DSP digital signal processor
G-2
f femto (10-15)
F degrees Fahrenheit
.fasta file extension of a SEQUEST search
database file
ft foot
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) An algorithm that
performs a Fourier transformation on data. A
Fourier transform is the set of mathematical
formulae by which a time function is converted
Glossary: FFT
into a frequency-domain function and the

converse.
FWHM Full Width at Half Maximum

g gram
FFT See Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).

fluoranthene A reagent anion that is used in an
electron transfer dissociation (ETD) experiment.
G Gauss; giga (109)

GC gas chromatograph; gas chromatography
firmware Software routines stored in read-only

memory. Startup routines and low-level input/
output instructions are stored in firmware.
GC/MS gas chromatography / mass spectrometer
forepump The pump that evacuates the foreline. A

rotary-vane pump is a type of forepump.
h hour
GUI graphical user interface
h height
Fourier Transform - Ion Cyclotron Resonance
Mass Spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) A technique
that determines the mass-to-charge ratio of an ion
by measuring its cyclotron frequency in a strong
magnetic field.
fragment ion A charged dissociation product of an
ionic fragmentation. Such an ion can dissociate
further to form other charged molecular or
atomic species of successively lower formula
weights.
fragmentation The dissociation of a molecule or
ion to form fragments, either ionic or neutral.
When a molecule or ion interacts with a particle
(electron, ion, or neutral species) the molecule or
ion absorbs energy and can subsequently fall
apart into a series of charged or neutral
fragments. The mass spectrum of the fragment
ions is unique for the molecule or ion.
handshake A signal that acknowledges that

communication can take place.
HCD Higher Energy Collision Induced
Dissociation
header information Data stored in each data file
that summarizes the information contained in the
file.
H-ESI source Heated-electrospray ionization
(H-ESI) converts ions in solution into ions in the
gas phase by using electrospray ionization (ESI)
in combination with heated auxiliary gas.
high performance liquid chromatography
(HPLC) Liquid chromatography in which the
liquid is driven through the column at high
pressure. Also known as high pressure liquid
chromatography.
FT Fourier Transformation
FT-ICR MS See Fourier Transform - Ion
Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry (FTICR MS).
HPLC See high performance liquid

chromatography (HPLC).
HV high voltage
FTMS Fourier Transformation Mass Spectroscopy
Hz hertz (cycles per second)
full-scan type Provides a full mass spectrum of

each analyte or parent ion. With the full-scan
type, the mass analyzer is scanned from the first
mass to the last mass without interruption. Also
known as single-stage full-scan type.
ID inside diameter
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
G-3
Glossary: IEEE
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers
in inch
instrument method A set of experiment
parameters that define Xcalibur operating settings
for the autosampler, liquid chromatograph (LC),
mass spectrometer, divert valve, syringe pump,
and so on. Instrument methods are saved as file
type .meth.
I/O input/output
ion gauge Measures the pressure in the mass
analyzer region (high vacuum region) of the
vacuum manifold.
ion optics Focuses and transmits ions from the
API source to the mass analyzer.
ion source A device that converts samples to gasphase ions.
k kilo (103, 1000)
K kilo (210, 1024)
KEGG Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and
Genomes
kg kilogram
l length
L liter
LAN local area network
lb pound
LC See liquid chromatography (LC).
LC/MS See liquid chromatography / mass
spectrometry (LC/MS).
LED light-emitting diode
G-4
liquid chromatography (LC) A form of elution

chromatography in which a sample partitions
between a stationary phase of large surface area
and a liquid mobile phase that percolates over the
stationary phase.
liquid chromatography / mass spectrometry
(LC/MS) An analytical technique in which a highperformance liquid chromatograph (LC) and a
mass spectrometer (MS) are combined.
micro (10-6)
m meter; milli (10-3)
M mega (106)
M+ molecular ion
MALDI See matrix-assisted laser desorption/
ionization (MALDI).
matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization
(MALDI) Ionization by effect of illumination with
a beam of laser generated light onto a matrix
containing a small proportion of analyte. A mass
spectrometric technique that is used for the
analysis of large biomolecules.
MB Megabyte (1 048 576 bytes)
MH+ protonated molecular ion
min minute
mL milliliter
mm millimeter
MRFA A peptide with the amino acid sequence
methionineargininephenylalaninealanine.
MS mass spectrometer; mass spectrometry
MS MSn power: where n = 1
MS scan modes Scan modes in which only one
stage of mass analysis is performed. The scan
types used with the MS scan modes are full-scan
Glossary: MSDS
type and selected ion monitoring (SIM) scan

type.
by the ion.
For example, for the ion C7H72+, m/z = 45.5.
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
n nano (10-9)
MS/MS Mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry, or

tandem mass spectrometry is an analytical
technique that involves two stages of mass
analysis. In the first stage, ions formed in the ion
source are analyzed by an initial analyzer. In the
second stage, the mass-selected ions are
fragmented and the resultant ionic fragments are
mass analyzed.
nanospray ionization (NSI) A type of

electrospray ionization (ESI) that accommodates
very low flow rates of sample and solvent on the
order of 1 to 20 nL/min (for static nanospray) or
100 to 1000 nL/min (for dynamic nanospray).
MSn scan mode The scan power equal to 1 to 10,

where the scan power is the power n in the
expression MSn. MSn is the most general
expression for the scan mode, which can include
the following:
NIST National Institute of Standards and

Technology (USA)
The scan mode corresponding to the one stage

of mass analysis in a single-stage full-scan
experiment or a selected ion monitoring (SIM)
experiment
The scan mode corresponding to the two stages
of mass analysis in a two-stage full-scan
experiment or a selected reaction monitoring
(SRM) experiment
The scan mode corresponding to the three to
ten stages of mass analysis (n = 3 to n = 10) in a
multi-stage full-scan experiment or a
consecutive reaction monitoring (CRM)
experiment.
See also MS scan modes and MS/MS.

multipole A symmetrical, parallel array of
(usually) four, six, or eight cylindrical rods that
acts as an ion transmission device. An RF voltage
and dc offset voltage are applied to the rods to
create an electrostatic field that efficiently
transmits ions along the axis of the multipole
rods.
m/z Mass-to-charge ratio. An abbreviation used to
denote the quantity formed by dividing the mass
of an ion (in u) by the number of charges carried
NCBI National Center for Biotechnology

Information (USA)
NMR Normal Mass Range

NSI See nanospray ionization (NSI).
octapole An octagonal array of cylindrical rods
that acts as an ion transmission device. An RF
voltage and dc offset voltage applied to the rods
create an electrostatic field that transmits the ions
along the axis of the octapole rods.
OD outside diameter
OT Orbitrap
ohm
p pico (10-12)
Pa pascal
PCB printed circuit board
PDA detector Photodiode Array detector is a
linear array of discrete photodiodes on an
integrated circuit chip. It is placed at the image
plane of a spectrometer to allow a range of
wavelengths to be detected simultaneously.
PE protective earth
PID proportional / integral / differential
G-5
Glossary: P/N
P/N part number

p-p peak-to-peak voltage
ppm parts per million
RF voltage An ac voltage of constant frequency

and variable amplitude that is applied to the ring
electrode or endcaps of the mass analyzer or to
the rods of a multipole. Because the frequency of
this ac voltage is in the radio frequency (RF)
range, it is referred to as RF voltage.
PQD pulsed-Q dissociation

RMS root mean square
psig pounds per square inch, gauge
ROM read-only memory
PTM posttranslational modification
quadrupole A symmetrical, parallel array of four
hyperbolic rods that acts as a mass analyzer or an
ion transmission device. As a mass analyzer, one
pair of opposing rods has an oscillating radio
frequency (RF) voltage superimposed on a
positive direct current (dc) voltage. The other
pair has a negative dc voltage and an RF voltage
that is 180 degrees out of phase with the first pair
of rods. This creates an electrical field (the
quadrupole field) that efficiently transmits ions of
selected mass-to-charge ratios along the axis of
the quadrupole rods.
RAM random access memory
raw data Uncorrected liquid chromatograph and
mass spectrometer data obtained during an
acquisition. Xcalibur and Xcalibur-based software
store this data in a file that has a .raw file
extension.
resolution The ability to distinguish between two
points on the wavelength or mass axis.
retention time (RT) The time after injection at
which a compound elutes. The total time that the
compound is retained on the chromatograph
column.
RF radio frequency
RF lens A multipole rod assembly that is operated
with only radio frequency (RF) voltage on the
rods. In this type of device, virtually all ions have
stable trajectories and pass through the assembly.
rotary-vane pump A mechanical vacuum pump

that establishes the vacuum necessary for the
proper operation of the turbomolecular pump.
(Also called a roughing pump or forepump.)
RS-232 An accepted industry standard for serial
communication connections. This
Recommended Standard (RS) defines the specific
lines and signal characteristics used by serial
communications controllers to standardize the
transmission of serial data between devices.
RT An abbreviated form of the phrase retention
time (RT). This shortened form is used to save
space when the retention time (in minutes) is
displayed in a header, for example, RT: 0.00-3.75.
s second
selected ion monitoring (SIM) scan type A scan
type in which the mass spectrometer acquires and
records ion current at only one or a few selected
mass-to-charge ratio values.
See also selected reaction monitoring (SRM) scan
type.
selected reaction monitoring (SRM) scan type A
scan type with two stages of mass analysis and in
which a particular reaction or set of reactions,
such as the fragmentation of an ion or the loss of
a neutral moiety, is monitored. In SRM a limited
number of product ions is monitored.
SEM secondary electron multiplier
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) hardware and
firmware communications protocol
G-6
Glossary: serial port
serial port An input/output location (channel) for

serial data transmission.
sheath gas The inner coaxial gas (nitrogen), which
is used in the API source to help nebulize the
sample solution into a fine mist as the sample
solution exits the ESI or APCI nozzle.
signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) The ratio of the signal
height (S) to the noise height (N). The signal
height is the baseline corrected peak height. The
noise height is the peak-to-peak height of the
baseline noise.
SIM See selected ion monitoring (SIM) scan type.
skimmer A vacuum baffle between the higher
pressure capillary-skimmer region and the lower
pressure region. The aperture of the skimmer is
offset with respect to the bore of the ion transfer
capillary.
source CID A technique for fragmenting ions in
an atmospheric pressure ionization (API) source.
Collisions occur between the ion and the
background gas, which increase the internal
energy of the ion and stimulate its dissociation.
SPI See Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).
SRM See selected reaction monitoring (SRM) scan
type.
sweep gas Nitrogen gas that flows out from
behind the sweep cone in the API source. Sweep
gas aids in solvent declustering and adduct
reduction.
syringe pump A device that delivers a solution
from a syringe at a specified rate.
target compound A compound that you want to
identify or quantitate or that a specific protocol
(for example, an EPA method) requires that you
look for. Target compounds are also called
analytes, or target analytes.
Torr torr
total ion current (TIC) The sum of the ion
current intensities across the scan range in a mass
spectrum.
tube lens offset The voltage offset from ground
that is applied to the tube lens to focus ions
toward the opening of the skimmer.
See also source CID.
Tune Method A defined set of mass spectrometer
tune parameters for the ion source and mass
analyzer. Tune methods are defined by using the
Tune Plus (LCQ Series, LXQ, and LTQ) or Tune
Master (TSQ Quantum) window and saved as
the file type .LCQTune, .LTQTune, or.TSQTune,
respectively.
A tune method stores tune parameters only.
(Calibration parameters are stored separately, not
with the tune method.)
tune parameters Instrument parameters whose
values vary with the type of experiment.
turbomolecular pump A vacuum pump that
provides a high vacuum for the mass spectrometer
and detector system.
TWA time weighted average
u atomic mass unit
UHV ultra high vacuum
Ultramark 1621 A mixture of
perfluoroalkoxycyclotriphosphazenes used for ion
trap calibration and tuning. It provides ESI singly
charged peaks at m/z 1022.0, 1122.0, 1222.0,
1322.0, 1422.0, 1522.0, 1622.0, 1722.0, 1822.0,
and 1921.9.
UMR Universal Mass Range
V volt
TIC See total ion current (TIC).

V ac volts alternating current
G-7
Glossary: V dc
V dc volts direct current

vacuum manifold A thick-walled, aluminum
chamber with machined flanges on the front and
sides and various electrical feedthroughs and gas
inlets that encloses the API stack, ion optics, mass
analyzer, and ion detection system.
vacuum manifold, pumps, pressure gauges, and

associated electronics.
vent valve A valve that allows the vacuum
manifold to be vented to filtered air or to the gas
supply. A solenoid-operated valve.
vol volume
vacuum system Components associated with

lowering the pressure within the mass
spectrometer. A vacuum system includes the
w width
W watt
G-8
Index
Numerics
017 2350 3-6

105 0160 3-6
117 5000 4-4
117 5010 4-4
118 4490 4-3
205 4221 1-37
205 5810 1-43
206 0501 1-35
206 1440 1-37
206 2130 1-39
206 4132 1-34
206 4150 1-36
207 6470 1-34
207 7991 1-53
207 8900 1-33
207 8930 1-48
207 9581 1-50
207 9591 1-50
207 9611 1-52
207 9640 1-47
208 1480 1-55
208 2540 1-50
209 9810 1-46
bakeout 3-4
controls 1-71-8
timer 1-8, 3-43-5
bakeout procedure
indication 1-8
starting 1-7, 3-4
stopping 1-7, 3-4
basic system operations 2-1
bath gas 1-14, 1-25
buttons
Display Status View 2-9
On/Standby 2-4
system bakeout 1-7
A
Active Pirani gauge (APG) 1-22
active temperature control 1-17
AGC 1-12
air flow 1-4
analog signals 1-37
analyzer
chamber temperature 1-48
system 2-9
temperature 1-28
anti-aliasing filters 1-36
API source
safety interlock switch 2-8
settings 2-11
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) 1-12
autosampler 2-62-7
auxiliary gas 1-25
axial ion ejection 1-12
axial oscillations 1-13
frequency 1-16
C
cable tie 1-10
calibration parameters 2-11
CAN bus 1-41
CE voltages 1-52
central electrode 1-13
voltages 1-15, 1-52
central electrode power supply board 1-17, 1-45, 1-52
diagnostic LEDs 1-53
location 1-52
central electrode pulser board 1-45, 1-47
location 1-47
changing, the chiller operating fluid 3-7
circuit breakers 1-71-8
cleaning, the instrument surface 3-3
CLT compartment 1-19
CLT RF main board 1-14, 1-26, 1-45, 1-51
diagnostic LEDs 1-51, 1-53
location 1-50
CLT RF unit 1-50
CLT RF voltage 1-14
Cold Ion Gauge 1-20, 1-221-23, 1-31, 1-33
collision gas 1-14, 1-25
HCD 1-14
inlet 1-11
linear trap 1-25
Communication LED 1-40
communication link 1-6
condenser filter, of recirculating chiller 3-7
control elements 1-6
control panel 1-7
LTQ Orbitrap XL Hardware Manual I-1
Index: D
control unit, for turbopumps 1-21

cooling water 1-10
circuit 1-17, 1-281-29
flow control sensor 1-28
properties 1-29
temperature 1-28
cover lid, for bakeout controls 1-8
C-Trap 1-131-14, 1-18, 1-26, 1-50
cycle time 1-5
D
data acquisition analog board 1-341-36
location 1-34, 1-36
data acquisition digital PCI board 1-341-35
location 1-341-35
data acquisition unit 1-34
data communication 1-31
data system 1-6, 1-10, 1-23, 1-35, 1-37, 2-62-7, 2-10
log file 2-3
DE voltages 1-52
default values, of tune and calibration parameters 2-11
deflector electrode (DE) voltages 1-52
Display Status View button 2-9
distilled water 3-3
dynamic range 1-5
E
electric power, for recirculating chiller 1-29
electrodynamic squeezing 1-15
electronic boards
data acquisition analog 1-36
data acquisition digital PCI 1-35
instrument control 1-37
ion optic supply 1-46
left side 1-45
power distribution 1-39
preamplifier 1-33
right side 1-32
electronic connections, linear trap 1-31
emergency shutdown 2-2
error messages 1-23, 1-40, 1-42
Ethernet 1-10
ports 1-11
evacuating, after a complete shut down 3-4
exchanging, the lubricant reservoir of the turbopumps 3-6
exhaust
hose 1-10
system 1-10, 1-21
external calibration 1-5
external connections 1-11
I-2
extracting voltage 1-14

extraction, of ion packets 1-14
F
fingerprints, removing 3-3
flow rates
cooling water 1-28
HCD collision gas 1-27
nitrogen 1-26
fluid bag filter 3-7
focusing potentials 1-54
forepumps 1-21
cabinet 1-7, 1-21
effluent 1-22
linear trap 1-19, 1-21
location 1-7, 1-12, 1-21
oil level 1-22
oil mist filters 1-21, 3-6
power supply 1-22
switches 1-22
front panel 1-4
front side, LEDs 1-6
FT Electronics switch 1-6, 1-9, 1-42, 3-4
fuse 1-43
G
gas ballast 1-22
gas flow dividers 1-27
HCD collision gas 1-27
nitrogen 1-26
gas pressures 2-9
gas supply 1-25
helium 1-10
nitrogen 1-10
schematics 1-25
gate voltage 1-46
gloves 3-2
ground wires 1-32
H
harmonic oscillations 1-13
hazardous materials 1-22
HCD
collision cell 1-46
collision gas 1-26
collision gas supply 1-10
flow rate, of collision gas 1-27
housing 1-20
status, of collision gas valve 1-40
valve for collision gas 1-27
heated components 2-6
Index: I
heater control 1-42

helium
gas capillary 1-26
inlet 1-11
purging the line 2-9
supply 1-10
high voltage power supply board 1-14, 1-45, 1-541-55
location 1-53
high voltage, at PCBs 1-30
I
image current 1-13, 1-15, 1-33
instrument
controls 1-7
diagnostics 1-30
forevacuum measurement 1-22
high vacuum measurement 1-22
parts 4-1
rear side 1-7
right side 1-10
shutdown 1-40
switching off 1-10, 2-2
instrument control board 1-371-38
location 1-32, 1-34, 1-37
software status LEDs 1-39
internal calibration 1-5
internal computer 1-32, 1-34
add-ons 1-351-36
data communication 1-31
location 1-34
rebooting 2-10
timer 1-35
ion dephasing 1-16
ion optic supply board 1-14, 1-18, 1-46
location 1-451-46
ion oscillation 1-15
ion packets 1-15
shape 1-16
ion trajectory 1-13
ionization techniques 1-12
ions
detection 1-15
electrodynamic squeezing 1-15
image current 1-15
packet shape 1-16
L
laboratory
exhaust system 1-21
gas supply 1-26
LC, operating 2-42-5

LEDs
power control 1-8
system status 1-6, 1-8
vacuum 1-6
left side panel, of instrument 1-4
lens voltages 1-53
line power 1-10
collision gas 1-25
Communication LED 2-8, 2-10
electronics 1-31
forepumps 1-19, 1-21
LEDs 1-6
maintenance 3-1
Power LED 2-8, 2-10
power panel 1-7, 1-21
Reset button 2-10
System LED 2-8, 2-10
system status LEDs 1-7
turbopump 1-21
Vacuum LED 2-8
vacuum measurement 1-23
vent valve 1-23, 1-261-27, 2-22-3
Link Port Signal line 1-37
location, of nitrogen pressure regulator 1-27
log file 2-3
lubricant reservoir, of turbopumps 3-6
M
main circuit breaker 2-5
main power switch 1-61-7, 1-10, 1-42, 2-2
Off position 2-2
securing 1-10
main RF supply 1-50
mains failure 1-43, 2-2, 3-4
maintenance 1-12
API source 1-12
linear trap 3-1
procedures 3-2
recirculating chiller 3-7
vacuum system 3-6
mass accuracy 1-5
mass range 1-5
micro controller 1-371-38
MS/MS 1-5
multiple socket outlets 1-8, 1-42, 2-2
N
nitrogen 1-25
flow rates 1-26
gas flow 1-26
inlet 1-11
I-3
Index: O
pressure 1-26
pressure regulator 1-261-27
supply 1-10
tubing 1-261-27
O
octapole RF voltages 1-46
oil
level 1-22
mist filters 1-21, 3-6
On/Standby button 2-4
open-split interface 1-26
operating vacuum 1-6
options, power supply 1-32
Orbitrap
applied voltages 1-14
central electrode 1-48
chamber 1-19
control LEDs 1-7
detection electrodes 1-48
differential pumping 1-14
electrodes 1-13
ion extraction 1-14
ion trajectories 1-16
layout 1-14
lenses 1-14
measuring principle 1-13
principle 1-13
system status LEDs 1-7
voltages 1-14, 1-16
output current 1-33
operating states 1-42

resetting 1-23
working modes 1-42
power distribution board 1-6, 1-81-9, 1-28, 1-37, 1-39, 1-42
location 1-32, 1-39
status LEDs 1-41
power fail detector 2-3
Power LED 1-6
power outlet, for peripheral devices 1-11
power supply 1 board 1-32, 1-431-44
location 1-43
power supply 2 board 1-37
location 1-34
preamplifier 1-20, 1-33
location 1-321-33
pressure regulator
location 1-27
nitrogen 1-261-27
preventive maintenance 2-6, 3-2
printed circuit boards 1-30
pumping, the system 2-7, 3-4
pumps
exhaust 1-10
forevacuum 1-21
manuals 3-6
oil mist filters 1-21
purging, helium line 2-9
Q
quality, of vacuum 1-40
P
padlock 1-10
parameters
calibration 2-11
default values 2-11
tune 2-11
part numbers 4-1
Peltier element 1-17, 1-48, 1-50
location 1-52
water supply 1-20, 1-33
Penning gauge 1-42
Pirani gauge 1-20, 1-23, 1-42
power
connector 1-7, 1-11
connector for linear trap 1-12
control LEDs 1-9
control panel 1-81-9
panel 1-7
supply for linear trap 1-12
power control LEDs 1-9
power distribution
I-4
R
rear panel 1-4
rebooting, of instrument 2-3
recirculating chiller 1-4, 1-29
condenser filter 3-7
fluid bag filter 3-7
maintenance 3-7
reflector DC voltages 1-46
removing
gases 2-9, 3-4
stains 3-3
repair covering letter 3-3
replaceable parts 4-1
electronics (left panel) 4-8
electronics (right panel) 4-7
electronics analyzer Orbitrap 4-8
electronics main supply 4-9
pumping system Orbitrap 4-3
Index: S
replacements, for turbopump lubricant reservoirs 3-6

reservoir, of recirculating chiller 3-7
resetting
instrument 2-10
system parameters 2-11
tune and calibration parameters 2-11
resolution 1-5
RF CLT main board 1-53
RF off & feedback board 1-45, 1-501-51
RF output control 1-46
RF voltage supply 1-50
right side panel, of instrument 1-4
routine maintenance 2-6
S
safety interlock switch 2-8
SEM detector 1-12
serial port connector 1-37
service switch, of linear trap 1-9
setting up, conditions for operation 2-8
sheath gas 1-25
shutdown 1-43, 2-5, 2-7
signal communication 1-31
software 1-28, 1-30, 2-7
debugging 1-38
status LEDs of the instrument control board 1-39
Tune Plus window 2-4
spacers, at rear instrument side 1-4
specifications 1-5
spectrum 1-16
SPI bus 1-31, 1-48, 1-50, 1-52, 1-54
location of termination board 1-55
termination board 1-501-51, 1-53, 1-55
stains, removing 3-3
standby condition 2-4
starting up, instrument 2-7
status LEDs, of the power distribution board 1-41
strainer 3-7
sweep gas 1-25
switches
forepumps 1-22
FT Electronics 1-9, 3-4
linear trap 1-9
main power 1-10
Vacuum Pumps 1-9
switching on, the vacuum system 1-23
system
bakeout 1-61-7, 1-24, 2-7, 3-4
bakeout timer 1-7
buttons for bakeout 1-7
heating 1-24
pump down time 2-8
rebooting 2-3
resetting 2-10
shutdown 2-2, 2-5
standby 2-4
starting up 2-7
status LEDs 1-6, 1-40
timing 1-35
venting 1-27, 2-2
T
temperature
analyzer chamber 1-48
control 1-17
differential 1-17
temperature controller board 1-17, 1-26, 1-45, 1-49
location 1-48
thermoelectric elements 1-17
TMP 1 1-191-20
TMP 2 1-191-20
TMP 3 1-191-21
tools 3-2
top lid, of instrument 1-4
transfer chamber 1-12
trap voltage 1-46
tune parameters 2-11
Tune Plus window 1-30, 2-5, 2-9, 2-11
buttons 2-4, 2-9
turbopumps 1-20, 1-37
controller 1-211-22
error 1-41
exchanging the lubricant reservoir 3-6
linear trap 1-21
maintenance intervals 3-6
vent valves 1-23
U
UHV chamber 1-17, 1-191-20
temperature control 1-17
ultra high vacuum chamber 1-19
uninterruptible power supply 2-3
upper control panel 1-71-8
UPS 2-3
user maintenance 3-13-2
V
vacuum
chamber 1-191-20
compartments 1-19
deterioration 1-24
failure 1-23, 1-40
gauges 1-22, 1-37
I-5
Index: W
quality 1-40
safety threshold 1-221-23
system 1-10, 1-19
vacuum components
left instrument side 1-20
UHV chamber 1-20
Vacuum LED
instrument 1-6
linear trap 2-8
Vacuum Pumps switch 1-6, 1-9, 1-42
vacuum system
controls 1-22
heating 1-24
maintenance 3-6
moisture 1-24
valve, for HCD collision gas 1-27, 1-40
vent valves 1-27, 2-22-3, 2-5
I-6
venting pressure 1-27

venting, the system 2-3
W
water 1-10
chiller 1-4
hoses 1-29
ports 1-11
temperature 1-29
wheels, of instrument 1-4
working modes, of the power distribution 1-42
working principle, of the Orbitrap 1-3
X
Xcalibur 1-30
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