The following table the lists the various system readback states that are located on the top right portion of the Tune application window.

 

Instrument readback icons and their meanings

Icon

Background color

Meaning

Green

The system parameters are within tolerance.

Green

The system is initializing.

Amber

One or more settings are changing.

Red

An error has occurred or the mass calibration has expired.

Gray

The MS is off.

Gray

There is no communication between the MS and the data system.