The following table shows the positions and includes the adjustment procedures for the spray insert within the API source.

Spray Insert Positions and Adjustments

Adjustment Control

Procedure

Front-to-back position

Adjust the Front-to-back Position

Procedure

  1. Loosen the top two retainer knobs that secure the spray insert.
  2. Rotate the front-to-back adjustment knob to move the spray insert forward or backward to the desired position.
  3. Tighten the two retainer knobs after the adjustments are made.

NOTE The OptaMax Plus ion source positions (0 mm, 5 mm, and 10 mm) are equivalent to the OptaMax NG ion source positions (1, 2, and 3). The OptaMax Plus ion source allows you to move the spray insert past the 0 mm mark for additional optimization of signal strength, if needed.

Side-to-side position

Adjust the Side-to-side Position

Procedure

  1. Rotate the side-to-side adjustment knob to the desired position.

NOTE This adjustment range is the same between the OptaMax Plus ion source and the OptaMax NG ion source.

Depth position

Adjust the Depth Position

Procedure

  1. Loosen the black thumb screw on the depth adjustment lever.
  2. Move the lever to the desired depth position.
  3. Tighten the black thumb screw after the adjustments are made.

NOTE This adjustment range is the same between the OptaMax Plus ion source and the OptaMax NG ion source.