ISQ Mass Spectrometer Preventive Maintenance Intervals
Topic
Here is the maintenance schedule for the ISQ mass spec.
Environment
- ISQ 7000
- ISQ 7610
Maintenance
| Maintenance Step | Interval |
| Leak and Tune check | Weekly |
| Column replacement (Consumable) | As needed |
| Filament replacement (Consumable) | As needed |
| Wipe and dust exterior | Monthly |
| Ion Source cleaning | As needed |
| Checking the pump oil & filter | Quarterly |
| Ballast the pump | Quarterly |
| Change the oil and filter | Yearly or as necessary |
| Refilling the calibrant reservoir | Yearly or as needed |
Additional Information
Major maintenance for the ISQ usually involves tuning, leak checking, and cleaning the ion source.