The following topics describe the front, right-side, left-side, and rear panels of the instrument.

Front panel

The front of the MS includes the API source interface (with electrical connections and mounting posts for the API ion source housing), a built-in drain system, and LEDs that indicate the status of the MS.

Front of the MS (without and with the OptaMax NG ion source)
123476 cm (30 in.)
No.DescriptionNo.Description

1

Electrical connections

3

Mounting posts (one on each side)

2

LEDs

4

Built-in drain system

Right side panel

The right side of the MS includes a recessed area with the communications panel and the power entry module.

Right side of the MS (shown with the OptaMax NG ion source housing)
84 cm (33 in.)12
No.DescriptionNo.Description

1

Communications panel

2

Power entry module

Left side panel

The left side of the MS includes the vacuum, gas, and solvent waste connections.

Left side of the MS (shown with the OptaMax NG ion source housing)
68 cm (27 in.)

Rear panel

The rear of the MS includes grates that cover the cooling fans. The filter for the cooling fans is located behind the front panel of the MS.